Friday · Corona del Mar, CA
When and where.Rolls Friday at 6:20 AM.
What to expect.
Route: A loop from Corona del Mar: inland through Irvine, down to Laguna Beach, then back north on Pacific Coast Highway past Crystal Cove to finish at Avocado and PCH.
Pace: Social, with a few spirited efforts. Riders of varying abilities. Average speed is about 19.9 mph (moving average of 14 recent rides recorded on Strava).
Timing: Rolls at 6:20 from the bus stop at Avocado and PCH, and finishes back there. Coffee afterward.
Roads on this ride: PCH to Laguna Beach (longer gaps between lights along Crystal Cove).
Group rides are informal and change without notice. Check the ride's club or Strava page before heading out.
From the ride
What the Bus Stop looks like.Stills and video from the bike.
Video: Bus stop ride 10/09/2026. Photos are stills from rides on the Irvine Cyclist YouTube channel.
Recent Bus Stop rides
Recorded on Strava · updated October 5, 2026
| Date | Ride | Dist | Avg | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 2 | View on Strava | 39.0 mi | 19.9 mph | 1,401 ft |
| Fri Sep 25 | View on Strava | 38.9 mi | 19.6 mph | 1,414 ft |
| Fri Sep 18 | View on Strava | 35.5 mi | 20.7 mph | 1,325 ft |
| Fri Sep 11 | View on Strava | 39.2 mi | 19.7 mph | 1,476 ft |
| Fri Sep 4 | View on Strava | 39.9 mi | 19.9 mph | 1,394 ft |
| Fri Aug 28 | View on Strava | 47.6 mi | 18.8 mph | 1,572 ft |
| Fri Aug 21 | View on Strava | 40.1 mi | 19.5 mph | 1,453 ft |
| Fri Aug 14 | View on Strava | 38.9 mi | 20.4 mph | 1,509 ft |
| Fri Aug 7 | View on Strava | 37.4 mi | 19.8 mph | 1,306 ft |
| Fri Jul 31 | View on Strava | 43.2 mi | 20.2 mph | 1,532 ft |
Moving averages. Recordings can include riding to and from the start.
Bus Stop
Frequently asked questions.
What time does the Bus Stop ride start?
The Bus Stop group ride rolls every Friday at 6:20 AM Pacific time. Rolls at 6:20 from the bus stop at Avocado and PCH, and finishes back there. Coffee afterward.
Where does the Bus Stop ride start?
It starts at Bus stop at Avocado Ave & PCH in Corona del Mar, California.
How fast is the Bus Stop ride?
Average speed is about 19.9 mph (moving average of 14 recent rides recorded on Strava). Difficulty is 3 out of 5 (steady). Social, with a few spirited efforts. Riders of varying abilities.
How long is the Bus Stop ride?
Typically ~35 mi. A loop from Corona del Mar: inland through Irvine, down to Laguna Beach, then back north on Pacific Coast Highway past Crystal Cove to finish at Avocado and PCH.
Can visitors or newer riders join the Bus Stop?
Usually, if you're a fit road cyclist comfortable in a paceline. It's social, with some harder efforts.
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