Note: You must register in advance for this ride. Registration closes at noon on Thursday before the ride.
The Channel Islands 200K has 2 main portions. The first part is a big loop around the Oxnard Plain. It is worth stopping at the control at Somis Market where a great Mexican breakfast can be had. On the return to Ventura you will pass within a block of the start, so you can visit your car to drop off or pick up clothing if you choose.
The second half of the ride is an out and back along the coast to Santa Barbara Harbor. The only obstacle may be the headwind on the way to Santa Barbara. The same headwind is a welcome tailwind on the way back to Ventura. The course, barring coastal fog, has views of the Channel Islands off the coast of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The coast is usually very mild, with lows in the 50’s, and highs in the 70’s.