Sunday, April 19, 2009
VVV to Observatory via Fern Dell
Sunday ride from Studio City to Griffith Park Via Hollywood on Franklin... climb up to the Observatory on Fern Dell. Great views of LA
Zo's 3 F Ride Saturday April 18 2009
Breakfast @ Mile 17 Montrose
The First F (La TUNA Canyon)
Yellow Bar Tape view of the climb ahead
First up Jim Tom Michael Harold Michele Harry
Dave arrives right behind
2nd "F" @ the Rose Bowl
Harry & Harold climb out the Bowl
on the way to 3rd and final "F"
Convincing Michelle that the next hill up to Mulholland is a roller
Gary's better side
Final climb
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Upcoming Saturday April 18th Ride Info
Zo has graciously designed "The Triple F" ride for this Saturday, April 18th
It's Daryl's last hurrah for a few months....so, a few hills are in order.
Start @ V & VV... head up La Tuna Canyon to Montrose...La Cananda.. Pasadena.. Glendale..Griffith Park AND then up to Mulholland and finish down Coldwater.
Last climb is optional - you can head up Ventura to start point if you like.
Please PRINT RIDE SLIP here
Start time 8:00
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Two Topanga's April 11 2009
Saturday Ride from Sherman Oaks...
Just over 40 miles and about 2000 Ft climb...
Daryl heads up the first Topanga
Next Saturday's ride is a Zo designed 'Modified Montrose - Rose Bowl" Starting Point: VV & V - 50 miles/2500 Ft - 8:00 AM start time
Just over 40 miles and about 2000 Ft climb...
Daryl heads up the first Topanga
Next Saturday's ride is a Zo designed 'Modified Montrose - Rose Bowl" Starting Point: VV & V - 50 miles/2500 Ft - 8:00 AM start time
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Harry's Farmers Market ... April 4
The EVBC headed out of the Valley with its largest group of riders to date (11) on Saturday to enjoy Harry D's ride slip to Farmers market.
Heading out of the Valley
... To Hancock Park
Michele is thinking this doesn't look so bad for the 'other side of town'
Almost time for break...
Arrive at Farmers Market via. Studio City, Silver Lake, Hancock Park
Michele & Daryl .. still fresh after 25 miles...
No waffles like this in South Carolina Dr Jim!
Dave devours his breakfast in record time.. and will be back in the saddle SOON!
All the details here:
Zo & Michael D have graciously agreed to map future rides from the VVV starting blocks (Valley Vista & Ventura)
Anyone who wants to map a ride.. shoot an email... to eastvalleybikeclub.com
No rules: Just guidlines
1) Saturday rides 50-70ish miles; Sunday rides 25-30 miles
2) Start & End @ VVV
3) Break for food is mandatory (not a guideline)
4) Give your ride a moniker
5) Print a route slip for ride start.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Downtown LA Tour via Fargo Climb
Guest author: Daryl
The EVBC met at our usual ride start and pedaled off to Fargo St. to watch the annual LA Wheelman sponsored competition. Gary, Daryl and Allan pedaled to Traveltown where they met up with Harry...Allan quickly twisted Harry's arm into joining the club thereby immediately expanding our membership by double digit %'s.
The group then traveled through Griffith Park and whirled through Silver Lake before riding over to Fargo, where we watched the strong climb the hill: only a couple blocks long but a 32% grade. Unfortunately, none of us came prepared with the right gear ratios on our bikes so we had to forgo demonstrating our climbing skills.
Hungry from watching the climbers, we then extended the ride by Echo Park Lake to downtown and did a mini architectural ride through the City streets to kill time before Coles opened their doors at 11:30. On the way we stopped by the Biltmore Hotel where we took a tour of the grand old building,(and toured the 'photo gallery' of 1930's Academy Award dinners) but, as we were not appropriately dressed for the dining room, we bypassed eating there and headed to LA's oldest watering hole for lunch. At Coles we enjoyed French dip sandwiches and cole slaw. Heavy with food, we finished the final 18 miles by passing along the Old Cornfield now ablaze with spring blooming lupin, then followed Riverside and the LA River bikepath back to the East San Fernando Valley. Twas another beautiful ride with the EVBC.
Daryle, Gary, Allan & Harry @ foot of Fargo
Fargo Hill
Coles Original French Dip
Service with a Smile
And Fishnets & White Cowgirl Boots
Harry's favorite store on the route; unfortunately, closed on Sundays.
More pics: Harry's photos
The EVBC met at our usual ride start and pedaled off to Fargo St. to watch the annual LA Wheelman sponsored competition. Gary, Daryl and Allan pedaled to Traveltown where they met up with Harry...Allan quickly twisted Harry's arm into joining the club thereby immediately expanding our membership by double digit %'s.
