Downhill Biking Los Angeles

Women Bike through Griffith Park

A wonderful bike ride through Griffith Park. We will meet at 8:00 a.m with a roll out time of 8:15. I will be wearing the Lidel Trek Kit that the Lidel Trek team wore in the Tour De France Femmes. We will leave the parking lot and head down Crystal Springs Drive past the Gene Autry museum located on our right. Crystal Springs Drive turns into Zoo Drive where we will pass travel town on our left. We will go up the hill using Griffith Park Drive and then down the hill, passing the golf Course on our left. For those that want a longer Ride, take a left at the stop sign and do the loop again. For others, turn right at the stop sign and head back to the parking lot.

🚴 SAT 09/19 8:45 AM | TURNBULL CANYON (WHITTIER) | BLUE LEVEL 🚴

**Distance 12+ miles // Elevation 2,000+ feet** ***Arrive 20 minutes before start time & plan to park 1+ miles from the trailhead. LOOK OUT FOR NO PARKING SIGNS.*** **Turnbull Canyon** is a popular outdoor destination for mountain bikers and hikers. Like most mountain bike trails in the region, Turnbull Canyon is a combination of fireroads and singletrack. Overall, the trails are typical of SoCal ... dry, dusty, loose-over-hardpack, with some rocks mixed in. **BLUE LEVEL** You have been riding consistently for around six months, but are still new to the sport. You can ride at a moderate pace and climb local hills with minimal stops. You are able to shift and brake confidently. You are getting comfortable descending and climbing switchbacks, riding up, down, and over rocks, and are comfortable descending non-technical singletrack. **[LINK TO AMTR RIDING LEVELS CHART](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lK2QCFW94SM-J3m2cUEvDxXYxsdsMSkvypyenjK2oq8/edit?usp=sharing)** **LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER** *If you are new to AMTR, please bring a signed and completed waiver to the ride for the ride leader or email it to: AMTR.Meetup@gmail.com. You will be asked to sign a Waiver if you do not have one on file. If you refuse to sign, you cannot join the meetup event.* **[READ, SIGN, AND EMAIL YOUR WAIVER](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2G2x-3WT9JSdQDOFoEZrtZmtu8sB_BO/view?usp=sharing)** **BIKING ESSENTIALS** *Please bring your own biking essential needs like tools, pump, hydration pack, chain link, gloves, energy gel/bar, snacks, camera, and most importantly a HELMET. Knee and elbow pads are NOT required but can offer some piece of mind and extra protection.* **DISCLAIMER** *The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Volunteers, Ride leaders, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Everyone who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a ride, or any other event organized by this group, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.*

WsSB MTB Riders Signal Instant Message Board

Get the signal app and join the group! Most plans will be made here. Only organized group functions will be done on Meetup. Get Signal and start making plans to ride! https://signal.group/#CjQKIGCd9_AdJkRk9zsfQf4mZNLJbi8-tfDqkHpjqinGPYd9EhBQJEg900WAcSzIZgmpAXIr

WsSB MTB Riders Signal Instant Message Board

Get the signal app and join the group! Most plans will be made here. Only organized group functions will be done on Meetup. Get Signal and start making plans to ride! https://signal.group/#CjQKIGCd9_AdJkRk9zsfQf4mZNLJbi8-tfDqkHpjqinGPYd9EhBQJEg900WAcSzIZgmpAXIr

🏕️🚵🥾Join Us - FREE Backpack, Bicycle, ebike or Drive Car Camp to Mt Pacifico

**Please join the waitlist for overnight camping at Mt Pacifico Campground!** **Bring your favorite coffee or tea to brew and chillax, and camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is free, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Park your vehicle at the Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **Google for directions.** **Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **\>\>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Start anytime.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s 6 miles on the PCT up to the campground.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **\>\>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

Exploring Los Angeles on bike....

