Resilience Ride Training Week 6 - Long Beach-Laguna
Oct
11
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training Week 6 - Long Beach-Laguna

For the sixth ride in our Resilience Ride training series, we are going to start ratcheting up the distance a bit on this lovely ride down the Orange County coast. We will start at the far eastern end of Long Beach and will make our way to Laguna Beach via Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Crystal Cove. On the way back, we'll make a detour inland for the day's one significant climb before heading back to Long Beach along the coast.

Meet-up location: San Pedro Fish Market, 6550 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 54.2 mi | Elevation gain: 2,742 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38530407
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Chris Gehrke – 610-613-9767
TRL: Kevin Yzaguirre – 818-923-4455

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Run Club
Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00

Run Club

Leg strength is key to building momentum, and this dusk hike up Runyon Canyon is the perfect way to work those legs (and the booty). It’s dealer’s choice—walk, jog, or run up the path at your own pace. Come move, connect, and take in the views.

Meet-up: 6:00 PM at the benches just past the Fuller entrance.

Stay connected and join the Run Club WhatsApp Chat to get updates and connect with other runners.

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Miss Mar Vista 8: Demons, Divas & Diamonds
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

Miss Mar Vista 8: Demons, Divas & Diamonds

The best backyard drag pageant this side of the 405 returns! Four sober queens will compete for the crown, hosted by Chris Gardner with guest judge Eureka O’Hara and beats by DJ Jonathan Mendelsohn. Plus, a special performance from reigning Miss Mar Vista, Elleven DiVine.

Come out and cheer for Blake Hartzell (aka Banana Nicole Split), competing on behalf of Trudging Buddies! All proceeds support local recovery nonprofits. Tickets start at $30 - costumes encouraged, prizes awarded!

BUY TICKETS HERE

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Resilience Ride Training Week 7 - GMR Loop
Oct
19
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training Week 7 - GMR Loop

For our seventh training ride for the Resilience Ride, we'll be tackling our most challenging climb so far—the classic Glendora Mountain Rd (GMR) route. Starting in Duarte, we'll pass through Azusa before beginning a long climb into the San Gabriels with sweeping vistas of Mt. Baldy. We’ll then descend along the San Gabriel River. Bring plenty of water and electrolytes—you’re gonna need them!

Meet-up location: Encanto Park, 751 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA 91010
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 38.0 mi | Elevation gain: 3,636 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38906565
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Joe Brunelle – 917-257-5791
TRL: John McKean – 323-842-4325

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#BOO! A Scary Sober Halloween Extravaganza
Oct
24
to Oct 25

#BOO! A Scary Sober Halloween Extravaganza

One of the biggest sober nights of the year. We’re teaming up with our sponsor, the West Hollywood Recovery Center, for a Halloween blowout filled with costumes, music, community, and fun all night long. Hosted by Eureka! with music by DJ Eddie X. We’ll need volunteers to help with setup, the door, and staffing the TB booth. Step up, serve, and then celebrate.

Location: Log Cabin, 621 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Time: 8:00 PM to Midnight

Volunteer signup form: https://volunteersignup.org/A7FPJ

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Resilience Ride Training Week 8- Up Latigo, Down Topanga
Oct
25
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training Week 8- Up Latigo, Down Topanga

Get ready! This is one of our most beautiful and challenging routes. We’ll start at Malibu Library and head west to Latigo Canyon for a looooong climb with stunning vistas of the Pacific. At the top, we’ll turn onto Mulholland to enjoy more views of the Santa Monica Mountains. After a brief climb up Old Topanga Canyon Rd, we’ll descend to the PCH via Topanga—be careful on the descent, and again on the PCH!

Meet-up location: Malibu Library, 23519 West Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 47.8 mi | Elevation gain: 4,761 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40208892
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Dave Doerken – 510-847-5981
TRL: Chris Gehrke – 610-613-9767

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BDxTB Halloween Spooktacular
Oct
31
6:00 PM18:00

BDxTB Halloween Spooktacular

Hello, Pumpkins! Get ready for a sober spooktacular Halloween night we’ll actually remember, hosted by Blue Door. Here’s what’s in store: costumes, music, and community; food provided by Trudging Buddies; a spooky theatrical experience at 10 PM; and a scary movie to close out the night. Bring your best costume, bring your friends, and settle in for a night full of treats and just the right amount of tricks.