The group then traveled through Griffith Park and whirled through Silver Lake before riding over to Fargo, where we watched the strong climb the hill: only a couple blocks long but a 32% grade. Unfortunately, none of us came prepared with the right gear ratios on our bikes so we had to forgo demonstrating our climbing skills.
Hungry from watching the climbers, we then extended the ride by Echo Park Lake to downtown and did a mini architectural ride through the City streets to kill time before Coles opened their doors at 11:30. On the way we stopped by the Biltmore Hotel where we took a tour of the grand old building,(and toured the 'photo gallery' of 1930's Academy Award dinners) but, as we were not appropriately dressed for the dining room, we bypassed eating there and headed to LA's oldest watering hole for lunch. At Coles we enjoyed French dip sandwiches and cole slaw. Heavy with food, we finished the final 18 miles by passing along the Old Cornfield now ablaze with spring blooming lupin, then followed Riverside and the LA River bikepath back to the East San Fernando Valley. Twas another beautiful ride with the EVBC.
Daryle, Gary, Allan & Harry @ foot of Fargo
Fargo Hill
Coles Original French Dip
Service with a Smile
And Fishnets & White Cowgirl Boots
Harry's favorite store on the route; unfortunately, closed on Sundays.
More pics: Harry's photos
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ride Info for Sunday March 15 2009
The Fargo Ides of March Ride: Start time 8:30 AM @ the corner of Valley Vista & Ventura Blvd.
From start point to Fargo Street Hill Climb
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and then off to breakfast.
BRING A LOCK!!! BRING A LOCK!!
From start point to Fargo Street Hill Climb
View Larger Map
and then off to breakfast.
BRING A LOCK!!! BRING A LOCK!!
First Ever EVBC "Remote" Ride
The East Valley Bike Club headed to Albertson's parking lot @ Las Virgenes for the "Wednesday ride," this morning; conveniently ignoring the fact that its Saturday and that we were 20 miles WEST of the East Valley. At precisely 8:04,the EVBC first ever Remote Ride commenced with dues paying Club Members Gary,Daryl,Allan & Michele along with Dave A, Rich,Nancy & Birthday Boy Bruce. Late arrivals,(Zo & Michael) caught up with us at the Marriot Red Light - not hard too do,as the avg speed to that point was a blistering 12 MPH.
Overcast sky's and chilly temperatures didn't dampen the fun nor prevent the Happy Birthday Choir from singing off key for Bruce at the Corner Bakery, before climbing the hills of the North Ranch and Agoura Road to complete the Loop.
The Road Ahead -
Quick Re-group at Mile 12
Michael "The Beast" claiming to have better looking legs than Zo
Bruce is back in the saddle and celebrating his 29th Birthday again at Corner Bakery.
Michelle strikes her Popeye Pose as proof (to herself, that is) that she is a tough chick after completing a Century .. well, 42% of one.
"Stimulus Membership Plan" is working already!
Zo is all smiles after pledging his membership in EVBC with Founding Member Daryl. Zo was able to join the Club utilizing its Countrywide Methodology rating program: His Initiation fee was waived; 1 Year Monthly Dues Deferred (interest only) and just a simple, 'Yes, I work' statement.
Overcast sky's and chilly temperatures didn't dampen the fun nor prevent the Happy Birthday Choir from singing off key for Bruce at the Corner Bakery, before climbing the hills of the North Ranch and Agoura Road to complete the Loop.
The Road Ahead -
Quick Re-group at Mile 12
Michael "The Beast" claiming to have better looking legs than Zo
Bruce is back in the saddle and celebrating his 29th Birthday again at Corner Bakery.
Michelle strikes her Popeye Pose as proof (to herself, that is) that she is a tough chick after completing a Century .. well, 42% of one.
"Stimulus Membership Plan" is working already!
Zo is all smiles after pledging his membership in EVBC with Founding Member Daryl. Zo was able to join the Club utilizing its Countrywide Methodology rating program: His Initiation fee was waived; 1 Year Monthly Dues Deferred (interest only) and just a simple, 'Yes, I work' statement.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
First Sunday in February
The "Mulholland Overlook" ride makes a loop from the Ventura/Valley Vista over Sepulveda; crosses over the 405 to Mulholland and continues east across the Valley for about 15 miles before descending back to Cuhuenga. This last section will be modified... horrific traffic and dangerous. Ride continues to break on Tujunga for breakfast before heading back to start point. Total ride about 25 miles; total 1400 ft ascent. Great views. Plenty of 'overlooks' for Kodak moments or just keep on pedaling.
See ride map here.
Daryl trying to swipe someones Sunday paper...
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