Studio Tour, Art Tour, Tech Tour Bike Rides @ LA Zoo

We are back at the zoo this month with your choice of fun and challenging rides. These are relaxed pace no-drop tours with multiple stops to regroup. You have a choice of either ride. The basic and extended rides will be led by volunteers from the Los Angeles Wheelmen Cycling Southern California since 1945.

EASY 10 MILE RIDE
We have our classic beginners 10 mile studio tour that goes into Burbank and pass along Warner Bros, Disney, ABC, Disney Animation (the site of the originally planned Disneyland, Disney Imagineering Campus and DreamWorks. There will not be any celebrity sightings and we won’t be able to actually enter the studio lots but be on the lookout for hidden Mickeys and see if you can spot the iconic DrewamWorks logo on their gigantic lot.

This route takes advantage of bike friendly streets and is a good introduction to those who are new to riding in a group and riding on public streets. The 10 mile tour should be completed by 10:00 am or sooner.

10 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38935436
Cue Sheet: http://www.bfk.com/wheelmen/Newc_April_Short.pdf

30 MILE FOOTHILL RIDE
The second option is a modest but hilly 30 mile tour of Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge.

The 30 mile route has 2 highlights. First we head to Pasadena and climb up to the hillside campus of the Art Center College of Design. The campus is closed on Sunday but we will loop through the campus and locate their art gallery and auto design exhibits for a future visit. We may even see deer.

Continuing with the climb we circle east for a close look at the JPL campus, where NASA’s robotic missions are designed and tested. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-jet-propulsion-laboratory-has-a-bold-new-look.

Current route link:[ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39493025](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39493025)
Current cue sheet: http://www.bfk.com/wheelmen/art_center_jpl.pdf

Both routes start at 8:30 am. from the LA Zoo where there is plenty of free parking (See photo of location).

The LA Wheelmen http://www.lawheelmen.org/newcomer-rides warmly welcomes beginners but is primarily for those interested in expanding their horizons in terms of routes, learning to ride in groups, or just getting to know bike-friendly LA highlights.

Requirements:

Helmets are mandatory. Make sure your bike is in good operating condition and bring at least one spare inner tube.

This is a self supported ride – there is no SAG. In case of a major mechanical breakdown, plan on calling an Uber or phone a friend.

Bring sufficient liquids/hydration and snacks/energy bar/gels…etc for the ride length and temperature.

Ebike? - OK if it is Class 1 or 3 and you keep a pace consistent with the group.

Guests? - OK - Bring them along or better yet have them sign up.
Restrooms: Porta Potty and drinking fountain ¾ mile from start at Pecan Grove Picnic Area in Griffith Park https://mapcarta.com/26897398/

Weather Forecast - https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/usa/pasadena-ca/ext

Waiver: http://www.bfk.com/wheelmen/wheelmenwaiver.pdf
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