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Meet other local people who like hiking and being outdoors! We are a group of hikers both novice and experienced that like to get together during the weekends and take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings here in Los Angeles. Hiking with us is an excellent way of connecting with new people and helping us stay in shape. All are welcome to join us!
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo and LAX Airport & LunchDock 52, Marina Del Rey, CA
Join us for a special beach bike ride where we will be riding on the beach bike path and the roads around the airport.
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
We will be taking a 10 mile extension from Imperial Highway to LAX Airport riding at the back of the airport and along the north runway at LAX. This extension is at https://maps.app.goo.gl/AX3htqWHME3KyRtMA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This bike ride departs at 10:00AM.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bike paths for 36 miles round trip at 12 miles per hour which is a moderate pace. This bike ride takes about 6 hours.
You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at 9:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride.
Meet Louis at 9:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions.
We will depart promptly at 10:00 AM.
Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question.
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FREE PARKING:
There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot. For a map of Dock 52 and to get driving directions, click here: http://goo.gl/maps/8pJy5
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LUNCH:
We will stop for a break at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides and obey all traffic stops and signals.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups. The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
