Note:  You must register in advance for this ride- registration closes at noon two days 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.  

This ride is part of our 2026 Rouleur Week.  For more general information about Rouleur Week, visit this link.

This is a point to point route from Moorpark to Ventura that requires a train transfer back to the start from the finish. This eliminates the climb back to Moorpark from the coast and makes for a pleasant ride. You will enjoy beautiful views of the coast and the Channel Islands between Port Hueneme and Carpinteria. 

The Pacific Surfliner has space for seven bicycles, four of which can be tandems. Book your return ticket on Amtrak online before your start and reserve a space for your bicycle. If you ride a tandem, you only need to book one space. Tandems are allowed only on the Pacific Surfliner, you will not be allowed on the Coast Starlight or on Metrolink. Most riders will select the 1:31 pm train from the Ventura Downtown/Beach station to Moorpark.   The bike spaces on the train can fill up- it is suggested that you make your train reservation early.  

Since most riders will finish this fast route well before the 1:31 train arrives, we can socialize at Tony's Pizza in Ventura while we wait.

Be forewarned that there are sections along beach bike paths that can get congested in summer and on big wave days with pedestrians and surfers. Represent Randonneurs well by being a courteous cyclist. Use your bell. There are plenty of fast sections with minimal traffic controls that you can work your legs on, welcome the recovery time. The route mostly consists of bike lanes and/or bike paths but there are a few short sections with minimal shoulder.

This ride will be unsupported.  Riders will need to obtain their own food and water along the route.