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Apr
3
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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 & refreshments
7:00 Presentation

Afterwards, there’ll be a drawing with prizes.

Guest Speaker: Nancy Kim, PT OCS 
Topic: “Exercise for Cyclists"  - Nancy will show us the top exercises for cyclists to improve performance and prevent injury. 

Nancy Kim is co-owner of Alloy Personal Training Irvine 

  • A Physical Therapist for 22 years. Has worked in outpatient orthopedics, both at hospital-based and private practices.

  • Currently works with Luna Physical Therapy, which delivers outpatient orthopedics at the patient’s home.

  • Nancy is a co-owner of Alloy Personal Training Irvine with her husband, a brand new small group personal training gym at Westpark Plaza. 

  • An Irvine resident over 20 years. 

  • During her free time, Nancy enjoys taking their son to Parkour training, teaching him to ride a bike, and doing outdoor activities with family such as hiking, going to the park and pool.

Also on the Program: Bil Sellin, Ride Coordinator will help explain to all how Ride with GPS works, and how, as a BCI Member, we can get turn by turn route cues through a smart phone or GPS device for free. For tips in advance, see this info and get set up: install the Ride with GPS app on your phone, and sign up for their free ‘starter’ account if not already a user.
We will also attempt to explain, with help from other members, how to link your GPS device to Strava to feed your rides to the BCI Ridership Challenge.

Mark your calendars! Future meeting dates:
June 5 - Keri Caffrey will discuss CyclingSavvy 
Aug 14 - Presentation TBD
Oct. 30 - Annual Meeting, Keynote Speaker: Tony Cruz will share about his bike racing career
If you have a suggestion for future meetings, please contact bod@BikeIrvine.org

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.

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Apr
5
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Apr
11
to Apr 12

Carpinteria Remote Weekend : Add Friday !

  • Holiday Inn Express (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drive up Friday to get an early start for a weekend of fun; enjoy spectacular sunset and dining options and be fresh Saturday morning for the Saturday Rides and be there for the FundaySunday Remote on Sunday and extend another 2 nights to get in riding in Solvang (DTBA) !

Lodging recommendation: Book your own best deal…
Holiday Inn Express * * * or Motel 6 * * next door…
(or camp at Carpinteria State Beach)

SATURDAY:
We will gather at the Holiday Inn Express and all roll out together at 9am

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Apr
12
to Apr 13

Carpinteria Remote Weekend

  • Holiday Inn Express (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drive up early Saturday (or Friday!) for a weekend of fun;
4 routes to choose from on Saturday - enjoy an amazing sunset - full moon the next day and join the
FundaySunday Remote ! Extend another 2 nights to get in more riding in Solvang !

Lodging recommendation: Book your own best deal…
Holiday Inn Express * * * or Motel 6 * *
(or camp at Carpinteria State Beach)

SATURDAY:
We will gather at the Holiday Inn Express and all roll out together to Ventura, then the Longer rides head up the Ojai Bikeway; The Long peels off to Lake Casitas while the Long Plus and Metric Century head to Ojai for lunch before returning to Carpinteria.

Carpinteria Remote Routes (1/26/25)

Carpinteria to Ventura
(Medium)
Lunch in Ventura at Mile 16.7
33.2 miles +791 feet CF 2 (23.8’/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49526488

Carpinteria Lake Casitas Loop (Long)
42.7 miles +2,540 ft CF 5 (59.5’/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49526347

Carpinteria to Ojai & back over Lake Casitas (Long Plus)
Lunch in Ojai at Mile 30
51.4 miles +2,761 ft CF 5 (53.7’/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49526339

Carpinteria to Ojai & Back (Metric Century)
Lunch in Ojai at Mile 30
61.8 miles +1,785 ft CF 2 (28.9’/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49526576

SUNDAY
Check out & at 8:30 Roll on over
to meet the
FundaySunday ‘day trippers
gathering at Island Brewery…
West on Carpinteria, Left on Linden,
Left just before the RR Xing

1.1 mile +2 ft (1.8’/m)
CF0
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49557594

FundaySunday Carpinteria & Santa Barbara (1/22/25)
34.4 miles +1,386 feet CF4 (40.3 ‘/m)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49439382

Members and Guests Please SIgn Up!

