If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

On a scheduled Thursday of every other month
at the Irvine Ranch Water District’s
Community Meeting Room.
The Public is welcome.

6:30 Social time with food and refreshments.
7:00 Presentation.
Raffle afterwards.

Guest Speaker / Program: Wahoo Fitness https://www.wahoofitness.com/

At our March meeting we’ll be featuring some of the most dependable and user-friendly GPS models, the Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers.

For many BCI riders, tracking cycling metrics likely started with a mechanical hub-mounted odometer mounted to your front fork. The only “data” collected was cumulative mileage. If you had one, you can probably still hear the “click” every time it counted one wheel revolution.

We’ve come a long way since then. From logging static mileage, bike computers have evolved to electronic units that track speed and trip distance via GPS satellite connectivity. This also allows for turn-by-turn route information. There’s a wealth of other data that can be displayed real-time, like cadence, heart rate, and power, with several ways to analyze what you do, and your performance (or lack of it!).

A rep from Wahoo will show us how available ride info can be easily setup and tailored to what you want to see, how the screen text size can be changed at the touch of a button, importing turn-by-turn ride files, and uploading ride data to 3rd-party apps like Strava and Ride with GPS. And if you’re participating in BCI’s Ridership Challenge, what you see while you’re riding can be seamlessly uploaded, too.

Have questions about other metrics? Bring ‘em on!

The rest of the Wahoo world, as in Wahoo Speedplay pedals and KICKR trainers, will be the second half of the presentation.

Disclaimer: Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.

If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org.

Concluding their visit to Southern California, The Life Vitality Association will be having a farewell dinner party at the IRWD Duck Club and BCI members who have become their friends are invited to join the farewell.
Please RSVP by March 1st if you wish to attend so they know how many guests to expect.

Their 10th and final ride today from their hotel to the Duck Club:
They would love BCI new friends to come along!
We will start at 10 am so you can park at the Duck Club and ride to the San Diego Creek below Campus to wait fo them to roll on by!
ROUTE SLIP - Ride #10 - Farewell ride to Duck Club party (Jump from Campus at KM 2.6!)
Ride to Balboa Island on the way to the San Joaquin Marsh; 18.7 miles +516 ft CF2
Map/Profile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45498988
Ride back to Extended Stay America after:
1.9 miles +52 feet but the SUN SETS at 5:51 so use lights if you are not parked at the Duck Club!
Map/Profile  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45497983
Route Slip

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

On a scheduled Thursday of every other month
at the Irvine Ranch Water District’s
Community Meeting Room.
The public is welcome.

6:30 Social time with food and refreshments. There will be a raffle and pizza. Bring your own beverage if you prefer something other than water.

7:00 Presentation. Our guest speaker is Brian Cleveland from Bosch and he will talk about e-bike drive systems and more. We hope to have an “electrifying” meeting!

Modern eBikes provide us with efficient mobility, and are one of the most sustainable and healthiest means of transportation. For over 10 years, Bosch has been delivering innovative eBike drive systems that offer top performance and quality.

The smart system is the newest generation of Bosch eBike Systems. Bosch's award-winning motors, highly efficient batteries, modern displays and control units, as well as the new eBike Flow app, ensure a personalized eBike experience.
And there’s a Bosch system for Gravel, Mountain, Hybrid, City or Cargo bikes.

bosch-ebike.com

Disclaimer: Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.

If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org.

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

Ride from Alhambra to Parade - enjoy parade, & return to Alhambra for lunch - 17.9 miles walk & ride…

See the Rose Parade the fun and easy way! No traffic hassles getting in and out of Pasadena and a chance to preview the floats up close before the parade starts. It's a ride that anyone can do as it is less than 17 miles.

We will park at Alhambra Park, meet up at 6:30 near the south west corner of Alhambra and Raymond - departing at 6:40AM. and cycle to the staging area where we see and smell the floats up close.
THIS IS A NO HOST RIDE -
SO THERE MAY NOT BE A RIDE LEADER AT THE START:
MEET UP, WAIT UNTIL 6:40 AND STAY TOGETHER !
The sun is not up at 6:40 so lights and reflectors are required, but we will be in a well lit group. Reminder, until sunrise it is much better to have headlights and tail light on solid, not flashing.
We cycle to the staging area along Orange Grove Blvd where dismount & walk bikes to see and smell the floats up close.
When the parade starts at 8 AM, we then ride to a viewing spot, lock up our bikes and find a place to stand or use pre-purchased seats in the stands. For those interested in purchasing stand tickets, please call the Sharp Seating Company M-Th 9A-4P 626-795-4171. These stands are just west of Bonnie on the south side of Colorado. Free seats / standing space is available on the sidewalk and the Chick-fil-A patio where we will lock up the bikes on their bike racks.

