Had a great time on Sunday at the monthly Velo-Retro Ride in Pasadena, CA.
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When and where does this ride start? My 77 Nishiki is itching to stretch her legs.
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1st Sunday of every month. 11 AM start time.
Rose Bowl Aquatic Center ,, Southern most area of parking lot is the meet up..(see photo)
Rose Bowl Aquatic Center ,, Southern most area of parking lot is the meet up..(see photo)
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I wish there was something in the South Bay. I have looked in the regional forum for SoCal which says there are X number of threads but I don’t see a single post. If anyone is down for a South Bay ride post up or dm me
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Thanks for reporting Manny, glad to see everyone. Sorry to hear about Bean Town, must have been terrible. Hope they get rebuilt properly and survive.
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there had been rides out of the Bicycle Stand shop in Long Beach, normally The Bicycle Stand hosts a monthly classic bike ride every last Saturday in Long Beach. But with Covid restrictions don’t know if they can sponsor or take the liability. But check out their store for sure and website or give them a call to confirm.
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RE: Bean Town:
Hi all, hope you all are doing well. Although I haven't been able to ride with them, many folks are still keeping the Velo-Retro ride alive and well. Many of you will know we stop at the 17 mile mark at the Bean Town Cafe and Bakery in Sierra Madre for some scrumptious pastries, food, and conversation. We also get to show our bikes and talk to the many passersby along that busy part of town.
I recently found out that Bean Town suffered an accident Monday morning August 10, 2020 when a car somehow backed out of a parking stall 3 businesses down, accelerated, did a U-turn and jumped the curb and backed into the front entrance of the Cafe, taking with it an outdoor table and mowing down chairs and their gumball machine. The car destroyed the front entrance and adjacent glass windows. Thankfully no one was hurt. The shop was red-tagged and being rebuild since September. Their Facebook page suggests good progress and a reopening soon, likely another month or two.
So progress.
Hi all, hope you all are doing well. Although I haven't been able to ride with them, many folks are still keeping the Velo-Retro ride alive and well. Many of you will know we stop at the 17 mile mark at the Bean Town Cafe and Bakery in Sierra Madre for some scrumptious pastries, food, and conversation. We also get to show our bikes and talk to the many passersby along that busy part of town.
I recently found out that Bean Town suffered an accident Monday morning August 10, 2020 when a car somehow backed out of a parking stall 3 businesses down, accelerated, did a U-turn and jumped the curb and backed into the front entrance of the Cafe, taking with it an outdoor table and mowing down chairs and their gumball machine. The car destroyed the front entrance and adjacent glass windows. Thankfully no one was hurt. The shop was red-tagged and being rebuild since September. Their Facebook page suggests good progress and a reopening soon, likely another month or two.
So progress.
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in the California tradition- the license plate of the Jag, DANGER O
often very descriptive.
good that no one was hurt.
often very descriptive.
good that no one was hurt.
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Will be nice weather tomorrow in Pasadena so hope everyone who rides has a great time.
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Wish I could have been there, but I had a band rehearsal, and it was at my house, so I kinda had to be there. Got new tires, a new chain, and new brake pads on the Centurion (still have most of the rust, though), looking forward to taking it out with the group next month. Today would've been a great day for a ride.
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Vintage ride Tomorrow, bring a mask for the Pizza rest stop.
11 AM departure.
11 AM departure.
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Nobody rode for the March Velo-Retro ride?
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The ride goes even if no one shows up. But there were four of us. Scott was there on an early 70's, Spence Wolf kitted Cinelli. Being horrible with names, I can't remember the names of the two others. Classic blue Gios, and an Eddy Merckx. Having run into Scott and Wilson at the Encino swap meet the prior day, we discussed it might be a Cinelli themed day, so I rode my '63 Supercorsa to oblige.
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I was driving down the 605 frwy on Sunday morning headed to Pasadena when I got an important phone call. I turned around and went home.
I'll be at the Brian Baylis Birthday ride this Sunday though.
I'll be at the Brian Baylis Birthday ride this Sunday though.
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Hey guys, quick question, do folks use classic pedals, or everyday clipless pedals for this ride? I tend to use my PowerTap pedals unless prohibited by rule! I am planning on being in LA that weekend to visit my son, and I expect to be able to take part finally. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys then!
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Hey guys, quick question, do folks use classic pedals, or everyday clipless pedals for this ride? I tend to use my PowerTap pedals unless prohibited by rule! I am planning on being in LA that weekend to visit my son, and I expect to be able to take part finally. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys then!
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Well then, I will be there, since I was raised to follow the rules. I will be the guy on the Masi 3V! see you all then.
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Anyone riding tomorrow, May 2? I’m now fully vaccinated and have been riding group rides on Saturdays so figured with masking should be ok to resume my Velo-Retro riding. Hope to see some of you there.
apparently Bean Town is not yet reopened but close so we’ll probably stop at the Pizza place or one of the other eateries nearby in Sierra Madre. Weather should be ideal, mid 60’s at 11:00, low 70’s for the ride, mostly sunny all day.
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apparently Bean Town is not yet reopened but close so we’ll probably stop at the Pizza place or one of the other eateries nearby in Sierra Madre. Weather should be ideal, mid 60’s at 11:00, low 70’s for the ride, mostly sunny all day.
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I won't make it but a few friends of mine will be going as 1st timers. I just got 2nd vaccine this morning and feel drained.
Ride safe everyone. Have fun.
Ride safe everyone. Have fun.
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Hope your symptoms clear and you feel better soon. For me, a small price for protection and piece of mind. See you in June.