 
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Apr
13
9:00 AM09:00

FundaySunday REMOTE

A different option for a Second Sunday Ride!
If you can’t
get away for the whole weekend, drive up for one day!
We have another ride that STARTS and ENDS at a remote location for lunch!
This month we will explore Santa Barbara!
Park near Island Brewing Company in Carpinteria, & be ready to ride at 9am; (It is less than 2 1/2 hours from Irvine, or stay the night with others up for the weekend at a local hotel - or camp!
Lodging recommendation: Book your own best deal…
Holiday Inn Express * * * or Motel 6 * * (or camp at Carpinteria State Beach)
Extend a couple of nights & head for Solvang area Monday & Tuesday!

We will explore the area from Carpinteria to Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara & back, including the clock tower view from the County Courthouse and a visit to the Santa Barbara Mission, and along the beachfront of Santa Barbara. We’ll stop for a snack in Santa Barbara and be back to Carpinteria to enjoy beer and pizza for a late lunch at the end of the ride.
No Drop route with several regroups.

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Apr
13
to Apr 15

Solvang Remote Extension : Add Monday & Tuesday!

Don’t have to get back to work on Monday? Extend the Carpinteria Weekend or FundaySunday with 2 nights in Buellton and enjoy 2 days of riding in the Solvang area!
After the FundaySunday, drive up the highway about 1 hour to Buellton for dinner; spend the night ready to enjoy a selection of ride options on Monday and Tuesday…

Lodging recommendation:
Pete van Nuys has set us up again with a discount booking - only $149 + tx/night
book through THIS LINK by March 23rd
After that - you will have to Book your own best deal…
MONDAY: Hampton Inn * * * 2 nights Apr 13-15
(or cheaper options in Buellton or camp at Flying Flags campground)

SUNDAY:
Drive up to Beullton from OC or Carpinteria
MONDAY:
We will roll out 8. Meet in the lobby of the Hampton Inn.
We will have all day and be back to walk to a nearby restaurant or drive to dinner…
TUESDAY:
We can ask for late check out (after 11) & have time for some more riding if we roll again at 8am - loading up and heading back to OC in the evening to cross LA after rush hour.

Solvang Remote Routes

18.2 miles +886 ft {CF 4 48’/m}
to Los Olivos, & return down Ballard Canyon (4 slips per page)
Map/Elevation

24.1 miles +1,240 ft {CF 5 51’/m}
to Nojoqui Falls, Folding Hills Winery, Hwy 101 to Buellton (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

31 miles +659 ft {CF 2 27’/m}
From La Purisima Mission
(not Buellton) to Lompoc Surf (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

38 miles +2,394 ft {CF 6 63’/m}
to Los Olivos, Zaca Mesa, Ballard Canyon (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

41.7 miles +2,000 ft {CF 4 48’/m}
to Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc (lunch), La Purisma Mission, 246 back (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

41.9 miles +2,726 ft {CF 6 65’/m}
to Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez, & back on 246 (2 per page)
Map/Elevation

70.1 miles +5,257 ft {CF 7 75’/m}
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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May
3
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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May
23
to May 31

Carson City Scene

Green, Luscious, Breathtaking!

Join BCI for a week of cycling and adventure in and around
Carson City, Nevada at the end of May.

Yes, you are cycling by and experiencing this or hiking in through the meadow.  Likely this is our weather condition on our adventure together the week of late May 2025!

LODGING:
Hampton Inn & Suites $143/night + tax
My Place Hotel; $109/night + tax

BOOK YOUR ROOM then REGISTER HERE!

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Jun
5
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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

Guest Speaker / Program: TBA

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!

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.

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Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Jun
21
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 our BCI Picnic after!


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

NO RIDES FROM DEERFIELD PARK TODAY

! ! !

NO RIDES FROM DEERFIELD PARK TODAY ! ! !