When the parade is over, we jump back on our bikes and pedal about 8 miles away from the traffic and gridlock to lunch in Alhambra.

What to bring: we suggest you dress in layers, bring a backpack with change of shoes for watching the parade, extra gloves and/or jacket or hat, and a lock for your bike. Bathrooms and snacks are available near our viewing spot.

Ride Start: Alhambra Park (NE corner of the park on Raymond at Alhambra)

PRINT YOUR OWN ROUTE SLIP FROM PDF HERE:
Route Slip (16.7 miles) 
Map / Profile

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

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

Meet at the historic
Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh
”Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.”

Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back on the 4th Sunday of the Month. We gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  This month’s adventure will be at Culver Plaza (Irvine Center Drive and Culver).  Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from such as Tasty Noodle House, Panda Express (Chinese), Pokeworks, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Go Yummy (Chinese): Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables near the fountain, in front of the Popcorn Chicken.  
Hope to see you there!

2nd Thursdays of ODD months
Meet at the historic
Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh
Public are welcome.

MEETING CANCELLED

Guest Speaker / Program: TBA

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down ! If you come early, enjoy the nature reserve & stroll around a pond or two.

Disclaimer: Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.

If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org.

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back on the 4th Sunday of the Month. We gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  This month’s adventure will be at Cypress Village Center (Jeffrey between Trabuco and Roosevelt).  Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from such as Tomikawa Sushi, Honey Pig BBQ (Korean), bb.q Chicken, Da Luau Hawaiian Grill: Olyvoyl Bread & Grill (Mediterranean), Tang 190° (Korean). At the NE corner of the center there is Pho Ha Noi and Mokkoji (Japanese); Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables in front of Essence NAIL Studio.  
Hope to see you there!

Upcoming schedule:
November 26  Culver Plaza

Join us for our Annual Meeting, Elections and Dinner!
Enjoy a splendid catered meal, participate in the Election of Officers for 2023-24 and the special vote of members to approve the Board’s resolution to correct our not-for-profit status, and to thank the 2022-23 Board for their service. This will also be the night our Spirit Awardee /Member of the Year is recognized. The evening will close with a special free raffle for members - three $100 gift Certificates will be presented to the members with the 3 lucky numbers!
Dinner is $30 per person - catered by Stonefire Grill. We will be serving a cake for dessert. Soft drinks & coffee included - BYOB for ‘adult beverages’ If you have a healthy diet, you can skip the main course, attend & help cover expenses and enjoy snacks, beverages & desert for $10. We will have a special free Membership Appreciation Drawing (Three lucky winners will take home gift certificates to sponsoring bike shops of their choice!)

You can commit to will-call online for free & pay the $30 or $10 at the door. You MUST RSVP by Midnight, Wednesday October 11 so we can place our order for dinner and seating on Thursday morning.
Election Details.
The newly appointed offices will be appointing 2 Directors at Large after they are seated; If you have an interest in serving as a Director @ Large on the Board next year, or as Vice President, please let the Nominating Committee know contact BEFORE the Annual Meeting.

2023 Photos anyone?
We may be able to set up a slideshow of photos from the first months of 2023 - so please send one or two good ones from the past year. Email to Photos@BikeIrvine.org or if you want, you can also add yours directly to BCI’s 2022 Google Photos album

For those who want to know who else has signed up - we will update the list of attendees here:
57 members & guests:
Ann Reichling
Griff Corzine
Joanne Meyers
Steve Buescher
Lothar Jeromin
David Murphy
Joyce Jack
Dan Hazard
Bob & Barb Ruris
Jennifer Short
Sue Rudolph
Alice Fascella
Mike & Jo Farrell
Alex Barrios
Cary Kalscheuer
Jan & Pete McQueen
Marc & Melanie Urias
Bruce Dickens
Lynda Randall
Michael & April Alvarez
Bill & Dev Sellin
Deby Six
Richard Martin
Will & Kathi Decker
Rich & Linda McCarthy
Phil Norton
Bill Clark and Nancy Lu
Richard Sheff
Mark Shapiro
Don Tillinghast & Ramona Dalton
Pete van Nuys
Jean Savage
Kathy Shapiro
Maya Ziegler
John Altenberg
Tommie Kozlov
Jim & Lori Millen
Jane Schrenzel

