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Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00

"Sizzling Summer" Remote Rides

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

NO RIDES FROM DEERFIELD PARK TODAY

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

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Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00

2024 BCI BBQ

BCI kicks off Summer 2024 with a BBQ/picnic following the Sizzling Summer Remote Rides.

Burgers will be ready around the time you return from your ride, 11:30ish - until about 1:30p.m. Lunch includes a burger, chips, cookie and a drink. Or opt to bring your own picnic lunch and leave it in an ice chest in your car.

Whatever your choice, you must RSVP by June 19th. If you are not a current member, we hope you will join (or renew) and come to this event, which is partially subsidized by our dues, including the park reservation fees.

CHOICES:
Beef, Turkey or Veggie burger ($10)

If you can’t deal with paying online, RSVP anyway and click on the option to pay at a later date. If you reserve a burger, it's yours whether you show or not, and eventual reimbursement will be collected. 

*All food supplies will be purchased based on orders submitted by the 19th. So remember, you must RSVP and order by June 19th. [OK, so we could have a few extra burgers if we don’t burn or drop too many through the grill and if you show up last minute, then you could get lucky. Expect to settle up ($10) with BCI at a later date.]

Reminder: Consumption of alcohol beverages is not permitted on city property.


BEEF

  1. Penny Poorman

  2. Bill Sellin

 

TURKEY

  1. Dev Sellin

  2. Kim Gerrard

 

VEGGIE

  1. Bev Plass


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Jul
4
8:00 AM08:00

Independence Day Ride

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
BCI’s ride to the Huntington Beach Parade !

ROUTE SLIP (3/17/24)
37.6 miles (16.6) +/-578 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27761573

> DETAIL of mile 10.6 to 11.4
from Fair across Harbor onto Golf Course Drive Bikeway
> DETAIL of mile 18.7 to 19.4
on HB Trail bike path past PCH closure


The start of this special ride is set for 8am, giving everyone time to beat the heat and get home before our various holiday celebrations, but you can of course start riding at 9 if you want.
Members spend as much 9or little) time as they want at the parade before returning to the start.

Sign In Required

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Sep
5
to Sep 8

Mammoth Gran Fondo Remote Get-Away

A significant number of BCI Riders signed up to attend last year so we are making this an official remote ride!
Most are heading up on Thursday to get an extra night sleeping at elevation, then participating in the Friday acclimation rides to get used to riding at altitude, then riding on the Gran Fondo or Medio or Piccolo on Saturday and celebrating / recovering the night to head home Sunday.
The rides on Saturday are the Gran Fondo: 102 miles, Medio: 70 miles and Piccolo: 42 miles
If you typically do BCI’s medium rides, you’ll probably want to do the “Piccolo”.
For all the information,
see the post in PaceLines

BCI members attending in 2024 - under sunny clear blue skies!

Weekend leader, BCI Secretary Kim Gerrard, is coordinating a WhatsApp group to keep everyone in town connected on where to be and when!

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Oct
5
6:00 AM06:00

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge Day

Together, we can help to create a cancer-free world!

Join TEAM BCI in support of UCI’s ongoing research to put an end to cancer.  We are looking forward to partnering once again with the University of California Irvine (UCI) and its Anti-Cancer Challenge - this year on Saturday, October 5th 2024. All registration fees go directly to UCI’s Cancer Research.

Come JOIN your BCI Family Teammates.

In order to participate in the event, you must complete two steps:

  1. Click HERE to register on the event site and join our team.

    The minimum donation for the bike event is $50. But if you donate $70, you may request a TEAM BCI/UCI jersey.

  2. Then, before the event, be sure to sign in on our BCI TidyHQ page so we can keep track of our team.

Thanks very much for helping to end cancer!
- Deby Six, BCI Captain, UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge
Contact: debsix@gmail.com

Team BCI/UCI jerseys…

were made available previously through the generosity of Dave Murphy. We have a limited number of remaining sizes: XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and they do run small. We also have TEAM BCI Sleeves! Contact Deby Six debsix@gmail.com for size availability or any other questions.

Challenge Date Event Schedule:

14, 35 , 60 or 100-mile routes
also 5K and 10K Run/Walks
also mountain bike route

Festival includes VIP Lounge, Finish Line BBQ, Live Musical Entertainment, and Awards Presentation.

For additional information about the event, visit the 2024 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge website:

https://www.anti-cancerchallenge.org/
email:
anti-cancerchallenge@uci.edu

 

Established in 2017, this event has served to raise community awareness and raise funds for research conducted at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Mar
8
to Mar 10

Solvang Adventure Getaway

Solvang Hills.jpeg

We are staying at the Hampton Inn in Buellton. Interested members should call & secure a room directly for our $199 / night group rate before Feb 8th or they sell out. (805) 686-1555

If you get to Beullton early you can enjoy one of the short rides in the afternoon.


