Mountain
Bike Routes:
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Many excellent rides start in and around
Mandeville Canyon. All mountain biking in
this area involves climbing and descending.
There is very little flat mountain biking
riding in the Mandeville area.
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Bicycle Shops, Clubs &
Rides
The main local cycling shops in this area
are [in alphabetical order]:
Performance Bicycle Shop 501 Broadway, Santa Monica (310)
451-9977
Helen’s Cycles,
2500 Broadway, Santa Monica (310) 829-1836
Triathlete Zombies,
3216 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica
(310) 315-1485
Veloworx,
11708 San Vicente Blvd. Brentwood [formerly CycleScene] (310) 571-1177
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Reputed to be the longest dead-end paved road in Los
Angeles at five miles in length, Mandeville Canyon
Road is a mecca for road cyclists. Almost
every serious cyclist who lives within a 30 mile
radius has ridden the length of the Canyon and
climbed its 1000 feet of elevation gain at least
once. It is not known if Lance Armstrong has ridden
Mandeville Canyon Road. The gradual slope [3-5%],
relatively light traffic, and few traffic controls
make it an ideal location for training on a road
bike. There are also a few road bike loops on
the adjacent streets.
To our Canyon residents- Our Canyon is heavily used
by cyclists, including many of our own residents.
Be familiar with the practices of cyclists to
maximize safety and to minimize the risk of car-
bike accidents.
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The closest local bicycle club is
Velo Club LaGrange Westwood, which has
over 350 members and was founded by
Frenchman Raymond Fouquet over 30 years ago.
It has both racers and recreational
cyclists. Some of its racers have won state,
national and world championships over the
years. It offers informal group rides
Tuesday – Friday morning at 6:30 a.m. from
26th and San Vicente which return
to Brentwood by 8:00 a.m. It has a Sunday
ride at 8:00 a.m. from LaGrange & Westwood
Blvd. in Westwood . Check out its web site
at www.lagrange.org.
There are also informal group rides up
Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and the
various canyons above Malibu leaving San
Vicente and Ocean in Santa Monica on
Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and
8:00 a.m. and on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m.
Disclaimer & Warning
The Mandeville Canyon Association does not
warrant the condition, safety, legality or rideability of any roads, sidewalks, trails,
singletracks or paths in or around the
Mandeville Canyon area. This information is
provided solely for informational purposes
and is subject to change based on actual
road or trail conditions, including natural
and man-made obstacles, as well as the
presence of vehicles. These trail and route
descriptions may contain errors and
omissions and are not a substitute for
experience and preparation and the
Mandeville Canyon Association and others
associated with this website and this
Section do not assume or accept any
liability of any kind for any loss or damage
incurred by any person from or relating to
the use of this website or this Section.
Any user of this Section must accept full
and complete responsibility for him or
herself while bicycling and assumes all
risks associated with bicycling. Road and
mountain biking are potentially dangerous
sports in which serious injury and death can
and do occur.
Please ride safely, always wear a helmet, do
not mountain bike alone, wear sunscreen,
take plenty of water and a spare tire and a
pump, wave to other riders, avoid cougars,
do not pet mountain lions, be careful of
cars as they probably don’t see you, do not
attempt to capture rattlesnakes, please
greet other trail users with a kind word,
and remember, life in the Canyon is fun—get
out and enjoy it!!
EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES
 Ever since the early 1900’s
Mandeville
Can yon has been home to
a myriad of
equestrian activities. During the 1932
Olympics the equestrian center was housed on
the Riviera Country Club Land. That land,
which is now Paul Revere Middle School, also
played host to Will Rogers and other
notables who played polo every week
Famed architect Cliff May designed the ranch
style homes in neighboring Sullivan Canyon
to speak of his own commitment to horses.
From trail riding in the Santa Monica
Mountains to hunter jumpers at the Sullivan
Canyon Riding Club, horse aficionados
abound.
 Through the years there has been a constant
ebb and flow of horses in our canyon. At
one time the two canyons played host to 1800
horses. Horses and ponies of all kinds
still reside in our neighborhood, and even
though horse activities have come un der fire
in recent years, Mandeville and Sullivan
Canyons have managed to preserve their
“horsey heritage,” with over 100 privately
owned horses now living in the area.
The lovely bridle path on Mandeville insures
safe passage to riders with their mounts. The smiles on the faces of area residents
and passers by, as they point out the horses
to their small children, make us all realize
how fortunate we are to be a part of this
urban sanctuary.
HIKING MANDEVILLE & SULLIVAN CANYONS
There are a variety of hikes through
Mandeville and Sullivan Canyons. Here’s
some information about our favorites.
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BUT FIRST, a few reminders….
When hiking in our neighborhood:
Bring sufficient drinking water and
a first aid kit
Beware of things that bite,
including rattlesnakes and parking
tickets
Keep an eye open for mountain bikers
and equestrians
Be considerate of your neighbors who
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OTHER CANYON ACTIVITIES
Our community is full of interesting and interested
neighbors. There are many residents who have
generously offered their time in various areas so
that you may find your niche in our community. We
have neighbors whose interests range from cooking,
to playing bridge or tennis. There are many who
enjoy discussions about art, architecture and
gardening. Let us know where your interests are.
Who knows? You might meet a neighbor with whom to
play tennis, trade recipes, travel or just enjoy a
book.
Contact us at
news@mandevillecanyonassociation.com and let us
know your interests. We’ll forward your requests to
a neighbor to contact you.
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Historical Documents
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