Hi All, Since The Royals were playing Polo last weekend, We put off our Away Ride one week to this weekend. As you may have read in Jim's post, we are heading up to Ventura for a little cooler weather and a full bag of ride options. For the first time since I've been involved with the club we will take all 4 Ride levels up to Ventura including the Purple Ride lead by Beth. All the routes will ride together for the first few miles and then break up at Casitas Vista Rd. From there, Gold, Orange and Red will continue to Lake Casistas for the first regroup. We will then, for the most part, go our separate ways. *We will start at 9:00am* from at the "Mission Park Parking lot" just off Santa Clara St. See the directions and info below** Here are the routes: Purple: Beth; Ojai out and back. Appx 22 miles and 600' of climbing Gold Lee; Ojai Loop. About 35 miles and 1700' of climbing Orange: Kent; Casitas pass to Carpenteria and back Via the Coast, Around 45 miles and 3000' of climbing Red: Jim; Casitas Pass, Toro, Montecito,Carpenteria,and Back via the Coast. Nearly 65 miles and 5000' of climbing I have attached cue sheets for each of the routes heirin that you can print out at home. Here are the routes in Ride with GPS. Purple- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/540286 Gold- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/540331 Orange- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/260089 Red- http://ridewithgps.com/routes/540648 ** Driving Directions to start : N/B # 101 FRWY= exit California St. bear to right at top of off ramp go straight through 1st traffic light turn Left at next intersection (Santa Clara St.) drive West for approx 1/2 to 3/4 mile to Mission Park Parking Lot on R/S of Santa Clara St. ( if you get to Ventura Ave, you've gone one block too far West) We will have a* 9:00am start time* to allow for the 30 min driving time from Thousand Oaks. Note that the ride options available on this ride can correspond to the standard ride definitions of our different Club's colored rides (Purple, Gold, Orange & Red). 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. Of course, after the ride, many of us will head into downtown for a "plethora" of dining and refreshmnet options (Anacapa Brewing Co being one of my favorites) so, join in the fun! See you in Ventura on Saturday! Kent Koral for Jim, Lee and Beth, CVC Ride Director/Ride Leaders (818) 802-0826