Another Overnighter! ~ Pacifico Mountain ~

**>>>FOR THOSE THAT ARE BACKPACKING, MEET AT THE TRAILHEAD AT 8AM<<<** **Camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is FREE, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Drive up to Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **GOOGLE FOR DIRECTIONS** **Adventure Pass is required at the campground.** **If backpacking, Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **\>\>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Meet at 8am at the trailhead.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s a 6 mile hike on the PCT up to the campground, approx 2,000’ gain.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **\>\>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

🏕️🚵🥾🛻Join Us for FREE Backpacking, Bike, or Car Camping to Mt Pacifico

**Please join the waitlist for overnight camping at Mt Pacifico Campground!** **Bring your favorite coffee or tea to brew and chillax, and camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is free, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Park your vehicle at the Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **Google for directions.** **Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **\>\>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Start anytime.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s 6 miles on the PCT up to the campground.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **\>\>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

Join our Facebook Group!

Looking to meet other people to trade tips and plan trips? Meetup is great but events/members are spread out over a bunch of different groups. To address this -- We created a Facebook group for people across all the different Meetup groups in So Cal to plan trips and trade tips. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalsnow/ We're on the mountain every weekend! Join us!

Lower Intermediate to Intermediate Pickleball in South Pasadena (FREE)

Come join us for weekly friendly games of lower intermediate to intermediate level pickleball! Our goal is to create a group of reliable regulars and newcomers that are roughly the same level and want to play mainly for social fun and exercise, but still challenge themselves to play better and better. (This is our first event to just to get things going, but once the heat subsides we'll set our permanent time and confirm the location) **LEVEL**: Lower intermediate to fully intermediate, approx. 2.8-3.5 level. We are friendly and welcoming, but this is **NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS OR EVEN ADVANCED BEGINNERS.** If you are advanced intermediate (above 3.5) feel free to join us, but take it easy on the smashing and be encouraging towards the rest of us. **HOW IT WORKS:** We'll play on two courts and ideally we need 10-12 players for the best experience. **EVERYONE WILL GET TO PLAY MOST OF THE TIME** and against most other players. No cliques here! The winning pair on court A will move to court B and the losing pair will stay. The losing pair from court B will queue up for court A. Everyone will switch partners each time. Most people will keep on moving in-between the courts depending on the level of their partner and one should not care too much about the court for a friendly experience. **COMMITMENT:** Because we need exactly 10-12 people it is important that people sign up only if they are certain that they will attend and drop out as early as possible, if necessary. We need eight people to start and finish on both courts, so please be on time and plan to stay for full 2h. If some people want to play another 1/2-1h I will stay to provide the nets. Anyone cancelling during the last 24h before an event more than one time every so often will not be invited back. No guests allowed, unless I know them and I add them as my guests. **WAITLIST**: Regulars with good attendance records will get some priority. **NO CRASHING, PLEASE!** **BRING**: Your paddle, water, sunglasses, and possibly a chair. I will provide the nets and the balls. **COURTS**: We will play on free, less than perfect, courts that are easily available, but we have no reservations. (in the unlikely event that the courts are under lock down we will drive 3min to another S.Pas. location) There is not much fencing, so we play with many balls and let them run off till the end of the game. **ETIQUETTE:** 1) Have fun! 2) No apologizing for bad shots! 3) Tips on how to improve as a player are appreciated, but only in between games. During a game only positive comments for good vibes, please! **PARKING**: Easy, free street parking. Enter from Bank St. **RESTROOMS**: Usually there is a Port-a-Potty on location. Drinking fountains are available. **LIABILITY**: The host is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses and for assessing all risks. Each member shall release the host from all liability.

Day Zero RIde

Day Zero Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to take amazing pictures from the other side overlooking the bridge and the city. It's about a 14 mile round trip and we leave this early to avoid the tourist walking on the bridge. It is an exhilarating ride across the bridge with a short stop on the other side and then a short climb to get above the bridge for some amazing photo opportunities. Some of us will ride straight back afterwards and others will ride over to Sausalito for a scrumptious breakfast before coming back to the hotel. Gather in front of our HOST HOTEL the Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf at 7:15 AM for a safety talk and then ride out at 7:30 AM. NOTICE: this is not a sanctioned ride with the Arthritis Foundation. Let's Take A Ride... Cap'n Pete