Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Fri Mar 12, 2010
06:30 PM |
| Dinner |
Dinner at the Atrium Food Court at Fashion Island
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| Location: Atrium Food Court at Fashion Island | |
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Wed Mar 31, 2010
07:00 PM
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| Membership Meeting |
| General Meeting: Judee and Art Wickersham-Round the world Tandem Bicycle adventure |
| Location: Irvine Ranch Water District | |
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Sat Apr 03, 2010
08:00
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| Newbie bike safety class |
| Newbie Ride: Orientation class begins at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins after 9:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Helmets are required and worn by all. |
| Location: Deerfield Park | |
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Sat Apr 03, 2010
12:30 PM |
| Lunch |
Meet after the ride at Gelson`s food court for lunch.
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| Location: Gelson`s food court, Alton and Jeffery, Irvine | |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010
06:00 PM |
| Folding Party |
| Folding Party: Ken and Diane Johnson`
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Contact
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| Location: Ken and Diane Johnson`s home | |
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Wed Apr 28, 2010
07:00 PM |
| Membership Meeting |
General Meeting: back by popular demand, James Thomas- with Serfas. Come early and enjoy snacks.
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| Location: Irvine Ranch Water District | |
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Fri May 14, 2010
06:30 PM |
| Dinner
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Dinner at Atrium Court, Fashion Island
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| Location: Atrium Court, Fashion Island | |
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Sat Jun 05, 2010
08:00
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| Newbie bike safety class |
| Newbie Ride: Orientation class begins at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins after 9:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Helmets are required and worn by all. |
| Location: Deerfield Park | |
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Wed Jul 07, 2010
08:00
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| Newbie bike safety class |
| Newbie Ride: Orientation class begins at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins after 9:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Helmets are required and worn by all. |
| Location: Deerfield Park | |
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Sat Oct 02, 2010
08:00
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| Newbie bike safety class |
| Newbie Ride: Orientation class begins at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins after 9:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Helmets are required and worn by all. |
| Location: Deerfield Park | |
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Stay Informed
March April 2010 Pacelines Now Available.
Highlights in this issue are:
- Interview with Cathy McCoy - long time BCI member and avid rider
- Spotlight on remote ride organizer Richard Sheff
- Banquet pictures and writeup
- Ride report through Death Valley
Click here and
enter your password to download the newsletter - Worth the wait for the download. Previous Pacelines can be found in the archives. (Pacelines is available to BCI members only. Information on how to join BCI is here.)
BCI Banquet 2010 Pictures
BCI Holiday Nov 21 Pictures
Jersey DayPictures
2010 "Kentucky Klassic"
September 11-16, 2010
Planning for the "Kentucky Klassic" bicycle adventure is completed... and you are invited to participate in all the fun this fall.
Find out how Bicycling, Bluegrass & Bourbon mix to make the best vacation you've ever experienced at:
www.savvycyclingtours.com.
New After-Ride Lunch
The first Saturday is Jersey Day and we will meet at Gelson's Market Shopping Center after the ride (about 12:30 pm) for lunch. There are a number of food outlets and plenty of shaded places to sit outside. Room for the bikes also. Come join us!
New Friday ride slips now available in the ride bank
Friday, 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
Dave Marino.
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.
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Upcoming Local and Remote Rides
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Tue Mar 09, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Mar 09, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Mar 10, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Sat Mar 13, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
| Food stop: Gelsons Market - Irvine, Alton and Jeffrey
Short: 13 miles
Medium: 29 miles, flat - Irvine Blvd., Muirlands, Alton
Long: 36 miles, flat - Marguerite Pkwy, Irvine Blvd., Muirlands | | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Mar 14, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Starbuck`s Coffee / Lazy Dog Café - Anaheim, Katella Ave and Main St
Medium1: 33 miles, rolly - Tustin Ranch, Foothill, Collins, Taft, Jamboree
Long: 44 miles, rolly - Von Karman, Prospect, Taft, Santiago Canyon
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Mar 16, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Mar 16, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Mar 17, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Sat Mar 20, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
| Food stop: Solomons Bakery - Laguna Hills, Lake Forest near Moulton
Short: 13 miles
Medium2: 34 miles, flat / rolly - Von Karman, Bake, Irvine Blvd.
