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Events.Culture.Bicyclism
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From The Editor
News 7
Rapha, E-Bikes, iPhone Medical ID Amgen Tour Of CA 2016 Dates
Reader’s Rides 8
BASICS
Bike Fit 9
Part 2: The Saddle By Damon Roberson
Lesson Learned 16
Getting Past A Cycling Accident By Charles Lindsey
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Safety 17
Wandering Photographer 10
By Chris Scott
CicLAvia, Downtown Los Angeles By Samuel Parks
The Climb 22
Santiago Canyon By Justin Macias
The Group Ride 25
Machines For Freedom + ARB4U By Tim Wilson
Last Page 38
California’s Gold By Chris Reynolds
FEATURES
Ofrenda 18
Tribute To Fallen Cyclists, CicLAvia By Kelley O’Toole
The Dirty Hundred 14
Orange County Granfondo Ride Report By Chris Reynolds
GEAR
Holiday Gift Guide 24 Hint, Hint
Power Meters 12
What Gets Measured, Gets Managed By Chris Burnham
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Recreation 26
Help A Cause, Make New Friends
Cyclocross 27
Season In Full Effect
Mountain 27
Get Dirty, Ride Clean
Competitive 28 You Vs. The World
Ultra Length 28
150-Miles And More
Events Calendar 30
What Will Be Your Next Adventure?
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Find Your Future Peloton
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Joel Perez (Irvine, CA) and the SCBC adventure club during the OC Granfondo. We sent them out with disposable cameras, a route map and best wishes. See how they did on PAGE 14.
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LETTER From the Desk... Greetings! We have a great issue for you and are excited to announce the inclusion of cycling gear in our editorial content. See our picks this holiday season with our Holiday Gift Guide along with an informative article by Chris Burnham on new power meters hitting the market - at prices that might surprise you. In our Bike Fit series, Damon Roberson focuses on the importance of proper saddle adjustments, and gives us the low-down on an exercise that will improve your cycling posture. Über-adventurer, Justin Macias,
provides a guide to climbing Santiago Canyon, the first report in our series on climbs in SoCal, and Tim Wilson reports back from a local group ride with Machines for Freedom and ARB4U in Irvine. Charles Lindsey reveals the lessons learned from surviving a cycling accident, and Chris Scott discusses the importance of being present while riding. If you’re someone who doesn’t like to follow rules, understanding why these lessons are important might help you change your mind. This issue features our visit to CicLAvia, the open streets celebration in downtown LA this
past month. As the largest of its kind in the US, it was an event unlike any other and a must for your 2016 calendar. Lastly, I hope you enjoy the piece on the OC Granfondo. It was certainly a quest for dirt of epic proportions. Big thanks to the SCBC adventure club and to the organizers for putting together an event we won’t soon forget. Have a safe ride out there and keep in touch. P.S. Who wants to go for a group ride to Wahoo’s for free tacos?
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Medical id for iPhones
New feature for iOS 9 gives first-responders needed info.
The Medical ID feature on Apple’s 9 iOS could be beneficial for cyclists involved in an accident with its ability to access your In Case of Emergency (ICE) information. The emergency button on the bottom left of the lock screen allows anyone with access to your phone to view information that is specified in the iOS Health app. Additionally, the “emergency call” message over the keypad changes every couple of seconds to a variations of this phrase in common languages. When you put your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone, make sure you have the “Show When Locked” switch is turned on to enable this feature.
Rapha Cycle Club Coming to SoCal
Rapha meeting space for cyclists to open in LA.
News of a Rapha Cycle Club opening in Los Angeles has made its way around the internet and seems to have some legs. Rapha Cycle Clubs are meeting spaces where road cyclists can meet with their ride partners, watch live racing, drink fresh coffee and browse Rapha products. Rumors that the LA cycle club will open in a month couldn’t be confirmed, but we did find a job posting on Craigslist in early October for a “Rapha Cycle Club Assistant” in Santa Monica. Rapha has historically located the start of their Rapha Mobile Cycling Club group rides with Bike Effect in Santa Monica. Stay tuned for more. www.rapha.cc
Amgen tour of california 2016 dates announced May 15-22
This year’s Amgen Tour of California host cities have been announced and we are excited to hear that San Diego will be kicking off the international professional racing event as it moves towards the finish in Sacramento. Along the way, it will stop in South Pasadena, Santa Clarita and Thousand Oaks before leaving the southland. Most notably absent is the inclusion of any SoCal climbs, but there is already talk to secure Big Bear as part of the 2017 itinerary of the tour. Full schedule at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
Reduced regulation of E-Bikes In California
iOS 9 now includes In Case of Emergency info.
Friend of the Mt. Shasta Area?
The Mt. Shasta Active Transport Committee is proposing a bike and pedestrian tunnel that runs across Mt. Shasta Blvd. in response to Caltrans plan to widen Highway 89. The committee contests that the intersection of the main road and the highway already makes it very dangerous for pedestrians to cross, and widening it could have serious implications. If you’d like to support the efforts of the committee, contact Mt. Shasta Active Transportation Committee at tmwillyatac@gmail.com.
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On October 11, Governor Brown approved a bill that classifies e-bikes as bicycles instead of mopeds. Under the bill, e-bikes are divided into three categories; Class 1 and 2 are for pedal-powered bicycles that reach speeds up to 20 mph, whereas Class 3 bikes use “speed pedecles” and can reach speeds of 28 mph. No one riding a e-bike under these classifications will be required to have a drivers license as you would with a moped. The supporters of the bill believe it will encourage people who wouldn’t (or couldn’t) otherwise ride traditional bicycles to participate in the sport. Send news and announcements to news@socalbicyclist.com. For the most recent news, check the RADAR on www.socalbicyclist.com.