Time: 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM

RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/ZEMeZUgUcrzDo9L3x3ou

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Resilience Ride Training Week 9 - Santa Susana-Westlake Loop
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training Week 9 - Santa Susana-Westlake Loop

It’s time to start ramping up our distance as we prepare for the Resilience Ride! This training ride takes us through the western half of the San Fernando Valley on a protected bike path before climbing over Santa Susana Pass and descending into Simi Valley. We’ll make our way back via Thousand Oaks, Westlake, and Calabasas. This is an intermediate ride that requires some prior training—but if you’ve conquered GMR and Latigo over the past two weeks, this one will be a breeze!

Meet-up location: Balboa Tennis Center, 5651 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 59.6 mi | Elevation gain: 2,873 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49315048
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitators: Thomas Westfall – 917-683-8114, and Tony Anderson – 808-492-4400
TRL: Joe Brunelle – 917-257-5791

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Super Service Sunday
Nov
2
6:00 AM06:00

Super Service Sunday

SevaSphere Service Day – Sunday, November 2
Join Trudging Buddies as we team up with SevaSphere to cook and distribute meals to the unhoused community in Skid Row.

Cooking Shift: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Bombay Beach, 1338 W 7th Street (parking garage off Columbia)

Distribution Shift: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sakura Crossing, 235 San Pedro St (safe parking, easy access)

SevaSphere runs tight, meaningful operations. This service opportunity is safe, rewarding, and transformative. Register through SevaSphere here

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Resilience Ride Training Week 10 - Arcadia Three River Loop
Nov
8
7:00 AM07:00

Resilience Ride Training Week 10 - Arcadia Three River Loop

For our tenth and final training ride, we’ll take on our longest distance yet—riding from Arcadia to Long Beach and back. This route is only 14 miles shorter than the Resilience Ride itself! It’s mostly flat, following the San Gabriel bike path to Long Beach (where we’ll stop for lunch) and returning to Arcadia via the Rio Hondo bike path. Please note that with the end of Daylight Savings Time and the longer distance, we’ll start an hour earlier than usual—at 7:30 AM.

Meet-up location: Arcadia County Park, 405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
Meet-up: 7:00 AM | Ride out: 7:30 AM
Distance: 74.1 mi | Elevation gain: 1,437 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41653464
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Bryan Pitts – 706-206-5988
TRL: Brian Etter – 323-500-3347

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Resilience Ride
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Resilience Ride

Register Now: https://www.classy.org/event/socal-resilience-ride/e698795

Join us for the SoCal Resilience Ride, a three-day recovery weekend, featuring a cycling journey through Southern California celebrating strength, sobriety, and community.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or just passionate about movement with meaning, this ride is for you.

Hosted by and benefitting Trudging Buddies and The Phoenix, the Resilience Ride blends endurance, connection, and purpose—proving that together we go farther.

Expect scenic routes, campfire camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on and off the bike.

Looking to be of service? We need an army of volunteers to help make this experience possible.

Let’s ride toward resilience—together.

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LA LGBT Center Pride Ride
Apr
24
to Apr 26

LA LGBT Center Pride Ride

The Los Angeles LGBT Center has announced its brand-new cycling event, Pride Ride, taking place April 24–26, 2026. The three-day ride will travel from Los Angeles to San Diego, continuing the legacy of AIDS/LifeCycle while building a new tradition of community, joy, and purpose.

General registration for cyclists opens Wednesday, October 9, 2025, with a $95 registration fee and a minimum fundraising goal of $2,500 due by April 10, 2026. Volunteer opportunities will also open the same day.

Stay tuned for more details on routes, names, and upcoming events leading to the big ride: https://lalgbt.center/2026endurance

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Recovery Ride (NorCal)
Sep
11
to Sep 13

Recovery Ride (NorCal)

Register: https://www.castrocountryclub.org/recovery-ride

The Recovery Ride is a round-trip fundraising bike ride that supports the programs and activities of the Castro Country Club. Riders will depart from Sausalito on an amazing and adventurous ride through the hills of Marin and Sonoma County just north of San Francisco and arrive in Guerneville. After a day of fun activities, celebrations, and experiencing meaningful connections with other Riders, everyone gets back on their bikes and returns to Sausalito through a beautiful coastal route.

