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Manhattan Beach: 55 Miles Hosted by the Chain Gang
April 8, 2023
@ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chain Gang Rides – SoCal South Bay
55 Miles Rolling Hills with gradual climbs
Ride ID 2672
Meet: 8:00 AM
Ride-Out: 8:30 AM
Rain Cancels
This Saturday Chain Gang ride will take you to the SoCal South Bay. From Manhattan Beach Helen’s Cycle to Palos Verdes. Will ride our way along Hermosa, Redondo Beaches to the beautiful Palos Verdes Estates. Gliding down to the spectacular Pacific Ocean Bluffs with a few rolling hills to a longer hill up Palos Verdes South. We will ride along PV South until Hawthorne Blvd to pit at Starbucks and Subway(They have a Trader Joes as well). Don’t eat too much because we will be riding up the 3mile hill on Hawthorne Blvd to a short pit stop the Shell Gas Station(Yes they have a restroom we can use) at the a wonderful 3mile down hill on another spectacular view on top of PV Estates over looking to the North towards PCH. Take it easy on this wonderful windy road down to the back of Malaga Cove to towards the Palos Verdes Golf Course climb some rolling hills and back to Helen’s Cycle Bike Shop. Please RSVP and if you need direction please call me. Please DO NOT Park in front please park in back along the gated wall.
This is the perfect ride for building up your miles and getting in some great training for upcoming centuries (and of course ALC), so join us for a beautiful ride!
All skill levels are welcome! If any ride is too much, we will work with you on making sure you have alternatives to the entire route. You will have a great bike ride. That’s a win! And remember, safety is critical. We will be following all bicycling laws and regulations as well as COVID regulations.!
Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of whose coming. Have questions? Contact Doreen Gonzales at dcgbiker@yahoo.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools, and a mask.
COVID-19 Policy: Vaccination is required to participate. All participants must have received one Johnson & Johnson dose or the second Pfizer/Moderna dose at least two weeks before the Training Ride. Masks are required when 6’ of social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes rest stops, indoors and in vehicles with more than one person.
If you experience problems with the RSVP button, please email the RSVP to dcgbiker@yahoo.com
