TGIF Adventure
Ojai Gravel Syndicate
Ojai, California · Sat, September 26
Annual TGIF ride · Next date TBA
At a glance
From the archive
- Date
- Sat, September 26
- Roll time
- 9:00 AM roll — meet 8:00 AM
- Start
- Topa Topa Brewing
About the ride
Coffee and shit talking at Ojai Coffee Roasters, a long day in the mountains above it with beers and food at the end. Adventure style, self-supported ride with regroups along the way. Ocean views, Channel Islands below, local cows, ripping road descents and big climbs.
The ride guide
How we roll
Written by the people running it, so nobody has to guess.
- Pace
- Group starts together, than ride at your own pace once we hit the first climb.
- Regroups
- Ride at your own pace from the first climb with groups coming back together at the top of the climbs.
- Group format
- Self-supported between regroups at the tops of the climbs. This is not a no-drop ride. What Adventure means
- Terrain
- Two steep dirt climbs, some chunky gravel, and a few rippin' road descents.
- Best for
- Anyone ranging from new gravel riders to seasoned cyclists. The short route has a beautiful climb up Sulphur Mountain and the longer route continues on up Sisar and adds 4k more of climbing
- First TGIF ride?
- Doable as a first TGIF ride if you've had a long day out before. Start the first climb slower than feels right. Two routes to choose from with a bail out point after the first climb to the short route.
Good to know
What to bring
- Two bottles minimum, and a hydration pack for those that don't want to stop. Plenty of carbs, salty snacks and everything you need to get you through a 4-6 hour ride
The route
Download it before you roll.
Study the route and save it to your device before leaving home.
After the ride
Topa Topa Brewing for crispy post-ride beers and food at Little Sama. The crispy and salty tater tots slap after a big day.
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