Which CABEr/s did you ride or hook up with today...

[Eddie_Boy]

Though a post was started here by Todd, @srfndoc, I'm also going to add on this thread since a few of us hooked up for a days ride.

One year ago, my wife and I went to our first ever SoCal ride, during the ’22 November’s CycloneCoaster swap and ride. We were back again for ’23. There were a few reasons why we came down, and one of them was being able to spend additional day of riding along the coast trail/boardwalk with some friends, the day before the swap and ride. I reached out to Mark @tripple3 and asked if he wanted to do a ride Saturday morning. Extended an invitation to a few others, and we had an incredibly fun day. Weather was fantastic. Huntington Beach at Brookhust to Woody’s in Sunset Beach for brunch and back

Starting point at Brookhurst, Huntington Beach...

...with Mark @tripple3 and Marty @cyclingday.

Met Todd @srfndoc and Robin at the Huntington Beach Pier. That's a '36 Colson Motorbike LWB.

Mi amor...

On our way to Woody's in Sunset Beach

There's more...

 

[Eddie_Boy]

...continuing

Almost to Woody's...

@ Woody's. Frank @cyclonecoaster.com met us for lunch.

Killer patina 'd tailgate...

...on Frank's '59 big window Chevy.

You could now stay at this AirBnB tower

On our return to HB, we parted ways with Todd and Robin.

Next up, Newport Beach

 

[Eddie_Boy]

After we separated from Todd and Robin, returning to our starting point, we were asked what our plans were afterwards. We wanted to ride to Newport Beach since we are here already, and plus, we haven’t ridden our bikes there before, I told Marty. We were very happy Marty @cyclingday and Mark @tripple3 wanted to go as well. It was like having a VIP tour for Mercedes and me.

A stretch of the trail where we should have a view of the ocean, per Marty @cyclingday and many others.

Now this is more like it.

To our surprise, Mercedes and me, Marty and Mark wanted to take us to Balboa Island. We were thrilled. I've seen pics of Tony's @The Hat COBOA at Balboa ride gathering. Absolutely beautiful day.

Ferry ride to Balboa...

We all agreed to get ice cream on the island. So as we rode up to Sugar and Spice, popular ice cream stand known for its frozen bananas & hand-dipped Balboa bars, there was a long line. Then we see just three buildings away was another ice cream place with no line, Dad's Original.

Not so much as looking at the different flavors of ice cream, but more on the old pictures of history on the island.

A couple of '36 CWC DBRs ready to get onboard

And Marty's beautiful original '40 Schwinn LBA107

Marty sharing a story of a well known local named Charlie, came here as a young man and never left.

Very grateful for these two gentleman for hosting us for the day. Like I said in Todd's thread, epic day for Mercedes and me. Hard to beat a day like today, with beautiful weather riding along side local knowledge on our vintage bikes. Days like this, we will be back again. Thank you Marty, Mark and Todd @srfndoc (not pictured) for an amazing day.

We’ll end it with this last pic, sunset at HB.

Eddie and Mercedes

 

[SoBayRon]

What a beautiful day to ride the South Bay Strand with some fellow CABErs - from the southernmost point in Torrance north past LAX and back to a great lunch at Captain Kidd’s in Redondo Beach.
Big thanks to @mrg @tripple3 @Jimmy V @Cory and @cyclingday for making the trip up my way. Awesome day of riding and fun!

 

[Jimmy V]

Great day with great people yesterday! I am very lucky to be able to get out here and ride with you guys. Thanks @SoBayRon for inviting us up and hosting the ride and being a tour guide of the area. Looking forward to next time!

 

[Jimmy V]

After we separated from Todd and Robin, returning to our starting point, we were asked what our plans were afterwards. We wanted to ride to Newport Beach since we are here already, and plus, we haven’t ridden our bikes there before, I told Marty. We were very happy Marty @cyclingday and Mark @tripple3 wanted to go as well. It was like having a VIP tour for Mercedes and me.

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A stretch of the trail where we should have a view of the ocean, per Marty @cyclingday and many others.

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Now this is more like it.

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To our surprise, Mercedes and me, Marty and Mark wanted to take us to Balboa Island. We were thrilled. I've seen pics of Tony's @The Hat COBOA at Balboa ride gathering. Absolutely beautiful day.

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Ferry ride to Balboa...

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We all agreed to get ice cream on the island. So as we rode up to Sugar and Spice, popular ice cream stand known for its frozen bananas & hand-dipped Balboa bars, there was a long line. Then we see just three buildings away was another ice cream place with no line, Dad's Original.

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Not so much as looking at the different flavors of ice cream, but more on the old pictures of history on the island.

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A couple of '36 CWC DBRs ready to get onboard

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And Marty's beautiful original '40 Schwinn LBA107

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Marty sharing a story of a well known local named Charlie, came here as a young man and never left.

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Very grateful for these two gentleman for hosting us for the day. Like I said in Todd's thread, epic day for Mercedes and me. Hard to beat a day like today, with beautiful weather riding along side local knowledge on our vintage bikes. Days like this, we will be back again. Thank you Marty, Mark and Todd @srfndoc (not pictured) for an amazing day.

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We’ll end it with this last pic, sunset at HB.

Eddie and Mercedes

@Eddie_Boy it was great meeting you and Mercedes at the Coaster ride last Sunday. I'm sorry that I missed this beach ride but had a conflict.
Your pictures and account of this ride is awesome. @cyclingday is a great local historian. It's always fun to learn about local stuff and Marty is a great story teller! And he's either planted or had a hand in planting several of the trees and plants along the way.
I feel very lucky to be able to ride here when I visit and these guys are great hosts and always willing to ride. It's mandatory to me to do a beach ride when I visit and this ride is hard to beat anywhere! I'm glad that you and Mercedes were able to do that.

 

[Eddie_Boy]

We hooked up with my friend Armando at Jim "Legend" shop this past weekend. Was looking for smalls for a project, plus just wanted to stop by and see Jim @JAF/CO. Thanks Jim for the goodies, and for letting us hangout for a bit with you.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

We hooked up with my friend Armando at Jim "Legend" shop this past weekend. Was looking for smalls for a project, plus just wanted to stop by and see Jim. Thanks Jim for the goodies, and for letting us hangout for a bit with you.

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Looks like Jim has the same constraints that I do, way to many bikes and not enough space for them all. That's fine, strlorage units are cheap enough. RideOn. Mark.

 

[elginkid]

A few more images from the Kowabunga VW Bus show on Huntington Beach Pier with Todd @srfndoc and Sparky @tripple3.

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Love Todd's 67 bus. Pretty cool that she came from my hometown too, Sacramento, CA
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Actual bus from the movie "Fast Times a Ridgemont High"

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Met this gentleman, Ricky, on the pier and noticed his cool klunker build. Super light with prewar Schwinn C Model front with BMX style rear stays. Killer build.

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A mini vintage bike show at Todd's space

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Matt's reverse color '39 Schwinn DX

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One of the many highlights of our 4 days in SoCal. Eddie & Mercedes

Beautiful Colson, and that DX is an absolute dream.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

We hooked up with my friend Armando at Jim "Legend" shop this past weekend. Was looking for smalls for a project, plus just wanted to stop by and see Jim @JAF/CO. Thanks Jim for the goodies, and for letting us hangout for a bit with you.

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WOW,that Roasmaster headlight tank is the COOOLEST tank I've seen in a long time. Is it for sale by chance? Thanks for sharing. RideOn. Mark.