2008

Orientation Day Tips

You made it to San Francisco, and you’re reading the directions for how to get to the Cow...

Take Me To The Palace Of The Cows!

So you’re in San Francisco, but don’t know your way around - how do you get to the Cow...

Are You Ready Yet?

Less than two days till Orientation…. here is a final to-do list, especially for all of you...

Food, Fun, Camp Life And Red Dresses

The final training ride and Shifting Gears send-off picnic was a big success - everybody got to...

Two of our fabulous Red Dress Fashion Show models. Do you...

Tony Z had everybody up and mingling, laughing and having a...

The “what NOT to wear” part of Tony Z’s...

Mark and Michael relax in the shade.

Send-Off Ride, Picnic And Fashion Show -...

Join us for a last, short ride this Sunday, May 25th to celebrate the end of training season before...

Team 100 Jerseys Are Here!

The new jerseys are in, and they’re beautiful! Pick up yours at the send-off picnic this...

Party This Sunday - And Fun-Raise!

With just 9 days to go, now is the time to recover, rest, relax and have fun before the big Ride....

Sparkle In Your Eyes - And Your Jersey

Are the regular ALC jerseys just not bright and sparkly enough for you? Help is at hand: rider Ali...

Bedazzle your ALC jersey!

In Silent Memory

On May 21st, 30 riders from all different backgrounds gathered at Helen’s on Broadway for the...

Riders quietly line up at a light in Santa Monica during the...

Post-ride group photo!

ALC Rider Injured In Hit-And-Run

Fellow ALCer Randy Cruz (Team Midnight Ridazz) was injured in a hit-and-run accident in downtown LA...

Feel better soon, Randy!

Ride Of Silence - May 21st

We’ve all ridden in traffic, and experienced first-hand how distracted drivers can be a...

All You Need Is Love

The recent news about Chicken Lady’s stroke inspired a change in plans for this Sunday’s...

About 70 riders showed up at Easton Gym for the special...

Many riders signed a special shirt for Chicken Lady as we...

More visitors! A very happy Chicken Lady with TRLs Scott...

Reading the card everybody signed at iMartin on Thursday -...

Walking the path behind his house unaided, just 10 days...

Chicken Lady proudly shows off the shirt everybody signed...

All Stocked Up

A big thank you to Jaime and his team at iMartin for keeping the store open so late yesterday, and...

Thanks to Jaime and his team for keeping the store open so...

Red dresses on display - a first ‘teaser’ for...

Even lines at the check-out are fun when ALC is around!

Shoppers watch the slideshow of Santa Barbara Ride photos,...

Chicken Lady Down! Get Better Soon!

Please send some positive energy, wishes and prayers out tonight - Ken Thomason, ALC’s...

We love Chicken Lady!

Reminder: iMartin Blowout Sale This...

Remember to set your TiVO for Thursday May 8th, so you can attend the annual i.Martin special...

Photo Exhibit Fundraiser This Saturday,...

Always wondered about all those nighttime rides in LA? Need some great cycling photos for your wall?...

Creative Licence - Tom’s new licence plate. Go ALC!

Cops 4 Causes Benefit, May 22nd

Missed the big Team Easton party? Fear not, we have another big celebrity bash coming up at 11...

House Concert Fundraiser May 25: Randi...

Acoustic artist and AIDS activist Randi Driscoll will be playing a house concert on Sunday, May 25th...

Still Need Camping Gear? Rent It!

Outdoor outfitters Adventure 16 is offering a special Shifting Gears discount on the rental of...

Bikers, Cranks And Derailleurs, Oh My

Clearly, it’s high training season - over 70 people showed up for the Malaga Cove training...

Testing out bikes for our mini-me’s at Helens after...

This is NOT where your derailleur should be! In a freak...

Bud inspects his mangled derailleur after a mechanical...

Brendan models a new option for hydration pack storage at...

Mel and Michelle wait for the motorbike rallye to pass in...

Stanley leads out the group from the bridge.

Fiesta Fun-draiser Party This Saturday

Celebrate Cinquo de Mayo a little early, have fun and raise money for ALC all at once this Saturday...