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Bike Fit
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hen you think of sitting on the saddle, think about it like sitting at the edge of a park bench. A nice wide support right? It allows you to rotate the pelvis in a wider range and stacks the spine in a more neutral manner. How many cyclists do you see that are riding around with a hunched spine? Would you walk around like that? Of course not! Hunching over not only restricts your breathing, but also leaves you less able to engage other core muscles for support. In the hierarchy of a properly fitted rider, the pelvis is king, and the saddle is its foundation. Think of your pelvis as a home, and like a home, if built upon an unstable foundation, it all falls apart. How you interact with your saddle is partially dependent on finding a saddle that matches you, as well as making corrective adjustments to account for your physiology. The true responsibility falls on the rider to gain an understanding of how her pelvis should interact with the chosen saddle. Once you’ve developed an effective interaction with your saddle, you should make an effort to practice this positioning until it becomes a natural part of your form. Soon, you will begin to understand how your previous posture and riding technique have actually been holding you back to some degree. Remember that you are almost as responsible for your fit as is your fitter! This is the second in a series of informational articles that will address common bike fitting myths and misconceptions. Each issue will cover a specific element of bicycling physiology such as proper cycling posture, correct breathing exercises, or pedaling techniques. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge that will benefit your cycling efforts both on and off the bike and keep you cycling strong.
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WHAT A FIT IS (NOT)
The first article in this series provided a broad overview of why bike fitting is so important, even for those who feel that they are relatively comfortable. Bike fitting goes beyond angle and measurement adjustments to the machine; its about attaining a healthy, efficient and powerful position. This can only be achieved when a qualified professional can guide and teach you how to interact correctly with your bike, and only possible once the machine has been properly matched to you and your unique physiology, riding style and potential preferences. The value of a proper fit is in the personal coaching, rather than what you might expect from a bike equivalent of getting fitted for clothes.
The Exercise For more functional posture, comfort and power on the bike, make this healthy practice a part of every ride for a few weeks.
When on a flat section of road or trail, stop pedaling for a few moments, and stand up off the saddle with cranks horizontal, keeping your hands on the bars. Lengthen your spine for a moment, and then round your back like you’re curling into a ball, then extend your spine like you’re going to bend over backwards. Do this 2-3 times and then find a neutral spine position. This is where your back is long and straight but not forced or over-arching. Next, take a seat and pedal while trying to keep the back elongated. Pretend your eyes are on your chest/sternum and you are looking up at the road, not down at it. This takes your spine through its functional range of motion and allows you to find a neutral position, sort of like laying on your back on the floor. If you’ve tried yoga, you may know this exercise as cat/cow, which is done on all fours.
Damon Roberson is a former professional cyclist that now coaches and works as a bike-fit specialist. You can find out more about him and his work at damonfit.com.
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Wandering Photographer Downtown Los Angeles
Photos by Samuel Parks October 17, 2015
Los Angeles holds the honor of hosting the largest community bike event in the United States, and this past month’s 5th anniversary of the event was no different. CicLAvia, a play on the South American tradition of closing streets to cars and only allowing human-powered traffic, brought out bicycles of all shapes and stripes. We saw the standard two wheel, the trusty three wheel, and of course the rare instance of one wheel. No humanpowered mode of transportation was denied access, and we say many paws on the road too. CicLAvia is THE example of how this type of event can be run succesfully in a metropolis.
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Cars were banned from parking and driving from 8:00am - 5:30pm on these streets: 7th St., S. Spring St., 1st St., Broadway, S. Central Ave., E. 3rd St, E. 4th Pl. and E. 4th St. Los Angeles is home of the largest event of this type in the United States.
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Options for 2016
inter training can be hard. The sun sets earlier, the days are colder, and El Nino is bringing a big rain stick. But this is also the time when athletes can make big gains in fitness. Maybe you’ve downloaded the next big training plan, worked with a coach to setup a winter program, or finally got into the gym to start a strength training plan. The big question to come is “Am I any faster?” That can be a hard one to answer. Sure, we can look at our Strava times for any given segment, but how do we know if there was a bit more tailwind on that section or whether our tires weren’t under-inflated that day? This is when a device that objectively measures a bicycle rider’s pedal output – a power meter – can be incredibly helpful. Power on the bike is analogous to weight in the gym. If you go to the gym today and squat 150 pounds and then go back a week later and squat 160 pounds, you know you have lifted more weight. The same applies to wattage on the bike. If you do a maximal 20-minute effort at 250 watts today, and then do 260 watts for the same 20 minutes next
week, then you know you have improved and did more work within the same time period. In other words, you got faster! Having an objective measure of performance is extremely valuable when changing or adding new elements to your training. What appears to work for a group of cyclists, may not work for you. For example, weight lifting has been shown to be beneficial and can improve performance for a lot of cyclists, but measuring your power allows you to know just how much your strength training is benefitting your cycling. Thankfully, power meters have been coming down in price. At this year’s Interbike trade show, we saw many lower cost options for those cyclists wanting to make the plunge into power measurement. Chris Burnham is a USA Cycling Level 1 Certified Power Based Coach who has been coaching athletes, from beginner to UCI professionals, for over 15 years. He is also the author of the newly released, “Weight Training for Cycling: The Ultimate Guide”. You can find more about Chris and his services at burnhamcoaching.com
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PRECISION by 4iiii
Single Leg, $399 The 4iiii Innovations PRECISION Power meter is comprised of a strain gauge attached to the left-side crank arm. The main difference with the PRECISION is that you send your aluminum crank arm (no carbon option yet) to 4iiii and they install it for you. While this may be an issue for riders with carbon cranks, it can result in some cost savings since you don’t need to buy an additional crank arm. The cost of the PRECISION Power meter is $399, with 2-3 weeks turn-around time for the installation. www.4iiii.com
Powerbeat by Watteam
Dual Leg, $499 The user installed, dual-sided power meter is compatible with almost any crank on the market, including carbon cranks, and is both ANT+ and Bluetooth compatible. It features a rechargeable battery with about 40 hours of ride time. The Powerbeat ships near the end of the 2015, so expect to see some real world testing soon. If this meter lives up to its claims, it could be a very affordable way for athletes to discover the benefits of a dual-sided power meter www.watteam.com
PowerTap P1 Pedals
Dual Leg, $1,199 PowerTap has been making power meters for about as long as most of us have been riding bikes and this year they added a few new options to their time-tested power hubs. New this year are power measuring chain rings and pedals. The P1 pedal system is a dual-sided, pedal-based systems powered by AAA batteries that provide approximately 400 hours of ride time. The cost for the P1 is a bit higher than the other options presented here, but the simplicity of use and the dual-sided function of the pedals make them a compelling value.
