Crimanimalz - The Freeway Ride II

Friday, May 9th, 2008
At 5:30pm starting in Santa Monica, 28 bicyclists took surface streets to 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 during rush hour. The ramp to the I-405 N was a steep grade and 0.65 miles in length. Riders spanned a total of 2.0 freeway miles.
The group of riders also hung a 20'x6' banner on the 17th street overpass overlooking the eastbound I-10 Freeway in Santa Monica that read RIDE A BIKE YOU'D BE HOME BY NOW.
The sign remained in place for over 48 hours.

Mission
While the ride's political stance and agenda was neutral, many participants invoked the group's collective motto: "If you rode a bicycle, you'd be home by now!" -- a statement against oil dependency, in support of sustainable living and a collective critique of the Los Angeles transportation infrastructure. The riders are pointing out that in a city like Los Angeles made for cars, bicycle riders are reaching their destinations faster.

Long Term Goals
Members of the CRIMANIMALZ are looking for city officials to make bicycle safety a priority, not only through the creation of safe and easy places to ride, but also as a means of transportation on the city's increasingly busy thoroughfares. With rising gas prices and a government encouraging sustainable practices, more people are expected to turn to bikes as an alternative means of transportation.

Music:
Funderstorm - "Why Didja Duh Eeet"
http://www.myspace.com/thefunderstorm

Media Information
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YouTube
CRIMANIMALZ - The Freeway Ride I
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4NLmiuyLa98

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IBIKEU Wiki (History)
http://www.ibikeu.com/wiki/index.php/The_Freeway_Traffic_Jam_Ride

To view California Highway Patrol Reaction to the Freeway Traffic Jam Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

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[batvette]

I'm glad you guys are promoting the activism but what Davis said is dead on. You want to get people out of their cars and on a bike? Well then you've got to get them to envy you, to emulate you. Looking like a lunatic on a ten foot tall bike or wearing a cape and mask just breeds contempt for you and all of us as misfits and losers. Your message was "obstruct and mock the rat race" when it should be "here's a better way to run it, you wish you were us now!" Reconsider your philosophy.

[richtotheie]

@batvette Thanks for the input. Please read the "Mission" above before coming to conclusions about our message to motorists.

Also, our ride was filled with cheers and honks from drivers. We were their commuting entertainment. Out of all people who i talk to about bicycling in LA, The freeway ride is mentioned 75% of the time. I consider that to a be a success.

There are a billion methods of trying to get across the same idealisms. This is our way. I encourage you to pursue your suggestion.

[lalakersrtheone]

@richtotheie as all u assholessholes. wish u had gotten run over all you assholes

[richtotheie]

@lalakersrtheone - Why? lol

[MarvinHimself]

Manpower > Horsepower.

[RiOtEmpire777]

PUT THE FUN BETWEEN YOUR LEGS!!!

[DaveWreckingCrew]

Cars are more about comfort these days. Cargo room, climate control, entertainment and up to +7 passengers. Also, most people who take the 405 are commuting well over ten miles [twice] a day. That's exhausting. It could work with some people but for most its still impractical.

But, its a great way to get to the bar.

[fixedtrix1]

so the freeways are going to be packed this christmas eve, so ill be riding my bike on the freeway

[LostAlbert86]

KUSH TOWN!!

[fridayskater]

@mekore - No reason to be immature, lacking coordination shouldn’t cause you to hate others.

[mekore]

i want to puke on that rollerblader face

[SuperAUTOcar]

OK get a motorcycle... much faster than a bike...

[worldclass50]

I like the dude with the tall bike lol n the rollerbladers props ro them cyz they pusshin with all thir bodyweight on thir feet n on the freeway damz n still beetin the carz

[TheDemiselena12]

We should ride a bike better than driving car. Some people getting fat get drive in car a lot. Bike is better! :) who agree with me?