July 4, 2010
Thirteen CSBG members met at Claremont’s Memorial Park to ride in the city’s 4th of July Celebration Parade, the highlight of the 62nd 4th of July Celebration & Festival. The parade began at the corner of Indian Hill Blvd. & 10th St., moved south to Harrison then west to Mountain Ave., and ended at Larkin Park behind the Joslyn Senior Center. The parade had approximately 90 entries including bands, floats, specialty vehicles, musical and novelty groups, and dignitaries — including members of the CSBG!
Members wore their CSBG jersey and decorated their bikes (and, in some cases, themselves) with flags, streamers, stickers, hats, and other patriotic decorations. Riding about 2.5 mph, we rode serpentine or did circles in the street to the cheers of hundreds of parade watchers. One bystander raised her arms above her head, clapped her hands, and yelled “Claremont Senior Bike Group ROCKS!” Yes, we do!
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April 5, 2010
Last Saturday’s ride was new for our group. It offered two options (long and short), new trails, a good downhill, and the beach! The destination was Newport Burgers on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach.
Larry Olson led this ride with a route slip obtained from the Covina Cycle Club. The long (50-mile) option began at Olive Park in Orange. From there, we rode to Heritage Park in Irvine and met Eugene. Climbing was moderate through attractive residential neighborhoods. In Irvine, we picked up the San Diego Creek Bike Trail which began with a fun (and steep) downhill. From that point on, the pace was fast to the beach and back.
Newport Burgers (located on the corner of Orange and PCH), is bright yellow and blue, bike-friendly, and very casual. The food was satisfying and included burgers, eggs, breakfast burritos, M&M pancakes, ice cream, and coffee.
Thanks, Larry, for leading a fun ride!
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April 5, 2010
Date: March 27, 2010
This ride is 40 miles round-trip starting at the Quality Inn San Bernardino. The destination is the Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside, followed by lunch at Simple Simon’s (near the Mission Inn). Normally, the paved trail is easy and relatively flat.
Normally. On this particular day, we were faced (literally) with heavy head- and cross-winds which, at times, were so strong we felt as if we might be blown over. Imagine a 40-mile ride in a wind tunnel.
In spite of the heavy winds, the ride was fun as usual and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the exhibits at the Nature Center. When we arrived at our lunch destination, we learned that Simple Simon’s was closed for renovation due to a recent fire (scheduled to re-open soon), so we enjoyed good food in the enclosed outdoor patio of The Upper Crust just a few doors away.
Larry estimates that an “easy” ride in 40 mph winds is approximately equivalent to an “easy” 50-60 mile ride. Or, a difficult 40-mile training ride. Any way you look at it, we had a fun time as usual and learned what we are capable of in challenging, unexpected conditions.
Thanks, Mike, for another fun ride!
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