Friday evening: We will meet Friday at 5pm for wine & cheese by the fire pits and look over route slips to decide what to ride Saturday morning before heading out for dinner nearby;
Please make sure Pete has you included in the reservation ‘head count’!
(Walked over to Toño’s for Mexican - had entire place to ourselves - but would suggest another place next time…)

Saturday morning: We will gather to ride at 9am on Saturday morning.
(Everyone togehter fore to Los Olivos; Bill & Dev went rouge & east up Happy Canyon, rest did variations toward Zaca Mesa and returned to enjoy jacuzi before shuttle to dinner…)

Saturday afternoon & evening: After the ride enjoy wine tasting wineries in Los Olivos (5 miles North of Solvang) before driving a ways for dinner at the Cold Springs Tavern or any of the nearby restaurants. Again, make sure you are included in the head count for Pete’s 6:30 reservation if you want to drive up to Cold Springs.
Confirmed 15: Van Nuys, Sellins, Broadhags, Reichling and Ziegler, Weddicks Clark, Lu, Mech, Thompson and Reynard

Sunday morning: The group will decide what ride(s) to do on Sunday morning, leaving time to drive home Sunday afternoon. (Checked out & drove to Solvand to shorten the Nojoqui Falls ride)

Contact Pete @ vp@BikeIrvine.org to confirm RSVP for the Saturday dinner reservation, and get more details.

Please SIGN IN here or below !

Solvang Wine Barrels.jpeg

Who’s Going? (current as of 3/6/24)

Pete & Lynn van Nuys
Wayne & Nancy Broadhag
Bill & Dev Sellin
Maya Ziegler
Ann Reichling
Fran Reynard
Bill Clark & Nancy Lu
Tom & Karen Weddick
Dan Thompson and Natika Mech
all 15 firm for dinner at Cold Creek Tavern on Saturday at 7:00

Potential Routes:

18.2 miles to Los Olivos, & return down Ballard Canyon (4 slips per page)
Map/Elevation

24.1 miles to Nojoqui Falls, Folding Hills Winery, Hwy 101 to Buellton (2 per page)
Map/Elevation
RODE SUNDAY MORNING

31 miles From La Purisima Mission (not Buellton) to Lompoc Surf (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

38 miles to Los Olivos, Zaca Mesa, Ballard Canyon (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

41.7 miles to Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc (lunch), La Purisma Mission, 246 back (2 per page)
Map/Elevation
MOST RODE SATURDAY MORNING

41.9 miles to Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez, & back on 246 (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

70.1 miles to Jalama Beach & back via Santa Rosa Road (4 slips per page)
Map/Elevation

Here are all 7 routes in one pdf.

 
 
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Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00

Life Vitality Association Last Ride in OC

Concluding their visit to Southern California, The Life Vitality Association will ride their last ride today from their hotel to the Duck Club:
They would love BCI new friends to come along!
They will start from their hotel at 10 am .
BCI Members may want to park at the Duck Club, and ride at 9am to their hotel to start up with them at 10ish.

NOTE!
- THEY CHANGED THEIR HOTEL -

9:00
BCI Ride Start from the Duck Club
Ride to OC Hotel before 10am: 5 miles, +137 ft CF 2
Map/Profile  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45497983
Detail Map

10:00 Ride Start from OC Hotel
Ride to Balboa Island on the way to the San Joaquin Marsh; 15.4 miles +393 ft CF2
Map/Profile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45498988
Detail Map

6:00 Ride Start from the Duck Club
LVA Return to OC Hotel: 5 miles, +137 ft CF 2
SUN SETS at 5:51 so use lights !
Map/Profile  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45497983
Detail Map

They are hosting a farewell dinner party at the IRWD Duck Club at 4:30 and BCI members are invited to join the farewell. Please RSVP by March 1st if you wish to attend the dinner so they know how many guests to expect.

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Feb
10
7:30 AM07:30

Tour de Palm Springs Remote

Join BCI members on the 2024 Tour de Palm Springs !

Register for the ride and meet up at Starbucks
at 7:30 to ride at 7:45 to the line up together for
the 56 mile ride start at 8:00 !

If you head out Friday for the night, get your lodging ASAP!
There is a pre-event gathering at Babes Beer garden open Friday 2pm to 8:00pm.

There will be the regular BCI Rides at Deerfield Park in addition to this remote.