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Single Leg, $800 Well-known electronics maker, Pioneer, entered the power meter market a few years ago and has continued to be a very good option for athletes. Their dual-leg 12-points sided Analysis power meter priced at $1,000, to convert an existing Ultegra or DuraAce crankset. This year they introduced a left-side only option that starts at $800 and includes an Ultegra crank arm. The system can also be upgraded to a dual-sided system later at a reduced cost.
Stages Power meter
Single Leg, $529 Stages has been on the market for a few years now and continue to be a good lower-cost entry into the power meter market with their left-side crank arm strain gauge system. They essentially use a strain gauge attached to the left-side crank arm and then double that amount to account for the right leg. While not as accurate as a dual-sided system, the Stages Power Meter has proven to be consistent and reliable. This year, Stages released a carbon crank option and also dropped the price to $529 on their entry level units. Full deatils at www.stagescycling.com
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he Orange County Granfondo is a recent addition to the classic recreation rides of Southern California. With past events bringing out well over 1,000 riders, we were interested to see how a significant route change would impact attendance. Specifically, the inclusion of 13 miles of dirt roads up and over the Santiago mountains that separate Orange and Riverside counties. This section that gives the Dirty Hundred its moniker, is a segment of well-packed fire road that has a consistent 10% grade that climbs ~2,300 feet before a plunge down Blackstar Canyon. The descent down is fast. Bike-swallowing holes and wheel-eating ruts threaten to gobble the most bomber downhill rig, let alone road machines. A few of us earned ourselves some battle scars for riding a bit too eagerly down this rocky path. The luxury of paved roads for cycling is a modern creation and the exploration of gravel brought something traditional to our collection of bicycling experiences. The heat was our greatest adversary on the route. Temperatures climbed to 105º F on the backside of the Skyline trail with the heat hovering above the earth like a layer of fog slowing everyone with impunity. Though we are fairly certain the organizers won’t be directing the Orange County Granfondo through dirt next year, it’s a section of road that is worth exploring on your own (or better yet, with a friend).
This Page, Clockwise, Top Left Mark Ritzma, Brianne Varella, Joel Perez, Krystof Anders, SCBC adventure group. Opposite Page, Chris Reynolds
LA County Riverside County KSOX Doppler Tower
Orange County
The route connecting Riverside and Orange County via Skyline/Blackstar Canyon traverses across highlighted area.
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The route connecting Riverside and Orange County via Skyline/Blackstar Canyon traverses the ridge following blue line. Doppler Tower is highest point.
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Route Notes
the dirty part of the dirty hundred
summit: KSOX Doppler Tower Starting on the Corona side of the densely-packed and graded fire-road, the challenge had more to do with the unrelenting 10% grade to the top and less to do with surface composition. There are some areas of loose surface, predictably on the insides of corners, but the Skyline side provides a great surface for a rewarding climb with views that most will never see. What goes up inevitably comes back down, and, in this case, Blackstar Canyon was the way back down, wagging back and forth like a dog’s tail at the sight of a bone. Blackstar is a much more technical surface than Skyline with holes, ruts and loose sand that can be challenging on a MTB. On a road bike, it’s mayhem. Proceed with caution.
approach from The East
Parking at Skyline Drive Trailhead in Corona +Water Available at Trailhead
approach from The West
Parking at Blackstar Cyn. Trailhead near Irvine Lake
Technical Considerations
The thinnest tire run by the group was 25mm with most riders opting for a 28mm width - the largest most road frames will accommodate. The majority of the group were riding compact cranks; 11-28 cassettes with one 11-25 and a 11-32 to round out the mix. Water was an issue for this ride due to the heat, and provisions for a third water bottle should be considered during summer. Lastly, the descent down Blackstar Canyon is sketchy on a road bike. Consult your doctor and/or spiritual advisor, and helmet up.