Long2: 45 miles, hilly - Harvard, Campus, Alton Pkwy, Toledo
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Mar 21, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Latte Da Bagelery - Anaheim Hills, Serrano Ave and Weir Canyon
Medium: 37 miles, hilly - Tustin Ranch, Santiago Canyon, Sunset Ridge, Jamboree
Long Plus2: 52 miles, hilly - Esperanza, Summit Ridge, Valley Dr., Santiago Cyn.
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Sat Mar 27, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Food stop: Starbucks / Panera / Juice It Up - Irvine, Sand Canyon and Irvine Blvd.
Short: 16 miles
Medium: 35 miles, rolly - Barranca, Bake, Tustin Ranch, Portola
Long2: 42 miles, rolly - Turtle Rock, Lake Forest, Shady Cyn., Bake
| | Route Slip | | Location: Remote |
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Sat Mar 27, 2010
09:00 AM
Remote Ride |
Food stop: multiple available
Medium: 26 to 32 miles, very hilly – ride around the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Long: 38 miles, very hilly – ride around the Palos Verdes Peninsula | | Route Slip | | Location: Remote |
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Sun Mar 28, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Coffee Bean / Brueggers - Santa Ana, 17th ST. and Tustin
Medium: 23 miles, rolly - Arroyo, E. Lemon Heights, Santa Clara
Long: 32 miles, very hilly - Jamboree, Orange Park, Skyline, Foothill
Long Plus: 54 miles, very hilly - Jamboree, Serrano, Weir Cyn, Hidden Hills
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Mar 30, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Mar 30, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Mar 31, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri Apr 02, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sat Apr 03, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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| Food stop: Peet`s / Juice It Up - Tustin, Newport near Irvine Blvd.
Short: 14 miles
Medium: 28 miles, rolly - Yale, Jamboree, Newport, Tustin Ranch
Long: 41 miles, 1250` Climb - Jamboree, Santiago Cyn., Cambridge, Taft | | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Apr 04, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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Bear Training Ride #7 - Food stop: Starbuck`s / Juice Stop - Laguna Niguel, Pacific Park and Alicia Pkwy
Long Plus: 55 miles, 3200` Climb - Newport Coast, Aliso Creek, Oso, La Paz, Los Alisos | | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Apr 04, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Starbucks Coffee - Laguna Niguel, Alicia and Pacific Park
Medium3: 37 miles, hilly - Muirlands, Aliso Creek, Crown Valley, Laguna Cyn.
Long1: 47 miles, hilly - Moulton, El Toro, Paseo de Valencia, Portola
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Apr 06, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Apr 06, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Apr 07, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri Apr 09, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sat Apr 10, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
| Food stop: Starbucks / Jamba Juice - Tustin, Jamboree and West Dr.
Short2: 15 miles
Medium2: 30 miles, flat - Jeffrey, Von Karman, Walnut, Portola
Long2: 41 miles, hilly - Trabuco, Robinson Rd., Cowan Heights, Yale
Long Plus2: 58 miles, very hilly - Nohl Ranch, Meats, Cannon, Turtle Rock
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Apr 11, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Gelson`s Market - Newport Beach, San Miguel and San Joaquin
Medium: 33 miles, hilly - Laguna Canyon, PCH, San Miguel, Harvard
Long1: 44 miles, 1300` Climb - Laguna Canyon, PCH, Newport Coast, Harvard
Long Plus: 52 miles, hilly - Rosa Bonheur, El Capitan, Port Sutton, Placentia
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Apr 13, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Apr 13, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Apr 14, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri Apr 16, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sat Apr 17, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
| Food stop: Starbucks / Cravery - Irvine, Sand Canyon and Irvine Center
Short: 13 miles
Medium2: 30 miles, hilly - Eastbluff, Santa Cruz, Odyssey, Ford Rd.
