Orange County Wheelmen

NEED SAG support today during the Metric??

I got you! Call Dan at 9495251199

Have a safe ride!

Fifth Sunday Remote Ride this Sunday

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Starting from Brookside Plaza in Redlands, Nick Garl will lead this scenic and challenging counter-clockwise ride through the foothills to beautiful Oak Glen on Saturday, May 23rd.

Expect great climbs, sweeping views, and plenty of fun along the way. Even though it’s not fall, we’re still planning to celebrate at the top with some well-earned apple pie!

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM

1524 Barton Road, Redlands, CA, USA

ocwheelmen.org/event/show/587169225

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54083144

Questions?
Nick Garl (760) 533-7794
Terry Kessler (949) 301-3030

We're proud to bring the Amtrak Century Ride back again this year for 2026. Put September 12, 2026 in your calendar and get ready for registration to open in just a few weeks.

This year we will again be offering a Metric Ride (62 mile) and Full Century (100 mile) Ride. As always, Orange County Wheelmen club members will receive a discount on registration, so now's a good time to join or renew your membership.

We are in the process of finalizing our new Orange County Wheelmen website and plan to launch the new website when we open Amtrak registration in mid-May.

Stay tuned for more details coming out soon - we look forward to seeing you in September.

Remote Ride Change and Update…

We have moved the ride off of Father's Day weekend and will now plan for June 26 through 28. We will settle at one hotel in Buellton and ride three different routes on Friday through Sunday.

I would imagine that the cost for snacks, SAG van including fuel plus bike transport, and tip for the SAG drivers would be a total of 100 dollars, but the amount depends on how many participate. The more participants, the lower the per participant cost will be.

Hotel cost will be $376 for two nights (Friday and Saturday) double occupancy. Again, the more people that sign up now, the potential for us negotiating a low hotel rate increases. If you book online, you will most likely pay a higher rate in the end.

Travel up by train or drive, your choice.

Here is the link to register https://forms.gle/BSc4PbtGizMSTc3RA

If we don't have at least ten riders on the interest form by May 15. This ride will be canceled. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected]

OCW June 2026 Remote Ride Interest Form

Let’s join in, have fun, and be part of the 2026 excitement as we support 350 riders on an unforgettable journey. Your energy and enthusiasm will help make this Amtrak Century an experience they’ll never forget.
Contact Terry Kessler: [email protected]
to sign up for one or more of the positions available below in order of preference.
Be sure to include your phone number and email address in your message.

AMTRAK Volunteer Positions Needed:
Irvine Amtrak Station Morning Check-In (6:30 - 8:30)
Sag Support - Can your vehicle carry 2 bikes and 2 riders? (8 - 4:00 or partial day)
Equipment Delivery Drivers (8 - 4:00 or partial day)
Rest Stop #1 SJCap. Support (7:30 - 10:00)
Rest Stop #2 Las Pulgas Support (9 - 12:00)
Solana Beach Metric Finish - Greeters, Lunch, Bike Loading (10 - 2:00)
Solana Beach Rest Stop for Century Riders at Epic Cycles (10 - 2:00)
Torrey Pines Popsicles & Water Stop (10:30 - 3:00)
Route Support Guides in the San Diego area (11:30 - 3:30)
San Diego Century Finish - Greeters, Lunch, Bike Loading (11:30 - 5:30)
Anywhere you need me! (our favorite)

Sunday, April 12, rides are unfortunately cancelled due to rain. We hope you join one of our many OCW rides next week.

PS: Our Board meeting is still on for noon today at the REI in Laguna Hills

The South County Fifth Sunday Ride will be rolling at 8:30am from Los Olivos Park in Irvine, this Sunday, March 29.

Join us for a no drop ride (minimum 13mph pace) toward the Newport Back Bay and stopping for a brief morning snack near the ferry launch on the Balboa Peninsula. Please bring money if you plan to purchase bakery eats, coffee, etc. You will also need a few bucks CASH for the ferry ride across to Balboa Island and we will then return to Los Olivos Park.

The ride is approximately 42 miles. More details are available by clicking on OCW website or Strava page.

We look forward to a great ride and hope you join us!

Recent Voler Order Update...

Thanks to those of you that purchased OCW pieces during our recent ordering window!

Our Clothing Coordinator, Rene Costales, just received an update from Voler that the order is in production and scheduled to ship the week of April 10.

In addition, we are working on having socks for sale that match our kits. Once sock details are finalized, we will let you know by email.

Thank you for your support and participation!