September La Voix

Greetings La Grange Community, 

Here is your September La Voix. Assembled on this warm, late SoCal summer day, the newsletter reminds me of the reliable seasons of La Grange events, our upcoming Piuma Hill challenge and Club Picnic which forecast the coming of other events we look forward to each year. Make sure to click through to rsvp for these upcoming events and enjoy updates from our superstar track racer Morgan James, event recaps and summary of minutes from our August board meeting. See you at the Piuma Hill Climb and Velo Club La Grange Picnic!

Renée Fox, La Voix Editor

P.S. Have something else cycling-related you think would be interesting or beneficial to our members? Submit here to be considered for an upcoming newsletter.

Letter from the President

Hello LG’ers

This month I have a story to share.

On August 19th I joined the La Grange Tuesday Marina ride. All was well, Ginny introduced me to a new rider and shortly after, riders at the front called out an obstacle but word didn’t make it back to me in time and I rolled over a detached crank arm and flat pedal from some old beach cruiser. The loud sound of carbon being eaten for breakfast was a clue to me and all nearby that something was not right. That crank arm had gotten caught between my wheel and seat stay causing irreparable damage to my frame.

This unfortunate moment is where my story of luck and gratitude began.

After I came to a controlled stop, I evaluated the situation. I was perfectly OK having never hit the deck or bumped into other riders.  Reason to be grateful #1.

Moments after I dropped out of the ride, another La Granger who heard the horrific sound and noticed my absence called me to see if I was OK. What a wonderful community and club. Reason to be grateful #2.

Once collected and the uber was called, I began to think about the process of replacing my destroyed frame. Lucky timing… just the day before I had taken out bike insurance from BikeInsure via the USA Cycling website because they offer a discount to members of clubs like La Grange who are affiliated with USA Cycling. I filed a claim less than 14 hours after signing up for a policy that went into effect immediately. Reason to be grateful #3.

My first stop was to our sponsor Helen’s cycles to examine the damaged frame and discuss a new bike. As it turned out, the Pinnarello rep was in the store that day and helped me to find bikes in my my size and colors I liked. Adam, Monte and Eric were terrific helping me navigate the insurance claim process with replacement estimates and forms. Helen’s and their staff are an integral part of our community, and a testament to the value of local bike shops. Reason to be grateful #4.

Riding with a club like LaGrange offers so much to all members, in fact, my gratitude this past week can be attributed to the community that is La Grange. Discussions on the bike and on our What’s app channels give us places to share things like how and where to get bike insurance, conditions of the roads we ride, learn from other riders, meet new riders and learn about our sponsors. Join me in this reason to be grateful and get involved in our wonderful community by coming out for rides, socials, volunteering, and support our sponsors.

Thanks for reading,

Larry Goodman President, La Grange

Racing News

USA CYCLING ELITE TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in Colorado Springs, CO. Race recap

By Morgan James

What an incredible week with some seriously tough top-tier competition. Nothing this week was easy. So proud of my performance this nationals. I am showing a lot of consistency through some unpredictable racing conditions. Here are my results:

Omnium - 6th

4K Individual Pursuit - 6th at 5:00.9

Scratch race - 7th

Team Pursuit - 🥈 Silver

Elimination Race - 🥉 Bronze

1K Time Trial - 11th at 1:11.84

I am most proud of my bronze medal in the elimination race. It was fast and furious from the start, and I had to burn every match my legs had to make it to the steps. It’s my first medal in an individual national championship event, marking a huge milestone in my athletic career. Im so grateful, as I have worked so hard for that moment. Thank you La Grange for your continued support and help to make this dream happen! Another step towards 2028!

Club News

Our monthly Womens Ride will take place on Saturday September 20! Route TBA

The September LG50 will be held on Saturday September 27. Volunteers!! If you’ve considered leading a ride, now is the time to step up and propose a route!

