Rides & Events

  • Why do we think education is so important?
    October 21, 2010 | 1:34 pm

    Listen to the podcast on cdmCyclist.com, and stop riding like a 6-year old.

    Roadies, cruisers, small wheels, and 'bents. This class has something for every cyclists-- guaranteed.

    April 21, 23 – Orange- This popular classroom session will be offered at the Orange County Transportation Authority offices on Main St.,  with the on-road portion Saturday morning.

    “I’ve been riding for 12 years and I couldn’t believe how valuable this class turned out to be.” Because of comments like that we offer it with a money back guarantee.

    Sign up here.

  • Bike Touring in Paradise
    August 17, 2010 | 7:25 am
    FREE – 6:PM, Thurs. Aug. 26

    Bike Touring in Paradise

    Maui, New Zealand, So. America

    Kiwi sunrise

    Orange County’s most renown bicycle tourist, Rob Templin, inspires people to expand their horizons. We invite you be inspired, 6:PM, Thursday, Aug. 26, as Rob shares how anyone, young or old, can roll into their own personal adventure.

    Maui tradewinds

    Dazzling views, the sounds and smells of nature surround you as your bike rounds bend after bend along a country road. But choosing the right road, selecting the perfect daily destination is key to a memorable tour.

    Planning your own trip or joining one of Rob’s Second Summer groups, we’ll share the delights which only travel by bicycle can reveal. Along the way he’ll share insights into the bicycle cultures of the countries he visits, where bicycles are a more accepted mode of travel.

    The evening is FREE, but seating is limited, so please RSVP, 949 492 5737, or e-mail us.

  • announcing: 10 MPH – the meeting
    July 17, 2010 | 7:39 am

    Monday, July 19

    Progress has begun… see SART pages.

    !  10 MPH on the  !

    Santa Ana River Trail

    6:30PM, Santiago Oaks Regional Park – Please attend.
    2145 North Windes Drive, off Santiago Cyn. Rd., Orange.

    http://tinyurl.com/sart2010 Video of problems on this vital bicycle transportation link: a car show staged on a weekend with pedestrians– and cars– blocking the trail. Bollards, limited openings of the route which by law must be available 24/7.


  • FRIDAY, 5/21 – Bike to Work Day
    May 18, 2010 | 11:42 am

    OCTA Bike to Work Day from OCTA on Vimeo.

  • LA River Ride
    May 16, 2010 | 10:56 am
    JUNE 6, SUNDAY

    Celebrate 10 years of Riding the River, Supporting the LACBC and Revitalization of our precious natural resource The Los Angeles River.

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Route: Laguna Hills/San Juan Capistrano

No climbing. Direct connection, Laguna Hills to the beach.

July 24, ’11 – Update Construction at the La Paz/ I-5 freeway underpass. Use caution, merge early to/from Cabot and LaPaz.

This route follows the railroad and Oso Creek along the historic alignment of US 101. The original highway was ripped out when the I-5 freeway, and later, a sewage treatment plant were built. But by using the stairs at the Aliso Viejo Metrolink Station and the service road over Oso Creek, bicyclists can still enjoy the lowest at-grade route between inland Orange County and Doheny Beach.

map 1

Cabot Rd. below Rapid Falls

Camino Capistrano south of the Metrolink station.

Google Earth image of Oso Creek service road.

At La Paz Rd. ride:

South     Cabot Rd.

At Rapid Falls (signal):

Left        onto service road

Cross     Oso Creek on service road

Exit       through gate, and

South     onto Forbes Rd.

Cross Crown Valley Pkwy.

Left into Metrolink dropoff

Walk downstairs, under tracks

Right south, Camino Capistrano

Continue into San Juan Capistrano

– to Doheny S.P. and the beach –

Continue on Camino Capistrano, or
Jog Right   Oso Rd.

Left      de la Vista, to end

Left      San Juan Creek trail to the beach

4 comments to Route: Laguna Hills/San Juan Capistrano

  • Jeff Wilson

    My apologies if this is the wrong place to carry on this conversation but…

    The issue is that the drivers insurance company is using the police report to avoid paying for the damages, property and bodily injury. They just told us that they are assigning their driver only 25% of the responsibility so they will pay only 25% of the damages.

  • admin

    If you’re considering civil action against another party to recover damages from a collision, you need to contact a lawyer. There are several who specialize in bicycle accident cases right here in the OC.

    If your concern is getting your side of the story into the accident report… well, that’s another matter. Most police departments do a poor job of understanding bicycle law and often assign fault incorrectly. The accident report taken at the scene is a legal document. Can it be appended? If your wife misspoke at the scene you may be able to set the record straight. Ask the department.

    But if you’re not pursuing the motorist for damages, is it worth your while? Ask your insurance company if the fault finding appears on her DMV record; ask if it will affect your rates.

  • Jeff Wilson

    My wife was hit by a car from behind in Foothill Ranch. The police report puts the blame on my wife for an unsafe turning movement but she says she looked but she didn’t tell the officer that and the officer didn’t ask.

    Does your advocacy organization offer any sort of legal advice for bicycle riders or can you refer us to an organization that does?

    Thank you,
    Jeff Wilson

  • Ville M

    I like to take 133 and laguna canyon down to beach from Irvine, but why does Laguna Beach lack all bicycle facilities. What can we do to promote bike riding in Laguna Beach and along 133?

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