A Massive End‑of‑Summer Celebration With Live Performers, DJs, Hollywood Celebrities, International Visitors, and Thousands of Cyclists

The final ride of the 2026 Summer Ride Series is here, and LA Critical Mass is closing out the season with the biggest, loudest, and most entertainment‑packed ride of the summer. We are expecting thousands of cyclists and participants to roll out for this month’s finale, along with the confirmed return of Hollywood celebrities who will once again be joining the ride. While we never mention names for privacy, participants should be prepared to see familiar faces in the crowd.

This month also marks a major milestone for LA Critical Mass: we have first‑time international visitors traveling from the UK, Mexico, and France to ride the largest community bicycle event in the United States. A New Orleans bike crew will also be joining us, adding even more culture, energy, and national representation to the ride.

After months of record turnout, rolling concerts, and unforgettable community moments, August’s ride is set to deliver a full‑scale celebration on wheels — complete with live performers, multiple DJs, and a main‑stage break featuring a nationally touring hip‑hop artist.

This month will be popping. The city is ready.

MAIN BREAK PERFORMANCE: C5

C5 – National Touring Hip‑Hop Artist Headlining the Summer Series Finale

C5 is a nationally touring hip‑hop artist originally from Oakland, now based in Los Angeles for over a decade. Known for his polished delivery, high‑energy performances, and a sound he defines as High‑Vibrational Hip‑Hop, C5 has built a strong following and a reputation for creating music that connects with audiences everywhere he performs.

With 13 albums and two mixtapes, C5 has taken his music across the United States, performing on major stages and sharing lineups with top artists including Nipsey Hussle, Too Short, E‑40, Chance The Rapper, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and more. His work has been featured on national platforms such as The Talk and reposted by The Shade Room, expanding his reach far beyond his own channels.

C5 has also collaborated with major brands and public figures including PETA, Mercy For Animals, Sephora, Cookies, Stiiizy, Target, Black Girl Sunscreen, Vegan Mob, and Marshawn Lynch, further cementing his presence across entertainment, culture, and lifestyle spaces.

Beyond performing, C5 is known for creating custom songs for public figures, initiatives, and brands — producing high‑quality, personalized music that celebrates people, tells stories, and highlights positive impact.

A standout artist with national visibility and a rapidly growing fan base, C5 brings star power and a dynamic live experience to the LA Critical Mass Summer Ride Series finale.

THE GRAND FINALE DJ LINEUP

DJ Flako – South Central’s Versatile Engineer of Sound

Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, DJ Flako brings a unique blend of culture, creativity, and technical precision to the decks. His sets move effortlessly through hip‑hop, R&B, reggaeton, banda, house, throwbacks, and whatever the crowd needs in the moment.

Djay Smoov – Compton’s Next‑Generation Crowd Controller

At 25, Djay Smoov is one of Compton’s rising DJ talents, known for his fresh sound, sharp instincts, and ability to keep any crowd locked in.

DJ Boss – Italy’s High‑Energy Open‑Format Specialist

Straight from Modena, Italy, DJ Boss brings international flavor and a decade of experience to the Summer Ride Series finale.

Cello Azul – Long Beach’s Electric Cumbia Innovator

Cello Azul blends classical training with Long Beach’s emerging Cumbia scene, performing with his signature blue electric cello.

DJ JINX – The Architect Behind the Remix Mobile Stage

As the owner of Remix Mobile Stage, DJ JINX brings deep experience in live sound, lighting, staging, and event production.

THE RIDE

This month’s route will be longer, louder, and built to showcase the full power of LA’s cycling community. Thousands of cyclists and participants — including international visitors, national bike crews, and Hollywood celebrities — will roll together through the city, supported by volunteers, marshals, and the Remix Mobile Stage amplifying the ride.

The Summer Ride Series has been a celebration of movement, music, and unity — and this finale brings all of it together.

This is the last ride of the summer. This is the biggest lineup of the season. This month will be popping.

See you in the streets.