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26Apr2025

R5 Remote ride in San Diego

San Diego Remote Ride

From 7:45am until 1:30pm

Start location (approximate) Oceanside Harbor 

Arrive 7:45am

Ride brief 7:55am

Roll 8:15am

(8:15am OCEANSIDE HARBOR start) Oceanside/Fallbrook/De Luz/Bonsall/Oceanside
Long:   https://www.strava.com/routes/3344900180204129312
Short (start at Melba Bishop Park in San Luis Rey):  https://www.strava.com/routes/3345285742800565310

This is a challenging, beautiful route, showcasing north-eastern San Diego countryside!  Both routes have a lot of elevation gain, but If you've never ridden De Luz Road, it's worth it!  Starting in Oceanside, we'll ride up the San Luis Rey bike trail while we warm up.  The route then climbs north to Fallbrook and to the highlight, De Luz Rd., with it's hills, valleys, farms, wineries and ranches.  After our highest climb on De Luz, we'll veer off onto Carancho and Sandia Creek Rds, enjoying the long descent (one climb!).  Heading back up toward Fallbrook, the Short Route folks will continue to Oceanside.  The Long Route instead heads southeast to make another climb before a lovely descent through Pala Mesa and Bonsall.  The route then meets up with the outbound route and we head back  toward Oceanside.  

 LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

 

For non-members, prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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27Apr2025

R5 Sunday Spin (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start) to Hidden House Coffee

R5 Sunday Spin: 35 miles

From 9:00am until 12:00pm

Meet at 9:00am
Pre-Ride Info at 9:10am
Roll at 9:15am 

Join us for our Sunday Spin social ride!  We'll be riding at a comfortable, social pace, from Board & Brew in Laguna Niguel to Hidden House Coffee.

Route to Hidden House Coffee Shop

This route is for riders of all levels, while offering breathtaking views of the area. Come join us on this  Sunday group ride!

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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30Apr2025

Wednesday Night Hill Repeat Ride

Hill Climbs: 17 miles, Elevation Gain 2,381 ft, 1.5hrs.

From 6:55pm until 7:30pm

Wednesday Night Hill Repeat Ride

We will depart promptly at 6 pm and finish by 7:30 pm, riding as a cohesive group. All levels of riders are welcome (Men, Women & Juniors). This is a great workout for everyone no matter what level you are. 


We ride together, hitting hills hard and regrouping after each one. Regroup points: bottom of 1st hill (Highlands), 3rd hill (PID S.), optional hill (Clubhouse). Regroup at top of 2nd hill (Niguel Rd) and last hill (PID N.), then return as a group. To keep the waiting to a minimum, turn around and descend once the first rider reaches the top and passes you descending while you're still climbing. 

Wednesday Hill Climbs Route

Distance – 17 miles
Elevation Gain – 2381 ft


Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew -Aliso/North Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 12-16mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider’s Waiver link and complete the waiver.

For your safety and the safety of your fellow riders, please keep the following reminders in mind:

  • Faster riders, please don't start the hills before the group. This cheats slower riders of the opportunity to make it up the hill, and it also shortens the re-group time.
  • Observe traffic signals and don't run yellow or red lights, especially when heading to the first climb on Highlands. If the group splits, the second group will not be able to get as far up the hill.
  • Pass slower riders on the left, and slower riders should stay to the right.
  • Always stay in the bike lanes. If you must get out of the bike lane to pass a fellow biker or avoid road hazards, check for cars first.
  • Be cautious on PID South, as there is a center divider with only a few places to turn around to descend. Watch out for cars in both directions when you turn to descend, and help your fellow riders by calling out if it's safe to turn around.
  • For those who want an extra challenge, the Clubhouse climb is optional and can be completed after we re-group at PID South on Alicia/PID. We'll send out the faster climbers who choose to tackle this climb about 1 minute ahead of the rest of the group. The rest of us will head out to do the last climb on PID North, aiming to finish before the Clubhouse climbers catch up with us. We'll all re-group at the top of PID before heading back to the finish together as a group

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03May2025

The BOOB Ride

60 mile or 90 mile Charity Ride

Orange County BOOB Ride 

A club participation event to support Breast Cancer research and treatment in Southern California,

If interested, contact John Condia ( john.condia@r5ciclismo.com ) for a registration discount code for the event.

