Ride Start: Muth Center at 8:30
BCI’s ride to the Huntington Beach Parade !
Saturday Ride so - 3 OPTIONS!
(Medium & Long start from Deerfield at 8)

ROUTE SLIP (6/30/25)

Short: 23.9 (8.3) & (17.8) +390 ft {CF1 16.3’/m}
Starts from Muth Center parking lot at 2301 University, Newport Beach -
8 miles out - ETA of Long & Medium riders is about 8:30
Returns on PCH to Newport & Upper Bay with the Long Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51500983

> DETAIL of mile 2.3 to 3.1 (10.6 to 11.4 on Medium and Long)
from Fair across Harbor onto Golf Course Drive Bikeway
> DETAIL of mile 10.4 to 11.1 (18.7 to 19.4 on Long)
on HB Trail bike path past PCH closure

The start of this special ride is set for 8am, giving everyone time to beat the heat and get home before our various holiday celebrations. The Medium and Long should reach the Short Start location by 8:30.
Members spend as much (or little) time as they want at the parade before returning to the start.

Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
or at the Muth Center at 8:30
BCI’s ride to the Huntington Beach Parade !
NEW! 3 OPTIONS!

ROUTE SLIP (6/30/25)

Short: 23.9 (8.3) & (17.8) +390 ft {CF1 16.3’/m}
Starts from Muth Center parking lot at 2301 University, Newport Beach -
8 miles out - ETA of Long & Medium riders is about 8:30
Returns on PCH to Newport & Upper Bay with the Long Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51500983

Medium: 33.6 (16.6) +437 {CF1 13.0’/m}
Leave Deerfield at 8 - No PCH
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51498714

Long: 37.6 miles (16.6) & (26.2) +578 ft {CF1 15.4m/’}
Leave Deerfield at 8 - Returns on PCH to Newport & Upper Bay
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27761573

> DETAIL of mile 10.6 to 11.4 on Medium and Long AND mile 2.3 to 3.1 on Short
from Fair across Harbor onto Golf Course Drive Bikeway
> DETAIL of mile 18.7 to 19.4 on Long AND 10.4 to 11.1 on Short
on HB Trail bike path past PCH closure

The start of this special ride is set for 8am, giving everyone time to beat the heat and get home before our various holiday celebrations.
Members spend as much (or little) time as they want at the parade before returning to the start.

Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

We are having special remote rides from Turtle Rock Park, where we can celebrate summer with different routes and our BCI Picnic after!

Ride Start:
Upper lot of Turtle Rock Park off Turtle Rock Drive

Directions: Deerfield Park to Turtle Rock Park
12 minutes - 5.7 miles

5 routes to choose from!
ROUTE SLIPS: (6/19/24)
(CF Rating 2 to 8 (average climb in feet per mile))

Regroup A [Short & Medium]:
Corner Bakery / Jamba Juice @ Main & Harvard in Irvine
Short: 18.6 miles (12.3), +748 ft (CF4 : 40.2 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.GPS
Medium: 25.9 miles (19.6), Rolly +732 ft (CF2 : 28.3 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.GPS

Regroup B [Med+, Long & Long+]:
Starbucks / Togos @ Alicia & Pacific Park in Laguna Niguel

Medium Plus: 30.2 miles (17), +2,107 ft (CF6 : 69.8 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/GPS
Long: 44.2 miles (31.9), +3,383 ft (CF7 : 76.5 ‘/m)
YES - CF 7 !
Map/Profile/GPS
Long Plus: 49.9 miles (35.4),+4,372 ft (CF8 : 87.6 ‘/m)
YES - CF 8 !
Map/Profile/GPS

Guests are welcome, with a signed waiver or signed in - but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

Lets have another ride that STARTS and ENDS at a brewery for lunch!
Park at Pizza Port in San Clemente, ride to Oceanside, catch the train back to San Clemente, ride back up to the Pizza Port for lunch.
No Drop route with several regroups.

