Ride north and east from Tustin and you're climbing within minutes, toward Peters Canyon, Irvine Regional Park and the start of Santiago Canyon Rd. Ride south and the Mountains to Sea Trail takes you down to the Back Bay. That mix of climbing and long flat miles is a good reason to keep your bike's brakes and drivetrain in shape.
We don't have a Tustin location. Our one shop is in Santa Ana, off the 55 at MacArthur.
Getting to the shop from Tustin
About 7.9 miles by road from Tustin City Hall (300 Centennial Way) (6.2 miles in a straight line). Approximate: computed from OpenStreetMap coordinates and routing data. Traffic and your exact start point change it.
From Tustin City Hall at 300 Centennial Way, take Newport Ave to the 5, then the 55 (Costa Mesa Fwy) south for about 3 miles. Exit at MacArthur Blvd and head west for about 3 miles. We're on W MacArthur between Fairview St and Harbor Blvd, in Suite B.
Directions from Tustin in Google Maps
Rides near Tustin
Peters Canyon and the Mountains to Sea Trail
The Mountains to Sea Trail runs about 22 miles from Weir Canyon to Upper Newport Bay, passing through the Peters Canyon area (American Trails). It's the easiest way to ride from Tustin to the coast away from traffic.
Sources: American Trails: Mountains to Sea Trail
Santiago Canyon Road
The canyon starts near Jamboree Rd and Irvine Regional Park, a short ride from north Tustin. From the Jamboree end to the top of the Modjeska Grade is about 11.1 miles and roughly 1,080 ft of gain (bikeclimbs.com).
Sources: bikeclimbs.com: Santiago, Jamboree to top of Modjeska
Back Bay loop
Follow the Mountains to Sea Trail down to Jamboree Rd and you're on the 10.5-mile Back Bay loop around Upper Newport Bay.
Sources: Newport Bay Conservancy: things to do
What Tustin riders bring us
Tustin riders who climb a lot should keep an eye on brake pads and fluid; a soft lever after a few canyon descents is a sign you're due for a bleed. We also do tune-ups, wheel truing and custom builds.
Questions riders ask
How far is Veloaded Cyclery from Tustin?
About 7.9 miles by road from Tustin City Hall, or 6.2 miles in a straight line. Both are approximate figures computed from OpenStreetMap data.
Where is the nearest freeway exit?
MacArthur Blvd on the 55, then west on MacArthur. From the 405, use the Fairview Rd or Harbor Blvd exits.
Veloaded Cyclery has one location, in Santa Ana. We don't have a shop in Tustin.