Directions: Deerfield Park to Turtle Rock Park
12 minutes - 5.7 miles

5 routes to choose from!
ROUTE SLIPS: (6/19/24)
(CF Rating 2 to 8 (average climb in feet per mile))

Regroup A [Short & Medium]:
Corner Bakery / Jamba Juice @ Main & Harvard in Irvine
Short: 18.6 miles (12.3), +748 ft (CF4 : 40.2 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.GPS
Medium: 25.9 miles (19.6), Rolly +732 ft (CF2 : 28.3 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.GPS

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

Medium Plus: 30.2 miles (17), +2,107 ft (CF6 : 69.8 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/GPS
Long: 44.2 miles (31.9), +3,383 ft (CF7 : 76.5 ‘/m)
YES - CF 7 !
Map/Profile/GPS
Long Plus: 49.9 miles (35.4),+4,372 ft (CF8 : 87.6 ‘/m)
YES - CF 8 !
Map/Profile/GPS

Guests are welcome, with a signed waiver or signed in - but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

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Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00

Picnic in the Park

Picnic copy.png

Location: Turtle Rock Park
BCI kicks off another Summer with a picnic after the Sizzling Summer Remote Rides.

Lunch will be ready around the time you return from your ride, 11:30ish - until about 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will includes a sandwich, chips, watermelon, cookie and a drinks. Sandwich details and pricing are still being worked out and will be announced soon. The price includes food and also paying the City of Irvine to allow us to hold a group picnic.
The BCI will cover the rest of the expenses.
If you don’t want a lunch, do feel free to attend and socialize under the shade trees !
(Reminder - City parks do not allow adult beverages if you BYOB)

 
CLICK THIS PICNIC BASKET TO SIGN UP !

CLICK THIS PICNIC BASKET TO SIGN UP ! (Soon)

 
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Jul
5
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Aug
2
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Aug
14
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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

Guest Speaker / Program: TBA

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!

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.

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Sep
6
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Oct
11
6:00 AM06:00

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge Day 2025

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 - on Saturday, October 11th 2025. All registration fees go directly to UCI’s Cancer Research.

JOIN your BCI family teammates!

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

  1. First, please sign in on our BCI TidyHQ page so we can keep track of our team.

  2. Next, go to the event site by clicking the Register Here button below. NOTE: The minimum donation for the bike event is $50. However, if you’re interested in a BCI/UCI Jersey for a $70 donation, we still have limited quantities of XL, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL. Feel free to call Deby Six @ 714-343-8562 with any questions!

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

Events:

The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge event will take place from 6:00am-4pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 and include 14, 35, 60, and 100 mile cycling routes, a mountain bike route, a 5K run/walk and a wellness festival at UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park. All routes will begin at UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park and travel through neighboring Orange County cities.

Festival includes finish line BBQ, Live musical entertainment, VIP lounge, and awards.

For additional information about the event, visit the 2025 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge website:

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

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Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00

43rd Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting and Officer elections!

The Annual Meeting is an important club function where we celebrate our 2025 Board & other volunteers, participate in the Election of Officers for 2025-26, and enjoy time with cycling friends.

President Marc Urias will preside over the business of the Annual Meeting.

Check back later as we work out more of the details!

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Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Dec
6
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Mar
1
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Feb
6
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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



6:30 PM: Social Time with food and refreshments
7:00 PM: Presentation with guest speakers Kevin & Ximena Ansel

Topic: Bicycle Tour from Seattle to Boston

Kevin, Ximena, and their friend Joe, toured across the country in 2022. They biked through Northern Cascades National Park, Glacier, Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Mt. Rushmore, the plains of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They traveled through Michigan, Ontario, Canada, then into Buffalo, New York, and rode 360 miles on the Erie Canal Trail to Massachusetts. The sights, the beauty, and the people of America made this trip unforgettable.  They look forward to sharing their adventure with BCI.  

Bio:

Kevin and Ximena Ansel have been bicycle touring together for 28 years. A few of their 47 tours include riding the Trans America route, the West Coast from Vancouver, Canada to the U.S.-Mexican border, the GAP & CO trail, a trip over the Rocky Mountains, tours in Oregon, the South West, Canada, and France. They both love the outdoors and have completed backpacking trips in the Grand Tetons, Sierras, and the Grand Canyon. They have also helped in a cattle drive moving 400 head of cattle from their summer grasslands to their winter pastures. Information about their trips can be found on their Blog:  http://www.AnselAdventures.com

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!

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.

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Feb
1
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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 !

THIS is the perfect day to BRING A FRIEND to meet BCI and share the fun!

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

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Jan
25
8:00 AM08:00

NewB Class

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 San Diego Creek Trail instead of all of ALTON )

Intended for adults -
but re-experience the joy!