ROUTE: FundaySunday San Clemente to Oceanside (2/9/25)

A: Pizza Port to Oceanside:
23.2 Miles +604 ft (26.0'/m) CF2
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49668924

Train Schedule:
OC 1663 LEAVES Oceanside at 11:24 - to San Clemente at 11:55.
OC 1665 LEAVES Oceanside at 1:28 - to San Clemente at 1:55.

B: Train to Pizza Port
1.8 Miles +246 ft  (136.7'/m) CF13
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49669287

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Trains may not be running again! Tracks are being worked on along the coast -
If not running - here is Plan B ! (no Train)

ROUTE: FundaySunday San Clemente to Las Pulgas (5/13/25)
27.1 Miles +976 ft (36.0'/m) CF3
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50752573

Community Bike Tour

The City has announced a Community Ride and can really use some volunteers to help with course marshalling and helping lead… if interested in volunteering contact Tony Cruz at (497) 246-754‬

Grab your bike and explore Irvine!
Join in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine, Friday, June 6th, Gather & prep bikes from 2 to 2:30; Ride from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Participate in a 5-mile loop or a 25-mile ride along Irvine’s bikeways.

This event is free and suitable for beginning
to experienced riders.
RSVP required through City’s registration portal.
(click buttons below)
Helmets are required for children 17 and under
(and anyone on a Class 3 electric bicycle );
recommended for riders 18 and older.  

Ride Start - Hangar 244 in the Great Park
BCI has offered support for planning the routes as well as extra ride escorts, so if you can attend and volunteer - or just participate as a good role model - join our outreach to our home town community ! Wear your BCI Jersey !

Deadline to secure 8 minimum participants to hold the bookings for next January.

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please leave the parking lot for others.
Our Labor Day ride was so nice we’ll repeat it…

Route Slip - Holiday Ride to Newport Beach (9/2/24)
We’ll cut down to Corona del Mar, head south on PCH, turn around at the Shake Shack and take the bike sidepath back north, enjoy Crystal Cove State Beach on the way back to the coffee stop at Starbucks at Bayside & PCH before climbing up to Castaways and taking the west side of upper newport back to the San Diego Creek & Peters Canyon bikeways.

34.8 miles (20.6) +1,126 ft CF3 (32.4'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44128183

Short Cut:
31.1 miles (16.9) +979 ft CF3 (31.5'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46860239

Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

Funday Sunday Pie Bar - Long Beach (2/9/25)
26.8 miles +383 feet (14.2 ‘/m) CF1
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49480183

Community Bike Ride

The City postponed the Irvine Mobility Summit and this Community Ride: The City will be changing the date to June 6 and can really use some volunteers to help with course marshalling and helping lead… if interested in volunteering contact Tony Cruz at (497) 246-754‬

Grab your bike and explore Irvine!
Join in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine, Friday, April 25, Gather & prep bikes from 2 to 2:30; Ride from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Participate in a 5-mile loop or a 25-mile ride along Irvine’s bikeways.

This event is free and suitable for beginning
to experienced riders.
RSVP required through City’s registration portal.
Helmets are required for children 17 and under
(and anyone on a Class 3 electric bicycle );
recommended for riders 18 and older.  

BCI has offered support, so if you can attend and volunteer - or just participate as a good role model - we plan outreach to our home town community ! Wear your BCI Jersey !

A different option for a Second Sunday Ride!
If you can’t get away for the whole weekend, drive up for one day!
We have another ride that STARTS and ENDS at a remote location for lunch!
This month we will explore Santa Barbara!
Park near Island Brewing Company at the train station in Carpinteria, & be ready to ride at 9am;
(It is less than 2 1/2 hours from Irvine, or stay the night with others up for the weekend at a local hotel - or camp! Those staying Saturday night rode from the hotel to start at 8:45
Lodging recommendation: Book your own best deal…
Holiday Inn Express * * * or Motel 6 * * (or camp at Carpinteria State Beach)
Extend a couple of nights & head for Solvang area Monday & Tuesday!

We will explore the area from Carpinteria to Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara & back, including the clock tower view from the County Courthouse and a visit to the Santa Barbara Mission, and along the beachfront of Santa Barbara. We’ll stop for a snack in Santa Barbara and be back to Carpinteria to enjoy beer and BBQ and live music for a late lunch at the end of the ride.
No Drop route with several regroups.

