E Biking LA County and Beyond

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Westlake Village, CA, US

About us

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.

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RIDGELINE ABOVE SANTA BARBARA (E. CAMINO CIELO ROAD)
Fri, Mar 13 · 9:00 AM PDT
Location not specified yet
This is definitely one of the most scenic rides we've done. It's all on the ridgeline above Santa Barbara ands has absolutely amazing views.

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.

MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Near Gibralter Rd. & East Camino Cielo Road at 9:00am.

RESTROOMS: None

ROUTE This will be our planned route.

DISTANCE: 26 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 3600'

DURATION: 4+ hours

TERRAIN: Mountain paved road

THE PACE: 10 MPH on up.

LEVEL: Intermediate

MY CELL # IS 818-307-6460

PLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending.

DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event organized by the "E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group" —YOU (all riders, event attendees) voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike -- bike/bike -- accidents and/or death.
You agree to release the leaders, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation.
The leaders for the "E Biking LA County and Beyond Meetup Group" are not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.
7 attendees
Catalina Island Backroads
Wed, Mar 25 · 8:45 AM PDT
Location not specified yet
Catalina has approximate 40 miles of open bike trails to explore and enjoy. This is an adventure that only a few have experienced and we are extending an invitation to a limited number of meetup members.

Trip Highlights
· Travel to Catalina via Boat Ride on Catalina Express
· Bring your own e-bike or rent one upon arrival on the island
· Ride to the airport and multiple vista points
· Optional stop at the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden
· Post bike ride shopping along the Avalon oceanfront

Boat Info
Departure from San Pedro to Avalon at 8:45 am
Leave Avalon at 6:00 pm
Travel time each way 1 hr 15 mins
Roundtrip fare $85.70 - $94.00
Bike charge roundtrip $7.00. (e-bike MUST have removable battery)
https://catalinaexpress.com/schedule-fares/
Reservations are required - Confirm your reservation in the comments section below.
Parking $23 – Day Rate

Bike Info
You can bring your own bike. MTB E-bike highly recommended.
Rentals are available at https://catalinabiking.com/
One day rental 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (sharp) for e-bike is $74.20
Reserve online to guarantee availability and rate
Helmet is included with the rental but you can bring your own helmet and water bottles as needed

Other Notes
Due to backroad access permit requirements, this event is limited to a total of 7 participants. 2 slots are reserved for the organizers so 5 additional slots will be available for meetup members. Signups without reservations by Monday 3/16 will be removed to allow for potential waitlist members.

There will be some off road riding along with steep terrain. This ride is not for beginners. Rest stops and food stops will be available on the route. Bring proper clothing/layers and sufficient hydration/nutrition. Helmets are mandatory.

Brook will be the official leader of this ride as I have never been on Catalina. I plan to rent an ebike and serve as sweep.

Weather
14 day forecast

Departure Location
Catalina Sea and Air Terminal
Berth 95, San Pedro, CA 90731
(at Swinford and Harbor Boulevard)

Questions?
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7 attendees