Join us for our Gender Blender (yes, men are invited to join) May WoW (Women on Wheels) ride from Ventura to Ojai on Sunday, May 26. This ride starts in the beach town of Ventura and heads inland along parts of the original Southern Pacific Railroad path to the quaint town of Ojai, where we will enjoy a yummy coffee and a snack.
Our adventure begins with an easy drive to Ventura. We will park along San Pedro street next to San Buenaventura State Beach and suit up for a 9 a.m. roll time. The first three miles take us North along the ocean’s edge on the Coastal Bikeway. The next few miles of trail lead inland and connect with the Ojai-Ventura Bike Path. We follow this flat and meandering bike path (never over 3% grade) until we reach the town of Ojai for a terrific coffee break (location TBD). Our descent to Ventura will be back on the Ojai Ventura Bike Trail.
After returning to Ventura, if you are not in a big hurry to get back to Pasadena, there are plenty of fun things to do…browsing on Main Street, chilling on the beach/boardwalk, biking further up the coast for some very scenic views, etc.
ROUTE LENGTH, ELEVATION AND STRAVA LINK:
The route starts and ends at the San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura. https://www.strava.com/routes/2933888138189648832 36.9 miles and 997 ft.
PARKING WITH GOOGLE MAP LINK:
There's free parking on San Pedro Street (Do not park in the Marriott Hotel Parking Lot). https://goo.gl/maps/KKQYV5wDCrLFbVrUA
PRE-RIDE MEETING:
We will be having a quick pre-ride meeting at 9 a.m. at San Buenaventura State Beach Sign (corner of San Pedro & E Harbor Blvd). The drive from Pasadena to Ventura is about 1.5 hours, plan accordingly for parking and getting ready.
We will discuss rules of the road, hand signals, the route and hopefully get a group photo. We ask that everyone registered please attend.
GROUPS:
We will be splitting into two groups: Group A (Fast) 15-16 mph average and Group B (Less fast) 12-13 mph.
Please RSVP with which group you'd like to join.
This is a No-Drop ride - we will have ride sweeps for each group.
RIDE LEADERS:
Group A (Fast): TBD *We are looking for volunteers for leads and sweeps
Group B (Less Fast): TBD *We are looking for volunteers for leads and sweeps
Things to remember…
- Men are invited for this month's ride
- You must RSVP for the ride
- Wear your PAA kit (not required)
- Make sure to leave plenty of time to find parking and get yourself ready
- Bring food, water, flat kit and a spare tube
- Feel free to bring a guest (they must register prior to the ride). You are responsible for the safety of your guest
**Please remember: ride leaders, sweeps and all our women who help, are all volunteers who have spent time and energy creating and pre-riding each specific route to ensure safety and fun for the whole group. Our average speeds are determined prior to each ride to make sure each group stays together -- this isn't a race, it's a social ride. If you feel the pace is too slow for you, feel free to ride ahead. We ask you to be mindful of the whole group and respect the leader's decision on the pre-determined route and speed.