Presented by Louisiana Bucket Brigade

Down by the River Bike Ride

About This Event

The river parishes of Louisiana have long been polluted, from plantations to the petrochemical companies of today. Fossil fuel and petrochemical industry chokes the region as slavery once did, one extractive economy replaced with another, but there have always been those who stand up to injustice. As local grassroots activist Margie Richard famously quipped, “If my ancestors could stand up to slavery, I can surely stand up to Shell.” On this ride, learn more about Black history and the environmental justice movement in Cancer Alley and trace the line of resistance from yesterday to today. 

DETAILS

  • 14 miles roundtrip bike ride
  • Takes about four hours
  • Six stops at historically relevant points
  • We provide the bicycle, a helmet, and snacks
  • You arrange transport there
  • If you love your bicycle - bring it!
  • If you are not able to ride a bicycle - you can drive your car!

UPCOMING BIKE RIDES

  • Saturday March 16th (9AM-1PM)
  • Saturday April 20th (9AM-1PM)
  • Saturday May 11th (9AM-1PM)

About This Event

The river parishes of Louisiana have long been polluted, from plantations to the petrochemical companies of today. Fossil fuel and petrochemical industry chokes the region as slavery once did, one extractive economy replaced with another, but there have always been those who stand up to injustice. As local grassroots activist Margie Richard famously quipped, “If my ancestors could stand up to slavery, I can surely stand up to Shell.” On this ride, learn more about Black history and the environmental justice movement in Cancer Alley and trace the line of resistance from yesterday to today. 

DETAILS

  • 14 miles roundtrip bike ride
  • Takes about four hours
  • Six stops at historically relevant points
  • We provide the bicycle, a helmet, and snacks
  • You arrange transport there
  • If you love your bicycle - bring it!
  • If you are not able to ride a bicycle - you can drive your car!

UPCOMING BIKE RIDES

  • Saturday March 16th (9AM-1PM)
  • Saturday April 20th (9AM-1PM)
  • Saturday May 11th (9AM-1PM)

Getting There

Norco Self Storage
906 1st Street
Norco, 70079
United States