Weekly schedule
No listed ride
The rides
Tuesday & Thursday
All year. Lights recommended in winter.
Route: East toward the Great Park, then back through Newport Coast, with the optional Ridgeline climb to finish. Pace: Fast-ish. Strong fitness recommended; 20-50 riders.
Wednesday
Midday ride.
Route: Neutral rollout through the Back Bay, then race-level efforts. Pace: Very fast. One of Orange County's fastest, most demanding group rides.
Friday
Rolls at 6:20 from the bus stop at Avocado and PCH, and finishes back there. Coffee afterward.
Route: A loop from Corona del Mar: inland through Irvine, down to Laguna Beach, then back north on Pacific Coast Highway past Crystal Cove to finish at Avocado and PCH. Pace: Social, with a few spirited efforts. Riders of varying abilities.
Saturday
Same start as the Bus Stop.
Route: Flat coastal ride from Corona del Mar toward Long Beach and the Queen Mary, and back. Pace: Steady tempo on a flat coastal route; the pace can pick up on the way back.
Saturday
Official start 7:30 in Orange. Irvine riders catch it around 7:45-7:55 at Irvine Blvd & Newport Ave.
Route: Santiago and Silverado canyon endurance ride with stops; optional Silverado Canyon climb. Pace: Endurance. Long hours in the saddle rather than all-out speed.
Saturday
Some listings say 8:30. Arrive early.
Route: Irvine classic toward Laguna, PCH and Newport Coast. Popular in warmer months. Pace: Fast. Confident bike handling and awareness required.
Sunday
COMO on even-numbered Sundays, reversed as OMOC on odd-numbered Sundays.
Route: Neutral start, then the pace picks up. The loop runs in reverse (OMOC) on odd-numbered Sundays. Pace: Fast. Attentive group riding required.
Live from the road
From Strava club events around Irvine
894 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660. 50 miles, flat. Tempo on the way out, usually more brisk (race pace) on the way back.
8549 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, USA. Meeting Place: Burnt Crumbs, 8549 Irvine Center Dr. Roll Time: 8 AM Sharp! Route: 44mi / 2,700 ft climbing
Peet's Coffee. The route is decided at the start based on what the group feels like doing.
27231 Burbank Lake Forest CA 92610. 530 PM roll time at TwoHubs Cycling Botique. ~15 miles, no-drop.
8549 Irvine Center Dr Irvine CA 92618. 530 PM roll time at Burnt Crumbs. ~25 miles, no-drop, Group A and B.
894 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660. 50 miles, flat. Tempo on the way out, usually more brisk (race pace) on the way back.
Peet's Coffee. The route is decided at the start based on what the group feels like doing.
27231 Burbank Lake Forest CA 92610. 530 PM roll time at TwoHubs Cycling Botique. ~15 miles, no-drop.
No upcoming club events in this list yet. Check back after the next update.
Coffee Crew and Bus Stop rides logged on Strava
| Date | Ride | Dist | Avg | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Coffee Crew | 31.0 mi | 19.5 mph | 1,224 ft |
| Oct 27 | Coffee Crew | 29.7 mi | 18.6 mph | 1,027 ft |
| Oct 20 | Coffee Crew | 29.2 mi | 19.7 mph | 965 ft |
| Oct 15 | Coffee Crew | 30.5 mi | 20.0 mph | 1,007 ft |
| Oct 13 | Coffee Crew | 31.2 mi | 19.5 mph | 1,171 ft |
| Oct 9 | Bus Stop | 43.0 mi | 18.7 mph | 1,473 ft |
| Oct 8 | Coffee Crew | 30.6 mi | 20.0 mph | 1,181 ft |
| Oct 2 | Bus Stop | 39.0 mi | 19.9 mph | 1,401 ft |
Strava data as of October 30, 2026. Speeds are moving averages.
Riding here
For local riders looking for a group
Irvine sits in the middle of some of Southern California's best road riding. Wide bike lanes run through Irvine and past the Great Park, the Back Bay loop connects to Newport Beach, and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) runs through Corona del Mar and Newport Coast to Laguna Beach, with the Newport Coast climb above it. Inland, Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon offer long climbs above Orange and Tustin. See the local riding guide.
