People Who Love Laguna Beach

THE START IS SEAL BEACH PIER – Seal Beach to Queen Mary
10:00 – Saturday May 11th – All Flat - Pack Your Lunch is Advised
Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast. 20+/- Miles. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be Willing and Able to ride as part of a supportive group. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended.
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (Bike Rentals – see end of post – very easy)
SEAL BEACH START – COME EARLY
Come early and stroll down main street, have coffee, or breakfast and meet at the pier a bit before 10:00.
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 350 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike.
START
10:00 Leaving from the Seal Beach Pier. Park in Seal Beach neighborhoods and come to the pier.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for all the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ very little PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. We head over towards the marina and then on to 2nd Street. We make our way to the ocean and turn left to the Alamitos Peninsula. We then do all of the Long Beach bike path to the Aquarium and the Lighthouse. We cross over the Queensway Bridge to the Queen Mary. After some time at the Queen Mary, we come back across the bridge to a stop for food and a picnic. Post lunch we come back to Seal Beach. This a is a flat route with a lot of sunshine and cool breezes.
PICNIC
After the Queen Mary we will stop at the Shoreline Aquatic Park for lunch. Pack your lunch or see what food trucks are close by.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Biking and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. Helmets highly recommended.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033 Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is bileszelle@gmail.com
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Seal Beach neighborhood and walk to the rental shop. Then peddle up to the pier.
BIKE RENTALS – OPENS AT 9:00 – BE EARLY AND RELAXED
Call the shop to schedule a rental.
Main Street Cyclery
317 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-430-3903
https://mainstreetcyclery.com/

KIDS PROGRAM – BRING YOUR KIDS!
Soul Center Kids’ program during meditation and as well as service is for busy parents to have peace of mind and a relaxed time in meditation. Conscious parenting is an important part of Soul Center and check out our kids, youth and young adult programs.
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/

10:00 - MEDITATION
Guided Group Meditation
(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)

10:30 - MESSAGE & MUSIC
Inspirational – Motivating – Encouraging – Positive – Stimulating
Special musical guest artist every Sunday

LOCATION
Soul Center
2082 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA. 92612

SOUL CENTER
Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around and chat with people about the meditation, ideas and inspiration received. Live and love. Simply, we are a group of people who gather to meditate together, get inspired regularly from each other for living in higher consciousness.

GUIDED MEDITATION AND SPEAKER
Rev. Keith is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister and Faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. Rev. Keith is a huge advocate of self-care and empowerment and regularly facilitates classes throughout the U.S.A. focusing on Divine energy medicine, holistic wellness, science & spirituality, meditation and nature retreats. Rev. Keith believes that all paths can lead to spiritual liberation, and that practicing the cornerstones of meditation, affirmative living and prayer, and gratitude on a regular basis cultivates the experience of wellness and joy.

LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAYS 10:00
Join us on FB Live:
https://www.facebook.com/soulcenteroc
Or live stream here:
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/sunday-service-livestream

COST
There is no cost or fee, but you can donate if you choose. As you find value in the experience and it resonates with you, invest in your own spiritual growth. Supporting Soul Center for more of the same and for you to come again.

MEDITATION
We have heard and read of the positive benefits from Meditation. Meditation can help slow the mind and open the heart. The only thing we control is our attitude. Personal changes and transformation are an ‘Inside Job’. Go within as we attract not what we want but what we are.

Physical Benefits of Meditation

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more energy. This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of energy in the body increases.

On a physical level, meditation:

· Lowers high blood pressure

· Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks

· Decreases tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems

· Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior

· Improves the immune system

· Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy

Mental Benefits of Meditation

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into a relaxed state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:

· Anxiety decreases

· Emotional stability improves

· Creativity increases

· Happiness increases

· Intuition develops

· Gain clarity

· Problems become smaller

Meditation sharpens the mind by increasing focus and expands through relaxation

A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration

An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress

The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection

Meditation makes you aware - that your inner attitude determines your happiness.