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Lessons Learned Getting Past a Cycling accident
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y last memory is descending San Marcos Road in Santa Barbara last May, just 20 miles away from finishing my ride. My next memory is of lying in a hospital bed with my wife and friends around me filling the small room. I assumed I had crashed, but I couldn’t remember how or where. Besides losing consciousness, I was also told that I had a fractured skull, slight bleeding in my brain, a pelvis that was fractured in two places, and a left knee that had to be sewn up because the kneecap had been exposed. And, my carbon fiber Trek Madone bicycle frame had been damaged. To find out what happened, I had to go to my bike’s computer and video camera. Apparently, I had crashed while descending at 30 miles per hour. I was entering a right-hand sweeper on the narrow two-lane road. It seems likely that I didn’t want to drift left into oncoming traffic, so I nudged the bicycle right. However, the video showed that I was six inches away from the right edge of the road and I was looking toward the left and not the right. The bike flipped over after hitting the soil. I hit the pavement and slid. I had learned on my first ride five years ago on the Madone, that it was ‘responsive’ at speed. I called it “twitchy.” Luckily, my injuries did not require surgery, just rest and therapy. Cyclists are self-reliant people, carrying spare inner tubes, pumps, and tools, so it was challenging being in a hospital, with nurses, doctors and therapists directing your daily activities. After one week of treatment at one hospital, I entered into five weeks of rehab at a hospital closer to home. Very slowly I improved, the occupational and physical therapy sessions became easier. I began to think about cycling again and even returning to the same route that I had crashed on to complete that ride. A standard cyclist joke has it that a cyclist will first ask about how the bike is doing after a crash before anything else. I asked my wife four times about my bike before she got tired of answering the same question. So for those of you who were also wondering - when I got home, my bicycle did look okay, with only minor damage including a small paint chip off of the down tube. After six months, I had finished the therapies and rehabilitation, and the pain had finally gone away. I have slowly started to think about cycling again and even finishing the same route where I had crashed on. I have been cycling for 20 years and it has been a key part of my fitness. I also enjoy the quiet and the chance to think without interruption.
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By Charles Lindsey
On top of that, I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of the ride. I had regularly tackled hills, descents, and long rides, which gave me a sense of achievement, like completing century rides, that my coworkers don’t share. There are places not far from Los Angeles, like the top of Casitas Pass on Route 150, where all that you will hear is the wind rustling through the grass. There are no blaring radios, very few cars and no people, just your ride partners. Now with my physical recovery complete, I've begun to shop for a new bicycle frame. I still have some time to go to get back on the road. Here in Southern California, even during the upcoming rainy season, there will be plenty of opportunities to ride in the months to come, so I am not terribly discouraged. I believe that once I get rolling, I will again experience that simple joy of riding. More writing by Oxnard, CA cyclist, Charles Lindsey can be found on his website venturacycling.blogspot.com
LESSONS LEARNED
If you don’t have medical insurance, get some. I’m still getting medical bills months after the accident; the total so far is around $150,000. The ambulance charged $400 per mile to take me to the hospital. I could have called a limo. Fortunately, I had medical insurance, which covered all but a small percentage. Second, carefully examine your homeowners’ or renter’s insurance coverage for your bicycle. Have a conversation with your insurance agent to confirm that you may not have the coverage you assume you have. You might also consider getting insurance that is specifically for bicycles.
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By Chris Scott
Be Present
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yelled at someone on the bike path today. I was riding home from the coast with my wife up the Back Bay Trail when I became aware of an upcoming road hazard. It was a young man walking towards us on the right side of the trail. As we were riding along single file up the trail, he had gone from giving his phone partial attention to full attention and had started walking into the middle of the path and directly into oncoming traffic. We were about 30 seconds from an encounter when I made our presence known with a simple “look out.” It was repeated more loudly as we got closer. When he walked directly in front of me in the middle of the trail, I let out a very loud “LOOK OUT,” as we were nearing a sure collision. I don’t remember seeing someone’s eyes get as big his did when he finally heard me. He looked up from the
A clear path for all
You’re riding down the trail and you see a family out for a ride, maybe you’re even been that family. You decide to stop for a snack or to take a selfie. Rather than pulling off of the path, either the kids or the entire family park their bikes on the side of the trail, worse, the bikes have been left in the middle of the trail leaving little room for passing and forcing upcoming cyclists onto the other side of the bike path.
screen of his phone and abruptly moved to the side of the trail. Accident averted. Just five minutes earlier, my wife and I had a conversation about being aware or being “present.” In today’s world of constant communication and multi-tasking at home and at work, everyone seems to be less “present” than ever. This is one reason I’ve made some changes to my own behavior, especially when I’m in a situation where I could harm myself or others. One change is that I no longer ride with headphones. My safety and the safety of others deserve my full attention. The idea of being present has also led me to think about some other opportunities for us to be safer while we’re riding.
See if you recognize any of these
Fixing a flat
What do you do when you get a flat tire? I’ve seen a number of cyclists lay their bikes over on the trail, forcing upcoming cyclists to cross onto the other side of the path. And, if this occurs in a bike lane, bicyclists will need to move into automobile traffic to get by.
Have you been out for a ride and had someone faster pass you or had a fast paced group speed by? You don’t know anyone in the group, but you can’t resist hopping onto someone’s wheel and enjoying the draft a group provides. This is something most of us have done and look forward to doing again, but there can be risks involved. In situations like this, beware of half-wheeling. Half-wheeling is when someone rides up nearly right beside another until they are riding almost two abreast, but the person who rode up has their front
Safer in single file
Do you ride with a few friends or with a group? Do you ride two abreast? Or even three? While I enjoy the camaraderie, competitiveness and training opportunities that a group ride offers, the roads and trails we enjoy are multi-use, and other users may not have the skills or experience to maneuver around a group.
wheel overlapping the other’s rear wheel. This can be risky if the person being half-wheeled makes a sudden move or brakes suddenly. If the person being half-wheeled makes a sudden move, and your front wheel hits their rear wheel or the rear of their bicycle, nine times out of ten you will be going down. You may be better off hanging back where you can still get the benefit of a draft, but you’re not so close that you can’t safely avoid any road hazards. You can even just let them go and continue to enjoy the ride at your own pace.
