9th Annual Los Angeles River Ride

THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RIVER RIDE OFFERS 6 GREAT RIDES
INCLUDING A CENTURY AND, NEW THIS YEAR, A 36 MILE "TRAINING RIDE."

Join over 2000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music and an International Food Faire.

INFO FOR RIDE DAY

The Start/Finish is at the Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way off Zoo Drive on the 5 and 134 freeways.

Remember to bring:

Your helmet (required).
A water bottle and sunscreen.
An ID and spending money.
Layers! It could be cool in the morning and warm by mid-day.

Commemorate the day you biked the LA River with an LACBC Jersey, or an LACBC stainless steel reusable water bottle. Quantities are limited!

Parking: The Autry Parking lot is small. Alternate parking can be found around the park, on the streets and in lots down Zoo Dr, and at the Merry Go Round. Park and ride your bike to the start.

Ride T-shirts will be distributed after the ride.

Read the INFO FOR RIDE DAY

START/FINISH in Griffith Park!

This year's ride has A NEW START/FINISH location

AUTRY CENTER, 4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY

Old timers who did the ride back in 2001-2004 will remember this site. For everyone else, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THIS NEW LOCATION! See MAP & DIRECTIONS

SPONSOR THE RIDE:
Last year, the Los Angeles River Ride, with the help of our media partners, reached over 200,000 people in Southern California and beyond. This year your company can be part of this exciting event. Download and/or view the River Ride SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS.
Email J J Hoffman at lariverride@yahoo.com, or call her at (323) 839-6414 for more information.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE RIDE:
Over 100 volunteers needed. Find out HOW YOU CAN HELP.

RIDES

START/FINISH in Griffith Park!
AUTRY CENTER, 4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY

Start/finish location MAP (MapQuest).
Start/finish & rest-stop/turn-around locations MAP
Freeway directions coming soon.

All riders must wear helmets.
Refillable water bottle recommended.
Technical and medical support available along the ride.

CENTURY (100 MILES)
If you've never done one, this ride is perfect to try it. The profile is very flat, very few inclines and none of them steep. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Ride starts at 7:00 a.m.

70 MILE RIDE "Park to Playa to Park"
From Griffith Park to Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach, and return. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Ride starts at 7:45 a.m.

HALF CENTURY (50 MILES)
From Griffith Park to the City of Paramount and return. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Ride starts at 8:00 a.m.

36 MILE "TRAINING RIDE" - NEW THIS YEAR!
From The Autry to Maywood Riverfront Park and back. You'll spend 10 miles on the river path and detour through downtown for the remaining miles. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.

10 MILE FAMILY RIDE
This ride is perfect for families as the entire route is on a dedicated bike path on the river. For ages 7 and up. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Ride starts at 11:00 a.m.

KIDS' RIDE AND FUN FAIR
This event, brought to you by the LA County Bike Coalition and Moms In Motion, will introduce young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities.
Kids 6 and under will practice their riding techniques on a festive bike loop. Bikes and trikes are welcome - all riders must wear a helmet. Prizes and t-shirts for all registrants. $15 per child.
Registration and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. to allow families the option to also join the Family Ride at 11 a.m.

REST STOPS with Music, Food, Fun!
Crystal Park (mile 5), Maywood Riverfront Park (mile 18), Dill's Park in Paramount (mile 25) and Long Beach Shoreline Park (mile 35)

MORE INFORMATION:
Start/finish location MAP (MapQuest).
Freeway directions, start/finish & rest-stop/turn-around MAP.

Check out the L.A. River Ride FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

YOUR RIDE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF THE L.A. RIVER BIKEWAY
The L.A. River Ride is the signature event of Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the only non-profit organization representing the over 3 million bicyclists in L.A. County, working county-wide to improve conditions for bicyclists while building community life in the area.

Your participation makes a significant contribution to LACBC's efforts to complete the L.A. River Bikeway from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, and to make bicycling safe and enjoyable for everyone. The river ride also benefits : Eliya and Moms In Motion.

Weather forecasts predict NO rain on Sunday.
The River Ride is on!

REGISTRATION

FEES

	EARLY REGISISTRATION (On or before May 15)	LATE REGISTRATION (After May 15)
RIDE	$39	$49
KIDS' RIDE	$15	$15
RIDE (LACBC Member)	$29	$39
BEST DEAL
RIDE+1 Year LACBC Membership	$60	$70

FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER:

Download the River Ride Reservation Form (496K PDF)
(You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader, download free).
Print and fill in the form and
send it in along with your check.
Register online at ACTIVE.COM.
Call 213.629.2142.
OR
Pre-register and pick up your wristband and rider number at an REI store.
Already registered? You too can pick up your wristband and rider number at REI.

May 30th only - 10:00am to 2:00pm:
REI Manhattan Beach Store - Address, Map and Directions
REI Arcadia Store - Address, Map and Directions

May 31st only - 10:00am to 2:00pm:
REI Santa Monica Store - Address, Map and Directions
REI Northridge Store - Address, Map and Directions

Note: Those who have picked up their wristbands and rider numbers at REI need to get their shirts and goodie bags at the ride. Riders must present their wristbands and rider numbers to receive their shirts.

DID YOU KNOW?
L.A. County ranks number one nationally in traffic congestion and fuel waste with an annual cost of $10.7 billion. And, L.A. ranked 3rd in America's fattest cities in 2006 by Men's Fitness magazine, while L.A. County's children are tied for the most obese in California.

BUT, by using a bike instead of a car just one day a week, the average American would save $609 in gasoline, maintenance and depreciation costs per year, reduce emissions by 24 pounds per week, and burn an extra 1315 calories at a 12mph pace! (Bicycling Magazine)

"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." H.G. Wells

THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RIVER RIDE OFFERS 6 GREAT RIDESINCLUDING A CENTURY AND, NEW THIS YEAR, A 36 MILE "TRAINING RIDE."

THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RIVER RIDE OFFERS 6 GREAT RIDES
INCLUDING A CENTURY AND, NEW THIS YEAR, A 36 MILE "TRAINING RIDE."