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The Complete Cycling Experience
A celebration of cycling, fine dining and breathtaking scenery.
March 5 - 6, 2016
Day One Gran Fondo
Day Two Time Trial
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December/january 2016
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#127
Events.Culture.Bicyclism
REGULARS Letter 6
From The Editor
News 7
Rapha, E-Bikes, iPhone Medical ID Amgen Tour Of CA 2016 Dates
Reader’s Rides 8
BASICS
Bike Fit 9
Part 2: The Saddle By Damon Roberson
Lesson Learned 16
Getting Past A Cycling Accident By Charles Lindsey
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Safety 17
Wandering Photographer 10
By Chris Scott
CicLAvia, Downtown Los Angeles By Samuel Parks
The Climb 22
Santiago Canyon By Justin Macias
The Group Ride 25
Machines For Freedom + ARB4U By Tim Wilson
Last Page 38
California’s Gold By Chris Reynolds
FEATURES
Ofrenda 18
Tribute To Fallen Cyclists, CicLAvia By Kelley O’Toole
The Dirty Hundred 14
Orange County Granfondo Ride Report By Chris Reynolds
GEAR
Holiday Gift Guide 24 Hint, Hint
Power Meters 12
What Gets Measured, Gets Managed By Chris Burnham
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Be Present
EVENTS
Recreation 26
Help A Cause, Make New Friends
Cyclocross 27
Season In Full Effect
Mountain 27
Get Dirty, Ride Clean
Competitive 28 You Vs. The World
Ultra Length 28
150-Miles And More
Events Calendar 30
What Will Be Your Next Adventure?
CLUBS
Club Directory 34
Find Your Future Peloton
COVER
Joel Perez (Irvine, CA) and the SCBC adventure club during the OC Granfondo. We sent them out with disposable cameras, a route map and best wishes. See how they did on PAGE 14.
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