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
Parking 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 in shopping center, park Jackson Place, one block East
Start and end: Huntington & Rosemead Blvds, SE corner, in the parking lot near the Grocery Outlet Market. Rides are typically 35 miles or so. Various ride destinations with a break for snacks.
Saturday Ride; 8 AM Start Bikeways of LA County - 63 miles
Starts in Live Oaks Park, Temple City
Ride Rating: Intermediate for distance
Ride Description: Flat ride to the ocean. Travel to Seal beach mostly on the San Gabriel River trail and have a snack in Seal Beach at one of its many cafes and coffee shops.
The return trip follows 4 different bike trails. You start on the San Gabriel River Trail, then join up with the Coyote Creek Trail exiting to travel through South Whittier and Whittier. Enter the The Whittier Greenway Trail followed by re-joining the San Gabriel River Trail at Whittier Narrows, then join up on the Rio Hondo trail and stay on it to exit on Daines Dr and return to the start.
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: Nano Cafe, Sierra Madre - It's that time of year. The Jacaranda are blooming and we'll visit some of the prettiest ones along the route.
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.
4th of July Tuesday Ride; 8 AM Start Firecracker Special - 43 miles
Starts in El Dorado Park, Long Beach
Ride Rating: Intermediate ride for distance and is great for a beginner looking for a challenge
Ride Description: Start at El Dorado Park West near Long Beach. Take a meandering route to the Ocean, meeting up with Pacific Coast Highway just South of Bolsa Chica. Head North Along PCH and enjoy the ocean breeze.
At the 30 mile mark, it's time for a break in Seal Beach. Lots of cafes and coffee shops to choose from.
On the return trip the route takes you on a tour of Naples where you will see some gorgeous homes and boats. You might also spy the dragon boats practicing their paddling. From Naples you travel along 2nd St in Belmont Shore before heading inland for the return trip to the start. |
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