FundaySunday Carpinteria & Santa Barbara (4/15/25)

Here is what we actually rode
34.0 miles +1,384 feet CF 4 (40.7 ‘/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49439382

13 Participants: Bill & Dev, Fran and Steve, Joyce, Sandy & Scott, Sue, Shawn & Bev, Maya, Dan & Natika
Please sign up if coming!

A different option for a Sunday Ride?
Lets have a ride that STARTS and ENDS at a brewery for lunch!
( “SPRING FORWARD” -
ADJUST YOUR CLOCK WHEN YOU GO TO BED SATURDAY ! )

Park at Main Street Brewery in Corona by 8:30, & be ready to ride at 8:50 am to the Corona Main Station to board the MetroLink train to Fullerton by 9:10
Train Schedule:
91/Perris Valley 1763 LEAVES Corona at 9:11 from Track #2
gets to Fullerton at 9:40.
Note - we will need to go up and over to the middle Track# 2 and there is only 1 elevator - so if running late or concerned about having to take the elevators up & over, you might want to park at the train station and get to Track 2 “sooner” - as there will be no “later”.

Upload the Metrolink App to your phone and set up your method of payment Saturday night.
DO NOT buy your ticket until Sunday Morning, but having the app loaded and the payment method linked, will save you time before reaching Track #2!

From Fullerton we will ride across Fullerton to the El Cajon Trail and up the SART back to Corona.

No Drop route with several regroups:
ROUTE: FundaySunday Fullerton to Corona (3/9/25)

Main Street Brewery to Train:
8:50 - 9:10 am
(including up and over to Track 2!)
0.8 Miles +19 ft (23.8'/m) CF2
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49432753

Fullerton to Corona: 9:40 ~ 12:40 (@10 mph pace) 12:10 (@12 mph pace)
29.4 Miles +1,193 ft  (40.6'/m) CF4
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49432741

If you want to go with BCI to Catalina you must confirm your room with Dave Murphy, BCI’s Secretary, by TODAY before he cancels his paid reservations at the Banning House Lodge
 (Dave is holding rooms until February 14th - Contact him and commit before Feb 14th to secure a room and pay him back!) mail to Secretary@BikeIrvine to reserve your room!)

A different option for a Sunday Ride?
Lets have a ride that STARTS and ENDS at a brewery for lunch!
Park at Hangar 24 & ride at 9 am
No Drop route with several regroups including a coffee stop in Newport Beach

ROUTE: FundaySunday Hangar 24 (1/10/25)
27.4 Miles +477 ft  (17.4'/m) CF1
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49438727

Our “NewB” rides are geared for new riders, riders with some experience, and riders who may have never ridden in a club atmosphere. We will do a modified version of the scheduled Saturday short ride, adding as much off-street bike path as available... like taking the San Diego Creek Trail instead of all of ALTON )

ROUTE SLIPS: DCP#12 (6/18/24)
Regroup: Bagels & Brew
@ Serrano & Lake Forest, Lake Forest

Short: 16.4 miles (8.3) +464 ft {CF 2 28.3’/m}
Technology, Alton, Toledo, Serrano
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33895434

We will meet at the picnic tables west of the building at DCP (we meet at the first come picnic tables in the park if the patio is being used)
We will go over several pages of information. If you want to review the info you may want to print it out, or read it as pdf on your device before or after the class. ​​​​​​​
See links to the entire library at bikeirvine.org/newb-rides

BCI Members who are willing to coach & role model good bicycle driving are welcome to help out… Cycle of Safety members are especially welcome!
This is a great time to introduce BCI to a friend!

Join Bike Rossmoor and Lightning Velo for the second night of their annual Holiday Lights Tour.
Come ride bicycles on a route through Rossmoor to visit some amazingly lit homes.
Many residents create fabulous holiday displays and a great way to see them is by bicycle.
We will have a designated route for night time safety.
The pace will be very slow so this is perfect for the whole family.
Be sure to dress warmly and jingly. You can decorate your bikes before you ride. Roll out is 6pm.
Reminder: Bicycles legally require a minimal front white light, plus rear and side reflectors after dark.

