TGIF and Ventura Coffee Ride are getting together with MAAP ambassador and local frother Niki Campbell to put on a double header in Ojai, California.
With two routes to choose from, bring your gravel bike or mountain bike and come shred with us from Topa Topa in Ojai. The TGIF crew will be leading the gravel portion of the ride, and the mountain bike portion will be lead by Niki Campbell and friends. Both routes start on the same portion of dirt and split at mile 22.5.
Meet at Ojai Coffee Roasters between 8 and 9am for drip coffee on MAAP, roll at 9:05. We will have a neutral rollout to the dirt with a few dedicated regroup spots. This ride will be a Zone 2 endurance pace as we build up for a big spring and summer ahead (we know that different fitness levels will be present, hence the dedicated regroup spots).
Get ready for a big day of climbing in the Ojai mountains with TGIF and VCR followed by stoke sharing, drinks and food at Topa Topa post ride. The first drink is on MAAP post ride!
Bring a flat kit, layers and everything (stoke) you need to finish the ride. Both routes will climb up to 5,000’ of elevation so layers will be important as there will likely be a big temperature difference at the top. This means packing things like gloves, jackets, a neck gaiter and leg warmers to put on before the descent will make the ride much more enjoyable :). There are limited spots to refill water and get food on this route, so please pack accordingly.
RSVP and route for this ride are on Strava:
(If you don’t have a cycling computer and want to follow the route on your phone, download the Ride With GPS app from the app store, make a free account, and get turn-by-turn directions with this route. GRVL ROUTE ONLY)
Please make sure to sign the waiver prior to rollout
Keep up to date on ride details at our Instagram @thankgravelitsfriday