The South Bay Bike to Work Challenge started out rainy – an unexpected challenge for southern California riders. But by the end of the week, we were back to prime riding weather. The riders we talked to had a great time – some even riding through the Ballona Wetlands to see the mustard flowers in bloom! We hope to see even more riders next year!
You can read all about the ride at Manhattan Beach patch.com, and read our co-chairs’ opinion piece in the Daily Breeze.
We’d like to offer a huge thanks to all who rode, and especially to our event co-chairs:
- Steve Diels, Redondo Beach Council Member
- Michael DiVirgilio, Hermosa Beach Mayor
- Jean Ghianuly, The Aerospace Corporation
- Richard Montgomery, Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro-Tem
- Cliff Numark, Torrance Council Member
- Vanessa Poster, Beach Cities Health District Board President
- Andrea Zislis, The Zislis Group
And an extra thanks to Andrea Zislis of The Zislis Group for hosting a wonderful reception for riders and co-chairs at the beautiful Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach.