Save the Date! The 2025 La Grange Annual Picnic will be held on October 4 this year. The catered picnic, for members and their families, will be located at the beautiful Rustic Canyon Park, same location as last year. We are also excited to announce a new delicious caterer this year: Border Grill, owned by Chefs, cookbook authors, media personalities, entrepreneurs and pioneers of world cuisine Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken! More details coming soon!

Piuma Hill Climb

The Piuma Hillclimb is La Grange's signature event and routinely attracts close to 100 participants. Located in the hills above Malibu off of Malibu Canyon Road, Piuma is a twisty, windy 5.4 miles of uphill nastiness. Max gradient approaches 8% in some areas. Elevation gain is just over 1700 feet. But wait, there’s more! The Hillclimb doesn’t end there. Once you’ve summited Piuma, you will descend the backside of Piuma towards Scheuren Road where you will negotiate a deceptively evil off-camber left turn onto Scheuren. From there, it’s another 1.8 miles and 550 feet of climbing to the finish line at Saddle Peak where participants can enjoy the La Grange Expo, with tents and offerings from LG sponsors. The hillclimb is a mass start similar to that of a marathon where riders will self-seed themselves based on their expected finishing time.

We are looking for a handful of volunteers to help with the event, especially at Scheuren corner. Interested? Contact Marco directly at marco.fantone@lagrange.org for details.

Keep an eye out for a registration link in your inboxes!

Club Events Recap

August LG50 to Del Cerro Park in Palos Verdes

Led by Geoff Loui & Dan Mitnick | SAG by David Newcombe and Frank Whitelock

 Saturday’s LG50 to Del Cerro Park began on a warm, sunny day at Helen’s on Broadway in Santa Monica with around 80 riders and swelled to over 100 on the way to Palos Verdes. We were joined by Greg Seyranian, VP of Big Orange along with board members Todd Bernhardt and Michael Wright, Andy Rodriguez, ride leader for Big O, and the FDR group. Huge thanks to Geoff Loui for coordinating these local cycling club leaders to join our LG50! The ride started and finished at Helen’s with a post ride hang at Santa Monica Brew Works.

Click here to view photos from various contributors.

August Board Meeting Minutes

Amanda Beasley, La Grange Secretary, has done the work to provide a concise summary of our monthly board meeting minutes so you can stay engaged with club goings on. Click HERE to read and look for these each month in LaVoix!

Welcome New Velo Club La Grange Members!

Please say hello to our 9 new members who joined in August 2025 (you can find them in our Member Directory):

Sebastian L, Brennan L, Veronika S, Jose A, Cameron H, Joseph P, David K, Lawrence B, and Danny B.


Existing Members:

Please take a moment to ensure your contact information is up to date. Visit https://www.lagrange.org/member-dashboard#myaccount to confirm that your phone number is current, and double check that your emergency contact name and phone number are accurate. This helps La Grange improve vendor access to membership verification and ensures that, in case of an emergency during a ride, a board member can quickly notify your emergency contact. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us at membership@lagrange.org.

Cycling News

2025 Tour de Suisse stage 3: Quinn Simmons wins (Image credit: Getty Images)

Holly Breck (@brecknball92) aka “Moto” will race for @l39ion.la this season.

Redlands Green Points Jersey winner in 2023, Breck is from Claremont, CA. Learn more about our local racer in an interview with First Endurance here.

Morgan James competes for 2025 Track Cycling Nationals for VCLG wearing Rudy Project’s aero Nytron helmet

New Exclusive Velo Club La Grange Rudy Project page

Rudy Project has been a proud partner of Velo Club La Grange for over 18 years, supporting the team’s commitment to performance, safety, and style. As the club’s official helmet and eyewear partner, Rudy Project delivers best-in-class technology trusted by world-class athletes and everyday riders alike. From ultra-light, aerodynamic helmets to precision-crafted eyewear and prescription solutions, every product is engineered for maximum protection, comfort, and performance. This long-standing partnership ensures Velo Club La Grange members have access to the highest-quality cycling helmets, eyewear, and prescription solutions available. Members also enjoy preferred pricing on Rudy Project’s full range of helmets, sunglasses, and prescription eyewear. Whether you’re training, racing, or riding for fun, you’ll experience the difference that comes from decades of Italian design, innovation, and sustainability. Elevate your ride with gear crafted to perform at the highest level.