ROUTE SLIPS: DCP#12 (6/18/24)
Regroup: Bagels & Brew
@ Serrano & Lake Forest, Lake Forest

Short: 16.4 miles (8.3) +464 ft {CF 2 28.3’/m}
Technology, Alton, Toledo, Serrano
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33895434

We will meet at the picnic tables west of the building at DCP (we meet at the first come picnic tables in the park if the patio is being used)
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

GUESTS & MEMBERS Please Register

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!
This is a great time to introduce BCI to a friend!

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Jan
4
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 Jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & if we have your size, we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Dec
22
5:00 PM17:00

Bike Rossmoor - Holiday Lights Tour

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

Join Bike Rossmoor and Lightning Velo for the second night of their annual Holiday 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.
Roll out is 6pm.
Reminder: Bicycles legally require a minimal front white light, plus rear and side reflectors after dark.

Please sign up here.

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Dec
21
5:00 PM17:00

Bike Rossmoor - Holiday Lights Tour

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

Join Bike Rossmoor and Lightning Velo for the annual Holiday 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.
Roll out is 6pm.
Reminder: Bicycles legally require a minimal front white light, plus rear and side reflectors after dark.
Busy Saturday?
There will be a repeat ride on Sunday!

Please sign up here.

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Dec
7
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Nov
2
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $67, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

2024 Jersey (Wait List)

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

42nd Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting, elections and dinner!

The Annual Meeting is an important club function where we celebrate our 2023-24 Board & other volunteers, participate in the Election of Officers for 2024-25, have dinner and enjoy time with cycling friends.

President Marc Urias will preside over the business of the Annual Meeting. Please note: in past years the The Spirit Award for the member of the year was presented. But this year the Spirit Award will be presented at the December Holiday Pot Luck Party instead.

Dinner is $30 per person.
Catered by Stonefire Grill.
Menu:

- Lemon garlic chicken breast
- Pepper garlic tri tip
- Vegetarian pesto pasta
- Garden Salad with ranch dressing
- Breadsticks
- Soft drinks & coffee
- Cake

BYOB and enjoy cocktail hour from 6:00-7:30. . We are required to have a server so plan to hand over your bottle upon arrival and enjoy a professional ‘pour’ - last round will be before 7:30 when you can take your bottle out to your car.

A portion of the costs of this evening is being subsidized by the club’s treasury.

In order to plan the correct headcount to the caterer we must have all reservations and payments in by October 15th at 9pm.   

We wil pull together our annual slide show - please submit your best photos from 2024 to our shared 2024 photo album,

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Oct
5
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few 2017 jerseys left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $50, $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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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!

 

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.

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

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Sep
28
2:00 PM14:00

Historical Costa Mesa Bike Tour

  • Costa Mesa Historical Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Not a BCI ride, but after the morning club ride, we have time to do a bit more fun on our bicycles…
Costa Mesa City Council Member Arlis Reynolds is teaming up with the Costa Mesa Historical Society to lead a bike tour focused on Costa Mesa history - SLOW 7 to 10 mile ride with casual dinner after the ride.

The event starts at the Costa Mesa Historical Society–so mark your calendars right now and sign up to attend. They encourage us to ride historical/classic bicycles if you have one!

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Sep
19
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

  • IRWD Community Meeting Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 :
Guest Speaker / Program:

Brain Health:
What you can do
to help keep your brain healthy
as you age

by BCI Member, Kent Peppard, Ph.D.

BCI provides 2 of these 4 key areas of prevention; Our passion for cycling fitness as well as our social connections; Learn and discuss more about preserving our brain health as we continue to age.

Kent Peppard, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in geriatric neuropsychology, which involves the assessment of neurocognitive disorders such as delirium, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and the various types and causes of dementia.  He has a special interest in Alzheimer’s dementia and how we can lower our risks of developing this devastating disorder. He has been in private practice in Irvine, CA for over twenty five years. For fourteen years he was involved in clinical trials testing new drugs developed to better treat and possibly cure Alzheimer’s disease.  He lectures to healthcare professionals as well as the general public on the topics of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, MCI, normal age-related cognitive decline, and how to keep our brains healthy as we age.
His office is in Irvine : KentPeppardPhD.com

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!
Here is a ‘hand-out’ that Kent will be sharing with attendees.

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.

