Southern California Cycling Group (and other fun events)

Join us for a bicycle ride this morning from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown for an early Dim Sum Brunch. EASY WAY: You can ride your bicycle one way and take the Metro back, or LONGER WAY: you can ride your bicycle round trip. *** Please join the Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup/ now to be notified of future bike rides. *** ___________________________ QUALIFICATIONS: This bicycle ride is very pleasant and suitable for all bike riders who can ride at least 16 1/2 miles one way or 33 miles roundtrip from North Hollywood to Chinatown on mostly flat terrain with a few rolling hills and underpasses at 12 to 15 miles per hour. ***You must wear a bicycle helmet and be at least 18 years old to ride with our group.*** ___________________________ MEETING LOCATION: North Hollywood Metro Station 5391 Lankershim Blvd. at Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 ___________________________ MEETING TIME: Arrive at 8:30AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. Meet at 8:45AM on the plaza above the escalators to the Metro station to introduce yourself. We'll go over the ride plan and have a safety talk. WE WILL DEPART AT 9:00AM. ___________________________ BIKE ROUTE MAPS: Here is a link to the Google Map for the bike ride from North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown (16.5 miles): https://goo.gl/maps/nsbFuv6V9Xu Here is a link to the Google Map for the bike ride from Chinatown back to the North Hollywood Metro Station (16.5 miles): http://goo.gl/9XvkPm ___________________________ DIM SUM BRUNCH: Our Dim Sum Brunch is at Ocean Seafood Restaurant where we will share all the dishes with our group. Please bring $30 CASH per person to cover the cost of your meal. ___________________________ ADDRESS OF THE RESTAURANT: Ocean Seafood Restaurant 750 N Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 ___________________________ AFTER BRUNCH: After brunch in Chinatown you can join us for the bike ride back to the North Hollywood Metro Station or return back to the North Hollywood Metro Station via the Red Line Metro Train from Union Station. ___________________________ WHAT TO BRING: - Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet. - Bring 2 spare tubes and a small pump or CO2 cartridges, levers and a patch kit in case of a flat tire. - Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with tires properly inflated and bike chain lubricated prior to the ride. - Bring food such as power bars to eat and water to drink. - Wear sunscreen to prevent a sunburn. Also bring a first aid kit. - Bring a bike lock. Do not leave your bike unattended at the North Hollywood Metro Station. - Bring your cell phone. - Bring a TAP card if you plan to return on the Metro or you can buy one at the station. - Bring cash for lunch. The restaurant only accepts cash for payment. ___________________________ 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. ___________________________ This event is crossposted in several Meetup groups.

Join us for Bowling and Dinner afterward. You'll get 2 games of bowling, and shoe rental is included. NEW BOWLERS are welcome to join us. You don't need to know how to bowl, we'll show you how. We'll cheer each other on and have fun! _____________________ MEETING TIME: Please arrive promptly by 4:30PM to check-in with Louis. You'll have time to get your bowling ball, shoes and meet your fellow bowlers. We'll have 2 hours for bowling and you're guaranteed to bowl at least 2 games with your team, so you don't have to feel rushed. _____________________ 💚 THE COST FOR BOWLING IS $20. You must pay in advance to save your space for bowling. You cannot pay at the bowling alley. After Friday, May 17, 2019, no refunds will be given, and the price will increase to $25. 💙 PRE-PAY $20 FOR BOWLING NOW with PayPal by clicking here: https://paypal.me/paylouis/20 IMPORTANT: 💜 BEFORE YOU CLICK ON "Send Payment Now" SCROLL UP and where it says "Add a note" type your: 1. First and Last Name and 2. CYCLING TEAM ❤️ Leave PayPal on "Sending to a friend." If you change this you'll have to pay Louis an additional $7 for fees. _____________________ DINNER: Join us for a bite to eat after bowling at Denny's Restaurant at 1010 W Alameda Avenue in Burbank which is just a few blocks from the bowling alley. The bowling alley has a snack bar also with food available for purchase. _________________________________________________ This event is crossposted on other Meetup groups, so you'll get a chance to meet lots of new people.

Join me on a 100-mile round trip ride from Griffith Park to Long Beach and back via the Los Angeles River Bike Path . This is an organized event that benefits the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC). Sign up today for the early bird registration fee. (The price goes up on Feb. 1.) Here is the link that contains additional information on the event and registration: http://la-bike.org/bike_ride/river-ride/ This is a great ride if it's your first century, as the course is relatively flat and fast. For those not quite ready for a century, there are additional distance options of 70, 50, or 36 miles. No matter what distance you plan on riding, sign up for the 100-mile ride so you can start the ride at 7:00 a.m. The event is well organized with six pit stops along the course that have refreshments and mechanical support. We plan on meeting a few minutes before the ride starts for a group picture and will try to stay together during the day. If our riders are traveling at a different pace, we will regroup at the pit stops. If the group size is large, we may end up riding in several sub-groups determined by speed. This will be the 8th year in a row that I have participated in this event. It is always a good time. Join me this year, and I will buy you a beer at the post-ride expo. Dennis DISCLAIMER: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries or accidents that may occur during events. By joining this event, 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 in any way for your safety. We are all just participants, nothing more.

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