Hope Rides Again/Livestrong L.A. - Just got Back

[kerryhb]

We were there too, but I hit that pothole! How did you pre-register? When we saw it in Twitter, I emailed but it was too late--they said the 100 spots had already been filled. We decided to go anyway, and one of the gals with a clipboard said it was fine for us to just ride in the back--but of course we couldn't get into the theater. Went to El Coyote for some Mexican food instead. It was very inspirational and a great turnout I thought.

[ChelseaGirl]

Ooooh, I hope that pothole didn't give you a flat! We pre-registered through my husband's bicycle club. And from what I understand, pre-reg was not open to the public, just to clubs.

I'll try to upload some photos including inside the theater.

[ChelseaGirl]

Here are some photos from last night...

At the gathering area:



Queuing up just before sunset (on Sunset Blvd):



VIPs off to our side:



Hmm, have to wonder who's in there:



Night falls, and we ditch our sunglasses. After speeches by Lance and the Mayor, the stage was struck and we were off. BTW, Lance's cellphone went off during his speech. I think it was a Twitter message



The mural at the theater above the bike valet:



Inside the theater, free beer, wine, and goodies:



The opening with Ben Stiller:




The CEO of Livestrong with Lance Armstrong:





Also the VP of Nike:



There were things on display including Lance's time trial bike:





A great night!

[wackyjacky1]

Oooh, awesome pics! Thank you for posting them.

Too bad you didn't get a pic of that pot hole!