Join us for a special beach bike ride where we will be riding our bicycles on the beach bike path and bike lanes around the LAX Airport.

E-bikes are welcome to join us also!

We will be taking a 10 mile extension from Imperial Highway to LAX Airport riding at the back of the airport and along the north runway at LAX. This extension is at https://goo.gl/maps/z3xqjLEm4U82

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This bike ride departs at 11:00AM.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bike paths for 40 miles round trip at 12 miles per hour which is a moderate pace. This bike ride takes about 4 hours with lunch.

You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.

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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:

Arrive at 10:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride.

Meet Louis at 10:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions.

We will depart promptly at 11:00 AM.

Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question.

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FREE PARKING:

There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot. For a map of Dock 52 and to get driving directions, click here: http://goo.gl/maps/8pJy5

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LUNCH:

We will stop for a break 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 and obey all traffic stops and signals.

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 in many Meetup groups.

VERY IMPORTANT:
Please RSVP for this Meetup and join SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CYCLING MEETUP GROUP at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup to be notified of any updates to this event and to be notified of future bike rides.

Happy New Year!

For our first Hike in 2026, Let's go to Peter's Canyon!

We have not hiked on this trail and personally hiked this trail once few years back.

This hike through Peters Canyon Regional Park is one of the most popular hikes with clean trails, climbs and flats, panoramic views, and wildlife spotting opportunities. This Peters Canyon hike takes you on a 2 hour loop of the park. The Full loop is over 6 miles, but we will be cutting short cut to 4.5 miles.

We will be meeting at the north trailhead: 8548 E. Canyon View Ave, Orange, CA 92869.

Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 650 ft
Dogs Allowed

Two parking areas are available and you have to pay a small fee.

Please refer to the guide for more info:
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/hiking-orange-county/peters-canyon-hike/

Please wear proper hiking shoes and do not attempt the hike if you are not physically ready.

LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:

We only organize events and do not claim that any of the organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers, event hosts, and/or volunteers are trained professional guides. We are volunteers; thus we're only inviting you to join us as friends hiking with friends.
Outdoor sports can be inherently dangerous, and from time to time, accidents may happen. By joining in any posted events, you agree that you're aware of the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with any activity, and that you're taking full responsibility for your own safety and well-being.
All participants must take full responsibility for their own actions, and adhere to the rules and regulations of any governmental agencies that exist, written or otherwise. By participating in this event, you are releasing Hiking for friendship meetup group and any of its organizers from any and all claims and liability, as stated in section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service Agreement (https://www.meetup.com/terms).
If you do not agree with the above, or are unsure of your ability to complete the event safely, please do not sign up.