The Path Bike Shop

What a year it has been. So many have experienced unprecedented heartache and loss via direct or indirect impacts of the global pandemic, social injustice, wildfires that ravaged millions of acres across the West, or other personal tragedy. We feel it, and feel for everyone who is struggling. Whether or not we've dealt with more challenges than usual on an individual level, one thing has tied us together this year: Every single one of us has had to adapt to a new way of livi...ng, making a living, doing business, recreating, and otherwise navigating our daily routines. We know these changes haven't come easily, but as we move into a new year, we are grateful for our friends and customers who continue to support The Path, and for our dedicated employees who have endured all the challenges and risks associated with serving the public during the COVID crisis. We're also appreciative of everyone's understanding and patience as we face mounting inventory shortages and other supply issues due to increased demand that caught us all off guard. Although the year was challenging, there were many bright spots, too, including the untold number of happy people who left our shops smiling under their masks thanks to the joy new bike day brings; seeing more kids and families riding together; witnessing new riders getting hooked on mountain biking; the unexpected fun of learning how to replace in-person events with virtual ones (more of these to come, stand by!); and of course, the bike boom spurred by a slower, simpler quarantine lifestyle that has had folks looking for ways to get out of the house...the list goes on! We are all still learning, and adapting, but we can finish 2020 off knowing that we've done our best, and at the very least, we'll come out on the other side more resilient, patient and thankful. Thank you for being the best community we could ask for. We wish you all joy, hope, and peace in the New Year. Keep pedaling and moving forward!

Mikko takes us through how he built up his 2021 Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower, complete with custom Zipp 3Zero Moto wheels, Fox Transfer dropper, 2021 Fox 38 170-millimeter fork, and more.

Our round up of Winter Product Picks will not only help make gift giving easy, it's also a great resource for anyone shopping for new gear this season. Our crew members have their fingers on the pulse of what's new and hot in the shop, and best of all, most picks are under $200! Follow this link to see round one: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com//staff-winter-product-picks... Also look for our Winter Picks product displays at our Tustin store. These items are in stock now, but don't delay! Some will sell out quickly. And stay tuned...we'll be sharing more staff favorites over the next couple of weeks!

Updated 12/12 with new info about Whiting and a reminder that the bike lane on Santiago Canyon Road is still closed.

Trail Update: Baby, it's wet outside! All local state and county parks are closed due to wet and muddy conditions. We received a good amount of rain overnight, so all trails are going to be too wet to ride today. Holiday Hours: Both Path locations are open from 10 am until 5 pm today through Wednesday, from 10 am until 4 pm Thursday, New Year's Eve, and closed on Friday, January 1. Please keep this in mind as you plan your Path visits this week!

We hope you had a lovely and safe holiday Our awesome crew is here for all your post-holiday bike needs, starting at 10 am today! . . .... #staffappreciation #pathbikeshopcrew #thepathbikeshop #thepathbikeshopliveoak #localbikeshop #orangecounty #lovethebikeyouride See more

...Annnd we’re back! After a delay due to the Silverado Fire last week, we are super excited for Week 5 of our Virtual Ride Series: O’Neill Park/Waterworks! These are our Live Oak shop’s backyard trails and we had so much fun scoping them out for the series, with the crew getting into the Halloween spirit on a delightful overcast day.... If you’ve never ridden this area, you’re in for a treat (tricks optional on some of the features you’ll find along the trail), with water crossings and lush vegetation along the arroyo, and superb vistas from the ridgelines. Follow this link for all of the details on the route, options and how the series works: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com//fall-virtual-ride-series- Also, stay tuned for specifics on the fun prizes you can win for completing each ride in the series! Have fun, ride safely and be sure to tag us and use #pathrideseries2020 when you post your ride photos!

Week 4, here we come! We are just past the halfway point of our 6-week Virtual Ride Series, and are thrilled to take you back to the coast, where riding weather is looking to be basically perfect this week. Choose from the intermediate or advanced routes on Trailforks, follow this link for all the info: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com//fall-virtual-ride-series-... Be sure to tag us, and use #pathrideseries2020 so we can see your ride. Complete all six rides of the series and win fun prizes. Have fun, ride safely and enjoy Laguna!

