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Welcome to the SFVBC Web site. We are a recreational road bike club with about 500 members. We offer a variety of rides every Saturday and Sunday, and if you're visiting LA and happen to have your bike along, we offer some of the best riding in SoCal. Please come out and join us.
-Randy Lawrence, Ride Director email
More Ride Info | Club Meetings | How to Join |
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February 13 - Somis Sopressa - Where the heck did we come up with the name of this ride? Who knows? But what we do know is that Somis is home to one of the largest dried flower producers in the area (maybe the state). Check it out.
February 27 - Encino Hills Escape - This is a new ride, introduced in 2009. It is perfect for new riders and those who want to tour suburbia and see neighborhoods they didn’t know existed.
March 13 - Thousand Oaks - An old variation of this ride that was very
popular the last time we ran it.
March 20 - Monte Nido's Revenge - Ride 734 climbs Piuma, a local classic with incredible views.
April 10 - Tour Of Two Topanga Tops - Climb and descend both Old and New Topanga. This is a good ride for those who want to try a #3 rated ride.
April 17 - Tour Of The Tarzana T's - This is a short but challenging #1
rated ride. Lot's of turns at T's.
April 24 - Off To The Races - Created by Andy Shaker and being held for the third time, this ride was an instant classic. It travels farther east than any ride we do.
May 7 and May 8 - The Amgen Tour Of California is in our backyard. Check back for more details.
- Randy |
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GOT BIKE?
Member Stephan Karczag spotted this van parked alongside Hansen Dam after reading about it in the paper. No, it's not the aftermath of a catastrophic collision, but the photo does have a poignant story to tell - one which illustrates yet another way bicycles can have a positive impact. Read about it here. Photo: Stephan Karczag |
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What's coming up in the way of longer, organized rides - centuries, randonees, & bike tours - in the southwestern U.S.? Check out the Western States Bicycle Ride Calendar for latest info. |
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: LAST CHANCE FOR FIRST RUN SFVBC JERSEYS!
The good news is the first run of club jerseys is almost sold out. If you don't have one yet, that's also the bad news. Still available: 3-XL and 5-XS.
Only $68 + shipping
How to order |
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A reminder After a near-accident on a ride recently, SFVBC reminds you that riding with ear buds in both ears is not only dangerous but illegal. For your own safety and that of those around you - don't do it!
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Do you take photos on rides? The website welcomes contributions! Please I.D. subjects for the benefit of newer members. You can send them here. - Carl
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Q.
Do you support the UCI ban on race radios?
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Be sure to visit member Shai Shprung's companion site with member photos, ride info and more.
Website comments/suggestions? |
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START LOCATION: Northwest corner of Nordhoff and Etiwanda in Northridge (CSUN Parking Lot B1)*
START TIME: 8:00 AM sharp*
Note:
• Helmets are required on all SFVBC rides
• Please do not ride with ear buds in both ears
• Minors welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Map to Ride Start | Weather Forecast | Link to this section
To download route slips, click on the corresponding ride number below. Slips are in PDF format, and are available online 1 week prior to the ride. Click on ride elevation for more ride data, maps, and photos.
*unless otherwise specified. See remarks below.
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| Date |
Ride |
Miles |
Elev. (ft) |
Rating |
Ride No. |
Hits |
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Remarks |
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| MAR 13 SAT |
POMELO'S DELIGHT |
28, 42 |
488, 1,565 |
1, 2 |
132, 133 |
42, 34 | |
Solvang Century Today |
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LA CANADA LOOP |
52 |
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3 |
400 |
72 | |
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THOUSAND OAKS |
64 |
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4 |
836 |
55 | |
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DESERT WILDFLOWER CENTURY |
100 |
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5 |
356 |
49 | |
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| MAR 14 SUN |
CLASSIEST CALABASAS |
27, 42 |
1,021, 1,427 |
1, 2 |
180A, 180B |
32, 23 | |
Start Daylight Savings Time |
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FARGO FIGHT OR FLIGHT |
53 |
639 |
2 |
508 |
51 | |
Who of us will climb the steepest hill in LA? |
| MAR 17 WED |
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Maint. Clinic 6:45 PM
Meeting @ 7:15 PM |
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In what city were bicycles banned from city streets? A London B Shanghai C Mexico City D Tokyo Answer |
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