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Sunday Funday Ride

October 27, 2014 — Leave a comment

Organized by Santa Monica Spoke, LACBC, and CalBike Board member Cynthia Rose, this ride will be a little different from other Sunday Funday Rides, as they will be riding up the Pacific Coast Highway to meet with the CalBike‘s California by Bike Tour Surf N Turf. They’ll ride to Nicolas Canyon Beach where they will join CalBike for lunch ($10 catered lunch or bring your own). Snacks will be provided.

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After lunch they will ride as a group back to the Santa Monica Pier where they are planning a Happy Hour nearby where all are invited!

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This is not a roadie race; they will travel at an easy pace but ask riders to stay focused and make the effort to keep the group together. Use your judgement if you think you can make this trip. Please do not hesitate to inquire if you have questions or concerns. There is the option to return on Metro 534 from Trancas (4.3 miles from south of Nicolas Beach lunch stop). Because of the route, children cannot participate unless they are attached to adult rider bike or they are capable of keeping up a reasonable pace.

WHAT: Sunday Funday Ride 
WHEN: Sunday November 2, 2014 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm 
WHERE: Santa Monica Pier | 1578-1598 Ocean Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90401

DETAILS:

  • Tickets: $0 – $10 
  • Ride is 26.3 miles in each direction (52.6 total)

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US Sumo Open

September 5, 2014 — Leave a comment

This year, the US Sumo Open will take place at the famous Walter Pyramid, a venue where all 6,000 seats have a great view of the action! The caliber of sumo this year will be quite high, in all weight classes, for both men and women. If you ever want to see live sumo, this is your chance to watch 100+ matches in one afternoon in a state-of-the-art facility, with the highest level of international competition.

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The 14th annual US Sumo Open is the largest annual sumo tournament on the PLANET (outside of Japan). Wrestlers from 13 countries will be participating including 4-time World Sumo Champion Byamba who has got gold at the US Sumo for seven years in a row, with a cumulative record of 68 wins, 1 loss. Can he keep the streak alive?! Special guest “Yama” (heaviest Japanese human being in HISTORY) will be present!

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Watch a video here.

WHAT: US Sumo Open 
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2014 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm (doors open 12:00 noon)
WHERE: Water Pyramid at California State University Long Beach | 1250 North Bellflower Blvd. | Long Beach, CA 90840

DETAILS:

  • Tickets start at $25
  • Parking is only $5 per vehicle for the entire day
  • The 2014 US Sumo Open will be broadcast as a two-hour special on national TV

CONTACT INFO: (310) 288-3641 | info@usasumo.com

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YMCA Stair Climb For Los Angeles

September 1, 2014 — Leave a comment

Reach for the sky and climb nearly 75 flights to the top of the West Coast’s tallest building during the 21st Annual Stair Climb for Los Angeles! Each step you take benefits impactful programs at the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA for children, teens, families, and seniors living in LA’s most under-resourced neighborhoods and helps raise vital funds.

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Climb up for a thrilling vertical race or step at your own pace. Just like the mission of Y programs, you will focus your energy upwards and feel a huge sense of accomplishment! Plus, you, friends, and family are sure to enjoy a great day filled with climbing, music, food, firefighters, and fun at the Race Expo.

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During this incredible annual event, participants from around the country race up 1,500 steps to the top of the U.S. Bank Tower in downtown LA in support ofKetchum-Downtown YMCA’s community programs.

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Four-person teams combine their strength to conquer the tallest building West of the Mississippi, followed by public safety personnel in full uniform and the individual category as well.

Stair climbs are growing in popularity in Los Angeles as fundraisers

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During and after the race, participants, friends, family, and downtown employees gather for the Race Expo celebration and awards ceremony on Hope Street and Hope Place.

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Watch a video here.