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Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

$35 2017 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves

Wait List open for next order of 2024 Jerseys

 

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!

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Sep
5
to Sep 8

Mammoth Gran Fondo Remote Get-Away

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

A significant number of BCI Riders signed up to attend last year so we are making this an official remote ride!
Some are heading up on Wednesday or 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 2023 - under sunny clear blue skies!

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

Here’s a rough idea of who is going so far:

Peter & Kim Gerrard
Penny Poorman
Alice Fascella
Ann Reichling
Jenny Short
Maya Ziegler
Craig Johnson (+1)
Lois Rubin & Winston Creel
William & Judy Quon
Allan & Kim Pincus
Roy & Brenda Gustin
Mark Shapiro
Karen Simon
Suzanne Ackley & Ron Hata


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Aug
18
9:15 AM09:15

CicLAvia - Meet the Hollywoods

Ready for an urban Adventure!?

BCI will take Metrolink to Los Angeles, Ride USBR 66 4.5 miles to the East end of the CicLAvia event, ride all the way across East and West Hollywood & back enjoying the street festival that is a CicLAvia, then ride the 4.5 miles back to Union Station past China Town and Olvera Street to catch the metrolink back to OC.

Board OC 661 from your nearest station…
Meet onboard the OC 661 train to Los Angeles;
gather in front of Union Station at 10:45

The Train up
Sunday Metrolink options: Fare is the regular $10 day pass
(less for seniors 65+,
but only if boarding at Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim etc… )
OC661 stops in Irvine at 9:21 - Tustin at 9:28 - Union Station at 10:34
later:
OC665 stops in Irvine at 12:22 - Tustin at 12:29 - Union Station at 1:34

The Route
Gather at the front of Union Station (West entrance) and
ride to the CicLAvia together to get there in about 1/2 hour
Route Slip 22.1 miles, +746 ft CF3 (23.8’/m)
Ride withGPS Map / profile
4 1/2 miles from the train station to the CicLAvia - route follows interstate USBR 66 most of the way, but this is in LA road conditions.
We will keep the pace to stay together and be most visible in traffic.

The green line is the CicLAvia, The red line is our on street route. The pink highlighted line is USBR 66

The CicLAvia
Streets closed 9 to 4
Just over 13 miles of street party, fun, distractions and dismounting as needed… It will be hard to enjoy it all & get back for the 2pm train…everyone is on their own to scatter or stay together in the crowd, just don’t miss the last train out at 4:27: Plan to get lined up to board that last train by 4 as it could be very full !

Alternate Route Back to train
Route Slip 22 miles, +708 ft CF3 (32.2’/m) (Less CicLAvia and more USBR 66)
Ride withGPS Map / profile

Faster return on USBR 66
Instead of doing all of the CicLAvia both: May be faster - but local traffic may be worse due to the closures…
The green line is the CicLAvia, The red line is our on street route.
The pink highlighted line is USBR 66. The blue line is the on-street alternate way back if you are worried about missing the train or want to catch the 2pm train.

The Trains back:
Sunday Metrolink options:
664 leaves Union Station 2:00 - to Tustin at 3:01 - Irvine at 3:09
668 leaves Union Station 4:27 - to Tustin at 5:28 - Irvine at 5:36 LAST TRAIN

Guests and MEMBERS so we know who is on the train!

 
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Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We will have our sizing sets available at lunch from 12-1 to try on before you pre-order your new 2024 Jersey.
THIRD TO LAST CHANCE TO TRY ON FITTING SIZES !
Sunday morning and Tuesday morning will be the LAST…
(Last day to order is August 15th!)

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!

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Jul
18
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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

Guest Speaker / Program: Stretch Labs of Irvine

At this Thursday's BCI General Meeting, reps from Stretch Labs will describe what they do and demonstrate the process.  

Admit it: we all know stretching is a key element in helping maintain flexibility — and maybe keep your cantankerous body parts from barking too much.  

But we often don’t remember to stretch before or after cycling, do we? Maybe it’s due to time management and the uncertainty of what it is you're doing.

Stretch Labs' one-on-one sessions offer a great solution. A trained “Flexologist” works with you for a hands-on guided and assisted stretch, tailored to your flexibility and using your feedback.

According to several of our members, it really works!

Jersey fitting:
We will have a size sample fitting set there so you can try on before you buy the new 2024 BCI Jersey

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!

