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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.
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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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