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Orange County bike trails are pretty and fun to ride on but be aware of the risks. Every few months, there are reports of riders being
accosted on the trail. One of our BCI members recently heard of a rider robbed by 3 men of his wallet, money and bicycle while riding on the Santa Ana River trail.
Be safe and ride with a group especially during early morning and evening hours. And of course be aware of other riders moving at high speed on the narrow
trail. See a victim's first hand account below:
Yesterday 2/5/12 about 2:30 PM I was riding the Santa Anna River path in S. California from the ocean to Hwy 91 and back. I made good time to the 91 and turned back to the beach to meet my wife. I was buzzing along at about 14 mph and if you ever have ridden this path you know that about every mile there is an auto overpass over the river and a underpass for bikes below the bridge. As I was rolling down the the grade to the 1st street underpass I noticed three punks standing along the side of the path with an old bike. Not really notable lots of people are always along the trail.
They tossed the junker bike right in front of me as I was rolling pretty good on the downhill and over the bars I went. Then two of the thugs started kicking and punching me while I was down letting the third one who was also showing a knife make off with the bike. The got my new Madone 5.2, my cell phone and bike bag. I got bumps, scrapes, and a jammed wrist, bike helmets take kicks pretty good.
The thugs just had a spot were they were hidden from view by the overpass and could see up and down the trail, they also had a escape route to get away with the bike. Santa Anna Police were super and tried to find bike using my iPhone and helicopter. They told me that this was the second mugging involving an expensive bike in the last 16 hours. They are not happy with tourist's getting mugged and robbed.
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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,
becoming a member, and find out what's new at BCI.
You do not have to become a member before riding with us. Just come out, see if the club is a good fit for you,
and you can then become a member if you feel a connection. We are a very social club and think you will
enjoy the friendliness and opportunity to spend time with new-made friends.
We ask you to wear a helmet and when you arrive at the park, sign in on the Guest sign in sheet.
Route information is available to the left under your selected date.
All Saturday and Sunday rides from Deerfield Park start at 09:00 AM.
This Week at BCI
Mon 2012-02-06 Special Event night ride 06:00 PM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Full Moon Ride. Riders must have adequate lighting. Ride starts at 6:00. An hour ride to the coffee stop 20 min break and hour ride back. Join other BCI Lunatics for another night time ride! This time we'll go down Harvard to the San Diego Creek bike trail, then turn east on the University Trail through Mason Regional Park, and follow the trail to Quail Hill for refreshments. We'll return by taking old Laguna Canyon Road to the San Diego Creek trail through Woodbridge, and return to Deerfield via Harvard.
This will be a no-drop fun ride at an easy pace. We'll leave Deerfield Park at 6:00pm, expect to be at Quail Hill Plaza around 7:00, and return by 8:30. Ride distance will total 20 miles. Moon rise on the 6th is at 4:35pm, and the easterly ride toward Quail Hill should make for good views of the moon. Optional dinner at Culver Plaza at the end of the ride for those interested.
The ride will be led by BCI member Bob McHenry, an experienced commuter and tour leader. Headlights and taillights are required to participate, and eye protection with clear lenses is strongly recommended. Questions about this ride: email to bob.mc@cox.net. RouteSlip: Click
Location:David Baker Golf Course Description: Wednesday ride to Fashion Island -
Advanced: 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. Our ave. pace has been 18 and 22 mph.
Intermediate: Meet at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa at 9:00.
Other levels: Start where you like and meet at Fashion Island between 10:30 and 11:00 AM by the fountain.
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Friday Ride - Intermediate and advanced riders - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. Ride includes a lunch stop. Rancho via Antonio RouteSlip: Click
Sat 2012-02-11 Bear Training Ride
09:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Bear Training Ride #3 - Food stop: Gelson's Market - Newport Beach, Pacific View and San Miguel
Long: 43 Mile 2900' Climb - Ridgeline, Starcrest, Newport Coast, Pelican Hill RouteSlip: Click
Sat 2012-02-11 Saturday ride 09:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Corner Bakery: (714) 734-8270 Coffee Bean: (714) 505-0498 Irvine West Dr. between Market Place & Jamboree Short: 13.2 Miles FLAT Yale, Harvard (north), Yale Loop Medium: 28.3 Miles FLAT Irvine Blvd, Jeffrey, Portola Long: 39 Miles 1000' CLIMBJeffrey, Irvine Center Dr / Edinger, Portola
Other Members comments for this rest stop
Route
Comment
BCI Action
s1
On the blue ride the turn form Jamboree to Bryan is very hard to make and I feel dangerous as you have to cross 4 lanes of traffic to get to the left turn lane. A better alternative would be to continue on Tustin Ranch until you get to Bryan and then make the left turn.
Ian
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Starbuck's: (714) 634-4164 Anaheim State College & Katella Medium: 35.5 Miles FLAT 642' CLIMBIrvine Center Dr, Santa Ana River Bike Trail, Santa Clara / Dodge Long: 40.2 Miles HILLY Meats / Pacific, Irvine Center Dr, Santa Ana River Bike Trail Long Plus:72.4 Miles HILLY Santa Ana River Bike Trail, East Bluff / University, Harvard
Other Members comments for this rest stop
Route
Comment
BCI Action
m1
It seemed that at least half of the people who showed up at this ride rode somewhere else. The city streets of Anaheim are not the ideal destination to send a group of riders.
