Useful links:
MAP: Orange County Transportation Authority Bikeways Guide
Orange County Bicycle Coalition (BCI Supports OCBC)
California Association of Bicycle Organizations (BCI Supports CABO)
Advocating for cyclists and safety
The League of American Bicyclists
Join us in making biking better across the country.
Pointz - Crowd sourced ‘Waze” for cyclists
Camp Pendleton Bike Access Registration
Cyclists must pre-register in person at the Oceanside main gate before riding base
Facebook page with status on the route from San Clemente to Oceanside:
facebook.com/BicyclePendleton
BBCNET Western States Ride Calendar
Take your bike with you on the train:
Amtrak - must book in advance, limit of 6 bikes per train
Metrolink - roll on & no booking required, 3 or 4 per car + 9 or more on Bike Car
Bicycle Registration: Irvine Police no longer issues local ‘licenses' but supports self registration with Project 529 to help in bicycle recovery if stolen. Get your serial number and description (color(s), # of gears) ready before you try to register: www.project529.com/irvine
Cycling Safety & Tips
Pre-Ride ABC Quick Check and the "10 Commandments" / 5 Rules of cycling (pdf)
BCI Etiquette - Covers some basics of group and multi-use path cycling (pdf)
CVC Laws for Cyclists - 2021 update (review of California Vehicle Code)
Irvine Laws (Limit to 2 abreast riding)
Left Turn Options (pdf)
Roundabout Cycling (pdf)
Behavior Types: Discussion on Road using vs Edge cycling vs Sidewalk Cycling (pdf)
Road Positions Explained (jpg)
Position on Roadway - understanding CVC 21202 “Ride to the right” (video)
Understanding California Vehicle Code 21202 “Freedom Card” (pdf)
“Share the Trail!” on shared-use paths - California update (png)
Here is an excellent on-line tutorial explaining Lane Position & why we don't edge ride the gutter, especially in narrow lanes: Understanding Cyclists Position on the Roadway
Free Cycling Savvy online Essentials Short Course : Take the course on your own any time! To help, you can read the course text off-line HERE (pdf) but take the online version to see the videos
Cycling Savvy has an excellent program on Club Rider Essentials that shows advanced skills at group riding.
Cycling Savvy has produced a great video on riding as far right as practicable and mandatory bike lane use: Watch this 10 minute video ! OCBC and CABO helped fund the current 2023 update.
See this great article on how increasing speed increases our risks and how to mitigate them, including why to take the lane & stay out of the gutter:
High Speed Bicycling
Fitting your Bike Helmet (pdf)
Urban Cycling Safety - A Complete Guide to Cycling Safely in the City
How to Ride Your Bike & Commute in the City - Urban Cycling Tips
1954 classic film: Drive Your Bicycle (YouTube)
Introducing Kids to Bicycling (Sports Degree Online)
Electric Bicycles:
Ebike Safety Courses (Cycling Savvy)
Electric Bicycles added to Bike Smarts (League of American Bicyclists)
How to Ride Your Bike & Commute in the City - Urban Cycling Tips
Technical Sites:
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