To unlock your member benefits, simply log in to the Velo Club La Grange Rudy Project page: https://www.rudyprojectna.com/pages/velo-club-la-grange-ambassadors

 

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August La Voix

Greetings La Grange Community, 

What a beautiful month it’s been for riding in SoCal! To those of you who didn’t ride the Edgar Burcksen Memorial Century Ride, you missed out on a spectacular day on bikes. Find out what you missed in this month’s La Voix, including race reports for the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, recap and pics of the annual La Grange Edward Burcksen Santa Barbara Century Ride, July LG50 and summary of minutes from our July board meeting. Be sure to save the date for this year’s Piuma Hill Climb and Velo Club La Grange Picnic!

See you at the next LG50,

Renée Fox, La Voix Editor

P.S. Have something else cycling-related you think would be interesting or beneficial to our members? Submit here to be considered for an upcoming newsletter.

Letter from the President

Wow. Was July a great time to be a La Granger and Cyclist.

We got to watch an incredible Tour de France AND do our own tour to Santa Barbara while many enjoyed the LG50 to Trancas.

I loved these two events for several reasons. Firstly they celebrated an incredible man and deceased club member Edgar Burcksen. And as he, the documentarian, would have loved, many new riders joined his tribute ride and became members of La Grange providing the rest of us an incredible opportunity to learn their stories, too. I saw so many come together as a team to pull these rides off. While they weren’t quite as coordinated as a rotating pace line, the rides wouldn’t have happened without volunteers on and off the board. Thank you to Rich Hirschinger, Matt Conrad, Geoff Loui and all non-board members who lent a hand in large and small ways. A huge shout out of gratitude to Deb Carabet who not only drove the Van that day but ran around picking up and returning supplies, and also thanks to the rest of the board for your behind the scenes coordination efforts and getting the word out.

Our stalwart sponsor Helen’s also stepped up to help with promotion and opened early for us the morning of the ride.

Finally, I’m grateful for the 12 new members who joined the club as a means to participate. Many gave great compliments on the day, the things they learned about La Grange and the people they met. Thanks for joining. I hope you keep coming back to rides, events and get involved.

Looking forward to another LG50 this month and a future happy hour. Stay tuned for details.

Viva La Grange.

Larry Goodman

President, La Grange

Racing News

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

The day started at the La Grange tent to the envy of all other tents, with freshly cooked bacon for La Grange members (thanks to Dan Funk! and the LG Board) who showed up to cheer on our La Grange/ La Fabrica Development Race Team and Melissa Kovac racing for La Grange in the womens cat 4! Aidan Kiernan and Morgan James both give their own reports of the day, with brag- worthy results!

La Grange/ LaFábrica Development Team Race Report

By Aidan Kiernan

The [Pro 1/2 State Championship] race was fast from the gun, with a break being established at 15 seconds halfway through the first lap. It was super interesting to see how important start line positioning can be. I spent the first 20 minutes moving up and protecting myself by being at the front, but soon realized the constant bridging of gaps was too energy consuming so early on. I decided to move back and recover in the pack until the last few laps. I secured a very good position going into the final turn but lost my lead out wheel coming into 500 meters. The wind zapped the rest of the energy I had and I did my best to damage control sprint. Although the last bit didn’t go to plan I was very satisfied with a 6th place finish in the Cat 2 state championships and 40th overall of 103 starters!

Morgan James, 9th overall and a cat 2 state title

By Morgan James

SCNCA State Championships! One of my favorite races of the year. With an international turnout from all the nearby UCI track events, this race was 🥵 🔥 super proud of the team for helping me take home a cat 2 state championship title and round up my upgrade points for cat 1 woohoo 🥳

Club News

Our monthly Womens Ride will take place on Saturday August 16! Route TBA

The LG50 will be held on Saturday August 23. Volunteers!! There is still time to step up and lead the ride/ propose a route!

