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 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.
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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Breakfast Ride to Strawberry Farms: 13.2 miles
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 Sand Canyon Wash Trail to the University Trail, then up Peters Canyon.
Safety First:
Helmets are mandatory for all rides.
We will be observing 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 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.
5 attendees
Peters Canyon to Walnut, Cypress, and Jeffrey Open Space Trails 16 miles
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USLocation: We meet in the parking lot at San Marco Park.
We will meet in the parking lot and ride out at 9:00 AM. Please come early to get your bike ready to ride. (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, we will enjoy the wide, flat Walnut trail while we chat. We'll exit at Sand Canyon for a short segment to the Cypress Trail, then Jeffrey Open Space Trail to Hicks Canyon and Peters Canyon return.
We will stay together so that no one gets dropped. Faster riders may choose to go ahead and loop back.
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 are welcome.
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 in this group is based on an 'AT WILL" basis.
2 attendees
Freeway to JOS, Creek, and Walnut Trails 14.1 miles (10 mile option)
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USLocation: We meet in the parking lot at San Marco Park.
We will meet in the parking lot and ride out at 9:00 AM. Please come early to get your bike ready to ride. (If this is your first ride with the group, the suggested arrival time is 8:30 AM.)
The Route:
Click here to preview or download this week's route.
This week, we will cruise down to the Trail to Jeffrey Open Space, then a short out-and-back on the Creek Trail. We will return via Jeffrey Open Space to the Walnut Trail.Shortcut: You are welcome to leave off the Creek Trail Segment to shave off four miles. We'll show you where to wait for us.
We will stay together so that no one gets dropped. Faster riders may choose to go ahead and loop back.
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 are welcome.
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 in this group is based on an 'AT WILL" basis.
2 attendees
Saturday Beginner and Increasing Endurance Ride (8 miles flat)
San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA, USLocation: We meet in the parking lot at San Marco Park.
We will meet up and ride out at nine am. Please come early to get your bike ready (if this is your first ride with the group, the suggested arrival time is 11:30 AM).
The Route:
This ride is specifically designed for those who are new to riding or just getting back to cycling and desiring to build fitness. It is flat and short, with safe bike trails off the road. Click here to view or download the route.
If you have been wanting to come out for a ride but weren't quite sure about the group, this is a perfect way to get started. We will be going slow and short, about 11 miles on the Mountain to Sea Trail and Walnut Trail, entirely on the bike paths. Enjoy a leisurely, safe ride and meet some new friends. We will be entirely on bike paths except for crossing Harvard at one location.
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.
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 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.
2 attendees
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