E Biking LA County and Beyond

• FINAL MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 10:00am at Mill Creek Summit on the Angeles Forest Hwy.
• PARKING FEE: ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED
• RESTROOMS: At the beginning, middle and end of bike ride.
• ROUTE
• DISTANCE: 22 miles
• ELEVATION GAIN: 3300'
• TIME: 10:00am to 2:30pm (approx)
• THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
• DURATION: 4+ hours
• LEVEL: This is an easy ride for e-biking.
• TERRAIN: Paved road without cars.

DEBRIEFING: After the ride we can have lunch at The La Cabana Restaurant (2370 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton).

MAP PROBLEMS? In case you are having trouble bringing up the maps for the Initial and Final meetup locations, here are coordinates that you can enter into google maps to get those locations:
Initial meetup location: 34.47217387504256, -118.19920308650465
Final meetup location: 34.39186413693605, -118.08090184235257
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DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event organized by the "E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group" —YOU (all riders, event attendees) voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike -- bike/bike -- accidents and/or death.

You agree to release the leaders, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation.

The leaders for the "E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group" are not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.

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Catalina has approximate 40 miles of open bike trails to explore and enjoy. This is an adventure that only a few have experienced and we are extending an invitation to a limited number of meetup members.

Trip Highlights
· Travel to Catalina via Boat Ride on Catalina Express
· Bring your own e-bike or rent one upon arrival on the island
· Ride to the airport and multiple vista points
· Optional stop at the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden
· Post bike ride shopping along the Avalon oceanfront

Boat Info
Departure from San Pedro to Avalon at 8:45 am
Leave Avalon at 6:00 pm
Travel time each way 1 hr 15 mins
Roundtrip fare $85.70 - $94.00
Bike charge roundtrip $7.00. (e-bike MUST have removable battery)
https://catalinaexpress.com/schedule-fares/
Reservations are required - Confirm your reservation in the comments section below.
Parking $23 – Day Rate

Bike Info
You can bring your own bike. MTB E-bike highly recommended.
Rentals are available at https://catalinabiking.com/
One day rental 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (sharp) for e-bike is $74.20
Reserve online to guarantee availability and rate
Helmet is included with the rental but you can bring your own helmet and water bottles as needed

Other Notes
Due to backroad access permit requirements, this event is limited to a total of 7 participants. 2 slots are reserved for the organizers so 5 additional slots will be available for meetup members. Signups without reservations by Monday 3/16 will be removed to allow for potential waitlist members.

There will be some off road riding along with steep terrain. This ride is not for beginners. Rest stops and food stops will be available on the route. Bring proper clothing/layers and sufficient hydration/nutrition. Helmets are mandatory.

Brook will be the official leader of this ride as I have never been on Catalina. I plan to rent an ebike and serve as sweep.

Weather
14 day forecast

Departure Location
Catalina Sea and Air Terminal
Berth 95, San Pedro, CA 90731
(at Swinford and Harbor Boulevard)

Questions?
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