BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hiking with Dean - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hiking with Dean X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hiking with Dean REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260303T095947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T095947Z UID:10003895-1773392400-1773410400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:RIDGELINE ABOVE SANTA BARBARA (E. CAMINO CIELO ROAD) DESCRIPTION:This is definitely one of the most scenic rides we’ve done. It’s all on the ridgeline above Santa Barbara ands has absolutely amazing views. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated for dirt riding. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Near Gibralter Rd. & East Camino Cielo Road at 9:00am. \nRESTROOMS: None \nROUTE This will be our planned route. \nDISTANCE: 26 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 3600′ \nDURATION: 4+ hours \nTERRAIN: Mountain paved road \nTHE PACE: 10 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Intermediate \nMY CELL # IS 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ridgeline-above-santa-barbara-e-camino-cielo-road/ LOCATION:Mentryville\, 27201 Pico Canyon Road\, Newhall\, CA\, 91381\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03023319/122617_image_highres_524199647.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260226T100849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T100849Z UID:10003885-1772787600-1772802000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Goleta Coastal Loop Ride DESCRIPTION:Goleta loop ride with unmatched coastal views from Ellwood Mesa\, Devereux Beach\, UCSB and the Goleta Slough.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Tuckers Grove Park at 4800 Catherdral Oaks Rd\, Santa Barbara. \nPARKING FEE: Free \nROUTE (RIDE WITH GPS)\nROUTE (ALLTRAILS) \nDISTANCE: 23 miles. (3 miles of unpaved\, ELAINE APPROVED!). \nELEVATION GAIN: 760 feet \nLUNCH: Our plan is to have lunch after the ride at Shalhoob’s Magnolia\, located at 5112 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group \nDURATION: 4+ hours \nLEVEL: Intermediate E-biker. We want to move at a good pace! \nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, flat dirt paths and low volume traffic roads. \nRESTROOMS: Restroom at the start and at the Goleta Slough 19 miles in. \nMY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/goleta-coastal-loop-ride/ LOCATION:Mentryville\, 27201 Pico Canyon Road\, Newhall\, CA\, 91381\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26022712/122541_image_highres_532915546-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260301T074437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T074437Z UID:10003891-1772618400-1772625600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Griffith Park w/Observatory and LA River Loop ride DESCRIPTION:Planning to do this one on a monthly basis until it gets too hot. \nWe meet up in the parking lot near the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. We proceed south on Crystal Springs Drive into the suburban hills above Los Feliz Blvd and then make our way near the Greek Theater onto the (car closed) paved Vista Del Valle Drive that snakes up into the hills. Vista Del Valle takes us past Cedar Grove\, the Helipad\, Bee Rock\,\nthe Griffith Observatory\, the Haunted Picnic Table\, Cathy’s Corner\, Royce’s Canyon and finally down to Griffith Park Drive. We wind our way to Crystal Springs Drive and head north to the LA River for a sojourn down the dedicated bike path taking us to the Los Feliz Cafe for lunch before returning to our cars. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 10am. In Griffith Park at Parking Lot #1 just above and south of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. \nPARKING FEE: Free \nRIDE WITH GPS ROUTE:\nROUTE (ALLTRAILS) \nDISTANCE: 26 miles.\nELEVATION GAIN: 2067 feet \nLUNCH: The Los Feliz Cafe – we’ll be biking to it. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group \nDURATION: 4 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker \nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume traffic roads \nRESTROOMS: Restroom at the start (next to the Merry-Go-Round) and then one is available at about 13 miles into our route. \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/griffith-park-w-observatory-and-la-river-loop-ride/ LOCATION:Mentryville\, 27201 Pico Canyon Road\, Newhall\, CA\, 91381\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/27225348/122084_image_highres_532443894-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260224T092507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T092507Z UID:10003881-1772182800-1772200800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE ALONG THE RIO HONDO & SAN GABRIEL RIVERS DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nNice ride along the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers on a relatively flat bike path. \nBring Along:\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have your tires inflated before arriving. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9:00 am at Grant Rea Park near restrooms. \nROUTE (<-click)\nRIDE WITH GPS ROUTE: \nPARKING FEE: None \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning\, middle and end of bike ride. \nDURATION: 5 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 38 miles maximum. \nELEVATION GAIN: 900′ \nLUNCH:\nCalifornia Fish Grill at the Rosemead Place Shopping Center.\n(3612 Rosemead Blvd\, Rosemead). \nTHE PACE: 10-13 mph \nDURATION: 4+ hours \nLEVEL: Beginner E-biker and above. \nTERRAIN: Most of the ride follows The Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers on a paved dedicated bike path \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-along-the-rio-hondo-san-gabriel-rivers-2/ LOCATION:Mentryville\, 27201 Pico Canyon Road\, Newhall\, CA\, 91381\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/24033900/122512_image_highres_532878596-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260215T070010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T070010Z UID:10003860-1771840800-1771855200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Biking - Temescal to Fishermans Village 20 or 30 miles. DESCRIPTION:This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We’ll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village\, with a small side trip to potentially see some very large boats. At this point\, anyone wanting to do only 20 miles can relax with some coffee\, ice cream or a snack. The 30 mile group will continue another 5 miles down the bike path and then start back. We’ll likely stop somewhere for a snack and a drink before retuning to our start point. \nThe route is all paved with a total gain of about 167 feet over 20 miles. So\, it’s about as flat as a trail can be. \nThe only caveat to this one is that there always seems to be headwinds coming out of the Northwest during the last few miles. \nBring Along: \n\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have tires inflated for road riding.