2013-04-08 view I have a friend with really big feet that would like to try cycling. I'm loaning him a bike that needs bike shoes. Anyone have some old size 48 (~13.5 U.S.) shoes just catching dust in the garage.
Thanks, Wes Hale
2013-03-21 view . 2005. Aluminum frame. Carbon fiber fork, seatposts, captain’s handlebar. Dura Ace 9-speed shifters, brakes, derailuers. FSA Carbon fiber tandem triple crankset (55-44-32) 12-25 Ultegra cassette. Rolf Prima Vigor tandem wheelset. Captain’s cockpit approximates 54 cm. 5’6” to 5’10.” Stoker cockpit will accommodate 4’10” to 5’5.” Includes additional Chris King hub tandem wheelset and Yakima tandem roof rack attachment. This is a beautiful bike in outstanding condition. Asking $3,300 OBO. Contact John at (714)336-7095 or e-mail at drjwo@yahoo.com for photos.
2013-02-27 view Selling ALL of our Jamis inventory at or below Dealer Cost including 2013 models. Road bikes, mountain bikes, time trial, cyclocross, fixed gear, touring. Contact Dan or Randy for details at Trail's End Cycling Center (949) 863-1982
dan@trailsendcc.com
randy@trailsendcc.com
2013-02-19 view Hi fellow club members... My Felt S25 (silver color) 54cm triathlon bicycle was stolen over the 2/18/2013 weekend. If you happen to see one or if someone offers it for sale, please contact me at george.wu@juno.com OR inform Garden Grove PD (a police report is being taken)
A few bicycle-specific info.... the bike was repainted but not professionally so it feels rough/dull to the touch; there is a small dent on the top tube; the rear tire is an antipuncture Continental tire; There are also a little bits of silver paint overspray on the wheel and the fork.
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Other Rides of Interest 4/22/13 pro raceview 2013-03-21 A group of BCI riders is meeting at 1360 N. Dalton in Azusa, ca-- Dalton Park-- to ride up and watch the pro race around Glendora Mt. Road and ride down with them (carefully). Meet at park at 9:00 am. Fri. 4/22/2013 call me at 714-686-2738 -- Ann Gayton
News & General Discussion 11-28 SRAM Rear Cassette vs Simano 12-27view 2013-03-13 Aaron:
I am sure you got an answer by now, but, yes, I have been riding a 50/34 with an 11-27 for lots of years. For flatland riding, I'll put on an 11-23. For really ugly climbs like Breathless Agony, I have gone to an 11-34 mountain bike rear cassette, long cage derailleur, and a compact double.
Currently, we are using the SRAM Wi-Fly gearing in the back in either an 11-30 or an 11-32 with a mid cage derailleur with either Shimano or SRAM shifters, 9 or 10 speed. Most of the riders we have converted love the lower gearing for the long, steep stuff.
News & General Discussion Rental Bicycles in OC?view 2013-03-13 Trail's End Cycling Center, a BCI sponsor, rents road, mountain bikes, and touring bikes. The rental fleet has several carbon fiber models from Scott, Cyfac, and a few Jamis bikes in sizes from 46 to 61. While TECC can set up out-of-towners with nice rental bikes, we also use the rental program as an "extended" test ride or demo for those looking for a new bike. You can rent the bike that you are thinking about and really give it a good test drive before you buy. TECC will then credit up to 7 days' rental fees towards the purchase of a new bike.
Crashes we can learn from! Santiago Canyon SEview 2012-10-30 When cycling S.E. through Santiago Cyn beware of traffic from Ridgeline Rd, the last "T" intersection on your right before Cook's Corner. Coming down that last grade is fast for cyclists, and vehicles coming down the grade on Ridgeline Rd often roll through the stop sign and into the bike lane. A riding buddy of mine about 30 feet in front of me got cut off by a motorist who fled the scene and cartwheeled onto her face last May. She spent a couple of months in the brain trauma unit of Mission Hospital. She also fractured two vertabrae, her cheeckbone and had extensive bruises and lacerations. She is almost back to normal except that it takes about one year to fully recover from brain trauma. Would have liked to have had a motorcycle helmet on for that one. I suggest approaching Ridgeline Rd with caution, also watching traffic over your left shoulder in case you need to veer out of the bike lane to avoid "California stops." Hope this helps.
