Tuesday & Thursday · Irvine, CA
When and where.Rolls Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 AM.
What to expect.
Route: East toward the Great Park, then back through Newport Coast, with the optional Ridgeline climb to finish.
Pace: Fast-ish. Strong fitness recommended; 20-50 riders. Average speed is about 19.7 mph (moving average of 26 recent rides recorded on Strava).
Timing: All year. Lights recommended in winter.
Roads on this ride: Newport Coast Climb (a few signals on the way up).
Group rides are informal and change without notice. Check the ride's club or Strava page before heading out.
From the ride
What the Coffee Crew looks like.Stills and video from the bike.
Video: Coffee Crew Ride 10/01/2026. Photos are stills from rides on the Irvine Cyclist YouTube channel.
Recent Coffee Crew rides
Recorded on Strava · updated October 5, 2026
| Date | Ride | Dist | Avg | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 1 | View on Strava | 30.0 mi | 18.9 mph | 1,243 ft |
| Tue Sep 29 | View on Strava | 30.5 mi | 18.8 mph | 1,165 ft |
| Thu Sep 24 | View on Strava | 30.5 mi | 19.9 mph | 1,175 ft |
| Tue Sep 22 | View on Strava | 29.3 mi | 20.4 mph | 1,066 ft |
| Thu Sep 17 | View on Strava | 37.2 mi | 19.6 mph | 1,663 ft |
| Tue Sep 15 | View on Strava | 27.7 mi | 19.1 mph | 912 ft |
| Thu Sep 10 | View on Strava | 29.6 mi | 19.7 mph | 1,010 ft |
| Tue Sep 8 | View on Strava | 25.6 mi | 19.0 mph | 551 ft |
| Thu Sep 3 | View on Strava | 29.2 mi | 20.3 mph | 951 ft |
| Tue Sep 1 | View on Strava | 26.2 mi | 20.1 mph | 725 ft |
Moving averages. Recordings can include riding to and from the start.
Coffee Crew
Frequently asked questions.
What time does the Coffee Crew ride start?
The Coffee Crew group ride rolls every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 AM Pacific time. All year. Lights recommended in winter.
Where does the Coffee Crew ride start?
It starts at University Dr & Campus Dr, UCI in Irvine, California.
How fast is the Coffee Crew ride?
Average speed is about 19.7 mph (moving average of 26 recent rides recorded on Strava). Difficulty is 4 out of 5 (fast). Fast-ish. Strong fitness recommended; 20-50 riders.
How long is the Coffee Crew ride?
Typically 25-40 mi. East toward the Great Park, then back through Newport Coast, with the optional Ridgeline climb to finish.
Can visitors or newer riders join the Coffee Crew?
Only if you're a strong, experienced group rider. It's fast and often doesn't wait for dropped riders.
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