Note: You must register in advance. Registration closes at noon on Friday before the ride - there is no day-of-event registration. You must be a member of RUSA and PCH Randonneurs to register.
This Populaire starts in Ventura at the parking lot near Mission Park. The ride begins by heading up the coast to Carpinteria, where it veers inland on Highway 150 to climb Casitas Pass from the west to Ojai. There is a loop around Ojai before a return to Ventura using Santa Ana Rd and the Ventura River trail. There is a little over 3,000 feet of climbing on this ride, but it's mostly downhill after mile 49.
This is a minimally unsupported ride- riders are responsible for finding their own water and food out on the course. There is no SAG vehicle.