If you see a friend missing get them to sign up BY MIDNIGHT on WEDNESDAY, October 11th!
Location Details

Day-Of registration is available…
Join Team BCI in supporting the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge !
If you donated already for a Team BCI Jersey work with Deby to get you registered… or sign up in advance directly on their site. Scroll down and identify yourself as a member of Team BCI!

Fundraising Commitments
Child Runner/Walker: $25
Adult Rider/Runner/Walker: $50
VIP Rider/Runner/Walker: $500
Questions? Email us at anti-cancerchallenge@uci.edu.

5 CYCLING ROUTES for this year!
99.5 mile Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43110916
61 mile Metric Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43110941
37.7 mile Long: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43477357
15.1 mile Short: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43162467
20.5 mile Mountain Bike https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42078176
 

SCHEDULE
6:00 a.m. – Registration Open, VIP Lounge and Rider Central Open*
6:30 a.m. – 100-Mile Ride
7:00 a.m. – 60-Mile Ride
8:00 a.m. – Festival Opens
8:00 a.m. - Mountain Bike Ride
8:15 a.m. – 37-Mile Ride
8:45 a.m. – 15-Mile Ride
10:00 a.m. – Finish Line BBQ Open and Live Musical Entertainment
11:00 a.m. – Awards Presentation 
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Live Musical Entertainment
2:00 p.m. – Festival Concludes
 
*VIP Lounge and Rider Central remain open until last rider returns
Event day schedule is subject to change.

Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back on the 4th Sunday of the Month. We gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  This month’s adventure will be at Orchard Hills Center (Portola and Culver).  Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from such as Zov’s, Jinbei, Yoshiharu Ramen. Nara Thai & Pizza Hut: Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables near the fountain, in front of Peet’s Coffee.  
Hope to see you there!

Upcoming schedule:
October 29 Cypress Village
November 26  Culver Plaza

Meet at the historic
Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh
Public are welcome.

6:30 Social Time with food and refreshments
7:00 Presentation

Guest Speaker / Program: Absolutely Amazing Travel with Bicycles

Sue Rudolph, BCI# 5215 recently joined BCI
and her company, Absolutely Amazing Travel is a BCI Sponsor.
She will present some of the wonderful travel options for cycling adventures around the world, including New Zealand, Tour de France Retreat and Thailand.

This will be our last General Meeting before our 40th Annual Meeting on October 14, so hear about the plans for the election and our slate of volunteer officers.
It is also the last meeting before the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge on October 7th so get Team BCI Update and details from Deby Six, Membership Director.

There will be a free raffle of gift cards from our Sponsors thanks to Deby Six, Membership Director. and refreshments - Pizza and Salad! thanks to Mike Alverez, our Hospitality Director
Please come ! If you come early, enjoy the nature reserve & stroll around a pond or two.

Disclaimer: Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.

If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org.

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

DATE CHANGED
…to clear San Diego Bike the Bay weekend.

Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back on the 4th Sunday of the Month. We will gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  This month’s adventure will be at Quail Hill Shopping Center (Sand Canyon & Quail Hill) 
Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from including Natraj Tandoori, bb.q Chicken, Nalu’s Hawaiian: Thai Bamboo Bistro, Johnny’s Real NY Pizza, Dosirak Express Korean: Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables infront of Dosirak and Thai Bamboo.
Hope to see you there!

Upcoming schedule:
September 24 Orchard Hills
October 29 Cypress Village
November 26  Culver Plaza

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

DATE CHANGED !
to push it back off the BBQ Weekend!
Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back on the 4th Sunday of the Month. We will gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  Our July adventure will be at Los Olivos Marketplace (Irvine Center & Research)  Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from including Phans55, Burger Lounge, Burnt Crumbs, Marafuku, and Whole Foods: Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables where our club ride regroups happen, between Starbucks and Phans55.
Hope to see you there!

