Well done to all the riders who made it to Cloudburst or their other climbing destination on last weekend's CSR! Thank you to all the volunteers who made the ride so pleasant.
This Saturday’s Weekend Endurance ride will be Parks and Paths. The route heads West and South for a tour of the LA area’s Mayberry (aka Montrose), Burbank hills, Griffith Park and its Observatory, two bike paths, and a segment of old Route 66. Riders can stop at Spoke Café or La Colombe on the LA River path for coffee/pastries. The final leg takes us through scenic Pasadena neighborhoods with mild climbs to the finish.
Route for Download: WE Ride - Parks and Paths
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41299433
Starting location: Descanso Gardens, street parking (or feel free to join along the route), 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Start Day & Time: Saturday October 18, 8:00am
Distance: 52 miles
Elevation gain: 3,239 ft
Coffee stop: Spoke Bicycle Café or La Colombe (both near each other on the LA River bike path) https://goo.gl/maps/DLbhrignByANCPLx6
Regroup Spots:
10 Mile Bottom of La Tuna Cyn decent
23 miles Top of Mt Hollywood Drive
25 Griffith Observatory Bathroom/Water
37 mile Coffee
Weather: Current forecast is Sunny with a high of 80 deg. Looks like a beautiful day for riding.
Please keep the following in mind when joining the WE Rides:
• Download the route prior to arrival.
• Be self-sufficient, prepared to handle flats and minor bike repairs.
• Carry a cell phone in case of emergency or to get that Uber ride needed every once in a while. (Be aware, however, that cell phone reception on many WE-ride routes in the San Gabriel Mountains is very limited).