Finish the Ride in Santa Clarita
Route Preview: Finish the Ride Across Santa Clarita Santa Clarita is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles county and is an access spot to trails in the surrounding mountains including Agua Dulce Canyon, Central Park, East Walker Ranch, Elsmere Canyon, Golden Valley Ranch, Haskell…
Carlsbad Day 2 Bike MS Challenge
We’re focusing in on the Day 2 ride of Bay to Bay 2017, a 50 mile mostly straight shot down Pacific Coast Highway that starts at the sophisticated Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa and ends at Crown Point, the sandy gem of Mission Bay.
The Catalina Coastal Climber
On this route, you’ll be challenged with paved and dirt climbs but breathtaking views that are worth the pain. The only cars you’ll encounter will be golf carts and the trails are generally pretty sparse with people; you will definitely see some wildlife, with a good chance of buffalo sightings. At the top of the coastal climbs, you’ll hear the barking of sea lions swimming in the oceans below.
Cruisin’ Westlake, Mulholland and the Malibu Hills
A beautiful 20-mile beginner/intermediate ride around Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. You’ll see lovely sights on Lakeside Drive and Mulholland Hwy, including a segment with views of Malibu Lake and extravagant neighborhood homes.
The Route: Let’s Ride PV
Rancho Palos Verdes has some of the best coastal cycling in Southern California. Due to its proximity to the coast it’s usually cooler than any inland areas during the summer months. It has relatively light motor vehicle traffic and bike lanes on the busier roads.
Palm Springs Thursday: A Regular Club Ride With The Desert Bike Club
Recently, I had the pleasure of riding with the Desert Bike Club on their Flat Fast and Furious Thursday ride (aka The Rat Pack). So, if you’re in town and looking for a cool fast group ride, this ride is solid. I dig it.
Pier to Pier IV: Seal Beach to Oceanside
In our fourth installment of the Pier to Pier series, we ride along the Southern California Coast, from Seal Beach Pier to Oceanside.
Santiago Peak and the Cleveland National Forest
The Los Alamos Mission Loop
Take a trip back in time with a 35-mile loop beginning in Los Alamos and set around a visit to La Purisima mission, a state park and historical site. Beginning in Los Alamos, directly off HWY 101 between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, the 35-mile route takes you up notable climbs, Harris Grade Road and Drum Canyon Road.
Road Trip Route: River Mountains Loop Trail
Less than 20 miles Southeast of the Las Vegas strip is a ribbon of 12-foot wide pavement that stretches for 40 miles connecting Henderson, Boulder City and Lake Mead, Nevada.
Pier to Pier: Part III
The third part of the Pier to Pier series, we’re continuing our journey down the coast with a ride from Santa Monica to Seal Beach. Depending on your fitness, penchant for urban riding, and size of your party, we’ve outlined some different ways to traverse the horn that separates LA and Orange counties.
The ’84 Olympic Loop
Ride the official 1984 Olympic Road Race course in Mission Viejo, CA. This route offers plenty of climbing and vistas for a great group or training ride. We rode this route and documented the specifics in Issue #135.
Pier to Pier: Part II
This particular segment takes you from the Ventura pier south to the Santa Monica pier. The route makes only a few turns through Ventura and Oxnard, and continues primarily along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu towards Santa Monica.
Pier to Pier: Part I
Find this route and more on cyclistthings.com/local Portions of this Pier to Pier route are part of three annual charity rides in Southern California – the Cool Breeze Century, the Ojai Valley Century and the SB100, as well as a portion of the Amgen Tour of…
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