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New Members Steve Camacho Mehdi Meratee Gilbert Yu |
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Ordering BCCCSB Custom Clothing Kit
We are now accepting orders for our custom BCCCSB apparel.
The following BCCCSB logo clothing are available to purchase:
· Jerseys (Sports Cut, Prisma & Omni)*
· Bibs and shorts
· Arm warmers, leg warmers, and lightweight sun sleeves
· Wind vests and jackets
· Socks
*The Sports Cut jersey is looser fitting, while the Prisma Jersey has a more tailored fit and slightly longer sleeves. Both use the same material. The Omni Jersey is a tighter-fitting (race cut) jersey and uses a lighter-weight material.
The link to the clothing store is provided below and will be open until Monday, July 27, 2026. We place a clothing order only once a year. This is your only chance to order BCCCSB logo clothing this year.
https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-17672
Each product on the website includes front and back photos and a fit chart to help you choose the correct size. Click on the product you're interested in to view the sizing chart. Please measure yourself carefully to make sure you purchase the correct size, as there are no refunds or exchanges. If you are between sizes, please consider going up to the next size.
During the checkout process, you will be prompted to enter a shipping address. Enter your home mailing address, as this is required for credit card validation. The clothing will be shipped in bulk to Really Great Bicycle Shop (RGBS) in Hermosa Beach for pickup after September 18, 2026. Please email comments or questions to:
GaryParsonsHome@gmail.com |
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BCCCSB Social Event
Sunday, August 23, 2 PM to 5 PM
Redondo Beach Grill, Redondo Beach
Members and guests are encouraged to attend our next Social Event at Redondo Beach Grill (525 South Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach).
Come meet other bike club members and club leadership in a relaxed social setting on their outdoor patio while enjoying a good selection of complimentary appetizers the club provides. Members are responsible for their drinks. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
We warmly invite our new members to attend this event, a great way to make new friends in the club. Your presence will be greatly appreciated!
Please REGISTER in advance for this event to let us know how many to expect! |
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2026 Cool Breeze Century Survey
Last day to fill out the Cool Breeze Century Interest Survey is Wednesday, July 22”.
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Cool Breeze Century ride (http://coolbreezecentury.com/) in Ventura is renowned as one of Southern California's best-organized and supported rides. It's a BCCCSB favorite with excellent choices of carefully planned routes to provide a challenging yet enjoyable experience. All four ride options (60 miles, 100 miles, Hilly 100 miles & 125 miles) offer spectacular Pacific Ocean vistas, minimal car traffic, and a coastal breeze tailwind on your way back down the coast.
Last year over forty BCCCSB members rode one of the four rides. Based on member feedback, the club will again organize a group dinner on Friday night at the same beachfront restaurant we visited last year. If you drive up Friday afternoon, we recommend you stay at the Best Western at Ventura Pier Hotel, as they will be offering a hot breakfast starting at 5:15 AM Saturday morning, allowing us to start the ride at 6:30 AM! You will need to make your own hotel reservation for Friday night.
Please click the survey button below if you are interested in participating in one of the four Cool Breeze Century Rides. Our goal is to identify interested members and organize them into four compatible riding groups.
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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 72 miles 3,801 ft (7:30 AM Start)
Four Fingers
Matt Miller
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L2 65 miles 3,376 ft
Three Fingers
Carol Fern
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L3 38 miles 2,503 ft
Triple Java Lite
Carl Tank
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L4 40 miles 990 ft Rustic Creek Scott Aldridge |
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Tuesday LA Explorers Ride
Led By Carl Tank
Ride Start: 9:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Canals, Amalfi, Will Rogers, Palisades Overlook
L2/L3 Pace: 47 miles 1,643 ft
A hot day is expected so we will stay near the coast.
We ride through the short bridges of the Venice Canals. After the SaMo restroom stop, we climb up Amalfi Canyon to Capri for a great view of West Los Angeles. On the descent we will loop around Will Rogers Park. After a brief half mile group paceline on Sunset Blvd, we ride to the Pacific Palisades Blufftop for a view of the Malibu Coastline. We last did this ride on March 17. |
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Wednesday Hilly
Led By Carl Tank
Ride Start: 4:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Wednesday Hilly Ride
L3+ Pace: 25 miles, 1,839 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 P.
· Group 2: L3 (16-18 MPH), Ride Leader - Yi Hwa K 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.
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Thursday Gravel Ride
Led By Bob Kellogg
Ride start: 8:30 at Manhattan Beach Pier
33 miles 1,855 ft
Route: Park to Playa to Pump
Important Note: E-bikes are prohibited on the pump track. E-bike riders are welcome on the rest of the route, but you will have to be a spectator at the track.
This ride combines two fun destinations: Kenneth Hahn State Park and the Inglewood Pump Track. There are a couple of segments before and in Kenneth Hahn that would be challenging for a beginner, but there are alternate routes. This ride is probably best on a mountain bike, but is doable and fun on a gravel bike too. |
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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 Barbi Timmons
Ride start: 8:55 at Captain Kidd's
Route: The Cow's End Cafe - Venice
L4 Pace - 26 miles 426 ft
An easy paced, flat ride to a local cafe or bakery in the South Bay or Westside. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee or pastry and good conversation with friends.
We need substitute ride leaders for Java rides in September and October due to vacations. If you are interested, please review the ride list and let Mike, Trish or Laura know what you can lead.
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Sunday Funday Ride (same ride, all levels)
Led By Gary Parsons
Ride start: 9:00 at Captain Kidd's
Route: Whale Watch - PV Interpretive Center
31 miles 1,469 ft
Enjoy a beautiful ride up the west coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula with views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and maybe an occasional whale. The route is mostly flat with a few rolling hills thrown in for fun. We will make a bathroom and water stop at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center scenic overlook (AKA Whale Watch) before returning back home.
We may break into a faster and slower group if we have a large diversity of rider levels. Post ride refreshments at a local cafe a possibility after the ride. |
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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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L1 - Balboa Island Led by John McGuinn
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Above: Riders enjoying the halfway point frozen banana on Balboa Island. Note the black hearse behind us just in case. Below: Young passenger wondering who this crazy rider is posing for a picture. |
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John McGuinn managing as ride leader and ferry captain.
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L2 - Lake Huntington Led by Linda Campbell
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That kit was made for this playground equipment |
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L3 - Long Beach Led by Curtis Tanaka
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Big L3 group at the Catalina Express rest stop. |
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L4 - San Pedro Waterfront Led by Carl Tank
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Comparing their multi-colored artwork on the bikes |
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Tuesday LA Explorer Two Views & TDFF Brunch Led by Mario Obejas |
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Huge shout out and thanks to Darryl and Wendy for hosting the annual Tour de France brunch at their house in PV. The picture below shows the fantastic selection of yummy food. |
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Wednesday Hilly (in reverse) Led by Carl Tank |
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Since this ride was the standard route in reverse, should the group picture have been taken on the other side of the street?? |
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Thursday Gravel Ride
Led by Bob Kellogg |
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Picture perfect background with Gravel Bob K showing his technique |
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Thursday NiteRiderz
Led by Linda Campbell & Luis Murillo
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Friday Java Ride
Led by Mike Mosig |
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Pinwheel Cafe & Lake Machado |
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Matt Peck near Coeur d'Alene in Idaho |
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Picture courtesy of Tim Stapel showing a bike shop in a central market in Zambia |
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Mike & Trish visiting Larry Beale and his wife, Adrienne, at their home on the Russian River near Guerneville, CA. |
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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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