Santa Clarita Velo p/b CBS Cycling

THE MEGA + ALISO
2024-04-27 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with our CBS friends for a Mega ride with an Aliso twist. Head out the usual Mega route. Endurance pace. Quick stop at the Sand 7/11 then on to Acton. Turn right after the RR tracks and go up and back down Aliso. Then a refuel at the Acton Market before heading back via Escondido and Aqua Dulce. Refreshments at Peet’s post-ride.
Forecast: 75F/Sunny/11mph<–NW> </–NW>

Club Picture Day - Green Valley via Bouquet Out and Back
2024-04-20 08:00 - 11:30 | Trek Store Saugus, 26625 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Saugus, CA, 91350, United States
Wear your Velo 2024 kit (Either Black or White).
If you didn’t purchase this year’s, please wear last years or older.
After a quick few pictures at 0800, we’ll head out for a club ride up Bouquet toward Green Valley. Regroup top of Bouquet before dropping down to Spunky. Up and over Spunky for a refuel at the gas station before returning the way we came. Regroup top of Spunky, top of Bouquet, and last regroup at David’s Way. Hope to see you there!
Weather Forecast: 78F | Partly Cloudy | 9mph winds from South | 62% Humidity

The Classic Mega
2024-02-24 08:00 - 11:30 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with the SCV crowd out to Acton via Newhall Ranch (not shown on route) and then Soledad. Usual regroups. Refuel at the Acton Market. Return via Escondido, Aqua Dulce back down to Soledad. Head back to the SCV. Refreshment after. Should be good weather.

Forecast: 64F/Partly Cloudy/2% Prec/9mph<–SE

Old Road - Foothill - Lopez/Kagel. - Little T
2024-02-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
We’ll head out with our CBS friends on a counter clockwise Little T ride. Take the Old road down to the crossover to Sierra to Foothill. Foothill to Lopez & Kagel down to the 7-11 stop for a refuel. Up and over Little T. Dillion re-group. On to Bear and back down Sand to Soledad. Weather should be ok. Looks to be rain that night now…

Forecast: 68F/Partly Cloudy/8% Prec/10mph<–SW

2024 SC Velo Kit Pickup!
2024-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Trek Store Saugus, 26625 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Saugus, CA, 91350, United States
Attention all club members who placed an order for the 2024 kit: Great news! The kits have arrived ahead of schedule. The club board will distribute them this Friday at the Saugus Trek store, from 5PM until the store closes at 6PM. If you’re unable to join us then, no problem – you can collect your kit from the store later, just remember to bring your ID. Let’s turn this into a fun gathering and seize the chance to meet your fellow members! Looking forward to seeing you there.

The Classic Mega
2024-01-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Going on a classic Mega Route to Acton. Hanging with the local SCV crowd. Usual regroups and Refuel at the Acton Market. Return via Escondido and Aqua Dulce back to Soledad.

Forecast: Cloudy and cooler with occasional rain and drizzle | High of 57F | 7-15 mph <–S

Foothill - Lopez/Kagel - Little T
2024-01-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Head out to Foothill via the Old Road. Cross over Sierra Hwy to Foothill. Lopez and Kagel. 7 – 11 Refuel. Head over Little T back to SCV. Add Camp 9 if bonus desired. Regroup top of climbs.

Forecast: Intervals of clouds and sunshine | High of 62F | 9-12 mph <–S

The Mega XL - Davenport-Vasquez Edition
2023-12-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling the Mega XL Route. Regroup usual spots. Refuel at the Acton store.

Forecast: 40% Rain | Mostly Cloudy and High of 63F | 6-12 mph <–NW

Bouquet through Leona Valley to Lake Hughes
2023-12-09 08:00 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Heading up Bouquet Canyon to meet Lake Hughes Road Counter Clockwise. We’ll be rolling with our CBS friends. Regroup top of Climbs. Grab some Peet’s after.

Forecast: High of 64F | Santa Ana winds, mostly sunny | 27-62 mph <–NNE

Acton via Sierra Hwy
2023-12-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with our local CBS buds out to Acton via Sierra Hwy. Regroup top of Mint. Refuel at the Acton store. Head home via Soledad Canyon Road. Peet’s Coffee afterwards.

Forecast: High of 68F | Plenty of sunshine | 8-16 mph <–N

Lake Hughes/Leona Valley/Bouquet AGAIN!
2023-11-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with the CBS crew out Lake Hughes, with a right turn on Lake Elizabeth Road. Refuel at Papa’s Store. Continue on down for a right on Bouquet Canyon Road for the return trip home. Usual regroups. Meet up at Peet’s after.

Forecast: High of 78F | Partly Sunny | 9-18 mph NE

Sierra To Acton
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Soledad to Sierra Hwy and then all the way to Crown Valley with refuel stop at store in Acton before heading back to SCV via Soledad. Regroup points at the top of the climbs along the way.

