{"id":5912,"date":"2025-11-19T19:56:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/?p=5912"},"modified":"2025-12-02T22:51:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T22:51:40","slug":"the-amigo-rides-with-us-richard-pourgol-partners-with-la-critical-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/the-amigo-rides-with-us-richard-pourgol-partners-with-la-critical-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amigo Rides With Us: Richard Pourgol Partners with LA Critical Mass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The streets of Los Angeles just gained a powerful ally. <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los Angeles Critical Mass is thrilled to announce its newest sponsor and legal partner: <strong>attorney Richard Pourgol<\/strong>, known to riders as <strong>The Amigo<\/strong>. A relentless defender of cyclist rights and a trusted voice in personal injury law, The Amigo now officially rides with the largest monthly community bike event in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Protection That Rides With You<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every last Friday of the month, Richard Pourgol joins thousands of cyclists as they reclaim the streets with <strong>Los Angeles Critical Mass<\/strong>. And his support extends far beyond the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On any day, in any neighborhood, cyclists may face the realities of traffic accidents, reckless drivers, rideshare collisions, or even targeted assaults. That\u2019s why The Amigo\u2014attorney Richard Pourgol\u2014stands ready to defend riders everywhere. Whether you\u2019re commuting, training, or riding for leisure, his commitment is the same: to fight for your rights and ensure cyclists are never left unprotected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#eff6fe\"><em>\u201cWhen cyclists are targeted, we respond in motion\u2014with unity, strength, and legal firepower. Richard Pourgol, The Amigo, brings legal power and personal heart to our movement. He understands what it means to show up, to fight back, and to protect this community. We\u2019re proud to call him a partner on and off the streets.\u201d<br><\/em><br>\u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/the-team\/\">Lisa Lundie, President &amp; CEO, Los Angeles Critical Mass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-attorney-richard-pourgol-the-amigo-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5924\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Partnership Means<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24\/7 Legal Support for riders injured in traffic incidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-Ride Presence at select Critical Mass events for legal Q&amp;A and community connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Outreach including \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d materials and safety workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amplified Advocacy to push for safer infrastructure and stronger legal protections for cyclists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/06\/los-angeles-critical-mass-summer-ride-series-2025-koreatown.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Message from The Amigo<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner.jpg 775w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner-696x381.jpg 696w, https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/media\/2025\/11\/los-angeles-critical-mass-banner-ad-the-amigo-richard-pourgol-post-banner-600x328.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#eff6fe\"><em>\u201cCyclists deserve safety, respect, and protection on every ride. Every rider should feel safe and supported, and I\u2019m proud to stand with this community\u2014not only through my legal work, but as <strong>The Amigo<\/strong>, riding alongside you and fighting for cyclists everywhere.\u201d<\/em><br><br>\u2014 <strong>Richard Pourgol, The Amigo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help After a Ride Incident?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know has been injured while cycling, don\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call or Text The Amigo 24\/7:<\/strong> (855) 434-6376<br><br>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/theamigo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theamigo.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The streets of Los Angeles just gained a powerful ally. Los Angeles Critical Mass is thrilled to announce its newest sponsor and legal partner: attorney Richard Pourgol, known to riders as The Amigo. 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