I have done OVC twice and I believe it to be one of the best organized rides.  The SAG stops were in good locations with plenty of good refreshments.  The lunch in Ventura was great.  The scenery was great and the course had some challenging climbs (I did the Hammerhead route).

This was our third time Riding the Ojai (1 Metric and 2 Centuries) to celebrate our wedding anniversary.  I cannot say enough good things about the volunteers--super friendly and very helpful.  We also had use for the mechanic at the lunch stop (flat tire).  The guys were great and fixed my husband right up.  The weather was better than we expected and we only got sprinkled on in the last 3-4 miles.

To echo some of the other comments, the one thing that needed improvement was the route markings.  We got a little lost at the start and at the very end and there was too many turns close together in those two parts of the ride to crack out the cue sheet.  Some advance warning for some of the trickier turns and the left turns in high traffic areas would be helpful too.

Overall, this was a great event and we look forward to participating next year!

Great volunteers, helped disinfect a friend with road rash.  Food was well-stocked.  I was blaming myself for getting lost but after reading some other reviews maybe it wasn't my fault i missed a turn and got off the track.  Unfortunately that's where i had a flat and was stuck for a while puzzling it all out.  Balloons at one of the turns were a GREAT idea - more - they provide good advance warning. 

Lovely scenery, truly enjoyed it, will be back.  Where were the popsicles???  (Didn't really need them, i was just curious.)

This was my first Century ride, and I loved it! It was a little confusing to find your next turn in some intersections, but for that many turns probably it should be expected. I loved all the fresh foods that were provided in SAG stops, specially the ice-cream at the finish line. Thanks to all the volunteers help, and thank you for the first time Century medal.

Very nice event, nice loop (hammerhead Century) Cool weather was cooperating ! Plenty,simple and good food. Good organisation. The volunteers at the stops were very nice and helpful. We will be a walking bilboard for next year event. One remark : painted arrows/directions on the ground could be WAY better .Maybe a little larger, PRIOR to the intersections. Missed 2 turns...a little frustrating to backtrack.

This was our first time doing the Ojai ride and we really enjoyed it!  The rest stops were great; the people were very friendly and it wasn't too crowded like some of the other rides.  Love that you limit the number of riders.  Also, check in was so easy and well organized!  The only very slight criticism I have is the route didn't seem to be marked very well at the beginning of the metric centrury and even the ride slip didn't help.  Otherwise it was great!

My first time on the Ojai half-metric and it was awesome, lots of well organized support and road markings. Volunteers at all stations were great, very helpful and cheerful to all riders. Weather played out pretty good and I look forward to attempting the full metric next year!