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MIND IF I SCRATCH YOUR FRAME? Mark Reden, one of the club's photographers extraordinaires, uncovered this shot of Los Angeles' East Side Club ca. 1896. The 1890s experienced a cycling craze unmatched until the last decade, but a few things have changed since then - we've gone from top hats to helmets, riding is no longer segregated by gender, race, or anything else, and somehow we've picked up an obsession with how our machines look. What's maybe more interesting is how things haven't changed - a bunch of people out enjoying a sunny day and each others' company. Full-length coats reveal it was likely a ride start in December or January, and to the right of center is a young boy who will probably ride along on Dad's lap. Other details defy explanation - some riders seem to be carrying clubs, and what's with the ginormous bowties? |
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Welcome to the SFVBC Web site. We are a recreational road bike club with about 500 members. We offer a variety of rides every Saturday and Sunday, and if you're visiting LA and happen to have your bike along, we offer some of the best riding in SoCal. Please come out and join us.
-Randy Lawrence, Ride Director email
More Ride Info | Club Meetings | How to Join |
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January 28 - Hollywood Hype - Our urban rides are really fun.
February 4 - Val Verde Rides - If you've never been to Val Verde, well, you haven't lived.
February 19 - Trip To Burbank - A longer Sunday ride to a fun stop at Porto's Bakery.
March 3 - Agoura Corridor Rides - The #3 ride is a great way to step up to a ride of this length.
March 17 - Monte Nido's Revenge Rides - Difficult but not too long. Some great hills close to home.
March 25 - Fargo Fight or Flight - The LA Wheelmen put on this annual hill climb of the steepest street in LA. rumor has it that some SFVBC'ers will climb it.
April 7 - Tour Of Two Topanga Tops - The Two Topanga rides are probably are highest quality rides for that length that we do.
April 21 - Off To The Races - You've heard this before... Andy Shaker created this ride. You must do it!
April 28 - Urban Ride Day - Almost all of our rides today head "Over the hill." These urban rides are really fun.
- Randy |
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In this blog, our Ride Director offers a glimpse into his cycling stream of consciousness.
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Website comments/suggestions?
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START LOCATION: Northwest corner of Nordhoff and Etiwanda in Northridge (CSUN Parking Lot B1) Note: parking on north side of Nordhoff no longer available*
START TIME: 8:00 AM sharp (unless otherwise specified in Remarks below)
Map to Ride Start | Weather Forecast | Link to this section
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| Date |
Ride |
Miles |
Elev. (ft) |
Rating |
Ride No. |
Hits |
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Remarks |
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| FEB 4 SAT |
RINALDI RETREAT |
25 |
608 |
1 |
103 |
44 | |
Orientation Rides, with a "coach", are held on the first Saturday of the month.
Orientation ride |
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CLASSY CALABASAS |
42 |
1,851 |
2 |
182 |
50 | |
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VAL VERDE FROM VALENCIA |
24 |
1,247 |
2 |
234 |
61 | |
8:30 AM Remote start from the Vons Market in Valencia. Take the Golden State Fwy (I-5) North. Off and right on Valencia Blvd. to Bouquet Canyon Rd. Left onto Bouquet and then right into the Vons Market parking lot.
8:30am Start |
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NORTH TO NEWHALL |
33 |
2,596 |
3 |
239 |
56 | |
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VAL VERDE VIA VALENCIA |
67 |
5,162 |
4 |
233 |
65 | |
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VAL VERDE CENTURY |
96 |
6,461 |
5 |
233A |
46 | |
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| FEB 5 SUN |
TARZANA TREK |
25 |
569 |
1 |
108 |
36 | |
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Note:
- Helmets are required on all SFVBC rides
- Do not ride with ear buds in both ears
- Minors welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian
- To download route slips, click on the corresponding ride number above. Slips are in PDF format, and are available online 1 week prior to the ride.
- To download detailed maps and elevation profiles,
click on the ride elevation. The link will take you to RideWithGPS.com, where you can also download Garmin .gpx and .tcx files (click on the Export tab).
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Clear Channel DJs in Houston, Raleigh, and Cleveland encouraged listeners to harass cyclists by throwing bottles at them and swinging car doors open. T True F False Answer |
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