News & General Discussion Celebration of Kit's Lifeview 2012-10-02 There will be a celebration of Kit's life on Saturday, October 6th at 1:00 pm at Mariner's Church. Kit was killed on Newport Coast Hwy last week while on her bicycle. A ghost bike is in place on that road. Several BCI members are expected to attend.
Current weather in Irvine (from National Weather Service): Mostly Cloudy, 60.0 F (15.6 C), 75 % humidity
Stay Informed
Cyclist Assaulted on LA river trail
The assault took place on Thursday night near Riverdale Avenue when a Glendale man who was riding with a group of cyclists was attacked by a person who walked into the path and swung a skateboard into the rider's chest. Another man hurled a beer bottled, which struck the cyclist's helmet. The victim provided more details of the assault: full article
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This Week at BCI
Sun 05/26/2013 Sunday ride 09:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Starbuck's: (714) 634-4164 Anaheim State College & Katella Medium: 35.5 Miles FLAT 642' CLIMB Irvine 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
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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.
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Mon 05/27/2013 Memorial Day Ride Event 9:00 AM
Location: Description: Memorial Day Ride to Dana Point RouteSlip: ClickTo print slip on one page, click on ride designator (e.g. SUN01)
Tue 05/28/2013 Tuesday Ride 9:30 AM
Location:University Park Description: Tuesday Ride Cinammon Bakery, Foothill Ranch RouteSlip: ClickTo print slip on one page, click on ride designator (e.g. SUN01)
Wed 05/29/2013 Wednesday Ride 09:00 AM
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. 39 miles and 1200‘ climb.
Intermediate:Meet at Fairview Park, a part of the Talbert Nature Reserve, 2501 Placentia Ave.,Costa Mesa at 9:00 a.m. Restrooms are located on the lower part of the park. Using the Santa Ana
River Trail? Meet at the restrooms. Exit the trail after
the Adams St. exit and head east on trail. The ride is about 30
miles with 1350‘ of
climbing.
Other levels: Start where you like and meet at Fashion Island between 10:30 and 11:00 AM by the fountain. Starting in Irvine? Ride at your own pace. Take the San Diego Creek Bike Trail south to
the Back Bay. Exit the Back Bay at San Joaquin Hills. Turn right at Santa Cruz and
continue until you arrive at Fashion Island.
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Wed 05/29/2013 General Meeting Event - We'll give you a Jersey for a Jersey Story! 7:00 PM
Location:New Location Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue one building east of our usual location - the same parking lot can be used.
Disclaimer required by IRWD: Irvine Ranch Water District neither supports nor endorses the cause nor activities or organizations which use the District's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service.
Description: Last year we had a lot of fun with "What do you carry in your Seat Wedge?" Club members brought in their seat wedges and our panel of judges weighed in on the contents and prizes were awarded for the best wedges in several categories.
This year we have a little different twist. We would like to see what you carry in your Jersey Pockets during your rides. Bring the stuff that you put in your Jersey pockets for your typical ride that may not fit in your wedge.
Now a bit about the Jersey. We bet a lot of you have one particular Jersey that you would call your most memorable: your first century or double, your longest ride, a European tour, your best (or worst) race, the ride when you met your sweetheart. Wear it to the meeting. You will be given two minutes to tell why this Jersey is important to you. Then you can show the judges what you have around back, in your Jersey pockets.
The winner will be awarded a new BCI Jersey! You will have to fill the pockets yourself.
What a great evening this should be! A light dinner and a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rules for "What is in your Jersey Pocket"
Your stuff must be able to fit in your Jersey Pocket. Nothing dangerous, please!
Participants must wear their jersey and empty the pocket contents while a judge is
present.
Mini pumps may stick out of the pockets but must fit securely.
If you usually ride with food items in your jersey pockets, bring some samples for the judges!
