Safe & Healthy Streets

The Glendale History Ride was a big success. Sixty-three cyclists enjoyed a beautiful day, leisurely riding from one Historic Glendale landmark to another. Along with Glendale residents and cyclists from Burbank, Pasadena and Los Angeles, we were joined by Glendale city staff members as well as newly elected Council person Laura Friedman. Thanks to everyone for coming to the ride!

In addition to the interesting information provided by the Glendale Historical Society, we were treated to a bonus discussion as one of the riders spoke up about his personal experiences learning to fly at Glendale’s airport when he was just seventeen years old. Several other participants added to the ride by announcing other local rides and upcoming Glendale events.

The ride made a brief stop at the Glendale Recycling Center where the participants were given recycling information, free reusable bags, and everyone was given the chance win a bicycle by guessing the number of crushed cans in a large bale. Thanks to Tom Brady and the Recycling Center for welcoming us.

Thanks go to Scott Lowe and the Glendale Historical Society as well as the Glendale Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for making the ride possible. Thanks also to Phil Franco, Margi Franco, and Nathalie Winiarski for riding sweep. We hope to do another ride soon!

Pictures of the History Ride can be viewed here and here.

The History Ride was also discussed at the April 21 Glendale City Council meeting. Click here to watch the video - skip to 19 minutes and 30 seconds to save yourself some time.