Easy Bike Ride at Santa Monica Beach

JOIN US FOR A SOCIAL BICYCLE RIDE

AND LUNCH

We invite all bicycle riders to enjoy a day on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica.  Beginners who are just getting out there as well as advanced riders please join us. We will be riding from the FREE parking lot in Marina del Rey at Dock 52 up to Will Rogers Gay Beach and then back to Venice Beach for lunch and then back to Marina del Rey Dock 52. CLICK HERE for a Google Maps route from DOCK 52 to Will Rogers Beach. Come out and make new friends!

THE BICYCLE RIDE:

The bike path from Marina del Rey to Will Rogers Beach in Santa Monica is 8 miles one way and flat. This is an easy bicycle ride, and it is fine for those just starting out or more advanced riders. No one will be left behind. This is a social ride. We'll stop for lunch on the way back.

Look for us in the first row of the parking lot. Click here to SEE A MAP SHOWING where DOCK 52 is.

MEET ING TIME and PARKING:

Be at the parking lot by 9:00AM so you can park and set up your bike and meet the group for introductions at 9:30AM. We will depart promptly at 10:00AM. FREE PARKING is available at the DOCK 52 Parking Lot which is located at 13509 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.

BICYCLE RENTAL

1. Get to Dock 52 at 8:30AM to park your car.

2. Walk over to the bike shop. The bike shop is just a 15 minute walk from the DOCK 52 parking lot. CLICK HERE for the Google Maps route from DOCK 52 to the bike shop in Fisherman's Village.

3. Get to bike shop by 8:45AM because they open at 9:00AM and they get very busy.

4. Rent your bike, and make sure to ask for a bike lock.

5. After you rent your bike ride over to DOCK 52 to join us.

6. We will leave DOCK 52 promptly at 10:00AM.
 
  

ADVANCED RIDERS PLEASE COME ON THIS SOCIAL RIDE TOO AND HELP A BEGINNER!

If you are an advanced cyclist come out and share your experience and help a beginner. We will be riding together with the group.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in bicycling on the road or on a bike path. You can get hurt. Event organizers assume no responsibility for you. We are simply "ride buddies," nothing more. If you choose to participate, you assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment. You agree not to hold anyone responsible nor our Meetup group liable in any way.

WHAT TO BRING

• Always wear a helmet when biking. This is mandatory, no exceptions. If you don't have one, you can rent one at Daniel's Bicycle Shop.
• Make sure your bike is in good working condition. Inflate your bike's tires properly, and lubricate your bike's chain.
• Bring at least one spare tire tube or two if possible in case of a flat tire.
• If you have a tool kit, pump, CO2, or first aid kit, bring them.
• Bring energy bars, snacks and enough water to drink for the ride.
• Bring CASH for lunch. Paying your lunch bill is easier for everyone if you have small bills. Thanks in advance!
• Learn and use standard hand signals for group rides.