Trail update: UPDATED 12/12: Whiting Ranch is now OPEN with restrictions. The Borrego Parking Lot on Portola is still closed, as are the following trails/fire roads: Borrego Trail Mustard Road... Cattle Pond Loop Trail Red Rock Canyon Trail Billy Goat Trail Vista Lookout Road and Vista Lookout Water Tank Road between Tessera Avenue and Dreaded Hill Trail. We recently checked in with Jason Bennett, who serves as trail boss for Santiago Truck Trail and The Luge, to find out how the Bond Fire has impacted our trails and access in the Santa Anas. Here's what we've learned: 1) Santiago Truck Trail has been bulldozed/graded nearly the entire way to the flag to form a fire break/access road. 2) STT, Harding, and The Luge are all open, as of this morning, now that the Bond Fire is 100 percent contained. PLEASE NOTE: The bike lane on Santiago Canyon Road is still closed due to road construction, please be very cautious when climbing up to Modjeska Grade Road. 3)The gates at Maple Springs and Bedford Road remain closed. 4) According to Jason, the climb up STT is very, very soft. Orange County Parks are open. There is construction work happening soon, however, in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, closing the following parking lots: Willow Staging Area December 14-15th Big Bend Staging Area December 16-17th Dilley Staging Area December 18th Chino Hills and Crystal Cove State Parks are also now open. Enjoy this perfect riding weather!

Happy Holidays from everyone at The Path! Reminder that we are closed today, and will reopen tomorrow, December 26 at 10 am.

Didn't beat the rain to do the Week #5 ride in O'Neill/Waterworks? Don't fret, we'll be extending this one through next Sunday, November 15 to give you more time to ride these super fun trails! Be sure to tag us and use #pathrideseries2020 when you post your ride. We will also announce the details for the final ride of the series tomorrow, please stay tuned!

We understand many have questions about damage to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park from the #SilveradoFire. Fire crews continue to fight hot spots and perform mop-...up in the park. The park is closed until further notice, and it will be some time before we can make any assessments. This is still a very active incident and the park remains closed while fire crews continue their hard work. Please observe all closures and stay away from burn areas until hazards can be identified and removed. We will provide updates as we have information available. See more

We have a selection of Path ambassador Brooke McFerren's trail-inspired art at both Path locations. These would make a great gift!

The latest installment of The Path Podcast is live on Mountain Bike Radio! This aptly named "Big Banter Episode" covers all kinds of topics, don't miss it! http://theoutdoorroute.com/the-path-podca//10/episode-124/

Trail update: Folks, it's wet out there. Although Orange County Parks still has a few of its parks marked open, we're going to assume they're too muddy to ride based on how much rain we've received over the past couple of days. Crystal Cove State Park, Chino Hills State Park, and SkyPark Bike Park are also closed. Trails that don't officially close during storms, like the Luge, are also too muddy to ride as it's pouring rain in the canyons as we type this. Please use good judgment today. In a couple of days, conditions will be primo!

If you need last minute gift ideas, check out our staff's Winter Product Picks. We've hand selected our favorite things, and most picks are under $200: https://www.thepathbikeshop.com//staff-winter-product-picks We also have some Giant Bicycles USA kids' STP 20-inch bikes in stock and ready to roll, and a few others from Liv Cycling, Rocky Mountain Bicycles and Norco Bicycles:... https://www.thepathbikeshop.com/collections/all/kids Don't forget that we close at 4 pm tomorrow for Christmas Eve, and are closed on Friday, Christmas Day!

Power has been restored in Trabuco Canyon, so our Live Oak store is OPEN. Both Path locations are open until 5 pm today, come by and see us!

The power is still out in the canyons, so our Live Oak store is closed again today. Our Tustin store is open, come and visit us here. Keep an eye on our socials for updates, and be safe out there!

