A Critical Mass bicycle ride organized in Long Beach the night of Friday, Oct. 29, came to a screeching halt when police officers issued approximately 70 citations and impounded 21 of the cyclists’ bikes.
In a statement released Monday by the city’s Public Information Office, police issued the citations because many of the cyclists disobeyed the rules of the road, including running stop signs.
“The group was stopped in the area of Anaheim Road and Palo Verde Avenue and was cited for violating rules of the road as well as safety issues,” the statement said. The statement goes on to say that 21 bicycles were impounded for not having required safety equipment, including 11 bikes with no brakes … Details