Tour de Summer Camps Rider Guide

Tour de Summer Camps Rider Guide

Event Schedule and Highlights 5:30 AM Parking lot opens 5:30 AM Breakfast Begins 6:00 AM Check-in for Wristbands/Registration opens 6:45 AM Welcome at the Start Line 6:52 AM Mandatory safety announcement at the Start Line 7:00 AM Century (100 mile) & Metric Century (62 mile) ride start 8:52 AM Mandatory safety announcement at the Start Line 9:00 AM 36 mile & 18 mile ride start 9:30 AM 1 st Cycle at Camp Session Begins 10:30 AM 2 nd Cycle at Camp Session Begins 11:00 AM Lunch Starts 11:30 AM 3 rd Cycle at Camp Session Begins 5:00 PM All courses closed 5:00 PM Event Site Closes Tour de Summer Camps Overview The Jewish Federation s Tour de Summer Camps raises significant funds to send more kids to Jewish summer camps. Together we help local families offset the cost of Jewish summer camp to give more children the opportunity to explore their Jewish identities! Amount of Money Raised for Scholarships ALL proceeds from Tour de Summer camps goes towards scholarships and grants to send more kids to Jewish summer camps. So far, this year, we have raised nearly $1.2 million! You can still help us raise even more money! The deadline for fundraising is November 16 th at 5 p.m.! Highlights Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch as well as post-event massages! We will also have a fun-zone for all the kids!

Directions to the Event Tour de Summer Camps starts and ends at Camp Alonim on the Brandeis- Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University. 1101 Pepper Tree Lane Simi Valley, CA 93064 From Los Angeles Area: Take the 405 FREEWAY NORTH or the 5 FREEWAY NORTH to State Route 118 FREEWAY (Ronald Reagan) WEST. Take State Route 118 towards Simi Valley to Tapo Canyon Road. Exit Tapo Canyon Road and turn SOUTH. Continue on Tapo Canyon Road past Cochran Street, Los Angeles Avenue, Royal Avenue and Guardian Street to the front gates of the property. From Ventura/Santa Barbara Area: Take State Route 118 towards Simi Valley to Tapo Canyon Road. Exit Tapo Canyon. Exit Tapo Canyon Road and turn SOUTH. Continue on Tapo Canyon Road past Cochran Street, Los Angeles Avenue, Royal Avenue and Guardian Street to the front gates of the property. Century and Metric Century Riders: Please use the 4100 Guardian Street parking lot at the corner of Tapo Canyon Road and Guardian St.

Parking Areas Century and Metric Century Riders: Please use the 4100 Guardian Street parking lot. The Guardian Street Parking Lot is located just East of Tapo Canyon Rd. just before entering the campus. 100 and 62 Mile Riders Park Here 4100 Guardian 100 and 62 mile Riders Parking Once Parked, ride your bike through the American Jewish University Entrance and follow Peppertree Ln/Arness Fire Rd for approximately 1 mile until you reach our event site. 36-mile and 18-mile Riders: Please drive onto the American Jewish University campus to park. You will be directed by volunteers to the designated parking locations. 36 and 18 Mile Riders 36 and 18 mile Riders Parking Proceed through the main gate to The American Jewish University. Once inside the campus, you will make your first left and follow the road around to designated parking. Volunteers will be onsite to direct incoming traffic.

Ride Preparation & Safety The Tour de Summer Camps is open to all riders 16 years of age and up. Each rider must be in sound health for the chosen route. Riders under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian. All riders will have to complete a waiver. Rules of the Road: Bicycles are vehicles under the California Vehicle Code and you are subject to all the rules and regulations of that code. Obey all traffic laws, traffic signals and signs. Ride as far to the right as is safely possible and travel single-file. Riders that do not follow these rules may be subject to City or County fines. At a minimum, all riders must arrive to Tour de Summer Camps with bike, helmet*, and appropriate cycling gear. We also strongly recommend: Base layer for cool mornings Bike shoes Sunglasses Sunscreen Full Water Bottle *Helmets are absolutely required at this event and must be worn at all times while on the bike. They also need to be in good working order and meet current CPSC or ASTM helmet codes. Please click here for information on Helmet Safety. Hydrate: Remember to drink plenty of water and electrolytes throughout the weekend, including prior to event day!

