Councilmember receives Golden Spoke Award

Councilmember LaBonge received the Golden Spoke award this morning at the 6th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital near downtown. About 75 cyclists (and one tricyclist) gathered for the event, which culminated with Rev. Jerry Anderson sprinkling the bikers with holy water. Click here to see more photos from the event.
Good Samaritan CEO Andy Leeka, who rides his bike to work several times each week, presented the Councilmember with an award for his "contributions promoting bicycle ridership and community safety awareness."
Councilmember LaBonge leads summer evening bike tours through Los Angeles streets. The first ride in Tour LaBonge will be held on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30 p.m. The location will be announced soon.
Rev. Anderson and Rabbi Ramin Sadeghi remembered those who have died in cycling accidents over the past year and prayed for the safety of all cyclists on city streets in the year to come.