[Foothill Cycle Club: 2529] A couple of warm days this week, don't forget your water. Plus a 7:30 Start on Thursday


Monday - Loopy Mondays!: 8 AM start

(Contact: Ellen Evashwick (818-339-6653))

Loopy Mondays! 

Start Location: Rose Bowl, Lot F entrance
                    -  Note: new adjacent parking lot (Lot F)

Ride Description; Stunning mountain views are the backdrop to our ride around the green links of the Brookside golf course and Rose Bowl.   This is a fairly level, 3 mile loop with zero traffic lights (albeit a random slow down for golf cart crossing).  Plug in your music playlist or favorite podcast and get into the zone while building endurance and speed, with the emphasis on riding at your own pace. The number of ride miles is up to you. Do as few or as many as you wish or have time for. The ride starts at 8 AM, but you can join us a bit later if necessary as we'll be looping at regular intervals.

Break time is 10 AM at the Brookside Restaurant where we can meet for coffee and snacks indoors or just hang outside. Ice cold filtered water station a bonus. Afterwards we carry on, riders peeling off independently when enough is enough! This is an opportunity to ride with the club on a flat, well paved surface for fun or training for the next big ride.

Tuesday morning ride, 24 miles: 8 AM start

(Contact Dennis Quade at dennisquade@rocketmail.com)

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; This ride follows the beautiful and historic Arroyo Seco, first to the Rose Bowl and then climbing to the Pasadena highlands. The ride continues heading east, crossing Altadena before dropping down to Nanos restaurant in Sierra Madre for a break at mile 15. The return is mostly a combination of flat and downhill runs. You'll see historic architectural homes and buildings, the Rose Bowl and the adjacent Brookside Golf Course, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Altadena's burn areas and the California Institute of Technology, 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; 7:30 AM starting time

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 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 (up to 10+% peak) to the pack station and a bit steeper if you go all the way to the helipad (12% peak). 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.Two Saturday Rides 8 AM start

Two Saturday Rides 8 AM start

Three River Ride- 39 miles/677' gain

Start: Live Oaks Park, Temple City - Fun Ride 

Ride Rating:  Intermediate for distance. Good ride for beginner looking for a longer route

Ride Description: Oh three rivers, let's count them. Rio Hondo, LA River and the San Gabriel River.

Exit the parking lot, Left then quick Right to work your way to the Rio Hondo Bike Path. At mile 18, exit at Hollydale Park. Head East through Downey stopping for a break at Stox (our new favorite coffee shop). Resume ride and jump on to the San Gabriel River Bike Path heading North.

Exit the bike path at San Gabriel River Parkway working your way to Workman Mill Rd and follow it North. Follow the route heading north through South El Monte past the airport and finally back to the start.

Kenneth Village - 38 miles/1666' gain

Start:  Victory Park - Extra Credit Ride

Ride Rating: Intermediate for distance and climbing. Good for a beginner looking for a more intermediate ride

Ride Description:  Head West and North past JPL and climb past Descanso Gardens. Make a left on Verdugo Blvd and then turn left onto Verdugo Blvd to go zooming down Verdugo Rd, Canada Blvd and then turn right on Mountain. Mountain to Kenneth Rd then turn South to zoom down to Glenoaks stopping at the Paradise Bakery for a snack.

It's now time to head back by loop South along the LA River Bike trail turning East on Fletcher Dr to Eagle Rock Blvd and routing around Occidental College. Return to start via South Pasadena, San Marino and then through Pasadena to the start.

Two Sunday Rides 8 AM start

Easy Ride

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: Bun and Burger, Alhambra (cash only)

Moderate Ride

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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