You may recognize the LA River Trails from the classic truck chase scene from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (you know you want to watch it again now, so HERE IT IS).
There is a paved bike trail now that runs along the river, so I rode it the other day. Not the most exciting, but it's flat and if you're out there without too many other people you can open it up. Coming from the Midwest, to be able to ride surrounded by mountains and palm trees cannot be beat (especially when I'm seeing photos of Jeff with shoe covers on in MPLS!).
For you birdwatchers:
Last weekend, I rode in a 24-hour bike race in Milwaukee. I fell down a very steep dirt and stone "shortcut" to Lakefront Brewery and am now thankful to possess all my teeth.
Our Team! Sarah Murder from Pushbike San Francisco, Natalie Goforth from Fast Folks Austin, Jeff Frane from Bike Jerks / All-City, and Mark Sirek from Own Power Milwaukee.
Who wouldn't ride for 24 hour straight with this man and his onesie?
Natalie and Me