[Foothill Cycle Club: 2640] Life is more fun on two wheels!

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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: 7:30 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 starts

Fun Ride:  Sea Monsters and a Giant Tamale - 39 miles / 1329’ gain

Start: Victory Park, Parking lot North side of Paloma 

Ride Rating: Intermediate

Ride Description: Our first stop at Vincent Lugo Park has14 cement creatures. A sand filled playground includes a giant blue octopus (Ozzie), a Whale (Minnie), and a Starfish (Stella). At the second stop at the border of East LA and Montebello, we encounter a cafe in the shape of a gigantic Tamale built in 1928. Then we head up to Merengue Bakery for a bite to eat.

Extra Credit Ride: Day Tripping to Balboa Island  45 miles / 495' gain

Start: Long Beach El Dorado Library parking lot (goo.gl/QeeJ4U). 

Ride Rating: Advanced for climbing and distance

Ride Description: After just 3 miles, you will be enjoying a ride South along the Ocean on PCH from Long Beach to Balboa Island. Enjoy the views and the ocean breeze. Ride the ferry to Balboa Island and grab a famous Balboa Bar or frozen banana. We'll take a break at the "A" Restaurant on PCH.

If you're in not too much of a hurry, you can stop in Seal Beach where you have a choice of some great little coffee shops. I recommend Bogart's on the beach across the street from the pier.

Two Sunday Rides

Easy Ride - New Time - 7:30

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 Sea Monsters and a Giant Tamale  - 8 AM  Start; 39 miles / 1,329' gain 

Start:Victory Park, Parking lot North side of Paloma

Ride Rating: Intermediate 

Ride Description: Our first stop at Vincent Lugo Park has14 cement creatures. A sand filled playground includes a giant blue octopus (Ozzie), a Whale (Minnie), and a Starfish (Stella). At the second stop at the border of East LA and Montebello, we encounter a cafe in the shape of a gigantic Tamale built in 1928. Then we head up to Merengue Bakery for a bite to eat.



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