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Get to Know the Ovarian Psycos–Maryann Sunhands!

  • Name/Ova Alias: La Sunhands
  • Your bici’s name/alias: R.I.P. Soul Rider
  • Born and Raised In: east side of the river
  • Day Job(s)/Night Job(s): funemployed!
  • First Ovarian Psyco ride: Luna ride
  • Reason(s) for joining/staying: the amazing females who enjoyed biking just as much as me
  • Best and worst experience on a ride: I’ve been blessed not to have a “bad” experience thus far…best experience would be the ride back from our beachin’ bike ride! Awesome feeling of accomplishment
  • What have you accomplished/still hope to accomplish as Ovarian Psycos? I am a female that is becoming more bike savvy and hope to become a better biker!
  • Words of wisdom: never be that person to sit in your own pity and take every experience as a learning one and if you can’t do that, take your emotions out on your bike

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• The best thing about being a MUXER is bleeding for 7 days and not dying!
• My favorite form of hydration is agua!
• My Ovarian Psyco sisters are my better half♥
• Best way to get rid of cramps is warm tea and some Buddha.
• My bike is my motivator!

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PHOTO RECAP! Psycos Recycle–A Day @ Long Beach 12/18/11

{OVARIAN PSYCLES RECYCLE}

 A DAY in the LBC!

The first krew starts from Montebello Park around 1:00 PM and rides along the beautiful urban riverpath to met up with with the Southeast LA krew. They meet up on Imperial where the Rio Hondo and LA River meet on the bike path.

The cyclists stop a little over midway to partake in a stretching session and some wholesome snacking! Maryann’s got that reusable canteen! ❤

They hustle to make it in about 2 hours.

The roadside is lined with sage bushes that the girls can’t help but pick.

The group engages in some beautification at Long Beach. The group picks up trash along the shore. The majority of trash is Styrofoam which IS NOT RECYCLEABLE!

Other fun items found: a bloody tampon and a condom. EWW. Seriously, people?

So, please help reduce waste and protect the environment by riding your bike & opting for reusable containers such as a kleen kanteen or bobble water bottle, with a build in water filter (starting at 6$ online)!

This holiday season, please keep mother earth in mind and make sure your gifts are eco-friendly. ♥

Love always,

The Ovas

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OVA TAKE OVA of Merkado Negro! 12/7/11

CHECK IT!! 2 hours of pure Psyco madness AND goodness! Listen to dope music selected by the Ovas themselves and UN-censored dialogue on HOT TOPICS! Special thanks to Centro de Comunicación Comunitaria and Merkado Negro Radio!!! – ♥

Listen to the entire show @ http://radiosombra.org/merkado-negro-radio-blog/

{Dialogue begins around 1:44:00}

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December Luna Ride from CSULA! SATURDAY DEC. 10TH! TONIGHT!

Ovarian Psycos Present: December Luna Ride (female identified only <3)

RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/132255580218888/

It’s that time of the month again, ladies! Ovarian Psyco’s present: December Luna Ride! This month’s Luna ride will be dedicated to ALL the females in the world – for we all are goddesses and we sometimes forget that. At our destination, we will discuss 2011 and what we expect for next year and shake off all the bad energy.

MEET @ 6:30, ROLL OUT PROMPTLY @ 7:00pm

Starts @ CAL STATE LA STUDENT UNION — 5154 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032

Ends @ TIERRA DE LA CULEBRA PARK IN HIGHLAND PARK

6.5 MILES! Remember it’s not a race, but there is a pace!

REMINDERS:– Knowing the strange weather lately; ladies please bring jackets, scarf’s and all that good stuff.
– WORKING bikes: we never leave anyone behind but please, be courteous and have bikes ready to go at departure time
– Lights! It gets dark ladiesss!
– Helmets if you have them! Safety first
– Water, does the body good
– Last but not least, your good spirits ♥ SEE YOU SATURDAY NIGHT! 
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Get to Know the Ovarian Psycos–Maryann Aguirre