Fri 05/31/2013 Friday Ride 9:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Friday Ride - Primarily Intermediate to Advanced riders. The ride does include a short scheduled coffee stop - 14 to 17 miles per hour pace. - Wood Canyon RouteSlip: ClickTo print slip on one page, click on ride designator (e.g. SUN01)
Sat 06/01/2013 NewB Class 08:00 AM
Location: Description: Newbie Ride: Orientation class begins at 8:00 a.m. The ride begins after 9:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Helmets are strongly recommended and should be worn by all. See the flyer for more details.
Sat 06/01/2013 Jersey Day and Lunch
12:30 PM
Location:Alton and Jeffery Food Court Description: BCI Jersey Day: Wear your BCI jersey and join others for lunch at the food court at Jeffery and Alton near Gelson's market the first Saturday of every month.
Sat 06/01/2013 Headline Cyclist Assaulted on LA river trail
Location: Description: The assault took place on Thursday night near Riverdale Avenue when a Glendale man who was riding with a group of cyclists was attacked by a person who walked into the path and swung a skateboard into the rider's chest. Another man hurled a beer bottled, which struck the cyclist's helmet. The victim provided more details of the assault: full article
Sat 06/01/2013 Century Ride Event 8:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Second of 9 Century Training Rides. This is not just about miles on the saddle, but a complete program that will address hydration, nutrition, electrolytes, and supplements, bike preparation, heart rate monitors, clothing, and bike fit. If you are planning to do your first century or want to go even longer, you need this program! This is for both men and women. All of the rides will be "No Drop." We will begin with a 15-20 minute pre-ride information session at Deerfield Park. Most rides will start at 8:AM; longer rides will start earlier. The first ride will be about 40 miles and get progressively longer during the nine weeks. The last ride will be about 80 miles. If you are training for a metric century (62 miles), you can choose to stop after week six. Interested? Sign up by email to Randy Profeta, BCI Ride Coordinator: ridecoord@bikeirvine.org RouteSlip: ClickTo print slip on one page, click on ride designator (e.g. SUN01)
Sat 06/01/2013 Saturday ride 09:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: Corner Bakery: (949) 399-0999 Irvine Main & Harvard Short: 13.9 Miles FLAT Yale Loop, West Yale Loop, Michelson Medium: 24.3 Miles 700' CLIMB Harvard, Alton, Yale Loop Long: 35 Miles 1050' CLIMB Muirlands/barranca, Laguna Canyon, Edinger/ Irvine Center Dr
Other Members comments for this rest stop
Route
Comment
BCI Action
s1
We need to try and keep large groups of BCI riders off of Irvine Blvd. behind the Great Park. Construction will continue for a least several more months on both sides of the road. The Aliso Creek Bike Trail between Muirlands and Paseo de Valenca is not good for a group of riders for it has a good number of quick turns, several blind corners and some quick short changes in elevation. Wayne
Wayne: We make all efforts to avoid major road construction. If we see a sheet that includes road construction, we usually announce a work-around alternative route before the ride starts.
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Sun 06/02/2013 Sunday ride 09:00 AM
Location:Deerfield Park Description: CJ Cappuccino: (714) 639-7705 Orange Jamboree & Chapman Medium: 36.2 Miles ROLLY 1500' CLIMB Santa Ana River Tr, Jamboree (south), Sunflower Long: 38.7 Miles 1030' CLIMB Jamboree (south), Santa Ana River Bike Trail, Santa Ana Cyn. / Santiago Blvd.
Other Members comments for this rest stop
Route
Comment
BCI Action
l2
Exiting the river trail on Imperial is dangerous as we have to cross the on ramp to the freeway. Suggest exit at Weir Canyon (longer) or Lakeview (shorter).
Thanks for your feedback. We will review your recommendation.
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Mon May 27, 2013 9:00 AM - Memorial Day Ride
Memorial Day Ride to Dana Point
Route Slip:Click (Note: Click on ride designator (e.g. labor_day) at top of route slip for formatting options)
Wed May 29, 2013 7:00 PM - General Meeting - We'll give you a Jersey for a Jersey Story!
