-Club Ride Schedule for May-
RIDE DIFFICULTY: A= flat; B= rolling; C= climbing; D= major climbing; E= get a rope tow
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**Weekday Rides**
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Mondays:
9:00am - "Peter's Ride" - 36 miles up to
Carpinteria hosted by Peter. Tuesdays: 9:00am - "Santa Barbara Special" - 42 miles up to Santa Barbara hosted by Larry, Terry and Dick. Tuesdays: 5:00pm - "Bike Path Night Ride" - 13 miles up to Foster Park and back hosted by Linda and Larry. (Lights required) Wednesdays: 9:00am - "Peter's Ride" - 36 miles up to Carpinteria hosted by Peter. Thursdays: "Old Boys Ride" - Casitas Pass CW (7:30am) or Ojai (8:20am) or Ojai (9am) from Foster Park hosted by Robert. **These less formal "Weekday Club Rides" occur each day of the week. Feel free to join in anytime** |
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WHEN: Saturday,
May 17th WHAT: 8:00am - "Rose Valley Climb" - 56 miles, D ride, one big climb today. Route Map WHERE: Mission Parking Lot for a wonderful ride up Ventura River Trail it Highway 33 for our venture today up to scenic Rose Valley. Food at Deer Lodge on Highway 33. Bring lots of food and water. Turnarounds OK today at Nordhoff High School and Wheeler Gorge. Come test yourself on this beautiful spring day adventure! **Those wanting to climb Rose Valley but not wanting a longer ride can drive to Nordhoff HS**
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WHEN: Sunday,
May 18th WHAT: 8:00am - "Tour de Carpinteria"- 26 miles, A ride, rolling hills. Route Map WHERE: Our "Get Acquainted Ride" ventures up the cool coastline into Carpinteria. Those wanting a longer ride can extend it into the Pole Grounds or even Summerland and meet us back in downtown Carp for a fun meal outside for another "California Experience."
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WHEN:
Saturday, May 24th WHAT: 8:00am - "Summerland Classic" (moderate) 43 miles, B ride, rolling hills. or Route Map 9:00am - "Tour de Carpinteria" (easy No Drop Ride) 26 miles, B ride, rolling hills. Route Map WHERE: Mission Parking Lot for a ride into Carpinteria and onto Summerland with the moderate ride adding Gobenador, Toro and Ortega Ridge. Food at Reynaldo's in Carp.
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Sunday, May 25th WHAT: 8:00am - "Lake Casitas Loop CCW" (moderate) - 43miles, C ride, a few big hills. Route Map WHERE: Our ride meets at the Mission Parking Lot and then ventures up the cool coastline into Carpinteria. Those wanting a longer ride can partake in the moderate ride up Casitas Pass into Carpinteria for lunch at Reynaldo's.
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WHEN:
Monday, May 26th- Holiday Special WHAT: 8:00am - "Tour de Carpinteria"- 26 miles, B ride, rolling hills. Route Map WHERE: Our "Get Acquainted Ride" ventures up the cool coastline into Carpinteria. Those wanting a longer ride can extend it into the Pole Grounds or even Summerland and meet us back at Cavelli's in downtown Carp for a fun meal outside for another "California Experience."
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**Remote Ride**
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WHEN: Saturday, May 31st - REMOTE START WHAT: 8:00am - "Citrus Groves Classic CCW" (moderate) - 47 miles, B ride, rolling hills. Route Map Street Map 9:00am - "Tour de Carpinteria" (easy No Drop Ride)- 36 miles, B ride, rolling hills. Route Map WHERE: Starbucks Coffee in Camarillo is our starting point for the day. Drive on the 101 Freeway to Starbucks off Las Posas Road for a great ride into the beautiful east county. Bike up into the citrus groves of Moorpark, Somis and Camarillo. Then back to Starbuck's for food and drink. The "groves" are so much fun to ride, come join us today! ** The No Drop Ride begins from the Mission Parking Lot **
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-Ventura County Weather, PierCam & Road Closures, Road Repairs-
-Ride Climbing Difficulty-
| Climb Categories | Cat 4 | Cat 3 | Cat 2 | Cat 1 | hors Cat |
| length (miles) | <2 | <3 | 3-6 | 6-12 | >12 |
| grade (%) | <3 | <4 | >4 | >5 | >8 |
| local example | Bates Road | Dennison from Ojai | Casitas Pass | Rose Valley | Gibraltar Road |
| Riding Difficulty | A | B | C | D | E |
-Extra Fun Rides-
FAMILY RIDES: Tuesdays at 5pm from San Jon & Harbor up the bike path to Foster Park.
SOCIAL RIDES: Thursday morning fun rides from Foster Park into Ojai beginning at 9am.
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Fun rides in an around Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties, once a month.
-Starting Locations-
Mission Parking Lot at 100 E.Main Street, Ventura.
Hobert Park at Telegraph Road & Petit, Saticoy.
Skateboard Park at Main & E. Ventura, Santa Paula.
Heritage Valley Inn at 691 N. Main St., Piru.
Freedom Park at 555 Airport Way, Camarillo Airport, Camarillo.
Starbucks Coffee at 540 Las Posas Road, Camarillo.
Roger's House at 5047 Ladera Vista Drive, Camarillo.
Transportation Center at 101 Freeway and Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks.
Bank of America at 152 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
Carrow's Restaurant at 2401 Harbor Blvd, Ventura.
-Eating Locations-
Starbucks Coffee at 540 Las Posas Road, Camarillo.
Waypoint Airport Cafe 325 Durley Avenue, Camarillo.
Santa Paula Coffee Company at 943 E. Main Street, Santa Paula.
La Terraza Cafe, 1000 E. Main St., Santa Paula.
Logsdon's Airport Cafe at 824 E. Santa Maria Street, Santa Paula.
Starbuck's Coffee at 650 E. Ventura Street, Fillmore.
Heritage Valley Inn at 691 N. Main St., Piru.
Ojai Emporium Cafe at 108 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai.
Antonio's at 106 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai
Marina Cafe at 11311 Santa Ana Road, Casitas Lake, Ojai.
Deer Lodge at 2261 Maricopa Hwy (33), Ojai.
The Village at Moorpark at 33 N. Moorpark, Thousand Oaks.
Santa Susana Cafe, 1555 Kuehner, Simi Valley.
Starbuck's Coffee at 575 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley.
Corner Bakery Cafe at 1555 #460 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley.
Latitude 34 Deli at 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard at the Channel Islands Harbor.
East Beach Grill at 1188 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Harbor at 132 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara.
Padaro Beach Grill at 3765 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria.
Neptune's Net 42505 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
-More Fun Information-
Normal Ride start location is the parking lot at the back side of Mission Park between Santa Clara Street and Main Street in Ventura. Winter rides begin at 8:30am. Spring ride schedule starts at 8:00am unless otherwise noted. There is a "Show and Go" ride anytime there is a holiday. Show and Go's begin at 8 am. There are also "Remote Rides" that start at a location out of the City of Ventura. Helmets required on all rides. Please remember to bring spare tube, patch kit, pump, cell phone, route map, route slip, food and sufficient water. Always let club members know at the time you decide to alter the route, extend the route or shorten the route during the ride. Always ride with a club member, never alone. Bicycling is a naturally hazardous activity because we ride on roads that cars navigate. Please be aware, be alert and always look twice before turning or passing. And remember, cycling is always fun!
Remember your cell phone for safety!
No spare tube
& no cell phone, oops!