BCI Member
registration

 
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Jan
1
6:30 AM06:30

Rose Parade Remote

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

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Dec
22
5:00 PM17:00

Bike Rossmoor - Christmas Lights Tour

  • Rush Park in Rossmoor @ Blume Drive and Chianti Drive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Bike Rossmoor and Lightning Velo for the annual Christmas Lights Tour.
Come ride bicycles on a route through Rossmoor to visit some amazingly lit homes.
Many residents create fabulous holiday displays and a great way to see them is by bicycle.
We will have a designated route for night time safety.
The pace will be very slow so this is perfect for the whole family.
Be sure to dress warmly and jingly. You can decorate your bikes before you ride.
Reminder: Bicycles legally require a minimal front white light, plus rear and side reflectors after dark.

MEMBERS Log-In here.

GUESTS should sign up here.

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Nov
24
9:00 AM09:00

Day after Thanksgiving "Turkey Burner"

Ride Start:  Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & gather at building
See our “Self-Serve Sign-In” Ride System
There may be no starter assigned; gather & roll together!

Regroup: Starbucks –San Juan Capistrano; Del Obispo & Camino Capistrano

Route Slip: Turkey Burner (11/2/22)
38.9 miles, (18.8) +/- 2,234 ft {hilly – CF 5 57.4’/m}
ICD/Moulton, Camino Capistrano, Marguerite, Jeronimo
Profile / Map MEDIUM
44.3 miles, (24.5) +/-2,607 ft {hilly - CF 5 58.8’/m}
Toledo, El Toro, Olympiad/Felipe, Camino Capistrano, Marguerite, Jeronimo
Profile / Map LONG

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

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See all of our our Sponsors

 
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Nov
10
9:00 AM09:00

Veterans Day Ride

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & gather at building
Veterans Day is the 11th but those with jobs get Friday off… so let’s ride!

Route Slip - Holiday Ride to Newport Beach (8/19/23)
(The Crystal Cove Starbucks CLOSED in June, so we’ll turn around at Crystal Heights, and take the bike sidepath back north, cross the Shake Shack parking lot, and enjoy Crystal Cove State Beach on the way back to the coffee stop at Starbucks at mile 21.8 @ Bayside & PCH.
6 mile SHORT CUT:
Skip CDM and Newport Coast - at Mile 13.4 - CROSS PCH and turn RIGHT at Bayside to pick up route at mile 19.5 )
36.1 miles (21.8) +/-1,225 ft CF3 (33.9'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44128183

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

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Oct
7
6:00 AM06:00

UCI Anti Cancer Challenge Day

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.

If you donate $75 or more, contact Deby to get this free Team BCI Jersey!

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Sep
7
to Sep 10

Mammoth Gran Fondo Remote Get-Away

A significant number of BCI Riders are signed up to attend since announced in March, so we are making this an official remote ride!
Most are heading up on Thursday to get an extra night sleeping at elevation, then participating in the Friday acclimation rides to get used to riding at altitude, then riding on the Gran Fondo or Medio or Piccolo on Saturday and celebrating / recovering the night to head home Sunday.
The rides on Saturday are the Gran Fondo: 102 miles, Medio: 70 miles and Piccolo: 42 miles
If you typically do BCI’s medium rides, you’ll probably want to do the Piccolo.
For all the information,
see the post in PaceLines

Weekend leader, BCI Secretary Kim Gerrard, is coordinating a WhatsApp group to keep everyone in town connected on where to be and when!

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Sep
4
9:00 AM09:00

Labor Day Ride

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & leave the parking lot for others.
See our “
New-Normal Self-Serve” Ride System

Route Slip - Labor Day Ride to Newport Beach (8/19/23)
(The Crystal Cove Starbucks CLOSED in June,
so we’ll stop at another Starbucks at mile 21.8 @ Bayside & PCH)
36.1 miles (21.8) +/-1,225 ft CF3 (33.9'/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44128183

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Aug
26
to Aug 27

San Diego Weekend Remote

  • Bicycle Club of Irvine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

BCI Members are going back to San Diego this weekend:
The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is hosting their annual Bike the Bay on Sunday with a loop of San Diego Bay, including the opportunity to ride on the Coronado Bridge from Downtown to Coronado.
Plan to carpool & drive down Saturday, have a bit of a ride at 11 am, and have a late lunch before checking in, and then get up early Sunday to do the Bike the Bay. If you don’t want to stay, drive down EARLY Sunday for the ride and meet up with BCI members after the ride before you drive back home.

SIGN IN for BCI’s SATURDAY Point Loma Remote Ride

BCI SIGN IN FOR SUNDAY’s BIKE the BAY Ride
Share cell# and if staying Sat, & where to connect with the party!

