
Iron Horse Bridge – Santa Clara River Loop
A Sunday morning bike ride (most on bike paths) that is 26 miles long with 600 feet total ascent. Highlights along the way: The star of this tour is a […]

A Sunday morning bike ride (most on bike paths) that is 26 miles long with 600 feet total ascent. Highlights along the way: The star of this tour is a […]

All bikes are welcome. On this one we’ll travel through Topanga State Park with stops at Eagle Rock, Parker Mesa, the Hub, Eagle Springs and more. This is an intermediate ride on mostly fireroads. There will be nothing technical. Planned ride is a about 22 miles with 3,500 ft total ascent. If everyone's battery is […]

There is a lot of history on this ride. Many of you probably already know something about Route 99, and some of you who grew up in the West San Fernando Valley are probably familiar with the Knapp family. I will have a more to say about that in the coming days but I did […]

An awesome ride surrounded by vineyards, orchards and stud farms, with beautiful wooded hills in the distance. Another highlight along the way will be the Potrero Creek bike path. Ride is about 18 miles with 1,250 ft total ascent on mostly paved or asphalt roads. Directions We meet at the Shell gas station on the […]

Starting at Descanso Gardens, this will be a bicycle tour of the hills, creeks and neighborhoods in the triangle bounded by routes/highways 2, 210 and 134. Points of Interest along the way will include: The historic Colorado Bridge (designed and built in 1912) Devils Gate Dam (near JPL, now abandoned) Brookside Park (a large aquatic […]

Another grand tour of some of our favorite open spaces and surrounding neighborhoods including Santa Rosa Valley, Wildwood Park, Hill Canyon and the star of the this ride, The Joel McCrea Ranch. The ranch was the beloved home of legendary film actor Joel McCrea and his wife, actress Frances Dee. On the advice of close […]

I purchased a non-returnable 52v/25Ah (1300 Wh) battery but it does not fit my bike - by about 1/4 inch. I paid over $398 with tax. I am willing to swap or sell. I figure $350 is fair -- obo. You can pick up or I can deliver locally. Battery includes mounting rail, charger, etc. […]

I have posted a hike in a group I recently took over as Organzer. Check it out and RSVP here. That is a larger and more active group so please join it for future ebike rides. I'll be closing this group by end of year.

This group will be shut down soon. Please join and RSVP at my other ebike group. This will be the last event x-posted here: https://www.meetup.com/ebike-california/events/312656731
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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