The final Los Angeles Critical Mass ride of the year began under a sky that threatened to pour. News outlets warned of heavy rain, but our community showed up anyway — jackets soaked, lights glowing, spirits high.
December’s ride wasn’t just another route. It was a holiday celebration, a year‑end tradition, and the grand finale of 2025. Every ride of the year led to this moment.
Even as the rain softened into a drizzle, a few hundred riders gathered at Western & Wilshire. Cyclists came from all over — Los Angeles County, the Valley, the South Bay, the Inland Empire, Orange County — determined to close out the year together. Our sponsor, The Amigo, added to the excitement with a $500 holiday giveaway, with five riders set to win $100 each during our main break.
At 7:29 PM sharp, our president Lisa pulled up in the lead vehicle, greeting riders, sharing instructions, and announcing the night’s destination. Moments later, we pushed off into the city.
Wilshire Comes Alive
We headed west on Wilshire Boulevard, rolling through Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, and into Beverly Grove. As we rode, the drizzle faded completely. By the time we passed Manhattan Place heading toward Wilton, something incredible happened — waves of cyclists appeared from every direction, joining the ride in massive numbers.
What began as a few hundred quickly surged into a massive turnout.
Passing LACMA, the iconic Urban Light installation became a stage. Hundreds of people taking selfies stopped mid‑pose to cheer, film, and celebrate the endless stream of riders rolling past. The energy was electric — joy, surprise, and pure LA wonder.
Through Beverly Grove and Into Beverly Hills
From Beverly Grove, we cruised past The Grove and the Beverly Center, lighting up the streets with music, laughter, and holiday spirit. Beverly Hills PD was ready for us as we entered the city on Burton Way, guiding us safely toward the heart of Beverly Hills.
The festive lights, decorated streets, and holiday displays made the ride feel cinematic. We looped through Beverly Hills, returned briefly to Wilshire, then turned onto Rodeo Drive — a perfect backdrop for the final ride of the year.
Main Break at Beverly Hills Garden Park
Our main break took place at Beverly Hills Garden Park, where riders filled the entire space — bikes lined up, music playing, people resting, talking, and taking in the moment. It was a sea of lights and color, a community gathered in celebration.
Midway through the break, we teamed up with The Amigo Girls to announce the winners of the $500 giveaway. More than 1,000 participants had registered online to be automatically entered — making this a successful giveaway.
Thanks to the work of our VP, Jojo, the selection process was smooth and fair. Using a random generator, he selected the five winners, each walking away with $100. After the announcement, we had time to talk with the winners — all of them excited, grateful, and thrilled to be part of the moment.
West Hollywood Lights Up
After the break, we rolled out toward West Hollywood — and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The city was alive. The streets were packed with people heading to nightclubs, restaurants, and holiday events. As our massive group flowed through Santa Monica Boulevard, the reaction was instant. Crowds spilled onto the sidewalks, cheering, shouting, filming, and celebrating as hundreds upon hundreds of riders lit up the night.
West Hollywood didn’t just watch us pass — it joined us. The energy was electric, festive, and unmistakably LA.
The Grand Finale: Hollywood Boulevard
From West Hollywood, we pushed toward the grand finale: Hollywood Boulevard.
The moment our wheels hit Hollywood, the atmosphere erupted. Tourists and locals stopped in their tracks, phones out, capturing the endless stream of cyclists rolling through one of the most iconic streets in the world. The holiday lights, the music, the sheer size of the ride — it all came together in a moment of pure joy.
Hollywood Boulevard became a celebration in motion. Riders cheering, spectators waving, cameras flashing, and the city itself becoming part of the ride. It was the perfect ending to the final Critical Mass of the year — a night where the community, the streets, and the spirit of LA all aligned.
Back to Koreatown: Closing Out the Year Together
From Hollywood Boulevard, we made our way back to Koreatown — the heart of Los Angeles Critical Mass and our home base. The ride through the city felt lighter, warmer, almost glowing. The rain was long gone, the streets were alive, and the energy of the night carried us all the way back to where it began.
As we rolled into Koreatown, riders gathered around our team and staff, offering thanks, high‑fives, and heartfelt appreciation. It was a festive, emotional moment — a community recognizing the work, dedication, and passion that goes into making each ride possible. For many, this wasn’t just the end of a route. It was the closing chapter of a year filled with movement, connection, and unforgettable memories.
The December ride wasn’t just a finale. It was a celebration of everyone who showed up, supported, volunteered, rode, blocked, led, and believed in what Critical Mass stands for. It was a reminder that this movement is built by the people who ride it.
And as the night came to a close in Koreatown, one thing was clear:
Los Angeles Critical Mass is stronger than ever — and 2026 is going to be legendary.
*New pictures will be updated soon within this article as we took a lot!
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