What we’re about
This group is open to recreational riders of all skill levels. Let's explore Los Angeles & California on a bicycle, get some exercise and have fun. We are primarily an ebike group, but all bikes are welcome to join in.
If you would like to host a ride let me know!
Meetup Waiver & Release of Liability
IN CONSIDERATION for being permitted to participate in this meetup, all participants and their guest(s) (personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin) are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, sponsors, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this meetup.
By participating in meetup events, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant's or other's actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location(s) or facility(ies). Participants and their guest(s) assume all known and unknown risks of participation in this meetup.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 🚴 Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & BrunchDock 52, Marina del Rey, CA
Stay cool on our bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach, so come and get some exercise. E-bikes are welcome too!
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
QUALIFICATIONS:
All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bicycle paths for 26 miles round trip and can keep up with a group riding at a speed of 13 miles per hour for approximately 2 hours.
IMPORTANT:
*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. ***
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at 8:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot.
Meet Patrick at 8:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions. Patrick's cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under "You're Going.")
We will depart at 9:00 AM.
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BRUNCH:
We will stop for brunch at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This bike ride is crossposted on other Meetup groups.
The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