\n\nMEETUP LOCATION (<- Click) Well be at the small pavilion where Temescal Canyon intersects the bike path. \nPARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point. \nRESTROOMS: YES \nDURATION: 4 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 20 or 30 miles – you choose. \nROUTE: (<-click to see it)\nRide with GPS route \nELEVATION GAIN: 167′ \nPACE: 11-13 mph \nTERRAIN: 20/30 miles of bike path and paved roads. \nMY CELL# IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/biking-temescal-to-fishermans-village-20-or-30-miles-3/ LOCATION:Temescal Canyon Park\, 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/07220816/122259_image_highres_530903690.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com GEO:34.0338377;-118.5335965 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy Pacific Palisades CA 90272 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15900 Pacific Coast Hwy:geo:-118.5335965,34.0338377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260208T060814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T060814Z UID:10003845-1771236000-1771250400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Biking - Temescal to Fishermans Village 20 or 30 miles. DESCRIPTION:This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We’ll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village\, with a small side trip to potentially see some very large boats. At this point\, anyone wanting to do only 20 miles can relax with some coffee\, ice cream or a snack. The 30 mile group will continue another 5 miles down the bike path and then start back. We’ll likely stop somewhere for a snack and a drink before retuning to our start point. \nThe route is all paved with a total gain of about 167 feet over 20 miles. So\, it’s about as flat as a trail can be. \nThe only caveat to this one is that there always seems to be headwinds coming out of the Northwest during the last few miles. \nBring Along: \n\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have tires inflated for road riding.\n\nMEETUP LOCATION (<- Click) Well be at the small pavilion where Temescal Canyon intersects the bike path. \nPARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point. \nRESTROOMS: YES \nDURATION: 4 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 20 or 30 miles – you choose. \nROUTE: (<-click to see it)\nRide with GPS route \nELEVATION GAIN: 167′ \nPACE: 11-13 mph \nTERRAIN: 20/30 miles of bike path and paved roads. \nMY CELL# IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/biking-temescal-to-fishermans-village-20-or-30-miles-2/ LOCATION:Temescal Canyon Park\, 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/07220816/122259_image_highres_530903690.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com GEO:34.0338377;-118.5335965 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy Pacific Palisades CA 90272 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15900 Pacific Coast Hwy:geo:-118.5335965,34.0338377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260105T073645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T073645Z UID:10003757-1770972300-1770998400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Beautiful Ojai Bike Ride - With A Twist DESCRIPTION:BIKE RIDE TO OJAI…With A Twist\nThis 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. \nHere’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. \nMake 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. \nMEETUP LOCATION: San Buenaventura State Beach \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Friday\, February 13\, no later than 8:45 a.m.\nWe roll at 9:00 am. \nROUTE VIA GOOGLE MAPS \nMEETUP PARKING FEE: $10 in the lot or free parking on the street. \nDISTANCE: 36 miles round trip \nDURATION: 6+ hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet \nRESTROOMS: There are restrooms at our meetup location\, midway at Foster Park and at our destination in Ojai. \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California. \nTHE PACE: 10 MPH on up \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nLUNCH: Zaidee’s Bar & Grill \nSpirits Tasting: Ventura Spirits \nDisclaimer & Safety Notice\nBy 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.\nYou 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/beautiful-ojai-bike-ride-with-a-twist/ LOCATION:Stairhike meeting place\, 1500 Colorado Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90041\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/04233650/121777_image_highres_532095458-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260207T054957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T054957Z UID:10003843-1770629400-1770643800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:E-BIKE RIDE ON BACK ROADS OF SANTA PAULA DESCRIPTION:Let’s try Santa Paula’s back roads\, streets and bike paths. Near the end of the ride\, we’ll stop at Rabalais Bistro for lunch \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: At the Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula at 9:30am. \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of ride \nRIDE WITH GPS ROUTE:\nROUTE This will be our planned route. \nDISTANCE: 27 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 1100′ \nDURATION: 4 hours \nTERRAIN: Paved roads and bike paths \nTHE PACE: 9 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Easy \nMY CELL # IS 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/e-bike-ride-on-back-roads-of-santa-paula/ LOCATION:Located in the parking lot of …\, 6550 E Marina Dr\, Long Beach\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/31222019/122150_image_highres_524146275.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260110T213630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T213630Z UID:10003769-1770368400-1770390000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:E Bike Ride In The Back Country of Avila Beach DESCRIPTION: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.\nOn 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. \nMake 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. \nMEETUP LOCATION: Bob Jones Trail Head in the Avila Beach area. \nALL TRAILS ROUTE \nDISTANCE: 27 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 2300′ \nLUNCH: Once we reach Avila Beach\, near the end of our ride\, we’ll have lunch at Mulligans Bar & Grill with an ocean view. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group. \nDURATION: 5+ hours. \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner E Biker. \nTERRAIN: Winding\, scenic and narrow paved roads. \nRESTROOMS: At the meetup parking lot\, Avila Beach and end of ride. \nDisclaimer & Safety Notice\nBy 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.\nYou 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/e-bike-ride-in-the-back-country-of-avila-beach/ LOCATION:Ventura City Hall – upper parking lot\, 501 Poli St Ventura\, CA 93002\, Ventura\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10133640/121818_image_highres_532092254-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260201T062017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T062017Z UID:10003829-1770022800-1770037200@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:E-BIKE RIDE ON BACK ROADS OF SANTA PAULA + optional lunch DESCRIPTION:Let’s try Santa Paula’s back roads\, streets and bike paths. After the ride\, as an option\, we can have lunch at the Flight 126 Cafe at the Santa Paula Airport. