For those riding the Ventura Away Ride, here is some information about the return along Coast Highway from Carpenteria. Ron Parker from Channel Islands Bike Club sent this along.
"Hi All: Welcome to the West County! I don’t know if you realize it or not but there is a detour on the 101 between Bates Road and Seacliff. In December Caltrans erected k-rail on the hillside side of the road. All bike traffic now travels behind this k-rail in both directions! Further the southbound on-ramp @ Bates Rd has been closed for reconstruction. This detour doesn’t give you the great views along the ocean but is much safer. It is a bit narrow in spots so single file is in order. So if you are coming to thecoast from Lake Casitas you will have to make a left turn into the off-ramp at Bates Road and stay left of k-rail. If you look at this page you will see more description and photos."
