#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.
#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.
#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.
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.
#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.
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.
#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.
#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.
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.
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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
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.