Many of cycling’s risks can be mitigated or reduced simply by being “present.” Be one with your bicycle and the world around you. After all, one of the reasons we ride is to give ourselves a respite from the stresses and challenges of every day existence, if only for a short time. southern california BICYCLIST | subscribe
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ofrenda a Tribute to fallen cyclists
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Written By Kelley O’Toole Images by Chris Reynolds
he center of downtown burst with brightly colored posters and flags flying above buildings, calling our attention to the Dia de Los Muertos celebration. Amidst the electricity, a sparkling white sculpture stood in stillness. A stark white sugar skeleton in a custom kit and glittering orange helmet, grinned widely. The sculpture comfortably rested on an equally bright white bike, a ghost bike, riding through a garden of clay Marigolds and sunbeams. Photographs of fallen bicyclists decorated the alter, and fruit and granola nestled underneath the frames as offerings to honor lost loved ones - a cyclist’s touch on the traditions of the holiday. Under the Ofrenda (Spanish for offering) strangers and families share a silent moment of reflection. Next to the sculpture - a call to action. A corresponding poster read, “More than 700 bicyclists are killed each year in crashes with motor vehicles. That’s 2 blessed lives a day. The majority of injuries that lead to death were head traumas, thus proving the importance of wearing helmets…” As a tribute to the fallen bicyclists we’ve added the poster of the Ofrenda so that their memory may live on.
“This Ofrenda is a tribute to fallen bicyclists. The centerpiece is an 8-foot sculpture of a ghost bike rider. At the foot of the sculpture are the elements of nature — earth, wind, water, and fire in a bicycle twist. More than 700 bicyclists are killed each year in crashes with motor vehicles. That’s 2 blessed lives a day. The majority of injuries that lead to death were head traumas, thus proving the importance of wearing helmets. Only 21 states require that young riders wear helmets. No states require adults to wear helmets."
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Tribute to Fallen cyclists- Grand Park, Los Angeles
December/January 2016
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SANTIAGO CANYON Documented & Written by Justin Macias
“The Climb” is new feature for SoCal Bicyclist designed for new or non-local cyclists who are looking for a bit of insight into local routes!
Jamboree Rd
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or Orange County, Santiago Canyon is a versatile route that can be started from multiple points and tailored to fit the need of the rider. Although the route itself is reversible, the direction you take will change the profile of the ride. Both directions have a substantial climb to enter the canyon. The clockwise route is generally more gradual and ends up being a sustained effort from Irvine Lake to the entrance of Modjeska Canyon, whereas the counter-clockwise direction has a gradual downward gradient and is much faster.
Portola Pkwy
Trabuco Rd
El Toro Rd
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notable segments
Coffee Shops
Clockwise
Dump Hill ~3.0% grade | 1.5mil | 300 ft. Jamboree Climb ~3.0% grade | 1.8mil | 314 ft. Santiago Cnyn Climb ~3.4% grade | 1.0mil | 241 ft.
Counter Clockwise
Cooks Corner ~4.8% grade | 1.8mil | 306 ft. Dump Hill ~3.7% grade | 1.0mil | 200 ft.
The Lost Bean Tru Bru The Coffee Bean Peets
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Points
Orange Canyon Center Woodbury Towne Center Cooks Corner Citrus Ranch Park
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CLOCKWISE When entering the canyon from Jamboree the climb into the canyon starts by rolling past the entrance of the local toll road which can be easily navigated through an opening in traffic or with the assistance of a crossing signal to help you stay left at the fork. The top of the first climb gives you a great view of Santiago Peak and descends quickly into the canyon. Once you pass Irvine Lake, home of the spring/summer Over The Hump MTB race series, Santiago Canyon Road will border Limestone Canyon Regional Park as it passes Silverado and Modjeska Canyons. From here you will start climbing to the highest point
of the ride towards Cooks Corner (possible starting point and biker bar). The road will then turn into El Toro Road which descends underneath the toll road to a right hand turn on Trabuco Rd. While you make your way back towards the start you will pass the former El Toro Airbase and take a right on Modjeska Rd to Portola Pkwy. Turning left onto Portola will then take you past the Jeffery Open Space Trail and the Mountains to Sea trail before turning right at Citrus Ranch Park onto Jamboree and the final climb to the north entrance of the Canyon.
COUNTER CLOCKWISE When entering the canyon from Cooks Corner you are faced with the longer but more gradual entrance into the canyon. Descending through the canyon this way is generally faster and most commonly accompanied by a light tailwind. You will pass Modjeska and Silverado while quickly passing Jackson Ranch, home to Giracci Vineyard and Cowboy Canyon Winery. As you make your way towards Irvine Lake the downhill trend will continue until you reach the base of the climb to exit Santiago Canyon. Instead of the mountainous view of Santiago Peak at the top you will catch a view of the San Gabriel mountains, Orange
County, and even Downtown LA on a clear day. With a quick left down Jamboree and an uphill appetizer past Peters Canyon you will make your way down towards Portola Pkwy which will again head over the Mountains to Sea Trail and the Jeffery Open Space Trail. Skirting the away climb to the top of Portola Pkwy you’ll cut through Portola Springs and Modjeska Rd to Irvine Blvd. As you roll past the former El Toro Airbase into Lake Forest you will take a left onto El Toro Rd which is a slow ascent with a short incline in the middle as you make your way back to Cooks Corner.
