Historical Society Bike Ride
Sunday, September 20, 2026
1:30 PM — 4:00 PM
1870 Anaheim Ave.
Join the Costa Mesa Historical Society for its 4th Annual Community Bike Ride THIS Sunday, September 20.
Councilmember Arlis Reynolds and Arts Commission Chair Alisa Ochoa will lead an easy-paced, approximately eight-mile ride through some cool parts of Costa Mesa with plenty of stops.
World Day of Remembrance Community Bike Ride in Costa Mesa
On Sunday, November 16th, join Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets, Council Member Reynolds, community partners, and neighbors for a special ride recognizing the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This community gathering honors those affected by traffic tragedies, highlights safety improvements, and raises awareness about safe speeds and safer streets for all.
Meet at Costa Mesa City Hall
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
Mingle at 1:30pm
Welcome at 2:00pm
Roll out at 2:30pm
The event concludes at Fairview Community Church with a community dinner.
Please bring a bicycle, helmet, water, and comfortable clothing.
All riders must sign the waiver to participate. Please sign the waiver here.
Please RSVP using this form if you plan to attend!
Lillördag Bike Ride (Copy)
Our friends at Lillördag are having their Wednesday night ride! Read the ride guidelines below:
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Meet at 6:15pm
Roll at 6:30pm
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Lillördag Bike Ride
Our friends at Lillördag are having their Wednesday night ride! Read the ride guidelines below:
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Meet at 6:15pm
Roll at 6:30pm
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Lillördag Nite Ride!
Our friends at Lillördag are going for a night ride! Explore the Irvine Bike Paths in the dark!
Read the ride guidelines below:
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Meet in the Parking Lot of Harbor Christian Church (2401 Irvine Ave)
Meet at 8:00pm
Roll at 8:30pm
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Love Costa Mesa Day
Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets is participating in Love Costa Mesa Day by cleaning up the Joann Street Trail and surrounding area. Join us for this fun community event!
More info TBD
7:30-8:30am Morning Rally at CM City Hall
9am-12pm Volunteer Projects throughout the City
12-1pm Lunch Celebration at CM City Hall
Lillördag & Banta Bikes
Our friends at Lillördag are teaming up with Banta Bikes for a ride through Seal Beach! Bring a bike with chunky tires for hitting the dirt trails.
Read the ride guidelines below:
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Meet at 1101 Pacific Coast Hwy (behind the Pavilions)
Meet at 5:30pm
Roll at 6:00pm
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Walk 'n Rollers
Join Walk ‘n Rollers on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 for a fun and family-friendly day of bike safety and skill-building at Costa Mesa City Hall!
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 77 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92627This free workshop is part of the Costa Mesa Bicycle Safety Education Program and includes:
Bike skills courses
Free bike helmets (while supplies last)
Free bike repair
Free refreshments (while supplies last)Perfect for riders of all ages and experience levels!
Visit www.WalkMoreBikeMore.org/costa-mesa for more information!Hosted by Walk 'n Rollers with funding from the City of Costa Mesa.
Lillördag Bikes + Coffee
Our friends at Lillördag are having their Saturday Coffee Ride! Read the ride guidelines below:
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Location: 2401 Irvine Ave (in the parking lot of Harbor Christian Church)
Meet at 9:30am
Roll at 10:00am
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Lillördag Bike Ride
Our friends at Lillördag are having their Wednesday night ride! Read the ride guidelines below:
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Meet at 6:15pm
Roll at 6:30pm
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**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
Lillördag OC Marathon Crash Ride
Our friends at Lillördag are having their 2nd annual Crash Ride! This is an early one! They will ride the marathon course early before the runners are on the road. This is a fast-paced ride so come ready with lights and have a backup plan. Ride at your own risk!
Meet at Newport Dunes Entrance (on back bay Dr) @ 3:00am
Ride @ 3:30am
**Ride rules/guidelines**
* Bring lights, water, helmets.
* Patch kit or extra tubes recommended.
* Have your bikes ready to ride at the appropriate time (6:30pm on Wednesdays, other rides will be specified in social media posts or flyers).
* Don’t pass the leader.
* Our rides are no-drop, so stay with the group as best as you can but communicate if you need to stop or slow down.
* All bikes and abilities are welcome at your discretion. This is a mostly-flat, social-pace ride, but be sure you and your bike are okay riding (or walking) up some occasional short hills.
CicloIrvine Open Streets Event
The second annual CicloIrvine event is set to take place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering residents, visitors, and businesses a unique opportunity to stroll, bike, and roll along a car-free stretch of Campus Drive.
A 1.4-mile portion of Campus Drive — between University Drive and Culver Drive — will be closed to vehicular traffic, creating a vibrant space for outdoor recreation and community connection. To accommodate the event, Campus Drive will be closed to vehicles from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most parking lots along the route will remain open and accessible via Harvard Avenue and designated cross streets — Bridge Road, Berkeley Avenue, and California Avenue — though driveway access along Campus Drive will be restricted during this time.
Tacofredag
Our friends at Lillördag are having their first monthly Taco Ride at Vegan by El Zamorano!
Meet at Lions Park @ 6:15pm
Ride @ 6:30pm
Earth Day Festival
Come visit us at Costa Mesa’s Earth Day Festival!
https://www.costamesaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11888/28
Walk Audit and Social!
