The Starbucks way down south in San Clemente on El Camino Real is our destination for Saturday. Don’t linger so long sipping your coffee that your legs are fooled into thinking they are done working for the day! The way back to the barn is full of “elevation increases”. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38667145 Clip-in at Windrow Park at 8:30am. Check out our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocrebelriders www.ocrebels.org Ron

This week we’re heading toward Foothill Ranch, where the route serves up a few climbs before rewarding us with something equally important: coffee. The destination is Third Place Coffee. Expect good company, and a caffeine stop worthy of the effort. Whether you’re chasing watts, conversation, or simply trying to justify pastries with elevation gain, this ride checks the boxes. 📍 Meet: Windrow Park ⏰ Wheels Up: 8:30 AM sharp ☕ Destination: Third Place Coffee 📈 Terrain: Enou

While a few of our renegade Rebels are abandoning us to ride out of town this weekend, the loyal homebodies are tackling a route we haven't seen in a minute. The best part? It comes with a built-in " eject button." We’ve got plenty of tactical shortcuts available if you look at a hill and decide your legs simply don't care for that kind of negativity today. However, if you woke up and chose suffering, you are welcome to stick to the full route. I am often convinced to take th

weather looks great for this Saturday, so we’re heading out for a proper Silverado Canyon day 😎🚴‍♂️ Expect: • Smooth roads • Canyon views • A few spicy efforts 🌶️ • Good company • And enough climbing to justify tacos later We’ll roll through Silverado Canyon and settle into a solid endurance pace with regroup points along the way. Nothing too crazy… unless you accidentally follow the fast guys 😂 ☕ Coffee Stop: Not until mile 39. Yes… you read that correctly. This i

Where haven't we been in a while? San Clemente! The slightly longer ride is compensated for by making maximum use of the extensive (and scenic!) OC bike path network along with a moderate amount of climbing. 2 restroom stops along the way at Doheny Beach and Descanso Park. What's not to like? Clip in at Windrow Park, 8:30am https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51593907 Starbucks coffee break, 300 S El Camino Real, San Clemente https://share.google/ZxIhvHJ2nZtlTf9bW

This Saturday, we are hitting the coast via Newport Coast Dr. This is a formal invitation for you "climbers" to come down from the clouds and see if you can actually push a gear on the flats. It’s time to find out if those mountain legs work when gravity isn’t the only thing you're fighting—mostly, you'll be fighting to keep up with us "heavy-duty" riders who have the momentum of a runaway freight train. The Goal: See if the featherweights can hang with the "Clydesdales" on f

It’s been a while since we paid a visit to the Orange Circle, so naturally that’s where we’re headed. But don’t worry, we’re not just rolling up for a leisurely coffee and pretending we earned it. To justify that latte, we’ll throw in a few “character-building” climbs through the rarely ridden Cerro Villa Heights and up Panorama Hill. Legs first, espresso second. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53232243 Clip in at Windrow | 8:30 AM

Alright Rebels… this one’s got just the right amount of spice for all those ambitious riders that like suffering We’re meandering through the hills of Mission Viejo, mixing in something new with a run through Via San Gabriel and a few fresh streets to keep it interesting. Then we turn it up a notch: 👉 La Barca climb to wake the legs up 👉 Cruise it down toward Dana Point for those ocean views 🌊 👉 Hit the Queen Stage (PID) in reverse (yes… reverse hits different) 👉 Finish