Hi All : I re-wrote the RWGPS route slip ( see below ) Changes made: 1) We'll all ride Ventura Ave. to Shell Rd. - THEN over to bike path to 1st re-group 2) Orange Ride eliminates Ladera Rd. climb ( approx. 1.1 miles & 750'climbing) 3) Red Ride does Ladera Rd. to Park Lane and San Ysidro Ranch to San Ysidro Rd. - ride rest of route from there 4) I know the Orange Ride is a little longer than the standard Orange ride There will be riders there who will shorten the ride by the #150/192 route split in the Carpenteria area - So we will have options as to length and difficulty We'll make sure we identify the rides & leaders at the ride start however CVC Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 AM Ventura, Casitas, Carpenteria, Montecito and Back along the Coast 9:00am Starting from Mission Park, Ventura - parking lot at E.Santa Clara St. before Ventura Ave. in Ventura. also parking along streets in that areaDriving Directions to start: North/West 101 and exit California Avenue in Ventura. Turn right on California then Left to Santa Clara (the second light) Mission Park is on the rightbefore Ventura Ave. RE-Written: RWGPS Orange route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/415492761.9 miles ( Red Ride adds approx. 3 miles) 4,386' climbing ( Red Ride adds on 1.1 mi. 750' Ladera Rd.climb) Important Note : We will NOT RIDE the bike path from the Ventura Ave. entrance INSTEAD: ride North on Ventura Ave. until Shell Rd. Then join the bike path to Casitas Vista Rd. ( 1st re-group spot - see below) Re-Group locations: At North end of Bike path near Foster Park ( water, restrooms close by in Park) ) Driveway entrance to Lake Casitas Campground ( water, restrooms) Top of Lake Casitas overlook ( looking East)Carpenteria H.S. parking lot ( water, restroms in buildings )Montecito Village : intersection of # 192 and San Ysidro Rd. - Pierre La Fronds Market for snacks & restroomsCarpenteria Ave at the #150 overpass of the #101 freeway Rincon Park is close by for Water & Restrooms (if needed) The nice part of this ride is that you can make it as long and/or as much climbing as you want by turning around at any point and coming back the same way you came up or furhter along the route, make a left to the Coast and come back the Coast roads. The Orange Ride is an advanced intermediate ride, 40+ miles in length at approx 13 overall avg. mph.with moderate amounts of climbing. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Ride leader for this ride will be: Jim Doane Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.