Ride for Safer Streets: Regan and Ophelia — February LA Critical Mass Route, Map, and Directions

Los Angeles needs safer streets, and this ride brings that message across L.A. and surrounding cities. Explore the full 27‑mile route, maps, and directions as we ride together for visibility, safety, and real change.

THIS MONTH’S RIDE ROUTE MAP

Koreatown → Playa del Rey → Koreatown
( 27 miles, 388 ft elevation gain)

Rollout at 7:15 PM — First‑Ever Published Route

Los Angeles Critical Mass begins this month’s ride where we always gather: Wilshire & Western in Koreatown. This February, we ride in memory of Regan Cole‑Graham and her newborn child, Ophelia, whose lives were tragically taken after a collision in Playa del Rey. Their loss has shaken communities across Los Angeles, and this ride is dedicated to their memory, their family, and the urgent need for safer streets for every Angeleno.

Because of the distance, the ride breaks, and the number of participants joining us, we are rolling out early at 7:15 PM. This is also the first time in LA Critical Mass history that we are publishing the full route, map, and directions in advance so riders can plan, pace themselves, and meet us safely along the way.

We will have four support vehicles accompanying the ride for anyone who becomes tired, experiences a mechanical issue, or needs assistance. We will also pass a major Metro transit hub in Culver City, giving riders flexible options to join, rest, or return by transit if needed. View LA Metro maps and schedules here.

Hollywood celebrities will also be riding with us this month. If you see a familiar face, please respect their space. They are joining to support this memorial ride and the call for safer streets — let them enjoy the night just like everyone else.

Outbound Route (Koreatown → Playa del Rey)

Wilshire Blvd → Crenshaw Blvd → Venice Blvd

  • 7:15 PM rollout from Wilshire & Western
  • West on Wilshire Blvd
  • Left on Crenshaw Blvd (downhill)
  • Right on Venice Blvd, our main westbound corridor through Mid‑City and Culver City

8:20 PM — First Break (15 minutes)

Veterans Memorial Park — 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City
Located on Culver Blvd & Overland Ave — We will stop near the restrooms by the Kids’ Play Land.
This is a restroom, hydration, and regroup stop before the westward push.

Venice Blvd → Hughes Ave → Culver Blvd

  • Continue west on Venice
  • Left on Hughes Ave
  • Right on Culver Blvd

Culver Blvd → Centinela Ave → Short Ave → Mindanao Way

  • Right on Centinela Ave
  • Left on Short Ave, which becomes Mindanao Way

Mindanao Way → Admiralty Way → Fiji Way

9:00 PM — Regroup at Dock 52

A major regroup point at Dock 52 before entering the Ballona Creek Path on Fiji Way. Lisa will speak to everyone and then break away to meet us at Del Rey Lagoon. We will be here for about 10- 15 minutes. This will also give enough time for the tail of the ride to catch up and regroup.

Litriderz will take the lead from here to Del Rey Lagoon to meet up with Lisa.

Fiji Way → Ballona Creek Path → Pacific Ave

  • Ride down Fiji Way
  • Enter the Ballona Creek Bike Path on Fiji Way.
  • Continue straight onto Pacific Ave

Regroup at Del Rey Lagoon

Pacifica Ave & Convoy St

Here we meet Lisa, Regan’s family, and LAPD before the memorial climb.

Memorial Segment (Del Rey Lagoon → Pershing Dr → Manchester Ave)

ETA: 9:30 PM

  • Left on Culver Blvd
  • Right on Pershing Dr
  • Pershing Dr will be closed for our ride
  • Lisa will lead the group slowly and safely up the incline

    At Pershing Dr & Manchester Ave, everyone will be waiting for LA Critical Mass to arrive, including:

Post‑Memorial Pause (Return to Del Rey Lagoon)

After the memorial, the group will ride back down Pershing Dr (still closed), turn left on Culver Blvd, and return to Del Rey Lagoon Park for a short, calm regroup. This gives our participants space to breathe and settle emotionally before the long return to Koreatown.

Return Route (Playa del Rey → Koreatown)

Same streets back, with a ride break in Downtown Culver City. This stop is near Metro transit, giving riders the option to take the train or bus for their return if needed. The area also has many food spots where riders can eat, hydrate, and recharge before the ride back to HQ.

  • Culver Blvd
  • Centinela Ave
  • Short Ave / Mindanao Way
  • Admiralty Way
  • Fiji Way
  • Ballona Creek Path
  • Culver Blvd
  • Hughes Ave
  • Venice Blvd
  • Crenshaw Blvd
  • Wilshire Blvd
  • Finish at Wilshire & Western

    Support vehicles remain with the group the entire way.
    Participants may also exit near Culver City Metro stations if needed.

Ride Details

Start: Wilshire & Western, Koreatown
Rollout: 7:15 PM
Total Distance: 27 miles
Elevation Gain: 388 ft

Breaks:

8:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Park (restrooms)
9:00 PM — Dock 52

Del Rey Lagoon (pre‑memorial regroup)
Del Rey Lagoon (post‑memorial chill)
Memorial Stop: Pershing Dr & Manchester Ave

Support: Four support vehicles
Transit Access: Culver City Metro hubs
Leadership: Lisa + Jojo + Litriderz (Ballona Creek segment)
Special Note: Hollywood celebrities will be riding with us. Please respect their space — they are here to support this memorial ride and the call for safer streets.
Purpose: In memory of Regan Cole‑Graham and her newborn daughter, Ophelia, and in solidarity with families affected by traffic violence
Principle: We leave no rider behind.

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LA Critical Mass is the largest community bicycle ride in the USA, gathering thousands of cyclists every month to reclaim public space and confront the realities of traffic violence. As the organization moves toward a more assertive advocacy role, LACM is working directly with families, safety organizations, and community partners to push for meaningful reform. Our strength comes from unity — when thousands ride together, speak together, and act together, we become a voice that cannot be ignored.

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