The weekly group rides listed here are for avid road cyclists: fast, challenging, and social. They range from friendly coastal rides with a coffee stop to race-pace efforts. For a social or steadier pace, start with the Bus Stop, Canyon Velo, or the flat Queen Mary. For fast, challenging miles, try Coffee Crew, Food Park, or COMO/OMOC. For race pace, it's Wednesday Worlds.
Riding with a local group on vacation
These are open rides, so visitors are welcome. Southern California's mild weather means road riding all year, and most groups roll early in the morning. Bring a helmet, your pedals and shoes, a spare tube, and lights for the dawn rides. If you're traveling without a bike, local bike shops in Irvine and Newport Beach rent road bikes. Arrive 10 minutes early, introduce yourself, and tell the group you're new to the route.
You'll see every kind of road bike on these rides, from endurance bikes to aero race machines:
SpecializedTrekCannondaleCervéloPinarelloCanyonBMCGiantScottColnagoFactorBianchiOrbeaRidleyLook
Compare
| Ride | Day | Start | Location | Distance | Avg speed | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Crew | Tue, Thu | 6:15 AM | University Dr & Campus Dr, UCI, Irvine | 25-40 mi | 19.6 mph (Strava) | |
| Wednesday Worlds | Wed | 12:00 PM | Bob Henry Park, 900 Dover Dr, Newport Beach | ~30 mi | 24-27 mph (est.) | |
| Bus Stop | Fri | 6:20 AM | Bus stop at Avocado Ave & PCH, Corona del Mar | ~35 mi | 19.7 mph (Strava) | |
| Queen Mary | Sat | 7:05 AM | 894 Avocado Ave (Peet's Coffee), Corona del Mar | ~50 mi | 19-21 mph (est.) | |
| Canyon Velo | Sat | 7:30 AM | 2702 N Santiago Blvd, Orange | 35-55 mi | 17-19 mph (est.) | |
| Food Park | Sat | 8:45 AM | Ralphs center, Harvard Ave & Main St, Irvine | 30-40 mi | 21-23 mph (est.) | |
| COMO / OMOC | Sun | 8:00 AM | Tustin Marketplace, West Dr & Jamboree, Tustin | ~40 mi | 21-23 mph (est.) |
Before you roll out
Yes. These are open group rides, and visitors join them all the time. Pick a ride that matches your pace, arrive about 10 minutes early, and make sure your road bike is in good shape. If you're new to the area, sit in near the back and know the way back to the start in case you get dropped.
The Bus Stop (Friday, Corona del Mar) is a social coastal ride with a few spirited efforts, the Queen Mary (Saturday, Corona del Mar) is a steady, flat coastal ride, and Canyon Velo (Saturday, Orange) is an endurance ride with stops. Some Strava club rides, like Rapha Cycling Club OC's B group and ENDURE's off-season rides, are also no-drop.
Wednesday Worlds from Bob Henry Park in Newport Beach is race pace. Food Park (Saturday, Irvine), COMO/OMOC (Sunday, Tustin), and Coffee Crew (Tuesday and Thursday, UCI) are all fast and challenging.
1 Easy: social, conversational. 2 Moderate: steady, regroups. 3 Steady: sustained tempo with some harder efforts. 4 Fast: 20+ mph for long stretches; you need to hold a wheel. 5 Race pace: attacks and surges; expect to be dropped if you're not race-fit.
Coffee Crew and Bus Stop speeds are averaged from recent rides recorded on Strava (moving time). Those recordings can include riding to and from the start, so treat the distance and climbing as approximate. Other rides show an estimate based on how each ride is described. Group speeds change with the season and who shows up.
Most of these are not. Wednesday Worlds, Food Park and COMO/OMOC are fast rides that usually don't wait. If you're new, start with the Bus Stop, Canyon Velo or the Queen Mary, and know the route home.
A road bike in good working order with clipless pedals. You'll see Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, Cervélo, Pinarello, Canyon, BMC, Giant, and many other brands. The bike matters less than being able to hold a steady line and a wheel at 20+ mph.
All year. Southern California's mild winters make December rides normal, and in summer the early start times help you beat the heat. Early-morning rides in winter start in the dark, so bring front and rear lights.
A helmet, a well-maintained bike, a spare tube and tools, water, and ID. Front and rear lights are strongly recommended for early-morning rides, and required on some club rides.
No. Times and meeting spots are compiled from ride listings, club pages, and Strava. Group rides change without notice, so check the ride's club or Strava page before heading out.