Note:  You must register in advance for this ride- there is no late or day-of-event registration.  Registration closes at noon on the Thursday before the ride.  You must be a member of RUSA and PCH Randonneurs to register for the ride.

Starting in Irvine at the train station, this route goes to straight to Laguna Beach via Laguna Canyon Road, North to Newport Beach on the PCH, inland on the lower SART (Santa Ana River Trail) for the full 25 mile length, Corona, Norco, upper SART to the end in Loma Linda, south to Lake Perris, Hemet, the hill and wine country east of Temecula, south to Rainbow and through avocado country, west to Bonsall, back to the PCH at Oceanside via San Luis Rey trail, North to San Clemente (I-5, old PCH and bike paths), Dana Point, and back to Irvine. Total climbing is approximately 11,000 feet with longer climbs mostly 6%, but a few short climbs over 10%.

The finish will be at the Extended Stay America near the Irvine Station, where food will be provided.