[Foothill Cycle Club: 2544] Nothing but sunshine ahead!!

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Two Saturday Rides 8 AM start

Fun Ride:  Cruise the Castle- 39 miles / 1343' gain

Start: Victory Park, Pasadena

Ride Rating: Intermediate for distance and a couple of climbs

Ride Description: Travel South through East Pasadena, east on El Camino. Continue North and East working your way through Duarte followed by Azusa. Before you know it, you'll be on Sierra Madre Ave. Just a left turn up to Live Oak Ave and then you will be at the Castle. Huell Howser's visit to the Castle is below:

 goo.gl/CrII5B or Oddity Odysseys: youtu.be/xgYIkltnq84 and youtu.be/Veha3yfvNbs plus youtu.be/btXisAYiRJc from California Through My Lens

From here, it's downhill to Glendora with a break at: Village Eatery.

After the break, head back West skirting the North of Azusa, Bradbury followed by Monrovia before ending back at Victory Park.

Extra Credit Ride: No Tuna For Me - 44 miles / 2,489' gain

Start:  Victory Park, Pasadena

Ride Rating: Advanced for elevation gain and moderate distance

Ride Description: Nice loop starting at Victory Park and heading West through Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Glendale. Upon reaching Sunland head up the hill to Tujunga and to our break stop: Backdoor Bakery Café. Following the break is a bit more climbing before heading back to the start which is mostly downhill. A very nice ride

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: Homestate, Altadena

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

Monday - Loopy Mondays!: 8 AM start 

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


Loopy Mondays! 


Start Location: Rose Bowl, Lot F entrance

Ride Description; Stunning mountain views are the backdrop to our ride around the green links of the Brookside golf course and Rose Bowl.

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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.



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