Ride With Us !

Welcome! BCI has local weekend & weekday rides as well as holiday & remote (out of town) rides. We offer options to accommodate various skill levels, climbing abilities and paces on road bikes. 

Who: Guests are welcome to ride with BCI, including non-members and former members. We ask that you SIGN-IN and purchase an annual ticket (it’s free) that’s good for the rest of this year. If you are under 18, you must ride with a parent or adult legal guardian.

When: (arrive 10-15 minutes early to get ready & gather)
Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM sharp for Short, Medium and Long rides. (<20=short, >35=long)
Tuesdays: 9:15 AM sharp 30 miles with a 25-mile option.
Thursdays:  9:00 AM sharp Long Training rides (35 to 50 miles)
Holidays: We usually have special rides available on various holidays. They will be posted in our Calendar with a shout-out on the homepage.

Where:
Most rides start at Deerfield Community Park, 55 Deerwood West, Irvine. 

Tuesday rides start at University Community Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine.

How do I know the route?

  1. Go to BikeIrvine.org and click the graphic, “Next Rides & Events.” Or use the Calendar.

  2. Choose a ride and check out the route slip using either the hyperlinked name or the printer graphic. The printable pdf lists routes for the different distances. Many riders clip the route slip to their handlebars. *There will not be pre-printed routes available at the park.

  3. You can also upload the route to your GPS device by clicking the hyperlinked RideWithGPS link.

What should I bring?

  1. You should wear a helmet to protect that brain of yours.

  2. Bring 1-2 water bottles filled with water to keep hydrated. 

  3. Bring ID in case you’re in an accident.

  4. Bring what you need to fix a flat. That may include tire levers, pump, extra tube & patch kit or plugs for tubeless tires.

Rider Expectations:

  1. All riders must obey traffic laws and use hand signals. See Etiquette.

  2. All riders should feel welcome, have the best possible experience, and follow BCI’s Code of Conduct.

  3. Riders should be aware of safety practices. Please review the Club Essentials offered for free by CyclingSavvy. 

Here is what EVENTS look like online from most browsers:

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Everyone’s health, safety and fun continue to be the primary concerns of BCI.

If you want to see our history of Covid modifications see here.