Cyclists spread cheer during RTC Holiday Ride in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Review-Journal

7 years ago

Ron Floth, bicycle outreach coordinator at Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, dressed as Santa Claus, leads a group of bicyclists during the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Bicyclists during the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Theresa McAninch, left, and her husband Terry McAninch, ride together in the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Ron Floth, bicycle outreach coordinator at Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, dressed as Santa Claus, leads a group of bicyclists during the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Sam Degonia gets ready to start in the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Theresa McAninch, left, and her husband Terry McAninch get ready to start in the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Ron Floth, bicycle outreach coordinator at Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, dressed as Santa Claus, gives away a bag before the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Toys are collected before the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Bicyclists take off from the Westcliff Transit Center to start the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

People pose for a photo before starting in the RTC for the Holiday Bike Ride in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. People were allowed to participate in the event by donating a new unwrapped toy. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Santas, elves and even a man in pink bunny pajamas that conjured visions of “A Christmas Story” joined a throng of bicyclists Saturday morning in Las Vegas on the Regional Transportation Commission’s annual Holiday Bike Ride and toy drive.

The 10-mile trip, which began and ended at the RTC’s Westcliff Transit Center, was more than a mere ride. It is designed to bring holiday cheer to children with each cyclist contributing an unwrapped toy to the effort.

Many participants donned festive attire or festooned their bikes in holiday trim.