Join us for a 50 mile scenic bike ride on the road and beach bike path from Long Beach to the Newport Peninsula. We will continue on the ferry to Balboa Island and bike up the hill to Corona del Mar and down to the Newport Back Bay.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Bike riders who are comfortable and experienced riding their bikes at least 50 miles round trip who can keep up with our group at 12 to 15 miles per hour are welcome to join us. There may be headwinds riding back on the beach bike path.
Please read the rules of participation at https://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/about/
IMPORTANT:
You are required to wear a bike helmet to ride with our group. You must have $3 for the ferry to cross from Newport Peninsula to Balboa Island and back.
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at the parking lot (free parking) at 8:30 AM to get ready.
Meet for introductions and a mandatory safety talk at 8:45 AM.
WE WILL DEPART PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM.
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CONTACT:
Louis’ cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under “You’re Going”)
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PRECAUTIONS:
Practice social distancing & ride single file separated by at least 10 feet between bicycles & other riders.
Ride single file and do not talk to others while cycling.
Wear a mask for extra protection.
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HEALTH CONCERNS:
Be sure you are in good health. Please don’t join us if you are coughing, sneezing, have a sore throat, have breathing problems, or have a fever. Please bring hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes for your own protection.
We must be extremely careful and respect distance between each other and the health of others.
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LUNCH:
We will stop for lunch at Mint Leaf Thai Restaurant at 712 E Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA for take out food.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can’t come please change your RSVP to “No” so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals which can be seen at http://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/pages/5_Hand_Signals_for_Bicycle_Rides/ and obey all traffic stops and signals.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don’t have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Don’t leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don’t get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it’s organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it’s organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
This event is crossposted in other Meetup groups.