Join Bike Rossmoor and Lightning Velo for the annual Holiday Lights Tour.
Come ride bicycles on a route through Rossmoor to visit some amazingly lit homes.
Many residents create fabulous holiday displays and a great way to see them is by bicycle.
We will have a designated route for night time safety.
The pace will be very slow so this is perfect for the whole family.
Be sure to dress warmly and jingly. You can decorate your bikes before you ride. Roll out is 6pm.
Reminder: Bicycles legally require a minimal front white light, plus rear and side reflectors after dark.
Busy Saturday? There will be a repeat ride on Sunday!

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & gather at building.
Let’s ride!

Route Slip - Holiday Ride to Newport Beach (9/2/24)
We’ll cut down to Corona del Mar, head south on PCH, turn around at the Shake Shack and take the bike sidepath back north, enjoy Crystal Cove State Beach on the way back to the coffee stop at Starbucks at Bayside & PCH before climbing up to Castaways and taking the west side of upper newport back to the San Diego Creek & Peters Canyon Trails.

34.8 miles (20.6) +1,126 ft CF3 (32.4'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44128183

Short Cut:
31.1 miles (16.9) +979 ft CF3 (31.5'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46860239

Please share feedback suggestions & comments on this, or any BCI Ride with our Ride Coordinator

Ready for ANOTHER urban Adventure!?

BCI members will take Metrolink to Los Angeles, enjoy the street festival that is a CicLAvia, then ride back to Union Station to catch the metrolink back to OC.
NOTE - This is a self guided event - Bill will be not going this time!
and as of 10/8/24 no one has signed up… We will keep this info up case anyone wants to go.

The Train up
Sunday Metrolink options: Fare is the regular $10 day pass
(less for seniors 65+,
but only if boarding at Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim etc… )
OC Line # 661 stops in Irvine at 9:21 - Tustin at 9:28 - Union Station at 10:34
Board 661 from your nearest station…
Meet onboard the train to Los Angeles; or when you get off,
or gather in front of Union Station at 10:45

The Route(s) (See Route Slips link below)
Gather at the front of Union Station (West entrance) and
ride to the CicLAvia together to get there in about 5 minutes…
Route: 2,225 feet +39/-4 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47582060

The CicLAvia
Streets closed 9 to 4
Miles of street party, fun, distractions and dismounting as needed… It will be hard to enjoy it all & get back for the 2pm train…everyone is on their own to scatter or stay together in the crowd, just don’t miss the last train out at 4:27…

Get back to Union Station on your own from the CicLAvia: (See Route Slips link below)
From Broadway on Cesar Chavez: 2,144 feet -23ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47582187
From First Street on Los Angeles: 2,823 feet +19/-18’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47582288

The Trains back:
Sunday Metrolink options:
664 leaves Union Station @ 2:00 - to Tustin at 3:01 - Irvine at 3:09
668 leaves Union Station @ 4:27 - to Tustin at 5:28 - Irvine at 5:36 LAST TRAIN
Plan to get lined up to board that last train by 4 as it could be very full !

Together, we can help
to create a cancer-free world!

Join TEAM BCI in support of UCI’s ongoing research to put an end to cancer.  We are looking forward to partnering once again with the University of California Irvine (UCI) and its Anti-Cancer Challenge - this year on Saturday, October 5th 2024. All registration fees go directly to UCI’s Cancer Research.

Come JOIN your BCI Family Teammates.

In order to participate in the event, you must complete two steps:

1. Click HERE to register on the event site and join our team.

   The minimum donation for the bike event is $50. But if you donate $70, you may request a TEAM BCI/UCI jersey.

2. Then, before the event, be sure to sign in on our BCI TidyHQ page so we can keep track of our team.

Thanks very much for helping to end cancer!
- Deby Six, BCI Captain, UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge
Contact: debsix@gmail.com

Team BCI/UCI jerseys were made available previously through the generosity of Dave Murphy. We have a limited number of remaining sizes: XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and they do run small. We also have TEAM BCI Sleeves! Contact Deby Six debsix@gmail.com for size availability or any other questions.

