[Foothill Cycle Club: 2552] Weather forecast for the week, Great Biking ahead!!
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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. Two Saturday Rides 8 AM start Fun Ride: Off to Homestate 29 miles / 1500' gain - Fun Ride Start: Lacy Park, San Marino Ride Rating: Intermediate and ideal for beginners looking for a more challenging ride Ride Description: Ride Description: Rolling terrain, moderate grades. Start by traversing parts of San Marino and South Pasadena before heading north, climbing past Descanso Gardens to Verdugo. Then drop down into La Canada Flintridge, continuing on to Pasadena for lunch at Homestate in Pasadena. Return by riding east on Woodbury, eventually taking New York Drive to Sierra Madre Blvd, and crossing west on Lombardy before dropping down to Lacy Park. Extra Credit Ride: Cogswell Dam - 54 miles / 3,104' gain Start: Arcadia Park, Arcadia Ride Rating: Advanced for elevation gain (3,000+ feet) and 54 mile distance. Ride Description: Calling all mountain goats. This 54 mile ride will take us up into the San Gabriel Mountains, following the San Gabriel River Trail past the Morris Reservoir with views of the Morris Dam. We don't have many rides that gets this far into the San Gabriel Mountains, so if you haven't been into the backcountry, this is your chance. The route is remote, so bring some snacks/lunch and plenty of water since we won't have any food breaks until the 45 mile mark in Azusa and Cafe Cultura. 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: Clockers' Corner, Arcadia 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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