500 bicyclists joined the charity fund-raiser that offers riders views of Channel Islands Harbor and Santa Barbara Harbor. This specific tour was created to train riders for the California Coast Classic Tour.

Proceeds raised go to benefit the Arthritis Foundation and also to help maintain safe area bike paths. The ride had been anticipated to raise about $20,000.

Riders had three routes to select from: a Century ride (102 miles with a 4,000 foot climb in elevation), a Metric Century (60 miles with 2,000 feet of climb), and a Half Metric Century (33 miles with 1,000 feet of climb).

The ride attracted bicyclists from as far away as Alaska, New York and Colorado.