Long1: 41 miles, hilly - Spy Glass, Jamboree, Rosa Drew
| | Route Slip | | Location: Remote |
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Sun Apr 18, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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Bear Training Ride #8 - Food stop: Peet`s Coffee / I Love Bagels - Laguna Niguel, Del Avion and Golden Lantern
Long Plus: 57 miles, 3600` Climb - Bake, Alicia, La Novia, Camino del Avion, Niguel | | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun Apr 18, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Peet`s Coffee - Laguna Niguel, Camino del Avion and Golden Lantern
Medium: 34 miles, hilly - Irvine Center, Moulton Pkwy, Golden Lantern and Back
Long: 39 miles, hilly - Laguna Cyn., Pacific Park, Alicia Pkwy, Pacific Island Dr.
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Apr 20, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Apr 20, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri Apr 23, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sat Apr 24, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
| Food stop: Starbucks - Irvine, Michelson and Carlson
Short: 13 miles
Medium2: 26 miles, hilly - Campus, Red Hill, Laguna Canyon
Long2: 40 miles, hilly – Aliso Viejo, Laguna Canyon, Campus, Morse | | Route Slip | | Location: Remote |
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Sun Apr 25, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride |
Food stop: Starbucks/Bagel Me - Huntington Beach, Beach and Utica
Medium: 38 miles, 1040` Climb - Back Bay, PCH, Yorktown
Long: 48 miles, flat - Laguna Canyon, PCH, Yorktown
Long Plus: 56 miles, flat - coastal cruise: Laguna, Newport, Huntington and back
| | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue Apr 27, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue Apr 27, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed Apr 28, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri Apr 30, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun May 02, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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Bear Training Ride #9 - Remote Ride Start: Yorba Linda Regional Park
Food stop: *Multiple Options* - Anaheim, Imperial Hwy and Santa Ana Canyon
Long Plus: 48 miles, 3800` Climb - Fairmont, Imperial / Cannon, Meats, Nohl Ranch | | Route Slip | | Location: Yorba Regional Park |
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Tue May 04, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue May 04, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed May 05, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri May 07, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Tue May 11, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Tue May 11, 2010
09:30 AM
Ride
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| Starting point: Rancho Senior Center (3 Ethel Coplen Way, 1 block West of Culver) Sign in at front reception counter and gather near front door. Ride leader: Erwin Fox | | Route Slip | | Location: Rancho Senior Center |
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Wed May 12, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Wednesday Lunch Bunch - David Baker Golf course parking lot, 10410 Edinger, Fountain Valley (between Brookhurst and Ward). We will still meet at 8:30 a.m. and start at 9:00 a.m. | | Location: David Baker Golf Course |
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Fri May 14, 2010
09:00 AM
Ride
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| Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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Sun May 16, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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Bear Training Ride #10 - Remote Ride Start: Pala Casino, Pala, CA. - Mt. Palomar Climb
Food stops: Pauma Village Market (pre-ascent) and (post-descent) - along Route 76; Palomar General Store, Mother`s Kitchen Restaurant - @ culmination of ascent
Long: 44 miles, 4000` of climb in 22 miles with the return trip along the same route | | Route Slip | | Location: Pala Ca. |
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Sun May 30, 2010
09:00 AM
Bear Training Ride
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Bear Training Ride #11 - Food stop: *Multiple Options* and *Multiple Locations* along ride route
Long Plus: 88 miles, mostly flat to hilly - primarily coastal route covering Seal Beach, Huntington, Newport, Laguna, Dana Point and back to Deerfield Park via Laguna Niguel | | Route Slip | | Location: Deerfield Park |
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