Where to Join Others in the Fast Lane

Selected club rides around Orange County:

* Laguna Hills Bicycle Club: Sponsored by BS Bicisport Bicycles at the corner of La Paz and Moulton Parkway, this U.S. Cycling Federation club offers both weekday and weekend rides for experienced cyclists. Marcel Calborn, a former European professional rider who also markets custom bikes in his own name, offers coaching for this fast-paced group. Training rides of 21 miles start at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend (Saturday, Sunday) rides of 36 to 70 miles begin at 7 a.m. The pace is moderate to extremely fast. Call (714) 643-1620.

* Orange County Wheelmen: One of the largest bicycle clubs in America, the Wheelmen offer both weekday and weekend rides for all levels of ability. Weekend rides are divided into various levels of experience. Distances vary. The club also sponsors century rides and other special events. For ride information call the Wheelmen’s hot line at (714) 956-BIKE. For membership, call Karro Lynn Yells, (714) 637-1161.

* Bicycle Club of Irvine: Like the Wheelmen, this club offers both touring and recreational rides with all levels of experience. Weekday and weekend rides are offered. For information on rides and membership, call (714) 854-8106.

* Ciclistas Capistrano: c/o Mission Photography. Evenings and weekly rides offered from this San Juan Capistrano-based, adult recreational and touring club. Call Phil Snyder, (714) 770-7449.

* Veloce Santiago: c/o Santiago Cycle Sports on Newport Avenue in Tustin. USCF club developing intermediate to advanced cyclists. Training rides for members on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with rides on Saturday and Sunday as well. Call (714) 544-6091.

* Cycles Veloce: c/o Bicycles Etc., 24844 Muirlands Blvd., El Toro. Training and competition for this extremely fast racing club. Call (714) 581-4310.

* Newport Beach Bicycle Club: Racing and training club for USCF members. C/O Boston Bicycle Club, 2991 Grace Lane, Costa Mesa. Contact Jeff Meyers, (213) 318-9913.

* Paramount Cycling Club: Diverse recreational and racing club. Four training rides a week. Coaching available. South Coast Bike Shop, Santa Ana. Call (714) 836-4011.