By Sean Ridgway, TME

Every spring, a group of determined mountain bikers ventures deep into the heart of California for the Tour de Los Padres, an unmarked, self-supported ride through “some of the most scenic areas of Southern Los Padres National Forest,” according to their website. It is not quite a race, but something tougher, wilder, and altogether more soulful.

The main goal is to raise money for charity. On their website, they encourage all riders to…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: A group of participants of the Proper Route in this year’s Tour de Los Padres

Above: Riders prepare at the beginning of the Tour Route

Photos provided by the riders of the Tour de Los Padres

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