“With the Slow Ride, I’m most proud that we have created an event where first-time cyclists or those afraid to ride in this daunting city of ours, can find a safe pace and safe space for them on the Slow Ride. We welcome walkers, runners, kids, elderly, wheelchairs – all modes are welcome here! What sets us apart from other groups working along the river is that we are entirely volunteer and community run. We have no financial backers, and thus no questionable funding revenue. We want to make sure that as the city of LA drives recreation to the river, we also clean up the air, make the shared path and routes to the shared path safe for bikes and pedestrians alike, and bring some much needed public health improvements to Elysian Valley and Cypress Park.”