Professor Calculus at the TEST RIDE (photo cred. LA TIMES)
So the TEST RIDES came and went. We had a lot of fun, saw a lot of great music, and had some unforgettable experiences. If you were at the last ride, you might want to check out the LA Times article to see if you can spot yourself. Now, as the new year rolls in, it’s time for the FMLY RIDE to take over. Over the past year, I have seen so many new people start biking. Next year, bikes will take over, public domain will be reclaimed and humanity will emerge from the capitalist shell from which generations were born into.
The FMLY RIDE will take place on January 2nd which gives you the first to recover and gear up for round two. We will meet at the Albertson’s Parking lot on Ocean Park and Lincoln at 8 and ride at 9 exactly. You can check out a map here. This ride has some great surprises waiting at the end.
REMEMBER THE TEN CRANKMOBMENTS!
1. HAVE FUN – That’s is why we’re here! Let’s make sure that we can keep having fun by paying attention to the rest of these points.
2. BE SAFE – We don’t want anyone to get hurt, that includes you. If you or your bike are in no condition to ride, don’t ride.
3. BE RESPECTFUL – Respect the people around you and be aware of what you’re doing. Respect yourself and don’t get hurt. Respect the places we go to so that we can come back next month.
4. BE RESPONSIBLE – Your actions have consequences. They also reflect on the entire group so please be smart. If you spot anyone being unsafe or disrespectful, call them out on it.
5. COMMUNICATE – Call out hazards in the road. Call out the next turn. Call out if you’re slowing, stopping or starting to go. Call out everything.
6. PASS IT ON – If you hear someone calling something out, repeat it to make sure everyone hears.
7. LEAVE NO TRACE – Clean up your litter. Let’s leave this place like we were never here.
8. HOLD YOUR LINE – Watch where you’re going and don’t weave recklessly through the crowd. If you need to stop, slowly make your way to the right side of the road where stopping is safe.
9. STAY RIGHT – Leave the left lane open for passing cars. Please don’t ride into oncoming traffic.
10. SLOW DOWN – The party is right here, not up there somewhere. Stay with us and follow the ride leaders. They know where we’re going.
11. HAVE F.U.N. – Cuz it’s worth saying twice!
Music:
HORSE the Band (Instrumental set)
Ben Oprstu
Railcars
60-Watt Kid
Elevaters
The Shrine
Slang Chickens
Tan Dollar
