BIKE FLAT OCEAN TRAILS – EZ BIKE RENTALS - SEAL BEACH TO QUEEN MARY – PICNIC

THE START IS SEAL BEACH PIER – Seal Beach to Queen Mary
10:00 – Saturday June 7 – Mostly All Flat - Pack Your Lunch is Advised
Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast. 20+/- Miles. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be Willing and Able to ride as part of a supportive group. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended.
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. (Bike Rentals – see end of post – very easy)
JUST SHOW UP
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)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions. If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is [rbileszelle@gmail.com](mailto:rbileszelle@gmail.com)
SEAL BEACH START – COME EARLY
Come early and stroll down main street, have coffee, or breakfast and meet at the pier a bit before 10:00.
Facing the pier, we will be meeting in the grass to the right of the pier
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.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 350 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.
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.
START
10:00 Leaving from the Seal Beach Pier. Park in Seal Beach neighborhoods and come to the pier.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for all the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ very little PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. We head over towards the marina and then on to 2nd Street. We make our way to the ocean and turn left to the Alamitos Peninsula. We then do all of the Long Beach bike path to the Aquarium and the Lighthouse. We cross over the Queensway Bridge to the Queen Mary. After some time at the Queen Mary, we come back across the bridge to a stop for food and a picnic. Post lunch we come back to Seal Beach. This a is a flat route with a lot of sunshine and cool breezes.
PICNIC
After the Queen Mary we will stop at the Shoreline Aquatic Park for lunch. Pack your lunch or see what food trucks are close by.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Biking and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. 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 your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Seal Beach neighborhood and walk to the rental shop. Then peddle up to the pier.
BIKE RENTALS – OPENS AT 9:00 – BE EARLY AND RELAXED
Call the shop to schedule a rental.
Main Street Cyclery
317 Main Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-430-3903
https://mainstreetcyclery.com/