A memorial ride honoring a mother and newborn whose lives were cut short, and a call for safer streets and safer drivers across Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Los Angeles Critical Mass, the largest community bicycle ride in the United States, will dedicate its February 27, 2026 ride to Regan Cole‑Graham, a beloved mother who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bicycle in Playa del Rey. Regan was pregnant at the time of the collision and was rushed to the hospital for an emergency delivery, but her baby girl, Ophelia, died the following day. The loss of both mother and child has shaken communities across Los Angeles.
Regan was riding her bicycle with her family - doing what thousands of Angelenos do every day - when her life was taken. Their loss has galvanized cyclists, families, and advocates citywide, underscoring the urgent need for safer streets, safer drivers, and meaningful action to prevent traffic violence.
"We ride for Regan, for her child, and for every person whose life was cut short on streets that should have protected them," said Lisa Lundie, President of Los Angeles Critical Mass. "This isn't just a memorial - it's a call to action. Los Angeles must choose to value human life over speed, convenience, and car‑centric design. Our community deserves better, and we will keep showing up until real change happens."
"Regan was a mother, a neighbor, and a human being who deserved to come home. Her death broke something in all of us," said Jojo Valdez, Vice President of Los Angeles Critical Mass. "I refuse to accept a city where families can be destroyed in an instant. We ride to honor her life, to protect her memory, and to stand with every cyclist who is tired of grieving preventable losses. This ride is our promise that we will not look away, we will not be silent, and we will keep fighting until every Angeleno can move through this city without fear."
A Ride of Remembrance and Solidarity
The February route will travel from Koreatown to Playa del Rey, where cyclists will gather at the site of the collision for a moment of silence and reflection. The ride will be conducted with the utmost respect for Regan, her family, and the community grieving her loss.
Local news outlets have been invited, and multiple Los Angeles media organizations are expected to attend to cover the ride, the memorial, and the community's call for safer streets.
Thousands of cyclists from across Los Angeles and surrounding counties are expected to participate, continuing the powerful momentum seen in recent months. Los Angeles Critical Mass has grown into one of the most visible community movements in the region, bringing together cyclists of all ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods in a shared call for safer streets and mobility justice.
Standing With the Family
Members of Regan's family have been invited to attend. Los Angeles Critical Mass will provide space for family statements if they choose to speak, though no public remarks are required or expected.
Before the moment of silence, President Lisa Lundie will address the thousands of cyclists, speaking to the meaning of the ride, the loss of Regan and Ophelia, and the collective responsibility to demand safer streets.
Other advocacy organizations committed to safer streets and mobility justice will also be present at the gathering, standing with Los Angeles Critical Mass as the community comes together to honor Regan and her newborn child, Ophelia, and to call for meaningful change.
A GoFundMe has been established to support the family during this unimaginable time.
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Los Angeles Critical Mass - February 2026 Ride
Dedication: In honor of Regan Cole‑Graham and her newborn child, Ophelia
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Meet‑Up: Koreatown Los Angeles. Wilshire Boulevard & Western Avenue
Roll‑Out: 7:29 PM
Destination: Playa del Rey
Cost: Free, open to all ages
Media: Press and broadcast crews welcome
ABOUT LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS
Los Angeles Critical Mass is the largest community bicycle ride in the United States, built and sustained by cyclists who come together every month to reclaim public space and promote a healthier, safer, and more connected city. Each ride brings out thousands of cyclists, creating a powerful presence that highlights the urgent need for safer streets and equitable mobility across Los Angeles.
The organization is committed to enhancing mental and physical wellness, advocating for sustainable transportation, and raising awareness about safer streets and environmental responsibility.
For more than two decades, Los Angeles Critical Mass has been a volunteer‑driven, community‑powered movement that advances mobility justice and public visibility for cyclists across Los Angeles and beyond. The monthly gatherings continue to serve as a platform for solidarity, remembrance, and collective action.
Media Contact
Los Angeles Critical Mass
Phone: 424-253-6087
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://la-criticalmass.org/
SOURCE: Los Angeles Critical Mass
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