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| Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail |
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| Courtesy of RC Photo Club |
Is it my
imagination or are there more bikes on the Trail? Bike month 2020 is going strong and what
better way to celebrate with our community than by jumping on the PE Trail for a
spin. After a long work week, we look
forward to our Saturday morning bike rides on the Pacific Electric Trail where
we always pass by friends and neighbors doing the same. We have found that the best time to ride for
us is first thing in the morning when the weather is still cool, and the Trail is
not super busy. What a delightful
surprise to see that we were not the only ones with the same idea, as the Trail
was busy with runners, walkers, parents pushing strollers and of course
cyclists. We hopped on the Trail at
Vineyard and headed East towards Fontana with the goal of reaching the I-15
freeway. We stopped counting cyclists at
250 and the number of runners and walkers surpassed that.
With the
current work shut down, bike sales worldwide have jumped through the roof with
many bike shops selling out. From coast
to coast, bike Inventory is flying off the shelves as the number of people who
want to start riding again has increased over 200%.
Many bike shops have waiting lists for back ordered inventory and bike
repair is backed up due to the number of folks who have rediscovered the joy of
cycling. Some bike shop owners are
hiring bike techs to keep up with the demand.
The Pacific
Electric Trail is so popular because it is a Class 1 bike trail designed for
pedestrians and cyclists only. Almost
everyone was wearing face coverings and nodding or waiving as we rode
past each other. The trail traffic is
such a wonderful sight to see. We
captured a quick picture of a doggie memorial that was dedicated to someone’s
pet named “Sophie” and a beautiful yellow rose was placed on top. Everyone we engaged with had the same feeling
of joy in just getting outside in the sunshine and fresh air for exercise.
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| Courtesy of Healthy RC Living |
When we
arrived at our destination in Fontana, we met a couple of fellas that rode out
from Rancho Cucamonga that ride the trail weekly. On our return trip, we stopped to help
another couple who were making minor bike repairs and luckily my husband had the
tool that was needed to help Ray out. They
shared with us that one of the main reasons why they bought a home in Rancho
Cucamonga is because of the PE Trail.
As we
approached Central Park, we stopped to talk with Woody and his Pit Bull who
goes by the name of “Baby”. It seems
that Baby is very social and enjoys walking on the PE Trail on a regular
basis. Baby posed for a couple of pictures before she saw
another dog to play with. There were too
many dogs to count because this Trail is a family friendly Trail for both 2 and
4-legged family members.
On our
return trip, we stopped to talk with a group of students who were training at
Elena Park that is adjacent to the PE Trail.
These dedicated coaches were proud to be working with the college
students, committed to helping them stay fit before they go off to college later this
Fall. Everyone has a story to tell why
they appreciate the Pacific Electric Trail and how it is a part of their
regular fitness rout. Weather for weight
loss, mental wellness, stress reliever, a healthy dose of sunshine, or just the
desire to leave the house the PE Trail does not disappoint. The PE Trail,
like others is experiencing a surge of popularity. Across the world, people are turning to the
great outdoors now that they have more time on their hands and discovering bike
trails in their community.
We have
colleagues who commute to work on the Trail and catch the Metrolink into
downtown five days a week. His ride home
is especially enjoyable as a stress reliever after a long day at work. The PE Trail is a good fit for everyone. The 21-mile Regional Pacific Electric Trail
connects six neighboring cities and operates 24/7, so it is always open when you
need it.
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| Community Bike Adventures |
If you have
your own story to share about why you enjoy walking your dog, running with your
kids, or cycling on the Pacific Electric Trail, we want to hear from you. Please share why you enjoy the PE Trail @ #MYTRAILSTORY, until next time, “see
you on the Trail.”
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| Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail |
- Victoria Jones Friend of the Pacific Electric Trail
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