100% of net funds raised during the Ride will directly support Castro County Club programs and services that help thousands of people change their lives each year by supporting personal growth.

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Resilience Ride Training – Week 5 – Franklin | Stone | Mandeville
Oct
4
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training – Week 5 – Franklin | Stone | Mandeville

Get ready to climb, climb, and climb again! This route, the fifth in our Resilience Ride training series, starts in West Hollywood near the Recovery Center. We’ll head up Franklin Canyon (and back down), then Stone Canyon (and back down), before finishing with Mandeville Canyon in Brentwood and rolling back to WeHo. This intermediate ride squeezes a lot of climbing into a fairly short distance, so bring plenty of water and electrolytes!

📍 Parking tip: Street parking near Verve is metered with a 2-hour max. Use the city garage on San Vicente, just north of Melrose.

Distance: 44.8 mi | Elevation gain: 3,856 ft | Route link

Required gear: helmet, water bottle, pump, spare tire

Facilitator: Bryan Pitts (706-206-5988) | TRL: David Stroud (213-605-1583)

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Resilience Ride Training – Week 4 – Griffith Park | Chevy Chase | Sierra Madre
Sep
28
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training – Week 4 – Griffith Park | Chevy Chase | Sierra Madre

  • Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Picnic Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The fourth ride in our Resilience Ride training series takes us on a tried and true East Side route. After leaving Griffith Park, we ride through Glendale to Chevy Chase Dr. for our main climb of the day. We then descend and pass through Altadena (just south of the areas affected by the Eaton Fire) to Sierra Madre. After a coffee break, we return to Griffith Park via Pasadena and Eagle Rock. If you have cycling experience but haven't ridden much since ALC, this is a great route to get back in the saddle, and if you're a beginner who's done our other September rides, you'll be well prepared for this one.

Meet-up location: Crystal Springs Picnic Area, 4659 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Meet-up: 8:00 AM

Ride out: 8:30 AM

Distance: 38.9 mi

Elevation gain: 1830 ft

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48565347

Required equipment: helmet, water bottle, pump, spare tire

Ride facilitator: Dave Doerken, 510-847-5981

TRL: Brian Etter, 323-500-3347

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TB Swim Kickoff
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00

TB Swim Kickoff

Bring your swimsuit as we'll get in the water and do some safety fundamentals—like treading water, floating, and sighting-1-followed by a supervised open water swim practice, if you feel comfortable.

Come meet your Triathlon Club fellows, get your questions answered and decide whether you’re looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals.

All fitness levels welcome! We’ll meet at the beach area closest to public restrooms on the corner of 2nd and Bayshore.

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Resilience Ride Training – Week 3 – Marina Del Rey to Palos Verdes (Two Route Options)
Sep
21
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training – Week 3 – Marina Del Rey to Palos Verdes (Two Route Options)

For our third ride of the Resilience Ride training series, we will make our way from Marina del Rey to Palos Verdes, passing through El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. After a rest stop at Malaga Cove Ranch Market, those taking the short route will turn around, while those who want climbing will continue into Palos Verdes. Both routes feature beautiful ocean views on clear days.

Meet-up location: Glen Alla Park, 4601 Alla Rd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 | Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM

Route 1: 32 mi | 900 ft gain | Route link

Route 2: 43.9 mi | 2287 ft gain | Route link

Required equipment: helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire

Facilitators: Thomas Westfall 917-683-8114; Tony Anderson 808-492-4400 | TRLs: Joe Brunelle 917-257-5791; Kevin Yzaguirre 818-923-4455

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Spartan Race
Sep
20
6:00 AM06:00

Spartan Race

Ready to see what you’re made of? Join the Trudging Buddies as we train for the Spartan Stadium—an epic challenge inside a real stadium where grit meets glory.

Whether you're in recovery, rebuilding, or just ready to level up, this is your chance to push past limits, get stronger together, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

No experience necessary—just heart, hustle, and a little willingness to get muddy. Let’s train, transform, and take that starting line together.

Interested in joining? Text Linc at 323-252-0971

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Run Club Info Session
Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30

Run Club Info Session

  •  8245 W 4th Street Los Angeles USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we launch the Trudging Buddies Run Club! This info session is open to all runners and anyone curious about getting started. We’ll use this time to:

  • Connect with others who share an interest in running

  • Talk about goals, challenges, and tips

  • Share our vision for the club and upcoming plans

Whether you’re brand new or already logging miles, this is a chance to build community and be part of something new.

