Stage 6 of the 2007 Tour of California saw the peloton ride thru Ojai down to Santa Clairita. The route included several tough climbs including Balcolm Canyon. John, Mike, Dave H, Christina, Paul, Morrie and Chris previewed the ride early Saturday morning parking near the summit of the 20% climb. My guess would be that 2000 like minded folks gathered along the climb to join in cheering the pros. The OC Velo team rode close to Ojai and back capping 2 categorized climbs.

The OC Velo gang

Hincapi and Basso leading the chase over Balcolm Canyon

More picts coming in the Gallery.

OC Velo was active at the Costa Mesa Criterium on Feb 18th. Morrie, Mark Pace and Chris Bryce were representing the grass roots racing project – ‘OC Velo presented by Surf City Cyclery’ team. Mark was riding his first Crit and completed his first race on the way to a Cat 4 upgrade. Morrie rode 2 races, both the Masters 40+ and Cat 4. Chris rode Cat 4 and outside of taking a lap for the sponsors (see below), got appropriately smoked and just managed to hold on to the main group.