You will retrieve your bag from the U-Haul Truck when you arrive in Santa Barbara. DO NOT give it back to the driver once you change. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for carrying it on the train and back to Glendale.

Where Can I Change Clothes?

There is no PAA sponsored shower or bathroom. But, you may use the beach to rinse off, and public restrooms around town or restaurant bathrooms you choose to patronize.

Refunds?

If you cannot go, you have until Friday, June 30^th, to cancel on the PAA website (on the SOL event page - you must be logged in to your account) first, then email treasurer@paacycling.net for a full refund.

Please allow 2 days for our treasurer to process your refund. You will get an acknowledgment via email. If you do not get an acknowledgment, please check to make sure you addressed the email correctly.

What to Expect When You Arrive in the Morning at Glendale Train Station?

Bag Sorting

When you arrive at the start, for ease of bag sorting, let us know if you are:

Red - estimating 6 hour or faster ride

Blue - 6 to 8 hour ride

Green - 8 hour + ride

We will use these colors of masking tape to mark your bags, to make the sorting more efficient.

I Forgot to Order a T-Shirt During Registration. Can I Still Order?

Yes, you can. You have until July 2 at 11:59 p.m. to order 1 or more t-shirts. You'll need to order your shirt as a guest - this doesn't change the price.

You'll need to log out of your PAA account
Go to the Event Calendar
Find Summer of Love - July 15
Register
Select the size of shirt you want (check the sizing, these can't be returned)
Check out

What Time Will be Heading out of Santa Barbara Back to Glendale?

The Amtrak Train 794 departs Santa Barbara at 6:50 pm; we ask all PAA riders to meet at the platform at 6:30 pm as we need to board as one group per Amtrak rules.

I Can’t Attend the Ride, Can I Sell/Give my Registration to Someone Else?

Please email the SOL coordinator (Nora) and she will put you in touch with someone on the waitlist.
You and the waitlisted person must advise the SOL coordinator by EOD Thursday (July 13) before the ride, so they can update your name on the sign-in sheet, whereby you will sign a physical waiver the morning of the ride.
The waitlist person must sign the waiver.
The train E-ticket name cannot be changed, so the waitlist persons takes the risk of riding under another name if the conductor asks for ID. That is your assumed risk, and you may be asked to step off the train or fined.

I Missed the Registration Deadline, is There a Waitlist?

See the question above.

Will I be Standing on the Train?

Amtrak has been known to oversell the train, and there is a risk you may not have a seat. PAA has no control over this.

How Crowded Will the Train Be?

Amtrak has announced there will be no checked baggage on this train, which means the train will be more crowded with other passengers’ baggage as they will have to carry on instead of checking.

I Bought A T-Shirt, but I'm Not Riding. How do I Pick Up My Shirt?

You will need to come to registration morning of the ride, July 15 between 6:20-6:45 a.m. to pick up your T-Shirt. Come to the registration table and provide your name. We will not mail you your shirt.

I Didn't Buy a Shirt, How Can I Buy One?

We will be selling T-shirts the morning of the ride while supplies last. We will be taking cash only. The T-shirts are $25/each.

What Will The Weather Be On the Ride?

Download: Epic Ride Weather provides personalized weather forecasts that take into account your speed and location, combining multiple forecasts to give you a precise projection of weather for the duration of your ride.

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