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: At the Veterans Memorial Park in Santa Paula at 9:00am. \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning and end of ride \nROUTE This will be our planned route. \nDISTANCE: 27 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 1100′ \nDURATION: 4 hours \nTERRAIN: Paved roads and bike paths \nTHE PACE: 9 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Easy \nDEBRIEFING: Optional lunch at the Flight 126 Cafe at the Santa Paula Airport \nMY CELL # IS 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/e-bike-ride-on-back-roads-of-santa-paula-optional-lunch/ LOCATION:Towsley Canyon Park – hwd\, 24335 The Old Rd\, Newhall\, CA\, 91321\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/31222019/122150_image_highres_524146275.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260128T065328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T065328Z UID:10003817-1769767200-1769781600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Griffith Park and LA River Loop ride DESCRIPTION:We did this one recently with Jim and it was so great we really need to do it again. This trip will have a different lunch destination. \nWe meet up in the parking lot near the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. We proceed south on Crystal Springs Drive into the suburban hills above Los Feliz Blvd and then make our way near the Greek Theater onto the (car closed) paved Vista Del Valle Drive that snakes up into the hills. Vista Del Valle takes us past Cedar Grove\, the Helipad\, Bee Rock\,\nthe Griffith Observatory\, the Haunted Picnic Table\, Cathy’s Corner\, Royce’s Canyon and finally down to Griffith Park Drive. We wind our way to Crystal Springs Drive and head north to the LA River for a sojourn down the dedicated bike path taking us to the Los Feliz Cafe for lunch before returning to our cars. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 10am. In Griffith Park at Parking Lot #1 just above and south of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. \nPARKING FEE: Free \nRIDE WITH GPS ROUTE:\nROUTE (ALLTRAILS) \nDISTANCE: 26 miles. The route says 21 because it doesn’t include the side trip to the Griffith Observatory. \nELEVATION GAIN: 1650 feet \nLUNCH: The Los Feliz Cafe – we’ll be biking to it. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group \nDURATION: 4 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker \nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume traffic roads \nRESTROOMS: Restroom at the start (next to the Merry-Go-Round) and then one is available at about 13 miles into our route. \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/griffith-park-and-la-river-loop-ride/ LOCATION:Bouquet Canyon Road\, Bouquet Canyon Rd\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/27225348/122084_image_highres_532443894-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260125T083624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T083624Z UID:10003811-1769506200-1769520600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK DESCRIPTION:BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK \nWe’ll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Rincon Point and back. Afterwards\, as an option\, we’ll head (via bike) to Dukes Bar and Grill at 1124 S Seaward Ave\, Ventura for a debriefing.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \n**MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: (<-Click) 9:30 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that’s nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. \nMEETUP DIRECTIONS FROM 101: Exit at Seaward Avenue in Ventura and head towards the ocean. Turn right on Pierpoint Blvd and take it to the end which will take you into the park. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Tuesday\, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. \nPARKING FEE: Probably about $10 for the day. There’s also free street parking. If you have a California Golden Bear Pass\, you can park in the State park main lot for free. \nDISTANCE: 30 miles round trip \nDURATION: 4 hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 500′ \nROUTE: \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path and a bike lane on Pacific Coast Highway. \nTHE PACE: 12 MPH on up \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ventura-to-rincon-and-back/ LOCATION:McDonald’s\, 27103 McBean Pkwy\, Santa Clarita\, CA\, 91355\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/10223904/119714_image_highres_523190397-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260118T065507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T065507Z UID:10003793-1768899600-1768910400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:E-BIKE STREET - PIUMA RIDGE LOOP DESCRIPTION:This loop is short and offers a ride on paved roads with some awesome views of the ocean from Piuma Ridge. It starts with a long climb up Stunt road and then it’s mostly downhill from there. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nMEETUP LOCATION: one mile marker on Stunt Road \nTIME: 9:00am. \nROUTE: This will be our planned route.\nRIDE WITH GPS ROUTE: \nRESTROOMS: None \nDISTANCE: 17 miles. \nELEVATION GAIN: 2459′ \nDURATION: 3+ hours \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads \nTHE PACE: 8 MPH on up. \nLEVEL: Intermediate \nMY CELL # IS 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/e-bike-street-piuma-ridge-loop/ LOCATION:Cedar Grove Park\, 11385 Pioneer Road\, Tustin\, CA\, 92782\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/17225508/121936_image_highres_520782466.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260112T133843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T133843Z UID:10003778-1768383000-1768401000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE - Lake Balboa to Burbank and back DESCRIPTION:BIKE RIDE FROM LAKE BALBOA TO BURBANK AND BACK\nThis 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.\nThe 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. \nNote 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. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \nROUTE: \nMEETUP TIME: 9:30 AM \nEXACT LOCATION: Swan Boat Rental Parking Lot at Lake Balboa \nMEETUP 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.\nRESTROOMS: Yes\, at our meetup location and at the restaurant \nPARKING FEE: It’s FREE! \nDISTANCE: 28 miles round trip \nDURATION: 5 hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 300′ \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path and a bike lane on Chandler Blvd. Street riding on the one mile detour. \nTHE PACE: 11 MPH on up \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-lake-balboa-to-burbank-and-back-4/ LOCATION:Mission Park\, E Main St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/12053848/121855_image_highres_530427403-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260110T213630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T213630Z UID:10003768-1768210200-1768231800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:44 Beautiful Coastal miles - E biking DESCRIPTION:A round trip on the entirety of the Marvin Braude Bike Path for a total of 44 miles. \nDETAILS:\nROUTE: \nBIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION:\nThis E_Bike ride will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful bike path will take us along the beach to Torrance Beach\, that little sliver of beach just south of Redondo. The street riding portion of this is minimal\, the rest of the time\, you’re on a bike path away from car traffic. \nIt won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day and so we’ll probably stop to watch dolphins\, take pictures\, get some lunch and probably stop for ice cream or other snacks near the end. \nAlong the way\, we’ll pass by Pacific Palisades\, Santa Monica\, Venice\, Marina Del Rey\, Playa Del Rey\, LAX (at the beach)\, El Segundo\, Manhattan Beach\, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and some sunscreen. Also make sure your battery will last for 44 miles. \nMEETUP LOCATION (<-click here) AND TIME:\n9:30 am at Will Rogers State Beach – intersection of Temescal Canyon and Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades\, CA \nPARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point. \nDISTANCE: 44 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 551 \nLUNCH:\nWe’ll dine at CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT (https://www.captainkidds.com/) In Redondo Beach. