Ridden in both a lot. Did a tandem stage race for my Honeymoon in Eugene.
Eugene is very bike friendly and has got better bike roads. But it rains more.
Irvine has more competitive cyclists, better weather and more traffic and cars. There are some great routes, but fewer of them.
The group rides may be better in Irvine.
Last edited by Doge; 07-22-19 at 03:10 PM.