What we’re about
This is a group for bikes and the wonderful people that ride them! Social Rides, Slow Rides, Touring rides, Racing, Mountain Rides.
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING CLUB RULES:
RSVP: If your plans changed and you're not coming please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not expecting you.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: Please bring two spare tire tubes in case you get flat tires, and make sure your tires are properly inflated.
MONEY: A taxi charges plenty of money if you need one to pick you up and drive you back to your car if you have a flat tire and you don't have tubes to replace your flat tire or a patch kit. Also please bring sufficient CASH to cover your Breakfast / Lunch or Dinner depending on the Ride.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
WATER and FOOD: Make sure you bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and a power bar or other food to eat in case you get hungry.
TRAFFIC LAWS: Please obey all traffic laws, traffic signals and signs. Ride as far to the right as is safely possible, but NOT IN THE GUTTER - if cars are parked next to you leave a reasonable distance between yourself and the cars in case they open their car doors. ALWAYS Ride defensively, predictably and stay alert. Assume car drivers cannot see you, so MAKE EYE CONTACT with the driver if possible. Learn and use standard hand signals for group rides.
DISCLAIMER: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not respoX11SL TI NITRIDE any way for your safety. We are all just participants.
LIGHTS:
If this is a
NIGHT RIDE
you
MUST
have
FRONT & REAR LIGHTS ON YOUR BIKE.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- BIKE OCEAN TRAILS – EZ BIKE RENTALS - CASUAL SOCIAL EXERCISE - PICNIC - SUN FUNGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
CASUAL BICYCLING – SOCIAL EXERCISE – PICNIC
10:00 –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast and to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Bike rentals are EZ, and our rides are great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. We are well organized, informal, and have fun exercising while socializing.
We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day?
JUST SHOW UP
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions. If you care to Support these Rides the Zelle is [email protected]
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 370 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike.
START
10:00 Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS - EZ
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for ALL the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ and no PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to Corona del Mar Heights. After lunch we take a route through UCI to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and return back to Newport Beach via the Back Bay trail along Irvine Avenue into neighborhoods and on to Castaway Park and the Galley Cafe. A few hills and a bike with gears is highly recommended.
PICNIC
We will pause for a picnic at Harbor View Shopping Center. Pack your lunch or many places to buy food. 1610 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Biking and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. Helmets highly recommended.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Bayside Center Shopping Plaza at Jamboree and Bayside Dr. Walk across the bridge onto Balboa Island on the right-hand sidewalk. 1st building on the right is Sports Rent.
Come early to rent a bike and peddle up Bayside Drive to the Galley Café to be ready for the 10:00 start. As you leave the rental place just stay on the left-hand sidewalk over the bridge and all the way to a left on Harbor Island Drive.
BIKE RENTALS
Call Liam to schedule a rental.
Sports Rents – 714-600-9941
333 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
www.sportsrentsonline.com
