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BBIKE CRYSTAL COVE – EZ RENTALS - CASUAL BICYCLING - SOCIAL EXERCISE
10:00 –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast. Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Bike rentals are EZ, and our rides are 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. We are well organized, informal, and have fun exercising while socializing. 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. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day?
JUST SHOW UP
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. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions. If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
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 370 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 Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS - EZ
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for ALL the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ and no PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. A few hills that are a positive challenge for single speed bikes. Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to The Dunes, Corona del Mar Heights and then the beaches – then to the Crystal Cove bike paths. A long stretch overlooking the ocean is perfect for whale spotting. Back to Crystal Cove beach and return. 18+/- Miles.
PICNIC
We will stop at an oasis at Crystal Cove shopping center for a picnic in a shaded veranda. No bike lock needed. Park our bikes and go get food and return to eat together. Trader Joe’s – Starbucks – Pizza – other healthy carryout places to choose from or pack your picnic with you.
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.
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
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service! Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941 - Balboa Island

This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here

QUALIFICATIONS:

All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bicycle paths for 26 miles round trip and can keep up with a group riding at a speed of 12 miles per hour for approximately 2 hours.

IMPORTANT:

*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. ***

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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:

Arrive at 8:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot.

Meet Louis at 8:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions. Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under "You're Going.")

We will depart at 9:00 AM.

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BRUNCH:

We will stop for brunch at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.

BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.

RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides.

SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!

MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.

BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.

HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.

WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.

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This bike ride is crossposted on other Meetup groups.

The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at https://meetup.com/cyclegroup