 

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03May2025

#5 R5 Las Pulgas OAB (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start)

R5 Las Pulgas OaB 55.66 miles, 2,238 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Board & Brew in Laguna Niguel...Head down Alicia to Crown Valley...to Camino del Avion...to Niguel Rd down to PCH...Thru Dana Point and San Clemente...to Las Pulgas Out and Back to Board & Brew (Laguna Niguel)

Board & Brew Start - #5 R5 Las Pulgas OaB

Distance - 55.66 miles
Elevation Gain - 2238 ft

Short Route Option:

Turnaround and return to the starting point at any time.

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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10May2025

#6 R5 Cooks Corner/Live Oak/Coto de Caza/La Pata South/San Clemente (Stage 21 Start)

Cooks Corner/Laguna Woods to Live Oak Canyon Road: 56.36 miles, 3,985 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Stage 21 Cyclery...Up to Cook's Corner...Up Cooks Corner and down thru Live Oak/Up the Corkscrew...Re-group on Plano Trabuco before heading through Coto de Caza...Climb out on Oso Pkwy onto Antonio...Up and Over La Pata South to San Clemente...Back to Stage 21 Cyclery

For safety, please ride single file while cycling on Live Oak Canyon Road.

Stage 21 Start - #6 R5 Cooks Corner/Live Oak/Coto de Caza/La Pata South/San Clemente (Stage 21 Start)

Distance - 56.36 miles
Elevation Gain - 3985 ft

Short Route Option:

Starting at Stage 21 Cyclery, ride up to Cook's Corner, then continue up Cook's Corner and down through Live Oak. Regroup on Plano Trabuco before heading through Coto de Caza. Climb out on Oso Parkway. Split from the group at Antonio and continue down Oso to Marguerite Parkway. Take Marguerite to La Paz and make a left, then head to Muirlands and make a right. Continue down to Los Alisos and return to Stage 21 Cyclery.

Stage 21 Start - #6 Cooks Corner/Live Oak/Coto de Caza/Skipping La Pata South and San Clemente Route - Short

Distance -  37 miles
Elevation Gain -  2777 ft

Starting Point Address:

Stage 21 - Laguna Woods

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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17May2025

#7 R5 Corona/Anaheim Hills/Orange/Villa Park - Irvine Start

Irvine to Corona: 61 miles, 3357 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Irvine Woodbury start for a ride to Corona (Green River Rd) and back through Anahiem Hills/Orange/Villa Park.

Irvine Start - #7 R5 Corona/Anaheim Hills/Orange/Villa Park

Distance - 61 miles
Elevation Gain - 3357 ft

Starting Point Address:

Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center – Irvine

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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24May2025

#8 R5 Santiago/Silverado (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start)

R5 Santiago/Siverado Canyon 55 miles, 3449 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel)..Alicia to Moulton to Aliso Viejo Pkwy to Cooks Corner via Los Alisos/El Toro...Santiago Cyn...Silverado Cyn...Board & Brew via Jamboree to Portola to Sand Canyon to LCR to Lake Forest to Moulton to Alicia

Board & Brew Start - #8 R5 Santiago/Silverado Canyons 

Distance - 55 miles
Elevation Gain - 3449 ft

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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25May2025

R5 Sunday Spin -Woodsbury Irvine start

R5 Sunday Spin: 33 miles

From 9:00am until 12:00pm

Meet at 9:00am
Pre-Ride Info at 9:10am
Roll at 9:15am 

Join us for our Sunday Spin!  We'll be riding at a comfortable, social pace, from Woodsbury Irvine to Tru Bru Coffee in Orange.

Woodsbury Irvine to Tru Bru Coffee in Orange 

This route is for riders of all levels, while offering interesting views of the area. Come join us on this  Sunday group ride!

Tru Bru Coffee is located the corner of Chapman and Newport in Orange.  Please visit their website HERE for a full menu.

Starting Point Address:

Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center – Irvine

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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31May2025

#9 R5 LCR/PCH/Newport Coast/Vista Ridge/Spyglass/Shady Canyon/Portola Climbs (Stage 21 Start)

LCR/PCH/Newport Coast/Vista Ridge/Spyglass/Shady Canyon/Portola Climb: 51 miles, 3,422 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start @ Stage 21...Moulton to Lake Forest to LCR to the coast. PCH to Newport Coast. Climb NC and Vista Ridge. Take San Joaquin Hills Road to Spyglass Hill to San Miguel to Bonita Canyon to Shady Canyon. Then up Sand Canyon to Portola Pkwy and climb to the top OAB down to Ridge Valley and then on to Irvine Blvd. Irvine Blvd all the way to Los Alisos and make our way back to Stage 21.