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.

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Jul
6
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

$35 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00

2024 BCI BBQ

  • Turtle Rock Park (Upper parking lot off TR Drive) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

Ride Start & End near picnic area:
Upper lot of Turtle Rock Park off Turtle Rock Drive

Burgers will be ready around the time you return from your ride, 11:30ish - until about 1:30p.m. Lunch includes a burger, chips, watermelon, cookie and a drink.
$10 includes food and also paying the City of Irvine to allow a group picnic.

Food ‘issues’? Missed the deadline?
Opt to bring your own picnic lunch and leave it in your car for after the ride.


We do have a couple of extra’s available - contact bill@nbikeirvine and we will see what we can do…

BURGER CHOICES:
Beef, Turkey or Veggie ($10) with or without cheese!

*All food supplies will be purchased based on orders submitted by the 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 but no promises. 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

  3. John Melon

  4. Peter Gerrard

  5. Robert Tinkham

  6. Maya Ziegler

  7. Sue Bowers

  8. Dee Currier

  9. Pete van Nuys

  10. Lynn van Nuys

  11. Rich McCarthy

  12. Linda McCarthy

  13. David Welker

  14. Richard Sheff

  15. Mike Alvarez

  16. Dave Murphy

  17. Marsha Murphy

  18. Ed Rubinstein

  19. Aaron Sher

  20. William Quon

  21. Judy Quon

  22. Ed Lumaya

  23. Kathy Lumaya

  24. Alice Fascella

  25. Laura Brown

  26. Neal Hutchinson

  27. Bill Kalinyak

  28. Ann reichling

  29. Marc Urias

  30. Mike Farrell

  31. Jo Farrell

  32. Dan Thompson

  33. Tony Abatjoglou

  34. Bill DeHart

  35. Karen Simon

  36. Steve Davis

  37. Jodie Kinney

  38. Bob Kinney

  39. Betsy Jackson

  40. Phil Norton

  41. Tom Parry

  42. Jennifer Short

  43. Charlotte Finklea

  44. Doug Peterson

  45. Melanie Peterson

  46. Laura Roberts

  47. Cindy Rae

  48. Karl Diedrich

  49. Paul Dewrance

  50. Bill Peterson

  51. Joseph Lumaya

  52. Andrew Price

  53. Montri Wattana

  54. Patty Kirsch

  55. Jay Kirsch

  56. Frank Vose

  57. Katja Harwatt

  58. Jim Friebert

TURKEY

  1. Dev Sellin

  2. Kim Gerrard

  3. Jean Savage

  4. Wayne Broadhag

  5. Nancy Broadhag

  6. Kim Gerrard

  7. Will Decker

  8. Kathi Decker

  9. Shawn Andrews

  10. Leti Rubinstein

  11. Beth Sher

  12. Candi Hutchinson

  13. Collette O’Donnell

  14. Natika Mech

  15. Ed Trainor

  16. John Altenberg

  17. Bob McHenry

VEGGIE (Morning Star Farms ‘Grillers’)

  1. Bev Plass

  2. Mike Heitzenrader

  3. Richard Vallens

  4. Sue Rudolph

  5. Mary Uffelman

  6. Mark Shapiro

  7. Jan McQueen

  8. Deby Six

  9. Tommie Kozlov

  10. Kent Peppard

  11. Blanca Yanes

BYOP (Bring your own picnic)

  1. Tara Maull

  2. Ramona Dalton

  3. Don Tillinghast

  4. Kathy Shapiro

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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!



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

NO RIDES FROM DEERFIELD PARK TODAY

! ! !

NO RIDES FROM DEERFIELD PARK TODAY ! ! !