8245 W 4th Street, Los Angeles CA 90048
(Park on 3rd or Crescent Heights — 4th St is permit-only)

1. Join the Run Club WhatsApp Chat: Click here
2. Contact: trudgingbuddies.runclub@gmail.com
3. Bonus: Our new partner Hoka Run Club offers 10% off for new måembers plus footwear consultations.

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TB Triathlon Club Kickoff
Sep
13
8:00 AM08:00

TB Triathlon Club Kickoff

  • Crystal Springs Picnic Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your running shoes as we'll do a light group run around Griffith Park, followed by a meet and greet with your Triathlon Club fellows.

We'll answer questions and help you determine whether you are looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals. 

All fitness levels welcome! 

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Resilience Ride Training Kickoff - Week 1
Sep
6
8:00 AM08:00

Resilience Ride Training Kickoff - Week 1

  • Crystal Springs Picnic Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Saturday, September 6 for a beginner-friendly ride from Griffith Park to Coffee Commissary. This scenic 22.1-mile route features a moderate 975 ft elevation gain, making it a great option for newer riders looking to build confidence.

We’ll meet at 4659 Crystal Springs Drive at 8:00 AM, roll out at 8:30 AM, and enjoy good company along the way. Wear a helmet, bring two water bottles and snacks. View the full route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38188205

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Botox Benefit
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Botox Benefit

Join us on Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM to 7 PM at 4358 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles for a one-day pop-up benefiting Trudging Buddies. We're offering $250 unlimited Botox to the face, with all proceeds supporting our work in recovery, service, and community building. Support a great cause—and look good doing it.

Spots are limited. Call 323-377-3725 to reserve your appointment.

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Jan
18
6:30 PM18:30

Trudging Buddies Bowling Night

We’ll call it “cross training.” Yeah, that’s what we’ll call it!

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship OFF the bike. We’ll meet at Shatto Lanes at 6:30 (before they fill up) and bowl a game or two before we head to an area restaurant for dinner. Don’t worry if you’re “no good at bowling.” Most of us were “no good on a bike” at some point too but we didn’t let that stop us. ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/events/518281775711536/

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Jan
1
9:00 AM09:00

Training Ride: Long Beach to Laguna

Set a positive intention for 2020 and spend New Years day biking along the coast from Long Beach to Laguna.

Former Parking Lot of Joe's Crab Shack
6550 Marina Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803 United States
Meet time: 9:00AM
Ride out: 9:30AM

50.3 Miles
Mostly Flat

Please come prepared…pump up your tires, make sure you have what you need to fix a flat tire and have water and electrolyte replacement in your bottles.

Please RVSP . :https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-long-beach-to-laguna-trudging-buddies-new-year-new-intentions-ride/

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New Rider Mixer and Info Session
Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00

New Rider Mixer and Info Session

  • 926 MASSELIN AVENUE LOS ANGELES United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NEW BUDDIES !!!! We are having a mixer just for you.

  • Make friends with your teammates who are also new to ALC and new to TB

  • Meet your amazing captains

  • Ask all your Questions

  • Laugh

  • Eat Pizza

  • Get some free gear

  • Be a Part of !!!!

  • TECHNOLOGY will allow for REMOTE PARTICIPATION - TBD

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Nov
16
8:00 AM08:00

Climbing Nichols – Mulholland & Sepulveda with Trudging Buddies

RSVP here: https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-climbing-nichols-mulholland-sepulveda-with-trudging-buddies

Climb through the Hollywood Hills through Nichols Canyon to ride along Mulholland Drive with beautiful views of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. There will be two routes to chose from the second route will be shorter and only have 1 of the 2 climbs.

Longer Route:

Miles: 32.8

Elevation: 2,722


Shorter Route:

Miles: 20.4

Elevation: 2,000


Meet Up: 8:00am

Ride Out: 8:30am


Please bring:

A Bike Helmet

2 water bottles - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink.

Bike Frame Pump or C02 cartridges

Tire Irons

2 Tubes

Patch Kit

Identification



Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/10617307

Training Ride Leaders: Dan Wentzel, David Stroud, A.J. Lewis & Ted Collins

New or have questions? Email Dan at danrwentzeljr@yahoo.com

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TB Training Ride with Different Spokes
Nov
10
8:30 AM08:30

TB Training Ride with Different Spokes

  • 3401 Riverside Drive Los Angeles, CA, 90027 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on this great training ride for cyclist of all experience levels.

