Nice scenic rides in Newport Beach?
08-26-11, 02:20 PM
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Nice scenic rides in Newport Beach?
Planning to get my girlfriend into cycling I got her a road bike. Are there any nice rides in Newport Beach or Newport Coast? I was looking to get some ideas from locals here on the forum who ride there. Planning to go on a 40-mile ride tomorrow with minimal climbing.
Oceanside will work too ))
Please advise!
Oceanside will work too ))
Please advise!
08-26-11, 02:41 PM
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Back Bay to PCH to Balboa Ferry ($2?) to the beach bike path all the way to Long Beach should make for a nice 40 miler.
08-26-11, 02:54 PM
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Thanks, freshlight. Looking at it right now....looks like a great ride!
08-26-11, 03:03 PM
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I might have to try that one myself one of these days.
08-26-11, 03:07 PM
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Go from NB to back bay, through laguna canyon and back up PCH for 40-45ish miles. great ride and amazing scenery.
08-26-11, 04:19 PM
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If your GF is just starting out, I would just do Back Bay alone and may be add some extra miles through Irvine (San Diego Creek Trail). I think the BB loop is 10 miles.
08-26-11, 05:00 PM
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She can do 20-30 miles easily as long as it's scenic and not too steep 
We don't ride fast together, usually 15mph. And I thought I would slowly bring her up to speed to go on longer rides, as santa monica is already too boring. We really enjoy riding on the weekends, stopping by for some sandwiches, and back on the road.
We don't ride fast together, usually 15mph. And I thought I would slowly bring her up to speed to go on longer rides, as santa monica is already too boring. We really enjoy riding on the weekends, stopping by for some sandwiches, and back on the road.
