South Pasadena to Citrus is Cancelled

South Pasadena to Citrus is cancelled on Sunday, February 26 due to rain, unfortunately. We have two great rides coming up next week. On Saturday, March 4, we have the I. Martin Annual AIDS/LifeCycle ride and sale. On Sunday, March 5, We have the San Fernando Valley Loop. Check our calendar for all of our upcoming rides.

I. Martin Annual AIDS/LifeCycle Event

Saturday, March 4, 2017

An AIDS/LifeCycle Training Ride

Different Spokes is joining forces with Shifting Gears Cycling, Team FUBAR and The Chain Gang for a pair of training rides hosted by I. Martin Bicycles Los Angeles. It's the I. Martin Annual AIDS/LifeCycle Event! Taco truck, discounts and sale.

THE EVENT:
I. Martin Bicycles Annual Aids/Lifecycle Sale will be held Saturday March 4, 2017.

The day will start off with two great routes followed by a Taco Truck and Flat Tire Clinics at 1:30 & 2:30 PM.

You’ll also have an opportunity to speak with Josh Cohen, cycling advocate and board member of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. He’ll be around to discuss the laws and your rights as a cyclist in LA!

Take advantage of GREAT DISCOUNTS! Up to 30% off on Apparel, 20% off on Accessories, 15% off 2017 model Bicycles and 30% off any 2016 model.

RIDE DESCRIPTIONS:
Long Route: (65 miles) For those of you who want to do some climbing this is the ride for you! We’ll start with a short warm up before starting our first climb up Nichols Canyon. The route will continue across Mulholland down Sepulveda to Brentwood for a quick stop at Jamba Juice. Next climb is 2.5 miles up Bundy followed by a 5-mile climb up Mandeville. You’ll return through Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey to Ballona Creek and back to I. Martin Bicycles.

Short Route: (36 miles) This is a great flat ride through the city to Ballona Creek down to Playa del Rey with a lap up Westchester Parkway. We’ll stop at Flowers by Felicia Coffee Bar for a quick stop before returning back to I. Martin’s.

RIDE HOST:
Both rides are supported by Different Spokes, Shifting Gears Cycling, Team FUBAR and The Chain Gang.

DISTANCE:
Distance: 65 miles or 36 miles

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
I MARTIN BICYCLES 8330 Beverly Blvd. 323-653-6900
Parking available two blocks north on Rosewood Avenue - PLEASE CHECK SIGNS!

MEET TIME AND ROLL OUT TIME:
Meet Time:  8:00 AM
Mandatory Safety Speech:  8:15 AM
Roll Out Time:  8:30 AM

La Tuna Canyon - the proper direction ride is cancelled

The "La Tuna Canyon - the proper direction" ride is cancelled on Sunday, January 22 due to rain, unfortunately.  It will be rescheduled for April 30.

Meanwhile, hopefully we'll see you at the Garfield Park to Turnbull Canyon Road ride on January 29!

Orders for the 2017 Kits have been placed.

Different Spokes 2017 Jersey

Bib Shorts

Jersey 3D View

Mario Rivera designed the Different Spokes kit for 2017.  We stopped taking orders on February 13, 2017!  The kits are being manufactured and are expected to be delivered by the end of March, 2017.

2016 Jersey

We also are still accepting orders for the 2016 jerseys and shorts if we meet the minimum 10 piece requirement.

Click here to order last year's 2016 kit.

Different Spokes to Offer AIDS/LifeCycle Training Rides

Different Spokes Bicycling Club of Southern California plans to offer eleven official AIDS/LifeCycle training rides between January and May 2017.

Lida Street Plus La Tuna Canyon (Los Feliz) (New Year’s Day)
Sun Jan 1, 2017 9:45am

La Tuna Canyon & Lida - the proper direction
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:45am

Pasadena Rose Bowl to Encanto Park
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8am

South Pasadena to Citrus
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:30am

San Fernando Valley Loop
Sun Mar 5, 2017 8am

Montecito Heights Pasadena Loop
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8am

Rose Bowl to San Gabriel River Bike Path
Sun Apr 2, 2017 8am

Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve
Sun Apr 9, 2017 8:30am

Arcadia to Claremont (Easter Sunday)
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8am

Arcadia Three Rivers Loop
Sun May 7, 2017 8am

14 City San Gabriel Valley Tour
Sun May 21, 2017 8am

Performance Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 10

We got the route for the ride with Performance Bicycle on Saturday, December 10, 2016.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16751526

Meeting Place for Mt Wilson Ride on Nov 27 changed to Nibley Park

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to the Turkey Trot Cross Classic 2016 taking place at our originally planned meeting location, our ride has been moved to:

NIBLEY PARK
1103 E Mountain St, Glendale, CA, United States
We will meet on Mountain Street in front of the park. There is free parking all day on Sunday. There is a public restroom in the park.

MEET TIME AND ROLL OUT TIME:
Meet Time:  8:00 AM
Roll Out Time:  8:15 AM

For complete details, CLICK HERE!