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March 9, 2022
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37
riders
107km
04:55
1,180m
1,180m
The Ventura - Santa Paula - Ojai Loop delivers a diverse road cycling experience, winding through historic fruit orchards and offering expansive mountain vistas. You will navigate rolling hills from Ventura to Santa Paula before facing a challenging 8-mile climb to the Upper Ojai Valley, with rewarding views of Lake Casitas from the summit. The return trip on the Ojai Valley Trail provides a pleasant, mostly downhill cruise back to Ventura.
This difficult 66.2-mile (106.6 km) route involves a substantial 3881 feet (1183 metres) of elevation gain, typically requiring about 4 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Consider riding counterclockwise from Ventura to potentially mitigate prevailing winds on the main ascent. While the Ojai Valley Trail is suitable for all, the overall loop demands good to very good fitness, especially on the Ojai Road climb.
This route is a favorite among local cyclists and has even been featured in past stages of the Amgen Tour of California, highlighting its quality and challenge. The charming towns of Santa Paula and Ojai offer cultural interest and opportunities for a break, with Ojai known for its quaint downtown and oak-studded Libbey Park. The dedicated Ojai Valley Trail, built on a former railway line, provides a unique and relaxed finish to this epic ride.
4.7
(7)
268
riders
80.4km
03:36
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.8
(4)
252
riders
55.4km
02:17
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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