Save the Date! The 2025 La Grange Annual Picnic and Piuma Hill Climb will be on Saturday Sept 26 this year. The catered picnic, for members and their families, will be located at the beautiful Rustic Canyon Park, same as last year.

Club Events Recap

Edgar Burcksen Memorial Santa Barbara Century Ride/ July LG50 Recap

On Saturday, July 26, a happy group of cyclists, led by Rich Hirschinger, left the Van Nuys Train Station to spend the day on bikes, riding North on PCH to honor long-time La Grange member and distance rider, Edgar Burcksen. First, the group climbed the Sepulveda Pass to meet up with a larger group of Century and LG 50 riders at Helen’s Cycles, where staff were on point with open registers for ride supplies and even mechanical support. A group of 63 riders rode together to Trancas, the first SAG stop for Century riders and turnaround point for the LG50.

The day was both sunny and cool and century riders were able to chat while riding at a steady pace. Deb Carabet and Matt Conrad were excellent SAG support, offering plenty of snacks, hydration and sunblock with smiles, every 20 miles, which made 100 (maybe closer to 106) seem to go by fast. Scenes from the ride included long stretches of the Pacific Ocean, Point Mugu Missile Park, even more ocean views, and a very pretty route through shaded neighborhoods leading up to Santa Barbara. The group playfully sped up as we neared the station where the La Grange van waited for everyone to load their bikes. We all changed into street clothes and walked to the Santa Barbara Biergarten where we shared stories of the day and enjoyed a generous meal with brews. Most of us except Nigel who continued riding to Ojai, took the train back to Van Nuys where Deb, Matt and the LG van waited for us with our safely transported bikes. Full album of photos from the day: here

July Board Meeting Minutes

Amanda Beasley, La Grange Secretary, has done the work to provide a concise summary of our monthly board meeting minutes so you can stay engaged with club goings on. Click HERE to read and look for these each month in LaVoix!

Welcome New Velo Club La Grange Members!

Please say hello to our 16 new members who joined in July 2025 (you can find them in our Member Directory):

Blia C., Casper C. & family, Craig H., David F., Erick C., Jim S., Joann Z., Jose A., Mark Byron M., Paul C., Ray D., Ricardo R., Ruben O., Tim F., Tony B and Jim S.


Existing Members:

Please take a moment to ensure your contact information is up to date. Visit https://www.lagrange.org/member-dashboard#myaccount to confirm that your phone number is current, and double check that your emergency contact name and phone number are accurate. This helps La Grange improve vendor access to membership verification and ensures that, in case of an emergency during a ride, a board member can quickly notify your emergency contact. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us at membership@lagrange.org.

Cycling News

Watch: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift here

Change can be good: Read James Shrubsall of Cycling News’ take on the new Tour de France final stage here

California Has New Liability Insurance Minimums, But Are You Sufficiently Covered?

By Kevin P. Culpepper

On January 1, 2025, California implemented a long-overdue change to its auto insurance laws. For the first time since 1967, the minimum liability insurance requirements for drivers increased under Senate Bill 1107, known as the Protect California Drivers Act. This change doubles the minimum liability coverage drivers must carry from $15,000 to $30,000 for injury or death to one person, $30,000 to $60,000 for injury or death to more than one person, and $5,000 to $15,000 for property damage.

I’ve represented far too many clients whose losses exceeded the prior minimum limits. Too often, injured parties found themselves financially responsible for significant medical expenses or property losses because the at-fault driver carried only the state minimum coverage. The legislature recognized this problem, and SB 1107, a policy shift that emphasizes fair compensation and accountability on California roads, is the result. However, one critical issue remains: what happens if you’re hit by a driver who is uninsured, or who carries only the bare minimum coverage that still isn’t enough to cover your injuries?

