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Join us for bicycle rides!
You must be at least 18 years old and wear a helmet to participate in our bike rides.
If you participate in our bike rides you agree to follow these RULES:
1. Follow the leader at all times during our bike rides and never ride ahead of the leader;
2. Do not cut ahead of other bike riders without passing on their left and yelling out "passing on your left" when there is sufficient room to do so;
3. If you have to stop for any reason such as a flat tire or other hazard, call the leader immediately on his cell phone and leave a message. Do not text him only because your text may not be heard;
4. Do not leave the bike ride without telling the leader. If you want to leave the bike ride tell the leader when we are stopped or call him on your phone and leave a message;
5. If you RSVP "Yes" for a bike ride and do not show up without canceling by changing your RSVP to "No," you will be removed from the group. If you are a "no show" three times you will be banned from the group.
If you do not follow these rules you will be asked to leave the bike ride, and you will be removed from the group.
RULES:
1. You must use your real name and photo in your profile and answer your profile questions to be a member of our group;
2. If you RSVP for an event please show up or CANCEL. After 3 "no shows," you'll be removed from the group;
3. To participate in our activities you must be at least 18 years old and wear a bicycle helmet.
MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER, WAIVER AND RELEASE:
You release and hold harmless the organizers and all other participants from all claims or liabilities arising out of participating in our bike rides.
By RSVPing “Yes” to or showing up at any event of Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures you understand and agree that you are voluntarily participating at your own risk. You agree to assume all risks associated with participating in our events, including, but not limited to, illness, injury, falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather, traffic, conditions of the road, and any other risks whether known or unknown.
You and your guests release our group, organizers, hosts, leaders, participants, and anyone else associated with this group, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of participation in any of our events, even liability arising out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the organizers, participants, and organizations involved with all our events.
You and your guests must wear a bicycle helmet and practice bicycle safety while riding in any of the cycling activities listed in this group. Safety is always our first concern.
You and your guests hereby grant permission to Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures to render preventative or first-aid assistance, seek treatment or medical care that it seems reasonably necessary, including hospitalization, for your health and well being.
You and your guests must be at least 18 years old to join this group and participate in any of our bike rides, activities or events. You must post your real photo and use your real name in your member profile, and you must answer all your profile questions with real answers. You must agree to be cooperative with the organizer and activity hosts and not behave in any way that would be inconsiderate.
"No show policy":
If you RSVP "Yes" and do not show up 3 times for events without canceling by changing your RSVP to "No" before the event, you will be removed and banned from participating in this Meetup group.
You agree that the organizer's opinion is final and that he or she may remove you from the group and may not grant you permission to participate in any activity upon his or her sole discretion.
You also give permission to Bicycle Rides and Outdoor Adventures to free use of your name, picture and voice in any broadcast, telecast, print account, online or any other account in any medium of the event (the “personal release”). You understand that this personal release is perpetual in time and that it encompasses, without limitation, any copyright or right of publicity or privacy that you may have in your name, picture and voice.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo and LAX Airport & LunchDock 52, Marina Del Rey, CA
Join us for a special beach bike ride where we will be riding on the beach bike path and the roads around the airport.
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
We will be taking a 10 mile extension from Imperial Highway to LAX Airport riding at the back of the airport and along the north runway at LAX. This extension is at https://maps.app.goo.gl/AX3htqWHME3KyRtMA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This bike ride departs at 10:00AM.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bike paths for 36 miles round trip at 12 miles per hour which is a moderate pace. This bike ride takes about 6 hours.
You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at 9:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride.
Meet Louis at 9:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions.
We will depart promptly at 10:00 AM.
Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question.
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FREE PARKING:
There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot. For a map of Dock 52 and to get driving directions, click here: http://goo.gl/maps/8pJy5
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LUNCH:
We will stop for a break at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides and obey all traffic stops and signals.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups. The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
