About us
This Meetup group Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures is for bicycle riding, social events, dining out, social networking, sports and recreation.
Our topics:
Outdoors, Outdoor Adventures, Travel, New In Town, Social Group, Cycling, Dining Out, Social Networking, Singles, Couples, Fun Times, Sports and Recreation, Weekend Adventures, Day Trips, Travel and Enjoying Life. Bicycle Riding
RULES:
1. You must use your real name and photo in your profile and answer your profile questions to be a member of our group;
2. If you RSVP for an event please show up or CANCEL. After 3 "no shows," you'll be removed from the group;
3. To participate in our activities you must be at least 18 years old and wear a bicycle helmet.
MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER, WAIVER AND RELEASE:
You release and hold harmless the organizers and all other participants from all claims or liabilities arising out of participating in our bike rides.
By RSVPing “Yes” to or showing up at any event of Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures you understand and agree that you are voluntarily participating at your own risk. You agree to assume all risks associated with participating in our events, including, but not limited to, illness, injury, falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather, traffic, conditions of the road, and any other risks whether known or unknown.
You and your guests release our group, organizers, hosts, leaders, participants, and anyone else associated with this group, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of participation in any of our events, even liability arising out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the organizers, participants, and organizations involved with all our events.
You and your guests must wear a bicycle helmet and practice bicycle safety while riding in any of the cycling activities listed in this group. Safety is always our first concern.
You and your guests hereby grant permission to Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures to render preventative or first-aid assistance, seek treatment or medical care that it seems reasonably necessary, including hospitalization, for your health and well being.
You and your guests must be at least 18 years old to join this group and participate in any of our bike rides, activities or events. You must post your real photo and use your real name in your member profile, and you must answer all your profile questions with real answers. You must agree to be cooperative with the organizer and activity hosts and not behave in any way that would be inconsiderate.
"No show policy":
If you RSVP "Yes" and do not show up 3 times for events without canceling by changing your RSVP to "No" before the event, you will be removed and banned from participating in this Meetup group.
You agree that the organizer's opinion is final and that he or she may remove you from the group and may not grant you permission to participate in any activity upon his or her sole discretion.
You also give permission to Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures to free use of your name, picture and voice in any broadcast, telecast, print account, online or any other account in any medium of the event (the “personal release”). You understand that this personal release is perpetual in time and that it encompasses, without limitation, any copyright or right of publicity or privacy that you may have in your name, picture and voice.
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Upcoming events
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🚴 Fiesta Hermosa Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & Brunch
Dock 52, 13509 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, ca, USStay cool! Have fun. Join us on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach to Fiesta Hermosa on Memorial Day.
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
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 13 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 http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
5 attendees
Looking for 1 person for YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Trip - May 29 to June 2, 2026
Yosemite National Park Curry Village, 9010 Curry Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, USAre you interested in joining us for a 4 night trip to Yosemite National Park?
We are looking for 1 man who is a non-smoker and non-snorer who can bring their own bicycle, drive to Yosemite in their own car, and join us for the activities in our itinerary below. We will be sharing a tent cabin in Curry Village with 4 beds for this amazing trip. We already have 3 men coming. We will be riding our bikes everyday and hiking on the 9 mile Panorama Trail one way from Glacier Point to the Valley Floor on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Our Curry Village tent cabin is tucked right in the heart of Yosemite below the towering majesty of Half Dome and Glacier Point. The waterfalls are spectacular this year from the large snow pack.Here is our itinerary and schedule of what we will be doing:
Friday, May 29, 2026
9:00AM Depart Los Angeles and stop for lunch
4:30PM Arrive Curry Village in Yosemite National Park
5:30PM Bike Ride on the Valley Floor loop trail
7:00PM Dinner at Curry Village Cafeteria and Moonlight WalkSaturday, May 30, 2026
8:00AM Breakfast and buy picnic lunch at the store
9:00AM Depart Curry Village on the bicycle trail to Mirror Lake
10:00AM Hike around Mirror Lake
12:00PM Picnic Lunch
1:30PM - 3:30PM Continue Bike Ride around Yosemite Valley Floor
3:30PM Visit the Ahwahnee Hotel and Yosemite Falls before dinner
5:15PM Dinner at the Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room
7:00PM Evening Program and Moonlight WalkSunday, May 31, 2026
8:00AM Breakfast and buy picnic lunch at the store
9:00AM Drive in 1 car from Curry Village to Bridalveil Falls
9:30AM Drive over Tioga Pass with stops along the way
12:30PM Picnic Lunch or stop at a Cafe near Mono Lake for Lunch
1:30PM Visit Mono Lake
2:30PM Afternoon drive back to Yosemite Village over Tioga Pass
4:00PM Bike Ride on the Valley Floor loop trail
6:30PM Dinner (Pizza & Beer/Beverage Bar or Curry Village Dining Room)
8:00PM Evening Program
9:00PM get snacks and lunch items at Curry Village Store for tomorrow's hike before the store closes at 10:00PMMonday, June 1, 2026
6:30AM Coffee Corner for Breakfast or quick Curry Village Breakfast