Master Spin Class Fundraiser TOMORROW

Don’t miss “The Masters” Spin Fundraising event this Saturday, May 3rd at Train ...

Seduction And Despair

Shawnet is generously offering free tickets to this amazing show this weekend for all Team 100...

Cocktails, Celebrities And A Lucky...

It was a night of free-flowing rum and smiling faces as members of Team Easton, Team 100, Santa...

Santa Barbara And Back, Sahara Style

We’re back! 200 riders and dozens of volunteers completed the 2008 Santa Barbara ride, the...

Oh yeah, Santa Barbara Ride Rocks! Sweep Kerry and her...

The last rider arrives back at Helen’s to a big...

Lisa H provides emergency repair assistance in the last few...

Mel fixes another flat, on the side of the freeway.

Heading back to Santa Monica - ON the freeway!

Miguel and Mike perform the traditional “gu...

Rhonda works the knots out of a particularly tight muscle.

Shawnet and Anne ride through Oxnard on the way to lunch!

Brendan Patrick - sweep, DJ and cheerleader...

Beth officially opens the ride, with a dedication to Drew...

Checking in for the Santa Barbara Ride.

Dropping off bikes and heading for check-in.

Virgin America Sale Ends April 25th

Tomorrow, Friday April 25th, is the last day of the “Cool Summer Fare Sale” at Virgin...

Nice Day For A Spin... Class!

With the ride just a few weeks away, now is a good time to get in some extra training during the...

Day-By-Day Preview

You’ve read the ALC guide, you’ve browsed the forum messages, you’ve looked at the...

Tune-Up Special at iMartin

Need to get your bike tuned up before the big Ride, to make sure everything is running smoothly? The...

Special After-Hour Sale At iMartin On...

Make sure your TiVo is set for your regular shows on the evening of May 8th, because you should be...

Team Easton Cocktail Fundraiser Almost...

The glamorous “Bike Night” cocktail fundraiser hosted by Team Easton has almost sold...

Route Slips And Cycling Glasses

There are plenty of options for getting prescription glasses suitable for cycling, but what about...

Day On The Ride - 1 Down, 7 To Go

400 riders and dozens of roadies and volunteers gathered in Santa Monica early on Saturday morning...

Everybody stretch! 400 cyclists get to know their neighbours...

Mel fixes the first of several flats, without even getting...

Go PosPeds! Three of our fabulous PitStop 1 crew pose for a...

A well-deserved nap for the roadies at the lunch stop on...

Josh’s rear derailleur became more artwork than...

Even the sweep got swept! Sahar, Josh and Michelle at...

Brendan was here! Personalised route marking signs in San...

2 Weeks Till Santa Barbara!

Over a hundred excited riders and volunteers crowded into Helen’s Cycles on April 17th to...

Beth Brown explains how the Santa Barbara Ride works to the...

Beth Brown dedicates the Santa Barbara Ride 2008 to Drew...

Triple celebration cake - for the 15th Santa Barbara ride,...

Checking in for room assignments, insurance waivers and...

East Side Posse - A Birthday Ride

Now that it’s bright and sunny at 6:30am, East Side Posse rides are growing - over 16 riders...

Tommy says Go as we start the climb up Garbage Truck Hill.

It was a beautiful sunny morning in Griffith Park!

Post-Ride coffee - and birthday cake!

Chris brought homemade birthday cake to share - mmmhhh...

Even Jay made it, on crutches! Get better soon Jay, we miss...

Santa Barbara Meeting Tomorrow, April...

Quick reminder to clear your calendar for tomorrow night: the pre-ride meeting for the Santa Barbara...

Getting To The Cow Palace - Day 1

Day 1 starts off early with the Opening Ceremony at the Cow Palace. If you are not staying within...

Book Day 1 Shuttle Bus to Cow Palace HERE

Experience ALC - From A Movie Seat

Mid-April is when the Ride becomes very real, and much closer! Newbies and veterans alike start to...

It's HOT Out There!

Bright sunshine, clear blue skies - it’s promising to be a spectacular weekend. Riding along...

Hydrate!!

Artist On A Roll

You may only know her as that pink blur passing us on every hill, but did you know that team member...

