Note: You must register in advance for this ride- registration closes at noon on Friday before the ride. There is no late registration or day-of-event registration. You must be a member of both PCH Randonneurs and RUSA in order to register.
[We had originally scheduled the Fillmore Double Bump route for this date, but because of the mudslide on Hwy 150 we have changed to the Views of Anacapa route.]
Views of Anacapa has been a popular brevet from years past. It could be a little chilly at the start but you'll warm up quickly as you climb into the citrus orchards along Grimes and Balcom Canyon roads. After the first control, a nice section of rollers on Foothill Road brings you into Ventura. Around mile 37.7 it's time to get on the the Ventura River Bike Trail section for the next 6.2 miles. The next stop is on Santa Ana Road at the Corner Market. Refuel and stock up here for the climb over Casitas Pass. It's a steady climb, just be aware of the double summit! With the majority of the climbing behind you, it's time to enjoy a nice descent into Carpenteria. Lunch is an open control in Carpenteria. The next part of the route should have views of blue skies, surf and sand! A prevailing tailwind should be part of the fun as you down the coast toward Ventura and then toward Port Hueneme. Another chance to refuel near Port Hueneme before you enjoy a relatively flat ride to the control near Las Posas Road. You're on your way home now as you enjoy the gentle grade of Santa Rosa Road back to the start.
Note: You must register in advance. Registration closes at noon on Monday before the ride to allow for last minute logistics and communications. There is no day-of-event registration. You must be a member of RUSA and PCH Randonneurs to register. There will be a 30 rider limit on this ride.
This is a point-to-point ride that PCH Randos last did in 2018. The ride begins in San Luis Obispo and travels south, mostly along the coast, to San Juan Capistrano. The planned overnight stop is at the Jones' house in Moorpark, where riders will be able to sleep and eat some hot food. A drop bag will be transported from the start to the overnight control, and then on to the finish.
The start is at the Motel 6 South in SLO. Riders are responsible for booking their own motel rooms and there are many hotel choices nearby. It is smart to do this well in advance- SLO hotels tend to be in high demand on spring weekends. The finish will be at the Best Western in San Juan Capistrano. There are train stations with riding distance of both the start and finish hotels.
Riders can take the Amtrak to San Luis Obispo on the Friday before the ride. There are two Pacific Surfliner trains per day that allow you to wheel your bike in and store in a special bike area. The bike is free, but you must add a bicycle reservation to your ticket and there is a limit to the number of bikes on one train. The Coast Starlight also allows bikes, but for this train you wheel your bike to the baggage car and the conductor will load it into a bike area. Another option to get to the start is to join with some friends and use a one-way rental car; AVIS does not charge an extra fee for one-way drop-off!
Full lights and reflective gear are required. Please see Article 10 of the RUSA Rules for Riders.
This is a minimally supported ride. In general, riders are responsible for finding their own food and water on course, although there may be roving support. There will be food provided at the finish and the overnight. There will be a limited amount of SAG, so riders should have a plan to find their own way back if they need to abandon.
For the over night control a variety of beds and air mattresses will be provided. Riders should plan to include a bed roll or sleeping bag with their small drop-bag. Drop bag and bed roll will be transported to Over night and final controls.
Note: You must register online in advance for this event- there is no late or day-of-event registration. Registration closes at noon two days before the ride. You must be a member of RUSA and PCH Randonneurs to register.
This is a nice 100k that includes one of the best cycling roads in Southern California, Glendora Mountain Road. There is about 5,000 feet of total ascent, but the gentle, steady gradients and terrific views will take your mind off the hard work.
The ride begins in Pasadena, follows the usual surface streets to GMR, then climbs up to the high point (3300 ft) at the Caltrans Maintenance Shed. From there you will descend down the backside of GMR to the East Fork Road and ride along the San Gabriel river. There is a control at the Camp Williams Cafe (which may or may not be open), after which you will head over to Highway 39 to decend out of the mountains and head back to Pasadena.
There will be no SAG support for this ride. Riders should carry enough food to get through the ride. There are places to fill up water on the route.
Note: You must register in advance. Registration closes at noon on Thursday before the ride - there is no day-of-event registration. You must be a member of RUSA and PCH Randonneurs to register.
More ride details soon.
This is a minimally supported ride. Riders are responsible for finding their own food and water on course. Food will be provided at the finish. There is no SAG vehicle.