MEGA Saturday
2023-10-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Join us and our CBS friends for an invigorating ride this Saturday morning! We’ll meet at 8am sharp in the parking lot to enjoy the fall crispness before it gives way to sunshine. Our route is the picturesque Mega Loop, winding through Newhall Ranch, Soledad, Acton, Escondido, and more. We’ll pause at regroup points and refuel at our usual stop in Acton. The pace will be endurance-focused throughout the 60 miles. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming century or just love logging long miles, this is a great ride for you. We’d love to see you there – it’s going to be a magnificent fall day on the bike.

Forecast: High of 87F | Mostly Sunny | 10-15 mph–>S

Lake Hughes/Leona Valley/Bouquet
2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Saturday is looking like a beautiful day for another ride with our CBS friends. Heading out on the Old Road to Castaic and up Lake Hughes Rd at an endurance pace. Usual regroup points at the church overlook, bottom of the 3 mile descent and refuel at Papa’s Green Valley store. Next onto Leona Valley with additional regroups at the top of 1st climb on Bouquet and then top of reservoir. Ride as a group back into town for some well deserved refreshments. All are welcome!

Forecast: High of 80F | Sunny | 10-15 mph SSW

VELO Sunday Funday Ridge Route to Templin + Hasley Cyn
2023-10-08 08:00 - 10:30 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Let’s have a pleasant ride out to Castaic via The Old Rd and then up Ridge Route to Templin Hwy with regroup points along the way to stay as a group. Return the way we came but then turn right at the roundabout on Hasley and continue up Hasley to the end. Return home easy peasy. Easy to moderate pace with some efforts for those that want to work harder. Gather at Peets for some refreshments.
Weather: Warm with sunshine! High 95° | 8mph/W

Reverse Bird Loop
2023-10-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Let’s join our friends in CBS on Saturday at 8am for a ride to Green Valley. This loop will have us headed out on Bouquet to Spunky with a regroup at the reservoir, up and over to the Green Valley store for refueling. Then we’ll make our way down San Francisquito to Dry Gulch. Regroup at Lake Hughes and back into town through Castaic and The Old Rd. Meet up at Peet’s for coffee or your fav drink post ride!
Weather: Warm with sunshine! High 95° | 8mph | SSE

Mega XL Davenport - Vasquez Return
2023-09-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with our CBS Friends for a Mega XL edition. We’ll roll out to Newhall Ranch connecting with Soledad heading East. Keeping a good endurance pace out toward Angeles Crest looping back @ Sierra and Crown Valley for a store stop and refuel in Acton. Head back via Escondido, Davenport, Vasquez and Bouquet back home. Usual regroups. Hope to see you there. Chit chat and coffee at Pete’s.
Forecast:
A little chilly and a chance of some drizzle!
High 67° | 80% | 0.12in | 8mph | SSW

Simi Reverse ** 8am Start!
2023-09-23 08:00 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Since it will be cooler this Saturday, let’s meet at 8am in the parking lot with our friends in CBS to start our ride. We’ll roll out together, heading east on Magic Mountain Parkway to The Old Road, then turn north on the 126 via Commerce Center Drive and Franklin Parkway. Let’s watch out for each other by pointing out any road hazards along the way. We’ll break into smaller groups once we get to Guiberson Road to ride safely. At the end of Guiberson, we’ll regroup before climbing Grimes Canyon. After regrouping at the top, we’ll descend into Fillmore to refuel at the 76 station. Then it’s time to head west, climbing up and over Spring Road to Los Angeles Avenue, rolling through town to the base of the Santa Susana Pass. We’ll regroup one last time at the summit before enjoying the downhill through Chatsworth. We’ll take Rinaldi south to Balboa and ride north back to Foothill Blvd, then head west on Sierra Highway and complete the loop. Tired but triumphant, we’ll meet up with friends afterwards this Saturday for coffee or Jamba Juice to celebrate a great ride.

Sierra out to Angeles Forest Hwy and Back Soledad
2023-09-16 07:30 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling this Saturday with our CBS Homeys for a fun one. We’ll take the usual route through town to Sierra Hwy. Roll up to a regroup at Agua Dulce Road, then continue on all the way to Angeles Forest with group turning back to Soledad with a refuel at the Acton Store. Back home via Soledad. Endurance pace. Hope to see you there. After we’ll do some chit chat at Pete’s.

Easy Bear - Via Road Runner, Return Placerita
2023-09-10 07:30 - 23:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Take a casual pace up Sand Canyon to Bear divide. We’ll take the quick right onto Road Runner road after the 14 to avoid Sand traffic. Proceed on up to Bear divide. Return via Placerita. Easy pace.

The Triple A - Acton/Aliso/Agua Dulce
2023-09-09 07:30 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with CBS this Saturday for the big group ride. McBean to Newhall Ranch to Soledad. Endurance pace to Acton. If going all the way up Aliso, the store stop with be on the way back. Regroup at the top of the climb then descend back into Acton and to the store for refueling. Then head out to Escondido, regrouping again at the top of the last climb before descending back to Agua Dulce to Soledad. We will regroup at the bus stop after the 2nd light once we are back in town. We’ll head off for coffee chit chat after.

