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Join Boyle Heights Contingent for L.A. Marathon Crash Ride

By El Random Hero

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With all the attention the Wolfpack Hustle L.A. Marathon Crash Race is getting, it’s easy to overlook the fact that they won’t be the only ones crashing the marathon this weekend. For the last couple of years, I’ve been crashing the marathon route with friends and fellow bike enthusiasts in the wee hours of the night/early morning before the actual marathon starts. Long before it became a big deal, I got into crashing the route after a friend, who’s been doing the crash ride longer than I have, invited me to tag along. Since then, I’ve been crashing the route every year and getting more folks to join along and enjoy this once-a-year experience.

With the marathon happening this Sunday, we are crashing the route once again, rain or shine. Meet up for the Boyle Heights contingent starts at 3 am at Mariachi Plaza. We’ll be riding out at 3:30ish and hitting the marathon route in Downtown L.A.. Be forewarned that it will rain, just like it did last year.

And if you don’t like getting your fundillo all wet, make sure to wear a garbage bag or something to protect yourself from the rain. Layered clothing is also a must, as it will get chilly and combined with the rain, it’s gonna get cold up in here. You must also have your bicycle in working condition and working front and back lights. Other riders, including myself, will have basic tools to repair any possible flats along the way, but that’s it. If your bike breaks down, we’ll do our best to help you, but chances are you’ll have to walk it to the nearest train/bus stop. We’ll be making our way back East by riding to the Hollywood/Vine Redline Station and then Goldlinin’ it back to Boyle Heights. Other than that, expect to have an amazing time seeing the city from a whole new perspective.


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