Poster for Sally Sun’s Art Show Fundraiser this...

Team jersey deadline: April 17th!

The beautiful new Team 100 jersey design is up on the apparel page, and we’ve already...

Luggage Options

Are you starting to wonder what bag you can possibly fit all your stuff in for the Ride? Here are...

Example of a Ride-size rolling duffle bag.

Prevention Is Key

You just replaced that old saddle, or bought some great new shorts, or finally got those new pedals...

Fun-raisers - Support Your Teammates!

We’re in prime fundraising season, and several team members have some great fun-raisers...

Bikes For Sale!

Need a new bike, but don’t want to buy new? Two local riders are selling their bikes, so check...

2005 Raleigh Prestige for sale.

2005 Raleigh Prestige for sale.

A women’s specific Cannondale R500 is also for sale! Local rider Beth Dubber is looking for a...

For sale by owner - women’s specific Cannondale R500,...

Ready, Set, Laugh!

After all the training and planning and fundraising, you probably need a break. What better way to...

Laugh for the Cause on April 12th - and help Jen and John...

Bike Sale + Food + Sun = ALC Donation...

6am on Sunday morning, it’s still raining in Santa Monica. But the weather gods knew we had...

Shoppers browse through the racks at the Big Bike Yard...

Final drawing for the grand prize - a Cannondale Synapse!

The final drawing for the big raffle prizes - announcing the...

Colourful booths at the Big Bike Yard Sale on March 30th.

Mark from Cannondale gets one of the demo bikes ready for a...

Cocktails, Please!

The ALC team at Easton gym is organising a special fundraiser with high ambitions: a star-studded,...

Get your tickets for the Easton Fundraising...

Got Health Insurance?

Quick reminder: riders are required to have health insurance for both ALC, and the Santa Barbara...

Travel Plans For Your Bicycle

So you’ve made travel plans for yourself - but what about your bicycle? Unless you will be...

DOWNLOAD HERE! McCollisters Bike Shipping...

Registration form for McCollisters bike shipping, LA to SF.

The Passion Of Vince

ALC may be Vince Pena’s calling now, but it was by no means his first one - music been a...

Music lovers arrive for Vince Pena’s concert at the...

Vince Pena and Christopher Caliendo perform together.

Oranges, Tailwinds And A Few Buzzards -...

The Paul Hulse/Positive Pedalers Century from Valencia to Ventura is one of the easiest and most...

The route was brightly and lovingly marked by the advance...

The jerseys were almost as bright as the flowers along the...

The Pos Peds provided a delicious lunch and showed off their...

Even ride leaders get flat tires! Fixing the first of many...

The weather was perfect and the route is beautiful, passing...

With over 150 cyclists, check-in for the Paul Hulse/Positive...

Paul Hulse Century - Directions Update

If you are heading up to Valencia bright and early for tomorrow morning for the Paul Hulse/Positive...

$39 Flights on Virgin - Book Now!

Thanks to team member Elaine Eddinger for a great travel tip: Virgin America is currently offering...

Packing Clinic Repeat - 11am This...

Missed the Packing Clinic at the Expo earlier this month? Not sure what to bring for 7 days of...

One packed bag, all ready for ALC!

Bionic Jay

Send some good thoughts and prayers to our resident magician Jay Weiss today - even the best magic...

Cannondale Demo Ride This Sunday

You’ve seen them. You’ve drooled over them. You’ve secretly dreamed of riding one....

Big Bike Sale This Sunday!

Make sure you have your calendars marked for Noon to 4pm this Sunday - it’s our Big Bike Sale,...

Got gloves? We have them at bargain prices at the Big Bike...

Harry's Hoe-Down, ALC Style!

Mark your calendars for April 11th - our very own ALC Cowboys Greg, Ran and Enver are holding a...

ALC Cowboys Greg Carlsson (rider 6078), Ran Mullin (rider...

Expo-ordinary!

Thanks to the beautiful weather, eager attendees, good preparation and a few reminders, the ALC Expo...

Participants (including Shawnet) check their raffle tickets...

Kerry and JR announce the raffle winners at the ALC Expo.