Spin This: Venice Bike Tour Bigger Than Expected
Monday, August 20, 2007, by Marissa Gluck
While we skipped town this weekend and missed both Sunset Junction and the Venice Architecture Bike Tour led by David Hertz, a friend in possession of two things we lack - a bike and patience - took the tour. The attendee list was at capacity, with 60 reservations made. However, about 150 people showed up, ready to ride. We're waiting for the rest of our friend's report later today but if you were there, leave a comment and let us know how you roll.
UPDATE: Our friend on the tour finally writes in with his report: "The architecture bike tour was more of a critical mass ride. 150 people navigated through the Venice neighborhood following David Hertz as he held a megaphone calling on architects of the neighborhood to discuss the design of their homes. Though the buildings were meant to be the subject viewed, it was really the bikers that were on view that afternoon. At one point the bike tour took over a lane of traffic on Lincoln Blvd. They should have taken on the 405."
my friend J. went. she said that david hertz had a bullhorn and stopped in front of each house, and yelled through the bullhorn for the architect or house owner, i guess, to come out...and talk about the house. which they did. sounded fun...
Sounds hilarious...hey come out come out come out wherever you are...we wanna see your house rich person...get out here and explain yourself and your damn house NOW...we are on bikes and we wont leave until you tell us about your pad!!! Bike shorts are offensive enough...no nudies!
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