Join us for a 30 mile bike ride on the paved Santa Clarita bike trails which form the shape of an abstract four-leaf clover.
BIKE RIDE QUALIFICATIONS:
This bike ride is very pleasant and suitable for all bike riders who can ride at least 30 miles on mostly flat terrain at a speed of 12 to 15 miles per hour. This ride has one slightly uphill grade.
SAFETY:
*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. ***
We will be practicing social distancing and riding single file separated by at least 6 feet between bicycles.
HEALTH CONCERNS:
Please read “Everything you need to know about riding your bike during the COVID-19 outbreak” at https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/bike-news/covid/
Be sure you are in good health. Please do not join us if you are coughing, sneezing, have a sore throat, have breathing problems, or have a fever. If you have had any of these symptoms in the last week please do not come. 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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MEETING TIME:
Arrive at the McDonalds parking lot at 8:30AM to get ready.
Meet near the entrance of McDonalds at 8:45AM for introductions and a safety talk.
We will depart at 9:00AM.
RSVP: If you change your mind and are not coming on this bike ride, please change your RSVP to “No” so we are not waiting for you.
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LUNCH and SNACKS:
Please bring your own lunch, snacks and water to keep hydrated. We will have rest stops along the way.
We will also stop for a take-out food if you prefer this option at
Rattler’s BBQ Restaurant
26495 Golden Valley Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
See Yelp reviews of Rattlers at http://www.yelp.com/biz/rattlers-bar-b-que-santa-clarita
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BIKE ROUTE MAP:
See a map of the Santa Clarita Bike Trails at https://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/photos/17733232/469627685/
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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 (http://www.meetup.com/cyclegroup/pages/5_Hand_Signals_for_Bicycle_Rides/) for group 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 and PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION: Please bring money and your drivers license and emergency contact information.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
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.
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Everybody must sign up for this event through Meetup individually. No guests allowed.
This bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups.
The main group coordinating this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