7:30PM Depart to Yosemite Lodge to catch Hiker's Bus
8:30AM Hiker's Bus to Glacier Point
9:30AM - 10:00AM Visit Glacier Point and lookout
10:00AM - 5:30PM Hike Panorama Trail to Valley Floor (9 miles one way)
6:45PM Dinner at Curry VillageThe Panorama Trail follows the horseshoe rim on the top of Yosemite Valley. We will stop at the top of Illilouette Falls for a picnic lunch. Hike around the rim to Nevada Falls where we will stop for a break. Then we'll hike down the rock steps to Vernal Falls where we will stop for a break before joining the wet Mist Trail down to the Valley Floor. The elevation ranges from 7,200 feet at Glacier Point down to 4,000 feet on the Valley Floor. The hike is mostly downhill with some uphill switchbacks and down a rocky step trail along the waterfalls. Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are helpful.
Our Curry Village tent cabin has a wooden frame, floor, and door with canvas sides and roof. It has 4 beds and an electrical light. Sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided also. The nearby bathroom and shower house are shared among the guests.
Bear-proof Storage Locker
Our Yosemite cabin is equipped with a bear-proof storage locker. The interior dimensions of this locker are 23" in height x 47" in width x 20" in depth. The locker is for storage of all items that have a “scent” to them including food, toiletries, ice chests, bug repellent, and sunscreen. Everything stored in the bear locker must be fully enclosed to prevent ants from coming in. Remember, you CANNOT store these items in your vehicle nor in the tent cabin. Be sure to remember to bring a flashlight to find your way around Curry Village at night.
Transportation
We will be driving from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park. The driving distance to Yosemite and within the park is approximately 700 miles round trip. There are free shuttles to Valley Floor locations inside the park.
Curry Village Pavillion
Cooking facilities and campfire rings are NOT available in Curry Village. However, there are several dining options at Curry Village including a pizza deck, bar food, cafeteria and store.
You can enjoy an a-la-carte breakfast and dinner in the cafeteria where a salad bar (subject to availability,) entrees, sides and desserts are available.Evening Program
Yosemite evening programs cover a wide range of topics about the park. Learn about the natural and cultural history of Yosemite through a variety of interpretive films and live talks from the National Park Service and numerous park partners.. These hour-long Yosemite evening activities are free of charge and held at the amphitheaters at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge. See the Yosemite Guide at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/guide.htm for details.
PAYMENT for Lodging and Hikers Bus
$228.50 is payable in advance and is non-refundable.
$200.00 is for 4 nights of lodging in our shared tent cabin and $28.50 is for the one-way hiker's bus.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US?
If you want to join us for this trip please RSVP on this Meetup with a phone number where you can be reached, and I'll contact you. Please respond as soon as possible when you are sure you can come to Yosemite and join us for the activities on this trip.
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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits! A bucket list adventure
LAX AIRPORT, 1 World Way, LOS ANGELES, CA, USOur Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.
It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)I am new at this.
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.How much does this cost?
Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600Trip Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals everyday on the trek
- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
- Camping equipment such as tents, tables, chairs.
- Lead Guide, Assistant Guides, Porters and CookRSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUESTTo see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our ZoomThe MAIN location where this event is posted:
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here for our other events:
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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Great Migration Photo Safari & Zanzibar Extension ~ Journey of a Lifetime
LAX AIRPORT, 1 World Way, LOS ANGELES, CA, USWe all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.
Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below)
Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.
On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!
Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
The itinerary is:
July 5 Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha
July 6 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
July 7 Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive
July 8 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
July 9 Serengeti (Central)
July 10 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 11 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 12 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron
July 13 Lake Natron to Arusha
July 14 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International AirportAll of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!
How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748
We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save.***Airfare is not included.***
RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINKIF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
Land Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safariWe offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:
Price per person, Double occupancy $870.
Solo room - $1285
**Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included**
To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the $200 deposit through this secure linkFor more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST
Have more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message MarcAND/OR
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our ZoomCome to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.
To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/reginal camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here for our other events:
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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