Agreed - this route comes up only once every 4 months. We get complaints about going to the same place all of the time also.
Sun 2012-02-12 Special Event Mountain Bike Ride 09:00 AM MT Bike Ride
Location:Irvine Regional Park, Sycamore parking area. Note there is a $5 parking fee. Description: Based on your responses, it sounds like we will have a group with fairly compatible riding skills. So, we will most likely not be doing the 'newbie' ride and opt for the intermediate route which is a bit more strenuous, but not dangerous. We can always change the route if requested.
The ride will be a 10-mile out-and-back mountain bike ride with about 1500' of climbing. The course will be a lollipop loop on single and double-track trails. We will ride as a group. These trails are frequented by equestrians and other riders. Trail etiquette will be reviewed before we head out.
Mountain Bike Ride
You should have: Helmet, eye wear, spare tube, tire boot, tire levers, multi-tool, hand pump or C02 inflater, chain quick-link, water (at least 50 ounces), and your favorite snack (energy bar, energy gel, banana) or sports drink. BCI jerseys are encouraged. I will bring a camera to record the 'fun'.
Everyone will need to sign in and sign the club waiver, just like we do for any of the regular club rides. Please let me know if you will be bringing a friend. Guests are welcome.
I am really looking forward to riding with you all! Next ride: Blackstar Canyon to Sierra Peak!
Kind regards,Randy Profeta 949.863.1982, 949.525.6070 (cell)
Mon Feb 06, 2012 06:00 PM - Special Event night ride
Full Moon Ride. Riders must have adequate lighting. Ride starts at 6:00. An hour ride to the coffee stop 20 min break and hour ride back. Join other BCI Lunatics for another night time ride! This time we'll go down Harvard to the San Diego Creek bike trail, then turn east on the University Trail through Mason Regional Park, and follow the trail to Quail Hill for refreshments. We'll return by taking old Laguna Canyon Road to the San Diego Creek trail through Woodbridge, and return to Deerfield via Harvard.
This will be a no-drop fun ride at an easy pace. We'll leave Deerfield Park at 6:00pm, expect to be at Quail Hill Plaza around 7:00, and return by 8:30. Ride distance will total 20 miles. Moon rise on the 6th is at 4:35pm, and the easterly ride toward Quail Hill should make for good views of the moon. Optional dinner at Culver Plaza at the end of the ride for those interested.
The ride will be led by BCI member Bob McHenry, an experienced commuter and tour leader. Headlights and taillights are required to participate, and eye protection with clear lenses is strongly recommended. Questions about this ride: email to bob.mc@cox.net.
Sun Feb 12, 2012 09:00 AM MT Bike Ride - Special Event Mountain Bike Ride
Based on your responses, it sounds like we will have a group with fairly compatible riding skills. So, we will most likely not be doing the 'newbie' ride and opt for the intermediate route which is a bit more strenuous, but not dangerous. We can always change the route if requested.
The ride will be a 10-mile out-and-back mountain bike ride with about 1500' of climbing. The course will be a lollipop loop on single and double-track trails. We will ride as a group. These trails are frequented by equestrians and other riders. Trail etiquette will be reviewed before we head out.
Mountain Bike Ride
You should have: Helmet, eye wear, spare tube, tire boot, tire levers, multi-tool, hand pump or C02 inflater, chain quick-link, water (at least 50 ounces), and your favorite snack (energy bar, energy gel, banana) or sports drink. BCI jerseys are encouraged. I will bring a camera to record the 'fun'.
Everyone will need to sign in and sign the club waiver, just like we do for any of the regular club rides. Please let me know if you will be bringing a friend. Guests are welcome.
I am really looking forward to riding with you all! Next ride: Blackstar Canyon to Sierra Peak!
Kind regards,Randy Profeta 949.863.1982, 949.525.6070 (cell)
Location: Irvine Regional Park, Sycamore parking area. Note there is a $5 parking fee.
Sat Sep 29, 2012 All Day - Global Village Special Event
Global Village
Location: Irvine
Club Newsletter
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Highlights in this issue are:
New Board Members
Banquet Coverage
Wednesday Rides
Final 2011 Statistics
and much much more . . .
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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.)
New BCI Decal
A new BCI window decal has been designed and is available. For a mere $5.00 you can add some cycling art to your car and help show your support and spread the word for the club. Signup here or see him at the park to get your decal.
If you want the decal mailed to you, please add $1.50 for postage and handling and send $6.50 to Michael Brooks, 425 E. Harding St., Long Beach, CA 90805.
New to biking in Orange County?
New to group riding? Want to try out the BCI? Want to introduce the BCI to your friends? --
Check out the FREE Newbie ride and schedule of NewB classes/Meetings and other special rides.
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!
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
the club Vice President.
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