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The Orange County Wheelmen (OCW) is the most diverse and oldest bicycle club in Orange County with over 400 members. Cycling subgroups within OCW include Paramount Racing, Goat Hill (off-road cycling), and Tandem Time. The club hosts several annual events, many special activities, and numerous weekly rides.
OCW was founded in 1970. Beginning as a recreational cycling club, its focus has expanded to staging cycling events that attract hundreds of riders, to maintaining an active presence in the community through charitable donations, and to promoting safety and political advocacy through the club's training rides and support of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC) and the California Association of Bicycling Organizations (CABO).
Following are highlights of many of the activities, events, and happenings supported by the Orange County Wheelmen:
Monthly Happenings
Monthly general meetings provide a forum for speakers to address bike care, maintenance, training, speed and nutrition in addition to diet, safety, and travel related cycling adventures. The meetings are well attended by members and nonmembers interested in the variety of bike related topics.
OCW's monthly newsletter, the Chain Reaction, is mailed and/or emailed to all members and can also be seen on the club's Website. Each issue includes information regarding the ride schedule, board minutes, and special articles by club members on cycling tips, activities, travels, and the highlights of our major cycling events.
Special Events
OCW is well-known for its five (5) major cycling events held throughout the year including the Spring Metric Century, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 150, the Ride Around the Bear, the Amtrak Century and the Fall Metric Century. Each event is unique and attracts hundreds of riders throughout California and from the Western United States.
Special Activities
OCW is also involved in a variety of activities beyond riding the roads. Each August members attend the Annual Picnic which culminates in a fiercely contested tricycle race. In February the club's Annual Awards Banquet honors and celebrates accomplishments by individual members and introduces the new board members for the coming year.
OCW's ongoing charitable donations benefit many children in Orange County. The club donates bicycles and helmets in addition to members donating numerous toys and gifts to children of Orange County. Our club is also activity involved with the Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC) and the California Association of Bicycling Organizations (CABO).
We look forward to you joining us for a bike ride!
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Spring Metric |
Fiesta 150 |
Ride Around the Bear |
Amtrak Century |
Fall Metric |