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New Members
George Euan Brett Candioty Youri Chang Lars Honka Michael Schepps Robert Stieber |
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Picking Up Your BCCCSB Jersey Order
If you ordered a Beach Cities Cycling Club jersey or other clothing accessories, you can pick them up at “Really Great Bicycle Service,” 665 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach, on or after Monday, October 05, during the following hours:
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Monday - Friday 11 am – 7 pm
Please consider using Really Great Bicycle Service (https://www.rgbsq.com/ ) for all your bike maintenance needs, as they offer competitive pricing and 5 Star service to BCCCSB members. |
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BCCCSB Holiday Party
Hold the Date
Sunday, December 13, 5 PM to 9 PM
Blue Water Grill, Redondo Beach
Tickets go on sale November 1 |
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Ride and Event Schedule Please note that you can always find updated ride
information on the club webpage "Calendar" tab |
Saturday Club Rides
Ride Start: 8:00 AM Captain Kidd's
Level, Distance, Climb, Route, Ride Leader
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L1 49 miles 2,771 ft Pico Rivera, Monrovia & Chantry Flats
Gary Chien
Remote Start: Pico Park at 9528 Beverly Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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L2 49 miles 2,771 ft
Pico Rivera, Monrovia & Chantry Flats
TBD
Remote Start: Pico Park at 9528 Beverly Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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L3 38 miles 2,644 ft
PV Hilly Extended Route
Carl Tank
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L4 33 miles 612 ft
Culver City - original route to Sid K Park
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Tuesday LA Explorers Ride
Led By Mike Webb
Ride Start: 9:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Temescal Overlook
L2/L3 Pace: 42 miles 1,016 ft
Enjoy a short ride up the coast, then climb up Temescal Canyon and loop over to the Pacific Palisades Overlook, situated 200 feet above the Pacific Coast Hwy with GREAT views of the Malibu Coastline. Coffee and snack afterward? |
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Wednesday Hilly
Led By Carl Tank
Ride Start: 4:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Wednesday Hilly Ride
L3+ Pace: 26 miles, 1,902 ft This short late afternoon ride is ideal for members who would like to improve their overall riding performance and become better climbers. The ride incorporates short hill climbs and rollers in Palos Verdes, making for a nice hill climbing training ride. Gorgeous ocean view vistas are a bonus, free of charge.
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Wednesday Running Group
Location: Aviation Park (North of RB Performing Arts Center)
Start time: 9:00 - 10:00
Leaders: Tom Aaker & Diana Bailey Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM a group of BCCCSB friends meets for a run on the track next to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Please come join us - the track offers free, ample parking, restrooms and water fountains. |
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Thursday Social Ride
Ride start: 9:00 at Manhattan Beach Pier
Ride Levels
· Group 1: L1/L2 (18-22 MPH), Ride Leader - Matt Peck
· Group 2: L3 (16-18 MPH), Ride Leader - Yi Hwa Kim The 25 mile Thursday social ride route heads north along the beach and along Ballona Creek to Centinela, then returns for a loop on Westchester.
This is a multilevel ride, L1 to L3, with multiple regroup stops. Post ride coffee at ~11 AM usually at Cafe Bonaparte on Pier Avenue Plaza.
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Thursday Gravel Ride
Led By Bob Kellogg
Ride start: at Pump Track
Route: Inglewood Pump Track Practice
This week, we are focused on putting in some practice laps at the Inglewood Pump Track. Your ride leader will be driving to the track with an ETA of 9:30 AM. The plan is to ride for an hour or so. If you prefer to ride to the track you can use one of the routes below. The best bike for the track is probably a hard tail mountain bike, but any bike can work. Your ride leader will be on a gravel bike.
Important Note: E-bikes are prohibited on the pump track. E-bike riders are welcome on the routes below, but you will have to be a spectator at the track.
Dirt route - 33 mi, 1855 ft, Park to Playa to Pump Should take about 2.5 hours from MB pier.