Stage 21 Start - #9 R5 LCR/PCH/Vista Ridge/Spyglass/Shady Canyon/Portola Climbs (Stage 21 Start)

Distance - 51 miles
Elevation Gain - 3422 ft

Short Route

Distance - 36.86 Miles

Elevation - 2065 ft

Starting Point Address:

Stage 21 - Laguna Woods

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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07Jun2025

Dawn Niday Memorial Ride

Dawn Niday Memorial Ride

From 7:45am until 1:30pm

Arrive 7:45am

Ride brief 7:55am

Roll 8:00am

More information soon

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

 

For non-members, prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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14Jun2025

#10 R5 Skyline/Cowan Heights/Anaheim Hills - Irvine Start

Irvine to Tustin and Anaheim Hills: 53 miles, 4177 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Woodbury Town Center and head south on Sand Canyon to Irvine Center Drive and make our way to Tustin Ranch Rd. Then up Skyline thru Cowan Heights and out to Anaheim Hills before making our way back to Woodbury Town Center

Irvine Start - #10 R5 Skyline/Cowan Heights/Anahiem Hills

Distance - 53 miles
Elevation Gain - 4177 ft

Short Route

Distance - 34.44 Miles

Elevation Gain - 2383 ft

Starting Point Address:

Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center – Irvine

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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21Jun2025

#11 R5 Aliso Viejo/Laguna Niguel Hill Repeats and Dana Point Cove Rd. (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start)

R5 Aliso Viejo/Laguna Niguel Hill Repeats and Dana Point Cove Road 40 miles, 4730 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Our biggest climbing ride...Hill repeats around Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel. Much of this ride is our Wed Night Hill Repeat course. The hills are all in the same area where you can skip a climb, or also turn around on a climb as the faster riders are descending so you don't have to get dropped. We then can relax a little on are way down to Dana Point and loop around for one last steep but short climb up Cove Road and then back to Board & Brew.

Board & Brew Start - #11 Aliso Viejo/Laguna Niguel Hill Repeats and Dana Point Cove Road 

Distance - 40 miles
Elevation Gain - 4730 ft

Short Route

Distance - 22.14 Miles

Elevation Gain - 2567 ft

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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28Jun2025

Remote Ride Glendora High School Start – GMR/Crystal Lake

Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake OAB

From 7:45am until 1:00pm

Meetup at 7:45am and Ride at 8:00am 

Starting Point Address: Google Map - Glendora High School Parking Lot

Route: GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake starting in Glendora. Come to see the Bears at Crystal Lake.  This ride involves a significant amount of climbing with spectacular downhills. You will be treated to amazing views from a very quiet road. The first 7 miles are a constant, relentless climb of around 5 to 7%. Once you reach the maintenance shed, the road levels out a little, but mostly you will be climbing. 

Long Route - Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake OAB (Long - 70 miles, 10K ft)

Short Route - Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Hwy 39 Bridge OAB (Short – 41.5 miles, 6K ft)

Phone Service: Your cell phone will likely not work on much of this route. You will get service at Crystal Lake and only a few locations along the way.

Note:

  • This will be a drop ride with regroups, please ride with another rider for safety.
  • There is limited water and no food on the the mountain until you reach the Crystal Lake store, however, it is easy to turn around and roll back down at any point.
  • Check the forecast. It can be hot at the bottom of the mountain and cold at the top.  Layer accordingly.
  • Watch out for rocks on the road.

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

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29Jun2025

R5 Sunday Spin (Stage 21 Start)

R5 Sunday Spin: 38 miles

From 9:00am until 12:00pm

Meet at 9:00am
Pre-Ride Info at 9:10am
Roll at 9:15am 

Join us for our Sunday Spin!  We'll be riding at a comfortable, social pace, from Stage 21 Bike Shop in Laguna Niguel to C'est Si Bon Bakery.

This route is for riders of all levels, while offering breathtaking views of the area. Come join us on this  Sunday group ride!

