Last year's "Ventura Almost Century" ride was a lot of fun. So we are doing it again this year!
By popular demand, we have increased the distance of the official route to just over 100 miles, so there is no need to circle around the blocks at the end of the ride to complete a full century :-) The route covers 101 miles with over 5000' elevation gain that includes the best part of the Santa Barbara/Ventura coast as well as some nice climbing through Casita Pass, Toro Canyon, and Montecito.
The ETRs are designed to be self-supported randonneuring style rides, with no SAG/aid stations. Please bring what you usually need for a long ride like this. There is a suggested lunch stop half-way along the route for us to take a nice break (bring money!). After the ride, join us for drinks and snacks on the PAA Endurance Team!
This ride is open to all active members. Registration is required.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43934517
Start time: 9/8/2024, 8am
Start location: 103 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001 (free parking available) [Please note that there is no bathroom open at the start, so you are advised to stop by the nearby Starbucks or Vons before arriving.]
Lunch stop: Pierre Lafond Deli, Montecito, at Mile 50.6
Regroup stops:
Mile 17.7 Sarzotti Park (water + bathroom)
Mile 28.1 Casitas Fire Station (water)
Mile 50.6 Lunch
Mile 72.0 Shoreline Park (water + bathroom)
Mile 92.3 Ventura Fire Station 25 (water + bathroom)