LA Critical Mass rides earlier this month, 6:30pm instead of 7:30pm. Too early for those of us who work for a living. The People's Ride was designed for those who cannot make the earlier ride times. Last Month we rode through Hollywood and Silver Lake. This month it looks like Hancock Park, Larchmont and Fairfax.
Meet at Rite Aid, Hollywood and Vermont 9pm, ride at 10pm.
This ride is similar to Critical Mass in scope and ideology, but with more organization. A route will be determined and disseminated to the riders. Again this is a slower ride, not for messenger racers or speed demons, though they are encouraged to ride with us and cork intersections. The ride usually ends near the start point, close to the Metro Station and bus lines.
All the people I know who have gotten tickets for not having lights, just needed to "fix it". So they got the proper lights on their bike and went down to a Highway patrol station to show them the violation was remedied. The ticket was signed off and dismissed.
Obviously to avoid the chances getting a ticket, and those chances are slim, you should go out and get the proper lights. Don't get anything expensive. I even saw one person with a flashlight taped to their handlebars. That works.
