Orange County New Year's Day Ride

Cat. 4: Mile 40

The Orange County New Year's Day Ride is an annual critical mass event that attracts hundreds of cyclists. Many riders start at the Alamitos Bay Marina in Long Beach, off Pacific Coast Highway. The ride follows PCH all the way to Dana Point, picking up riders along the way while dropping others due to the pace.

After a regroup and refuel, the ride heads inland, following San Juan Creek bike path, before hitting the hills of Mission Viejo. After another regroup and refuel, the ride follows Trabuco Road and Irvine Boulevard to Tustin. San Diego Creek bike path and Back Bay Drive eventually lead back to PCH, from where the route heads back north to Long Beach.

Photo credit: Kenny B.