THE BIKEWAY Nearly all of the streets on this route have a class 2 bike lane with the exception of a few sections on El Toro Rd which still has a very wide shoulder the whole length between Trabuco Rd and the entrance canyon. If you are a less confident rider or want to make sure you stay off the busier streets there is a Class 1 Bike path that runs between the entrance of the canyon and Trabuco Rd. Another option for riders who want to take the route less traveled by cars is Portola Pkwy
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which runs parallel to Irvine Blvd (which I have described in this article). It has less traffic, a much lower speed limit, and is conveniently located at the base of a BONUS CLIMBING SECTION! There are a handful of bonus climbing sections that we will highlight in our digital issue. These include Glen Ranch, Portola Pkwy, Live Oak Canyon, Modjeska Canyon, and Silverado Cyn.
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Holiday Gift guide Give Them What They really Want
skip the pre-ride coffee
Limited run bicycle art
California is out of water
ARTCRANK , 18” x 24” $45 Recently, ARTCRANK has opened their online shop (artcrank.com) to the public, selling original art by independent artists who share a passion for cycling. We received “Night Ride” (sold out) by Ross Bruggink from Minneapolis; a beautiful quality print on blue French Paper with gold foil lining the artwork. It hangs elegantly in our office, sparking conversations amongst inquisitive visitors.
MUC-OFF: Dry Shower, $12 You may be familiar with the UK-based bike maintenance line Muc-Off, for their Team Sky Hydrodynamic Lube what they were using when they were victorious at this year’s Tour. From their Rider Care line, the Dry Shower antibacterial body wash works great for an unexpectedly sweaty and smelly day, leaving you with clean feeling skin and a slight scent of coconut. Santiago Cycles in Tustin is the go-to shop for Muc-Off gear.
B is for book lover
A warm vest for chilly nights
Easy as s-c-b
P Is For Peloton, $18 Packed with sensational cycling facts from the amazing to the bizarre, and stories about the greatest riders in the sport, P IS FOR PELOTON is a beautiful A-Z of cycling written by sports journalist, Suze Clemitson, and illustrated by renowned cycling artist Mark Fairhurst. A one-ofa-kind gift for road warriors, old and new. P IS FOR PELOTON not only introducesthe great characters of the sport, but also explains some the backstory on the terms and linguistics of our sport.
MACHINES FOR FREEDOM GALAXIE WIND VEST, $160 Wondering what to get the lady in your life that has everything? The MFF Galaxie Wind Vest comes in the same high-performance European fabric as the rest of MFF products, and has the best moisture wicking, breathability, and print quality. The wind and chill resistant, glossy, black fabric of this very sleek vest will keep you warm during the Southern California winter. You will recognize the attention to detail that Machines for Freedom is known for on the collar and shoulders of the vest - a touch of stardust from the night sky.
Magazine Print Edition, 10 issues $20 The gift of a Southern California Bicyclist subscribtion is an affordable way to cheer on the bicyclist in your life. For only $20, the recipient of your choice will receive 10 issues of the print edition of the magazine your reading delivered to their home. For the type of person that appreciates the experience of things, print is the best way to view our magazine. Preferably outdoors, under a tree and after an adventure. Help someone find their next adventure with a gift subscritpion to the print edition of Southern California Bicyclist. www.scb.fm/join
Sport beans by jelly belly, $2 These precious little beans are a powerful kick-start punch before you begin your ride. They’re a great and affordable gift for the cyclist in your life; several packets would fit nicely in a Christmas stocking. The boost of caffeine may make all the difference in their cycling performance, and is a great way for those who don’t like coffee to get a dose of caffeine, a proven performance and cognitive function booster. Available at your local bike shop.
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REPEATS
The Group Ride Machines for Freedom + ARB4U
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t would have been easy to stay in bed. The forecast called for rain and I could already hear drops of water falling on my rain gutters. But this is Southern California, after all, and I knew the rain wouldn’t be too hard. So I decided to get my riding gear on and ride to the meeting spot for the Bikes and Brunch ride hosted by Machines for Freedom (MFF) of Los Angeles and A Road Bike 4 U of Irvine. Machines for Freedom is a women-specific cycling clothing company, and their rides are usually composed of women. I was a little nervous about showing up and being the only male. My plan was to appear with two of my female friends and just try to blend in. We met inside A Road Bike 4 U in Irvine. During my pre-ride meeting, the rain was slowly increasing. That didn’t seem to faze anyone, although there were murmurings of just riding to a café for coffee and donuts and then getting picked up and driven home, everyone finally agreed to the ride as planned. We headed south through Irvine towards Laguna Canyon Road. It wasn’t raining hard, but just hard enough to fling
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written By Tim Wilson illustration by alex Baskanov
water and road grime into our faces. I became aware of how the typical doublewide row of riders gets a little out of shape when it rains. If you ride directly behind the rider in front of you, the spray from their rear wheel hits you right in the face. To avoid this everyone moves slightly to one side, forming what looks more likea winding snake than the efficient pace line I’m used to. As we headed south towards Laguna Beach, the rain got harder for a few minutes. But by the time we reached the beach the sun was breaking through the clouds and rain jackets were being stowed in jersey pockets. We headed north along PCH and stopped at Corona Del Mar to take in the view, before heading back to ARB4U. The women all got together for a group photo, but I didn’t join them. No need to document that I was the only representative of my gender. But I do think I blended in just fine with this group when it undulated like a serpent through the rainy canyon— And when it finished at the shop with faces smiling into the sun, breaking from behind clouds.
