"In a city made for cars, why are bicycles getting places faster?"
Los Angeles, CA (May 12, 2008) — Beginning in April, as commuters were mired in the typical Friday rush-hour traffic logjam, memb...
"In a city made for cars, why are bicycles getting places faster?"
Los Angeles, CA (May 12, 2008) — Beginning in April, as commuters were mired in the typical Friday rush-hour traffic logjam, members of an organization calling itself CRIMANIMALZ [krim-an-i-muhlz] have taken to two of Los Angeles' busiest freeways on bicycles in a flash mob-type protest aimed at raising questions about transportation. Weaving in and out of choked traffic, cyclists surprised frustrated motorists with a spirited sprint on the region's most clogged and polluted arteries. More rides are planned.
Friday, April 18th, 2008 The time (5:30 p.m.) and day (April 19) were carefully chosen after considerable research and scouting over a two-week planning stage. Based on unverified data and rider speculation, motor vehicles were moving at a speed between 5 and 10 mph. There was no strategy on what to do when actually on the freeway, as the group's riders agreed to an "every rider for themselves" approach in regards to possible police retaliation.
Starting in Santa Monica, 15 bicyclists boarded the Cloverfield on-ramp (Santa Monica Fwy/I-10) and rode 0.87 miles to the Centinela off-ramp. They re-entered the 1-10 Fwy at Bundy and rode 0.44 miles to the I-405 N on-ramp and rode another 1.56 miles to the Santa Monica Blvd. exit. The ramp to the I-405 N was a steep grade and 0.65 miles in length. Riders spanned a total of 2.87 freeway miles.
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lol it's always funny to see guys on cheap, non-polluting bicycles moving twice as fast as all the yahoos in their expensives cars pumping out smog. I understand it's a traffic jam but still, it's just so funny looking.
On the positive note, you know how to ride the bike really fast! That's basically was searching for on youtube. Any advise. I ride my bike to safe money. Really would like to learn how to keep the pace w/ out the exhaustion! :')
That is scary! And their not wearn' a helmet. Actually a few months back a biker asked me if the freeway was permitted to bikers and I told him it was dangerous. To which he replied, "I don't care". I told him it was illegal not sure if it was b/c I wouldn't want to put that guy in danger! Now, I feel so much better b/c of it. Those guys need to put a helmet on at least!
That is scary! And their not wearn' a helmet. Actually a few months back a biker asked me if the freeway was permitted to bikers and I told him it was dangerous. To which he replied, "I don't care". I told him it was illegal not sure if it was b/c I wouldn't want to put that guy in danger! Now, I feel so much better b/c of it. Those guys need to put a helmet on at least!
In Germany even normal multilane streets in citys are closed for bikes because there is a mandatory bike track. Which is more dangerous and slower. Riding on multiple lanes tough is very enjoyable: fast and secure. But I'd never ride on a freeway, therefor: respect!
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But I'd never ride on a freeway, therefor: respect!