Take the L.A. River Ride plunge

One of L.A.’s premier cycling events, the Los Angeles River Ride—now in its 11^th year—takes place this weekend on Sunday, June 5.

Pre-registration is closed, but no problem—you can still sign up Sunday for one of six great rides ranging from a challenging “century” ride of 100 miles to a 15-mile “family” ride. There’s even a small practice loop within the park for youngsters aged 6 and under. An Eco Expo, raffle drawing, and pit stops along the way will offer plenty of food and entertainment to round out the day.

All rides start and finish in Griffith Park at the Autry National Center, located at the north end of the park just off the 134 freeway at 4700 Western Heritage Way, but you’ll probably need to park offsite. Check out the website for full information on the sliding scale of registration fees, staggered start times, the various route maps, clothing and safety equipment, and parking details.

Posted 6/2/11