Sunday Spin Route

Starting Point Address:

Stage 21 Bike Shop

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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05Jul2025

#1 R5 Seal Beach-Irvine Start

Irvine to Seal Beach: 63 miles, 1,085ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Starting at Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center in Irvine. Our flattest route starts down Jefferey Road, goes to University and Campus Drive, and loops around Newport Back Bay via Dover Drive before reaching Pacific Coast Highway. The challenging section is going north from Seapoint to Warner through Bolsa Chica, where you can practice pacelining. After regrouping at the gas station, we ride to Seal Beach, then return via the Newport Back Bay path to Woodbury Town Center.

Irvine Start – #1 Seal Beach Route

Distance – 63 miles
Elevation Gain – 1085 ft

Short Route Option

Distance - 32.2 miles

Elevation gain - 932 ft

Irvine Start - #1 Huntington Beach Pier Route - Short

Distance – 42 miles
Elevation Gain – 826 ft

Starting Point Address:

Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center – Irvine

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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12Jul2025

#2 R5 Dana Point/Patrones/Santa Margarita (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start)

Laguna Niguel to Rancho Santa Margarita: 50 miles, 2,681 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Board & Brew (Laguna Niguel)...Dana Point...SJC Trail...Patrones...RSM Pkwy...Alton Pkwy...Barranca...Los Alisos...Back to Board & Brew

This route provides a challenge for riders of all levels, while offering breathtaking views of the area. Come join us on this Saturday group ride!

Board & Brew Start - #2 R5 Dana Point/Patrones/Santa Margarita

Distance - 50 miles
Elevation Gain - 2681 ft

Short Route Option:

Start at Board & Brew in Laguna Niguel and down to Dana Point. Take the San Juan Capistrano Trail to Patrones Avenue, then proceed to Oso Parkway. From there, continue onto Marguerite Parkway, then onto La Paz Road. Turn onto Muirlands Boulevard, then onto Los Alisos Boulevard, before returning to Board & Brew.

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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19Jul2025

#3 R5 Santiago Canyon Clockwise/Coto De Caza (Stage 21 Start) - Stage 21 Start

Santiago Canyon Clockwise/Coto De Caza (Stage 21 Start 58 miles, 3,943 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 8:00
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Stage 21 Start - Head North on Moulton to LCR to Sand Canyon to Portola to Jamboree. Santiago Canyon pass Cooks Corner to Glenn Ranch. Over Glenn Ranch to Portola to Empressa to Antonio. Up Antonio to Coto De Caza and down Coto circling around back up to Oso Pkwy. Take Oso to Marguerite Pkwy to La Paz. Down La Paz to Muirlands to Los Alisos and back to Stage 21

Stage 21 - #3 Santiago Canyon Clockwise/Coto De Caza

Distance - 58 miles
Elevation Gain - 3943 ft

Starting Point Address:

Stage 21 Bike Shop - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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26Jul2025

#4 R5 Back Bay/PCH/Laguna Canyon Road/Rancho Santa Margarita - Irvine Start

Irvine to RSM: 53 miles, 2,229 ft elevation gain, 4 hrs.

From 7:45am until 12:00pm

Meet at 7:45am
Pre-Ride Info at 7:55
Roll at 8:00am sharp

Start at Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center...Back Bay...PCH...Up Laguna Canyon Road...RSM...Back to Woodbury Town Center.

For safety, ride single file and keep right of the white line when the shoulder opens on Laguna Canyon Road.

Irvine Start - #4 R5 Back Bay/PCH/Laguna Canyon Road/Rancho Santa Margarita

Distance - 53 miles
Elevation Gain - 2229 ft

Starting Point Address:

Starbucks/Panera Bread @ Woodbury Town Center – Irvine

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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27Jul2025

R5 Sunday Spin (Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel Start) to TBD

R5 Sunday Spin: 35 miles

From 9:00am until 12:00pm

Meet at 9:00am
Pre-Ride Info at 9:10am
Roll at 9:15am 

Join us for our Sunday Spin social ride!  We'll be riding at a comfortable, social pace, from Board & Brew in Laguna Niguel to Hidden House Coffee.

Route to Hidden House Coffee Shop

This route is for riders of all levels, while offering breathtaking views of the area. Come join us on this  Sunday group ride!

Starting Point Address:

Board & Brew - Laguna Niguel

LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.

Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider's Waiver link and complete the waiver.

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