By Daily Press staff
Outdoor enthusiasts can gear up for the autumn weather at REI’s clinics and activities. Whether it’s hiking, biking or volunteering, the fall weather beacons for outdoor entertainment. The scheduled activities for September at REI are as follows: ■ Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at REI Santa Monica: The “Best Fall Day Hikes” clinic will prepare potential hikers for the autumn outdoors. The clinic will cover the best gear for day hiking, nutrition and hydration tips, proper footwear and clothing, as well as local places to explore. ■ Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at REI Santa Monica: The Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class will teach students how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make other minor adjustments to the bicycle. ■ Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. at the Santa Monica Pier and Hermosa Beach: Coastal Cleanup Day expects 10,000 volunteers to come together in LA County to take action to rid the beaches and inland waterways of harmful debris by partnering up with Heal the Bay. Trash bags, gloves and water will be provided to volunteers. All participants will be entered to win a REI hydration pack. For more information and to sign-up for either location or call at (310) 458-4370, ext. 207. ■ Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at REI Santa Monica: Learn about touring California by bicycle from Mike Wolfe, Sierra Club tour leader. Participants will learn about packing for a tour, conditioning expectations, the euphoria of the open road and places to go
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 2, 2006. Read the original PDF.