Start Location: Northwest corner of Nordhoff and Etiwanda in Northridge (CSUN Parking Lot B1)
Start Time: 8:00 AM sharp (unless otherwise specified in Remarks below)
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| May 03 Sat | 156 Wild Abandon | 28 mi. 900 ft | 1 |
| A clockwise spin around Chatsworth Lake, through Chatsworth Park, then back east to the common rest stop in Northridge (Western Bagel and Gelson's Mkt). Both options then go to Porter Ranch and the 49, in addition, goes south before returning to the college. | |||
| May 03 Sat | 182 Classy Calabasas | 42 mi. 1573 ft | 2 |
| These delightful rides travel to Calabasas, an exclusive West Valley suburb. The route for the 25 is more direct and level, whereas the 33 and 42 each experience varying terrain before reaching the common rest stop. The 25 returns along Victory Blvd. and White Oak Ave., while the 33 and 42 go along Wells Dr. | |||
| May 03 Sat | 856 Agoura Corridor | 54 mi. 2166 ft | 3 |
| These rides take routes along the Ventura Fwy west through the Agoura Corridor to Westlake Village for the rest stop. #855 branches out and explores new residential areas in North Ranch. Returns are through Calabasas. | |||
| May 03 Sat | 531 Franklin, I Don't Give A Dam | 45 mi. 3021 ft | 4 |
| These rides go "over the hill" to a rest stop in Beverly Hills. The shorter version takes Sepulveda and cuts through UCLA. The 531 goes through some unique roads near Benedict Canyon. After the rest stop, both versions go by some beautiful residential areas of Beverly Hills before the return through Franklin Canyon. | |||
| May 03 Sat | 809 West Oaks Ridge | 94 mi. 4900 ft | 5 |
| This ride travels out Agoura Rd to Westlake for the first break. Heads down Potrero to Camarillo. Returns via Somis, Moorpark Ridge, Simi Valley. Based off West Ridge Whirl 807 | |||
| May 04 Sun | 180 Classy Calabasas | 25 mi. 400 ft | 1 |
| 8:30 Near Corner Bakery (Plummer/Shirley) - see (a) below.These delightful rides travel to Calabasas, an exclusive West Valley suburb. The route for the 25 is more direct and level, whereas the 33 and 42 each experience varying terrain before reaching the common rest stop. The 25 returns along Victory Blvd. and White Oak Ave., while the 33 and 42 go along Wells Dr. | |||
| May 10 Sat | 117 Calabasas Cuss & Fuss | 32 mi. 934 ft | 1 |
| These rides travel to Calabasas via Wells Dr. You will be a cussin' and a fussin' as you climb "Wells Hill" on the 41 and the lesser "Chalk Hill" on the 25 and 32. The 32 returns directly, whereas the longer options return around Chatsworth Lake. Rest stop is at Gelson's (Calabasas)
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| May 10 Sat | 195 Reseda Benchmark | 46 mi. 1841 ft | 2 |
This set of rides offers close coordination of events and a mutual rest stop after the challenge of climbing the southern part of Reseda Blvd.. Shorts can go as far as they like, but medium and long-riders are expected to reach the top. After the break the return is related to the ride level.
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| May 10 Sat | 520 Westwood Wander | 37 mi. 1662 ft | 3 |
| Climb up Sepulveda Blvd., and descend down Sepulveda Blvd. to Westwood. The longer option wanders over Roscomare Rd. to Westwood. For the return trip, #520 retraces the route over Sepulveda Pass, while the others travel up Beverly Glen Blvd. to Mulholland Dr. #521 returns to the college down Beverly Glen while #522 travels east to Cahuenga Pass via Mulholland Dr. before returning.
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| May 10 Sat | 748A Decker Descent | 64 mi. 3650 ft | 4 |
| NOTE:Rockstore climb has concrete blocks but is passable.Remember, descent is the opposite of ascent. What goes down must first go up. So, do not put away your low gears just yet. The ride travels up Mulholland Hwy. to the top of the ridge. Then it descends Decker Cyn, which is very steep in one place, toward Westlake. After a rest stop, the return is through the Agoura Corridor, paralleling the Ventura Fwy. This is a very popular ride. 748A cuts out Chatsworth Lake.
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| May 10 Sat | 724 Hidden Valley/PCH Century | 96 mi. 4700 ft | 5 |
This ride travels thru Westlake and Hidden Valley to PCH and returns via Malibu Canyon Rd.
