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Bike the length of the old Cycleway, stopping at important locations to learn its history.
By News Desk
In 1897, during the height of the bicycle boom, the California legislature approved the first separated bicycle path in the United States. Dubbed the “California Cycleway”, this path would run nine miles from Pasadena to Los Angeles. The project was only partially completed before being scrapped, and the right-of-way eventually passed to the new car-based transportation systems which dominate California today. Revisit this piece of history by riding the length of the old Cycleway, stopping at important locations to learn history, and to re-imagine what transportation between our cities could look like.
The route is just over 8 miles long on paved roads, with a net elevation loss of 400 feet, and only one climb. A stop will be made at Hermon Park a little over halfway in for bathrooms and water. Enjoy riding as a group. Everyone is welcome as long as they can maintain a social pace of around 10 mph on their bicycle.
The official ride will finish at Heritage Square. From there, a group will return by bicycle while another group rides the metro A-line. Everyone will regroup in Pasadena at Dog Haus (93 E Green Street) for lunch around 12:00 pm.
The exact start location will be sent after you register. Make sure your bike is in good working condition and bring at least one spare tube that fits your bike’s tires. Helmets are recommended for everyone. Helmets are required by law for anyone under 18. Bringing water, a snack, and sunscreen is also recommended.
The Remnants Ride: Retracing the Forgotten Cycleway from Pasadena to LA May 25, 2024 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Location Sent upon registration
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