I've stopped just short of offering to pay forum members to ride this with me:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1535876346666719/

Due to family commitments, soccer games, "it's too early", I'm down to one member from the SoCal forum and maybe a couple from my local club. Too bad. These people don't know what they're missing.

TL;DR
Riding the LA Marathon route Sunday, after the streets are closed, before the race. Full LAPD escort. This will be my third year, and it's a BLAST.