Category Archives: Rides

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!

This year’s annual ride to the Rose Parade included 13 CSBG  riders who mingled with almost that many more from the Covina Cycle Club. The route is about 35 miles round-trip from Covina Park to the end of the parade route at Maple St. and Sierra Madre Blvd.

After the parade, the riders enjoyed brunch at Nano Cafe in Monrovia (on Duarte Rd. just east of Mayflower). Randy Miller knew of the restaurant and alerted them we were coming. They opened a parking area for our bikes and closed it after we parked. We were served very well in their group dining area and the menu was good. Their main restaurant area is in a nearby room and was nearly filled. The food and service were excellent, and the group looks forward to stopping there again.

Yet another beautiful sunny New Year’s Day in Southern California!