Bikes On The Freeway, Again!
Posted By Sean Bonner On May 10, 2008 @ 1:42 pm In Biking in LA, West Side | Comments Disabled
Last month a group of cyclists calling themselves The Crimanimalz [1] took to the freeways in a daring demonstration showing exactly how inefficient driving a car in Los Angeles can be sometimes. They rode their bikes on the freeway [2]. I said then that this move was equal parts stupid and awesome, and stick by that. Yesterday, they did it again…
And there’s also now an entry on the ibikeyou wiki [3] documenting this, what now seems to be reoccurring, display of fed-up-ness. Also as can be seen in this thread on Midnight Ridazz [4], it seems regular bikes were joined by roller bladers a one incredibly tall bike. Possibly with some kind of head mounted camera (that footage does not seem to have been released yet).
A few unconfirmed rumors, speculation, and bold faced lies:
- While the first ride had around 12 people, this ride may have more than doubled and been closer to 30.
- This ride may have been attended by Superman and Han Solo.
- People in cars on the freeway may have been seen cheering the riders on and taking phone cam phictures.
- A darring run from the police might have been involved.
- It’s been suggested that there were over 7 cameras filming video of this ride, footage from which may or may not be edited together and released.
Shocking events for sure, what will happen next time?
Pic by alexbcthompson [5] full set here [6]. UPDATE! A few more pics and a brand new video after the jump.
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Crimanimalz – The Freeway Ride II (Teaser) [9] from Flunky Carter [10] on Vimeo [11].
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URL to article: http://la.metblogs.com/2008/05/10/bikes-on-the-freeway-again/
URLs in this post:
[1] The Crimanimalz: http://www.crimanimalz.com/
[2] They rode their bikes on the freeway: http://la.metblogs.com/2008/04/19/bikes-on-the-streets-freeway/
[3] an entry on the ibikeyou wiki: http://www.ibikeu.com/wiki/index.php/The_Freeway_Traffic_Jam_Ride
[4] thread on Midnight Ridazz: http://midnightridazz.com/forums.php?topicId=3003&pgnum=1
[5] alexbcthompson: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25130108@N08/
[6] here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25130108@N08/sets/72157604988392605/
[7] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanbonner/2481668818/
[8] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanbonner/2480838725/
[9] Crimanimalz – The Freeway Ride II (Teaser): http://www.vimeo.com/998618?pg=embed&sec=998618
[10] Flunky Carter: http://www.vimeo.com/flunkycarter?pg=embed&sec=998618
[11] Vimeo: http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=998618
[12] Bikes Only?: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/07/06/bikes-only/
[13] Super deals on bikes this weekend at Coco’s: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/05/23/super-deals-on-bikes-this-weekend-at-cocos/
[14] Santa Monica Hates Bikes More Than Legally Allowed: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/10/02/santa-monica-hates-bikes-more-than-legally-allowed/
[15] Highland Park cyclist Ryan Bowen bikes to Obama’s inauguration!: http://la.metblogs.com/2008/12/19/highland-park-cyclist-ryan-bowen-bikes-to-obamas-inauguration/
[16] Freeway Preaching: http://la.metblogs.com/2009/03/03/freeway-preaching/
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