{"id":7905,"date":"2026-05-03T23:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T23:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/?p=7905"},"modified":"2026-06-05T22:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:53:40","slug":"long-beach-dana-point-coastal-loop-endurance-rhythm-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-criticalmass.org\/long-beach-dana-point-coastal-loop-endurance-rhythm-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach \u2192 Dana Point Coastal Loop Endurance Rhythm Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A long\u2011term coastal trail closure in the Dana Point\u2013San Clemente area has made the original Long Beach\u2013to\u2013San Diego route inaccessible.<\/strong> Because there is currently no safe way to continue south past Dana Point, the ride has been restructured into a full coastal loop. This update also requires a schedule adjustment: meetup is now at 5:00 AM and rollout is at 6:30 AM<\/strong> to ensure we have the proper daylight window for the full loop. The new format preserves the endurance challenge, the rhythm\u2011based pacing, and the full community experience while ensuring rider safety and a smooth, reliable route.

DELICIOUS LUNCH AND DINNER IS PROVIDED FOR THOSE THAT REGISTERED. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage everyone to join this ride. If you can complete the longer LA Critical Mass routes, you can absolutely handle this loop. This is not a race \u2014 it\u2019s a steady 15\u201320 mph endurance rhythm ride built around flow, consistency, and community. The focus is on enjoying the journey, riding together, and experiencing the full coastal energy of this special event.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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LA Critical Mass<\/strong> \u2192<\/strong> CycleLifeLA<\/strong> Napo on the go<\/strong> presents next months June 6th, 2026 Long Beach to Dana Point Loop Endurance and Rythym Ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Endurance Rhythm Ride 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Honoring Napoleon \u2014 \u201cNapo \/ Napo on the Go\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, June 6th, 2026<\/strong>
Meet 5:00 AM | Roll 6:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This special long\u2011distance ride is hosted by LA Critical Mass<\/strong> in partnership with CycleLifeLA<\/em><\/strong>. Celebrating Napoleon<\/strong>, known throughout the community as Napo or Napo on the Go<\/em>. Napoleon is also a proud LA Critical Mass team member<\/u><\/a>, and this ride honors his dedication, consistency, and the energy he brings to the cycling community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an intermediate\u2011level Endurance<\/strong> Rhythm Ride along Pacific Coast Highway from Long Beach to Dana Point and back. It\u2019s not a race \u2014 it\u2019s a smooth, music\u2011driven cadence ride at a steady 15\u201320 mph, designed to help riders build endurance, maintain consistency, and stay in rhythm from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Long Beach Aquarium \/ Bubba Gump Shrimp area<\/strong>
Paid parking is available for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route, Terrain & Pace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will ride from Long Beach down the coast to Dana Point and then complete a full loop back to Long Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n