What we’re about
This group is looking for other E-bikers to take our E-bikes out on bike paths, roads and dirt. I’ll try to post at least two rides a week. Bike path rides are usually along a river or beach and range from 15 to 40 miles with very little elevation gain. Our city street and road rides can range from 20 to 35 miles with elevation gains from 500’ to 5000’. I pick cities to ride in that offer hills to challenge our e-bikes. There are those of us that have E-mountain bikes that are looking to take them on dirt, so I will be posting dirt rides which, for the most part, will be on fire roads (wide track). There are a lot of these roads in our open spaces and national forest which can open up new areas usually too far to hike in a day. Presently, this group will not be riding on single track dirt trails unless they are easy.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE PATH & THE RIVERSIDE MISSION'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSNeeds location
Should this event be cancelled due to rain, I will repost it for Sunday DEC. 8th.
SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE PATH: The Santa Ana River Trail is currently 60% complete. When finished it will run 110 miles – from the San Bernardino County National Forest to the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach where the trail ends. We'll be riding on a completed portion of this trail in the Riverside area including a ride up to Mount Rubidoux.
MOUNT RUBIDOUX: It's a mountain just west of downtown Riverside, that has been designated a city park and landmark. The mountain was once a popular Southern California tourist destination and is still the site of the oldest outdoor non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service in the United States. Many historic markers and memorials have been placed on the mountain, the most prominent being the cross at the summit dedicated to Father Junipero Sara.
Once we complete our bike ride, we'll drive a mile to the Riverside Food Lab for dinner.RIVERSIDE FOOD LAB: As the Inland Empire’s first official food hall**,** this space successfully showcases a collection of several diverse artisanal eateries and bars that each celebrate Riverside’s distinct mix of cuisines. The food hall is located within an open air space and offers a hip, lively atmosphere alongside a seemingly endless selection of different food options to try on each visit. After diner we'll walk one block east to the Festival of Lights at The Riverside Mission Inn.
THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT THE RIVERSIDE MISSION INN: This is one of the nation's largest holiday light collections, voted "Best Public Lights Display" by USA Today. Every year, the Inn's festival gains new energy, grows in popularity, and ushers in an increasing number of visitors to the Riverside area.
We'll make it a point to completely walk around the Mission Inn where there are more lights and then down Market St. (which the city of Riverside has decked out with lights).Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.
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MEETUP LOCATION: AND TIME: Fairmount Park, Riverside at 11:00am near the restrooms.
PARKING FEE: None
DISTANCE: 28 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1400'
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 8 hours
LEVEL: Intermediate E-biker on up
TERRAIN: Bike paths and narrow paved roads
RESTROOMS: Yes, at our meetup location and during the ride.
DINNER: Once we finish our bike ride, we'll drive over to the Riverside Food Lab 3605 Market Street and park in the back in the parking lot on Fairmount Blvd.
ROUTE TO THE RIVERSIDE FOOD LAB PARKING LOT:
PARKING FEE: Yes
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972
- BIKE PATH (PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIL) CLAREMONT TO RIALTONeeds location
This route is a 43 mile with a 700' gain. 42 of those miles will be on a paved bike path, and 1 mile will be on a street.
For the history and information on this bike path click on INFO.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube or tire slime.MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 am at El Barrio Park on Claremont Blvd.
PARKING FEE: None
DISTANCE: 43 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 700'
LUNCH: After 36 miles of riding , we will break for lunch at Legend Burgers
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group
DURATION: 5+ hours including lunch
LEVEL: Ebiker or very strong road biker
TERRAIN: Dedicated paved bike path
RESTROOMS: At the beginning, end and during the bike ride.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972
- EBIKE RIDE - SANTA CLARITA BIKE PATHS AND PICNICNeeds location
I'm doing this again, since Gloria and others weren't able to make it last time. However, this version will have extra mileage and elevation gain along with extra bike/hike overpasses.
This route is a 33 mile 2400' gain loop which will have us on very little paved roads, but, by far mostly on paved bike paths. There is a bit of very easy dirt paths as well. And the bike paths are some of the best around. The route I have chosen to do, will have us avoiding the busy street crossings by using the many bike overpass bridges which link a lot of the paseos in the Santa Clarita area.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube or tire slime.MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:
9:00 am in parking lot near restrooms in Valencia Heritage Park.PARKING FEE: None
DISTANCE: 33 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 3400'
DEBRIEFING: After the bike ride, as an option, we can have a picnic.
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group
DURATION: 5 hours including lunch
LEVEL: Ebiker or very strong road biker
TERRAIN: Dedicated bike paths and street bike paths
RESTROOMS: At the beginning, end and during the bike ride.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972
- SOLVANG TO SANTA YNEZ PEAKNeeds location
This is one of the best bike rides I've done in the past. Late Spring is the best time to do this, but I want to get this in before the rains begin. 6 miles of the 26 miles will be on a dirt road as seen in the photo above. The remaining 20 miles will be on a paved road. The views at the top looking out to the Pacific Ocean will be stunning.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:
9:00 am in Alisal Road Parking Lot in Solvang.PARKING FEE: None
DISTANCE: 26 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 3600'
DEBRIEFING: After the bike ride, as an option, we can have a late lunch in Solvang.
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group
DURATION: 5 hours including lunch
LEVEL: Ebiker looking for some dirt road to ride on
TERRAIN: Dedicated bike paths and street bike paths
RESTROOMS: At the beginning, end and during the bike ride.
MY CELL # IS: 805-358-5972
