Golden Streets — Heart of the Foothills: St. Patty’s Day Exploratory Ride

245 East Bonita Avenue,San Dimas CA 91773

18 March, 2023

Description

Cycling is one of the world's most efficient, non-polluting forms of transportation! It's also a lot of fun, especially when paired with good people, good food, and all dressed in GREEN?! So let's celebrate Saint Patrick's day on the bike and explore the Golden Streets: Heart of the Foothills route! We will start at San Dimas Civic Center Park, 'Slow Roll' through La Verne and Pomona, and take a break in the beautiful Downtown district of Claremont before returning to San Dimas with a post-celebration at The Pizza Place (San Dimas). This family-friendly ride is approximately 13 miles and will incorporate brief stops at each participating city Hub. To learn more about Golden Streets: Heart of the Foothills, visit www.626goldenstreets.com. Disclaimer: Experienced marshals will support this ride to keep participants safe. However, due to the longer distance, we do not recommend bikes with training wheels, 16" + 20" BMX bikes, or single-speed beach cruisers. Ebikes** are welcome. **Ebike Rental is available upon request and availability. Pre-registration is required for all participants. If you are attending with other family members, each person must be registered separately to attend. Register now to guarantee your spot! Earn free tickets for some super sustainable SWAG: Arrive at the event by foot/bike/public transit (+1 ticket)Light/decorate your bike with green-related attire (+1 ticket)Wear green-related clothing (+1 ticket)Take a test ride of a GoSGV E-bike (+1 ticket)Dues-paying ASGV member (+1 ticket)Date: Saturday, March 18 (830am-1 pm)Timeline: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Sign in to get those raffle tickets! Free Ebike Demo and Bike Checks9:30 AM: Roll Out from San Dimas9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Slow roll through La Verne, Pomona, and arrive at downtown Claremont10:30 AM - 10:45 AM - (15 minish Break) Raffle and Explore Jax Bicycle Center11:00 AM - Start heading back to San Dimas12:30 PM - Arrive back at San Dimas Civic Center12:30 PM - Optional: Grab a bite/drink in downtown San Dimas (The Pizza Place)Start/Finish: 245 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773 Route: 13 miles, mostly flat. www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5423913529/ Parking: Plenty of parking in the parking lot and on street Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate What to Bring: A functional bicycle or wheeled device (highly recommended with gears)Rear Bike lightAdditional cash/credit to purchase food downtownA helmet is required if under 18Water Bottle (with water)Bike lock (If you plan to stay longer at the breaks)Bikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat *** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign a waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian must sign for and accompany any minors under 18 participating in the ride. *** **RAIN POLICY: In the event of a rain forecast, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the ride**