Los Angeles Ride Saturday October 1st

[Ben Adrian]

Hello Riv List. I often plan rides for my non-racing bike friends. Many of them are Riv riders and a few even post here. This Saturday I"m doing a fun, casual ride around L.A. to eat donuts, talk music, and nerd out on bicycles. The description I posted to my friends is below. Thanks!

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I love donuts. I love bikes. Let's do both! I've planned a mostly flat, casual ride, but there are a couple of little climbs thrown in because it's L.A. and you can't avoid it.

Saturday October 1st. 9:00 am.
Ms. Donut.
1353 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Meet up at Ms. Donut for the first snack.
We then ride to the river path (first climb to get there) and stop by La Colombe if anyone wants good coffee.
After that it's up to Eagle Rock to Colorado Donut.
Next is a sharp climb, a fast descent, and a stop at Donut Friend for any vegan needs.
Then a cruise AROUND Mt. Washington (not over), through Chinatown, and landing at Donut Man (or whatever else you want) at Grand Central Market.
Then back to the start.

I'm going to promote this ride to the Rivendell owner's list. Really, ride any bike you want and wear whatever you want. All are welcome. Still, if you are fortunate enough to own more than one bike, I encourage riding your steel frame, flat pedal, easy-going commuter bike.

A few pieces of advice.

• Parking can be annoying if you plan to drive to the ride. You're welcome to meet at my place at 8:30 and ride down with me. Text me for details if you need them.
• There is also no bathroom at the start. There's a McDonald's across the street, though.
• It's probably a good idea to bring a lock on this ride.
• At least one donut shop is Cash Only.
  

Strava Event: https://www.strava.com/clubs/303280/group_events/1251872
Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3009362240178879004

See you Saturday!
Ben
510-543-6407       

[velomann]

I have no idea if your ride could be synced with the other LA event, But Saturday, October 1st is International Coffee Day and Ride With GPS is coordinating a number of Coffee Outside rides (with coffee-themed prizes) in 20 cities, including LA. Link is here: https://www.rwgpscoffeeoutside.com/  including interactive map and RSVP sign-up. 

I designed and am helping lead the Portland ride - so for anyone in PDX area reading this, we're meeting at Laurelhurst Park near the duck pond at 8, and riding to Luuwit View Park for coffee at (approximately) 9AM. Multiple Rivs guaranteed in attendance.

Mike M

[Eric Marth]

Ben, I'm in Virginia but this sounds like a lot of fun. Hope y'all have a good time out there.