Rides & bike care
Local ride guides and straight-talking bike care from the shop. Facts are sourced; routes are public roads and trails.
The best road rides in Orange County
Seven rides every Orange County cyclist should know, from flat coffee spins to real climbs, with distances from public sources.
ReadSantiago Canyon & the Modjeska Grade: a rider's guide
Orange County's classic canyon ride: rolling foothill miles, one proper climb, and a famous roadhouse at the turnaround.
ReadRiding PCH from Newport Beach
The coast road from Newport Beach to Laguna is the most scenic ride in Orange County. Here's how to ride it well, and how to look after your bike afterwards.
ReadThe two-minute pre-ride checklist
Most roadside problems can be spotted before you leave the house. This quick check is built on the League of American Bicyclists' ABC Quick Check, with a few extras for road bikes.
ReadHow often should you tune up a road bike?
There's no single answer, because it depends on how much, where and in what weather you ride. Here's how we think about it at the shop.
ReadChoosing a Cervélo: which model fits your riding?
Cervélo makes several very different bikes. Here's how to match one to the way you actually ride, with Orange County roads as the example.
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