#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.
#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.
#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.
Memorial ride for Pastor Eric Williams
Ride to honor Pastor Eric Williams
From 7:45am until 1:00pm
Meetup at 7:45am and Ride at 8:00am Saturday December 13, 2025
Starting Point: Fullerton Bicycles 424 E Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832
Pastor Eric Williams - a devoted husband, father of 4, and beloved pastor - was tragically killed while cycling in Huntington Beach. He was an amazing man and this memorial ride is to honor his accomplishments and legacy.
More information is available on the Fulleton Bicycles Strava club
#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.
R5 Remote ride - TBD
Remote Ride - Dana Point to Torrey Pines Out and Back
From 7:45am until 1:30pm
Start location: TBD
Arrive 7:45am
Ride brief 7:55am
Roll 8:15am
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.
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
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