The ‘Enny’s” are staying with some of the members already signed up at the Crown City Inn on Coronado (but that may require a 2 night minimum). Nearby is El Rancho Motel and a Best Western Plus and La Avenida Inn is close… Book your own room and ask for a late check out Sunday after the ride is finished, or stay until Monday morning.
There is a passenger ferry that handles bicycles that will get you to downtown for the ride start on Sunday morning, and back to Coronado after the ride. $8 each way.
If you stay closer to Down Town, or even in Old Town, you can ride or take the local trolly to the ride start and not have to catch the ferry.

First - REGISTER for the ride. (NO FREE-LOADING RIDE POACHERS !)
If staying on Coronado be sure to request the special ferry across to the ride start at 7am or 7:30 !
Second - Book a room or you may drive down EARLY Sunday morning…
Third - Sign up with BCI so we will know who is in town and how to reach each other!
Fourth - Sign In with BCI if you are also joining the Saturday 11am Point Loma ride
Fifth - Talk to Penny Poorman to get included on details and plans for Saturday lunch, Sunday Dinner, etc…

Going Sunday?
Some folks are willing to drive down to the ride start at 8am on Sunday morning and return after the ride - making it a one day event…,

Going Saturday? (or Friday?)
You may want to get to San Diego by 11am & enjoy a ride from Downtown: Park near the Broadway Pier (or at your lodging on Coronado, and ride to the $8 ferry at 10:30 over to San Diego - Broadway Pier) to do the BCI Point Loma Remote Ride: 26 mile ride to Old Town, down the San Diego River and up & over Point Loma with spectacular views of San Diego from the Cabrillo Monument and Point Loma Lighthouse. Penny has picked a great restaurant for late lunch after the Saturday ride.

Saturday Ride Start:
Meet up in the shade just south of the Broadway Pier, on the Embarcadero in San Diego at 11am: (If taking the $8 ferry over from Coronado - take the 10:30 departure to Broadway. Rider Packets for Sunday will be available after 11am on Saturday, so you can pick them up AFTER lunch or after the Point Loma Remote Ride.

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Aug
26
11:00 AM11:00

San Diego Remote (Point Loma Ride)

BCI Members are going back to San Diego this weekend:
If you just want to join in the FREE BCI ride on Saturday you can drive down, ride, join the gang after for dinner & drive home on Saturday night. Meet up in the shade just south of the Broadway Pier, on the Embarcadero.

Park downtown near the Broadway Pier to do this 26 mile ride at 11 am to Old Town, down the San Diego River and up & over Point Loma with spectacular views of San Diego from the Cabrillo Monument and Point Loma Lighthouse.
Penny has picked a great restaurant for late lunch @ 1:30 or after the Saturday ride: the
Carnitas Snack Shack
By 3 pm you can pick up your ride packets for Sunday’s Bike the Bay
at
Mission Brewing (1441 L Street)

Saturday Ride Start Location:

Route Slip: Point Loma Remote (7/19/23)
26 miles CF5 (52.5 ft per mile)
Map / Profile

 
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Jul
29
8:00 AM08:00

NewB Class

Intended for adults -
but re-experience the joy!

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

Sign in for Class & Ride: No need to sign in for the ride as well…

Route Slip (just print page 1 of 3)

BCI Members who are willing to coach & role model good bicycle driving are welcome to help out… Cycle of Safety members are especially welcome!

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Jul
22
11:00 AM11:00

BCI BBQ

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)

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Jul
22
9:00 AM09:00

"Sizzling Summer" Remote Rides

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

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Jun
10
8:30 AM08:30

Orange County Bicycle Rally

The BCI and Orange County Wheelmen (OCW) are coordinating a joint ride event to celebrate cycling and summer!
4 routes, followed with buy-your-own lunch at Hangar 24. (no free lunch this year)
There are NO BCI RIDES at Deerfield this day.

Route Slips (5/24/23) (S, M, L & L+)
(4 pages, 2 slips per page; print the pages you want and bring to the ride!)

The 47 mile Long Plus (+/-2,303 ft) will roll at 8:30
Regroup at Starbucks: El Toro & Montcliff @ mile 23
{CF 4 48.9’/m}
Map/Profile/.tcx

38.6 Long (+/-1,398 ft) starts at 9am
Regroup at Starbucks: Trabucco & Bake @ mile 19
{CF 3 36.2’/m}
Map/Profile/.tcx

26 mile Medium (+/-517 ft) starts at 9:30
Regroup at Peet’s: Avocado & PCH @ mile 11
Map/Profile/.tcx
{CF 1 19.9’/m}
and
18 mile Short (+/- 490 ft’) will roll at 10.
Regroup at Peet’s: Avocado & PCH @ mile 8
Map/Profile/.tcx
{CF 2 27.5’/m}

Restrooms will not be open at the start until 10am, but there are local options early on the routes.
Parking: Enter the lot & save your ticket - the folks at Hangar 24 will validate before you leave as their guest (no purchase required).
Hangar 24 will have their crafted brews and lunch options (or bring your own) for refueling after the ride (Start serving at 11 am)

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May
29
9:00 AM09:00

Memorial Day Ride to Crystal Cove

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & leave the parking lot for others.

We extended & modified one of our favorite Tuesday Routes to Crystal Cove from Deerfield:
Route Slip - Holiday Ride (full sheet: Fold don’t cut) (®7/26/22)
36.7 miles (16.2) +/-1,287 ft {CF 3 35.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39628645

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BCI Sponsors

 
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Apr
22
8:00 AM08:00

NewB Class

Intended for adults -
but re-experience the joy!

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... Woodbridge Lakes instead of YALE , Mason Regional Park, San Diego Creek instead of UNIVERSITY , San Diego Creek, the Regional Parks Bikeway and Walnut instead of HARVARD on the way back to the start.
ROUTE SLIPS: DCP#18 (only need to print pg 1)
Regroup: Panera Bread@Bison&MacArthur,Newport Bch
Short: 17.2 miles (8.9) +/-515 ft {CF 2 29.9’/m} Map/Profile/.tcx

We will meet at the picnic tables at DCP
(If there is a reservation we may 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

Sign in for Class & Ride: No need to sign in for the ride as well…

Route Slip (just print page 1 of 3)

BCI Members who are willing to coach & role model good bicycle driving are welcome to help out… Cycle of Safety members are especially welcome!

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Apr
15
8:30 AM08:30

Dana Point to(ward) Oceanside Remote Ride

Old Highway Bike Path

Lets do it again!
Ride along the beach though Doheny, Capistrano Beach, San Clemente, San Onofre,
Camp Pendleton to Oceanside Harbor !
We start in Dana Point Harbor, ride down the coast as far as you want, then RIDE back!


ROUTE SLIP <= Print & bring this
(with Freeway and USMC Base options)
Short: Dana Pt to Christianitos & back-
19 Miles   Map/Elevation

Medium: Dana Pt to Las Pulgas -
40 Miles Round Trip   Map/Elevation
(Most Popular)

Long: Dana Pt to Oceanside Harbor -
60 Miles Round Trip   Map/Elevation

THE TRAINS ARE NOT RUNNING UNTIL APR 17th !

The ride starts at the west end of Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point.  Park in either of the lots at the end across from each other, the one closest to the pier, or the other directly across the street. 
DO NOT PARK in the Ocean Institute parking lot. We will gather at the foot of the Pier & roll out as a club at 8:30. There are restrooms at the start.   Map Link to ride start  W3W: finds.graphic.sentences

Camp Pendleton Access: If you do not have a BASE BIKE PASS from the USMC, you will have to ride the freeway shoulder between Las Pulgas and Harbor Drive. It’s faster, shorter, safer, but loud. See Base Pass info here.

After ride treat - We like to stop at the Scoop Deck inside Coffee Importers for a great ice cream…
https://goo.gl/maps/S4eB8yZkkfatcsL97 https://coffeeimporters.com/

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Mar
18
8:00 AM08:00

NewB Class

Intended for adults - but re-experience the joy!

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... We will detour on DEERFIELD to the Walnut Trail instead of IRVINE CENTER, the Regional Parks Connector Bikeway instead of HARVARD & TUSTIN RANCH and Peters Canyon and Regional Parks Connector instead of YALE and the Walnut Trail instead of IRVINE CENTER on the way back to the start.
ROUTE SLIPS: DCP#13 (only need to print pg 1)
Regroup: Peet’s Coffee-Newport & Old Irvine,Tustin
Short: 14.7 miles (6.8), +/-276 ft {CF 1 18.8’/m} Map/Profile/.tcx

We will meet at the picnic tables at DCP
(If there is a reservation we may 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

Sign in for Class & Ride: No need to sign in for the ride as well…

Route Slip (just print page 1 of 3)

BCI Members who are willing to coach & role model good bicycle driving are welcome to help out… Cycle of Safety members are especially welcome!

