Janus Sequential Centuries - Day One
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Over 20 years ago the original challenge of this ride was to ride back-to-back centuries on two consecutive days and to make it interesting, the second day would be the same route as the first day but in the opposite direction. Originally a lot of riders did just that. Some would ride one day or the other. Then it got to where hardly anyone rode both days but still many did one century. A few years ago we added the metric versions of the centuries to attract a few more riders, but I’m not sure it did. We still get a few riders each year and I hate to end a 20+ year tradition, so once again, here it is. As mentioned, the two centuries are really the same century, but ridden in opposite directions on each day. The route consists of a large loop around Ventura County, but on Saturday we ride the loop in a counterclockwise direction and on Sunday we ride clockwise. The course is essentially the classic Grand Tour Highland loop without Casitas Pass. On Saturday we start from Thousand Oaks with the trip over Erbes to Moorpark, then over Grimes Cyn to Santa Paula and then over Dennison Grade to Ojai. Then it=s down to Ventura for a swing through Oxnard and on to the final climb of the day B Potrero. The metric century stays with the full metric for the first 7 miles over the initial hill but then cuts west to rejoin the full century near Port Hueneme and the final steep climb up Potrero and to the finish. Although this is subject to debate, I have always considered today’s route to be the more difficult one because you climb Potrero (a very steep hill) near the end of the ride. However, last year I modified my route to skip Potrero. Although not the official route, I would be happy to pass this on to anyone who wants it. See below for the reverse ride. The Janus Centuries are a challenge, but really – come with the right attitude and you can do it. NOTE: It is usually very cold at the start, so come prepared. START: CROWLEY HOUSE PARK in THOUSAND OAKS. From Ventura Frwy (1 (Full Century 101 mi and 5100 ft, Metric Century 64 mi and 2300 ft)
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Type: Road Where: Southern CA