LACBC: Pedal to Paddle the Sepulveda Basin

We invite you to join LA County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) for a bike exploration of Lake Balboa, sponsored by Metro’s Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program. Lake Balboa boasts some of our region’s nicest bike paths and swan pedal boating. We will make our way to the Japanese Tea Garden “garden of water and fragrance” at the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, which also doubled as a set for various locations for popular TV shows, including the Starfleet Academy on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Afterward, participants have the option of following a ride marshal back to the Metro Station or continuing on to join a kayaking adventure on the Los Angeles River (at an additional cost to participants). We pedaled the LA River, now you can paddle the river as it flows through Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the San Fernando Valley.

Get a full body workout from peddling on a curated ride that ends with an optional guided kayak tour from LA River Expeditions (LARX) as we paddle through water infrastructure in the San Fernando Valley. The kayak tour is an additional $45 and LARX will be offering an additional 10% discount to participants of this ride. If you are interested in joining the kayak expedition, please reserve a separate ticket below so we can follow-up with you about pre-registration details.

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-ride-pedal-to-paddle-the-sepulveda-basin-registration-63790001612

TIMELINE:

Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019

• 9:30 AM Meet at Balboa Park Orange Line Station
• 10:00 AM Roll
• 10:20 AM STOP 1: Lake Balboa
• 10:45 AM STOP 2: Japanese Garden
• 11:30 AM Roll
• 11:45 AM Ride ends (return to start or onward to kayak tour)
• 12:00 PM Kayaking with LA River Expeditions (optional)

START/END:

START: Balboa Park Orange Line Station (6338 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA 91316)

END: LA River Expeditions (Woodley Ave & Burbank Blvd., Encino CA, 91436)

GETTING THERE:

We encourage you to take advantage of public transportation options. Metro Orange line and other local buses run frequently. Street parking is available.

ROUTE: Mostly flat, approximately 5 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30190646

*** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign this waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign for any minors under 18 participating in the ride. ***

**RAIN POLICY: In the event of a rain forecast, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the class**

This event is made possible by Metro Los Angeles, and The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

Metro’s Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program currently offers bike classes at 4 different levels—Bicycling 101 and 1, 2, 3. If you are interested in taking classes at the next level or joining a community bike ride, check out the full event calendar. For more info on how to ride a bike in LA County, visit metro.net/gobike.

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that works to make all communities in LA County healthy, safe, and fun places to ride a bike through advocacy, education, and outreach.

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