Ride Preparation & Safety Mechanical Assistance and SAG: Basic bike services will be provided at the Helen s Cycles Tent in the Expo Area as well as along the course to assist with any mechanical issues. SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles will be roving the course to assist with any mechanical or needed support. Basic bike supplies will be available at each rest stop. This ride is fully supported, and assistance will be available for all riders who need it. Medical Assistance: If you are involved in or witness a medical situation on the route, call 911. For minor first aid needs, all Rest Stops are equipped with basic first aid supplies and medical teams will be located along the course. Please use the Tour hotline number, 805-582-4491, which is also printed on your wristband for route assistance if you cannot make it to the next rest stop. What NOT to Bring: Headphones including walk-mans, ipods, and iphones. Non-Working Bike. Personal Support Vehicles. Do not ride using aero bars while in a group. Pets. Non-Registered Riders. No passenger children or pets in any carriers or towable strollers on the bike course.

Ride Preparation & Safety Route Signage: It is the rider s responsibility to know the route they are riding! Each Course is color coded with the following: 18 Mile Blue 36 Mile Yellow 62 Mile Purple 100 Mile Red Please look for the following route signage along your route.

Century 100 Mile Route Begin your ride on the beautiful grounds of Camp Alonim at American Jewish University s Brandeis- Bardin Campus. Enjoy a flat and fast ride out of downtown Simi Valley, then challenge yourself with some moderate downhill stretches and climbs starting in Newbury Park and Camarillo. Cruise through quiet Ventura County farmland and take in the coastal views of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Return alongside the scenic Camarillo countryside and back through the tree-lined paths of Thousand Oaks. Conclude your ride via Simi Valley s lively streets at the post-ride festivities at Camp Alonim. This ride has a total ascent of 3,490 ft. and reaches a max elevation of 1,254 ft.* Estimated Ride Time: 6-8 hours* https://www.strava.com/routes/8475620

Metric Century 62 Mile Route Begin your ride on the beautiful grounds of Camp Alonim at American Jewish University s Brandeis- Bardin Campus. Enjoy a flat and fast ride out of downtown Simi Valley, then challenge yourself with some moderate downhill stretches and climbs starting in Newbury Park and Camarillo. Cruise through scenic Thousand Oaks, passing community parks and golf courses. Return by way of Simi Valley s lively streets to the post-ride festivities at Camp Alonim. This ride has a total elevation gain of 2,946 ft. and reaches a max elevation of 1,207 ft.* Estimated Ride Time: 4-6 hours* https://www.strava.com/routes/8475608

36 Mile Route Begin your ride on the beautiful grounds of Camp Alonim at American Jewish University s Brandeis-Bardin Campus. Enjoy a flat and fast ride through downtown Simi Valley into the tree-lined streets of Thousand Oaks, where you ll cruise by community parks and golf courses along the way. Return by way of Simi Valley s lively streets to the post-ride festivities at Camp Alonim. Estimated Ride Time: 2-3 hours* https://www.strava.com/routes/8475594

18 Mile Route Begin your ride on the beautiful grounds of Camp Alonim at American Jewish University s Brandeis-Bardin Campus. Enjoy a flat and fast ride through downtown Simi Valley, passing community parks along the way. Return by way of Simi Valley s lively streets to the post-ride festivities at Camp Alonim. Estimated Ride Time: 1-2 hours* https://www.strava.com/routes/8475578

On Course Aid Stations Aid Station are located along each route at the following locations: 18 Mile Route Atherwood Park 10.9 Miles 36 Mile Route Atherwood Park 10.9 Miles Lincoln Park 24.9 Miles 62 Mile (Metric Century) Route Atherwood Park 10.9 Miles CSUCI 34.8 Miles Santa Rosa Magnate School 49.7 Miles Lincoln Park 57.4 Miles 100 Mile Route Atherwood Park 10.9 CSUCI 34.8 Miles Pacifica HS 60.5 Miles Dos Caminos Park 76.3 Miles Santa Rosa Magnate School 85.2 Miles Lincoln Park 92.9 Miles All Aid Stations will have the following*: Water Bananas Clementines Gatorade Powder Restrooms Clif Bars and Clif Shot Energy Gels In Addition to the above, the following aid stations will also have specialty items. Atherwood Park Fruit Stand Assortment CSUCI Waffles Pacifica HS Tierra Sur Dos Caminos Park Smoothies Lincoln Park Parfaits *A limited amount of ultra Kosher Food is available at each aid station. Please only request these items at each aid station if your diet adheres to this level of Kosher products.