    • Name/Alias/Ova nickname: Maryann Aguirre a.k.a. La Fingers (Est. Dec 7th, 2011)
    • Your Bici’s Name: Ray Ray (she’s a Raleigh :D)
    • Born/Raised: Born in Boyle Heights, Raised in Mexicali, El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, Lynwood, Norwalk, Fontana and currently residing back home in Boyle Heights.
    • Day/Night Job(s): Day Jobs: #1 Full-Time Momma of a 4 year old, mi LeahSol ❤ chau! Day Job #2: Administrative Associate at local Non-profit, InnerCity Struggle. Night Jobs: Board Member at Corazon Del Pueblo and, of course, core collective member with my Ovas 🙂 ahoo!
    • 1st Ride: Pasadena City College to Union Station Luna Ride 🙂
    • Reasons for joining: Developing and solidifying sisterhood with the other womyn, awesome exercise + mental and spiritual growth
      • Worst Experience: Proud to say there hasn’t been any REAL bad experience – except for Novembers Luna Ride this creeper who stopped traffic behind him and was slooowly following all the ladies as we rode -__- not cool! But other than that, I have yet to experience anything really bad happen.
    • What have you accomplished? Solidifying the bond the collective core has among one another. Getting a lot of new riders out on rides & more womyn coming out on rides and keep them coming back!
    • Hope to accomplish: Possibly different Ova chapters in other counties, communities and even states, longer distant rides, more womyn coming out. And currently in the works: Seed Psyco rides for the kiddies 🙂
    • Words of wisdom: In the words of my little seed and her favorite movie – “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming” – only in this case…just keep pedaling!!!

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Best part about being a muxer is: Pssh…uhh…EVERYTHING!! The fact that I can push a child out of my vag. The fact that I can be the little “homemaker” yet still proud to be able to organize, solidify and mobilize. (Never alone though…of course)

Favorite form of hydration is: Water, baby!

My Ovarian Psyco sisters: are not only my Ova sisters but las homies, homegirls and best friends

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Best way to get rid of cramps 

is: Hot tea, water, someone who knows how to give a bomb a** massage!!

My bike is: The balance that keeps me moving.

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Ovarian Psycos Guest DJ LIVE this Wednesday Night on Radio Sombra

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Merkado Negro invites the Ovarian Psycos to this week’s show to discuss hot topics and talk about our crew and the many great projects we have coming up!

The Ovarians will also be guest DJs/selectors so it’ll be a good mix of music for your listening pleasure.

LISTEN LIVE ON…………WWW.RADIOSOMBRA.ORG

Wed. Dec. 7th from 8-10 PM

RSVP on Facebook

“It’s gonna be an Ova Take-ovah!!! ;D”

www.radiosombra.org

www.elmerkadonegro.com

www.ovarianpsycos.com

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Get to Know the Ovarian Psycos– Andi Xoch

Left Ovary–Fall 2011 Season ❤

    • Name/Alias : Andi Xoch a.k.a La Black Bird
    • Your Bici Name: Palomita
    • Born/Raised: Mexico City/ Highland Park
    • Day/Night Job(s): Silk Screen Printer/ Workshop Conductor @ Self Help Graphics/ Live Art/ Hustler.
    • 1st Ride: The 1st Luna Ride : Luna Death Ride
    • Reasons for joining: Great exercise/ friendship/ and healing
    • Worst Experience: Sister Ova Xela’s accident on the first Luna Ride was F’n scary! Reminded us that cycling is no joke !
    • What have you accomplished: Keeping our collective Strong and Growing . Hope to accomplish: Longer distance rides/ Bike Shop (mobil?) / mentoring program.

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Best part about being a muxer is Our motherly/ nurturing instincs with everything we do.