Join CMABS for a walk audit, social or both! Meet local Costa Mesans that care about safe streets!
Meet at Moongoat Coffee on Placentia at 1pm for the walk audit. Finish at Moongoat around 2:30pm and social starts at 3pm.
A walk audit is a group walk to evaluate how walkable an area is and if there are any obstructions or safety concerns we can notify the city about. We are doing this to build community and to unite in our efforts to make sure Costa Mesa streets are safe. any and all are welcome!
OC Active Transportation Forum
OC Active Transportation Forum presented by Strong Towns OC
Hosted by Fullerton City Council Member Ahmad Zahra
Learn about …
Active transportation projects across OC
Barriers and success stories from Orange County leaders
How you can get involved in your city
This event is FREE. Please RSVP Here!
Smart Cycling Class
Smart Cycling Class presented by Walk ‘n Rollers!
Learn to be a safer, more confident rider!
In this class, you will learn…
Rules of the Road
On-Bike Skills
E-Bike Safety
All participants will receive a free helmet, lock, and light set!
Walk Audit
This Sunday, January 26th at 1:00pm !
We are excited to walk together in the SoBECA Pedestrian Opportunity Zone for 1.5 to 2 miles, starting at the southeast corner of Baker/Randolph and ending at Green Cheek around 2:30PM. b There's incredible power in community-when we come together, we create safer streets for everyone. Let's make our voices heard and our neighborhoods stronger, one step at a time!
! Este domingo 26 de enero a la 1:00 de la tarde !
Estamos emocionados de caminar juntos por la Zona de Oportunidad para Peatones de SoBECA, recorriendo entre 1.5 a 2 millas. Comenzaremos en la esquina sureste de Baker/Randolph y terminaremos en Green Cheek alrededor de las 2:30 de la tarde b Hay un poder increíble en la comunidad: cuando nos unimos, creamos calles más seguras para todos. ¡Hagamos que nuestras voces se escuchen y que nuestros vecindarios sean más fuertes, un paso a paso!
Info Session: Daylighting
Assembly Bill 413, known as the "Daylighting Law", amends the California Vehicle Code to prohibit cars from blocking pedestrians by parking in front of crosswalks.
Learn:
1) What the law says and what that means for Costa Mesa
2) About the opportunity we have to make our city safer and more livable for pedestrians
3) Getting involved in a volunteer opportunity to help make the case to the city
How to attend:
Day / Time:
Thursday 16 January at 6pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84985334954?pwd=jzaZT3nVxZo9Bv3wbUAY28p9LUr5TX.1
Meeting ID: 849 8533 4954 | Passcode: 984828
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Who:
David Martinez, CMABS Board Member
Marc Vukcevich, CMABS Board Member
Thanks for caring ❤️
The Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets
Historical Costa Mesa Bike Tour
Join Costa Mesa City Council Member Arlis Reynolds (District 5) as she teams up with the Costa Mesa Historical Society to lead a free bicycle tour of the city! Meet up at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 28 at the Costa Mesa Historical Society. Ride your classic bike if you’ve got one!
Active Transportation Mixer
Latino Health Access, Santa Ana Active Streets and Walk n’ Rollers are hosting a regional active transportation mixer on Thursday, August 29 from 7:00pm - 9:00-pm at Native Son Bar in Santa Ana. Come join CMABS and other active transportation activists in the area as we meet up, swap stories and build relationships across the OC region!
Santa Ana Ave/University Drive/Mesa Drive Bike and Ped Improvements Open House Meeting
Join OC Public Works for an Open House Meeting to discuss POTENTIAL bicycle and pedestrian improvements to the unincorporated areas of Santa Ana Avenue, University Drive and Mesa Drive. The open house will begin at 5:30pm at the Muth Interpretive Center located at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. The project is NOT yet on the County’s 7-year capital improvement plan and participation at this meeting WILL factor into future funding decisions. Come by and show support for filling in these critical gaps in the bicycling and pedestrian network!
Santa Ana Bike Lanes Community Meeting
The City of Costa Mesa will be hosting a community meeting at Kaiser Elementary School, 2130 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, to discuss the upcoming plan to potentially add Class II bike lanes on the southbound side of Santa Ana Avenue across from Kaiser Elementary, between E. 21st Street and E. 22nd Street.
Lillordag Bike Ride
Wednesday Night bike ride in Costa Mesa, CA. Meet at Lions Park 6:15 PM. Roll at 6:30 PM. Bring lights, helmet, water, and a good attitude.
Community Bike Safety Workshop (City of Costa Mesa)
The City of Costa Mesa is putting on a Bike Safety Workshop on Saturday May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th Street. Learn new bike skills, get free helmets and bike repairs. CMABS will be there handing out free bike lights, too!
Lillordag Bike Ride
Wednesday Night bike ride in Costa Mesa, CA. Meet at Lions Park 6:15 PM. Roll at 6:30 PM. Bring lights, helmet, water, and a good attitude.
Love Costa Mesa Day
MORNING RALLY AT CITY HALL AT 8AM
PROJECTS FROM 9AM-12PM
CELEBRATION LUNCH AT 12PM BACK AT CITY HALL
Lillordag Bike Ride
Wednesday Night bike ride in Costa Mesa, CA. Meet at Lions Park 6:15 PM. Roll at 6:30 PM. Bring lights, helmet, water, and a good attitude.