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You must be at least 18 years old and wear a helmet to participate in our bike rides.
If you participate in our bike rides you agree to follow these RULES:
1. Follow the leader at all times during our bike rides and never ride ahead of the leader;
2. Do not cut ahead of other bike riders without passing on their left and yelling out "passing on your left" when there is sufficient room to do so;
3. If you have to stop for any reason such as a flat tire or other hazard, call the leader immediately on his cell phone and leave a message. Do not text him only because your text may not be heard;
4. Do not leave the bike ride without telling the leader. If you want to leave the bike ride tell the leader when we are stopped or call him on your phone and leave a message;
5. If you RSVP "Yes" for a bike ride and do not show up without canceling by changing your RSVP to "No," you will be removed from the group. If you are a "no show" three times you will be banned from the group.
If you do not follow these rules you will be asked to leave the bike ride, and you will be removed from the group.
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.
Upcoming events
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Awesome NYE Camping: Calcite Mine Slot Canyons, Galeta Meadows, Font's Point.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, USA, California, CA, USThis is easy camping, moderate hiking and a culture vulture tour all in one! AND Meteor Showers AND Night Photography opportunities.
This event is ALSO a NYE Alternative festivity or gathering. A more sedate appreciation of the world and the people in it. Celebrated together around a campfire.
The itinerary
Thu, Dec 31:
- Arrive when you can (anytime after 2PM)
- After sunset . . . Galeta Meadows at night.
- NYE at midnight.
- Quadrantids Meteor Shower before and after.
Fri, Jan 1:
Sunrise at Font's Pont for the ambitious
Hikes at Calcite Mine Slot Complex
Galeta Meadows (in the daylight)
Font's Point in the late afternoon (for those that missed it)Sat, Jan 2
Two Options . . .
For those with a 4X4 . . . Sandstone Canyon and Arroyo Tapiado
OR
For those who want a good hard hike . . . Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge . . . The worlds largest wooden trestle railroad bridge that is also semi abandoned.
A third option is Ladder Canyon/Painted Canyon (Slot Canyons)Sun, Jan 3 (on the way home)
Obsidian Buttes
Mud Volcanoes
Salvation Mtn
East Jesus
Bombay Beach
The Dinos at Cabazon.We will pack in a LOT!!!
"The Slot" A short but AWESOME hike
and (the slow version)
Galleta Meadows in Anza-Borrego
Font's Point (this is optional)
This vid shows The Slot and a lot of Font's Point The whole flat lakebed parts we are not going toI also suggest you just google "Font's Point Sunrise" in google images.
Cost? $105 Per Person.
- Payment Link (click the payment link to take care of payment)
You do not need a paypal to use the link. You can use any credit or debit card. Click continue as guest.
Mainly this will be what is called Tent Camping or Car Camping.
Meaning most folks will be in tents and our cars are parked nearby and easily accessible. Thus you can bring lots of gear easily.You do bring your own tent, sleeping gear and food.
This way it's the kind of food you like and you can make meals when you wish. Also . . . the logistics of us providing tents and food and making meals would fill up a cargo truck.What are you providing?
- We will be providing tons of of hardwood firewood.
- Stove Burner for community use.
- Hot water for instant meals and teas.
- The site for up to three nights camping.
- Leading Activities/Schedule
- The social
- The campfire time
- The meetup
What are the restrooms and showers? Is there electricity?
Use your car to charge your phone.
There will be flush restrooms and coin-op showersIs this dog friendly? Yes. Dogs OK on the trail (mostly).
Is this kid friendly? Yes.
To attend this event:
- RSVP on this event. (then)
- Payment Link (click the payment link to take care of payment)(then)
- Click Here and fill out our google form
You can also fill out the form if only interested and want to stay in the loop.
Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)
and/or
Click Here for our Local Camping Zoom Q & A (once a month) 7:30 PM
Meet others attending, be social. Come to the zoom and ask any questions about the event.
Also:- General Policies Including: Notice of Non-Discrimination, General Refunds Policy, Cancelation Policies as well as General Liability and Safety Policies/Procedures/Practices
- Carpool info
- Newbie Camping Advice All things GEAR
- Newbie Camping Advice All things FOOD
Main Event Link
Pix from a previous time we went
AND lastly:
To see and join our other eventsQ What about food?
Fri eve is a Potluck as people arrive as they arrive. People will arrive to midnight even. Late is OKQ Carpools How does this carpool thing work?
A When you sign up your info is taken. 1 week before the event carpool info will go out all as a matrix and matching is done then.Q I don't camp OR I have not camped OR I am a newbie camper. Is this a good start?
A YES!!!! Car is steps from the site. Site is flat and without rocks. Plenty people there to help and be company. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and running water and even showers!!Q I want to come but don't have a friend to come with.
A Most folks come on their own. After all it is a meetup. You will feel right at home with a good bunch of good people enjoying the stunning outdoors and adventure.Q I want to do the hiking but not the cultural wasteland stuff.
A That's OK.TERMS
Payment is Refundable (less any fees) if you cancel more than 2 weeks before the event. Under 2 weeks and credit given for future event.Rain and Weather: The canyon hikes are carved by water. Rain will reschedule.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: On our event we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion. This is NOT true of all organizers or all groups. Some overtly or secretly limit, exclude, discriminate.
We do not discriminate by age, gender, gender preference, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, disability or family status.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events to.
We welcome all . . . And that includes you.
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