Upcoming schedule:
August 20 Quail Hill
September 24 Orchard Hills
October 29 Cypress Village
November 26  Culver Plaza

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 Regional Parks Bikeway instead of all of HARVARD )

ROUTE SLIPS: DCP#33 (12/17/22) (only need to print pg 1)
Regroup: Mag’s Donuts / Starbucks on Culver @ Michelson, Irvine
Short: 16.7 miles (10) , +/- 345 ft
{CF 2 20.7’/m}
Walnut Trail, Peters Canyon Trail, University Trail, Sand Canyon Sidepath,
San Diego Creek Trail, Valley Oak, ICD
Map/Profile/.tcx

We will meet at the picnic tables west of the building at DCP
(we meet at the first come tables in the park)
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!

BCI will kick off the Summer & have a BBQ picnic for members after the special Sizzling Summer Remote Rides.
If you do not want a burger, you are certainly welcome to bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy this shady park !  If you are not a current member, we hope you will join (or renew) to join this event, which is partially subsidized by our dues, including the park reservation fees.
RSVP by July 19th to order burger(s) & be added to the guest list
Lunch Serving cut off - 1:30 !

Choices:
Burgers of Beef or Turkey ($10),
or no lunch but BYO & join the event! (Free)

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

Directions: Deerfield Park to Turtle Rock Park ~ 14 minutes - 6.2 miles

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

5 routes to choose from!
ROUTE SLIPS: (5/4/23)

Regroup A [Short & Medium]:
Corner Bakery / Jamba Juice @ Main & Harvard in Irvine
Short: 18.6 miles (12.3), +/- 748 ft
Map/Profile/.tcx
Medium: 25.9 miles (19.6), Rolly +/- 732 ft
Map/Profile/.tcx

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

Medium Plus: 30.2 miles (17), Rolly +/- 2,107 ft
Map/Profile/.tcx
Long: 44.2 miles (31.9), Hilly +/-3,383 ft
Map/Profile/.tcx
Long Plus: 49.9 miles (35.4), Hilly +/-4,372 ft
Map/Profile/.tcx

2nd Thursdays of ODD months
Meet at the historic
Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh
Public are welcome.

6:30 Social Time  (and yoga on the lawn)
7:00 & 7:30 Presentations

Guest Speakers / Programs:
Austin McKinnon will lead a short stretch session of Yoga for Cyclists at 6:30 on the lawn outside of the Duck Club: bring a mat or towel and comfortable clothes to join in at 6:30. he will start the meeting with demonstration for all in the Duck Club at 7.

At 7:30 will be telling the tale of an adventure on the GAP, C&O and W&OD trails.
Last May, Ken Johnson, Barbara Finn, Homer Hanna, Joe & Mary Lou Sortais & Bill & Dev Sellin took a trip up the GAP from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, then down the WMRT & C&O to Point of Rocks, crossed back roads of Virginia to Leesburg then rode the W & OD and Custis trails to George Town to the very start of the C&O, and into Washington DC.

Bill took lots of pictures, and the participants who are available will give an arm-chair tour of their 276 mile adventure.
For those who want details to plan their own adventure - here are the lodging & route details used.
here are the details on the GAP, WMRT, C&O, W&OD, CUSTIS and ROCK CREEK trails they followed.

There will be a raffle and pizza and refreshments - please come on down !
If you come early, enjoy the nature reserve & stroll around a pond or two…

Disclaimer: Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.

If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org.

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a new order in & Deby or Bill will have stock on hand: If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & see what we will have on hand today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

If you are ready to join or renew - Board Members will be on hand to accept your dues & filled out & signed membership form in person - so if you have avoided using BCI's online system, bring $25 & a completed form to renew or join !

Tip: The Irvine Company posts discounts at many places in their centers - down load their app to save on dining!

Let's get together to meet new members and old friends....the monthly dinners are back with a few changes. Beginning June 25th (or the 4th Sunday of the Month) we will gather for dinner beginning at 6 pm at different food courts around the Irvine area.  Our first adventure will be at Crossroads Center (Barranca and Culver).  Lots of delicious restaurants to choose from such as Capital Noodle Bar, Sagami, Wagyu Meat & Grill,  DonerG Mediterranean, etc. :  Something for everyone.
We will gather at the tables near the fountain, between Sagami and Wagyu.  
Hope to see you there!

Upcoming schedule:

July 23  Los Olivos
August 27 Quail Hill
September 24 Orchard Hills
October 29 Cypress Village
November 26  Culver Plaza