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker. \nDURATION: Around 6 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 12 MPH \nTERRAIN: Mostly bike path \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nMAP PROBLEMS? In case you are having trouble bringing up the maps for the Initial meetup location\, here are coordinates that you can enter into google maps to get those locations:\nInitial meetup location: 34°02’07.8″N 118°32’10.5″W \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/44-beautiful-coastal-miles-e-biking-2/ LOCATION:Will Rogers State Beach\, Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/19224029/119861_image_highres_529717391.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20260106T080900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T080900Z UID:10003762-1767780000-1767794400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:EBIKE RIDE - SANTA CLARITA BIKE PATHS DESCRIPTION:This is a redo of our first E-bike ride in Santa Clarita on May 14\, 2021 – when we were still doing the rides as Calabasas Day Hikers. \nThe route will be primarily along the Santa Clara River and San Francisquito Creek. These are really beautiful and well maintained bike trails. The ride should be a mixture of biking trails and some road riding. It won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube or tire slime. \nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME:\n10:00 am in parking lot near restrooms in Valencia Heritage Park. \nPARKING FEE: None \nROUTE: \nDISTANCE: 22 miles. \nELEVATION GAIN: 669′ \nLUNCH: (<-Click) Thai Dishes Valencia\n23328 Valencia Blvd\, Valencia\, CA 91355\n(lunch will be after the ride) \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker in the group \nDURATION: 4 hours including lunch \nLEVEL: Beginning Ebiker \nTERRAIN: Dedicated bike paths and street bike paths \nRESTROOMS: At the beginning and end. \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou agree to release the leaders\, the organizer\, from any and all liability\, claims\, or demands arising from participation.\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/ebike-ride-santa-clarita-bike-paths/ LOCATION:Ventura City Hall – upper parking lot\, 501 Poli St Ventura\, CA 93002\, Ventura\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/06000904/121798_image_highres_530383052.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251031T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250923T194021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194021Z UID:10003687-1761932700-1761942600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE / Halloween Ghost Ride DESCRIPTION:Cross-posting this fun event hosted by John Quinn. The Ventura Electric Light Parade.\nLight-up your bike and join us for this special Halloween cruise to the sounds of Monster Mash and other haunting tunes as we roll. Costumes are welcome\, or just be yourself. Do be mindful of long capes or fringe that could get caught in your tires. \nWe will be riding up to main street to toss out candy to the tick-or-treaters. Come prepared with a bag that you can put on your handlebars filled with candy. It so much fun for these kiddos to see our colorful bikes roll up and discover we are tossing out candy! \nThese rides are a “cruise” at a leisurely pace\, along the beach. A sunset ride out and a night ride on the way back! The pace is so relaxing (slow)\, you might want to bring your “analog” bike instead. \n\nBoom boxes are pulled by the leader (John Quinn) and the sweep (Thomas Healy). The playlist is pretty cool and sometimes pumping music!\nThis event belongs to “Ventura Electric Light Parade” and we are cross-posting this – so we’ll be guests on this ride.\n\nGET LIT! \n\nDecorate your bike with lights galore. It’s not just pretty but helps with safety on the road. You can find lights on Amazon. I’m sure it’s the start of a new obsession!\nI suggest putting lights on your bike the day before\, as it can take time to get them on just right.\n\nHere is John’s event page: \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/295050229712976/\n\nHere’s a video of a past ride:\nhttps://fb.watch/CdM4LD082B/ \nTHE START / END TIME DESCRIPTION.\n📍 Meet at Beach House Tacos on the Ventura Pier by 5:45 PM \n\nBeach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA 93001\n\n⏰ Parade rolls out at 6:00 PM \nMeet at 5:00 if you would like to have a pre-ride dinner at Beach House Tacos. \nMILEAGE: 20 MILES \n\nMost riders are “analog” so between 8-10mph (slo-o-o-ow)\nE-bikes are welcome!\n\nBE PREPARED\nImportant: This is a night ride. Be sure to have a working headlight and tail light on your bike. \n\nCandy for the trick-or-treaters.\nLight-up your bike!\nCostume – Encouraged\, but optional.\nMake sure you come prepared with tools to change a flat or add air to a tire.\nBeing by the beach and evening\, dress in layers.\nWater\, of course!\nHelmet\n\nLOCATION / ADDRESS MEETUP \n\nBeach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA 93001\n\nPARKING\nParking structure next to the pier. https://maps.app.goo.gl/eiG3xAzsRnP17uTt6\n$2 per hour/$10 max. Beach House Tacos offers 2-hour validation if you are eating there. (Bring your ticket)\n*If the attendant has left for the evening\, you are free to go without paying. 😉 \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou 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.\n====== \nALL IMAGES: © copyright 2024 – John Queen URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/electric-light-parade-halloween-ghost-ride/ LOCATION:Beach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/23124021/120398_image_highres_530282347.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250923T194020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194020Z UID:10003686-1760777100-1760799600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES - 35 MILES DESCRIPTION:The city of Ojai celebrates Ojai Day the third Saturday of October each year. So\, mark your calendar for this event because there’s lots of entertainment\, arts & crafts and food. So plan on having lunch there or someplace nearby. Bring snacks. \nMake 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 inflated before you arrive at the meetup location. \nMEETUP LOCATION: (<-Click) 8:45 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that’s nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. There is a parking fee\, but you may find some free street parking. