-Club Ride Schedule-

  

March Find out what the weather "looks like" NOW. Click on any of the County Citrus Cards above to see the area on their "weathercams".

 

" Saturday Spring Start Times" begins at 8:30amuntil April 17th

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High Wind Warning Ride

**if the east winds blow 15mph or greater the ride may be changed to:

WESTWARD

"East Beach
Ramble"

 Route  Map  Photos

Mission Parking Lot up the coast into Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito and East Beach of Santa Barbara and returning to Ventura. Eating suggestions: East Beach Grill

54 miles - B Rating - Moderate

Saturday,

March 6th

8:00am start

WESTWARD

"East Beach Ramble"

 Route  Map  Photos

Mission Parking Lot up the coast into Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito and East Beach of Santa Barbara and returning to Ventura. Eating suggestions: East Beach Grill

54 miles - B Rating - Moderate


Sunday,

March 7th

Fox & Hounds


 

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"Dennison Grade Loop CCW" 

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NORTHWARD

"Tour de Ojai"

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Route  Map  Photos

8:00am for the "Hounds" at the Mission Parking Lot east into Ventura, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Ojai and back down into Ventura. Eating suggestions:  Ojai Emporium Cafe

49 miles - C Rating - Moderately Difficult

 

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8:30am

for the "Foxes" start at Mission Parking Lot north to Casitas Springs, Oakview, Ojai and back into Ventura. Eating suggestions: Ojai Emporium Cafe

34 miles - B Rating - Easy

 


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Saturday,

March 13th

Split Ride


WESTWARD

"Casitas Pass Climb-CCW"

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WESTWARD

"Refugio Mtn. Goat Climb"

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Route   Map   Photos

 8:00am start time from the Mission Parking Lot up the into Casitas Springs, Oakview, Ojai,  Lake Casitas on over the hill into Carpinteria. Eating suggestions:

The Coffee Bean

43 miles - C Rating - Difficult

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Map

9:00am start time at Refugio State Beach is the starting location for this beautiful canyon ride into the Santa Ynez Mountains. George Chester will lead this ride today.

32 miles - D

Rating - Very Difficult

"Daylight Savings Time begins at 12pm Saturday night. Set your clocks AHEAD please. 

Sunday,

March 14th

Foxes & Hounds

NORTHWARD

"Sulphur Mountain Challenge"

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NORTHWARD

"Tour de Ojai"

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Route Map  Photos

8:00am for the Hounds at Mission Parking Lot north to Casitas Springs, Lake Casitas, Ojai and back into Ventura.  Eating suggestions: Ojai Emporium Cafe

48 miles - D Rating - Difficult

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8:30am for the "Foxes" start at Mission Parking Lot north to Casitas Springs, Oakview, Ojai and back into Ventura. Eating suggestions: Ojai Emporium Cafe

34 miles - B Rating - Easy

 

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Saturday,

March 20th

8:30am start

 

NORTHWARD

"Casitas Pass Climb-CW"

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 Route  Map  Photos

Mission Parking Lot north to Carpinteria and up the hill to Lake Casitas and down into Ojai, Oakview, Casitas Springs and Ventura. Eating suggestions: Marina Cafe

43 miles - C Rating - Hard

Sunday,

March 21st

Fox & Hounds

WESTWARD

"Summerland The Hard Way"

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WESTWARD

"Summerland Classic"

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8:00am for the "Hounds" Mission Parking Lot towards Casitas Springs, Oakview, Lake Casitas and over the hill towards Carpinteria and Summerland.  Eating suggestions:  Cantwells Market & Deli, Summerland

58 miles - C Rating - Difficult

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9:00am start for the "Foxes" from the Mission Parking Lot for the "Hares" up the coast into Carpinteria, Summerland, and back into Ventura. Eating suggestions:  Cantwells Market & Deli

46 miles - B Rating - Easy

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Saturday,

March 27th

8:30 am Start 

EASTWARD

"South Mountain Ramble"

 

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 Route  Map  Photos

8:30am start at Mission Parking Lot east into Ventura, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Fillmore and back down into Ventura. Eating suggestions: Starbuck's Coffee

50 miles - B Rating

 

Sunday,

March 28th

Fox & Hounds


NORTHWARD

"Rose Valley Climb"

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NORTHWARD

"Sea to Wheeler Gorge"

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Route  Map   Photos

8:00am for the "Hounds" at the Mission Parking Lot north to Casitas Springs, Oakview, Ojai and the Upper Ojai Valley at Rose Valley Summit and then back into Ventura. Eating suggestions: Ojai Emporium Cafe

56 miles - D Rating - Hard

 

 

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9:00am for the "Foxes" start at Mission Parking Lot north to Casitas Springs, Oakview, Ojai and back into Ventura. Eating suggestions: Ojai Emporium Cafe

34 miles - C Rating - Moderate

 

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Week Day Rides

Tuesdays- 8:30am

Thursdays- 8:30am

Week Day Rides

"Santa Barbara Special"

" Old Boys & Girls Ride"

Week Day Ride Photos

Mission Parking Lot up the coast into Summerland & the Luna Cafe.

Mission Parking Lot into Ojai & the Emporium Cafe.

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-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

-Starting Locations-

 -Eating Locations-

-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 (Dec,Jan,Feb) 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 8:00am.  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! 

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