Earlier today I went on a benefit ride to remember fallen officers and help their families. So many people turned up (over 200 riders) for this one station in South Los Angeles. It was not only awe inspiring but a very nice event as well. We rode from a bike dealership to a restaurant/bar and the route totaled about 50 miles. Note that it was 50 miles of FULL police escort through freeways, bridges and city streets. The experience was nothing short of amazing. I'm truly still kicking myself for not bringing my GoPro with me today.... When you're on a freeway with so many fellow riders, surrounded by police cars and ALL 5 lanes of the freeway empty - it's definitely "one of those moments". I'm thankful I got to experience this and I'm sure this won't be my last one. I highly recommend you find one in your area (as different police stations do their own versions of "benefit rides"). Helping out families of the fallen and getting to do it with your brothers on bikes is pretty sweet!

 

I was there as well... somewhere in the front 100 or so. I also had a really good time!