Welcome to BCI's Web site. The Bicycle Club of Irvine is a recreational and social cycling club for men and women of all ages and skill levels. Please come in, check out our rides and events, read about our history, and find out what's new at BCI.

July/August 2009 Pacelines Now Available

This month...

• Learn why BCI is better than a health club membership.
• Learn the secrets a ride coordinator.
• Find out about the RaisinHope Foundation.

Click here and enter your password to download the newsletter.

(Pacelines is available to BCI members only. Information on how to join BCI is here.)

This members only, two-day ride and poolside dinner party takes place just one week before the longest day of the year and the start of summer.

This is our 19th year, and it's always a fun ride. Ride the full 62 miles each way or start farther south to shorten your ride. Registration is open. More information...

Summer Ride Schedule Reminder

In July and August, Sunday rides will start at 8:00 a.m. instead on 9:00 a.m. Saturday rides will start at 9:00 a.m. as always.

May 21, 2009
New Ride Report Posted

Find out what Melissa Adams learned about "The Dutch and Their Bikes."

May 2009
Social Dinner at Stonefire Grill

On May 17th many BCI members met for a social dinner at the Stonefire Grill in Irvine.  It was a wonderful time to get together with our biking buddies and have some great food and conversation. If you are interested in joining us for the monthy socials, check the BCI alerts and the Paceline newsletter for information on when the next one will be.

Click here to see the photos.

April 2009
A frolicking, fun time at April's folding party.

Mary Moyer cooked up a fantastic dinner for the BCI members in attendance at the folding party in Newport Beach this April. Folding parties are held every other month to help prepare the Paceline newsletter for distribution.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Hosts are rewarded with reimbursements for dinner as well as a year free BCI membership.  If you are interested in hosting a folding party, contact editor@bikeirvine.org Check the website or watch for the BCI alerts for the next folding party, and join in on the fun.

Click here to see the photos.

Both Saturday and Sunday Route Slips Now Available

We've updated all of our regular Saturday and Sunday route slips and you can now see them in the new BCI Ride Bank

Speakers Wanted for Future General Meetings

Do you have a contact who would make a good speaker for our general meetings? If so, please contact Laurie Ostrow.

Volunteers Needed to Host Folding Parties

Please contact editor@bikeirvine.org if you are interested.  You will be reimbursed for expenses as well as receive one year free membership to the club.

Saturday, July 4

BCI Jersey Day -- Wear your BCI jersey.

Friday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Night Get-together at Fashion Island.

July 16 - 26, RAGBRAI, Ride Across Iowa

Norm Moyer is looking for one more ride pooler to attend this event. Register at ragbrai.org and e-mail Norm if you want to participate.

Sunday, July 19, 6:00 p.m.

BCI Dinner Get-Together -- Potluck at Deerfield Park. Please bring a plate and utensils and something to share. If you bring an adult beverage, please be very discreet.

Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m.

General Meeting.
Guest speaker: Mary Ann Iglesias, Edge Cyclesports.

Saturday, August 1

BCI Jersey Day -- Wear your BCI jersey.

Friday, August 14, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Night Get-together at Fashion Island.

Saturday, August 15, 11:30 p.m. (after the ride)

Flat Tire Clinic at Deerfield Park.

Bring your bike, tire levers, spare tube and pump. You'll learn the steps involved in replacing a blown-out tube. (Clinics will be held for a minimum of three participants.)

Saturday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.

Folding Party hosted by Tommie Kozlov.
For more info or to RSVP, contact Tommie.

Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.

General Meeting -- Bicycle Safety
Guest speaker: Officer Fanny Hom from the Irvine Police Department who will speak about Bicycle Safety with a question and answer session.

Saturday, September 5

BCI Jersey Day -- Wear your BCI jersey.

October 3-9, 2009

Tuscon Desert Classic
This promises to be another fantastic and fun week-long event. Hosted by Richard Scheff.

Saturday, October 3

BCI Jersey Day -- Wear your BCI jersey.

Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 p.m.

General Meeting -- Body Alignment
Guest speaker: Manny Aragon, a Certified Advanced Practitioner of Structural Integration with the Rolf Workshop. More info...

Saturday, October 17, 11:30 p.m. (after the ride)

Flat Tire Clinic at Deerfield Park.

Bring your bike, tire levers, spare tube and pump. You'll learn the steps involved in replacing a blown-out tube! (Clinics will be held for a minimum of three participants.)

Thursday, October 29, 7:00 p.m.

Folding Party hosted by Wayne Broadhag.
For more info or to RSVP, contact Wayne.

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