What we’re about
This group is looking for other E-bikers to take our E-bikes out on bike paths, roads and dirt. I’ll try to post at least two rides a week. Bike path rides are usually along a river or beach and range from 15 to 40 miles with very little elevation gain. Our city street and road rides can range from 20 to 35 miles with elevation gains from 500’ to 5000’. I pick cities to ride in that offer hills to challenge our e-bikes. There are those of us that have E-mountain bikes that are looking to take them on dirt, so I will be posting dirt rides which, for the most part, will be on fire roads (wide track). There are a lot of these roads in our open spaces and national forest which can open up new areas usually too far to hike in a day. Presently, this group will not be riding on single track dirt trails unless they are easy.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- COLDSPRINGS TAVERN TO LA CUMBRE PEAK via paved roadsNeeds location
ONE OF THE BETTER RIDES I'VE DONE
This is an opportunity to take on East Camino Cielo Road to enjoy the stunning views overlooking Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean that it offers. We'll start near the Cold Springs Tavern and make our way up to La Cumbre Peak. After enjoying the views and a small snack there, we'll head back to our cars and debrief at the Tavern.Make sure you have Tannus inserts, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: On Stagecoach Road just north of The Coldsprings Tavern at 8:30am
RESTROOMS: At La Cumbre Peak and the end of the ride.
ROUTE This will be our planned route.
DISTANCE: 23 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 3400'
DURATION: 4+ hours
BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads with very little traffic
DEBRIEFING: Lunch at the Cold Spring Tavern after ride.
THE PACE: 6 MPH on up.
LEVEL: Easy intermediate
MY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
- San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach to Avila Beach Coastal Views LoopNeeds location
We start at the San Luis Obispo Public Market and take mostly generous bike lanes 10 miles to Pismo Beach. In Pismo we take a leisurely ride along the boardwalk and pier and then head up the coast. We detour onto the bike trails at Dinosaur Caves Park and then enjoy the scenic coastal vistas along several different ocean edge roads, parks and walkways. At the 17 mile mark we ride the paved Shell Beach Bluff Trail with a view below of Pirates Cove. We take a shortcut to Avila Beach on a challenging (Elaine approved) paved/not paved road. In Avila Beach we take a short break and then proceed out of town on the paved Bob Jones Bike Trail and then ride back to our cars on wide bike lane roads.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 10:00 am San Luis Obispo Public Market, 3845 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PARKING FEE: Free parking. We recommend parking near the Tesla chargers; a bit away from the restaurant parking as a courtesy.
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 26.6 miles.
ELEVATION GAIN: 1348 feet
LUNCH: Our plan is to eat lunch where we parked at the San Luis Obispo Public Market. There are about 10 restaurants and public picnic tables where we can bring our food out to eat together.
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker
TERRAIN: Road bike lanes, dedicated bike paths, low volume roads some hard packed dirt trails (Elaine approved)
RESTROOMS: Restroooms at the start and then at 10 & 19 miles
MY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301 - CALABASAS LOOP via paved roadsNeeds location
We'll be taking a ride around Calabasas which will include an option for the group to add a side ride to The Upper Las Virgenes Ranch for some great views of the area.
Make sure you have Tannus inserts, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Juan Bautista de Anza Park at 9:00am
RESTROOMS: At the beginning/end of the ride as well as at Paramount Ranch.
ROUTE This will be our planned route.
DISTANCE: 26 miles (optional 28)
ELEVATION GAIN: 3000' (optional 3300')
DURATION: 4+ hours
BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads
DEBRIEFING: Lunch at the Sagebrush Cantina after ride.
THE PACE: 6 MPH on up.
LEVEL: Easy intermediate
MY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
- NORTHEAST SIMI VALLEY LOOP via mostly dirt roads + PICNICNeeds location
This ride will be mostly on dirt roads as we take on a loop in Northeast Simi Valley. Will start with a climb up Rocky Peak Rd. which takes us to Las Llojas Canyon Rd. followed by Chivo Canyon Rd. From there we'll finish with street and bike paths.
Bring a lunch to eat in the park after the ride.Make sure you have Tannus inserts, green slime or FlatOut in your inner tubes to avoid flats.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Santa Susana Park & Railroad at 8:00am
RESTROOMS: At the beginning/end of the ride as well as at Rancho Tapo Community Park.
ROUTE This will be our planned route.
DISTANCE: 25 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 3200'
DURATION: 4+ hours
BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Paved roads
DEBRIEFING: Picnic lunch at Santa Susana Park & Railroad after ride.
THE PACE: 6 MPH on up.
LEVEL: Intermediate
MY CELL # IS 805-358-5972
