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Thousands take patriotic bike ride through Huntington Beach – Orange County Register

By Mona Mi
July 2, 2022
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Disappointed when the coronavirus canceled the festivities and shut things down on July 4, 2020, Ed Ramo organized The Locals Bicycle Cruise, which is quickly becoming a tradition adding to the lineup of celebrations in Huntington Beach.

That first year, Ramo said he sent a few emails and asked people to join him on a ride through town.

  • Fitzwilliam Darcy, a sphinx cat, sits in owner Chi Vu Shorey’s basket during the 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of people participate in the Locals 4th of July Bicycle...

    Thousands of people take part in the Locals 4th of July Bicycle Cruise, a less than 2-mile ride that took about 45 minutes due to crowded streets, ends in downtown Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Registry/SCNG)

  • The Locals' 4th of July Bike Cruise paid tribute to veterans like...

    The Local’s 4th of July Bike Cruise honored veterans like U.S. Army Reserve Debbie Van Winkle, who receives a lei and hug from Tina Toulouse in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022. ( Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG )

  • A rider on the premises 4th of July bike cruise...

    A Rider in the Locals 4th of July Bicycle Cruise rides high in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of runners take part in the Locals 4th of...

    Thousands of cyclists take part in the Locals 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Malia Smith and her Pomeranian, Donald Ducky, dress in patriotic...

    Malia Smith and her Pomeranian, Donald Ducky, dress in patriotic attire during the 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of runners take part in the Locals 4th of...

    Thousands of cyclists take part in the Locals 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of runners take part in the Locals 4th of...

    Thousands of cyclists take part in the Locals 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of riders, including a Canine Angels fan, participate...

    Thousands of cyclists, including a Canine Angels fan, take part in the local’s 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of runners take part in the Locals 4th of...

    Thousands of cyclists take part in the Locals 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Thousands of runners take part in the Locals 4th of...

    Thousands of cyclists take part in the Locals 4th of July Bike Cruise in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 2, 2022 as they zip through the streets and end downtown. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

“I was hoping for 100, but I got 1,000,” he said. Last year he set his expectations higher and hoped for 2,000, but got several thousand, he said. And he only grew.

This year, Ramo advertised on 90 different online forums and sent out 200 flyers.

“It’s about family and spirit,” he said. “It’s a whole community that comes together.”

Ramo said he likes to make the trek in the days leading up to July 4, so as not to clash with the city’s official parade – which this year returns to its large-scale march that ends on Main Street.

The bike parade began Saturday in Lake Park and ended at Main Street and Walnut Avenue. Local veterans were invited to attend, along with at least 200 roller skaters.

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