Favorite form of hydration is Coconut Juice Baby

Best way to get rid of cramps is a hot bath ,

Sade, a Joint


My Ovarian Psyco sisters are the modern day charrass hahahaha

My bike is my weapon , my outlet, my partner in crime !

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Beet-viche Recipe

*This recipe is 100% vegan-friendly!

  • 2-3 Whole Beets
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 4-5 Carrots
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Cilantro Bushel
  • Sea Salt or- Kosher (nothing iodized or bleached- healthier)

Start by washing your beets very well – cut off the ends and roots. Get a small grater and grate the beets. Grate the carrots completely as well. Dice the tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Mix everything together in a container. Add lemon and sea/kosher salt to taste and serve with tostadas and enjoy! Add avocado and tapatio for a most delectable dish.

Health facts: beets (and beet juices) are a blood-building herb that detoxifies blood and renews it with minerals and natural sugars. They can also fight cancer and prevent health defects.

• Vitamin A : 20 I.U.
• Thiamine : .02 mg
• Riboflavin : .05 mg
• Niacin : .4 mg
• Vitamin C : 10 mg.
• Calcium : 27 mg.
• Iron : 1.0 mg.
• Phosphorus : 43 mg.
• Fat : .1 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 9.6 gm.
• Protein : 1.6 gm.
• Calories : 42

for more information visit: http://len7288.hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Red_Beets

Recipe courtesy of Mayra Aguilar and Maryann Aguilar

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Get to Know the Ovarian Psycos–Mayra

    • Name/Ova Alias: Mayra
    • Your bici’s name/alias: La Bici blue
      • Born and Raised In: Huntington Park/Walnut Park/ South Gate!!!!!
      • Day Job(s)/Night Job(s): Multimedia Tech/Bad Ass 24/7
      • First Ovarian Psycos ride: The seed-bombing ride. We met up at Placita Olvera last year. Overall it was such an eye opening experience, that I knew right there and then that I was HOOKED!
      • Reason(s) for joining/staying: Sisterhood
      • Best and worst experience on a ride: Best experience was seeing women who hadn’t been on a bike in XX amount of years totally having a blast. Also, I love that fact that through the rides, I have been discovering parts of LA I have never seen. Worst: When some guys took over the ride during our suicide awareness ride. I got pissed, not because they were guys, but it was OUR ride. Peeps need to respect and help find a solution together. Not be all quick to “take over” the situation.
  • What have you accomplished/ still hope to accomplish as Ovarian Psycos? I hope we can bring more bike awareness throughout LA. One day there will be bike lanes in all our neighborhoods.
  • Words of wisdom: What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.

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The best thing about being a MUXER is being strong to overpower all.

My favorite form of hydration is an iced cold mexi pepsi.

Best way to get rid of cramps is eating lots of fruit and not drinking ANY caffeine .

My Ovarian Psyco sisters are some ass kicking womyn.

My bike is a party on wheels.

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Ovarian Psycos+CBE Ride Against Domestic Violence–NOW RESCHEDULED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 11/20/11 DUE TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SAFETY ROAD ISSUES.

Ovarian Psycos & Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) present:

Ride Against Domestic Violence!!

Please join us on Sunday Nov. 20 2011 as we ride from South East High School to the CBE offices. Once we get to CBE, we will have a dialogue on Domestic Violence and how our communities react and handle these tragedies.

This is for all of our sisters & brothers who have left this earth too soon and to those how need the helping hand to break free.

We will meet at the South East High main entrance at 2:00PM

Riding out NO LATER THAN 2:30pm

The route is about 3 miles. (It’s not a race, but there is a pace. All riding styles are welcome!!)

CBE OFFICE
6325 Pacific Blvd, Suite 300
Huntington Park, CA 90255 (Red brick building next door to the Deardens)

Can’t make the ride, join us @ CBE for the discussion.

BREAK THE SILENCE, START THE DIALOGUE!!!

Please have a working bike
Bring a helmet
Bring water
Bring sunscreen
Bring a friend 🙂

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