WHAT: YMCA Stair Climb For Los Angeles
WHEN: September 19, 2014 
WHERE: US Bank Tower | 633 West 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071

DETAILS:

CONTACT INFO: stairclimb@ymcala.org or (213) 639-7453

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Mountain High Winter Resort

August 20, 2014 — Leave a comment

Mountain High’s 2014/15 Season Pass Sale begins August 30th with prices starting at just $249. That’s up to 64% off! Plus if you purchase by September 8th, you’ll receive more than $200 in FREE benefits including a Buddy Ticket ($69 value), specials on 686 Outerwear, $25 Off Magic Mountain, a Sport Chalet Mystery Card, $10 Off Pacific Park, $10 Off K1 Speedway, and a season pass to Fiesta Village. You’ll also be entered to win a 2015/16 Season Pass, a Ski & Stay package to Stevens Pass/Leavenworth, outerwear from 686, a Go Pro Hero 3, and a VIP Parking space!

Enter the Mountain High Season Pass giveaway by emailing info@xplorela.com with your name, address, email, and phone. The winner will be chosen at random from the first ten people to enter. The contest ends September 8, 2014.

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Did you know that just 90 minutes away from sunny Los Angeles a snowy ski resort lies nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains? Mountain High, which is actually three resorts in one, has a wide variety of lifts and trails to appeal to all sorts of ability levels. If you are looking for a California ski resort with skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, Mountain High resort is ideal.

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Each resort is complete with ticket windows, rental departments, sport shops, restaurants, and more. No matter where you start, your single Mountain High ticket is good at all three areas and traveling from resort to resort is easy with their free shuttle service. Shuttles load in front of the ticket windows every five to ten minutes, seven days a week.

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WHAT: Mountain High Winter Resort 
WHEN: Check website  
WHERE: 24510 California 2 | Wrightwood, CA 92397

CONTACT INFO: (888) 754-7878

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Hey There Muscles

July 7, 2014 — Leave a comment

The Santa Monica Pier and the Ferrigno family fitness dynasty have teamed up to present a free six-week wellness program on the Pier called Hey There Muscles – Lean Fitness by FerrignoFIT, offering a complete overhaul of mind, body, and spirit with classes focused on creating lean muscle and healthy living and eating habits. Classes will be led by acclaimed actor and body builder, Lou Ferrigno, his daughter and business partner, Shanna and the extended family, as well as local experts.

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Following the overwhelming success of the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival and weekly ROGA (free running + yoga classes), Santa Monica locals demanded another unique fitness program on the Pier, and the Hulk and his family delivered. Hey There Muscles was designed by the Ferrigno family and their team of dietitians and workout gurus to be a 360-health experience from mind to muscle.

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The classes are a free way to shake off a Friday night and discover muscles that have been hiding, perhaps for years. Each week features a different acclaimed FerrignoFIT instructor in a judgement-free environment for all levels. The series is based on the full 12-week Incredibly Fit by FerrignoFIT program, which is a comprehensive fitness program that offers personalized meal plans, workouts, recipes, lifestyle tips, and more.

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Class Schedule

  • July 12 – Start with Determination – Lou Ferrigno and NASM certified personal trainer and Yogaworks yogi, Mike Dunlavy
  • July 19 – Habits for Longevity – Lou’s wife and author, Carla Ferrigno and Equinox instructors, the Double Time Twins
  • July 26 – Stop Self Sabotage – FerrignoFIT CEO, Shanna Ferrigno and Nike Master Trainer, Joselynne Boschen
  • August 2 – Importance of Food – Hilary Perez and Chris Minnes
  • August 9 – Exercise by Body Type – Kim Ward and Karen Jashinsky
  • August 16 – Building Your Fitness Family – The whole Ferrigno family

WHAT: Hey There Muscles
WHEN: Every Saturday starting July 12 – August 16 | 9:00 am  
WHERE: West end of the Santa Monica Pier, CA 90401

DETAILS:

  • Free

CONTACT INFO: info@santamonicapier.org | 310-458-8901

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