The fastest ride in the Wilderness is over at Thunder Mountain, so guests on the classic Disneyland attraction the Jungle Cruise aren't usually in store for more jostling than the scare provided by some animatronic alligators. A lawsuit filed earlier this month, however, implicates a reckless cruise boat driver for a crash that allegedly left a couple seriously injured. more ›

It's been a big week for the Pope: he sent his first tweet, and he was lucky enough to have a visit from a group of Angelenos, who traveled to Rome to celebrate the pallium ceremony of Archbishop Jose Gomez. Now, KCBS reports that Pope Benedict XVI is giving smug San Franciscans a run for their money by going green with his Popemobile. more ›

Last night was the August Critical Mass ride through the streets of Los Angeles. The event, by most morning-after accounts, went well; the group's Facebook wall has multiple postings from participants citing a "dope," "great," "fun," "tight," and "successful," ride. more ›

Guest writer Teddy Leshnick often rides with the part-time fun, part-time rebellion group Crank Mob. Last Saturday, he and photographer Nathan Nowack took to the streets on the ride and took note of what they observed. more ›

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You can find all kinds of stuff on eBay, from trash to treasure, and so long as you are the highest bidder and can cough up the shipping fee, it's yours. more ›

LA cyclists are joining LA City Council President Eric Garcetti on a bike ride in support of Obama. more ›

How we love thee RIDE-Arc. You showed us a good time on a Friday night. You got nerdy on us. You got on sweaty with us. You rode long into the night with us. This past Friday, RIDE-Arc, a monthly event on the first Friday that combines night time bicycle riding with architectural themed tours, led a green tour of sustainable buildings, communities and ideas. The near 3-hour tour that began at City Hall... more ›

These races are more than just running and biking. These races are dirty, wet, bouncy, life-changing and fun. LAist has four picks of local(ish) races in the next upcoming year to gear up for: Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run Next Race: October 20, 2007 Location: Camp Pendleton (Oceanside, CA) Website: www.camppendletonraces.com Tips: Sells Out Extremely Fast. Another three races will be held in June of 2008 in which race registration will begin in... more ›

Matt Silverberg rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a bike with 2300 other cyclists earlier this month to raise money and awareness for AIDS and he filmed his experience. This year, AIDS/LifeCycle 6 surpassed goals and raised 11 million. What will ALC7 do next June 1st through 8th? We don't know, but we're planning on riding along on the adventure.... more ›