E Biking LA County and Beyond

BIKE RIDE FROM LAKE BALBOA TO BURBANK AND BACK
This is an easy event for a change which has very little elevation gain with a great place to have breakfast or lunch along the way.
The Orange Line bikeway runs along the Orange Line in the San Fernando Valley. We'll be starting at the Swan Boat Rental Parking lot at Lake Balboa and head out to Valley College. From there, we get onto Chandler Blvd and eastward. Then we continue until we hit the Burbank bike path and take it to its eastern end. Along the way back, we will stop to eat at the Coral Cafe in Burbank. The food there is worth the trip alone.

Note that on Chandler Blvd, you will be riding in a bike lane on the road and not on a bike path. There is also about a 1 mile detour between the Sepulveda and Van Nuys stations due to construction.

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.

ROUTE:

MEETUP TIME: 9:30 AM

EXACT LOCATION: Swan Boat Rental Parking Lot at Lake Balboa

MEETUP DIRECTIONS FROM 101: Head north on Balboa Blvd. After Burbank Blvd, there will eventually be a right turn that takes you into Balboa Park. Follow that and the road will turn left, crossing a small creek and sending you northward. At the next stop sign, turn into the Swan Boat Rental parking lot.
RESTROOMS: Yes, at our meetup location and at the restaurant

PARKING FEE: It's FREE!

DISTANCE: 28 miles round trip

DURATION: 5 hours

ELEVATION GAIN: 300'

BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path and a bike lane on Chandler Blvd. Street riding on the one mile detour.

THE PACE: 11 MPH on up

LEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up

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.

This ride has us travel on the back roads of Avila Beach as we head inland on beautiful, quiet, shady and narrow roads towards San Luis Obispo. We'll start-off on the Bob Jones Trail. Near the midpoint of our ride we'll have an awesome view as we look down to Morro Bay and Morro Rock.
On our route back, we'll stop at Mulligan's Bar & Grill for lunch with an ocean view. After returning to the cars, join me on a 5 minute drive to The Avila Valley Barn. At this delightfully rustic destination, you'll find the freshest fruits and vegetable grown locally, as well as a chance to hang out with goats, sheep and other farm animals. Enjoy locally made ice-cream, baked good, jam, flowers and more.

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and bike lock. Also, check your bike out at home to make sure it's in working order and tires are inflated BEFORE you arrive at the meetup location.

MEETUP LOCATION: Bob Jones Trail Head in the Avila Beach area.

ALL TRAILS ROUTE

DISTANCE: 27 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 2300'

LUNCH: Once we reach Avila Beach, near the end of our ride, we'll have lunch at Mulligans Bar & Grill with an ocean view.

THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group.

DURATION: 5+ hours.

LEVEL: Advanced Beginner E Biker.

TERRAIN: Winding, scenic and narrow paved roads.

RESTROOMS: At the meetup parking lot, Avila Beach and end of ride.

Disclaimer & Safety Notice
By participating in this ride - or any event I organize, you 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.
You agree to release me, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation. I am not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.

BIKE RIDE TO OJAI...With A Twist
This is a favorite any time of the year. A great ride to invite friends to, but please have them join the group and RSVP to the event. This trail starts at the beach and meanders up to Ojai on an old rail line that was converted to a trail.

Here's the "twist". On our return, we'll stop-off at Ventura Spirits for a tasting. They are located next to the bike path with convenient bike parking. The tastings are $12 and include 4 tasting or 1 cocktail. Safe for the ride/drive home. Those who prefer to pass can continue back to the cars.

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and bike lock. Also, check your bike out at home to make sure it's in working order and tires are inflated BEFORE you arrive at the meetup location.

MEETUP LOCATION: San Buenaventura State Beach

MEETUP DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 13, no later than 8:45 a.m.
We roll at 9:00 am.

ROUTE VIA GOOGLE MAPS

MEETUP PARKING FEE: $10 in the lot or free parking on the street.

DISTANCE: 36 miles round trip

DURATION: 6+ hours

ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet

RESTROOMS: There are restrooms at our meetup location, midway at Foster Park and at our destination in Ojai.

BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California.

THE PACE: 10 MPH on up

LEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up

LUNCH: Zaidee's Bar & Grill

Spirits Tasting: Ventura Spirits

Disclaimer & Safety Notice
By participating in this ride - or any event I organize, you 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.
You agree to release me, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation. I am not a certified outdoor, fitness or miking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.