What we’re about
This group is looking for other E-bikers to take our E-bikes out on bike paths, roads and dirt. I’ll try to post at least two rides a week. Bike path rides are usually along a river or beach and range from 15 to 40 miles with very little elevation gain. Our city street and road rides can range from 20 to 35 miles with elevation gains from 500’ to 5000’. I pick cities to ride in that offer hills to challenge our e-bikes. There are those of us that have E-mountain bikes that are looking to take them on dirt, so I will be posting dirt rides which, for the most part, will be on fire roads (wide track). There are a lot of these roads in our open spaces and national forest which can open up new areas usually too far to hike in a day. Presently, this group will not be riding on single track dirt trails unless they are easy.
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MTB - Topanga State Park
Trippet Ranch Parking Lot, 20825 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, USROUTE: < This is the route we will be riding
With valley and ocean views, we'll have a scenic mountain bike ride on this route. We'll be riding on wide dirt roads through Topanga State Park.
Make sure your inner tubes are filled with slime.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Trippet Ranch parking lot in Topanga State Park at 9:00am.
PARKING FEE: Yes. Probably $10-$12. If you have a Golden Bear pass (regular or limited), parking is free.
DISTANCE: 19 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 2900'
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Intermediate
TERRAIN: Dirt fire roads.
RESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of the bike ride.
MY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460
NOTE: Cell phone reception is non-existent in the parking lot. We will have it again as we gain some altitude.
2 attendees
CicLaVia Heart Of LA + "Food Crawl" & Side Tour
Cargo Snack Shack, 1279 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA, USGet multiple Fun Cycling Events for the price of 1. We start from the Los Angeles State Historic Park where there is free parking on adjacent streets. From our start location in front of the Cargo Snack Shack we will embark on a guided bicycle tour of interesting food stops and hidden gems in the Downtown Los Angeles Area and join the main event with CicLaVia.
This will be a mix of easy bike riding (12 mph or less on mostly closed streets) and walking with frequent stops to take pictures and indulge in local eateries. Among some of the planned stops:
Long's Family Pastry. Chinese - Dim Sum
Olvera Street. Mexican - Taquitos
Little Tokyo. Japanese - Mochi, Taiyaki, Imagawayaki
6th St Bridge. Photo Op
The Last Bookstore. (Opens @ 11:00 am)
The Donut Man + Much More @ Grand Central Market - Fresh Fruit Filled Donuts, Tacos, McConnell's Ice Cream, BBQDepending upon time and group size, we might visit a few hidden rooftops and garage tops with panoramic views of the city. There may be an optional lunch after the ride if anyone is still hungry after all of the food stops. The ending time is an approximation and depends on how much food/photos the group wishes to indulge in.
Route:
We will follow the CicLaVia route (see photo below) but add a few detours and stops for photos and food. Round trip for the CicLaVia portion is approximately 14 miles + a couple of extra miles for our detours.Requirements:
Helmets are mandatory. Bring a bike lock. Make sure your bike is in good operating condition and bring at least one spare inner tube or sealant/plugs if you are running tubeless. e-bike is not required.Parking: Free Parking along adjacent side streets - Paid parking inside the State Park. Come early for the best parking spots. Check signs for time limits.
Restrooms: inside the Los Angeles State Park (Opens at 8:00 am). Additional porta potties & drinking water along the route.
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Sign up to this event constitute participant's agreement to release all liability against organizers/host/sponsors of this event. We are limiting the # of participants but may open additional slots to a waitlist with priority to current members of this meetup.
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BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES - 35 MILES
Location not specified yetThe city of Ojai celebrates Ojai Day the third Saturday of October each year. So, mark your calendar for this event because there's lots of entertainment, arts & crafts and food. So plan on having lunch there or someplace nearby. Bring snacks.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and bike lock. Also, check your bike out at home to make sure it's in working order and tires inflated before you arrive at the meetup location.
MEETUP LOCATION: (<-Click) 8:45 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that's nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. There is a parking fee, but you may find some free street parking.
MEETUP DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 18th no later than 8:45 a.m.
We will plan on starting ride at 9:00am.- MEETUP PARKING FEE: Free parking on the street, fee for lot parking
- DISTANCE: 35 miles round trip
- DURATION: 6+ hours
- ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet
- RESTROOMS: There is a restroom at our meetup location and at our destination in Ojai and also one in Foster Park where we will make a quick stop.
- BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two-lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California.
- THE PACE: 12 MPH on up
- LEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up
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DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event I organize—YOU 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.You agree to release me, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation. I am not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.
Emergency Support
While I am not liable for your safety, I am committed to assisting in the event of an emergency. However, access to help may be delayed due to terrain, signal limitations, or other factors beyond my control.Participant Readiness
To reduce risk and promote a safe experience, all participants must arrive adequately prepared:- 🚴♂️ A well-maintained bicycle suitable for the terrain
- 💧 Sufficient water and snacks
- 👕 Weather-appropriate clothing and layers
- 🧢 Helmet (required) and protective gear
- 📱 Charged phone or personal navigation device (recommended)
If (we) reasonably believe a participant is not properly equipped or physically prepared, (we) reserve the right to ask them not to join the ride. This is not personal—it's about safety. We will gladly follow up afterward to help you get ready for a future ride.
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