• Every Sunday - Meet at Helen's Bicycle Shop, 2472 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey, Sunday mornings at 7:45am for an 8:00am start. Routes are listed in the Ride Calendar.
• Ride Pace - Varied, depending on rider's ability. Rides sometimes separate into groups, but frequent regroup points during the ride keeps everyone together.
• Routes - Rides vary in length from 40 to 70 miles, with routes that explore all facets of the Southern California area. With both coastal and inland rides, MDRCC rides afford an opportunity to visit many interesting Southern California locales.
• Other Rides - Usually on Saturdays and holidays, check the Ride Calendar

Welcome to the Marina del Rey Cycling Club (MDRCC) web site. We hope that you'll find our club and our rides as exciting as we do.

MDRCC was formed roughly 3 decades ago when a group of former racers and cycling enthusiasts decided to form a riding group to meet off the track and explore interesting rides throughout Los Angeles.

What sets us apart from many other clubs and group rides are the variety and diversity of our routes, the diversity of riders' skills that range from recreational to advanced, and finally the group support system.
In keeping with the government's "No Cyclist Left Behind" program, riders regroup at several check points during the ride. If a member has a flat tire, the group will stop and help expedite the repairs. This doesn't mean we don't have occasional flashes of competitive spirit. Every week you can witness a bit of sparring among the more competitive members, especially on the hills.

Many of our members join the club to improve their fitness and skills, and over time become faster and better riders. But above all, it's the friendship and spirit of the sport that binds the club members together.

The ride list is published every 6 months and contains a great variety of routes, from Santa Monica to Malibu, or over the hills to Thousand Oaks and back. There are several scenic rides in the South Bay, North Hollywood and the canyons of the West Side.

The group often stops for coffee, breakfast or brunch. (Some of us like to eat!)

There are several scheduled out of town rides which take us on beautiful routes to Mount Wilson, Ojai, Gorman, Santa Barbara, even San Diego.

Finally, we have club parties during summer and winter when we meet sans-chapeau (without helmets and lycra) to eat, drink and get to know each other's families better.

The club meets every Sunday in front of Helen's Bike Shop in Marina del Rey. Come and join us and try a few rides. In the process, you're likely to discover parts of the Southland you've never seen before. And bring a friend or two.