Contents: - Announcements, News, Meeting notices
- The Week in Photos
- Upcoming Rides and Events
- Ride Prep
- Business Members
- The Lanterne Rouge
- Your Club Team
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Hold The Date
Official Club Membership Photo
Sunday, June 11, 2023 11:30 AM
We will be taking the “Official Club Membership Photo" at the Point Vicente Interpretative Center (AKA Whale Watch). Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 AM wearing your favorite club jersey (old or new). You can choose to ride your bike there or come by car.
Please send any questions or comments to GaryParsonsHome@gmail.com
Here is the photo we took back in 2019.
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Public Service Announcement from Bob Kellogg (Thanks Bob!)
As you may know, they are making plans to resurface the Vincent Thomas Bridge (VTB). Although the bridge itself is too narrow to add a bike/pedestrian lane, one could imagine hanging one on the side like the Bixby path we rode on Tuesday. They are currently accepting public comments on the resurfacing project. They are mainly looking for feedback on the lane closure schedule, but I submitted a comment saying they should look at adding a bike and pedestrian lane. You might consider submitting your own comment. It may not happen in our lifetime, but at least there will be some record of "the public" asking for it.
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Ever Ask Yourself How You Can Support Your Club? Consider becoming a volunteer Ride Leader
All BCCCSB rides are led by a volunteer Ride Leader and you too can join those honored ranks! To spread the load we only ask for a commitment to lead 3 rides a year. The club has a great Ride Leader Training Video HERE If you think you might be interested in helping lead rides, check out the training video and contact either of our Ride Leader Directors: Mario Obejas or Matt Peck
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BCCCSB Welcomes New Member
Susan Reichel
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Triathlon Lab, located at 1512 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, offers everything for the Cyclist or Triathlete.
Open Monday-Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM
310-374-9100
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L2 - Mount Baldy Village Led by Mike Bechtol
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At Pioneer Park before the ride
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It probably seemed like a good idea at the time
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Looking back at Glendora Mountain Road, after climbing it
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L3 - Long Beach Long Led by Greg Hess
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Friday Bun Ride Led by Sim Ezzes
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Sunday Whale Watch Ride - Group 1
Led by Luke Lohnes
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Sunday Whale Watch Ride - Group 2
Led by Krissy Lim
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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 one in! Photos should be sent: newsletter@bcccsb.org. Also, please let us know the date and the ride the photo was from. If there was something special that should be in the caption, please include it in your email. Please be aware that we typically don't check this email account until preparing the next newsletter, usually Sunday evening.
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Upcoming Rides and Events
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Routes vary from week to week, usually 40 to 50 miles.
This Tuesday's ride Tito Mansion, Will Rogers and Rustic Creek NOTE: There is a 21% chance of rain forecast for Tuesday morning - check your email for ride or cancelled notice
xx miles xxx feet of climbing
Led by Mario Obejas
Ride start: 9 AM at Cap't Kidd's
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Pace will be L2/L3, this route features a lot of climbs. Some are mild and a few are challenging. The biggest elevation gain is about 300 feet, so nothing epic; a good mid-week workout, for a for a ride that is just a little under 2 hours.
Wednesday Hilly Ride – 25 miles, 1844 feet
Ride start: 4 PM at Captain 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 we return for a loop on Westchester. There are 5 regroup points to accommodate both fast sprinters and slower paced riders (L2-L4). Post ride coffee at ~11 AM is de rigueur. Ride start: 9 AM at Manhattan Beach Pier Ride Leader: Mario/Gary/Sim/Matt
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L1/L2 pace, Lights front and rear required.
Ride start: Malaga Cove Plaza at 5:30 PM. Route Ride Leader : Tim O'Crowley
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Variable route, L4 Pace. This week: Groundworks-Venice – 29 miles, 620 ft
Ride start: 9 AM at Capt'n Kidd's Ride Leader: Sim Ezzes
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Saturday Club Rides (Level: distance, climb, route, Ride Leader) L1: 65 mi, 3,020 ft, Mulholland Mosey - Mike Bechtol
L2: 65 mi, 3,020 ft, Mulholland Mosey – Carol Fern L3: 39 mi, 826 ft, Expo Line Loop – Trish Botsco L4: 20 mi, 954 ft, Torrance Airport/PV Loop – TBD All rides start at Captain Kidd's at 8am.
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Sunday Funday Ride (same ride, all levels)
31 miles, 638 ft Jackson Market
Ride start: 9 AM at Capt'n Kidd's Please 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, June 4th.
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Ride Prep Always carry a spare tube of correct size and valve length for your wheels, tire levers and pump or CO2 with inflator Helmets are required on all Club Rides.
Aero (TT) bars should not be used while near other club riders. Front and rear lights are recommended.
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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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http://www.beachrealestategroup.com/
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Hermosa Cyclery http://www.hermosacyclery.com/
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Cafe Bonapart https://www.cafebonapartehb.com
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Triathlon Lab http://triathlonlab.com/
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The Lanterne Rouge –
This week's submission comes from Matt Peck
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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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