Road Route - 30 mi, 853 ft, Inglewood Pump Track and SoFi Stadium Should take a little over an hour from Capt Kidd's. |
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Thursday Niteriderz
Led By Linda Campbell/Luis Murillo
Ride Start: Malaga Cove Plaza @ 5:30 PM Route: Niteriderz Route
L1/L2 pace - 14 miles; 1,143 ft
Come join the NITERIDERZ group for a challenging, yet friendly, playful, yet sprinty, evening ride around the west side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This is a fantastic way to improve your hill climbing abilities with a great group of riders. Group meets in front of the Neptune Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza parking lot.
Lights front and rear required.
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Friday Java Ride
Led By Mike Bechtol
Ride start: 8:55 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Gjusta - Venice Beach
L4 Pace - 27 miles 411 ft
An easy paced, flat ride to a local cafe or bakery in the South Bay or Westside. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and pastry and good conversation with friends.
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Sunday Funday Ride (same ride, all levels)
Led By Gary Parsons & Others
Ride start: 9:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Jackson Market
31 miles 638 ft
Join us the first Sunday of each month as we ride up to our favorite destination, Jackson Market Deli in Culver City for some hot coffee and snacks in their beautifully landscaped back patio.
Pace will be a casual 15 to 16 MPH on this very flat ride on mostly the beach and Ballona Creek Bike Paths.
This ride is a chance for newer members to go on a casual ride and get to know the other members of the Beach Cities Cycling Club, South Bay in a relaxed social setting. |
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Unsure of your ride level? Here's a handy guide what to expect at each level. The speed is average for flat road and no wind. |
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At Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo (ACTS Law) our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys represent victims in a broad array of case types, including cycling cases. Our bike accident lawyers know how distressing it can be after a crash and are zealous advocates in getting you the compensation you deserve while you focus on recovering. We've handled a wide range of bicycle cases and are prepared to help you through your unique situation. ACTS Law's South Bay office is managed by partner Bruce Brusavich, an experienced trial lawyer in a variety of areas including personal injury and medical malpractice.
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L1 - Griffith Observatory & House of Pies Led by Matt Peck
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Everyone enjoyed their slice of pie. Rumor has it the Bavarian Cream Chocolate Banana flavor was the favorite. |
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L2 - Griffith Observatory & House of Pies Led by Steve DeGroot
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Dale Mooney created the following video to document the ride. youtube.com/watch?v=wL7xXcBKVmU&feature=youtu.be
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L4 - Rocketship Park
Led by Carl Tank
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Tuesday LA Explorer Amalfi, East SaMo Led by Mario Obejas |
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Wednesday Hilly Led by Carl Tank |
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Big group getting in their hill training |
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Thursday Sprint & Social Ride
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Thursday Gravel Ride
Led by Bob Kellogg |
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Thursday NiteRiderz
Led by Luke Lohnes
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Friday Java Ride
Led by Matt Miller
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The group finished their ride enjoying breakfast burritos from Phanny's in Redondo Beach. |
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Beate Baltes riding through Albania and Greece being pulled by Armenian champion Olsian Velia. |
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Irwin Stalk, Scott Klein, and Diana Bailey riding in the Bay Area. |
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Paul Park representing BCCCSB in Korea. |
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Thank You to all who send in photos!
Didn't see the photo you wanted?
If you are wondering why there is no photo of a club ride that you did, it's because no one sent a photo in on time! To ensure that your photo appears in the newsletter, please send it by 5:00 PM on Sunday!
Photos should be sent to: newsletter@bcccsb.org. Also, please let us know the date, ride leader, and the ride the photo was from. If there was something special that should be in the caption, please include it in your email. |
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Hermosa Cyclery http://www.hermosacyclery.com/
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Really Great Bicycle Service
A Mobile & Shop Bicycle Repair Business
RGBSQ.com |
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Sports Basement
14351 Hindry Avenue, Hawthorne (Rosecrans Ave and 405 Fwy)
https://shop.sportsbasement.com/
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Coordinators
Ride Leader Coordinators:
Matthew Peck
Mario Obejas
info@bcccsb.org
Insurance Coordinator:
Gary Parsons
insurance@bcccsb.org
Newsletter Editor:
Matt Miller newsletter@bcccsb.org Social/Member Coordinator: TBD Zwift App Ride Coordinator: Dale Mooney dalemooney.sr@gmail.com |
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