Our Favorite Roads VII

April 30, 2026.  Many times on our weekend riding adventures we will "head west" toward the Santa Fe Dam and the cycling routes near there.  One of our favorites is the San Gabriel River trail, which is part of the "Emerald Necklace", a 17-mile loop of multi-benefit parks and greenways connecting 10 cities and accessible to nearly 500,000 residents along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo river watershed areas in East LA County.  Great riding and beautiful views!  Ride On!

Heading south along the San Gabriel River Trail
toward Whittier Narrows.

Ride Report: Windbreakers Special Edition - Santa Ana River Trail and PCH

March 28, 2026.  Six hearty souls gathered on a beautiful Saturday morning for a ride in Orange County, along some of our favorite routes.  Following our Windbreaker Country meet-up, we drove to the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station for pre-ride meeting and wheels down.  Soon enough we were on the Santa Ana River trail headed south toward the coast. Then headed south on Pacific Coast Hwy through Newport Beach, Laguna, and Dana Point to our destination at Los Molinos Beer in San Clemente for lunch and beverages.  Following lunch we boarded the Metrolink train back to Anaheim to finish the day.  50 miles of good times and Ride On!

Ready to board the train at San Clemente - L to R:
John, Joe, Mike, Jim, Craig, and Tom.  

A Visit From a Special Guest

February 28, 2026.  Warmer temperatures greeted the lads as we gathered for a beautiful Saturday morning ride in Windbreaker Country.  And to top it off, we had a surprise guest visit from our very own Rick the "Rabbit", one of the five founders of the club, who moved to North Carolina a few years ago.  As always, it is great to see Rick, catch up on life, and share the many stories we have from past rides together.  Ride On, my friend.

L to R: John, Rick, Mike, Jim and Tom.  

Happy New Year 2026!

 

Off we go into 2026!  Our 22nd year together...
Looking forward to many more bicycling
adventures to come!  Ride On.

Merry Christmas 2025!

December 24, 2025.  Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from Windbreaker Country.  Ride On!

Our Favorite Roads VI

November 30, 2025.  The 250-acre Puddingstone Reservoir is a popular destination for our weekend bicycling.  Formed by the Puddingstone Dam, which was completed in 1928, the area is part of the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, a popular recreation amenity in the east San Gabriel Valley. The name "Puddingstone" comes from the rock formations found in the area, which were named by early visitors who thought they resembled a pudding with raisins.

View of Puddingstone Reservoir looking east toward La Verne

Riding north on Raging Waters Drive

Ride Report: Windbreakers Special Edition - Tour de Craft Breweries XIII

November 1, 2025.  Our semi-annual Tour de Craft Breweries cycling adventures hold a special place among our many favorite Windbreaker traditions.  Past tours have taken us to Orange County, Downtown LA, the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley.  Under sunny skies, five of our merry band of cycling brothers gathered on the first Saturday morning in November for a spirited tour along the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, before turning southwest through Alhambra, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights, finishing in the Arts District of Downtown LA.  After stops and Benny Boy Brewing and a return visit to one of our favorites, Angel City Brewing, we boarded the afternoon Metrolink train for the 1-hour return to Windbreaker Country.  Good times all around!  Ride On!

Our route for the day; west toward Pasadena
then southwest to DTLA. A mostly gentle descent
with a few decent bumps for fun!  Approx. 45 miles.

Stop #1; Benny Boy in Lincoln Heights.
L to R: John, Jim, Joe, Tom, Mike.
And Happy Birthday to Tom!!!

Over the LA River at the 1st St. Bridge

Ready to board the train at LA Union Station

Bikes parked at Angel City Brewing