| A westside classic route!
This seems like a lovely idea.
I’m heading North that weekend, but there’s a chance not until the Sunday. If so, I will try to make this!
As for bike shops… none would be open that hour anyway, so maybe best to plan the meetup at a coffee spot that is?
Armand, thanks for initiating this. Count me in!
Is this the general idea for a bike route? See screenshot below:
<Screenshot 2026-02-16 at 7.23.25 AM.png> I’m in.
I’d love to help in any way too. k. Hi everyone,
I've been wanting to put together a pleasant day on some Rivendell's for those of us in the Los Angeles area. I think the last one was Ted's put on in 2024, which many of us, including me, thoroughly enjoyed! I encourage this to be a collaborative undertaking. If you have strong thoughts, suggestions, or alternatives to the info below, chime in! When - Saturday, April 4th, meet 7:30-45AM, roll 8:00AM. May be good timing for availability with the Easter holiday on Sunday?
- Other options include the two Sundays that follow, April 12th or the 19th.
- Let us know what options work best for you!
Where- I'd love to switch things up and have this be on the Westside!
- Thinking a mixed terrain loop into the Santa Monica's and back. We will start somewhere in Santa Monica, wind our way up Mandeville canyon, hop on some dirt to the Nike Missile Site for some spectacular views, and have a lively descent down Sullivan ridge back to the city.
- There will be some steep bits on dirt to the Nike Site, but they very short sections that can easily be walked. Otherwise most of the climbing is gentle. Having low gears is recommended (<20 gear inches).
- Approximately 25-30 miles, 2000-2300ft of climbing. Mixed terrain, maybe 30-40% on smooth fire roads (minimum 35mm tires suggested, ideally 40mm or more, slicks are fine).
- Pace will be in Rivendell fashion of course. No rushing allowed, no drops, all the stops we desire for things worthy of our attention, and frequently re-gathering.
- I'd really love for this to be as inclusive as possible, if you have hesitations on your ability to join this ride, let us know!
Starting Point? Ending point?
- I'm sad to say I can't think of a Rivendell-esque bike shop west of the 405 to start at. Does anyone have suggestions? Worst case scenario we can meet on my street.
- We can include some leisurely miles to a coffee shop before we start the climb, should we desire. Best to pack a lunch, I'm thinking we can eat at either the Nike missile site, or under the big Oak tree on Sullivan (view photo reference below)
- Depending on how timing goes, perhaps it will make sense to have lunch elsewhere in the city.
To entice you all with a photo the last time I rode this route:
<B0B8B360-9716-404B-9839-0A42332D6732_1_105_c.jpeg> Armand! Santa Monica, CA
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