Pershing Square in DTLA is full of public art. One of these is the statue "The Doughboy", a tribute to WW1 soldiers. A common explanation for the term "doughboy" for a World War I soldier is that it comes from the Spanish-American War of 1846-48  where American infantrymen, after long treks over dusty terrain, had the appearance of being covered in flour dough [source: History.com]. The sculpture was dedicated on July 4, 1924

43.2 mi, 949 ft, Pershing Square, California Market - Ride Leader : Mario

After Pershing Square, we will ride two blocks to California Market and the Go Get Em Tiger coffee shop, for a mid-ride treat. The coffee shop has seating and it is visible from the street. Bring a bike lock for added peace of mind. 

Pace : L2/L3 (17-19mph)
Ride start is 9am, at the plaza just south of Captain Kidd's