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Road | Solvang Century March 12, 2016
The Solvang Century festival begins March 11 at the Hotel Corque in Solvang. At the festival, there will be over 30 cycling related vendors, a live DJ, massage therapists, cold draft beer provided by two local breweries, and a BBQ lunch cooked by the Hotel Corque. The following morning, cyclists will arrive at the starting line to begin one of the three routes, the Solvang Century, the Solvang Half Century, and the Solvang Metric Century with elevation gains of 4950, 3000 and 1850 feet. Though this ride will be challenging, the rolling hills and lush greenery will be a beautiful accompaniment on your journey. www.bikescor.com
Road | Finish the Ride, Run, Walk N’ Roll Across the Valley December 27, 2015
Finish The Ride started after bicyclist Damian Kevitt was dragged nearly a quarter mile under a car. It was a gross hit and run crime which has become a common occurrence in California. Having barely survived, he vowed to get back on a bicycle and FINISH THE RIDE — not just for himself but to help make the streets of California safe for all. Now the event is not just about Damian’s triumph over tragedy but about finishing for the nearly 7,500 other people in LA who have been severely injured in hit and run crimes. By participating, you are helping Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) raise awareness and handle the epidemic of hit and run crimes,
thereby making the streets safer for you, me and everyone else. Participants can chose to ride the 25 mile Finish the Ride route, a sweet ride on even surfaces and mostly dedicated bike lanes, or the Tour de Valley Metric Century where you will ride a loop around the perimeter of the San Fernando Valley, enjoy scenic beauty and a short climb up La Tuna Canyon too.
Road | Malibu GranFondo March 5-6 2016
A celebration of cycling, fine dining and breathtaking scenery brought to you by Assos and Four Seasons, Westlake. A high-end event weekend that aligns with those who train regularly, enjoy participating in challenging events and demand something better than what is out there. Ride! the Omnium, a total of 171 km over two days for cumulative time: Day one 151km Granfondo traversing a balanced mix of rolling farmland terrain, fast and scenic California coastline, and an epic climb to the finish in the Santa Monica Mountains; and day two 20km Time Trial point to point course along the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Pro level on course support, gourmet rest stops, catered receptions and concierge services provided to ensure your success. www.ridemalibugranfondo.com
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Cyclocross and Mountain Stay Dirty SoCalCross Prestige Series Continues Six More Events
Cross is coming to a city near you. With remaining events in San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Riverside, Temecula, and Los Angeles, leaderboards will be subject to change! SoCalCross does provide some support for less experienced riders.
SoCal Cyclocross - Prestige Series (remainder) Date Event 11/07/15
Anza Crossing
11/14/15
SLO Cross Weekend
11/20/15
UCI CXLA Weekend
11/29/15
Turkey Trot Cross
12/05/15
Vail Lake Weekend
12/13/15
Santa Cross Weekend
SoCal Enduro Series Final November 8, 2015
The Enduro Series combines the excitement of downhill with the fitness of cross country. The courses are not as difficult as a typical downhill course and the climbing is very minimal. At the end of the day all 3 race times will be combined to determine the winners in each category. This event will conclude the So Cal Enduro Series. After this race, the points for the 5 highest finishes will be added together to determine the overall champions for each category.
2016 SoCal Endurance and Enduro Tentative Schedule for 2016
Jan 30 Jan 31 June 25 June 26 Nov 5 Nov 6
12 & 6 Hours Of Temecula SoCal Enduro #1 Vail Lake 12 & 6 Hours Of Temecula #2 SoCal Enduro #5 Vail Lake 12 & 6 Hours Of Temecula #3 SoCal Enduro #7 Vail Lake
Velocity Cross, Chino Hills
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Competitive/Track/Ultra Season Wrap-up Dead of Winter Double December 5, 2015
The Dead of Winter Double is a 6,200 foot, 200 mile ride on popular established routes. The ride will follow the LA Wheelman’s Grand Tour Lowland Route from Malibu to Ojai, then the Grand Tour Highland Route past Lake Casitas to the coast before a return back to Malibu. It is intended to be a last chance, low-cost double century. Support will consist of water and Hammer Nutrition products at all rest stops, with roving SAG for the duration. Reservations are required!
Find information on these events and more AT socalbicyclist.com/events Fiesta Island Time Trial November 15, 2015
Fiesta Island Time Trial is San Diego’s original time trial series, sponsored by San Diego Bicycle Club. For the 2015 series, UC Cyclery will be the title sponsor, which will provide onsite mechanical support. The time trial will be tracked using
Webscorer to streamline the process. Racers and fans will be able to track results in real time on a mobile device. The top six finishers in each category will be eligible to earn points towards series competition and prize and awards will be given to series winners at the last race of the season. Plenty of sun in winter SoCal skys.
Beginner track classes Every Saturday 10:30 am Nov. Dec.
Each Saturday at the Los Angeles Velodrome in November, and up until December 26th, will be dedicated to an introductory course in riding and training on the StubHub Center Velodrome (SHCV). The objective is to instill in riders safe riding skills, etiquette and regulations. These will be enjoyable and engaging sessions showing people how to have more fun on the track. Graduates of this class will be certified to participate in programs offered at the SHCV.
This could be you. Beginner classes Saturday AM. Photos by Chris Reynolds
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Riders who are already certified are encouraged to attend this extended practice, as well, to refine their track skills and learn (or re-learn) tips and tricks that will improve riding and increase their fun on the track. No bike needed - rentals available.
