Special Edition Ride Report; Beach Cities Loop

June 4, 2023.  After many days of "May Gray" mornings, the morning sun was shining on the first Saturday in June as five of us gathered at the Anaheim Transportation Center parking lot for our next "Special Edition" ride through several Orange County beach cities.  "Wheels down" at 7:45 a.m. as we rolled south along the Santa Ana River Trail toward the coast.  Then west on Slater and Warner Avenues to the Pacific Coast Hwy, where we turned south along Bolsa Chica and Huntington beaches.  

Coffee at C'est Si Bon Bakery, Newport Beach

Following a stop for coffee at C'est Si Bon Bakery in Newport Beach, we headed north along the Back Bay trail along Upper Newport Bay, then through Santa Ana and Costa Mesa to the Santa Ana River Trail for the return to Anaheim.  Following lunch and cold beverages at Golden Road Brewpub near Anaheim Stadium, we celebrated a beautiful 50-mile ride.  

Lunch at Golden Road, Anaheim

After we said our goodbyes at the Anaheim Transportation Center, Jim and yours truly opted for a few "bonus miles" visiting one additional brewery just up the trail...Bottle Logic Brewing in Anaheim, before returning to the cars then home.  Ride On!

Our Favorite Roads

March 30, 2023.  Spring is in the air, and warmer days for cycling are ahead.  Today we begin a new blog feature highlighting our favorite roads and routes through Windbreaker Country.  Today's route is a road segment in Chino Hills adjacent to Chino Hills State Park.  Ride On!

Woodview Road, between Pipeline and Peyton Avenues

Special Edition Ride Report; Orange County Bureau

February 4, 2023.  Under beautiful sunny skies, a few of the lads gathered for a "Special Edition" ride and visit with Orange County Bureau Chief Chris. Following meet-up at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center ("ARTIC"), we rolled out south on the Santa Ana River Trail, then through Irvine, along Newport Bay to Pacific Coast Hwy.  Then north along PCH through Huntington Beach and the Bolsa China Wetlands to Warner Ave., back to the Santa Ana River Trail and finish at ARTIC...50 miles total.  A short drive then to Brewery X in Anaheim for lunch/beers...Good times and Ride On!

Upper Newport Bay - Ride On!

Saturday Morning Ride Report

January 21, 2023.  After consecutive weekend rainouts the lads were at last able to gather for a regular Saturday morning ride. The temperature hovered at around 40 deg for the traditional meet up/greeting at Benson/Baseline.  We rolled out on some of our favorite routes; Baseline, Route 66, the San Gabriel River Trail...returning along Gladstone and Bonita, then to coffee and breakfast tacos at Butter Cafe/Bakery.  Ride On!

Braving the morning chill in San Gabriel Canyon at the head of the
River Bike Trail

Happy New Year 2023

 

Looking forward to more cycling adventures in 2023!

Ride On, Rabbit!

December 27, 2022.  This week we say good-bye and good luck to our friend Rick the Rabbit, as he and and wife/trail angel Mary relocate their home to Raleigh, N.C.  Born and raised in Upland, Rick is one of the founding members of the Windbreaker club.  You could always find Rick on the roads of Windbreaker Country; he was the leader of the club peloton on weekend rides and a regular commuting to & from work.  Ride On Rick and Mary!  We wish you best of luck in your new home!

Club members gather for our first century together,
the Cool Breeze in Ventura, CA 

Pacing the group on one of our favorite routes,
Glendora Mountain Road

Merry Christmas 2022

 

Merry Christmas from Windbreaker Country!