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Saturday\, October 18th no later than 8:45 a.m.\nWe will plan on starting ride at 9:00am. \nROUTE \n\nMEETUP PARKING FEE: Free parking on the street\, fee for lot parking\nDISTANCE: 35 miles round trip\nDURATION: 6+ hours\nELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet\nRESTROOMS: There is a restroom at our meetup location and at our destination in Ojai and also one in Foster Park where we will make a quick stop.\n\n\nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two-lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California.\nTHE PACE: 12 MPH on up\nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up\n\n=====================================\nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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. \nYou 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. \nEmergency Support\nWhile I am not liable for your safety\, I am committed to assisting in the event of an emergency. However\, access to help may be delayed due to terrain\, signal limitations\, or other factors beyond my control. \nParticipant Readiness\nTo reduce risk and promote a safe experience\, all participants must arrive adequately prepared: \n\n🚴‍♂️ A well-maintained bicycle suitable for the terrain\n💧 Sufficient water and snacks\n👕 Weather-appropriate clothing and layers\n🧢 Helmet (required) and protective gear\n📱 Charged phone or personal navigation device (recommended)\n\nIf (we) reasonably believe a participant is not properly equipped or physically prepared\, (we) reserve the right to ask them not to join the ride. This is not personal—it’s about safety. We will gladly follow up afterward to help you get ready for a future ride. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-to-ojai-day-activities-35-miles-2/ LOCATION:Conejo Creek Park\, 1379 E. Janss Road\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20223921/119878_image_highres_523436184.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250821T053920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T053920Z UID:10003631-1760777100-1760799600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES - 35 MILES DESCRIPTION:USING PAUL TAYLOR’S TEMPLATE that has been successful for years\, here is his BIKE RIDE TO “OJAI DAY” ACTIVITIES event for 2025! \nThis event can be viewed\, but RSVPs will be open on Sept 18th (or sooner) as we dial in the details. Once everything looks good\, we’ll open up the RSVPs sooner. 😀 \nWhile Paul\, our fearless leader is on the mend\, we will continue to keep up with his yearly tradition of the “Ojai” bike ride and many other annual events that he has always hosted!\nThe city of Ojai celebrates Ojai Day the third Saturday of October each year. So\, mark your calendar for this event because there’s lots of entertainment\, arts & crafts and food. \nLunch plans will be updated here (soon). \nMake 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 inflated before you arrive at the meetup location. \nMEETUP LOCATION: (<-Click) 8:45 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that’s nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. There is a parking fee\, but you may find some free street parking. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Saturday\, October 18th no later than 8:45 a.m.\nWe will plan on starting ride at 9:00am. \nROUTE \n\nMEETUP PARKING FEE: Free parking on the street\nDISTANCE: 35 miles round trip\nDURATION: 6+ hours\nELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet\nRESTROOMS: There is a restroom at our meetup location and at our destination in Ojai\, but we may not have a restroom open at Foster Park this year.\nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two-lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California.\nTHE PACE: 10 MPH on up\nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up\n\n=====================================\nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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. \nYou 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. \nEmergency Support\nWhile I am not liable for your safety\, I am committed to assisting in the event of an emergency. I carry a Garmin GPS and emergency communication device to contact rescue services if needed. However\, access to help may be delayed due to terrain\, signal limitations\, or other factors beyond my control. \nParticipant Readiness\nTo reduce risk and promote a safe experience\, all participants must arrive adequately prepared: \n\n🚴‍♂️ A well-maintained bicycle suitable for the terrain\n💧 Sufficient water and snacks\n👕 Weather-appropriate clothing and layers\n🧢 Helmet (required) and protective gear\n📱 Charged phone or personal navigation device (recommended)\n\nIf (we) reasonably believe a participant is not properly equipped or physically prepared\, (we) reserve the right to ask them not to join the ride. This is not personal—it’s about safety. We will gladly follow up afterward to help you get ready for a future ride. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-to-ojai-day-activities-35-miles/ LOCATION:Will Rogers State Beach\, Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20223921/119878_image_highres_523436184.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20251002T053908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T053908Z UID:10003707-1759482000-1759492800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Oxnard-Port Hueneme-Channel Islands loop DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start in Hollywood Beach (Oxnard) and head counterclockwise into Port Hueneme and then up into Oxnard proper. We enjoy a quick stop at Starbucks before heading west towards the Channel Islands Harbor to visit the marinas via a circuitous route. Finally\, we reach Oxnard Shores along the beach and then head back to our cars.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube.\nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. 2622 Harbor Blvd\, Oxnard\, near the intersection with West Channel Islands Blvd. There should be plenty of parking on the West side of the street\, just across from the parking lot for the restaurants.\nPARKING FEE: Free\nROUTE (Alltrails)\nROUTE (RidewithGPS)\nDISTANCE: 23.7 miles\nELEVATION GAIN: 220 feet\nLUNCH: Our plan is to eat at Chipolte Mexican Grill\, located at 1291 Victoria Ave\, Oxnard. I’m not sure how parking will be nearby\, so please bring locks for your bikes!\nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group\nDURATION: 3+ hours\nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker\nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume roads.\nRESTROOMS: Restrooms at Port Hueneme Beach and our Starbucks\nMY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/oxnard-port-hueneme-channel-islands-loop/ LOCATION:Conejo Creek Park\, 1379 E. Janss Road\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/01223912/120541_image_highres_530395648.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250914T053915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T053915Z UID:10003677-1758358800-1758369600@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Goleta Coastal View loop DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Goleta coastal views! We start at Tuckers Grove Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise through Goleta backroads out to Sandpiper Golf Club. We check out Ellwood Mesa\, Devereux Slough & Beach along a dirt path and into Isla Vista. After cycling through UCSB we traverse Goleta Beach onto the Obern Bike Trail. We then take the Marie Ygnacio Creek Trail back to Tuckers Grove Park.