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is essential for those injured in a crash. Unlike liability coverage, which protects others from your negligence, UM/UIM coverage protects you and your family if you’re injured by a driver who either has no insurance or not enough of it. Unfortunately, many drivers either waive this coverage without understanding the implications or fail to increase it beyond the 30/60 baseline. That’s a costly mistake. In my practice, I’ve seen victims suffer devastating losses—lost wages, prolonged medical treatment, permanent disability—only to discover the at-fault driver had minimal or no insurance. In those cases, UM/UIM coverage can be the only recovery available.

Cyclists riding on California roads face a unique set of dangers. Unlike drivers, they are completely exposed—without the benefit of airbags, crumple zones, or steel frames to absorb impact. Their visibility is often compromised by their smaller size and speed, making them more likely to be overlooked by inattentive drivers.

For these reasons, cyclists should strongly consider carrying robust Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage through their auto insurance policies. Many people are unaware that UM/UIM coverage can apply even when you're not driving, including while walking or cycling. In the event a cyclist is hit by a driver who lacks insurance or carries insufficient coverage, a UM/UIM policy can step in to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

The change in California’s minimum insurance requirements is a welcome step forward. But protecting yourself means looking beyond the minimums. If you are ever involved in an accident, the question won’t be what the law requires—but whether you’ve prepared for the reality of the road.

If you’ve been injured in a crash or have questions about whether your insurance coverage truly protects you and your family, don’t wait until it’s too late. At ACTS Law, we’ve helped countless Californians navigate the aftermath of collisions and secure the compensation they deserve. Call Kevin Culpepper at (657) 223-2829 or email kculpepper@actslaw.com if you or a loved one have been involved in a collision.

This blog post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with ACTS Law. Legal outcomes vary by case; consult a qualified attorney before taking action. For legal help, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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July La Voix

Happy Summer La Grange Community, 

Your July La Voix includes news of this month’s annual Edgar Burcksen Memorial Santa Barbara Century Ride (do not miss it, this is a well supported and fun event), new committee updates, race news, member article, recap on the July LG50, our first Board Member feature and summary of minutes from our June board meeting. Enjoy!

Warmly,

Renée Fox, La Voix Editor


P.S. Have something else cycling-related you think would be interesting or beneficial to our members? Submit here to be considered for an upcoming newsletter.

Letter from the President

Hello La Grangers.

I don’t know about you, but I love July as a SoCal cyclist. We have great weather, the PCH and canyons are open again, the Tour is going on and best of all, we have each other. La Grange is a tremendous cycling club, and it is because of all of you. This LaVoix issue highlights our community. If you are enjoying all we do, we want to hear from you. Let us know what you like, what has gone well and offer suggestions on how to make things better.  I encourage you to get more involved via one of our committees and showing up at rides, socials and community building activities.

To join a committee, simply email the board member chair at the address below:

Sponsorship  daniel.funk@lagrange.org

Membership/Volunteering renee.fox@lagrange.org and larry.goodman@lagrange.org

Social Events deb.carabet@lagrange.org

Systems and Technology colin.rasor@lagrange.org

Cycling community dan.mitnick@lagrange.org

 

“Vive La Grange” takes action. Please consider getting involved with your club. Have an awesome month of July.

Larry Goodman

President, La Grange

Racing News

Morgan James and the US squad 2024 Track Nationals, Team Pursuit

Morgan James in local Track Series and Nationals

This summer, La Grange is proud to support Morgan James at the US Elite Track National Championships in Colorado Springs, CO and at the UCI Summer Slam (6 event series) - Velo Sports Center - Carson, CA. Track is the ultimate cycling spectator sport- go cheer for Morgan, racing for La Grange at our local world class track in Carson in July! Full six day schedule below. Go Morgan Go!!

July 9th - Elimination + Scratch

July 12th - Elimination + Scratch + Points

July 16th - Elimination + Scratch

July 19th - Omnium (Scratch, Tempo, Elim, Points)

July 23rd - Elimination + Scratch

July 26th - Points + Elimination

Come out and cheer on the La Grange/ LaFábrica Development Race Team!!

