CSBG Participating in Baldy Rd. Adopt-a-Route

Posted on September 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

The CSBG has adopted a portion of Baldy road from Evey Canyon to Shinn Road. What this means is that every time we ride up Baldy Road to Shinn Road, we take a few minutes to pick up trash along the way. The trash can be deposited in the containers across the street from the ranger station on Shinn Road. Let’s all remember to do this and before long, this section of Baldy Road will be clean.

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Save Gas, Ride Your Bike to the Gym!

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 1 Comment

One reason to ride my bike to the gym

by Tom Deno

Riding my bike to the gym twice a week at 2.5 miles each way is 5 miles round trip twice a week or 10 miles every week.

That is 10 x 52 = 520 miles per year. My old SUV goes about 20 miles per gallon and uses 520/20 = 26 gallons per year. For $4/gallon gasoline, this is about $100/year just for this one activity. It adds up.

Ride a bike!

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Feb. 10, 2012: Tour de Palm Springs

Posted on February 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tour de Palm Springs slideshow

Twenty-eight members of the CSBG prevailed over high winds and blowing sand to successfully complete their respective rides in the 2012 Tour de Palm Springs, our largest turnout ever for this event. Sixteen completed the century (102 miles: Jim K., Linda, Jim M., Kathy, Tim, Susie, Joan G., Tom V., Tom S., Peter, Chuck, Mickey, Larry O., Beth, Marv, John C.), 7 completed the metric (65 miles: Joan P., Dennis H., Joe and Mel Bertone, Marion, Barbara, Eugene), and 5 completed the 25-mile route (Jack M., Susan L., Jen, Dorothy, Mel B.). {View slideshow}

Many of us stayed at the quaint and charming Villa Royale Inn about a mile from the starting line. Happy hour at poolside on Friday was followed by dinner at either Al Dente, Thai Smile, or Sherman’s Deli & Bakery. On Saturday, another happy hour (do we see a pattern here?) was followed by a fabulous dinner at the Inn’s Europa Restaurant.

High winds, blowing sand, food, drink, and tons of fun. Congratulations to all the riders!

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Jan. 8, 2012: Cycle Claremont Inaugural Ride

Posted on January 8, 2012 | 1 Comment

Over 100 riders of all ages participated in Cycle Claremont‘s inaugural ride on this beautiful sunny Sunday morning. Cycle Claremont is a new organization whose purpose is to hold regular family bicycle rides open to residents of all communities. Many members of the CSBG served as volunteers and participated in the 4-mile introductory ride around town. The next ride will be held Sunday February 19 @ 10:30 a.m. (arrive early to sign in).

Cycle Claremont is a member of the League of American Bicyclists. For volunteer opportunities, call Maria Tipping at City Hall (909-399-5465) or email Larry Scheetz.

More details and photos are available at The ClaremontCyclist.

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“Welcome” to all of our new members!

Posted on July 25, 2011 | 2 Comments

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May 19: Bike To Work Pitstop

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

The City of Claremont hosted a Bike to Work Pitstop at the Claremont Depot on May 19, 2011. This event was sponsored by Metro, Foothill Transit, Claremont Senior Bike Group, and the City of Claremont. The event featured refreshments, information, maps, and bicycle tune ups.

Be part of the solution, and take the opportunity to promote alternative commuting options while supporting sustainability principles.

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May 7, 2011: L’Etape du California

Posted on May 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

Five brave members of the CSBG participated in yesterday’s L’Etape du California, an opportunity for serious amateur cyclists to ride the same Stage 7 route the pros will ride in the upcoming Tour of California. The route begins in Claremont and ends at the Mt. Baldy ski area, covering more than 75 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing. Some of the riders then rode the harrowing steep descent down the mountain back to Claremont, where all of them received their medal and enjoyed a delicious pasta meal catered by Buca de Beppo. Congratulations to all of our CSBG riders for a ride WELL DONE!

Numerous CSBG members volunteered at Friday’s rider check-in, and on Saturday handing out goody bags, water bottles and medals, answering questions, and providing support and good cheer to the riders. In return, each volunteer received a t-shirt to wear during the event.

(Click on the photo to view the Picasa album.)

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