Saturday Ride; 8 AM start Trek to Basecamp -36 Miles Ride Rating: Intermediate for distance and some climbing. Good ride for a beginner looking for a challenge. Start: Victory Park, Pasadena Description Lovely ride starting at Victory Park and winds its way through Northern Pasadena through Altadena then La Canada with a climb up past Descanso Gardens. We then go zipping down Verdugo Blvd and Verdugo Rd into Glendale. We then continue through some beautiful residential streets through the quant restaurant lined Kenneth Village before taking a left on Sonora Ave, crossing Glenoaks and continuing onto Riverside drive. Our break is just ahead at BaseCamp on the right. After break, return to start via LA River Trail follow by Glassell Park, South Pasadena, San Marino and finally Victory Park Sunday; Easy Ride; 8 AM Start Start; CalTech at the intersection of South HIll Ave and San Pasqual St Ride Description: The 20 mile or less ride starts from Caltech and heads to a local breakfast destination. This Sunday: Almansor Grill (AKA Birdies), Alhambra Sunday; Moderate Ride; 8 AM Start Start:Victory Park, Parking lot North side of Paloma Ride Description: The ride is typically 30-40 miles and is for those looking for interesting sites and a faster pace ride than the Sunday Easy Ride. Tuesday morning ride, 24 miles: 8:30 AM Start (New Start Time) (Contact Rashied for details at 626-283-8634) South Pasadena to Sierra Madre for a cup of Java Parking Use the parking lot just west of Fair Oaks on El Centro. Ride two blocks west on El Centro to Kaldi Coffee & Tea (across from the library). Start and end: South Pasadena at Diamond & El Centro at Kaldi coffee shop (across from the library). Ride Description; This ride follows Arroyo Seco to the Rose Bowl, before climbing to the Pasadena highlands. It then crosses Altadena before dropping down to Sierra Madre for coffee and a bite to eat.. Returning to the start is mostly flat and downhill. This ride features the Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Course, JPL and Caltech, among others. Wednesday Christmas morning ride 8 AM Start Christmas Morning Ride Ride Rating: So flat and short, this is a ride for anyone including beginners. Start: Lacy Park, San Marino Ride Description: Twas Christmas morning and all through the house not a creature was stirring because everyone was out on the Christmas morning ride. Coffee and snacks in San Gabriel. Thursday Ride; 8:30 AM start Chantry Flat FCC - 25 miles Ride Rating: advanced for climbing Start: Lacy Park, San Marino Ride Description: A beautiful 25 mile ride to the newly reopened Chantry Flat Rec Area. The ride starts from Lacy Park in San Marino. We traverse through San Marino and Arcadia. There is a mild climb up Highland Oaks Drive to warm-up the legs. The first regroup is at the Arno Drive cul-de-sac near the entry gate to Chantry Flat Road. From there it's a short but challenging 3-mile climb (6%-7% average incline) to the top; then it's time to rest and take in the wooded scenery, maybe even grab a bite at the rustic Adams Pack Station. Afterwards, there is a breath-taking descent |
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