Feeder Ride to El Monte Bicicultura: Art, Bikes & History

Please note: RAIN CANCELS RIDE 
Join Scott Sing of Santa Monica Spoke for a ride to the San Gabriel Valley to join C.I.C.L.E., Metro and Bike SGV for “El Monte Bicicultura: Art, Bikes & History,” a community bicycle ride highlighting historic and artistic gems in El Monte.
http://www.cicle.org/event/el-monte-bicicultura-art-bikes-history-with-bike-sgv-and-c.i.c.l.e.-sponsored-by-metro/

Ride is for high intermediate to advanced riders comfortable riding city streets, please read route description below. All riders must wear helmets and bring working headlights and taillights for the return trip to Santa Monica. Riders are responsible for bringing their own flat fix equipment. Ride coordinator does NOT bring extra tubes or tools.

Fixed gear bikes must have a front brake, single-speed bikes must have front and rear brakes or a coaster brake. Aero bars are allowed on bikes but CANNOT be used on the ride.

Ride Route & Description:
This ride is a no-drop, for intermediate and advanced riders comfortable riding city streets at 15mph. Although fairly flat, the ride is 35 miles long each way so riders must be prepared to ride the distance at pace. Riders falling off the back may be asked to continue on public transportation if they are holding up the ride too much.
Bring a lock for scheduled stops and front and rear lights just in case we are late getting back.

In addition to the official El Monte Bicicultura route, we will check out the new Cycle Track in Temple City and if time and energy permit, visit nearby Progress Brewing and stop for Chinese or Vietnamese food on the return ride.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7508780

Riders gather at Tongva Park 7:00am Roll at 7:30am

Date: Sunday April 26th
Time: Gather at 7:00a, Roll out at 7:30a.
Start: Above the restrooms at Tongva Park.

You are asked to please RSVP ss@249wires[dot]com