Beginner's Bagel Ride

Join us for the Beginner's Bagel Ride . This relaxed, 6-mile urban ride is designed especially for new or returning riders who want to build confidence and learn how to use their bike as a practical replacement for a car. Along the way, we’ll make a stop for a bagel breakfast (our treat!) and cover the essential skills you’ll need to get rolling.

We’ll cover:

• Traffic Skills for New Riders – Learn how to position yourself in traffic, navigate intersections, and feel confident sharing the road with cars.
• Carrying What You Need – We'll show you easy ways to carry groceries, work gear, or other everyday items on your bike.
• How to Lock Up Right – Learn how to properly secure your bike when you leave it at a store, office, or on the street.
• Tips for Everyday Riding – From choosing a route to what to wear, we’ll share small details that make a big difference.

This ride is beginner-friendly, no-drop (no one gets left behind), and at a slow, conversational pace. Think of it as a rolling workshop—with bagels!

Come for the bagels, stay for the skills—and leave with the confidence to start using your bike for more of your daily life.

EVENT INFO

• Meet: Caltech Lot 10, southwest corner of Del Mar Blvd. and Michigan Ave.
• Return to start (approximate): 12:00 pm.
• Pace: Relaxed and social
• Snacks: Included—a stop for bagels and casual Q&A
• Bring: A working bike, helmet, water bottle, and any questions about riding in the city
• Distance: ~6 miles, with several short stops and one longer breakfast stop
• RSVP Strongly Encouraged: This ride has limited space. RSVP to reserve your spot, and please cancel if you can't make it.

Getting There:

• Bike: You are encouraged to bike to the start of the ride!
• Public Transit: Metro Lake Station or Pasadena Transit Route 10/Metro Route 267 to Del Mar Blvd. & Chester Ave.
• Parking: Caltech does not ticket on the weekends, so if you drive you can park in Lot 10

Please note you MUST sign a waiver when you arrive. Helmets are required for all riders. No training wheels permitted. Children riding on their own should remain with parents at all times, have experience riding with a group, and be able to average 12 mph. Younger children and/or pets are welcome so long as they are riding safely in a trailer, on a family cargo bike, etc.

**INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. WE WILL EMAIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING IF WEATHER WILL AFFECT THE RIDE - PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT!**

What Is Needed for the Ride

• A bike in good working condition. If you haven't ridden your bike in a long time, we suggest taking it to a local bike shop for a safety check or tune up.
• Helmets are recommended for all and required by law for anyone under 18.
• Water and snacks for the ride.
• Sunblock or clothing to protect you from the sun.
• A spare tube that fits the size of your tires.

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