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| May 10 Sat | 238 4 County Ride | 86 mi. 7500 ft | 5 |
| President/Ride Director will check for weather as it gets closer to confirm 8:30am Remote start from Frazier Mountain Road and Lockwood Valley Road, Lake of the Woods, north of Gorman off I-5. Park in the area. No water or restrooms at the start. This ride has no water or food for the last 40, difficult miles. Bring extra bottles or a hydration pack. Approximate startRemote. Frazier Mountain Rd/Lockwood Valley Rd Start Possible street parking here This ride starts near Frazier Park and rides through 4 different counties. This is also part the route for the LA Wheelmen's 5 County ride. This route is exceptional. 2 stop signs, no lights. Good chance of seeing tarantulas and maybe a condor. Bring a hydration pack or extra water. There is only 1 stop.
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| May 11 Sun | 147 Encino Hills Escape | 25 mi. 749 ft | 1 |
| (Mother's Day) 8:30 Near Corner Bakery (Plummer/Shirley) - see (a) below.Ride to and through the Encino Hills in the southern part of the Valley . 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.
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| May 17 Sat | 180 Classy Calabasas | 25 mi. 400 ft | 1 |
| These delightful rides travel to Calabasas, an exclusive West Valley suburb. The route for the 25 is more direct and level, whereas the 33 and 42 each experience varying terrain before reaching the common rest stop. The 25 returns along Victory Blvd. and White Oak Ave., while the 33 and 42 go along Wells Dr.
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| May 17 Sat | 133 Pomelo's Delight | 42 mi. 1556 ft | 2 |
These rides tour the west SF Valley and climb the "Pomelo Hill" to their delight . The rest stop is Corner Bakery.
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| May 17 Sat | 501 Hollywood Hype | 52 mi. 1600 ft | 3 |
| Extension of 826Both rides travel directly to Tinsel Town via Griffith Park and Silverlake. After the rest stop, #501 tours the Hollywood Hills before returning to the SF Valley via Hollywood Lake, whereas #500 opts for an easier Cahuenga Pass route.
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| May 17 Sat | 826A Camarillo/Moorpark Ridge | 87 mi. 4500 ft | 4 |
| This ride travels over Santa Susana Pass and tours the farm country near Moorpark and Camarillo. The return is thru Simi and over the Santa Susana Pass.
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| May 17 Sat | 608 Palos Verdes Century | 97 mi. 3400 ft | 5 |
| In place of 608C since Portuguese Bend is likely still a messA challenging ride over Sepulveda Blvd., thru the beach cities, and to the lighthouse on Palos Verdes peninsula. Based on 608C that goes around PV. Rest stops at Chevron, PV, and Santa Monica.
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| May 18 Sun | 120 Chat "Where's The Water" Lake | 25 mi. 386 ft | 1 |
| 8:30 Near Corner Bakery (Plummer/Shirley) - see (a) below.The 25 and 52 mile rides encircle Chatsworth Lake on the way to rest stops in Woodland Hills. The 25 returns to CSUN directly, whereas the 52 returns via Wells Dr. and through the Sepulveda Basin.
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| May 24 Sat | 151 Valley Vista Too | 26 mi. 447 ft | 1 |
| (Heartbreak 100 today)This ride unveils "Valley Vistas" from Valley Vista Blvd (too!). on the 25. The 26 proceeds to the southeast SF Valley to pick up Valley Vista Blvd., where Sherman Oaks' finest live. Off to the Coffee Bean in Encino!
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| May 24 Sat | 105 Chatsworth Puddle Challenge | 36 mi. 1200 ft | 2 |
| The challenge is whether you can tolerate riding around the Chatsworth Lake one more time. The 26 and 39 mile rides travel around the lake on the way to the rest stop in Woodland Hills. Return for the 26 is via Platt Ave. and side streets, while the 39 tours Wells Dr.
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| May 24 Sat | 858 Agoura Hills | 42 mi. 1548 ft | 3 |
These rides pass thru the community of Agoura Hills. Both rides go out on Mulholland and return on roads paralleling the Ventura Fwy. The 42 swings north at Las Virgenes, the 48 at Cornell Rd.
