SANTA BARBARA MOUNTAINS
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We will cover some terrific (paved & not) Santa Barbara area back roads on this, the second ride of the repeating shop ride series. Steep tree-crowded grades await us; twisted one-lane hill routes and sections made up more of pothole than pavement – and that’s before we even hit the dirt!
Knobby tires are helpful but not necessary for this ride. For further general information about this & all VCARS rides, new riders should peruse the information available in the Top Dead Center section of this site (just above this article). email any remaining unanswered questions to EarthRider.
Challenge of the Month: You can expect more water crossings this month, but curving unpaved climbs & shallow ruts are what make this ride slightly more challenging than our June ride. Also, near the end of the day we have the option of a short out-&-back route which has historically been as hard as R5, though when last reconnoitered was easy R4: A chance for individuals to further stretch their off-pavement abilities into the intermediate realm if desired. Remember, this series is all about helping you become a better rider, gradually. If you have questions about how to meet any of a ride’s challenges, the ride leader is eager to help you out.
BYO lunch & expect a stop shortly after midday. Our homeward route has lots to offer in the way of refreshment / meal stops; an impromptu dinner stop in / around Santa Barbara is (optional &) likely.
Adventure rider rest stop.RIDE ROSTER
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