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SoCal: Chain Gang Climbs La Tuna Canyon
December 8, 2018
@ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
35 miles, Rolling Hills with Steep Climbs
Meet Time: 8:00am
Ride-Out Time: 8:30am
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This event is one of the Chain Gang’s “LATE YEAR, EARLY START” Ride Series.
After building up our mileage slowly and adding in a few inclines, Chain Gang tackle our first climbing ride of the year with a trip to the fabled La Tuna Canyon!
From Crystal Springs Picnic area in Griffith Park, we start with our usual Studio Loop route and then continue towards Sunland, with our first pit stop at Sunland Produce. From there, we tackle the famous climb up La Tuna Canyon – it’s a great training hill with a steady and gradual 4.5 mile climb to the top, and a nice shoulder with turnouts if you need to take a break. The road was recently repaved so we have nice smooth pavement, even in the bike lane!
Even if you are new to cycling and haven’t ridden on hills yet, this is a great hill for learning: take it easy, find your hill climbing rhythm, remember to breathe, and just keep pedaling (with breaks as needed). With the help of our wonderful ride leaders, you will make it to the top and nobody is left behind!
Our reward for the climb is a fabulous long downhill on the other side, through Montrose and Glendale as we return to Griffith Park, and back to the starting point. We look forward to riding with you!
Training Ride Leaders: Tony Zamudio, Doreen Gonzales, Augusto Ferriols, Mel Embree
New or have questions? Email Tony at cyclepsych@gmail.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: Bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools
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