Last year we had a lot of fun with "What do you carry in your Seat Wedge?" Club members brought in their seat wedges and our panel of judges weighed in on the contents and prizes were awarded for the best wedges in several categories.
This year we have a little different twist. We would like to see what you carry in your Jersey Pockets during your rides. Bring the stuff that you put in your Jersey pockets for your typical ride that may not fit in your wedge.
Now a bit about the Jersey. We bet a lot of you have one particular Jersey that you would call your most memorable: your first century or double, your longest ride, a European tour, your best (or worst) race, the ride when you met your sweetheart. Wear it to the meeting. You will be given two minutes to tell why this Jersey is important to you. Then you can show the judges what you have around back, in your Jersey pockets.
The winner will be awarded a new BCI Jersey! You will have to fill the pockets yourself.
What a great evening this should be! A light dinner and a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rules for "What is in your Jersey Pocket"
Your stuff must be able to fit in your Jersey Pocket. Nothing dangerous, please!
Participants must wear their jersey and empty the pocket contents while a judge is
present.
Mini pumps may stick out of the pockets but must fit securely.
If you usually ride with food items in your jersey pockets, bring some samples for the judges!
Location: New Location Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue one building east of our usual location - the same parking lot can be used.
Disclaimer required by IRWD: Irvine Ranch Water District neither supports nor endorses the cause nor activities or organizations which use the District's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service.
Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:00 AM - Century Ride
Second of 9 Century Training Rides. This is not just about miles on the saddle, but a complete program that will address hydration, nutrition, electrolytes, and supplements, bike preparation, heart rate monitors, clothing, and bike fit. If you are planning to do your first century or want to go even longer, you need this program! This is for both men and women. All of the rides will be "No Drop." We will begin with a 15-20 minute pre-ride information session at Deerfield Park. Most rides will start at 8:AM; longer rides will start earlier. The first ride will be about 40 miles and get progressively longer during the nine weeks. The last ride will be about 80 miles. If you are training for a metric century (62 miles), you can choose to stop after week six. Interested? Sign up by email to Randy Profeta, BCI Ride Coordinator: ridecoord@bikeirvine.org
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Sat Jun 22, 2013 All Day - Summer Solstice Remote Ride
We are doing it again - for the 23rd year - an overnight tour from Irvine to Carlsbad (and beyond)!
Please check your calendar for June 22nd/23rd - the first weekend of this summer and if interested -please see all the details at www.sellin.com/solstice/XXIII
Dev and I already drove the route from Carlsbad up to Vista and it will be a nice new option inland from the coast.
Sunday will have a great breakfast option and the San Luis Rey River Trail all the way down to Oceanside harbor for more breakfast options before heading up the coast into Pendleton - check out the posted routes!
Metrolink's $10 weekend pass makes it easy to make various short cuts if the full metric century is daunting.
Last year we skipped San Clemente to Oceanside on the train and got to Carlsbad strangely fresh and able to climb to San Marcos with no trouble!
I hope you will be able to join us.
Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:00 AM - BCI Annual Bike Rally
Orange County Bike Rally at Deerfield Park. Save the date. We need volunteer sweeps for the ride, 2 volunteers for each of the rides (short, medium and long). To volunteer, contact bob.mc@cox.net and indicate which ride you would like to help on.
Sun Sep 22, 2013 Sep 29, 2013 - Remote Grand Tour of Portland Ride
The 2013 two-wheeled tour destination is Portland, Oregon. The 'Rose City', and the 'Beaver State', feature some of America's best cycling and hiking. It also features one of the area's best hotels for lodging: The The Grand Hotel in Bridgeport. Tours are fun, activity filled and affordable because they are a non-profit fund raiser for worthy charities. This year supports the University of California Irvine's Foundation for Brain Tumor Research. See more at Savvy Cycling Tours Contact: Richard Sheff Richard Sheff 949-510-3455
Location: Portland Oregon
Sat Sep 28, 2013 All Day - Irvine Global Village
Irvine Global Village. See www.irvinefestival.org. BCI will have a booth and handle bicycle parking.
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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.
Don't Forget the 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!
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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