Directions: Deerfield Park to Turtle Rock Park
12 minutes - 5.7 miles

5 routes to choose from!
ROUTE SLIPS: (6/19/24)
(CF Rating 2 to 8 (average climb in feet per mile))

Regroup A [Short & Medium]:
Corner Bakery / Jamba Juice @ Main & Harvard in Irvine
Short: 18.6 miles (12.3), +748 ft (CF4 : 40.2 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.tcx
Medium: 25.9 miles (19.6), Rolly +732 ft (CF2 : 28.3 ‘/m)
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 (CF6 : 69.8 ‘/m)
Map/Profile/.tcx
Long: 44.2 miles (31.9), Hilly +3,383 ft (CF7 : 76.5 ‘/m) YES - CF 7 !
Map/Profile/.tcx
Long Plus: 49.9 miles (35.4), Hilly +4,372 ft (CF8 : 87.6 ‘/m) YES - CF 8 !
Map/Profile/.tcx

Guests are welcome, with a signed waiver or signed in - but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

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Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

$35 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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May
23
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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
Guest Speaker / Program: The Importance of Bicycle Fit
Kristen Lawrence
of Pure Ride Cycles in Lake Forest will present the basics and finer points of fitting a bicycle to a rider. Frame size, seat height, seat angle, reach, stem length, knee position over pedals, cleat adjustment, bar angle and height, even the angle of brake hoods can make a ride more comfortable, more efficient and avoid injury. Kristen is a legendary bike fitter and will take us from the basics to finer points of fitting, sharing her countless fits from selling bicycles to new riders to the individualized professional fitting she offers.

There will be a raffle and refreshments - please come on down!

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.

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May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Dana Point toward 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 (or take the train from Oceanside part way)! The Short route turns back at the County Line, Medium goes all the way & trains back to San Clemente. Long turns back at the end of San Onofre State Beach for 34.5 miles or turns around at Las Pulgas fo 40 miles. The Long Plus goes all the way down & back for 60 miles.


ROUTE SLIP <= All 4 options - NO BASE PASS… Print & bring along


Short: Dana Pt to Christianitos & back -
19.4 Miles   Map/Elevation

Medium: Dana Point to Oceanside & Train back to San Clemente
35.2 miles Round Trip Map/Elevation down to Oceanside Station
Trains run @ 11:24, 1:28. 2:35 4:28 and 5:23

Long:
Dana Pt to Las Pulgas & Back - No Train
40 Miles Round Trip   Map/Elevation
34.5 Miles if you turn back at end of San Onofre State Beach @ Mile 16.4

Long Plus:
Dana Pt to Oceanside Harbor - No Train back
60 Miles Round Trip   Map/Elevation

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 9. There are restrooms at the start.   Map Link to ride start  W3W: finds.graphic.sentences

Train to San Clemente: The first train south from Tustin/Irvine (IEOC 857) gets to San Clemente at 9:05 - you can train down and wait for the rest of the group to roll by the station on route, 5 miles from Dana Point at about 9:20.


Camp Pendleton Access: The Base has just announced that the visitor center opened May 13 and passes are available, but it is located at the main entrance, hours are only 7:30 - 2 or 3:30 M-F and expect long lines. You can take the train to Oceanside this week for free with a bicycle, and ride to the visitor center to get a pass for Saturday…

IF you have military access or have a Base Bike Pass you MAY take the routes through the base between Las Pulgas and Harbor:

ON BASE ROUTE SLIPS <= Both options - BASE PASS REQUIRED… Print & bring along

Medium: Dana Point to Oceanside & Train back to San Clemente (ON BASE NOT FREEWAY)
36.5 miles Round Trip Map/Elevation down to Oceanside Station
Trains run @ 11:24, 1:28. 2:35 4:28 and 5:23

Long Plus: Dana Pt to Oceanside Harbor - No Train back (ON BASE NOT FREEWAY)
59.9 Miles Round Trip   Map/Elevation

No civilians have had a current BASE BIKE PASS from the USMC, without one we will 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/

Please share feedback suggestions & comments on this, or any BCI Ride with our Ride Coordinator.
Guests are welcome, but minors (<18) may only ride under the direct supervision of an adult guardian.

REMOTE RIDES are in ADDITION
to regular scheduled CLUB RIDES

 
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May
4
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

If you don't have a BCI Jersey please know you are welcome - see our Jersey Page !
We have a few left - If you want one, contact Jerseys@BikeIrvine.org & we will bring to the lunch today - bring $35 &/or $10 cash or a checkbook…

$35 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Apr
6
11:00 AM11:00

Jersey Day Lunch

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…

$35 Jersey (Limited sizes available)

$10 sleeves (per pair)

 

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!

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Mar
21
6:30 PM18:30

Membership Meeting

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.


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Solvang Adventure Getaway

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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.

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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)
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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)
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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)
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Here are all 7 routes in one pdf.

 
 
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