yogabear
10-19-2006, 12:03 PM
Hubby and I are visiting OC and South Bay beginning of next month (November). I'm doing some research for hubby on biking stuff 'cause he's super busy.
Laguna Beach will be our home base for the time we're in your area. Hubby wants to rent a road bike so he can ride on his own Fri-Sun. while I'm in a workshop. Although he's a Cat 2 road racer, he doesn't really want to do the fast rides this time of year, but probably looking for moderate paced rides or something like that. I won't be riding on this trip, btw. So many bike shops in the area and I've checked out so many...What are some good ones to rent from?
Also, wondered what may be some good rides that leave the Laguna Beach area on a Thurs.-Sun.? I think I checked out the Orange County Wheelmen website, but wondered if there's anything else to consider since I'm not from the area LOL.
And, will be in various towns along the coast to visit the rest of the week and wondered what are the especially cool bike shops to check out. We both are into mtn. biking, road cycling (race both) and BMX. There are a plethora of shops so wondered what's cool to see as far as high-end, unique, etc. (Going to Laguna Beach, San Juan Capo, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Hermosa Beach, Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu and possibly other cities nearby, etc.).
I realize it may not be possible to list bike shops on this thread 'cause it may be considered commercial in nature, so perhaps, maybe personal message me if in doubt (Hope this is okay, moderators :)
Appreciative of any help you may have for me...My head and eyes hurt looking over the Internet for so many hrs. LOL
Bear hugs, L
Laguna Beach will be our home base for the time we're in your area. Hubby wants to rent a road bike so he can ride on his own Fri-Sun. while I'm in a workshop. Although he's a Cat 2 road racer, he doesn't really want to do the fast rides this time of year, but probably looking for moderate paced rides or something like that. I won't be riding on this trip, btw. So many bike shops in the area and I've checked out so many...What are some good ones to rent from?
Also, wondered what may be some good rides that leave the Laguna Beach area on a Thurs.-Sun.? I think I checked out the Orange County Wheelmen website, but wondered if there's anything else to consider since I'm not from the area LOL.
And, will be in various towns along the coast to visit the rest of the week and wondered what are the especially cool bike shops to check out. We both are into mtn. biking, road cycling (race both) and BMX. There are a plethora of shops so wondered what's cool to see as far as high-end, unique, etc. (Going to Laguna Beach, San Juan Capo, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Hermosa Beach, Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu and possibly other cities nearby, etc.).
I realize it may not be possible to list bike shops on this thread 'cause it may be considered commercial in nature, so perhaps, maybe personal message me if in doubt (Hope this is okay, moderators :)
Appreciative of any help you may have for me...My head and eyes hurt looking over the Internet for so many hrs. LOL
Bear hugs, L