Join us for the most anticipated annual Club Supported Ride (CSR) Summer of Love, on Saturday, July 15, where we ride 103 miles from Glendale to Santa Barbara! We then load up on an Amtrak train and ride back in style with friends back to Glendale!
Please study the details and check back often as changes to the specifics may change as the date nears.
This month's PAA CSR rides is supported in part by:
RE/MAX The Loeffler Team
ROUTE LENGTHS, ELEVATION, ROUTE LINKS
Distance: 103.1 miles
Elevation: 3,950 ft
Route Link: www.strava.com/routes/3101308118734641068
*Optional* unsupported addition: adds 12 miles. At mile 75.5, make the right turn for Olive Street then a quick left onto the Ojai-Ventura Bike Path. Left at Casitas Vista Rd. Right at Santa Ana Rd. Left at HWY 150 for a scenic rolling climb around Lake Casitas.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
- Meat Lunch Option ONLY (This does not include an Amtrak train ticket for the return trip.)
- Meat Lunch Option + AMTRAK Ticket (This includes Amtrak ticket)
- Veggie Lunch Option ONLY (This does not include an Amtrak train ticket for the return trip.)
- Veggie Lunch Option + AMTRAK Ticket (This includes Amtrak ticket)
PARKING/START
Glendale Amtrak Station
400 West Cerritos Avenue
Glendale CA 91204
END
Garden Street Lot
9 Garden St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
MEETING TIME
Check in: 6:15 AM
Final instructions: 6:45 AM
ROLL: 7:00 AM
RIDE ORGANIZER
Nora Hipolito
SAG VOLUNTEER
!!We need one more volunteer to help lead out the ride from Glendale Train Station. This person has ridden the route before and can help answer questions.
SAG LOCATIONS
SAG 1: Restroom/Snacks mile 33.4 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
SAG 2 Lunch: Corner Bakery mile 57 at Nancy Bush Park
SAG 3: Restroom/Snacks mile 88.9 at Rincon Beach County park
Check-In & Roving SAG:
MORE INFORMATION
T-Shirts: New for this year! We've designed custom Summer of Love T-shirts and you can order yours during registration! Make sure to check your size before ordering - these are custom tri-blend, soft t-shirts,
they can't be returned if you get the wrong size. You will get your T-Shirt at check-in before the ride, we'd love for you to wear them with pride after the ride and beyond!
Bike Shuttle: Please pack a change of clothes, street shoes, $money$ for dinner and bring to the Start at the Glendale Amtrak Station. We will have a U-Haul to transport duffel bags and bikes.
Glendale Load-in: Duffel bags for post-ride use onto U-Haul by 6:45AM.
Santa Barbara Load-in: Upon arriving in SB, load your bike on the truck at Garden Street Lot (9 Garden St, Santa Barbara CA 93103) by 5:30 pm. Truck leaves at 5:45 pm.
Glendale Load-out: After returning to Glendale by train, Pick up your bike at the Glendale Amtrak Station (400 West Cerritos Avenue, Glendale CA 91204)
Sign up for the lunch based on what you'd like to have. Please note, lunch options are not guaranteed.
Dinner: There are a number of restaurants a short distance from the Amtrak Station for you to choose from. Be sure to be at the train station in plenty of time for the departure. We will board together as a group.
If you've made it this far and still have questions, please visit our FAQ page!
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
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All riders should be prepared to do minor repairs on the road (e.g., change a flat)
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Due to the challenging nature of most club supported rides, groups will invariably form and split up en route depending on riders levels of fitness, training goals, etc.
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For your safety, a helmet is mandatory on PAA rides.
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Check the forum and event page before the ride, in case of inclement weather which may result in a change of the route or cancellation of the event.
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Guests are welcome, but must also RSVP (guest ticket), sign a ride waiver.