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube.\nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Tuckers Grove Park\, 4800 Cathedral Oaks Rd\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93111\nPARKING FEE: Free\nALLTRAILS ROUTE\n**RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE **This app is what I use for planning and navigating the route. With the basic plan of $60 per year\, you’ll get turn by turn voice navigation and a host of other features!\nDISTANCE: 21.5 miles (2 miles of dirt\, Elaine approved)\nELEVATION GAIN: 723 feet\nLUNCH: Our plan is to eat at Shalhoobs Magnolia at 5112 Hollister Ave\, Santa Barbara\nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group\nDURATION: 3+ hours\nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker\nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume roads and 2 miles of easy dirt. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/goleta-coastal-view-loop/ LOCATION:⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis\, 3900 Avila Beach Dr\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13223919/120255_image_highres_530165369.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250913T053905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T053905Z UID:10003675-1758186000-1758204000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:BIKE RIDE - BIKE PATH & STREET - VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK DESCRIPTION:BIKE RIDE FROM VENTURA TO RINCON AND BACK\nIt’s getting hot again\, so were heading back to the beach. \nWe’ll be riding from San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura to Rincon Point and back. Afterwards\, as an option\, we’ll head (via bike) to Lucky Thai Cuisine (across from Dukes) at 1141 S Seaward Ave\, Ventura for a debriefing.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube. \n**MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: (<-Click) 9 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that’s nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. \nMEETUP DIRECTIONS FROM 101: Exit at Seaward Avenue in Ventura and head towards the ocean. Turn right on Pierpoint Blvd and take it to the end which will take you into the park. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Thursday. September 18 at 9 a.m. \nPARKING FEE: Probably about $12 for the day. There’s also free street parking. \nDISTANCE: 30 miles round trip \nDURATION: 4 hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 500′ \nROUTE: \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path and a bike lane on Pacific Coast Highway. \nTHE PACE: 12 MPH on up \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/bike-ride-bike-path-street-ventura-to-rincon-and-back-2/ LOCATION:⛵Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room at Port San Luis\, 3900 Avila Beach Dr\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/10223904/119714_image_highres_523190397-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250905T053905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T053905Z UID:10003656-1757840400-1757862000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Historic South Central Meets Watts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 62nd Los Angeles open streets event: CicLAvia. \nCicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk\, skate\, bike\, play and enjoy parts of Los Angeles County. Our route will connect historic South Central\, Florence Firestone and Watts. This fun event is free\, family friendly and safe. A great way to explore historic areas on bikes. We’ll even take a sort 1-mile ride just off the route\, to visit the historic Watts Towers. \nPlease arrive early to secure parking near by and make your way to our meeting spot. We roll at 9:00. \nTo learn more about CicLAvia click here: https://www.ciclavia.org/ \nHere are some of the local gems we may spot on our route. https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_historic_south_central_meets_watts25_local_gems \nTo learn more about Watts Towers click here: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/watts-towers-the-story-of-an-la-icon \nMEETUP LOCATION: Tacos Gavilan 1900 S. Central Ave.\, Los Angeles\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/NrGPCm387gsVvPeh8 \nIMPORTANT – Enter from E. Washington due to the road closure on S. Central Ave. \nPARKING OPTION #1 In or around Tacos Gavilan 1900 S. Central Ave\, Los Angeles\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ZQf2HKLqzHFYZEHe7 \nPARKING OPTION #2 Residential Street 1156 E. 20th St.\, Los Angeles https://maps.app.goo.gl/mgw4B9i4R6U6B3nM6 \nPARKING OPTION #3 $5 Public Parking 512 E. 12th St.\, Los Angeles\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/CzgMdL3y6gNPXu8AA \nRESTROOMS: Multiple options along the route.\nDISTANCE: 15 miles round trip\nELEVATION GAIN: Minimal\nDURATION: 4+ hours\nROUTE DESCRIPTION: Paved roads. Closed to cars.\nTHE PACE: Slow roll\nLEVEL: Easy/Intermediate (Riding with multiple bikes & people of all levels)\nLUNCH: I will have a couple of options for you\, including ice cream of course! \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nHelmet\nBike lock\nSpare innertube or slime\nSmall backpack for colleting swag along the route\nCash for lunch\n\nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou 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. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/historic-south-central-meets-watts/ LOCATION:El Gavilan\, 1900 S Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90011\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/04223907/120113_image_highres_529934011.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250831T053918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T053918Z UID:10003647-1757790000-1757800800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE / VENTURA ~~ "A leisurely sunset/evening cruise" DESCRIPTION:Cross-posting this fun event hosted by John Queen. The Ventura Electric Light Parade \nThese rides are a “cruise” at a leisurely pace\, along the beach. A sunset ride out and a night ride on the way back! The pace is so relaxing (slow)\, you might want to bring your “analog” bike instead. \n\nBoom boxes are pulled by the leader (John Queen) and the sweep (Thomas Healy). The playlist is pretty cool and sometimes pumping music!\nThis event belongs to “The Electric Light Parade\, Ventura” and we are cross-posting this – so we’ll be guests on this ride which is always open to the public and FREE!\n\nGET LIT! \n\nDecorate your bike with lights galore. It’s not just pretty but helps with safety on the road. You can find lights on Amazon. I’m sure it’s the start of a new obsession!\nI suggest putting lights on your bike the day before\, as it can take time to get them on just right.\n\nHere is John’s event page: \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/295050229712976/\n\nHere’s a clip of the ride in August:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/reel/759036519840676 \nTHE START / END TIME DESCRIPTION.