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November Events Last to Sign Up, First to Finish.
November 1 - Sunday
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Monument Cross South El Monte, CA
November 3 - Tuesday MTB
Fat Tire Classic Walnut, CA
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Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride Newbury Park, CA 80 miles
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Operation: Ride for the Red American Red Cross Camarillo, CA 100, 50, 30 miles
November 7 - Saturday MTB
12 Hours of Temecula #3 Temecula, CA
MTB
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Peloton Gravel MOB Ojai, CA 58, 30 miles
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November 7-8 - Sat-Sun
CX
Anza Crossing Riverside, CA
November 8 - Sunday
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Feel My Legs, I’m a Racer #10 Los Angeles, CA
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SOCAL ENDURO Series Final Temecula, CA
November 13 - Friday
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MTB
6-12-24 Hour Time Trial
Borrego Springs, CA
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Temecula Spandex Stampede Temecula, CA
November 14 - Saturday
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Palm Desert Century Palm Desert, CA 130, 100, 70, 60, 50, 32, 20 miles
MTB
Casper’s Wilderness Park Race #4 San Juan Capistrano, CA 20.6, 14, 7.5 miles
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More November Events When cyclocross meets mountain.
November 14, cont.
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November 14-15 - Sat-Sun
Ride the Point San Diego, CA 62, 25, 10 miles
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Tour de Foothills Rancho Cucamonga, CA 100, 62, 31 miles
November 15 - Sunday
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Giro Della Costa Centrale Avila Beach, CA 100, 61, 50, 25 miles
Curt Sutliff Memorial Santiago Canyon Time Trial Series Mission Viejo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
November 20-22 - Fri-Sun
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Fiesta Island Time Trial San Diego, CA 100, 61, 50, 25 miles
CX
November 21 - Saturday
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SLO Cross Weekend
UCI CXLA Weekend Los Angeles, CA
November 21-22 - Sat-Sun November 29 - Sunday MTB
24th Annual Southridge Challenge Fontana, CA
CX
Turkey Trot Cross Glendale, CA
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December 5 - Saturday
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Dead of Winter Double Los Angeles, CA 200 miles
December 5-6 - Sat-Sun
CX
December 6 - Sunday
Vail Lake Cross Temecula, CA
MTB
Dirty 30 Poway, CA
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December/January Events The Socal “Winter”.
December 12-13 - Fri-Sat
CX
Santa Cross Weekend Woodland Hills, CA
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Series Final Woodland Hills, CA
Finish The Ride, Run, Walk N’ Roll Across The Valley 2015 Van Nuys, CA
January 3 - Sunday
CX
December 27 - Sunday
CX
Woodley Cross Encino, CA
December 27, cont.
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December 13 - Saturday
Cross 2016 Orange County, CA
January 9-10 - Sat-Sun MTB
Southridge Racing Winter Series – Downhill XC Fontana, CA
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January 16 - Saturday
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Stagecoach Century Ocotillo, CA 150, 100, 90, 84, 73, 50, 26 miles
January 30 - Saturday MTB
12 & 6 Hours of Temecula Temecula, CA
January 17 - Sunday
CX
Fever Final Los Angeles, CA
MTB
January 31 - Sunday MTB
January 23-24 - Sat-Sun
SoCal Enduro #1 Vail Lake Temecula, CA
February 6 - Saturday MTB
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Southridge Racing Winter Series – Downhill XC Fontana, CA
Southridge Racing Winter Series – Downhill XC Fontana, CA
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February & Beyond Pick your challenge.
February 20 - Saturday
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Camino Real Double Irvine, CA 200 miles
March 5-6 - Sat-Sun
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Malibu Gran Fondo
Westlake Village, CA
February 28 - Sunday MTB
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Southridge Racing Winter Series – Downhill XC Fontana, CA
March 12-13 - Sat-Sun MTB
Kenda Cup West – Bonelli Park San Dimas, CA
April 9 - Saturday
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North American Handmade Bicycle Show Sacramento, CA
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Southridge Racing Winter Series – Downhill XC Fontana, CA
Mulholland Double Agoura Hills, CA 208 miles
MTB
Kenda Cup West – Vail Lake Temecula, CA
March 12 - Saturday
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March 19 - Saturday
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April 8-10 - Fri-Sun
Borrego Springs Century
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Borrego Springs, CA
80, 62, 40, 22 miles
Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego San Diego, CA 105, 56, 34, 20 miles
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Eroica California Paso Robles, CA 132, 65, 41 miles
April 14-17 - Thurs-Sun
April 10 - Sunday
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Solvang Century Solvang, CA 100, 70, 51 miles
Subaru Sea Otter Classic Monterey, CA
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California’S Gold
The spirit of Huell Howser rides along the streets of downtown Los Angeles during last month’s CicLAvia
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uell Howser was an iconic personality who hosted a weekly public television show, “California’s Gold” that highlighted small towns, landmarks and events not well known to the general public. His energy and curiosity carried the show with an informal interview style that put guests at ease. For more than 20 years, his show informed and entertained, until he became ill in 2007 and later died in 2013. We were glad to see a rolling tribute to Mr. Howser at CicLAvia, in the form of a bicycle with looped audio proclaiming, “This Is California’s Gold” as it made it’s way through the busy streets of the downtown Los Angeles CicLAvia. Even after 8 years of being off the air, everywhere the bike went, people waved and howled with glee. That, truly is, California’s Gold.
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