Start at the Roman Aroma parking lot, where some members will be meeting for a casual ride (13 - 15 mph) in search of an idyllic Cafe/Bakery to enjoy a cup of coffee, a fine pastry and chat about important, or unimportant events. The group has discovered several charming cafes, and plenty more are yet to be discovered, so the route varies, round trip is usually about 35 miles.
This week's Bakery: Roman Aroma
L1 - 61 miles, 1100 feet elevation gain - Three Rivers Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 61 miles, 1100 feet elevation gain - Three Rivers Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 42 miles, 730 feet elevation gain - Two Rivers Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 38 miles, 740 feet elevation gain - Watts Towers & Dales Donuts Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
Level 2 - You start out from Redondo Union High School Parking Lot. You move more to the east through Torrance reaching the edge of Lomita. You head back towards Torrance Hospital. In the Telo Industrial Park you take a short break and learn about upcoming Club activities and a few safety reminders. You mount up and ride past the hospital and past the west side of the Torrance Airport. You just skirt the north side of PV as you head back towards the beach. From Torrance Beach you head south and round the west side of PV until you reach the Whale Watch (Interpretive Center). After a short break, you head back north to the coffee shop. After a well-deserved cappuccino break, you head back to the RUHS Parking Lot. Here is the route.
Level 3 & 4 - You start out from Redondo Union High School Parking Lot. You move more to the east through Torrance reaching the edge of Lomita. You head back towards Torrance Hospital. In the Telo Industrial Park you take a short break and learn about upcoming Club activities and a few safety reminders. You mount up and ride past the hospital and past the west side of the Torrance Airport. You just skirt the north side of PV as you head back towards the beach. From Torrance Beach you head south and round the PV Golf Course on your way to the coffee shop. After a well-deserved cappuccino break, you head back to the RUHS Parking Lot. Here is the route.
Start at the parking lot opposite Captain Kidd's Market, head north to Santa Monica, using Vista del Mar to the Marina, and stopping at the the Ocean Avenue bathrooms, from here, riders have choices. Some riders simply return back to CCC, for a roughly 35 mile out-n-back ride. Expect a Level 2 maybe a Level 3 pace Others, depending on the whims of the group, will take in climbs such as Mandeville, Amalfi, or Temescal. Possibly they could go on PCH to Cross Creek and back, or just do a lap around Brentwood Country Club. So, for these riders, mileage will be closer to 50 miles. The pace will be dictated by the riders, most likely Level 1 or Level 2.
Start at the parking lot opposite Captain Kidd's, where some of the members will be meeting for a ride!
Level 2 ride - around 23 miles with a few hills.
L2 Cue Sheet
Level 3 ride - around 21 miles with a few hills.
L3 Cue Sheet
You meet on the Manhattan Beach Pier just adjacent to the bike path for the Thursday Ride. Head north on the bike path into Marina del Rey and up Ballona Creek. After a brief regroup at the bridge, this first segment ends at Centinela (some riders will sprint somewhere on the path to Centinela). Riders turn around and stop at the nearby wooden trellis deck for a brief respite/regroup. On the next segment riders head back over the bridge and up Pershing to Westchester Parkway. Some riders will log extra mileage by riding a fast lap around Westchester Parkway, looping back just before the Manchester intersection. Others will simply continue back toward Hermosa Beach. This route is ~30 miles out-n-back. Expect a Level 2 or a Level 3 pace, with Level 1 sprints (24-30mph) by some, multiple regroups and always no-drop. The ride typically ends with coffee/cake/ commiseration at Bonaparte's Cafe at the Hermosa Pier, or Roman Aroma on Catalina Ave.
Here is video of a typical ride, produced in May 2017.
L1 - 58 miles, 3140 feet elevation gain - Bundy/Crestwood/Westridge/Amalfi Cue Sheet1 Cue Sheet2
L2 - 58 miles, 3140 feet elevation gain - Bundy/Crestwood/Westridge/Amalfi Cue Sheet1 Cue Sheet2
L3 - 56 miles, 1205 feet elevation gain - Malibu Cross Creek Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 28 miles, 420 feet elevation gain - Broken Spoke Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
Please note: this is a 2 day event! This event registration is for TUESDAY only. There is a separate email request for Wednesday volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help educate young bicycle riders at Adams Middle School. The school is located at 2600 Ripley Avenue, Redondo Beach.
The event is on TUESDAY, October 2, starting at 8:00am and ending at 3:00pm.
Three volunteer sessions are available. If you don't have time for a full day, there are morning and afternoon sessions for you to choose.
Full session - 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Morning session - 8:00am to 12:00 noon.
Afternoon Session - 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Lunch will be available for all sessions.
If you are a first time volunteer, not to worry! We will have one of our veterans show you the ropes. Also, if you have any health restrictions, we can assign you to an easy task: a greeter, directing the children to the various stations, etc.
Thank you in advance for volunteering and helping to create the next generation of safe riders!
To volunteer, simply register for this event. If you have any questions contact Steve Reichlin at: steve.reichlin@gmail.com
Please note: this is a 2 day event! This event registration is for WEDNESDAY only. There is a separate email request for Tuesday volunteers.
The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 3, starting at 8:00am and ending at 3:00pm.
L1 - 50 miles, 4000 feet elevation gain - Donut Ride Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 44 miles, 3200 feet elevation gain - Triple Java Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 44 miles, 1400 feet elevation gain - Carson-Long-Beach-PV Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 32 miles, 650 feet elevation gain - Carson-Torrance Bakery Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 63 miles, 1960 feet elevation gain - PV-Seal Beach Loop Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 63 miles, 1960 feet elevation gain - PV-Seal Beach Loop Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 44 miles, 1400 feet elevation gain - Reverse Retirement Ride Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 27 miles, 700 feet elevation gain - USS Iowa & Return Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
Kyle & staff of Safety Cycle are hosting a BCCC Happy Hour.
Schedule of events:
5:30 - 6pm Clinic: a demonstration of quick & efficient ways to keep your bike clean after every ride.
6:00 - 8:00 pm Taco Truck hosted by Safety Cycle, BYOB if you wish to consume alcoholic drinks.
L1 - 60 miles, 4400 feet elevation gain - Santiago & Trabuco Canyon Var 1 Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 60 miles, 4400 feet elevation gain - Santiago & Trabuco Canyon Var 1 Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 49 miles, 1460 feet elevation gain - The Shack Ride Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 35 miles, 350 feet elevation gain - Joe's Crab Shack to Balboa Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 83 miles, 4500 feet elevation gain - Latigo Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 67 miles, 3000 feet elevation gain - Topanga, Mulholland, Old Topanga Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 40 miles, 970 feet elevation gain - Rustic Creek Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 31 miles, 460 feet elevation gain - Tongva Park Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 63 miles, 7100 feet elevation gain - Red Box - Dawson Saddle Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 52 miles, 5800 feet elevation gain - Red Box - Slip Saddle Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 50 miles, 780 feet elevation gain - Reverse Retirement Ride Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
All authoritative information, including official registration and route info is at: El Tour de Tuscon
The club event registration is primarily to share interest and indicate participation to other members (i.e., by "registering" here).