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Hi everyone. Both Path locations are open following the new COVID-19 restrictions that went into effect yesterday. However, we are operating at 20 percent customer capacity, which means that at times there will be a line to get into the store. When you see the sign below in our doorway, please wait to enter until a Path employee waves you in. ... Please consider visiting thepathbikeshop.com and ordering online for pick up in store we have added a grip of product over the past couple of months, so there is a good selection to shop from the comfort of your home, 24/7! We can also deliver to your door; most orders can be delivered within 1-3 business days. Finally, masks are required to shop at both Path locations NO EXCEPTIONS. Masks must be put on before entry, and must cover both mouth and nose. We also continue to practice physical distancing, both inside and outside our shops. Please keep 6 feet of space between you and others when visiting The Path. Thank you for your continued support as we do our best to serve our community and customers safely and responsibly.

Trail update: Looks like Santiago Oaks, Irvine Regional and Peters Canyon @OCParks are closed today due to conditions. Whiting remains closed due to the Silverado Fire. Chime in if you know the status of Aliso and Laguna, these aren't marked closed on the OC Parks website. Please use good judgment as most trails are likely pretty muddy today.

Hi everyone. Our Live Oak store is closed for the rest of the day due to a power outage. The Tustin shop is open until 5 pm, come and see us there! We will update you here, please keep an eye on our socials.

Hi everyone. Due to high winds and the Silverado Fire currently burning in the canyon, we are postponing the launch of our Week 5 Virtual Ride Series route. Please stand by, we will announce the location of this week’s ride when things settle down and conditions are more agreeable. Thank you for your understanding!

Trail Update: Santiago Canyon Road is open to residents only at this time, which means Blackstar, Luge, Harding, etc. are closed. O'Neill Park and Campground, and Whiting Ranch are also still closed. Looks like other Orange County Parks and Crystal Cove State Park are open, but Chino Hills State Park is closed. Be sure to check ocparks.com and state park sites before you go, as a Red Flag warning has been issued due to Santa Ana winds returning to the region later today, whi...ch may result in more park closures. Also, heads up that there will be some parking lots closed for maintenance work in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park over the next few weeks: Willow Staging Area December 14-15th Big Bend Staging Area December 16-17th Dilley Staging Area December 18th We will try to keep you updated here. Please be safe out there!

Friendly reminder that we are closing an hour early at 4 pm tonight. Please keep this in mind as you plan your visit to either Path location today. Happy Halloween, everyone!

Huge congrats to Path ambassador Brooke McFerren, well done!

Path service manager @mtbmanboy shows us how this new tool helps us diagnose problems and test shock function before and after we work on your shock. Join Brandon live tonight over at @mtbmanboy at 6:00 pm to see more! . . .... #bikeshoptools #shockdyno #bikesuspension #foxracingshox #thepathbikeshop See more

Shop ambassador Josh Jacquot became a Path customer about two decades ago, and has officially ridden and raced for us for the past 15 years. Cross-country moves took Josh and his family from Orange County to Michigan, and most recently to Idaho, but Josh continues to represent The Path from his new hometown near Boise, where he’s been spending his free time exploring endless singletrack in his new backyard. Follow the link below to read Josh’s story about a recent two-wheeled adventure from his home to the top of a local mountain and back in one go. https://www.thepathbikeshop.com//out-the-backdoor-explorin

ICYMI, the latest episode of the pod is live!

We’ve had a couple of cancellations for our Pivot Cycles reservations-only event tomorrow. No walk-ups, no exceptions, please email Val (at) thepathbikeshop . com for more info and to reserve a bike before noon today! We have large and XL Switchblades available for the PM slot (1 PM arrival), and a size run of Mach 5.5s, several Trail 429s, a couple of Mach 4 SL and SL Lives available both AM and PM. Reservations by email only, no phone calls please!

Ride Series route update: We now have the official San Clemente Intermediate route on Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com//path-ride-series-san-clemente/... Happy shredding!

Hi everyone. Our Live Oak store is closed for the rest of the day due to a power outage. The Tustin shop is open until 5 pm, come and see us there! We will update you here, please keep an eye on our socials.