{"id":9338,"date":"2026-07-17T05:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T05:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/?p=9338"},"modified":"2026-07-17T08:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:33:19","slug":"june-2026-ride-la-critical-mass-summer-series-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/june-2026-ride-la-critical-mass-summer-series-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026 Ride \u2014 LA Critical Mass Summer Series Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

June\u2019s LA Critical Mass ride didn\u2019t just mark the start of our Summer Series \u2014 it transformed Los Angeles into a moving celebration of community, music, and movement. <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From the first gathering at Western and Wilshire to the final stretch on Wilshire Blvd, thousands of cyclists lit up the city as we traveled through historic corridors, iconic neighborhoods, and the Marina Del Rey waterfront in a ride that felt more like a festival than a Friday night rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June marked the official launch of the LA Critical Mass Summer Ride Series, and the energy at Western & Wilshire was unmistakable from the moment our first participants began gathering. Between 6:30 PM and 7:29 PM<\/strong>, thousands of cyclists filled every corner of the Koreatown intersection, stretching down Wilshire Blvd in both directions as the mass prepared for the first ride of the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While our participants assembled at the Metro Hub, our staff, sponsors, and partners gathered at our own staging area in the CVS parking lot<\/strong>, located directly next to the station. This private meetup set the tone for the night. We had the honor of joining Kingdom Riderz, Litriderz, our staff, and several sponsors<\/strong> in prayer before rollout. Everyone understood the significance of this first Summer Series ride. It wasn\u2019t just another last\u2011Friday ride \u2014 it was the beginning of something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also extend our gratitude to LAPD<\/strong>, who were present at Western & Wilshire and supported the start of the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Remix Mobile Stage<\/strong> was staged at the same location, fully set up and ready to present DJ Flako and DJ Smoov<\/strong> as they prepared to join the mass. Their LED panels, sound system, and production setup created a festival\u2011like atmosphere even before the ride began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At approximately 7:29 PM, Lisa arrived and was escorted to the front<\/strong>, where she addressed the thousands of participants. She reminded everyone of the ride rules, acknowledged our sponsors, and welcomed the community to the first official ride of the Summer Series. Her message was brief, direct, and powerful \u2014 exactly what the moment called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When she finished, Lisa rolled out westbound on Wilshire Blvd<\/strong>, leading the mass into the evening. Although daylight still lingered, the sight of thousands of cyclists infiltrating Wilshire was breathtaking. The Remix Mobile Stage remained at the starting point as the mass departed, allowing music to continue blasting while the riders streamed past. It took nearly 15 full minutes<\/strong> before the tail end of the ride finally cleared the intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the last riders passed, the Remix Mobile Stage and all support vehicles moved into position at the back of the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wilshire Blvd \u2014 the historic spine of Los Angeles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As we rolled out from Western & Wilshire, the mass traveled along one of the most historic corridors in the city. Several major landmarks lined our westbound path:<\/p>\n\n\n\n