Enjoy the cooler weather and coastal views! We start near Padaro Beach Grill in Carpinteria and head up Padaro Lane into Summerland. Then proceed up the coast into Montecito enjoying the beautiful views of Butterfly Beach (home of Four Seasons Resort Biltmore) and onto the bike paths next to the Santa Barbara waterfront. We ride through Pershing Park, hop over the 101 Freeway and take a brief tour of downtown Santa Barbara on bike friendly paths. We then retrace our route back to the cars.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: 9am. Park on Santa Clause Lane (near the railroad tracks) about 100 yards South from Padaro Lane.
PARKING FEE: Free
ROUTE
DISTANCE: 23 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 900 feet
LUNCH: Our plan is to eat lunch at Padaro Beach Grill at the end of the ride. We can park our bikes near to where we eat.
THE PACE: No faster than the slowest in the group
DURATION: 3+ hours
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner Ebiker
TERRAIN: Road bike lanes, dedicated bike paths, low volume roads.
RESTROOMS: No restrooms near the start! But we’ll stop at 3.2 miles at Summerland Beach. Other restrooms in Santa Barbara.
MY CELL # IS: 661-433-3301

Saturday, August 23rd | 5:30-8:30pm
"The Smooth Sounds of Santana"

• 5:30 - If anyone wants to get there early and help me set up a canopy I'll decorate with party lights - to reserve and area - let me know in the comment area below. Otherwise, you can come whenever it's good for you.
• 6:00 - Food Trucks open for service
• 7:00 - Concert Time!! Bring your dancing shoes. Yes, there is an area to dance!

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• COST: "Nada!" This concert is "free" and open to the public!
• FOOD: All event goers are welcome to pack their own picnic dinner & eating utensils -- or hit the food trucks. Take note -- this is not a potluck so make sure you bring food or some money for the food trucks! ~~~ IF you want to share food, I'll have a small folding table available.
• BYOB: - Alcohol is permitted at the event, as confirmed by city hall. Attendees are kindly asked to consume responsibly and refrain from establishing a bar setup. Moderate, respectful enjoyment is encouraged in keeping with community guidelines.
• SEATING: Please bring your own camping/folding chairs and/or blankets to the park.
• DRESS: Dress comfortably but bring a jacket for the evening. It can get chilly near the end of the evening.
• HEADLAMP: Maybe bring a headlamp as the park is dimly lit when the concert ends and the grassy area can be uneven.
• BATHROOMS: Nice bathrooms in the park, but only two stalls. So when you feel the urge, get up and go! There might be line. (Yes, mom!) -- Maybe they'll add portables, not sure.
• EXTRAS: Feel free to bring glow sticks, party lights (dim), battery powered candles. Glow Tubes are pretty cool too and you can also use them on your bike for evening rides!
• COSTUMES? Maybe dress up like Carlos Santana - mustache and all?

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• PARKING, FREE:
  Parking spots "in the park" are either limited or saved for the band, concert staff & vendors, so street parking might be the only places to park.
  Parking in the residential area is allowed. Just know you might have to walk with food, chairs & blankets. Or drop your loved one off with the goods, park and walk back in!

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LOCATION:
Berniece Bennett Park
31800 Village Center Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Google Map > LINK
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About the band: Smooth Sounds of Santana is North America's premier Santana tribute band, known for its exceptional musicianship and commitment to replicating the legendary sound of Carlos Santana. The band performs a wide range of Santana's music, from his early hits like "Evil Ways" and "Black Magic Woman" to more recent favorites such as "Smooth" from the Grammy-winning album Supernatural.
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*** CAMEO APPEARANCE?
Maybe if Paul, our fearless leader, is feeling well enough by then, he'll make a personal appearance! Miracles CAN happen!
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DETAILS:
ROUTE:

BIKE RIDE DESCRIPTION:
This E_Bike ride will be on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka the beach bike path). This beautiful bike path will take us along the beach to Torrance Beach, that little sliver of beach just south of Redondo. The street riding portion of this is minimal, the rest of the time, you're on a bike path away from car traffic.

It won't be a race as we're out there to just enjoy the day and so we'll probably stop to watch dolphins, take pictures, get some lunch and probably stop for ice cream or other snacks near the end.

Along the way, we'll pass by Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, LAX (at the beach), El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and some sunscreen. Also make sure your battery will last for 44 miles.

MEETUP LOCATION (<-click here) AND TIME:
9:00 am at Will Rogers State Beach - intersection of Temescal Canyon and Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, CA

PARKING FEE: There is paid parking at Temescal and PCH and you can also park on Temescal Canyon for free and ride down to the starting point.

DISTANCE: 44 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 551

LUNCH:
We'll dine at CAPTAIN KIDD'S FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT (https://www.captainkidds.com/) In Redondo Beach.

THE PACE: No faster than the slowest biker.

DURATION: Around 6 hours

LEVEL: Advanced Beginner capable of at least 12 MPH

TERRAIN: Mostly bike path

MY CELL # IS: 818-307-6460

USING PAUL TAYLOR'S TEMPLATE that has been successful for years, here is his BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES event for 2025!

This event can be viewed, but RSVPs will be open on Sept 18th (or sooner) as we dial in the details. Once everything looks good, we'll open up the RSVPs sooner. :D

While Paul, our fearless leader is on the mend, we will continue to keep up with his yearly tradition of the "Ojai" bike ride and many other annual events that he has always hosted!

The city of Ojai celebrates Ojai Day the third Saturday of October each year. So, mark your calendar for this event because there's lots of entertainment, arts & crafts and food.

Lunch plans will be updated here (soon).

Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and bike lock. Also, check your bike out at home to make sure it's in working order and tires inflated before you arrive at the meetup location.

MEETUP LOCATION: (<-Click) 8:45 am at Buenaventura state park in the parking lot that's nearest to the beach and the bike path. There are restrooms here. There is a parking fee, but you may find some free street parking.

MEETUP DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 18th no later than 8:45 a.m.
We will plan on starting ride at 9:00am.

ROUTE

• MEETUP PARKING FEE: Free parking on the street
• DISTANCE: 35 miles round trip
• DURATION: 6+ hours
• ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet
• RESTROOMS: There is a restroom at our meetup location and at our destination in Ojai, but we may not have a restroom open at Foster Park this year.
• BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: A paved two-lane bike path on one of the best and most scenic bike paths in Southern California.
• THE PACE: 10 MPH on up
• LEVEL: Advanced Beginner on up

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DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE – Group Bike Ride
By participating in this ride—or any event I organize—YOU voluntarily assume all risks associated with outdoor activity, including but not limited to injury, illness, equipment failure, road hazards, weather and possible vehicle/bike -- bike/bike -- accidents.

You agree to release me, the organizer, from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from participation. I am not a certified outdoor, fitness or biking guide, and you are solely responsible for your personal safety and preparedness.

Emergency Support
While I am not liable for your safety, I am committed to assisting in the event of an emergency. I carry a Garmin GPS and emergency communication device to contact rescue services if needed. However, access to help may be delayed due to terrain, signal limitations, or other factors beyond my control.

Participant Readiness
To reduce risk and promote a safe experience, all participants must arrive adequately prepared:

• 🚴‍♂️ A well-maintained bicycle suitable for the terrain
• 💧 Sufficient water and snacks
• 👕 Weather-appropriate clothing and layers
• 🧢 Helmet (required) and protective gear
• 📱 Charged phone or personal navigation device (recommended)

If (we) reasonably believe a participant is not properly equipped or physically prepared, (we) reserve the right to ask them not to join the ride. This is not personal—it's about safety. We will gladly follow up afterward to help you get ready for a future ride.