As the race season comes towards a close, join your fellow club members to cheer on our development race team at the historic Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, a great race for spectating. Ride to the race and come find us at the LG van/ tent where snacks and beverages will be available for folks who attend.

Sunday July 13 6am-6pm Manhattan Beach Grand Prix

7:30 am Cat 4 race starts with Chase, Tristan, and Ryan

1:00 pm Pro 1/2 state Crit championship with Aidan

La Grange Member Geo Martins Inspires at Age 88


The La Grange board recently learned that Geo Martins made a promise to La Grange Founder Raymond Fouquet that he would always be a member of La Grange. He wrote a note to Marco Fantone recently illuminating his dedication to the sport on his 88th birthday, looking stylish in our LG50 kit, designed by JayCee Cary!

“ Hi Marco. For the record, yesterday I rode my 88 birthday miles, time 5:36 hours, 2.646 feet of climbing with 35miles of head wind. I told you every year is harder and harder. “

~ Geo Martins

Club News

Edgar Burcksen Memorial Santa Barbara Century Ride

Saturday July 26

Please join us for the Edgar Burcksen Memorial Santa Barbara Century as we ride north to Santa Barbara. The ride, led by Rich Hirschinger, starts at the Van Nuys Train Station and departs at 7:30 a.m. sharp. For those who don’t want to ride over the Sepulveda pass, we will stop at San Vicente and Ocean (SVO). We roll from there around 8:55 a.m. 

In honor of long-time La Grange member and distance rider, Edgar Burcksen, La Grange continues the tradition of our Santa Barbara Century in Edgar’s name. Edgar Burksen passed away in April 2024 from injuries from a heart attack that occurred while doing what he loved, riding home from his regular Tuesday ride along San Vicente.  In 2006 Edgar edited the documentary “The Gift” about club founder Raymond Fouquet and Velo Club LaGrange's early days.


Join us on Saturday July 26 for a day to remember. Sign up HERE

Route HERE

Ride Rules:

This is a group ride, which means we stay together, and you should be able to ride at an average pace of 18 MPH. There will be four stops approximately every 20 miles for food and drinks from the van. If someone has a mechanical, the group will continue to ride, but a La Grange member will stay with the rider. Riders should not be riding ahead of the group. 
Cost:

$50 for Club Members includes the meal and drinks at SB Biergarten in Santa Barbara and transportation of your bike back to Van Nuys.

$100 for non-members includes the above plus a discounted 1 year La Grange club membership. You must prepay via PayPal by Sunday, July 20th at 10 pm so that we can confirm restaurant reservations and purchase goods based on the number of riders. The club’s direct PayPal address is HERE If you do not have a PayPal account, please mail $50 to: 

Velo Club La Grange

11870 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 106317

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Train:

You are responsible for your train ticket, and most people purchase a coach seat, but you can buy a business class seat if you desire. Please buy an Amtrak 11 Coast Starlight ticket, departing Santa Barbara (SBA) at 6:19 p.m. and arriving at Van Nuys (VNC) at 8:36 p.m. The cost of the train ticket as of today is $35. Book the train now HERE

Duffle Bag:

You can bring a duffle bag with a change of clothes, which will be transported to Santa Barbara on the van. Please plan on carrying your personal stuff back on the train. If there is room in the van, we can transport it, but bikes take priority. 

FAQ’s

Will bikes be transported to SVO (San Vicente and Ocean) after the ride for those that start there? 

No, the bikes will not be sent back to SVO but there are several options. You can leave a car at the Van Nuys Amtrak Station the night before and then arrange a ride home with a friend or rideshare so you have a car waiting for you on Saturday night. Or, you can get a ride home from other riders on Saturday night who have room in their car from Van Nuys. Or, you arrange to have someone pick you up Saturday night. You can also leave your car at Van Nuys the morning of the ride and then get a ride to SVO in the La Grange van, but you need to be on time since the van leaves Van Nuys right around 7:30 am to drive to SVO. 

How are bikes transported back to Van Nuys from Santa Barbara? 

The van can transport 24 bikes back to Van Nuys. They are protected with heavy-duty moving blankets, and no one has reported their bike being damaged during transport. 

