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CANCELLED DUE TO FIRES: Santa Monica: 31 Miles Hosted by the Chain Gang
January 12
@ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CANCELLED Chain Gang Westside Sundays: Sepulveda Valley Ride
31 Miles, Long and steep hills
Meet: 8:00 AM
Ride-Out: 8:30 AM
Rain Cancels
Join the Chain Gang as we return to the Westside for a trip into the valley, with a climb up and over both sides of Sepulveda. We meet at Helen’s Cycles in Santa Monica and start with a quick loop down to the ocean, then up San Vicente through Brentwood and skirting the VA along Federal and Ohio before we turn onto Sepulveda to make our way to the Valley. The climb starts with a gentle grade for the first couple of miles and then gets steeper after we pass the Getty Center, and eventually reach the top of the hill just past the Skirball Center near Mulholland. After passing through a short tunnel, a long winding downhill takes us all the way into the Valley to our pit stop at Whole Foods – the road can be pretty bumpy and it is a fast descent, so watch your speed and be prepared for possible obstacles. After resting and refueling, we tackle the Sepulveda climb going back the other way – this side is shorter and steeper, but once we pass through the tunnel again and reach the top we get to enjoy the longer downhill on the other side. We retrace our route into and through Brentwood (be ready to dodge Farmers Market shoppers and parking chaos along the stretch near Bundy), and a final descent down 26th Street back to the start.
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!
Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.
Our RidewithGPS link is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49413254/
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 who’s coming. Have questions? Contact Mel Embree at mcembree@gmail.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottles with electrolyte replacement, flat tire repair kit or tubes, ID, and snacks
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