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unless otherwise noted, all rides start at the El Dorado Park Neighborhood Library parking lot, 2900 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815.
The Saturday ride, at forty miles long, is considered a "social ride" with an average speeds ranging from 17-21 MPH, depending on the group. There are usually three groups on Saturday: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Group A rides at the fastest pace and the Group B cruises at an intermediate pace. Group C is the third option for those that are new to group rides or for those that wish to ride at a slower pace. An experienced club member leads each group and they are available to give instructions on proper group riding, answer questions, and set the pace. We suggest that new riders start with the Saturday Social Ride before trying Sunday rides.
The club rides south on PCH towards Huntington Beach and loops back through Huntington Beach streets with a stop on the way back at Cinnamon Productions Coffee Shop and Bakery in Seal Beach. There is the opportunity to ride in a rotating pace line, and a sprint zone with a regrouping at the end of the zone.
Locations for the Sunday rides vary. They are considered more challenging training rides and have a faster pace, generally include hills, and are always longer distances than Saturday rides. Shorter and longer alternatives are sometimes available depending on the interest of the group. See the current club newsletter or contact one of the ride directors for the schedule.
Several members meet regularly to ride on Tuesday and Thursday. Our weekly ride email lists the start times for these rides.
We conduct a group ride on most holidays. Members receive emails regarding the start time and route. We also select target rides for each quarter of the year. These rides are generally organized centuries and club members receive partial reimbursement for the entry fees for these rides.