Chain Gang Climbs Every Mountain (And A Skills Clinic To Start)

39 Miles, Long and steep hills

Meet: 8:00 AM

Ride-Out: 8:30 AM

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The countdown to ALC has started, so Chain Gang will get you ready with a special ALC Skills and Tips clinic followed by a hilly “Climb Every Mountain” adventure through Griffith Park!

Join us at Merry Go Round Lot 3 for a special ALC Skills and Drills clinic to teach, demonstrate and then PRACTICE all the important things you need to know for the ride: how to pass safely; how to walk with your bike if you need to cross-train for a bit; how to navigate intersections and turn lanes in large groups; and how to ride very slowly up a hill (an important skill for when you find yourself behind a slower vehicle or rider and it is not safe to pass them at that moment).

After the initial training run, Mel’s special route then gives us plenty of climbing and descending practice as we head up and/or down every big climb in the park before heading back to the start.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING PLACE: we will be meeting at the Merry Go Round Lot 3 – instead of turning off Crystal Springs towards the ranger station, go up the hill on the fire road towards the Merry Go Round instead. At the top, go through the first parking lot to get to Lot 2, and then down a little to reach Lot 3.

The RidewithGPS link is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49629688/

Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of who’s coming. Have questions? Contact Mel at mcembree@gmail.com

REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottles with electrolyte replacement, flat tire repair kit or tubes, ID, and snacks

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If you experience problems with the RSVP button, please email the RSVP to mcembree@gmail.com