Re: [Foothill Cycle Club: 2180] Great riding this week including a Christmas ride

In case anyone needs more reasons to go for a bike ride … maybe you can use these to justify a new bike 🎎

On Mon, Dec 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM Brian Cox <brian@coxintl.com> wrote:

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

Saturday Ride; 8 AM start

Beautiful Neighborhood -33 Miles

Ride Rating: Intermediate for climbing on Inverness Dr.

Start: Victory Park, Pasadena

Description 

Formally called "Corner Bakery". Renamed because of the "Beautiful Neighborhoods" that it goes through.

Travel through Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Temple City, San Marino & Pasadena with a few climbs for a good workout.

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: To be announced

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.



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