Memorial Ride for Raul Castañeda

ActiveSGV

Join us for a memorial bike ride in honor of Raul Castañeda.

Jeff Seymour Family Center

This ride is a memorial bike ride in honor of Raul Castañeda, a cherished member of the San Gabriel Valley community who was tragically killed on July 9th in a traffic incident while cycling along the San Gabriel River Trail in Irwindale. Raul, 50, was struck by the driver of a stolen SUV during a peaceful evening ride with friends as he trained for a 100-mile bike ride from LA to Santa Barbara. An avid outdoorsman and community advocate, Raul was known for his love of biking, snowboarding, fishing, and marathons.This beginner / intermediate-level ride will start and finish at Jeff Seymour Family Center (10900 Mulhall St., El Monte, CA 91731) and travel on city streets and bike paths.Pre-registration and attendance confirmation are required for all participants. If you are attending with other family members, each person must register separately. This event requires you to bring your own bike. GoSGV bikes will NOT be available. Start / End: Jeff Seymour Family Center (10900 Mulhall St., El Monte, Ca. 91731)Distance: 12.1 mile loopExperience Level: Beginner / Intermediate—Riders should be familiar with and comfortable riding bicycles in groups. The route will use bike trails and streets with mixed traffic.Getting There:<a href="https://www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner/" title="https://www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Metro</a>,<a href="https://www.foothilltransit.org/" title="https://www.foothilltransit.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Foothill Transit</a>Parking: Plenty of parking on site.What to Bring:<ul><li>A helmet is required if under 18</li><li>A functional bicycle or wheeled device (highly recommended with gears)</li><li>Front and Rear Bike light</li><li>Additional cash/credit to purchase food</li><li>Water Bottle</li><li>Bikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat.</li><li>Flowers are encouraged for the onsite memorial.</li></ul>*** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign a waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian must sign for and accompany any minors under 18 participating in the ride. *****RAIN POLICY: In the event of a rain forecast, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the ride**Email questions to info@activesgv.org