About us
Welcome to our Silver Spokes Cycling Meetup Group! We are a community of senior women cyclists (aged 50 and above) who enjoy leisurely rides ranging from 10 to 20 miles. We typically ride at a pace of about 12-14 miles per hour.
Our low-key, social group is perfect for those looking to meet new cycling buddies and explore the beautiful bike paths of Irvine, CA. Most of our riders are somewhat experienced, but we occasionally have some beginner and endurance-building rides. We are not an entry-level team for beginning riders.
Come join us for some laid-back rides and good company. Let's pedal together and enjoy the scenic routes Irvine has to offer!
Helmets are required. Both road bikes and e-bikes WITHOUT THROTTLES) are permitted. If your bike moves without you pedaling, it is a Class 2 throttle e-bike, and you cannot ride it in our group. Beach cruisers are also not permitted on our group rides. Mountain bikes are acceptable, but they typically are too slow. We don't allow tandem bikes.
We ride regularly on Saturday morning from San Marco Park in Irvine at 9 AM. The rides take place mostly on bike paths in and around Irvine.
Silver Spokes charges an annual membership fee of $20, and we provide a free 30-day trial period.
We will adjust the pace to the experience of the riders, and rides will be "no-drop" (no rider left behind). However, you must be able to ride safely and be in control of your bike.
Cyclists will observe basic cycling safety rules such as passing only on the left, calling out ("on your left") when passing, calling out hazards, and obeying traffic signals.
Upcoming events
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Cypress Village Trail Out-and-Back 13.8
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USLocation: We will meet at San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine) in the parking lot. (San Marco Park and San Carlo Park are adjacent). Look for us on the right side of the parking lot on the San Marco Park side.
We will meet in the parking lot and ride out at 9:00 AM. Please come early to get your bike ready. If this is your first ride with the group, the suggested arrival time is 8:30 AM.
The Route:
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We'll ride down to the Walnut Trail and exit on Jeffrey. Then we'll cross the JOST bridge, and turn right on the Cypress Village Train instead of left on JOS. This is an out-and-back ride, so we reverse the route to return.
Helmets are mandatory for all rides. We will observe standard bicycle safety rules, and the host will do a short safety speech before we ride.
Silver Spokes is a cycling group specifically designed for senior women who want to stay active on their bikes and socialize, while not aiming to go fast or long. Road bikes and e-bikes (without throttles) are welcome.
Silver Spokes was established in May 2024 and is growing quickly.
DISCLAIMER: GROUP ORGANIZER AND ASSISTANT ORGANIZERS ASSUME NO LIABILITY. By being a member of this group, you hereby agree to assume ALL risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. By joining, YOU take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives or members liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an 'AT WILL" basis.
9 attendees
Breakfast Ride to Strawberry Farms: 14 mi
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USStart Location:
We meet at the San Marco Park parking lot.
We will ride out at 9:00 AM sharp. Please come early to get your bike ready (if this is your first ride with the group, the suggested arrival time is 8:30 AM).
Please bring some cash for breakfast because we can't do separate checks.
The Route:
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We will do a scenic ride down the Peters Canyon Trail to the Ïreeway Trail, then a short stint in the bike lane on Michaelson. From there, we will ride out Strawberry Farms Road to the golf course. There, we can grab breakfast at the Farmhouse Grill. Here is a link to the menu download. We can park our bikes in clear view of the patio and eat outside. We will return via the Juanita Moe Trail to Sand Canyon Sidepath and the Walnut Trail.
Safety First:
Helmets are mandatory for all rides.
We will observe standard bicycle safety rules, and whenever there are new riders, the host will give a short safety speech before we ride.
Tail lights are highly recommended when we are traveling on surface roads. We do this only for short segments on wide bike lanes.
Water bottles are important for hydration. You should rehydrate at least every 20 minutes.
Silver Spokes is a cycling group specifically designed for senior women who want to stay active on their bikes and socialize, while not aiming to go fast or long. Road bikes and e-bikes are welcome.
Silver Spokes was established in May, 2024.
DISCLAIMER: GROUP ORGANIZER AND ASSISTANT ORGANIZERS ASSUME NO LIABILITY. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume ALL risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. By joining YOU take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives or members liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an 'AT WILL" basis.
5 attendees
Los Olivos Park Out-and-Back 15.5 and Picnic Following The Ride
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USLocation: We meet at San Marco Park (1 San Carlo, Irvine) in the parking lot.
We will gather in the parking lot and ride out at 9:00 AM. Please come early to get your bike ready. If this is your first ride with the group, the suggested arrival time is 8:30 AM.
The Route:
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This week’s ride is an out-and-back, so you can shoot out ahead or do your turnaround at any point. Those who sprint ahead can get in some extra miles. Those who desire a shorter ride can pause and relax until the 15-milers get back. Very flexible.Another way to modify the ride is to meet us at Windrow Athletic Park, but be sure to let us know so we can look for you.
This is a nice flat ride up the Harvard Side Path, then connecting with the San Diego Creek Trail. We will follow the Creek Trail all the way to Los Olivos Park. This ride is a flat out-and-back. There is a restroom at Los Olivos Park
Helmets are mandatory for all rides. We will be observing standard bicycle safety rules, and the host will do a short safety speech before we ride. Please, be sure to have an extra tube with you so that we can repair a flat.
Water bottles are important, especially during the hot summer months.
Silver Spokes is a cycling group specifically designed for senior women who want to stay active on their bikes and socialize, while aiming to not go fast or long. Road bikes and e-bikes are welcome.
Silver Spokes was established in May 2024 and is growing quickly.
DISCLAIMER: GROUP ORGANIZER AND ASSISTANT ORGANIZERS ASSUME NO LIABILITY. By being a member of this group, you hereby agree to assume ALL risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. By joining, YOU take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, representatives, or members liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership in this group is based on an 'AT WILL" basis.
6 attendees
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