The following are more details for the ride from Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line station in Pasadena to Laguna Niguel.
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 74 mile ride from Pasadena to Laguna Niguel. The ride has 2 options; 66 miles (to Seal Beach and back) and a return from Laguna Niguel (70 Miles). It would be smart to bring a couple of energy bars for that extra boost if needed.
The return from Laguna Niguel is via the Metrolink Train to Union Station then transfer to the A Line (A.K.A Gold Line) to the ride start at Madre Villa station in Pasadena.
Train: Metrolink has two trains the following two trains; first one departs Laguna Niguel at 12:12 PM and the second leaves at 2:12 PM. The weekend 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 sure that you have extra tubes, tools and a tire pump.
Ride options: Though this ride is primarily Pasadena to Laguna Niguel, we and additional option:
Seal Beach and Back (66 miles) - If you would like to join the group for the first 33 miles, join us from Pasadena to Seal Beach and return the way we came. It's about 66 miles round trip.
Pasadena to Laguna Niguel (74 miles) - Arrive from Pasadena and take either the 12:12 PM or the 2:12 PM from Laguna Niguel back to Union Station and then take the A Line (Gold Line) back to Sierra Madre Villa station.
RSVP: Please fill out the following RSVP so that we know how many folks are planning on riding and which option they are planning and your contact information. You can change your ride option on the fly if desired.
https://forms.gle/haaFb4FBeu3uMWC16
Start Location The ride starts at the Gold Line Sierra Madre Station and we'll meet just outside the station on the west entrance, ready to depart at 7AM
Snacks and Water Bring at least two bottles of water and snacks and food bars to eat as we ride. You don't want to get dehydrated or bonk on the ride.
The following table shows the pace that is needed to make the 12:12 PM or the 2:12 PM trains
Return Train Each train has a bicycle car as shown below. Remember to bring a bungee cord to tie up your bike in the train car.
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