Bicycle from Norwalk Metro to Long Beach

Bike Ride from Norwalk Metro Station (Green Line) to Long Beach

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

You must wear a bicycle helmet to ride with our group.

This bike ride loop goes south on the San Gabriel River Bicycle Path from Norwalk Metro Station to Seal Beach.  After lunch in Seal Beach we turn west and ride on the streets and beach bicycle path to Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.  After a rest stop we will ride our bicycles back to the Norwalk Metro Station.

All bike riders who are comfortable and experienced riding their bikes at least 22 miles one way at 12 miles per hour are invited to join us. This bike ride is 40 miles round trip, but you have the option of riding one way and returning on the Metro from Long Beach to Norwalk.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME:

We will meet at 9:30 AM at the Norwalk Metro Station Bee Sculpture just in front of the station. 

We depart promptly at 10:00 AM

If you ride the Metro with your bicycle to Norwalk Metro Station, you can check the schedule by CLICKING HERE. Please allow enough time to allow for train delays.

BIKE ROUTE:

Norwalk Metro Station to Seal Beach on the San Gabriel River Bike Path http://goo.gl/maps/mcFnG
(14.2 miles - 1 hour 30 minutes)

Lunch at Walt's Wharf Restaurant, Seal Beach and look around Seal Beach http://waltswharf.com/  (1 hour and 30 minutes)

Walt's Wharf Restaurant, Seal Beach to Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific http://goo.gl/maps/q2L2Y  (7 miles - 45 minutes)

Rest stop at Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific and look around (30 minutes)

BIKE RIDE RETURN:

Aquarium of the Pacific to Norwalk Metro Station 
http://goo.gl/maps/hGofM (18.5 miles - 1 hour 45 minutes) 

Total Time Estimate: 6 hours  (10 am departure to 4:00 pm return)

METRO RETURN:

If you prefer you can return from Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific to Norwalk on the Metro Blue Line transferring to the Metro Green Line (1 hour) 

PARKING:

There is free parking available at Norwalk Metro Station.

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LUNCH:

We will stop for lunch at Walt's Wharf Restaurant. You can see their menu by CLICKING HERE. Please bring CASH to settle your bill.

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PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:

RSVP: If your plans changed and you're not coming please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not expecting you.

HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.  

SPARE TIRE TUBES: Please bring two spare tire tubes in case you get flat tires, and make sure your tires are properly inflated.  

MONEY: A taxi charges plenty of money if you need one to pick you up and drive you back to your car if you have a flat tire and you don't have tubes to replace your flat tire or a patch kit.  Also please bring sufficient CASH to cover your lunch.

BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.

WATER and FOOD: It's going to be hot so make sure you bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and a power bar or other food to eat in case you get hungry. 

DISCLAIMER: Gay Outdoors, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. Gay Outdoors does not certify the qualifications of any of it's trip leaders, and they are not responsible in any way for your safety. We are all just participants, nothing more.