Challenge Date Event Schedule:

14, 35 , 60 or 100-mile routes
also 5K and 10K Run/Walks
also mountain bike route
Festival includes VIP Lounge, Finish Line BBQ, Live Musical Entertainment, and Awards Presentation.

For additional information about the event, visit the 2024 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge website:

https://www.anti-cancerchallenge.org/
email: anti-cancerchallenge@uci.edu

Not a BCI ride, but after the morning club ride, we have time to do a bit more fun on our bicycles…
Costa Mesa City Council Member Arlis Reynolds is teaming up with the Costa Mesa Historical Society to lead a bike tour focused on Costa Mesa history - SLOW 7 to 10 mile ride with casual dinner after the ride.

The event starts at the Costa Mesa Historical Society–so mark your calendars right now and sign up to attend. They encourage us to ride historical/classic bicycles if you have one!

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & gather at building

Route Slip - Holiday Ride to Newport Beach (5/27/24)
We’ll cut down to Corona del Mar, head south on PCH, turn around at the Shake Shack and take the bike sidepath back north, enjoy Crystal Cove State Beach on the way back to the coffee stop at Starbucks at Bayside & PCH before climbing up to Castaways and taking the west side of upper newport back to the San Diego Creek & Peters Canyon Trails.

35.5 miles (21.3) +1,175 ft CF3 (33.1'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44128183

Short Cut:
31.1 miles (16.9) +979 ft CF3 (31.5'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46860239

Please share feedback suggestions & comments on this, or any BCI Ride with our Ride Coordinator

Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

Ready for an urban Adventure!?

BCI will take Metrolink to Los Angeles, Ride USBR 66 4.5 miles to the East end of the CicLAvia event, ride all the way across East and West Hollywood & back enjoying the street festival that is a CicLAvia, then ride the 4.5 miles back to Union Station past China Town and Olvera Street to catch the metrolink back to OC.

Board OC 661 from your nearest station…
Meet onboard the OC 661 train to Los Angeles;
gather in front of Union Station at 10:45

The Train up
Sunday Metrolink options: Fare is the regular $10 day pass
(less for seniors 65+,
but only if boarding at Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim etc… )
OC661 stops in Irvine at 9:21 - Tustin at 9:28 - Union Station at 10:34
later:
OC665 stops in Irvine at 12:22 - Tustin at 12:29 - Union Station at 1:34

The Route
Gather at the front of Union Station (West entrance) and
ride to the CicLAvia together to get there in about 1/2 hour
Route Slip 22.1 miles, +746 ft CF3 (23.8’/m)
Ride withGPS Map / profile
4 1/2 miles from the train station to the CicLAvia - route follows interstate USBR 66 most of the way, but this is in LA road conditions.
We will keep the pace to stay together and be most visible in traffic.

The CicLAvia
Streets closed 9 to 4
Just over 13 miles of street party, fun, distractions and dismounting as needed… It will be hard to enjoy it all & get back for the 2pm train…everyone is on their own to scatter or stay together in the crowd, just don’t miss the last train out at 4:27: Plan to get lined up to board that last train by 4 as it could be very full !

Alternate Route Back to train
Route Slip 22 miles, +708 ft CF3 (32.2’/m) (Less CicLAvia and more USBR 66)
Ride withGPS Map / profile

The Trains back:
Sunday Metrolink options:
664 leaves Union Station 2:00 - to Tustin at 3:01 - Irvine at 3:09
668 leaves Union Station 4:27 - to Tustin at 5:28 - Irvine at 5:36 LAST TRAIN

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
BCI’s ride to the Huntington Beach Parade !

ROUTE SLIP (3/17/24)
37.6 miles (16.6) +/-578 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27761573

> DETAIL of mile 10.6 to 11.4
from Fair across Harbor onto Golf Course Drive Bikeway
> DETAIL of mile 18.7 to 19.4
on HB Trail bike path past PCH closure

The start of this special ride is set for 8am, giving everyone time to beat the heat and get home before our various holiday celebrations.
Members spend as much (or little) time as they want at the parade before returning to the start.

Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.