\n📍 Meet at Beach House Tacos on the Ventura Pier by 6:45 PM \n\nBeach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA 93001\n\n⏰ Parade rolls out at 7:00 PM \nMeet at 6:00 if you would like to have a pre-ride dinner at Beach House Tacos. \nMILEAGE: 20 MILES \n\nMost riders are “analog” so between 8-10mph (slo-o-o-ow)\nE-bikes are welcome!\n\nBE PREPARED\nImportant: This is a night ride. Be sure to have a working headlight and tail light on your bike. \n\nMake sure you come prepared with tools to change a flat or add air to a tire.\nBeing by the beach and evening\, dress in layers.\nWater\, of course!\nHelmet\n\nLOCATION / ADDRESS MEETUP \n\nBeach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA 93001\n\nPARKING – OPTION #1\nParking structure next to the pier. https://maps.app.goo.gl/eiG3xAzsRnP17uTt6\n$2 per hour/$10 max. Beach House Tacos offers 2-hour validation if you are eating there. (Bring your ticket)\n*If the attendant has left for the evening\, you are free to go without paying. 😉 \nPARKING – OPTION #2\nFree Street Parking on E. Front St.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/kvJqHN7aSMueCmA19\nFrom here you can take the pedestrian bridge over to the pier. \nDISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride\nBy 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.\nYou 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.\n====== \nALL IMAGES: © copyright 2024 – John Queen URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/electric-light-parade-ventura-a-leisurely-sunset-evening-cruise/ LOCATION:Beach House Tacos\, 668 E Harbor Blvd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/30223921/120041_image_highres_529835949.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250905T053905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T053905Z UID:10003655-1757494800-1757512800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:36 MILE RIDE - SAN BUEEANAVENTURA STATE BEACH TO OJAI AND BACK DESCRIPTION:The weather is finally cooling down…enough to do an Ojai ride!!\nWe’ll be leaving promptly at 9:15 am from Ventura. We won’t be waiting for anyone who is late. If you find yourself arriving late for whatever reason\, please drive to Foster Park where you can meet us. We should be there around 10 am. Also post that you’ll be meeting us there on this meetup. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube or slime as well as a bike lock if you plan on having lunch. \nMEETUP LOCATION: San Buenaventura State Beach\, Ventura in the main parking lot accessed via Pierpoint Blvd. \nMEETUP DATE AND TIME: Wednesday\, Sept 10 at 9:00 a.m. \nROUTE \nMEETUP PARKING FEE: Free parking on the street\, paid parking in the lot where we meet. \nDISTANCE: 36 miles round trip \nDURATION: 5 hours \nELEVATION GAIN: 1100 feet \nBIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California. \nTHE PACE: 11 MPH on up \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up \nLUNCH: In Ojai we’ll be having lunch at Zaidee’s Bar and Grill before returning. if not interested in having lunch with the group\, you can return on your own. \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/36-mile-ride-san-bueeanaventura-state-beach-to-ojai-and-back/ LOCATION:San Buenaventura State Beach\, Ventura\, CA\, San Buenaventura State Beach\, Ventura\, CA\, Moorpark\, CA\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/07223937/119668_image_highres_527649474.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250830T053901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T053901Z UID:10003646-1756980000-1756994400@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Biking - Temescal to Fishermans Village 20 or 30 miles. DESCRIPTION:This is a 20 or 30 mile (your choice) beach ride. We’ll start at Temescal Canyon and take the Marvin Braude bike trail south to Fishermans Village\, with a small side trip to potentially see some very large boats. At this point\, anyone wanting to do only 20 miles can relax with some coffee\, ice cream or a snack. The 30 mile group will continue another 5 miles down the bike path and then start back. We’ll likely stop somewhere for a snack and a drink before retuning to our start point. \nThe route is all paved with a total gain of about 167 feet over 20 miles. So\, it’s about as flat as a trail can be. \nThe only caveat to this one is that there always seems to be headwinds coming out of the Northwest during the last few miles. \nBring Along: \n\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have tires inflated for road riding.\n\nMEETUP LOCATION (<- Click) \nPARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point. \nRESTROOMS: YES \nDURATION: 4 HOURS \nDISTANCE: 20 or 30 miles – you choose. \nROUTE: (<-click to see it) \nELEVATION GAIN: 167′ \nPACE: 11-13 mph \nTERRAIN: 20/30 miles of bike path and paved roads. \nMY CELL# IS: 818-307-6460 \nPLEASE make sure your bike is in working order before attending. URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/biking-temescal-to-fishermans-village-20-or-30-miles/ LOCATION:Temescal Canyon Park\, 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/29223906/120028_image_highres_514880803-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com GEO:34.0338377;-118.5335965 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temescal Canyon Park 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy Pacific Palisades CA 90272 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15900 Pacific Coast Hwy:geo:-118.5335965,34.0338377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250829T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250826T053928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T053928Z UID:10003637-1756458000-1756468800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Santa Barbara to Goleta loop ride with coastal views DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start at Arroyo Beach County Park in Santa Barbara and head counterclockwise up the bike path next to Las Positas Road. We proceed all the way out to Goleta\, via Modoc Road and Hollister Avenue. We ride along the Devereux Slough to Devereux Beach along a dirt path (Elaine approved) and into Isla Vista. After cycling through UCSB we traverse Goleta Beach onto the Obern Bike Trail that takes to Hope Ranch and back to the cars.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube.\nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Arroyo Beach County Park at the Eastern end of the parking lot next to Cliff Drive\, where there should be plenty of parking at 9am.\nPARKING FEE: Free (I think!)\nROUTE\nDISTANCE: 23 miles\nELEVATION GAIN: 800 feet\nLUNCH: Our plan is to head out of Santa Barbara after the ride and eat on our way home in Carpinteria at Linden Square\, located at 700 Linden Ave\, Carpinteria. This new outdoor hub opened in May 2025! [Linden Square]() (article) includes Corazon Cocina\, Tina’s Pizza and Third Window Brewing Company. I’m not sure how parking will be nearby\, so please bring locks for your bikes!\nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group\nDURATION: 3+ hours\nLEVEL: Intermediate Ebiker\nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume roads and a touch of dirt.\nRESTROOMS: Restrooms near the start near Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach.\nMY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/santa-barbara-to-goleta-loop-ride-with-coastal-views/ LOCATION:Will Rogers State Beach\, Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25223935/119950_image_highres_529836678-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250820T054027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T054027Z UID:10003628-1756285200-1756306800@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:44 Beautiful Coastal miles - E biking DESCRIPTION:A round trip on the entirety of the Marvin Braude Bike Path for a total of 44 miles. \nDETAILS:\nROUTE: \nBIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION:\nThis E_Bike ride will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful bike path will take us along the beach to Torrance Beach\, that little sliver of beach just south of Redondo. The street riding portion of this is minimal\, the rest of the time\, you’re on a bike path away from car traffic. \nIt won’t be a race as we’re out there to just enjoy the day and so we’ll probably stop to watch dolphins\, take pictures\, get some lunch and probably stop for ice cream or other snacks near the end. \nAlong the way\, we’ll pass by Pacific Palisades\, Santa Monica\, Venice\, Marina Del Rey\, Playa Del Rey\, LAX (at the beach)\, El Segundo\, Manhattan Beach\, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. \nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube and some sunscreen. Also make sure your battery will last for 44 miles. \nMEETUP LOCATION (<-click here) AND TIME:\n9:00 am at Will Rogers State Beach – intersection of Temescal Canyon and Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades\, CA \nPARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point. \nDISTANCE: 44 miles \nELEVATION GAIN: 551 \nLUNCH:\nWe’ll dine at CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT (https://www.captainkidds.com/) In Redondo Beach. \nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker. \nDURATION: Around 6 hours \nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 12 MPH \nTERRAIN: Mostly bike path \nMY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/44-beautiful-coastal-miles-e-biking/ LOCATION:Will Rogers State Beach\, Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road\, Pacific Palisades\, CA\, 90272\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/19224029/119861_image_highres_529717391.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250816T054006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T054006Z UID:10003621-1755970200-1755981000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:SOCIAL HANG & CONCERT IN THE PARK DESCRIPTION:FOR THIS ONE\, LEAVE YOUR BIKE AT HOME AND — LET’S HAVE A “SOCIAL HANG & ATTEND A “FREE” CONCERT IN THE PARK!” \nSaturday\, August 23rd | 5:30-8:30pm\n“The Smooth Sounds of Santana“ \n\n5:30 – Arrive and let’s find a nice spot / area for the group.\n6:00 – Food Trucks open for service\n7:00 – Concert Time!! Bring your dancing shoes. Yes\, there is an area to dance!\n\n————————– \n\nCOST: “Nada!” This concert is “free” and open to the public!\nFOOD: All event goers are welcome to pack their own picnic dinner & eating utensils — or hit the food trucks. Take note — this is not a potluck so make sure you bring food or some money for the food trucks!\nSEATING: Please bring your own camping/folding chairs and/or blankets to the park.\nDRESS: Dress comfortably but bring a jacket for the evening. It can get chilly near the end of the evening.\nHEADLAMP: Maybe bring a headlamp as the park is dimly lit when the concert ends and the grassy area can be uneven.\nBATHROOMS: Nice bathrooms in the park\, but only two stalls. So when you feel the urge\, get up and go! There might be line. (Yes\, mom!) — Maybe they’ll add portables\, not sure.\nEXTRAS: Feel free to bring glow sticks\, party lights (dim)\, battery powered candles. Glow Tubes are pretty cool too and you can also use them on your bike for evening rides!\nCOSTUMES? Maybe dress up like Carlos Santana – mustache and all?\n\n———————— \n\nPARKING\, FREE:\nParking spots “in the park” are either limited or saved for the band\, concert staff & vendors\, so street parking might be the only places to park.\nParking in the residential area is allowed. Just know you might have to walk with food\, chairs & blankets. Or drop your loved one off with the goods\, park and walk back in!\n\n————————\nLOCATION:\nBerniece Bennett Park\n31800 Village Center Road\nWestlake Village\, CA 91361\nGoogle Map > LINK\n————————\nAbout the band: Smooth Sounds of Santana is North America’s premier Santana tribute band\, known for its exceptional musicianship and commitment to replicating the legendary sound of Carlos Santana. The band performs a wide range of Santana’s music\, from his early hits like “Evil Ways” and “Black Magic Woman” to more recent favorites such as “Smooth” from the Grammy-winning album Supernatural.\n————————\n*** CAMEO APPEARANCE?\nMaybe if Paul\, our fearless leader\, is feeling well enough by then\, he’ll make a personal appearance! Miracles CAN happen!\n———————— URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/social-hang-concert-in-the-park/ LOCATION:13552 Fiji Way\, 13552 Fiji Way\, Marina del Rey\, CA\, 90292\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/15224008/119788_image_highres_529652396-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T041906 CREATED:20250814T053911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T053911Z UID:10003615-1755853200-1755864000@www.hikingwithdean.com SUMMARY:Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Coastal Ride - Out and Back DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start near Padaro Beach Grill in Carpinteria and head up Padaro Lane into Summerland. Then proceed up the coast into Montecito enjoying the beautiful views of Butterfly Beach (home of Four Seasons Resort Biltmore) and onto the bike paths next to the Santa Barbara waterfront. We ride through Pershing Park\, hop over the 101 Freeway and take a brief tour of downtown Santa Barbara on bike friendly paths. We then retrace our route back to the cars.\nMake sure you bring along a spare inner tube.\nMEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Park on Santa Clause Lane (near the railroad tracks) about 100 yards South from Padaro Lane.\nPARKING FEE: Free\nROUTE\nDISTANCE: 23 miles\nELEVATION GAIN: 900 feet\nLUNCH: Our plan is to eat lunch at Padaro Beach Grill at the end of the ride. We can park our bikes near to where we eat.\nTHE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group\nDURATION: 3+ hours\nLEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker\nTERRAIN: Road bike lanes\, dedicated bike paths\, low volume roads.\nRESTROOMS: No restrooms near the start! But we’ll stop at 3.2 miles at Summerland Beach. Other restrooms in Santa Barbara.\nMY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301 URL:https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/carpinteria-to-santa-barbara-coastal-ride-out-and-back/ LOCATION:Rancho Potrero Trailhead\, 5020 WEST LYNN RD\,\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91361\, US CATEGORIES:E Biking LA County and Beyond ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hwdmedia.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/13223912/119753_image_highres_529618695.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="E Biking LA County and Beyond":MAILTO:meetup-group-lraksxhf-list@meetup.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR