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These are the routes we rotate on Tuesdays from University Park
Each ride is planned as 30 miles
with a 25* mile shortcut version.
Click HERE for the upcoming Tuesday schedule
Click the NAME to get Route Slip as a printable .pdf
L & R are obvious turns, *L suggests using a 2 stage box turn, °L lets you know it is circle left, around most of a round-a-bout, but there are some other obscure codes also found on them - see the route slip cue glossary HERE.
Some lines are now color tinted:
Light Blue means it’s a sidewalk or sidepath.
Pink means it is on a bike path.
Grey shows the portions different between the full 30ish and the short cut 25ish options.
(Date is of current version created or updated)
Description is the coffee stop regroup point
## miles (## to regroup) +/-### elevation {CF # ##.#’/m is Average elevation per mile}
14 & 18 are less than 20’/m; (Climb Factor 1)
01 & 13 25 are in the 20’s. (Climb Factor 2)
Most routes are 30’/m to 40’/m. (Climb Factor 3 & 4)
06 & 17 30 are over 50’/m. (Climb Factor 5)
Click ridewithgps.com link to see the map with elevations
&/or download a .tcx file to your GPS device

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Note -
RideWithGPS does provide a rough Cuesheet for each route,
but the BCI Route Slip is most accurate and will fit on 1/2 page slip…
For Tuesdays, most are formatted with 30 mile & 25 mile side-by-side, so if you want 2 copies - print double sided and cut in half to have 2 sets on one sheet of paper. NEW FORMAT BEING ADDED - Doubled 2-on-one page, plus a larger full sheet for each route. Print the page you want to ride.


Some bits are tricky; for places where it would be easy to get lost, there are
> Detail of Mile X / X mini maps being posted. Miles refers to the route slip turns.

ROADS CHANGE - THESE ROUTES MAY BE OUTDATED IF NOT RECENTLY POSTED and we can’t guarantee the route is still undisturbed by road work or new options, and we can’t assume any responsibility if you choose to follow any of them as a club ride or on your own, and the Members’ supplemental insurance does not cover you if you ride these when not scheduled by the club.
Please report any link, route or map errors to Rides@BikeIrvine.org

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ROUTE SLIPS: Tu01 Lake Forest: Trabuco & Bake (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks / McDonalds @ Irvine/Trabuco & Bake

30.2 miles (19.9) +/-969 ft {CF 3 32.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26599732  

24.9* miles (14.5) +/-577 ft {CF 2 23.2’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26599780
(skips Tustin Ranch, Orchard Hills & Portola)
> Detail of Mile 10.6-10.9 (only on short cut*)
Control #3 lane & clear RTOLs!

> Detail of Mile 20.1-21.9 / 14.8-16.6*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu02 Newport Beach: Bison & MacArthur (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Mag’s Donuts / Starbucks on Bison between MacArthur & Camelback

29.9 miles (19.4) +/-1,212 ft {CF 4 40.5’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35427519
> Detail of Mile 19.5-19.9 (only on full 30)

25.2* miles (19.4) +/-991 ft {CF 3 39.3’/m}
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/35427345
(skips MacArthur, San Joaquin and Back Bay on return) 
> Detail of Mile 19.5-21.3 (only on short cut*)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu03 Foothill Ranch (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
including the Borrego Trail to the Dunkin' Donuts on Market @ Portola

30.7 miles (17.1) +/-1,322 ft {CF 4 43.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23564296

25.3* miles (11.7) +/-1,075 ft {CF 4 42.3’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21690273
(Skips Culver, Portola, Modjeska, Irvine Blvd )

> Detail of Mile 14.9-16 / 9.6-10.7*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu04 Newport Coast via Laguna Beach (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Blk Dot (formerly Starbucks) @ Crystal Cove Center on Coast Highway

30.4 miles (15.8) +/-1,173 ft {CF 3 38.6’/m}
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11728527
> Detail of Mile 12.0 - 12.3 (only on full 30) 

25.3* miles (10.6) +/-966 ft {CF 3 38.2’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18677499
(Skips Laguna Canyon & Laguna Beach) 

DETOUR ON 30 MILE ROUTE TODAY
There is 1/2 mile of construction zone on Lagna Canyon.
It is a segment wher ethere is no shoulder, concrete bariers adn you must take the lane. You can ‘time the light’ to follow a platoon of traffic and ride downhill before the next platoon of traffic catches up with you.
To avoid it, take the SHORT CUT route, or the detour:
Pavona Sidewalk & Romano sidewalk to Lake Forest Road to Moulton to El Toro Road. The construction is at mile 8.4 but to detour, you must cross the 133 @ mile 4.5.
The DETOUR WILL ADD 2.5 MILES to today’s ride. Map/Profile/.tcx
This DETOUR will be offered until the construction work is completed by Caltrans.

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu05 Lake Forest: Alton & Rancho Pkwy (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks @ Alton & Rancho Parkway

30 miles (14.8) +/-1,216 ft {CF 4 40.5’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29319880

25* Miles (10.4) +/-988 ft {CF 3 39.5’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29319758
(skips Yale, Hicks Canyon, Portola, Portola Springs, Modjeska, Irvine Blvd on way up
& Antibes, Paloma & Portola on return) 

> Detail of Mile 14.8-17 / 10.3-12.2*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu06 Corona del Mar (3/3/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks or Bruegger’s @ PCH & Goldenrod

30.2 miles (16.4) +/-1,636 ft {CF 5 54.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14751662

24.9* miles (11.1) +/-902 ft {CF 3 36.5’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11728676
(Skips climb over Spy Glass, San Joaquin Hills & Newport Coast) 

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu07 Lake Forest: Lake Forest & Serrano (10/16/23)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Bagels & Brew @ Lake Forest & Serrano

30.3 miles (20.1) +/-1,413 ft {CF 4 46.6’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26548094
> Detail of Mile 14.4-15.2 (only on full 30)

25.3* miles (15.2) +/-1,012 ft {CF 4 40.0’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21690275
(Skips upper Bake, Glenn Ranch & Aliso Creek Trail)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu08 Irvine: Woodbury (3/19/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks' & Panera Bread @ Sand Canyon & Irvine Blvd

30.1 miles (18.4) +/-1,159 ft {CF 3 38.6’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24710673
> Detail of Mile 18.7-19.9 (only on full 30)

24.9* miles (16.2) +/-976 ft {CF 3 39.2’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21690286
(Skips a bit of the Great Park, and mazes in Northwood)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu09 Newport Beach: Fashion Island (3/26/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks @ Fashion Island

30.3 miles (20.3) +/-1,072 ft {CF 3 35.4’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33937063

25.5* miles (17) +/-917 ft {CF 3 36.0’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11729889
(Skips Quail Hill & Laguna Canyon)

> Detail of Mile 20.2-20.6 / 16.9-17.3*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu10 Mission Viejo: Santa Margarita & Los Alisos (4/2/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Einstein Bro's @ RSM Pkwy & Los Alisos

30.1 miles (14.1) +/-1,103 ft {CF 3 36.6’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29519515

26.7* miles (13.2) +/-1,071 ft {CF 4 40.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21690290
(Skips climb up Serrano, Marguerite & some of
Los Alisos/Muirlands/Barranca, ICD & West Yale Loop on return)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu11 Newport Coast : Crystal Cove (6/20/23)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Crystal Cove Shake Shack on PCH @ Crystal Cove

30 miles (15.6) +/-1,036 ft {CF 3 34.5’/m}
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11629804

25* miles (11.6) +/-934 ft {CF 3 37.4’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21690293
(Skips Michelson, Von Karman, Dove, Birch, Orchard, Orchid, Bayside, Mesa, Bayview Trail & Larkspur/Seaview and Michelson on return)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu12 Irvine: Orchard Park (4/16/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Peet's @ Orchard Park@ Portola & Culver

30 miles (17.7) +/-1,102 ft {CF 3 36.7’/m}
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11629991

25.4* miles (16.4) +/-829 ft {CF 3 32.6’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25612901
(Skips Tustin Ranch / Von Karman to Michelson) 

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu13 Irvine: Los Olivos (4/29/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Starbucks @ Research & ICD

29.9 miles (15.6) +1,177 ft {CF 3 39.4’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46436273

24.9* miles (11.2) +/-639 ft {CF 2 25.7’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25902494
(Skip climbs up Ridgeline & Santa Vittoria, & shortens JOST & Yale )

> Detail of Mile 4.5-5.6 (only on short cut)
> Detail of Mile 9.9 / 7.1*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu14 Tustin (12/12/23)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Kéan Coffee @ Main & Newport

30.1 miles (14.7) +/-525 ft {CF 1 17.4’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38475693

25.1* miles (15) +/-378 ft {CF 1 15.1’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38475705
(skips Cowan Heights / North Tustin segment)

> Detail of Mile 2.4-4.0
> Detail of Mile 11.5-16.0

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu15 Irvine: Hoag (5/5/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
W Café @ Sand Canyon & Hoag Hospital

29.9 miles (18.7) +/-1,042 ft {CF 3 34.8’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32000419

25* miles (15.7) +/-804 ft {CF 3 32.2’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32000405
(skips Walnut & Tustin Ranch, Orchard Hills on way out,
and Antivo/Research & Scientific and Knowlcrest & Quail Ridge on return)

> Detail of mile 16.4 / 13.4*
> Detail of mile 24.5 / 19.8*
> Detail of Mile 26.9 / 22.2*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu16 Orange (2/28/23)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Tru Bru Organic Coffee @ Newport & Chapman

30.9 miles (13) +/-1,378 ft {CF 4 44.6’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32694397
> Detail of Mile 13-15.5 (only on full 30)

25.8* miles (13) +/-1,179 ft {CF 4 45.7’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32694235
(skips Orange Park Acres horse country and Emus, Climb over Cannon,
Crawford Canyon - Cowan Heights / North Tustin segment)

> Detail of Mile 25.7 / 20.5*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu17 Newport Beach: Ford & San Miguel (12/26/23)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
Chaupain Bakery / Pavillions Starbucks @ Ford & San Miguel

30.2 miles (16.1) +/-1,629 ft {CF 5 53.9’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32052744
> Detail of Mile 3.5-4.8 (only on full 30)
> Detail of Mile 17 - 19.3 (only on full 30)

24.9* miles (13.1) +/-1,164 ft {CF 4 46.3’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32052482
(skips Ridgeline & Corona del Mar)
> Detail of Mile 0.0-2.8 (only on short cut*)

> Detail of Mile 16-16.3 / 13.0-13.3*

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu18 Costa Mesa (1/2/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
including the Santa Ana River to the French’s / Starbucks @ Baker & Fairview

30 miles (18) +/-488 ft {CF 1 16.3’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37968276
> Detail of Mile 17.9-18.2 (only on full 30)

24.9* miles (15.2) +/-357 ft {CF 1 14.3’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37968243
(Skips PCH out & Victoria, Warner, Tustin Ranch on return)

> Detail of Mile 7.4-11.5 (only on short cut*)
> Detail of Mile 14.5-15.5 (only on short cut*)

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu20 Orange via Santa Ana (1/16/24)
2 pages: 25 & 30
including the Santa Ana paths, North Flower district to the
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf / Corner Bakery @ Main & Memory Lane in Orange

30 miles (13.9) +/-417 ft {CF 1 13.8’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41570341

26.2* miles (13.9) +/-335 ft {CF 1 12.8’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41568407
(Skips 3.8 miles across Tustin on return)

> Detail of Mile 5.8-5.9
> Detail of Mile 8.6-18

Note - This is not a typical Tuesday Ride - LOTS of turns and short city blocks…
If you don’t want to do this ride, there WILL be others who will ‘mutiny’ and ride route #T13 instead so print !

ROUTE SLIPS: Tu21 Irvine (1/22/24)
3 pages: Both, 25 & 30
The Olive Grove Café on Burt/Progress, west of Sand Canyon

29.9 miles (14.9) +/-687 ft {CF 2 22.9’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41602018
> Detail of Mile 17-24 (only on full 30)

25* miles (14.9) +/-522ft {CF 2 20.9’/m}
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41602046
(Skips some of Spectrum, Thomas, Rockfield, Bake and upper SD Creek on return)

> Detail of Mile 10-17

Savvy Tips for Route 21:
The full route takes Bake across the 405 freeway...
Even though Bake is a Class II bikeway, Irvine and Caltrans have failed to paint any of the Complete Streets tools, and allows both right lanes to enter the freeway at two high speed entrances. Mile 19.7 to 20.3 can be a very stressful 1/2 mile.
Even though posted at 50 MPH, motorists speed on Bake, and they accelerate as they merge into the high speed entrances, making it critical for cyclists to assert their lane position early to be seen and safely cross the freeway.
You can’t signal and hope to be let over, you need to time your merge and be assertive.

Rockfield to Bake: @Mile 19.7
• Pause on Rockfield to regroup; several cyclists together have an advantage to be seen and control any lane. Pausing also lets you time the signal so less traffic is coming down Bake behind you as you merge into the road.
• Merge out of the narrowing #4 lane as soon as possible to control the #3 lane.
There is no room to ride the gutter & share the #4 lane with passing vehicles.
Clear the #4 RTOL: take & Control the #3 lane or take the sidewalk.
If you don’t feel safe merging over, use a driveway to get onto the sidewalk.

Bake to 405 NB entrance: Mile 19.9
• If you are already controlling the #3 lane, motorists heading for the freeway will pass on the right in the #4 RTOL. Those going straight can merge and pass you in the #1 or #2 lanes on your left.
• If you try to control the #4 RTOL you will have speeding motorist passing and entering the freeway across you from the #3 combo lane, and will be unable to merge over to control the #3 lane. Just stay right and use the shoulder.
• If you make it to the shoulder or ride the sidewalk, watch out at the crosswalk. If one lane stops for you the second lane may not.
Controlling the #3 combo lane really is safest.

BAKE to 405 SB entrance: Mile 20.3
• There is an unmarked bike lane over the bridge, but merge back out to control the #3 combo lane as early as possible, well before the bike lane ends for a RTOL.
• If you make it to the shoulder after the bike lane ends or ride the sidewalk, watch out at the crosswalk. If one lane stops for you the second lane may not.
• Past the exit, everyone can get together in the bike lane at mile 20.4.

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