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Mar
17
9:45 AM09:45

Tom's Farms Remote (with Trains) Date Changed due to RAIN

Ride Start: Riverside - La Sierra Station

Route Options:
2 ways out (A or B) x 3 ways back ( 1, 2 or 3) = 6 options:

Routes Slips on 2 pages:

Option A: Around Lake Mathews to Tom’s Farms 13.6 +727/-403 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38813434
Option B: UP to Lake to Tom’s Farms 12.9 +1,078/-754 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38813379

Option 1: Tom’s Farms to Anaheim the EASY way 32.7 +536/-1,441 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38813596
Option 2: Tom’s Farms to Anaheim the HARD way 32.4 +1,308/-2,215 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38813661
Option 3: Tom’s Farms to Corona West 13.1 +235/-712 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38813181

If not sure which of the options you want to do -
print both pages of routes & bring them along;
we will have time on the train to see who wants to do what before starting at La Sierra… (A or B)
and again before leaving Tom’s Farms (1, 2 or 3)

Catch the IE/OC Line train #800 to Riverside-La Sierra. It stops at LN/MV, Irvine. Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange & Anaheim Canyon. (NOT ANAHEIM) No Service from San Clemente or San Juan due to track closure. Arrives at LA SIERRA at 9:27. Get a 1 way ticket & if qualified get 1/2 price.
Their Mobile App works better than ticket machines at the stations so load it & set it up before Friday morning…
Arrive at La Sierra - South Riverside at 9:34
The Hardest route
will ride UP La Sierra past lake Mathews and drop into Temescal Canyon down Cajalco Road then head south to Tom’s Farms near Glen Ivy for some food… the Less Hilly will go farther AROUND the lake to Temescal Canyon…
After brunch we will head back down Temescal and cross UPPER Corona to the SART back downstream to the Anaheim ARTIC station.

6 OPTIONS: “Most of the ride is downhill or flat…”
A (13.6) or B (12.9) out to Tom’s, 1 ,2 or 3 back to a train

A1 • Less Hilly 46.2 miles +1,270 ft
A2 • Easy out - Hard return 46 miles +2,035 ft
A3 • Short Cut 26.7 miles +968 ft

B1 • Hard out & Hard return 45.6 miles +1,771 ft
B2 • HILLY 45.6 miles +2,367 ft of climb
B3 • Harder Shortest 26 miles +1,313 ft

Option B2: Lake Mathews Ride to Anaheim -
Hardest to Tom’s & Hardest to Anaheim
45.3 miles then train back home…
Map/Elevation (the Long & Hilly way)

Option A1: Skips Lake Mathews and upper Corona’s hills…
Flattest Ride to Anaheim -
46.3 miles then train back home…

Map/Elevation
(the SLIGHTLY Longer but MUCH Flatter & Less Scenic way)

From Anaheim there are several trains back toward Irvine on the OC Line. (600’s)
#682 @ 2:55, #600 @ 4:11, #684 @ 4:35, #602 @ 5:15, #686 @ 5:31, #604@6:26
& #688 @ 715 (LAST TRAIN)

Option A3: Short Cut
skips climbs to Lake Mathews

26.6 miles +968 ft / -1,122 ft

Option B3: Harder Short Cut
climbs to Lake Mathews on way out

26 miles +1,301 ft / -1,454 ft

Both catch the 815 or 817 trains
from Corona West
IEOC Line trains (800’s) do not stop at Anaheim, but they do the same stops all the way from Orange on. #815 @ 1:44, #8:17 @ 3:13 (LAST TRAIN)

Map/Elevation (26.6 mile easier short cut - Option A3)

Map/Elevation (26 mile harder & shortest - Option B3)

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Jan
2
6:30 AM06:30

Rose Parade Remote

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

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Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

Turkey Burner - Riverside Remote

Our “Day-After-Thanksgiving” ride to burn off our Thursday feasting!
Join us on this year’s “Turkey Burner” adventure from Riverside to Anaheim Canyon & train return.
Unfortunately this is a Holiday for Metrolink and only Saturday trains will be running…

Face Covers Still Required On Board Trains

DRIVE to Riverside. (Sorry - No morning train to Riverside this day!)
We will ride to the famous Mission Inn, view the mysterious old Inn with it’s holiday decorations a bit then roll over to Tio’s Tacos for breakfast.
Then we’ll take a leisurely ride to Anaheim Canyon ( or Corona West or out-n-back to Riverside) to catch trains BACK TO RIVERSIDE.

Ride Start: Riverside - Downtown Station

Ride to Corona-West - 22.5 miles
At 3pm Evans Brewing Tap Room opens -
A great place to cool down, hydrate & wait for the 4:14 train - just 1/2 mile from the station!
22.5 miles +733 ft / -1,020 ft {CF 3 +32.6’/m & CF -4 -45.3’/m}
Map/Elevation - 22.5 miles Riverside to Corona West (Short)

Ride to Norco “out & back” - 23 to 29 miles (Medium & Medium +)
Follow route slip to mile 12.1 or 14.6 & then turn around & double back to the start…

Ride to Anaheim Canyon -
39.3 miles
+1,118 ft / -1,748 ft {CF 2 +28.4’/m & CF -4 -44.5’/m}
Map/Elevation - 39.3 miles Riverside to Anaheim Canyon (Long)

 

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Nov
25
9:00 AM09:00

Day after Thanksgiving "Turkey Burner"

We have a remote ride from Riverside with trains but if you want a local hilly option to burn off some feasting, here is past years’ traditional local Turkey Burner to enjoy!

Ride Start:  Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & gather at building
See our “Self-Serve Sign-In” Ride System
There may be no starter assigned; gather & roll together!

Regroup: Starbucks –San Juan Capistrano; Del Obispo & Camino Capistrano

Route Slip: Turkey Burner (11/2/22)
38.9 miles, (18.8) +/- 2,234 ft {hilly – CF 5 57.4’/m}
ICD/Moulton, Camino Capistrano, Marguerite, Jeronimo
Profile / Map MEDIUM
44.3 miles, (24.5) +/-2,607 ft {hilly - CF 5 58.8’/m}
Toledo, El Toro, Olympiad/Felipe, Camino Capistrano, Marguerite, Jeronimo
Profile / Map LONG

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Nov
12
8:30 AM08:30

Vets, Bikes & Boats

A wonderful support program for veterans and first responders is hosting a special day for Veterans Day Weekend and BCI is invited! This FREE* event is sponsored by Life Aid. This is a great opportunity to socialize with a great mix of people you might otherwise never meet, and have a fun day.

Lunch is included - donated by the American Legion post 291 in Newport Beach.
Kayak / SUP rental is being donated by the Newport Aquatic Center

8:30 Meet at Cove Hotel in Long Beach
9:00 Ride 20+ miles to Newport Beach
11:15 Free Lunch at the 291 American Legion Post
Ride back to Long Beach, or put in a detour to upper Newport Bay:
1:30 Kayak for Free at the Newport Aquatics Center (NAC) for an hour
2:30 Hose off, change & ride back to Long Beach
(a sag vehicle will bring your change of clothes to the NAC for you)

*FREE - But donations are welcome…

Please REGISTER with them for a head count for lunch, and if you are a BCI member, please ALSO register with BCI to secure your club accident insurance and cover BCI for sending you on this event.
BCI Member - Sign up with BOTH buttons - Guest / Non member - Just sign in with Life Aid button:

Possible Routes: NOT THEIR OFFICIAL ONES
Long Beach to Newport Beach: 23.5 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41367895
American Legion Post to NAC (4.6 miles) then back to Long Beach: 30 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41367949

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Oct
8
6:00 AM06:00

UCI Anti Cancer Challenge Day

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 directly on their site. Scroll down and identify yourself as a member of Team BCI!

6:00 AM – Registration Open, VIP Lounge and Rider Central Open*
6:45 AM – 100-mile
7:00 AM – 60-mile
8:00 AM – Festival Opens
8:00 AM – 35-mile
8:15 AM – 14-mile
9:15 AM – 5K and 10K Run/Walk Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM – 5K and 10K Run/Walk
10:00 AM – Finish Line BBQ Open and live musical entertainment
11:00 AM – Run/Walk and Team Awards
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Live musical entertainment
2:00 PM – Festival Concludes

*VIP Lounge and Rider Central remain open until last rider returns

Routes*:
5K: https://www.strava.com/routes/2726889165269433456
10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4874249092
100-mile: https://www.strava.com/routes/2934148385685534322
60-mile: https://www.strava.com/routes/2934148268757726914
35-mile: https://www.strava.com/routes/2934148153210560448
14-mile: https://www.strava.com/routes/2934144072289361522

*subject to change

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Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00

Labor Day Ride

Ride Start: Deerfield Park
Please park on streets & leave the parking lot for others.
See our “
New-Normal Self-Serve” Ride System

Heat Advisory: This week we are having a heat wave.
Feel free to stay home, ride early, ride a shorter route,
remember to drink more water, and read
Randy Profeta’s 2018 PaceLines article on HEAT.

