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09-12-08, 03:06 PM
The Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour is right around the corner, have you started training?
We are happy to announce that presenting sponsor, Union Bank of California, will be providing nutrition for the below training rides starting and finishing at their branches. All riders are encouraged to participate! Union Bank of California will provide things like water, fruit, nutrition bars and beverages for riders after you complete your ride!
Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. :thumb:
Saturday, September 13
Route: 20 mile training ride perfect for 30-mile route cyclists!
Start Time: 9am
Finish Time: Approximately 11am
Location: Union Bank of California, Encinitas
200 W D Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
This branch does have a parking lot, but we ask that you utilize street parking in the area.
Saturday, September 20
Route: 35-40 mile training ride that includes a warm up, rolling hills, hill climb, and fast downhill. This route is designed for experienced cyclists.
Start Time: 8am sharp
Finish Time: Approximately 11-11:30am
Location: Union Bank of California, Westpark
17595 Harvard Avenue Ste G Irvine, CA 92614 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=irvine+ca+union+bank+of+california+west+park&ie=UTF8&cd=1&ll=33.68064,-117.827082&spn=0.040783,0.054073&z=14&iwloc=A)
Route: 31 mile route over Shady Canyon and the "easy" side of Newport Coast Drive with some riding on both sides of Back Bay (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/UBOC-Westpark-Training-route)
Saturday, September 27
Start Time: 8am sharp
Finish Time: Approximately 11-11:30am
Location: Union Bank of California, Turtle Ridge
5311 University Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=union+bank+of+california+irvine+ca+turtle+ridge&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=76.655192,114.257813&ie=UTF8&ei=yNrKSNL1Lpy4igPGiqzICQ&cd=2&cid=33658306,-117804728,9181310688812742694&li=lmd&ll=33.662282,-117.804766&spn=0.04072,0.05579&z=14&iwloc=A)
Route: 36 mile training ride through Laguna Canyon, up Coast Highway and then over Newport Coast Drive and Vista Ridge before finishing up with a nice cruise through Back Bay. This route is designed for intermediate and experienced cyclists. (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/UBOC-Turtleridge-Training-route)
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time of your ride to allow for parking, unloading and prepping your bicycle.
Myself and a couple other volunteers will be at the Irvine rides.
You don't have to be registered for the MS 150 to ride. The more the merrier.
We are happy to announce that presenting sponsor, Union Bank of California, will be providing nutrition for the below training rides starting and finishing at their branches. All riders are encouraged to participate! Union Bank of California will provide things like water, fruit, nutrition bars and beverages for riders after you complete your ride!
Please RSVP if you are interested in attending. :thumb:
Saturday, September 13
Route: 20 mile training ride perfect for 30-mile route cyclists!
Start Time: 9am
Finish Time: Approximately 11am
Location: Union Bank of California, Encinitas
200 W D Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
This branch does have a parking lot, but we ask that you utilize street parking in the area.
Saturday, September 20
Route: 35-40 mile training ride that includes a warm up, rolling hills, hill climb, and fast downhill. This route is designed for experienced cyclists.
Start Time: 8am sharp
Finish Time: Approximately 11-11:30am
Location: Union Bank of California, Westpark
17595 Harvard Avenue Ste G Irvine, CA 92614 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=irvine+ca+union+bank+of+california+west+park&ie=UTF8&cd=1&ll=33.68064,-117.827082&spn=0.040783,0.054073&z=14&iwloc=A)
Route: 31 mile route over Shady Canyon and the "easy" side of Newport Coast Drive with some riding on both sides of Back Bay (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/UBOC-Westpark-Training-route)
Saturday, September 27
Start Time: 8am sharp
Finish Time: Approximately 11-11:30am
Location: Union Bank of California, Turtle Ridge
5311 University Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=union+bank+of+california+irvine+ca+turtle+ridge&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=76.655192,114.257813&ie=UTF8&ei=yNrKSNL1Lpy4igPGiqzICQ&cd=2&cid=33658306,-117804728,9181310688812742694&li=lmd&ll=33.662282,-117.804766&spn=0.04072,0.05579&z=14&iwloc=A)
Route: 36 mile training ride through Laguna Canyon, up Coast Highway and then over Newport Coast Drive and Vista Ridge before finishing up with a nice cruise through Back Bay. This route is designed for intermediate and experienced cyclists. (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/UBOC-Turtleridge-Training-route)
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time of your ride to allow for parking, unloading and prepping your bicycle.
Myself and a couple other volunteers will be at the Irvine rides.
You don't have to be registered for the MS 150 to ride. The more the merrier.