[Foothill Cycle Club: 2468] The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

Two Saturday Rides;

Tour of Long Beach - 29 / 65 miles 8 AM Start

Start: Los Cerritos Park, Long Beach

Ride Rating: Intermediate for 29 miles and Advanced ride for 65 miles


Ride Description: 2 for 1, short 29 mile or long 65 mile.  Enjoy the tree lined residential streets of Long Beach that we don't often get a chance to ride. Pass the northern parameter of the Long Beach Airport and watch the  jets land and takeoff. Visit the El Dorado Park Golden Grove and take a couple of loops around the lakes and watch the model airplanes overhead. Then head down the bike path to Seal Beach (at this point, The shorter ride makes a right on Marina Dr and follows the route starting at mile 52 and returns to the start. The longer ride follows the route to PCH down to Newport Beach before stopping at "A Market" for lunch. From there is back North on PCH, past Seal Beach, along Belmont Shores, Aquarium of the Pacific then take the LA Bike path to the start.


Pedal to Porto's - 32 miles (Fun Ride, a.k.a Alt Ride) 8 AM Start

Start: San Marino, Lacy Park

Ride Rating: Ride for beginners and advanced riders as well


Ride Description: A piece of cake ride, to get a piece of cake. Ride for beginners and advanced riders as well. A bit longer than the Sunday Easy Ride and except for the climb to the top of the Santa Fe Dam, a fairly flat ride.

Two Sunday Rides

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 various local breakfast destinations.

This Sunday: Lost Parrot Cafe South Pasadena


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 AM Start

(Contact Rashied for details at 626-283-8634)

South Pasadena to Sierra Madre for a cup of Java

Start Location: The ride will start at the parking lot at Mound and El Centro

Ride Description; Pleasant meandering ride between South Pasadena and Sierra Madre. 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 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, park one block East

Start and end: Huntington Drive & Rosemead Blvd, 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 a snack.

Thursday Ride; 8 AM Start

Richard's Chantry Flat Challenge - 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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