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.
Start at the parking lot opposite Captain Kidd's, 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: Torrance Bakery, Old Town Torrance
L1 - 57 miles, 2300 feet elevation gain - Benedict Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 57 miles, 2300 feet elevation gain - Benedict Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 51 miles, 1380 feet elevation gain - Brentwood/Culver City/Baldwin Hills L3 Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 40 miles, 800 feet elevation gain - Brentwood/Mar Vista Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
Level 2 - You start out at the parking lot near Captain Kidd's in Redondo Beach. 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 to the starting point with perhaps a sojourn at one of our sponsor coffee shops. Here is the route.
Level 3 & 4 - You start out at the parking lot near Captain Kidd's in Redondo Beach. . 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 then head back to the starting point with perhaps a sojourn at one of our sponsor coffee shops. 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
Volunteers are needed to help educate young bicycle riders at Birney Elementary School. The school is located at 1600 Green Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
The event is on THURSDAY, January 24, 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 please contact Steve Reichlin.
This week's bakery: Saks on the Beach
L1 - 64 miles, 2000 feet elevation gain - PV-Seal Beach-Bogart's Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 64 miles, 2000 feet elevation gain - PV-Seal Beach-Bogart's Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 33 miles, 1600 feet elevation gain - PV Loop & Corner Store - Reverse Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 27 miles, 700 feet elevation gain - USS Iowa & Return Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
Enjoy $2 beers, $5 house wines, $3 bruscetta appetizers, cheese puffs and the company of friends at Roman Aroma. Sandwiches and all other menu items will be discounted 15%.
Also, inspect and try on Voler cycling kit for size.
The BCCC design has not changed, but Voler has improved material, added a reflective strip, a zipper pocket & modified jersey cuffs.
The BCCC products offered are the Pro Collection and the Peloton Collection, look here for more information https://www.voler.com/browse/cat/?cat=All&vm=4
The store is open from now until midnight on February 11th, garments will be shipped on March 29th.
Order here......https://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/26863
L1 - 64 miles, 1360 feet elevation gain - Joe's Carbon Canyon Loop Cue Sheet1 Cue Sheet2
L2 - 64 miles, 1360 feet elevation gain - Joe's Carbon Canyon Loop Cue Sheet1 Cue Sheet2
L3 - 46 miles, 1400 feet elevation gain - Spyglass - Back Bay Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 40 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain - Rustic Creek 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.
L1 - 73 miles, 3400 feet elevation gain - Topanga, Old Topanga, Cold Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 61 miles, 2500 feet elevation gain - Topanga, Old Topanga Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 47 miles, 1450 feet elevation gain - Bundy Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 31 miles, 460 feet elevation gain - Tongva Park Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 60 miles, 1140 feet elevation gain - Whittier Dam with Porto's Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 60 miles, 1140 feet elevation gain - Whittier Dam with Porto's Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 42 miles, 900 feet elevation gain - Porto's Bakery Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 23 miles, 600 feet elevation gain - Carson - Torrance Bakery Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 49 miles, 4200 feet elevation gain - PV Scenic & Oddballs Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 60 miles, 1140 feet elevation gain - PV Scenic & Oddballs Lite Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 33 miles, 1700 feet elevation gain - PV Loop & Corner Store Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 23 miles, 1600 feet elevation gain - Terranea Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 72 miles, 3400 feet elevation gain - Nichols, Franklin, Benedict Canyons Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 58 miles, 2500 feet elevation gain - Franklin Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 51 miles, 1900 feet elevation gain - Baldwin Hills & Mount St Mary Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 36 miles, 970 feet elevation gain - West LA College Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 77 miles, 2300 feet elevation gain - Trancas Market Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 77 miles, 2300 feet elevation gain - Trancas Market Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 59 miles, 1250 feet elevation gain - Malibu Cross Creek Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 41 miles, 830 feet elevation gain - Around Brentwood GC Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 50 miles, 4000 feet elevation gain - Donut Ride Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 44 miles, 3100 feet elevation gain - Donut Ride Lite Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 38 miles, 3000 feet elevation gain - PV Hilly West Side Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 33 miles, 1700 feet elevation gain - PV Loop & Corner Store Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L1 - 77 miles, 4700 feet elevation gain - Turnbull & Carbon Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L2 - 60 miles, 2760 feet elevation gain - Turnbull Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L3 - 60 miles, 2760 feet elevation gain - Turnbull Canyon Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
L4 - 47 miles, 2100 feet elevation gain - Turnbull Canyon Short Cue Sheet 1 Cue Sheet 2
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