Route Photos:
2024 START DATE / LOCATION / TIME:
Tour Route: Friday, April 19th 2024. 8:30 AM, Red Dot Vegetarian Restaurant, 3221 Mt Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225
Regretfully, only the Tour Route will be offered this year due to the current Highway 33 and Lockwood Valley Road closures (bicycles are not currently allowed on either of these roads).
2024 MapProgress Registration and SPOT Tracker Rentals (please note the deadline for SPOT Tracker Rentals is April 10th, 2024)
2024 MapProgress Tracking Map
2024 ROUTE:
2024 Tour Route (Final Version)
TRAIL, ROAD, AND WATER CONDITIONS:
hikelospadres.com and/or trailforks.com has the most up to date reports for campsites, trails, forest roads, and water sources.
PARKING:
Parking options will be emailed to registered riders prior to the start date.
TRANSPORTATION:
TOUR ROUTE:
The closest Airport for the Tour Route is Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield.
The Kern Transit Bus (Route 130) provides bus service between Bakersfield and Santa Clarita and it stops in Frazier Park.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train will take you from Ventura to Glendale, then the Metrolink will take you from Glendale to Newhall (near Santa Clarita).
Or you can take the VCTC Bus from Ventura to Fillmore, then ride your bike from Fillmore to Santa Clarita. This is the recommended cycling route from Ventura to Santa Clarita, which travels through Fillmore.
Or if you prefer private transportation, below are shuttle companies that will likely be willing to provide shuttle services. Some of these companies require a minimum head count:
Himilayan Taxi (ask for Kunleg). He has smaller vehicles for 2-3 people. (805) 705-7577
Crazy Bear. Great shuttle but requires a minimum head count. (909) 654-6684
Open Air Bicycles has a van with bike racks: (805) 962-7000
Backroads (800) 462-2848
Train Right has a van with bike racks: (866) 355-0645
Have a question or comment?
Please use the 2024 Group Discussion Thread
GUIDELINES:
This is not an organized race or event of any kind; nor is it sanctioned by any group, person, or organization. Riders assume all responsibility for themselves, just as if they were going out on any other mountain bike ride.
Please respect all cultural and ecological resources you may encounter along the route.
If you want to be counted as a finisher, please ride the route(s) as they are intended to be ridden, use a tracking device, and sign up on www.mapprogress.com
Absolutely no entry fee or prizes of any kind. This ride is purely for the love.
A riders should use a GPS navigation device (Garmin or equivalent). The routes are impossible to navigate without one). The device should be mounted to your handlebars (using a RAM GPS mount or equivalent) and be able to load GPX files into their device.
This is a mountain bike ride. A hardtail or full suspension bike is highly recommended. If you choose to ride a gravel bike and you don't have a good time out there, that's on you!
This is a self supported ride. There will be absolutely no aid stations, support/ sag vehicles, or other methods of pre-arranged support. Practice self sufficiency, outdoor skills, and be comfortable taking care of yourself while in the backcountry. There will be no one there to save you if something goes wrong. Carry everything you need, and/ or stop for support only from the stores and restaurants you will ride by. Water sources along the route are provided in the GPS waypoints (a filter/pump is required to treat most water sources).
If you are a beginner to bikepacking and have not yet completed any bikepacking trip over 200 miles, please ride the shorter "tour" route first.
Bring a bikebell and use it on all singletrack trails. Be friendly and say hello to all other trail/ road users you might see along the way.
Go at your own pace, whether it takes you 2 days or 2 weeks to complete. Remember it is about the journey, not the destination.
The route is not rideable due to mud during or a few days after a significant storm event. Please don't try.
Please no use of cell phones for any purpose except to take photos during your ride and for emergencies. Please no posting to social media during your ride. Save that for after you are finished. Turn off your phone and tune into your natural surroundings!
If you plan on starting at the group start, then please start with the group. Do not start riding ahead of or before the group starts riding. If you want to start your ride on your own time schedule then please sign up as an individual time trial (ITT) rider.
E-Bikes are not allowed on most of the route, as a lot of the route is non-motorized (open for hiking and non-motorized mountain bikes only).
If you have a bad attitude or like to complain, please stay at home. Don't be a kook and don't break the law!
GOALS:
Raise money for charity. All riders are encouraged to start their own crowd funding charity of their choice. It is amazing how much money you can raise for a good cause when your friends and family see you doing something challenging. Plus, you will be more likely to push yourself to finish! Remember, your experience on the trail can be more meaningful than just a bike ride.
Make some new friends!
Stay off pavement as much as possible. This is first and foremost an adventure. If you are looking for a paved road biking tour, this route is not for you.
Provide several different routes and options so that more riders of all abilities are included.
Stay out of wilderness areas. Show local hikers and backpackers that we are legitimate and responsible users of these trails. Encourage more mountain bike use of fireroads and non-wilderness trails in the Los Padres National Forest.
