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SAVE THE DATE
Next Social Event
Sunday, Aug. 11, The Brews Hall Torrance 2-5 PM
Come say goodbye to Larry and Adrienne Beale as they
prepare to start their retirement life in Northern California.
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Cool Breeze Century
Saturday Aug. 17 Ventura, CA Thirty-one members have signed up for one of the three Cool Breeze Rides (12 riders doing 60 Miles, 10 Riders doing 100 miles, and 9 Riders doing Hilly 100 Miles).
The Club has reserved a block of rooms less than a mile from the start location for those driving up on Friday afternoon. A group dinner will be held Friday night at 7 PM at a nearby restaurant.
A survey will be sent out to interested members to help determine the most popular start time for each ride. We will also help organize groups of riders with similar riding abilities.
Please send any questions or comments to GaryParsonsHome@gmail.com |
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Ride and Event Schedule Please note that you can always find updated ride
information on the club webpage "Calendar" tab |
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Tuesday LA Explorers Ride
Routes vary from weekly, usually 40-50 miles
Tour de France Brunch by Wendy
We are blessed to be hosted once again for what Darryl
Dalcin calls "Tour de France Brunch by Wendy". We use the RWGPS route
only part of the way, to get some respectable climbing in before heading to
Darryl and Wendy's house off of Crest. Digestion pace is promised on the
way home, and it's downhill.
Ride Leader : Mario
9 AM at Plaza South of Capt'n Kidd's |
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Wednesday Running Group
(AKA Chicks and Dudes)
Description: 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.
Location: Aviation Park (North of RB Performing Arts Center)
Start time: 9:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM
Leaders: Tom Aaker & Diana Bailey |
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Wednesday Hilly Ride
The full Wednesday ride continues!! Wednesday Hilly Ride – 25 miles, 1,839 feet
Ride start: 4:00 PM at Capt'n Kidd's Ride Leader: Larry Beale |
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Thursday Social Ride
The 25 mile Thursday social ride route heads north along the beach and along Ballona Creek to Centinela, then return for a loop on Westchester. This is a multilevel ride, L1 to L3, with three regroup stops. Post ride coffee at ~11 AM usually at Cafe Bonaparte on Pier Avenue Plaza.
Ride start: 9 AM at Manhattan Beach Pier
L1/L2 Ride Leader(s): Mario/Gary/Matt/Caro
L3 Ride Leader: Yi-Hwa Kim
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Thursday Gravel Ride
Led by Bob Kellogg
Starting at Manhattan Beach Pier, we take a leisurely ride up Bundy. At the top, we see continue on the trail up the canyon. We then head up to Mt Saint Mary's College and onto a trail leading up Mountaingate community. Then we head down the hill towards Sepulveda then the other side of the 405 and head up the Getty View Trail. All are very rideable, suitable for a strong beginner. Bring your gravel or mountain bike and a good attitude and let's ride!
Bundy Trail Exploring – 59 miles, 3,300 feet
Ride start: 8:30 AM at Capt'n Kidd's |
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Thursday Niteriderz -
Ride start: Malaga Cove Plaza at 5:30 PM. Route
L1/L2 pace, Lights front and rear required.
Ride Leaders : Linda Campbell, Tim O'Crowley & Luis Murillo
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Friday Java Ride
Variable route, L4 Pace
This week: Groundworks - Venice
Ride start: 9 AM at Plaza South of Capt'n Kidd's
29 miles 450 feet of climbing
Ride Leader: Laura Lohnes |
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Sunday Funday Ride (same ride, all levels) Route: Sunday Whale Watch Ride 31 mi, 1,500 ft
Ride start: 9 AM at Capt'n Kidd's
Note: That the first Sunday of each month, the ride changes to Jackson Market in Culver City. The next version of this ride is this Sunday, August 4th. |
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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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Featured Business Member
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Hermosa Cyclery, rents, sells and services bikes, skates and beach gear just steps from one of the most spectacular beachside bicycle paths in the world at 20 13th St Hermosa Street
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (310) 374-7816 | |
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L1 - Three PV Hill Climb Led by Tom Aaker |
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L2 - Alamitos Bay to Turtle Rock Led by Tim O'Crowley |
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L3 - Amalfi & Two Golf Courses Led by Greg Hess |
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L4 - Brentwood/Mar Vista Led by Trish Botsko |
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Gary demonstrating the maturity that comes with leadership |
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Dirty Turtle Gravel Ride Led by Bob Kellogg |
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A lot of smiles in this crew |
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Sunday - Whale Watch Ride
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Monday Bundy/Mandy Led by Richard Gould |
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Wednesday LA Explorer Ride Led by Mario Obejas |
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The return of Tom Aaker, welcome back |
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Friday Java Ride
Philz Coffee El Segundo
Led by Mike Bechtol
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Elsewhere
This week we have a few photos Carole sent in from her TDF adventure and one from Mike Barr who is doing a 7 day trip in Washington |
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Carol
at Col du Tourmalet TdF Stage 14 |
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Pro's
coming thru at Col du Tourmalet
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Carol and Kevin at Col de Pertus outside Le Lioran TdF Stage 11 |
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Day one for Mike, Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip
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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 next newsletter, please send it in by midnight 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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Bike Maintenance You Can Do at Home Workshop
Safety Cycle, a long-time Business Member of BCCCSB, is offering a one-hour workshop called “Bike Maintenance You Can Do at Home.” It is FREE to members, but you must register in advance as we are limiting attendance to just 20 members.
Learning to do basic maintenance on your bike at home can save you from costly repairs at your local bike shop.
Date & Time: Monday, Aug. 5, 6 PM
Location: 23112 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, (310) 375-4888
Workshop Agenda
· Cleaning and lubricating your chain
· Checking tire wear indicators
· Easy removal and reinstalling of the rear tire
· Inspecting brake pads and rotor for wear
· Measuring chain stretch
· Proper cleaning of bike components
· Lubricating spoke nipples, front & rear derailleurs
· Checking bike frame for signs of fatigue/cracks
· Check bike shoe cleat screws for proper tightness
· Tubeless tires maintenance
Send comments or questions to GaryParsonsHome@gmail.com |
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Hermosa Cyclery http://www.hermosacyclery.com/
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Triathlon Lab http://triathlonlab.com/ |
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If you come across anything you feel other club members would enjoy, please submit it to Dale and Larry at Newsletter@bcccsb.org. We will try to fit in all appropriate material.
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