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| May 24 Sat | 936B Summerland Classic | 54 mi. 2900 ft | 3 |
| 8:30am Ride Start from Mission Park in Ventura. Link to parking lot/start Park here or surrounding streets.Remote. Mission Park In Ventura. Beat the heat with another summer remote. Start from Ventura and head up the coast. 936A stays near the coast while 9236B heads inland to Casitas Pass. Special thanks to the Channel Island Bike Club for this route.
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| May 24 Sat | 702 Big Sky, Hidden Valley | 76 mi. 4400 ft | 4 |
| Counterclockwise loop through Simi, Agoura. Out via Big Sky, Wood Ranch, to Hidden Valley. Back via Agoura Rd.
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| May 24 Sat | 937 Hope Ranch From Ventura | 83 mi. 4200 ft | 4 |
| 8:30am Ride Start from Mission Park in Ventura. Link to parking lot/start Park here or surrounding streets.Remote. Mission Park In Ventura. Beat the heat with another summer remote. With a start in Ventura you first ride inland and up and over Casitas Pass. Swoop down to the coast before heading north all the way to a wonderful loop through Hope Ranch. The return is along the coast.
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| May 24 Sat | 873 Hidden Valley/Moorpark Ridge | 95 mi. 4712 ft | 5 |
These rides are similar to 825 & 827 except that they go to Camarillo via Westlake and Hidden Valley.
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| May 25 Sun | 111 Targeting Tarzana | 26 mi. 613 ft | 1 |
8:30 Near Corner Bakery (Plummer/Shirley) - see (a) below.Explore Tarzana's neighborhoods "South of Ventura."
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| May 26 Mon | 104 Chatsworth Puddle Challenge | 26 mi. 583 ft | 1 |
| Memorial Day In addition to normal Monday RidesThe challenge is whether you can tolerate riding around the Chatsworth Lake one more time. The 26 and 39 mile rides travel around the lake on the way to the rest stop in Woodland Hills. Return for the 26 is via Platt Ave. and side streets, while the 39 tours Wells Dr.
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| May 26 Mon | 803C SWAC | 59 mi. 3335 ft | 3 |
Memorial Day - rides from CSUNThis ride goes west over Santa Susana Pass, through Simi Valley to Wood Ranch, and then south to Westlake Village, returning to our Valley by Agoura Road. There is one official regrouping place and one rest stop.
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| May 31 Sat | 117 Calabasas Cuss & Fuss | 32 mi. 934 ft | 1 |
| These rides travel to Calabasas via Wells Dr. You will be a cussin' and a fussin' as you climb "Wells Hill" on the 41 and the lesser "Chalk Hill" on the 25 and 32. The 32 returns directly, whereas the longer options return around Chatsworth Lake. Rest stop is at Gelson's (Calabasas)
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| May 31 Sat | 169 El Camino Real Ramble | 47 mi. 1015 ft | 2 |
| These rides travel to a rest stop in Calabasas. The 27's experience no hills, whereas the 45 encounters a couple of the rolling variety. Return is direct for the 27's, while the 45 returns via Chatsworth Lake.
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| May 31 Sat | 408 Rose Bowl | 55 mi. 2142 ft | 3 |
Swoosh up La Tuna Cyn, through Montrose for a rest stop, past Descanso Gardens and the Rose Bowl and returns via Glendale and Burbank along Glenoaks Blvd.
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| May 31 Sat | 728 Hidden Valley | 68 mi. 3014 ft | 4 |
| #728 travels via Mureau Rd and Agoura while #729 travels over Mulholland Hwy. After scenic Hidden Valley, they return thru Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley.
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| May 31 Sat | 321 One Terrible Tujunga Tour | 84 mi. 7098 ft | 5 |
| These very difficult but beautiful rides have an option of Little Tujunga or Balboa/Sierra Highway out to Soledad Canyon, where they join for the trip to Acton for a break. The remainder of the ride, both versions go together up Aliso Canyon and Angeles Forest Highway and down Big Tujunga. Return through the Valley is on Foothill/Osborne/Nordhoff.
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(coming soon – slower Sunday ride 2x a month? 4/2021)
RL = Ride Level , 1 – 5 where
1 means a short-distance, relatively flat ride
3 means an intermediate, medium-distance, somewhat hilly ride;
5 means a difficult, long-distance, and/or mountainous ride;
In addition the ride pace tends to be faster on the longer rides, depending upon the terrain, weather, and ride participants.