Tour Route: Friday, April 19th 2024. 8:30 AM, Red Dot Vegetarian Restaurant, 3221 Mt Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225
Regretfully, only the Tour Route will be offered this year due to the current Highway 33 and Lockwood Valley Road closures (bicycles are not currently allowed on either of these roads).
2024 MapProgress Registration and SPOT Tracker Rentals (please note the deadline for SPOT Tracker Rentals is April 10th, 2024)
2024 MapProgress Tracking Map
2024 ROUTE:
2024 Tour Route (Final Version)
TRAIL, ROAD, AND WATER CONDITIONS:
hikelospadres.com and/or trailforks.com has the most up to date reports for campsites, trails, forest roads, and water sources.
PARKING:
Parking options will be emailed to registered riders prior to the start date.
TRANSPORTATION:
TOUR ROUTE:
The closest Airport for the Tour Route is Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield.
The Kern Transit Bus (Route 130) provides bus service between Bakersfield and Santa Clarita and it stops in Frazier Park.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train will take you from Ventura to Glendale, then the Metrolink will take you from Glendale to Newhall (near Santa Clarita).
Or you can take the VCTC Bus from Ventura to Fillmore, then ride your bike from Fillmore to Santa Clarita. This is the recommended cycling route from Ventura to Santa Clarita, which travels through Fillmore.
Or if you prefer private transportation, below are shuttle companies that will likely be willing to provide shuttle services. Some of these companies require a minimum head count:
Himilayan Taxi (ask for Kunleg). He has smaller vehicles for 2-3 people. (805) 705-7577
Crazy Bear. Great shuttle but requires a minimum head count. (909) 654-6684
Open Air Bicycles has a van with bike racks: (805) 962-7000
Backroads (800) 462-2848
Train Right has a van with bike racks: (866) 355-0645
Have a question or comment?
Please use the 2024 Group Discussion Thread
GUIDELINES:
This is not an organized race or event of any kind; nor is it sanctioned by any group, person, or organization. Riders assume all responsibility for themselves, just as if they were going out on any other mountain bike ride.
Please respect all cultural and ecological resources you may encounter along the route.
If you want to be counted as a finisher, please ride the route(s) as they are intended to be ridden, use a tracking device, and sign up on www.mapprogress.com
Absolutely no entry fee or prizes of any kind. This ride is purely for the love.
A riders should use a GPS navigation device (Garmin or equivalent). The routes are impossible to navigate without one). The device should be mounted to your handlebars (using a RAM GPS mount or equivalent) and be able to load GPX files into their device.
This is a mountain bike ride. A hardtail or full suspension bike is highly recommended. If you choose to ride a gravel bike and you don't have a good time out there, that's on you!
This is a self supported ride. There will be absolutely no aid stations, support/ sag vehicles, or other methods of pre-arranged support. Practice self sufficiency, outdoor skills, and be comfortable taking care of yourself while in the backcountry. There will be no one there to save you if something goes wrong. Carry everything you need, and/ or stop for support only from the stores and restaurants you will ride by. Water sources along the route are provided in the GPS waypoints (a filter/pump is required to treat most water sources).
If you are a beginner to bikepacking and have not yet completed any bikepacking trip over 200 miles, please ride the shorter "tour" route first.
Bring a bikebell and use it on all singletrack trails. Be friendly and say hello to all other trail/ road users you might see along the way.
Go at your own pace, whether it takes you 2 days or 2 weeks to complete. Remember it is about the journey, not the destination.
The route is not rideable due to mud during or a few days after a significant storm event. Please don't try.
Please no use of cell phones for any purpose except to take photos during your ride and for emergencies. Please no posting to social media during your ride. Save that for after you are finished. Turn off your phone and tune into your natural surroundings!
If you plan on starting at the group start, then please start with the group. Do not start riding ahead of or before the group starts riding. If you want to start your ride on your own time schedule then please sign up as an individual time trial (ITT) rider.
E-Bikes are not allowed on most of the route, as a lot of the route is non-motorized (open for hiking and non-motorized mountain bikes only).
If you have a bad attitude or like to complain, please stay at home. Don't be a kook and don't break the law!
GOALS:
Raise money for charity. All riders are encouraged to start their own crowd funding charity of their choice. It is amazing how much money you can raise for a good cause when your friends and family see you doing something challenging. Plus, you will be more likely to push yourself to finish! Remember, your experience on the trail can be more meaningful than just a bike ride.
Make some new friends!
Stay off pavement as much as possible. This is first and foremost an adventure. If you are looking for a paved road biking tour, this route is not for you.
Provide several different routes and options so that more riders of all abilities are included.
Stay out of wilderness areas. Show local hikers and backpackers that we are legitimate and responsible users of these trails. Encourage more mountain bike use of fireroads and non-wilderness trails in the Los Padres National Forest.