Labor Day fitness test Day 3 - Simi loop
2023-09-04 07:30 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Tired yet? It’s day 3 of the Labor Day fitness test and you made it this far. Time to see just how far you can push your legs/body and finish off the 3 day block with style. Wheels roll at 7:30am heading down the bike path to Newhall Ave. Continue to Sierra Highway as a group. Regroup before taking left on Foothill to Balboa. Turn right on Rinaldi and as a group head to Canoga Ave and over to Santa Susana. Regroup at the top of Santa Susana before descending down. Remember, do NOT cross the yellow center line. As a group continue on Angeles Ave to Spring St. Refuel stop at the 76 station before heading up and over to Grimes. Regroup near the top of Grimes and descend again NOT cross the yellow center line. Regroup at the right turn on Guiberson. Endurance pace back to Santa Clarita via the 126. Please remember to point out items on the roadway. Hope you will join us for a fun filled day on the bike. You can rest after the ride as you enjoy those late afternoon Labor Day BBQs!!!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND FITNESS TEST - DAY 2 LAKE HUGHES TO BOUQUET
2023-09-03 07:30 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
And onto Day 2 of the block…
Hope you are recovered and ready to go for Day 2. Wheels roll at 7:30am heading out to Magic Mtn and north on The Old Road to Castaic. Head up Lake Hughes Road with regroup stops at the church/overlook and again at the bottom of the long descent. Continue on Lake Hughes to Papa’s store for refueling. Be sure we leave the store clean and do not leave out any trash/extra water containers!! Then continue on through Leona Valley to Bouquet. Regroup at the top of the first climb and then again at the top of the reservoir. Descend as a group, NOT crossing the yellow center line and back into Santa Clarita. Last regroup after the light as we enter town. Off for coffee and refreshments so you can prepare yourself for Day 3 route!!

The Mega XL
2023-09-02 07:30 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
We’re joining CBS on a block training plan. Adding to the normal Mega route, head out to Newhall Ranch Rd to Soledad. Continue on Soledad all the way to Sierra Hwy, right turn after the railroad tracks. Come back to Acton via Crown Valley to the Acton Market for a refuel. After the refuel, go up and down Escondido to Davenport to Sierra Hwy. Regroup after the stop sign on Sierra. Take Sierra all the way back to the bike path. Chit chat at Pete’s.

Bouquet to Lake Hughes via Spunky/San Fran
2023-08-26 07:30 - 13:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Let’s join our friends in CBS for a great Saturday morning ride to Green Valley. Meet up spot is the usual McD’s/TJMaxx lot and we’ll head out McBean>Newhall Ranch>Soledad to Bouquet Cny Rd. We’ll ride as a group up Bouquet and regroup at the top of the reservoir, then onto Spunky and the Green Valley store for refueling. Back on the road to San Fran (North), regroup at the top of the climb then down Lake Elizabeth Rd to Lake Hughes Rd. Regroup at the top of 3 mile climb and once more at the 4 way stop in Castaic before heading back into town via The Old Road/bike path. Hope to see you there.

Cool Breeze Classic
2023-08-19 07:30 - 14:30 | Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Come join us for what’s become an annual Fondo that the club members participate in. August 11 is the last day for any discount. See Cool Breeze Website for details and sign up. Hope to see you there!

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Little T - Lopez/Kagel via Sierra Hwy + Bonus Camp 9
2023-08-12 07:30 - 12:30 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling with the usual suspects and our CBS compadres for a bit of a climbing fest. Sierra Hwy via South Fork bike path and Newhall Ave. Sierra Hwy to Foothill. Take left at Paxton and climb to top of Lopez with a regroup before descending on Kagel to the 7 Eleven store for refueling. Head up Little T with a regroup at the top of Dillion and another at the top of Bear. Bonus Camp 9 if more fun (pain) desired. Head back to Soledad via Sand Canyon. Meet up for a recharge at Peet’s Coffee.

The Mega XL
2023-08-05 07:30 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Come join the fun this Saturday as we had to Acton on a modified mega loop with our CBS Cycling friends. Roll through town to the tunnel as a group. Then, the pace is on to the train tracks. *Take right after tracks and head on to Sierra Hwy. Take left back to Crown Valley and to the store for refuel. As a group, head back on Escondido to Davenport, Sierra, and then Vasquez. Remember to regroup after the light on Bouquet. Back into town for ice-cold refreshments!!

Ridge Route + Water Plant and Back
2023-07-29 07:30 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Beat as much heat as we can. Rolling with CBS up Ridge Route. Right on Templin down to the power plant. There will be a regroup at Templin. Hydrate well and be self sufficient. Please let others know if you are turning early. Hope to see you there.

The Lollypop Ride
2023-07-22 07:30 - 12:00 | Meet-Up Spot, 27107 McBean Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Rolling up Bouquet Canyon to Lake Elizabeth, Regroup top of Bouquet before dropping down toward Spunky. Refuel at the Market/Gas Station in Leona Valley. Continue on to San Francisquito. Green Valley and over Spunky back to Bouquet and home. Once again it will be a scorcher so be prepared. Hope to see you there!
