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Old 04-09-08, 08:01 PM
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Explore the Urban Forest on Two Wheels




All are cordially invited to explore the Urban Forest on Two Wheels with CICLE and the City of Pasadena’s Arborists.

This Earth Day-inspired bicycle tour of Pasadena's favorite trees on Saturday, April 26, 2008 is part of C.I.C.L.E.’s monthly Urban Expeditions program and Pasadena’s Greening the Earth Festival. Pasadena City Arborist and C.I.C.L.E.’s certified cycling instructors will lead this relaxed bicycle ride geared towards cyclists of all ability and all ages through the city’s most fantastic canopies to the tunes of C.I.C.L.E.’s on-bike sound system. In addition to learning the history of Southern California’s famous trees and streetscapes, participants will have the opportunity to learn from a city expert about tree maintenance and protection that is useful for home and garden.

The Pasadena Tree Ride is a recreational social event open to all skill levels. The ride will begin at Levitt Pavilion at Memorial Park and wind through the streets of Pasadena, stopping at various at institutions for short talks about the trees. The pace of the ride is relaxed and easy, and beginning bicyclists should feel free to join the ride. The ride is lead by experienced cyclists, and includes a sweep rider to ensure the group stays together. The ride will end back at Memorial Park at the Greening the Earth Festival.

Tree Ride is a part of Urban Expeditions, a monthly ride series of community-focused bicycle rides aimed at getting people out of their cars and onto their bikes for a cleaner, greener city. The Urban Expeditions series is made possible in part by REI. For more information, visit bikenow.org.

Who: C.I.C.L.E. and you!
When: Meet: Saturday, 26 April 2008 at 1:30 PM. The ride departs at 2:00 PM Sharp.
Where: Levitt Pavilion inside Memorial Park located in Old Town Pasadena
Memorial Park
150 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

What to Bring: A bicycle in good running order (please have your bike inspected and tuned at least once a year at your local bike shop), lights for night riding, a bike lock. All participants under 18 must wear a helmet. Children under age 9 should be on a tag-a-long, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device. Supervised parking is available, however each rider is asked to bring his or her own bicycle lock.
Why: For exercise, leisure, fun and trees!
How: No pre-registration is required. Arrive at 1:30PM.

Friendly Streets : Healthy Body : Happy Planet
We believe that our cities can be places that support an overall high quality of life--where people can enjoy clean air, calm and friendly streets, and closely connected and diverse communities.

About CICLE: C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange) is based in Los Angeles and works to promote the bicycle as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice. C.I.C.L.E. is a project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a non-profit public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Link www.bikenow.org

Urban Expeditions is made possible with support from REI.
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Looking like a beautiful weekend for a ride under some trees...
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Hey the ride got a nice write-up in the Pasadena Star News!


Earth Day to be observed locally
Several events will mark occasion
By Dan Abendschein, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 04/21/2008 11:23:09 PM PDT

Some will celebrate Earth Day this week by planting trees, some by riding bicycles, and some by switching to reusable bags.

Events throughout Los Angeles County range from park get-togethers with green demonstrations to city giveaways of free reusable bags.

Pasadena will hold its Greening the Earth Day and Family Arts Festival at Memorial Park on Saturday from 10a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will include exhibits on green power, recycling, hybrid vehicles, and green building and sustainable design.

At 1:30 p.m., a bicycling group, Cyclists Inciting Change through Live Exchange, will lead a bike tour leaving from the festival. The group will meet at the Levitt Pavilion.

The group will take cyclers of all ages and skill levels on a tour of Pasadena's best tree-lined neighborhoods.

Other events include:

A live music concert at Covina's Northview High School at 5:30 p.m. today. Half of the profits from the event will be donated to Earth-friendly organizations.

A tree planting in Diamond Bar will take place at Pantera Elementary School at 801 Pantera Drive on Friday.

Cal State Los Angeles will hold an Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, with free food.

The cities of Covina and South El Monte are both offering residents one reusable shopping bag to give residents an incentive to cut down on plastic bag usage.

Longo Toyota, at 3534 N. Peck Road in El Monte,
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Honda will be handing out reusable bags at several Pasadena locations: 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Pasadena Farmer's Market at 363 E. Villa St. and 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Trader Joe's at 610 S. Arroyo Parkway.

The Santa Anita Church, at 226 W. Colorado Blvd. in Arcadia, will hold a service Sunday to celebrate the Earth. The service begins at 10 a.m.

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Hot, hot as heck that day...here are some pictures from the ride.

I'm the one with the funky safety vest...

Our next adventure is planned for the San Gabriel Valley!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/digable...7604833324694/
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Alice,

Wonderful ride. My wife and I had a blast. I fixed up her mountain bike with new shifters and cable that morning and made it out for the ride. I was cool to be out on the fixie that day. Too bad it was so darn hot but great ride nonetheless. Kudos to Darya we learned a lot.
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Originally Posted by alicestrong
Hot, hot as heck that day...here are some pictures from the ride.

I'm the one with the funky safety vest...

Our next adventure is planned for the San Gabriel Valley!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/digable...7604833324694/
Nice chainring tatoo.
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Alice,

Wonderful ride. My wife and I had a blast. I fixed up her mountain bike with new shifters and cable that morning and made it out for the ride. I was cool to be out on the fixie that day. Too bad it was so darn hot but great ride nonetheless. Kudos to Darya we learned a lot.


I'm glad you both had a good time! Did I meet you?
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Did I meet you?
Not sure. I was riding the greenish and white fixie and my wife was riding the mountain bike. I knew the arborist through work.
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The video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVfclQrSjL0
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