ALC: Griffith Park to San Gabriel Mission
This is an AIDS/LifeCycle Official Training Ride
RIDE DESCRIPTION:
This ride gives you a choice of a flat and easy ride or a challenging hilly ride to the San Gabriel Mission.

The easier ride takes the LA River Bike Path for a short distance, and then crosses through Glassell Park, Highland Park and South Pasadena to the city of San Gabriel. After a break at the Mission we return pretty much the way we came.

The longer ride heads over Chevy Chase hill and down to the Rose Bowl before going through Pasadena to the San Gabriel Mission. We will stop at the Mission for a short break and head back via the Rose Bowl and over Lida to get back to the park. This ride has two challenging hills plus an optional short but steep climb on Glenoaks. There are also some flat stretches in between.

RIDE FACILITATOR:
Bryan J Blumberg

DISTANCE & ELEVATION:
Longer Route: 43.4 miles, elevation gain 2200 feet
Shorter Route: 24 miles, elevation gain 900 feet

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
Griffith Park Riverside Tennis Courts
3401 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90027
Note: There are multiple tennis courts in Griffith Park, please navigate to the tennis courts at 3401 Riverside Drive.

MEET TIME AND ROLL OUT TIME:
Meet Time: 8:30 AM
Mandatory Safety Speech: 8:45 AM
Roll Out Time: 9:00 AM

LINK TO ROUTE:
Longer Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953780
Shorter Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953986

LINK TO EVENT ON DIFFERENT SPOKES CALENDAR:
https://tinyurl.com/y93ycv4f

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Basecamp Team Workout + Lunch
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

Basecamp Team Workout + Lunch

Join us for a FREE, 45-minute team workout, followed by lunch at Fresh Corn Grill. Basecamp is an ALC community partner who has supported Trudging Buddies team fundraisers over the past two years. This is a free high intensity interval training class exclusively for Trudging Buddies, so let’s turn it out and discover the extraordinary value of cross-training for the ride.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/532949044105602/

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Oct
26
7:00 AM07:00

BEGINNERS TB Training Ride with Chain Gang

Meet UP LOCATION: Lower Crystal Springs Picnic Area, Griffith Park 4659 Crystal Springs Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States

11 Miles, Mostly Flat OR 24 miles with added hill
Meet Time: 7:00am
Ride-Out Time: 8:30am
Heavy rain Cancels

Level: Beginner

Join the Chain Gang as we start the training season with a very special combo event: a stretching clinic by the amazing Tony Poland, followed by a short, flat ride through the quiet roads of Griffith Park and a loop around the studios in Burbank. New to cycling, just getting to know your bike or trying out clips? We will help you learn it all!

This ride is perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a fun, easy spin in good company, and all who want to learn about stretching and keeping your body healthy throughout the training season. Tony Poland is a long-time ALCer and a phenomenal Sports & Rehab Massage Therapist, and created a stretch series specially for ALC riders – come early and learn from one of the very best!

Meeting place is Lower Crystal Springs Picnic area, down the hill from the Ranger Station and past the baseball field – look for the orange TRL vests!

NOTE: This training ride will be followed by a BBQ sponsored by AIDS/LifeCycle.
Training Ride Leaders: Doreen Gonzales, Mel Embree, Chris Eisenberg

RSVP:

https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-chain-gang-stretches-and-rides-the-studio-loop/

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Oct
20
8:00 AM08:00

TB Training Ride with Fubar - 1/2 Way To Hollywood Sign

This week, Trudging Buddies will join FUBAR’s Intro to Climbing. Challenge yourself in a safe and supportive environment and catch great views below the Hollywood sign.

Meet at: RVCC Intersect, 2406 East 8th Street · Los Angeles

Meet time is 8:00AM
Ride out is: 8:30 AM

Length: 29 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,470
Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/15056553

Required items for all Training Rides. If you don’t have any of the items listed, please contact us. We’ll help you figure out what you need and where to get it!

A Bike Helmet
2 water bottles - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink.
Bike Frame Pump or C02 cartridges
Tire Irons
2 Tubes!
Patch Kit
Several energy bars
Identification

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