Ride from Alhambra to Parade - enjoy parade, & return to Alhambra for lunch - 17.9 miles walk & ride…
See the Rose Parade the fun and easy way! No traffic hassles getting in and out of Pasadena and a chance to preview the floats up close before the parade starts. It's a ride that anyone can do as it is only 18 miles.
We will park at Alhambra Park, meet up at the north east corner of Alhambra and Raymond - departing at 6:40AM. and cycle to the staging area where we see and smell the floats up close.
The sun is not up at 6:40 so lights and reflectors are required, but we will be in a well lit group. Until sunrise it is much better to have headlights and tail light on solid, not flashing.
We cycle to the staging area along Orange Grove Blvd where dismount & walk bikes to see and smell the floats up close.
When the parade starts at 8 AM, we then ride to a viewing spot, lock up our bikes and find a place to stand or use pre-purchased seats in the stands. For those interested in purchasing stand tickets, please call the Sharp Seating Company M-Th 9A-4P 626-795-4171. These stands are just west of Bonnie on the south side of Colorado. Free seats / standing space is available on the sidewalk and the Chick-fil-A patio where we will lock up the bikes on their bike racks.
When the parade is over, we jump back on our bikes and pedal about 8 miles away from the traffic and gridlock to lunch in Alhambra.
What to bring: we suggest you dress in layers, bring a backpack with change of shoes for watching the parade, extra gloves and/or jacket or hat, and a lock for your bike. Bathrooms and snacks are available near our viewing spot.
Directions from OC: 5 North for 30 miles to the 710 Freeway North (on the left exit toward Pasadena) Travel 4.4 miles, and exit onto W Valley Blvd. Turn right onto W Valley Blvd, traveling approx .6 miles to Fremont Ave. Turn left on Fremont Ave and travel 1.5 miles to Alhambra Rd. Turn right on Alhambra Rd, go about 5 blocks, then right on Raymond. Park there at Alhambra Park on the right (you will also see other bike clubs there - look for BCI!)
Approximate travel time from Irvine: 50 minutes
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REMOTE RIDES are in ADDITION to regular CLUB RIDES
