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[Foothill Cycle Club: 1749] Saturday Ride; 8 AM Start Claremont Leg Stretcher 44 miles

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Link to FCC's Photo Album: https://goo.gl/photos/bs5eCHgmCMFpr7A26 As a reminder the list of club rides are located at: http://foothill.coxintl.com Unless otherwise noted, all rides start at 8 AM Helmets Required Rain Cancels Tuesday morning ride, 20 miles: 8 AM Start (Contact Rashied for details at 626-283-8634) South Pasadena to Sierra Madre for a cup of Java , 24  miles Parkin g for Tuesday ride: Park in the lot just west of Fair Oaks on El Centro .  Then ride two blocks to El Centro to Khaldi's. Start and end : South Pasadena at Diamond & El Centro at Kaldi coffee shop (across from the library). Ride Description ; Pleasant meandering ride between South Pasadena and Sierra Madre visiting Pasadena and Altadena with a coffee break in Sierra Madre. Returns downhill on Sierra Madre Blvd through San Marino before returning to the start. Wednesday morning ride typically 30 miles 8 AM Start (Contact Rashied for details, 626-283-8634) Parking for Wednesday ride: Do not park...

[Foothill Cycle Club: 1748] The weekend of rides isn't over yet. Don't forget about the Memorial Day Ride this Monday

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Link to FCC's Photo Album: https://goo.gl/photos/bs5eCHgmCMFpr7A26 As a reminder the list of club rides are located at: http://foothill.coxintl.com Unless otherwise noted, all rides start at 8 AM Helmets Required Rain Cancels Sunday;   Easy Ride; 8 AM Start Start and end, CalTech Tennis courts near the Athenaeum The 20 mile or less ride starts from Caltech (corner of Hill and San Pasqual) and heads to a local breakfast destination.   This Sunday; This week's destination, Bun and Burger, Alhambra (cash only) Sunday ;  Moderate Ride ; 8 AM Start The ride is typically 40 miles departing from Victory Park, Parking lot North side of Paloma St , and is for those looking for interesting sites and faster pace ride than the Sunday Easy Ride. Monday Memorial Day Ride; 8 AM Start Remember The Fallen , 43  miles Ride Rating: Intermediate: For Distance Start; Victory Park, Pasadena Ride Description: A ride to honor the men and women that have served our country. The ride will travel a...

[Foothill Cycle Club: 1747] Memorial Weekend rides (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)

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Link to FCC's Photo Album: https://goo.gl/photos/bs5eCHgmCMFpr7A26 As a reminder the list of club rides are located at: http://foothill.coxintl.com Unless otherwise noted, all rides start at 8 AM Helmets Required Rain Cancels Saturday Ride; 7 AM Start Madre Villa to San Juan Capistrano; Note Special Start: 7AM , 70  miles Start and End MadreVilla station in Pasadena. Parking is available and free at the MadreVilla parking structure. Ride Rating: Advanced for both the San Juan Capistrano (70 miles) or 66 miles for Seal Beach round trip.Intermediate for distance and some moderate climbing. Ride Description:   For the club members waiting for a longer ride to stretch your legs, This is it!!! A fun 70 mile ride from Pasadena to San Juan Capistrano. With an additional option; 66 miles (to Seal Beach and back). The return from San Juan Capistrano is via the Metrolink Train to Union Station, then take the Gold Line to the start at Madre Villa station in Pasadena. Ride RSVP: https://form...

Fwd: [Foothill Cycle Club: 1746] We have a line-up of great rides this week.

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FCC members, The Pasadena group ( Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition ) that is fighting to make our streets safer for all users, including bicycle, is co-hositng the event. When: Friday May 26th Time: 6 PM Where:   Alkebulan Cultural Center               1435 North Raymond Avenue               Pasadena, CA 91103 Join hosts   Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition , the   NAACP Pasadena Branch , and   Day One   for a free screening of   " Biking While Black: Continuing to Ride Through Decriminalization, Disenfranchisement, and Gentrification ."  Following the screening, you're invited to a discussion with the director, Yolanda Davis-Overstreet and community members  Flavio Andrade and Jason Jameson, moderated by NAACP Pasadena President Allen Edson. How does this film relate to  Pasadena and what can we learn from our neighbors in Los Angeles? For more details and to RSVP, visit:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/635039328727   -- ------------------------------------...

Re: [Foothill Cycle Club: 1745] Saturday Ride; 8 AM Start Autry Giddy-up, 34 miles Autry Giddy-up, with flatter return, 36

Happy Trails to you …… until we ride again.  Thanks for the great ride and access to the Autry Museum. It was a pleasant stop.  Roy On May 22, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Brian Cox <brian@coxintl.com> wrote:  Wow, the Saturday ride to the Autry was a lot of fun!! GB  has provided several links regarding membership and Autry activities. Don't miss the membership links and the Movie Nights. Happy Riding, Brian Cox - From: G B < gasbenadvisory@gmail.com > To: Brian Cox < brian@coxintl.com > Cc: Foothill Cycle Club < fcc-cycling@googlegroups.com > Hi Brian, Thanks for organizing the bike ride to the Autry last Saturday. Hopefully everyone had a great time.  Some people have asked for info about the Autry's membership options. Here is the link with more info: Become a Member | Celebrate The Autry's 35th Anniversary | Autry Museum of the American West Here is the link to the Member events: Member Events | Autry Museum of the American West (theautry.org) Bel...

[Foothill Cycle Club: 1744] Saturday Ride Details

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The following are more details for the ride from Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line station in Pasadena to Oceanside. Start time 7AM Meeting location , the West side of the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line station (south of the W. Foothill Blvd and Madre St. Ride Description: For the club members waiting for a longer ride to stretch your legs, this is it!!! A fun 70 mile ride from Pasadena to San Juan Capistrano with an additional option; 66 miles (to Seal Beach and back). The ride is a one way Pasadena to San Juan Capistrano route with a return via Metrolink. The Metrolink returns to Union Station in LA and we take the Gold Line back to the start.  We'll take a break at 50 miles in Newport Beach and lunch in San Juan Capistrano.at 70 miles. It would be smart to bring a couple of energy bars for that extra boost if needed. Train : The weekend train day pass is $10 and can be purchased on the platform or via a Mobile App Ride Support : There will not be any special on the road support. Make...