LA - Long Beach Shoreline Bike Ride and Brunch
When: Sun, November 10, 2024
Time: Orientation 10:30 AM. Wheels roll at 10:45 AM. Return 2:30 PM ish
Where: Meet at Bixby Park in front of the bandstand, 101 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
(Photo above shows the way it looks right now until its makeover)
EVENT: Join us for a bicycle tour down to the ocean from Bixby Park to ride along the shoreline bike path along the beach front. Tour will include: the beach stretch up to the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, then reverse track toward Alamitos Beach, Rainbow Harbor area, and across the Queensway Bridge to view the world-famous Queen Mary, then pass through the Carnival Cruise station and docks, the Long Beach heliport, and along the Harbor Scenic bikeway to the beginning of the Port of Long Beach. From there we will head back toward downtown Long Beach and stop for lunch/brunch at:
Sugar Tacos (vegan, don't be afraid ... here is the menu: https://sugartaco.com/los-angeles-sugar-taco-food-menu )
After eating we will bike through DTLB and the Alamitos Beach "gayborhood" back to our start location at Bixby Park.
There will be plenty of time to stop and take in the great views, snap some photos, and relax into the Sunday Long Beach Shoreline vibes.
Distance: approximately 10 (leisurely) miles.
Registration for up to 30 people. Free but must register in advance via the GOLA or GO OCLB web pages.
If you do not have a bike or just want to rent one for the day, bikes are available at the starting location through Long Beach Bike Share. See all the information here: https://www.longbeachbikeshare.com/
Please carpool if possible. If you would like a ride, or could provide a ride, sign up at the link below. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment.
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/r3dnzj
Bring hydration (bike water bottle or pack reservoir), and sunscreen. Please be prepared to address any repairs needed on your own (bring spare inner tube, portable bike pump, repair kit, call Lyft etc.); trip leader/ group will try to help but may not have the capacity to repair bikes that get flat tires etc.
Helmet required
Rain cancels.
Trip Leader: John Blasco. Questions: 562-981-4133
Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications, and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the tour leader if you wish.
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