Casual Bicycling Meet up

BIKE CRYSTAL COVE – EZ RENTALS - CASUAL BICYCLING - SOCIAL EXERCISE
10:00 –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast. Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Bike rentals are EZ, and our rides are great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. We are well organized, informal, and have fun exercising while socializing. We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day?
JUST SHOW UP
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions. If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 370 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike.
START
10:00 Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS - EZ
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for ALL the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ and no PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. A few hills that are a positive challenge for single speed bikes. Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to The Dunes, Corona del Mar Heights and then the beaches – then to the Crystal Cove bike paths. A long stretch overlooking the ocean is perfect for whale spotting. Back to Crystal Cove beach and return. 18+/- Miles.
PICNIC
We will stop at an oasis at Crystal Cove shopping center for a picnic in a shaded veranda. No bike lock needed. Park our bikes and go get food and return to eat together. Trader Joe’s – Starbucks – Pizza – other healthy carryout places to choose from or pack your picnic with you.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Biking and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. Helmets highly recommended.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service! Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941 - Balboa Island

CAMPOUT & RIDE FROM OJAI TO THE VENTURA COAST – CAMPING – CYCLING – NATURE
Campsites are limited and on a first come, first served basis. ACT FAST!
DETAILS
Arrive at Camp Comfort Park on Friday Nov 7th and stay until Sunday Nov 9th. On Saturday, ride 16 miles to the Ventura coast by way of a bike path completely separated from the roadway. Have lunch at the coast and ride back to Camp Comfort Park. There is the option to take the bus back to Ojai with your bike. This campground has fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, WiFi, laundry, showers, and running water. It also has electrical outlets at each site.
At some point we might want to visit the wine tasting rooms and eateries in Ojai.
The cost of a reservation for the weekend will be $106 per site. You might want to share the site and cost with a friend, though the sites are very small. Only two vehicles are allowed per campsite. Park rules state only one tent per site although they did not object to two small tents on our last trip.
You will need to bring your bike and provide the camping essentials for yourself including a tent, sleeping bag/pad, food, cooking utensils, and a camp stove. Appropriate clothing for cold nights and warm days is a must as is enough food for the entire event. You may be able to share items such as tents and camp stoves with others if you arrange to do so in advance.
RESERVATIONS
We have reserved and paid for a limited number of campsites. To obtain one of these campsites, send a text message to Wiley at ‪(714) 468-5609 no later than September 1st. You will then be provided with instructions to reimburse Wiley electronically via Zelle. Campsites are limited and on a first come, first served basis. ACT FAST!
Information on Camp Comfort Park:
https://www.ventura.org/parks-department/inland-parks/camp-comfort-ojai/
Information about the bike path:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/ojai-ventura-bike-path?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Photos of the bike path:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ojai-ventura-bike-path/photos
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES
Check-in on the day of arrival is 12pm noon and & check-out on the day of departure is 11am.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using a phone while riding
THE YES’s
Helmet
Good bike
Plenty of water for the ride
Tent
Sleeping bag & pad
Camp stove, utensils, and food
Appropriate clothing for cold nights and warm days
Hat & Sunscreen
Positive Attitude