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JOE BORFO

02.26.10

JOE BORFO

What’s your name (optional) and/or your Midnight Ridazz log-in name?
Reverend Joseph Hellvetika Borfo III, D.D., T.W.B.G., M.O.U.S.E., I.Y.M., .COM / Joe Borfo

How did you first hear about Midnight Ridazz and what was your first group bike ride?
In '05 my friend Paulo saw a big group ride coming down his street. He asked them who they were. They said, "Midnight Ridazz! Ride On!" He then called me and told me about it because he knew I liked bikes and thought I'd probably join.

My first ride was July in Winter in '05

Currently what rides do you attend regularly and what ride(s) would you like to see make a comeback?
2nd Friday Midnight Ridazz, Ride With No Name, The Passage, Barchopzz, and NELA Spoke 'n Art rides.
I would like to see Ride Arc make a come back.

What advice would you pass on to new ridazz?
Always carry a pump, extra tubes, levers, and a multi-tool. Don't be an asshole. Have Fun. Try organizing a group ride some day.

If you were leading a group ride, what would you do differently?
I have learned from experience on what works best for me. I make sure I have scouted the route before hand. I ask for people to help me hold the front of the ride from passing the music trailer or ride leader. I regroup often and stop at red lights when it is necessary. When leading large sized rides, the pace has to be chill- to normal in order to keep everyone together. Reward people with spoke cards at the end of a ride.

Do you prefer small rides (30 or less people) or larger rides and why?
I prefer small rides. It is more intimate and controlled. But, I do enjoy occasional large rides.

Tell us about the best and worst experience you’ve encountered on a group ride.
Best - Organizing a ride and seeing it go well.
Worst - Seeing someone you know get hurt.

What did you do for fun before you started “riding”?
I lit my own farts.

What’s the best and worst thing group bike rides have done for cycling as a whole in Los Angeles?
It think that group rides inspire more people to try doing it. Not everyone likes and appreciates bike riding. Hopefully there will be more people on bikes in the future. I'd like to one day see LA become sort of like an Amsterdam for bike riding. It could happen. Try to commute by bike if you can.

If you can name 1 person who embodies the spirit of “Midnight Ridazz”, Who would it be and Why?
Richtotheie. He is positive, he looks out for others, he puts on excellent ride events, he is innovative and adaptable, he is not afraid to be crazy and silly, and he knows how to have FUN....And Black Pantie Annie.

What do you think the public’s perception is of group bike rides?
I think most people enjoy the fact that there are more people riding together in groups. There are a lot of people who are disappointed in how certain cyclist do not abide well to the rules of the road.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Ride On!

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Upcoming Ridezz...

MoM Ridaz Presents! Wasted WeedSide Wednesdayz #10
05.22.13

AllCity BrewCrew Wednesdays - 710 MOVEMENT
05.22.13

Wednesday Night Outlaws
05.22.13

{SpoK-N LBC} Team Epic... Ooooh Yeeeaaah!
05.23.13

Thursday Night Promenade #9
05.23.13

Ride in supoort of OCCUPY FIGHTS FORECLOSURE M23 JailTheBanksters
05.23.13

AllCity BrewCrew - GHETTO-DROME EDITION
05.24.13

JiggaKing's 22 Mile Bike Ride
05.24.13

THe JiggaKing Lbc RIde
05.24.13

The Passage of a Few People Through a Rather Brief Moment in Time #200
05.25.13

The Beastside Mosey: Attack of the Khans
05.25.13

Moonlight Century III
05.25.13

**FREE Bike Repair Workshop!**
05.25.13

Choppercabras 12th annual Spring Thing
05.26.13

VFIXII
05.28.13

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The OLD LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS ---BACK TO THE BASIXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
05.31.13

Los Angeles Critical Mass Ride - May 2013 - LACM - Ride Daily, Celebrate Monthly
05.31.13

BENCH MINOR 4 -- ROUND ROBIN
06.1.13

AllCity BrewCrew DTLA to LBC Beach Ride!!! AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SMASH DOWN!!!
06.1.13

LIFECYCLE
06.2.13

BENCH MINOR 4 -- FINAL
06.2.13

28# mom ridaz FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHT
06.7.13

66.6km with SINS and SPROCKETS (feel my gut I'm a drinker)
06.8.13

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE - THE RIDE - MIDNIGHT RIDAZZ 114
06.14.13

o.g MoM Ridaz Saturday: The Return of MoM Ridaz Lake
06.15.13

Ride to CicLAVia: Iconic Wilshire Boulevard - Van Nuys -> NoHo
06.23.13

DaZeD & CoNfUsEd OnE yEaR aNnIvErSaRy!
06.24.13

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The OLD LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS ---BACK TO THE BASIXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
06.28.13

Los Angeles Critical Mass Ride - June 2013 - LACM - Ride Daily, Celebrate Monthly
06.28.13

SOUTH LA'S PEACE, LOVE AND FAMILY RIDE &FAIR 2013
07.6.13

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07.9.13

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The OLD LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS ---BACK TO THE BASIXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
07.26.13

Los Angeles Critical Mass Ride - July 2013 - LACM - Ride Daily, Celebrate Monthly
07.26.13

SINS and SPROCKETS
08.3.13

MIDNIGHT RIDAZZ #116 AROUND THE WORD ON A BIKE
08.9.13

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The OLD LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS ---BACK TO THE BASIXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
08.30.13

2nd Friday MR: Bike Angeles 2013 presents THE SUPER HERO RIDE
09.13.13

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09.27.13

Midnight Ridazz #118
10.11.13

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The OLD LOS ANGELES CRITICAL MASS ---BACK TO THE BASIXXX .... AKTIVE's BDAY MONTH RIDE brought to you by MoM Ridaz * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
10.25.13

Midnight Ridazz November 2013 your MoMs Ride!
11.8.13

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11.29.13

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12.27.13

SMASHED UP SUNDAYS 4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY RIDE!
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