Ojai, Carpinteria and the long way north
North and west of Los Angeles there is a set of full-day destinations DROC rides a few times a year: Ojai, Carpinteria, the Rock Inn near Castaic Lake, Paradise Valley Cafe, and the motorcycle museum at Solvang.
These are the longest one-day rides on the list short of an ADV tour. They are also the ones most affected by road closures: the classic Ojai route depends on Highway 33, which has spent long stretches shut.
Worth knowing
- Check Highway 33 before planning anything around Ojai. The route plans note when it was open.
- Solvang and the motorcycle museum make a genuine destination rather than just a lunch stop.
- Start early. These days run long and the return leg is usually freeway.
Route plans
These are the actual route plans DROC has used, with the map for each. Ride leaders pick from these rather than inventing a route every time, which is why the same roads come up again: they work. Nothing stops you riding them on your own.
| Route | Area | Length | Hours | Last ridden | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpintera, Ojai, (no HWY 33) | Carpintera | Full day | July 2023 | Route | |
| Ojai classic (wait for Hwy 33 to reopen) | Ojai | Full day | September 2024 | Route | |
| Lake Mathews, Ortega, Paradise Valley | Paradise Valley | Full day | March 2024 | Route | |
| Rock Inn, Castaic Lake | Rock Inn | Full day | June 2024 | Route | |
| Solvang | Solvang Motorcycle museum | Full day | May 2024 | Route |
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Ground rules and hand signals are on the rides page.