LA Marathon Crash Ride (No Rules - No Host)
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This is an opportunity to ride blocked off city streets in advanced of the LA Marathon. It's like an outlaw CicLaVia but spans the distance of approximately 23 miles. A cycling experience unlike anything else. Non-sanctioned, no rules and marginally legal if at all. It has attracted several thousand cyclists in all shapes, sizes and levels of sobriety. Disclaimer: This ride is not affiliated, hosted, organized or sponsored by the Los Angeles Wheelmen. This post is presented as informational only.
Route Map (See Photo Below) The entire Marathon route is about 23 miles. You must be off the course on regular city streets well before the start of the race and will have to ride, public transit or Uber back to your starting location. The ride is one way and you cannot take the same course back. If you are riding, it can be a 50+ mile bike ride. Welcome to the half century club.
Starting Location - There is no formal starting location that I am aware of at this time. Several locations have been used in the past. One "host" will be starting at Union Station @ 800 N Alameda St. The Cargo Snack Shack area has plenty of free parking on adjacent streets and direct access to a Metro train stop in Chinatown. Once the ride start, riders can feed in anywhere along the route.
Starting Time - Well before the break of dawn. Quite frankly I'm not sure. socalbmxhooligans has posted some time on their flier. Use that as a guideline. Some riders will be starting around 3:00 am @ the Shack. Share any information in the comments section. All posted times are estimates.
Notes & Tips - Bright Front lights are essential. It will be difficult to find open bathrooms at 3:00 am in the morning. There will be some crazy riders so give them some distance. This is a self supported ride, no SAG, no support. Bring your own stuff (food, drink, etc.). You must be off the course once the police start their sweep. The subway is an excellent way to return as they are bike friendly.
Weather https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/los-angeles/90012/daily-weather-forecast/347625
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