Does my bike have to be transported back? 

No. You are free to make any arrangements you want. We need an exact count of how many bikes will be transported back. 

What's the pace? 

The pace is about 16-18 mph. We stay together, but you need to be able to keep a good pace. 

Are non-members allowed? 

Yes! Please see non-member cost above.

Please ask Rich Hirschinger any other questions that you have.

La Grange Womens Ride

By Renée Fox, Amanda Weinstock and Deb Carabet

Hello Ladies! We want to share some new and exciting changes coming to the Women's Ride and apologize for the pause in the ride schedule since former ride leader Tara Kriese recently left the board to concentrate on her own endeavors. We are grateful to Tara for her hard work and passion to create this amazing supportive space for women to ride together regularly!  The three of us are committed to continue the women’s ride, now once a month. Rides will be led by one of us or, a member who wishes to suggest a route and will remain inclusive, no drop social pace rides. LG has a 50+ year history of supporting women in the sport of cycling, something we are excited to share and build on with you. 

Please Save the Date for the re-start of our women’s ride on Saturday July 12! We will be riding the Tour of Bel Air route Meeting at 26 & San Vicente at 8am. For updates and ride communications, join the Womens Ride group on our LG members only What’s App community. We are excited to ride with you all again soon!

Club Events Recap

June LG50 Mucho Gusto Style!

Led by Jeff Gusto | SAG by Paul Kobielus

On Saturday, June 28 an excited group of around 50 riders met at Helen’s Cyles for an adventure ride with Jeff Gusto. The route was as challenging as it was scenic. The peloton rode up Malibu Canyon through Malibu State Park where Paul had the La Grange van ready for SAG in Cornell at The Old Place. The group rode westbound to ascend several switchbacks of the "the snake", still closed to cars and motorcycles, made a quick left on Mulholland to a fun Latigo descent and ended at Helen's cycles. Some folks made their way over to Santa Monica Brew works for a well deserved toast. Feature photo above by Paul Kobielus, Photo album by Dan Mitnick HERE

June Board Meeting Minutes

Amanda Beasley, La Grange Secretary, has done the work to provide a concise summary of our monthly board meeting minutes so you can stay engaged with club goings on. Click HERE to read and look for these each month in LaVoix!

New Members

Please say hello to our new members who joined in May and June 2025 (you can find them in our Member Directory):

David P., David S., Garrett E., Julia D., Mark Y., Nosson S., and William B.

Existing Members: Please update your contact info!

Please take a moment to ensure your contact information is up to date. Visit https://www.lagrange.org/member-dashboard#myaccount to confirm that your phone number is current, and double check that your emergency contact name and phone number are accurate. This helps La Grange improve vendor access to membership verification and ensures that, in case of an emergency during a ride, a board member can quickly notify your emergency contact. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us at membership@lagrange.org.

Cycling News

Good News: Los Angeles County doesn’t make the top 10! Read the article in Canyon News HERE

Image credit: Getty Images

2025 Tour de France Begins July 5! Official website HERE

Cycling News shares how to watch HERE

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Member benefits:

New La Grange Customers to The Feed will be eligible to receive the $80 Feed Credit (dispersed in 4 credit drops at $20 Feed Credit every 90 days).

Existing La Grange Customers who have previously shopped with The Feed are not eligible to receive the $80 Feed Credit offer but earn 5% Feed Credit on every order.

THANK YOU to our sponsors!

ACTS Law, Personal Injury Lawyers
APEX Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation
Caffe Luxxe, Artisanal Coffee Roasters

Helen’s Cycles, Local Community Bike Shop
Lee Ziff, Real Estate

Pedal Mafia, Killer Cycling Apparel

Rudy Project, Italian-Made Helmets and Eyewear

The Feed, #1 Source for Performance Nutrition

TriFit LA, Fitness and Performance Center
4iiii Powermeters, Harness the Power

Santa Monica Brew Works, Santa Monica’s First and Only Brewery

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