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Southern California wildfires impact cyclists: Ride along the coast until the smoke clears

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The recent wildfires scorching Southern California have now destroyed over 140,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest. Dedicated firefighters are...
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Best bicycle rentals in Los Angeles: How about a ride along the ocean?

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Have you ever wondered where to rent a reliable bicycle for a family bike ride along the Pacific Coast? Or perhaps you’ve considered renting...
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Best Los Angeles cycling and bicycling routes

View Great bike routes in and near Los Angeles in a larger map Are you new to cycling and are not sure where to ride in Southern California? Or,...
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2009 Tour de France Stage 16: More mountain domination expected

The 2009 Tour de France riders are taking a much needed rest day in advance of tomorrow’s Stage 16, where they will continue mountainous climbs...
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Lance Armstrong riding strong in Tour de France: How to train like him

After watching the Tour de France 2009 Stage 5 this morning (no worries, no spoilers here!), I got to thinking about the excitement of the race and...
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SGRT to Seal Beach and Back - Another route to consider for the 4th of July holiday weekend

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On Monday, I described the Rio Hondo Out N Back route, suitable for riders of just about every level. In addition to that 50-miler, cyclists may opt...
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Rio Hondo Out N Back - Perfect for the July 4th holiday weekend

Recently, I met a cyclist who has just purchased her first road bike and is extremely excited to get rolling. However, she and a mutual friend...
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National Get Outdoors Day, Saturday, June 13th - Explore Charmlee Wilderness Park on two wheels

Tomorrow, June 13th, is the second annual National Get Outdoors Day. Several non-profit organizations and the recreation industry came up with the...
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The next hill repeat? - Try Big GMR (Glendora Mountain Road)

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Recently, I described an epic route up to Mt. Baldy, starting from Encanto Park in Duarte, CA. Along that route are other options for cyclists that...
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Ride up to Mt. Baldy ski lodge - epic adventure on two wheels

Tomorrow, I had planned to ride my favorite So Cal route of all time, Mt. Baldy, but the fickle weather forecasts for the morning have convinced me to...
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