Casual Bicycling Meet up

SATURDAY 10:00 BIKE OCEAN TRAILS – SOCIAL EXERCISING
Bike Ocean Trails around Newport Beach.. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? Open for all levels and should have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. Well organized, informal, and fun exercising while socializing. We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Rentals are EZ and delivered to the start - see end of this post.
JUST SHOW UP
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? New to Meet Up or if this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 375 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
PARKING
There is free, safe, and easy parking at the start. It is a dead-end street. If you are renting a bike, Liam the rental shop owner will deliver your rental to the start at the Galley Cafe.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike. You are responsible for You. Helmets HIGHLY recommended.
START
10:00 sharp! – Saturday - Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early and relax.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS – WHERE TO PARK
If you are bringing your bike park at the start – Galley Café.
If you do not have a bike SEE THE END OF THIS POST Directions for EZ Rentals.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bob Henry Park and - Newport Heights to neighborhoods in Newport Beach and then Hoag Ridge and Costa Mesa. We will have one mile of hard packed dirt and then to Channel Park for lunch on the water. After lunch we come back through Newport neighborhoods to Lido Isle and The Wedge. We return via the Ferry to Balboa Island. On this ride you will see Pirates, Cowboys & Indians, you will ride all the way across the USA and go places you’ve never been
PICNIC LUNCH
Back into Newport Beach, we will pause for a picnic at Channel Park. Pack your lunch or there are several places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer, and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. HELMETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using a phone while riding
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your toes and feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café. What Service!
RSI Bike Rentals – The owner is Liam: 714-600-9941
Balboa Island

CAMPOUT & RIDE FROM OJAI TO THE VENTURA COAST – CAMPING – CYCLING – NATURE
Campsites are limited and on a first come, first served basis. ACT FAST!
DETAILS
Arrive at Camp Comfort Park on Friday Nov 7th and stay until Sunday Nov 9th. On Saturday, ride 16 miles to the Ventura coast by way of a bike path completely separated from the roadway. Have lunch at the coast and ride back to Camp Comfort Park. There is the option to take the bus back to Ojai with your bike. This campground has fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, WiFi, laundry, showers, and running water. It also has electrical outlets at each site.
At some point we might want to visit the wine tasting rooms and eateries in Ojai.
The cost of a reservation for the weekend will be $106 per site. You might want to share the site and cost with a friend, though the sites are very small. Only two vehicles are allowed per campsite. Park rules state only one tent per site although they did not object to two small tents on our last trip.
You will need to bring your bike and provide the camping essentials for yourself including a tent, sleeping bag/pad, food, cooking utensils, and a camp stove. Appropriate clothing for cold nights and warm days is a must as is enough food for the entire event. You may be able to share items such as tents and camp stoves with others if you arrange to do so in advance.
RESERVATIONS
We have reserved and paid for a limited number of campsites. To obtain one of these campsites, send a text message to Wiley at ‪(714) 468-5609 no later than September 1st. You will then be provided with instructions to reimburse Wiley electronically via Zelle. Campsites are limited and on a first come, first served basis. ACT FAST!
Information on Camp Comfort Park:
https://www.ventura.org/parks-department/inland-parks/camp-comfort-ojai/
Information about the bike path:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/ojai-ventura-bike-path?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Photos of the bike path:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ojai-ventura-bike-path/photos
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES
Check-in on the day of arrival is 12pm noon and & check-out on the day of departure is 11am.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using a phone while riding
THE YES’s
Helmet
Good bike
Plenty of water for the ride
Tent
Sleeping bag & pad
Camp stove, utensils, and food
Appropriate clothing for cold nights and warm days
Hat & Sunscreen
Positive Attitude