Velo Club La Grange: Rides

RIDES

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La Grange welcomes non-members on its rides. As such, we encourage (and expect) the following from members and non-members alike on each of our rides:

» Helmet use at all times
» Front light and rear flasher(s) when dark
» Courtesy to motorists, pedestrains and fellow cyclists
» Observation of all traffic signals and applicable laws
» Respect of the intended pace of the ride
» Respect of the guidance of the ride leader and/or senior club member
» Aero postion is not allowed while riding in the group - just stay off the aero bars

Novice riders: For your own health & safety! Please remember that La Grange is a racing-oriented club. Many of the rides below involve close-quarters riding at high speeds. If you are at all unsure about your fitness level or bike-handling skills, we recommend that you attend the Friday ride first.

The following weekly rides are unoffical club rides. Each one meets at 6:30 AM on the corner of San Vicente Boulevard and 26th Street in Santa Monica. The above rules apply. Click on the ride name for a full description.

DAY NAME DESCRIPTION DIFFICULTY

Tuesday Marina

JV Marina
26 miles, flat and fast

24 miles
Hard

Moderate

Wednesday Mandeville 20 miles, including 2-10%, 5-mile climb Moderate

Thursday Riviera
26-28 miles, 3-4 loops around Riviera Country Club
Hard

Friday Marina Lite 23 miles, recovery, abridged version of Marina Easy

The Nichols Canyon ride is the club's official weekly ride. It meets at 8 AM on the corner of Westwood Boulevard and La Grange Avenue in Westwood (one major block south of Santa Monica Boulevard).

DAY	NAME	DESCRIPTION	DIFFICULTY
Sunday	Nichols	27 miles, 3-mile climb, 10-miles of rollers	Hard

NOTABLE CLIMBS

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Velo Club La Grange

Velo Club La Grange is one of California's largest and oldest cycling clubs with over 400 members nationwide. The club was founded by Raymond Fouquet in 1969 and fields one of the top amateur racing teams in the United States. Past members include a Tour de France stage winner, an Olympic gold medalist, and numerous U.S. National and California state champions. La Grange is the recipient of the USA Cycling 2007 CLUB OF THE YEAR award.

La Grange promotes a doping-free competitive environment. Elite racers sign the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's 'Athlete’s Pledge for Clean Sport & Fair Competition'. La Grange has arranged to have a cardiac screening and assessment provided to Club members and elite racers for no out of pocket expenses.

Along with the Club's dedication to bicycle racing, the club welcomes new and inexperienced riders with a passion for cycling. La Grange is very active in the cycling and fitness communities. Our continuing public policy work with state and local government has led to major improvements in safety for all users of California roads. In addition, the Club has partnered with the Association of Blind Athletes and Meals on Wheels and sponsors an annual scholarship with the help of the Union Bank of California. La Grange enjoys the financial support of several corporations committed to promoting healthy and active living including Kahala Corporation.

501(c)(3) California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation 95-4000746
United States Cycling Federation Number 1232

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