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Aug
21
8:30 AM08:30

San Diego Remote - San Diego Bay

Can’t make the weekend? Drive down EARLY Sunday to join the ride:
Park at the transit center & meet up with us on the inland (east) side of the tracks. If you can hold folks luggage until they get back from the ride in your car you will be very popular! (let Bill know !)
8 Meet up at the Ride Start: Old Town Transit Center & RIDE @ 8:30
w3w: shadow.insert.snake
Google: https://goo.gl/maps/o3a7s61tqPa4nPWX9
Route Slips (1 on 1 sheet: Fold don’t cut) (5/8/22)
32 miles +/- 532 ft
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39189078
9:00 Catch ferry to Coronado at mile 3.9 - on water 1.5 miles ($7 fare)
From the Coronado side we will have a spectacular view of Downtown, can visit the historic Hotel Coronado, ride the ‘strand’ to the southern end of the shallow bay, grab a cold brew coffee at Trident in Imperial Beach, visit Bayside Park, have a side trip option to visit the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge visitor center and grab a snack & hot coffee at The Rambler in Chula Vista, and return to Down Town, ride the ‘Embarcadero’ and on back toward Old Town.
The route is only 37.1 miles - including 1.5 miles on the ferry, and if running out of time or energy, the local light rail has stations along the route to cut the ride short & take the light rail back to Down Town or all the way back to Old Town.
Grab a lunch, and explore Old Town, before you head home. The weekenders will be taking the 3:27 Coaster 679 from Old Town on their way back.

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Aug
20
1:00 PM13:00

San Diego Remote - Mission Bay

If you can’t join the whole weekend, drive down for the afternoon ride and dinner!
Get there by 11:30 to meet the group, grab a light lunch & explore Old Town …
or get to the ride start at 1 pm.
If you can hold folks luggage until dinner you will be very popular! (let Bill know !)

Ride Start: the flagpole in Washington Square in the Plaza of Old Town
w3w: global.asset.quick
Google: https://goo.gl/maps/AonjD6qAFjovwQhB6

Route Slips (2 on 1 sheet)
23.9 miles +340/-356 ft
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39322515
Ride ends at Casa Guadalajara for a cold beer, glass of Sangria or a Margarita…

5:00 Gather for early dinner on the patio of Casa Guadalajara
w3w: petal.emerge.cone
Google: https://goo.gl/maps/Q5V5YiscrWoWryiu5
Please RSVP for a seat at dinner when you sign in for the ride.

After dinner - you can drive on home…
or spend the night & ride Sunday Morning around San Diego Bay

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Aug
20
to Aug 21

San Diego Remote Weekend

Train to Oceanside, Ride 16 miles to Solana Beach (or not) & then train to Old Town San Diego.
Find your lodging & drop off your bags, (pack light - carry a daypack or bag on your bike) then enjoy a 23 mile afternoon ride around Mission Bay before dinner.
Return to Old Town early Sunday morning to meet up and ride 37 miles to downtown San Diego, Ferry across the bay to Coronado. Check out the historic Coronado Inn and then ride the loop around the bay, returning to Old Town. Fetch your baggage & get back to Old Town Station to catch the train at 3:20 to Oceanside. We will have dinner in Oceanside & catch the train @ 5:36 back toward Irvine.

Saturday Timeline
OPTION 1 -
8:30 Meet up at the Irvine Train Station to board at at IEOC 857 from Irvine to Oceanside
(or catch the 857 from MV/LN, SJC or San Clemente…or Tustin, SA or Orange! )
9:41 Arrive in Oceanside - 55 minutes for breakfast before the Coaster 674

OPTION 1a - Hang out - breakfast in Oceanside waiting until 10:36 to Board Coaster 674 from Oceanside to Old Town Transit Center

OPTION 1b -Ride 12 miles to Encinitas 9:41 to 10:55 = 1 hour 11 minutes to ride Ride 11.9 miles (>10 mph) See details page for ROUTE SLIP to board @ 10:55 the Coaster 674 from Oceanside at Encinitas

OPTION 1c - Ride 16 miles to to Solana Beach 9:41 to 11:01 = 1 hour 20 minutes to ride 15.7 miles ( >12 mph) - See details page for ROUTE SLIP to board @ 11:01 the Coaster 674 from Oceanside at Solana Beach
11:31 Coaster 674 arrives in Old Town


OPTION 2
- Drive from home to Old Town Station; (skip the trains) to make the 1pm ride start.


1:00 RIDE MISSION BAY
See details page for ROUTE SLIP


5:00 Ride ends at Casa Guadalajara for a cold beer, glass of Sangria or a Margarita… and dinner

5:30 Gather for early dinner on the patio of Casa Guadalajara


Sunday Timeline
(Spend the night or drive down EARLY Sunday morning & park at Old Town Transit Center)

8:30 RIDE SAN DIEGO BAY See details page for ROUTE SLIP
9:00 Catch ferry to Coronado at mile 3.9 -

Grab lunch, and explore Old Town, and fetch your bag before meeting the train north @ 3:20:
3:27 Coaster 679 from Old Town to Oceanside
4:22 Arrive in Oceanside - 72 minutes for an early dinner while waiting for the Metrolink OC 667
5:36 OC 667 from Oceanside to Irvine (or where you started)
6:34 Stop in Irvine (after stops in San Clemente, SJC, MV/LN and later stops at Tustin, SA & Orange)

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