Raising proceeds by pedaling in Long Beach

The grand tradition of the annual C.U.R.B. Bike Ride hit the Long Beach streets on Saturday, August 10. It is an approximate 11-mile ride — not race — around the City of Long Beach.

Proceeds from the ride benefit Citizens United to Remove Barriers, a local non-profit organization that aids in accessibility issues for the physically challenged. 

Since its beginning in 2004, the C.U.R.B. Bike Ride has raised over $230,000 for the C.U.R.B. organization and attracted over 2,000 bike riders. 

This year’s ride featured community members of all kinds: residents, city officials, and even pets. Everyone gathered outside the Long Beach Recreation Center in the early morning to check-in and check out their bikes, ensuring they were ready to go.

This year’s event was the 21st installment in the bike tour.