What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in casual bicycling, whether you have a road bike, mountain bike or any paddle cruiser, just bring it along.. We have led over 270 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. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate.
Objective is to ride your bike and explore OC bike trails, increase fitness and have fun conversations biking along. This group may not be ideal for professional bikers.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NO HOST RIDE EVERY SATURDAY AT 10:00 - JUST SHOW UP - MINGLE AND HAVE A RIDEGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
EVERY SATURDAY 10:00 BIKE - TRAILS & SIDE ROADS – SOCIAL EXERCISING
This Meet Up post is for every Saturday and a No Host ride. Usually 10+/- people for a No Host Ride and 30+ riders for a Hosted Ride.
A Hosted Ride will be posted at times with a detailed post about the ride and destination and will supersede this weekly posting. Just show up and mingle and have a ride. Whomever shows up rides. What if no one else shows up? Go For a Ride! A No Lose situation unless you stay home
JUST SHOW UP
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? New to Meet Up or 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)
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.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is [rbileszelle@gmail.com](http://mailto:rbileszelle@gmail.com/)
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 375 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.
PARKING
There is free, safe, and easy parking at the start. It is a dead-end street. If you are renting a bike, Liam the rental shop owner will deliver the your rental to the start at the Galley Cafe.
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. You are responsible for You. Helmets HIGHLY recommended.
START
10:00 sharp! – Saturday - Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early and relax.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Routes are designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS – WHERE TO PARK
If you are bringing your bike park at the start – Galley Café.
If you do not have a bike SEE THE END OF THIS POST for EZ Rentals Delivered to the start.
THE RIDE
If there is not a designated leader (like me) the group will decide where to go at the start.
PICNIC LUNCH
The group will pause for a picnic. Pack your lunch and there may be places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. 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 a phone while riding
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your toes and feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service!
Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941
Balboa Island
www.sportsrentsonline.com - BIKE CRYSTAL COVE - EZ BIKE RENTAL - WHALE WATCHING - PICNIC - SOCIAL EXERCISEGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
BIKE CRYSTAL COVE – EZ RENTALS - CASUAL BICYCLING - SOCIAL EXERCISE
10:00 –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast. 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 motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
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. A few hills that are a positive challenge for single speed bikes. Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to The Dunes, Corona del Mar Heights and then the beaches – then to the Crystal Cove bike paths. A long stretch overlooking the ocean is perfect for whale spotting. Back to Crystal Cove beach and return. 18+/- Miles.
PICNIC
We will stop at an oasis at Crystal Cove shopping center for a picnic in a shaded veranda. No bike lock needed. Park our bikes and go get food and return to eat together. Trader Joe’s – Starbucks – Pizza – other healthy carryout places to choose from or pack your picnic with you.
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..
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service! Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941 - Balboa Island
www.sportsrentsonline.com - NO HOST RIDE EVERY SATURDAY AT 10:00 - JUST SHOW UP - MINGLE AND HAVE A RIDEGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
EVERY SATURDAY 10:00 BIKE - TRAILS & SIDE ROADS – SOCIAL EXERCISING
This Meet Up post is for every Saturday and a No Host ride. Usually 10+/- people for a No Host Ride and 30+ riders for a Hosted Ride.
A Hosted Ride will be posted at times with a detailed post about the ride and destination and will supersede this weekly posting. Just show up and mingle and have a ride. Whomever shows up rides. What if no one else shows up? Go For a Ride! A No Lose situation unless you stay home
JUST SHOW UP
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? New to Meet Up or 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)
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.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is [rbileszelle@gmail.com](http://mailto:rbileszelle@gmail.com/)
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 375 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.
PARKING
There is free, safe, and easy parking at the start. It is a dead-end street. If you are renting a bike, Liam the rental shop owner will deliver the your rental to the start at the Galley Cafe.
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. You are responsible for You. Helmets HIGHLY recommended.
START
10:00 sharp! – Saturday - Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early and relax.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Routes are designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS – WHERE TO PARK
If you are bringing your bike park at the start – Galley Café.
If you do not have a bike SEE THE END OF THIS POST for EZ Rentals Delivered to the start.
THE RIDE
If there is not a designated leader (like me) the group will decide where to go at the start.
PICNIC LUNCH
The group will pause for a picnic. Pack your lunch and there may be places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. 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 a phone while riding
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your toes and feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service!
Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941
Balboa Island
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