What we’re about
Started with a group of teachers and staff from the Garvey School District, this is a group for early intermediate cyclists.
We will ride about twice a month from different places in the San Gabriel Valley and adjacent cities.
The rides will usually be 15-25 miles at a 12-15 MPH pace.
These rides will be along the various area bike paths with few hills.
Some group members may add some mileage either before or after the ride. Contact the group leader for more info regarding longer rides.
This is a no drop group. We will be stopping and regrouping as needed during our rides.
If you RSVP but cannot make the ride, please change your RSVP so we know who to expect.
Not really a group for complete beginners.
- Please make sure your bike is in good working condition.
- You must wear a helmet.
- Please carry a cell phone.
- Please be able to ride at least 12 MPH consistently for at least 5 miles at a time.
- No earbuds or music, your attention is needed for your safety.
- Rain will cancel the ride.
- Please bring: Identification, your own medical insurance information, cell phone, water bottle(s), spare tube(s), food as needed, cash, and a fun attitude.
Bicycle riding is an inherently dangerous sport. Everyone who rides as a result of joining this Cycling Meetup does so and agrees that and assumes that Garvey Cycling assumes no liability for your participation. There is no official group and at this time there are no dues, there is no leader of the group, and no one is 'in charge'. In no event, shall anyone who meets up to ride with anyone accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by use of, or reliance, on information on this website, or from participating in group rides with any individual as part of Garvey Cycling Meetup.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Martin Luther King Day Ride Lakewood to Seal Beach (15 Miles Round Trip)Rynerson Park, Lakewood, CA
Be sure to read the main page for this group for important information.
https://www.meetup.com/garvey-cyclingWe will meet at Rynerson Park in Lakewood at 8:15 and begin our ride at 8:30 AM. We will meet at the angle parking on Studebaker on the East side of the park.
We will head south on the San Gabriel River Trail and ride to River's End Park in Seal Beach (bathroom available), take a short break and then return.
The ride is all on the bike path and relatively flat.
14.9 miles.Here is a map of the ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40874510
See you there.
- Emerald Necklace (16.7 miles)Garvey Center, Rosemead, CA
Be sure to read the main page for this group for important information.
https://www.meetup.com/garvey-cyclingWe will meet at the Garvey Community Center in Rosemead at 8:15 and begin our ride at 8:30AM.
We will head north on the Rio Hondo Bike Path to Peck Road Park (Bathroom available), cut across to the San Gabriel River Trail on the streets and sidewalk along Lower Azusa, then head south to Bosque del Rio Hondo (Bathroom available) and back to the Garvey Community Center.
The ride is almost all on the bike path and relatively flat.
16.7 miles.Here is a map of the ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41420579
See you there.
- Peck Road Park to Santa Fe Dam Nature Center (15 miles round trip)Peck Road Water Conservation Park, Arcadia, CA
Be sure to read the main page for this group for important information.
https://www.meetup.com/garvey-cyclingWe will meet at the Peck Road Water Conservation Park (Bathroom available) at 8:15 AM and begin our ride at 8:30 AM.
We will head east to the San Gabriel River Trail. This part is on the street and sidewalk. We will head north towards Sante Fe Dam, climb the one hill to get to the top of the Dam and then proceed to the Nature Center, take a break and return to Peck Road Park.
The ride is primarily on the bike path and relatively flat with one hill as we go up to the top of the dam.
15.1 miles.
Here is a map of the ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44048742
See you there.
