Channel Islands Bicycle Club

Founded in 1990, the Channel Islands Bicycle Club (CIBC) is a cycling club in western Ventura County for beginners and the experienced road cyclist. CIBC is a non-profit, recreational organization that provides enjoyable and safe recreational bicycle riding and related activities in and around Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties.

Club activities include weekend road rides, charity rides in Southern California, the club sponsored Cool Breeze Century, club get-togethers and monthly meetings with presentations on road cycling. 

Visit www.cibike.org for more information.

Pilates Influence at Channel Islands Harbor

Pilates Influence, located at 3150 South Harbor Blvd., Oxnard (Channel Islands Harbor), offers Pilates one-on-one, in pairs, groups and boot camps.  They offer training on both the Pilates equipment and in mat Pilates.  Available by appointment only early mornings, late evenings and weekends. For more information, visit www.pilatesinfluence.com.

The History of Pilates from a recent Pilates Influence newsletter:

Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph Pilates created the exercise known today as Pilates to achieve a workout that engaged the mind and body connection.  He wanted to create exercises for all, regardless of age or fitness level.  He started building the foundation for his new phenomenon during World War I while working as a nurse rehabilitating disabled soldiers.  He redesigned the hospital bed using the springs from the bed and pulleys to provide resistance. Joseph brought this new form of exercise with him to the U.S., working not only in rehab but with famous dancers - George Ballentine, Martha Graham, just to name a few. Today the exercises and equipment designed by Joseph are now an integral part of training for all athletes!

Channel Islands Kayak Center

Channel Islands Kayak Center has provided kayak rentals, lessons and tours at Channel Islands Harbor and Ventura Harbor since 1997. Visit www.cikayak.com for more information.

Channel Islands Kayak Center is located at the Channel Islands Harbor at 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 213, Oxnard (805.984.5995) and at the Ventura Harbor (by appointment only) at 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura (805.644.9699). 

Blue Ocean Kayaking Guided Tours of Channel Islands

Blue Ocean Kayaking welcomes you aboard the “Sunfish,” a custom built supported kayak vessel. The boat has a special built swim step for very easy boarding. All kayaks are stored overhead, so there is no clutter on board.

Professional kayak guided tours of Channel Islands National Park, Anacapa Island. Paddle through caves and seal rookeries on this family fun tour. Includes kayak, gear and boat ride.

Located at Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Cabezone Circle, Oxnard. Visit www.blueoceankayaking.com.

24 Hour Fitness Locations in Ventura County

24 Hour Fitness is the world's largest privately owned and operated fitness center chain in terms of memberships. 24 Hour Fitness currently has five locations in Ventura County. Here's the rundown:

Thousand Oaks - Sport, 2595 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805.777.7300) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool.

Camarillo - Sport, 453 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (805.482.2444) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna and Steam Room.

Simi Valley Agassi - Sport, 1352 Madera Road, Simi Valley (805.520.3440) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room, Sun Deck, Tennis, Volleyball and Whirlpool.

Channel Islands - Active, 1651 Victoria Avenue Suite 160, Oxnard (805.988.6000) has Functional Training Room, Kids' Club and Pro Shop.

The new Oxnard Collection Super Sport location at The Collection at RiverPark at 400 Town Center Drive opened on December 20, 2014. Features basketball court, lap pool, free weights, cardio, etc.

If you're looking for a discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership, Costco currently (as of December 2014) offers them online at this link.

Learn more about 24 Hour Fitness at www.24hourfitness.com.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED JUNE 2020: Simi Valley-Tapo - Active, 2350 Tapo Street, Simi Valley (805.520.3269) has Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights and Kids' Club.

Edge Fitness Club at Channel Islands Harbor

Located at 2860 Harbor Boulevard, Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, Edge Fitness Club is a 10,000 sq ft facility with free weights, strength training, cardio theater, spinning studio, group fitness classes, personal training, and more.

More information at edgefitnessclub.com or call 805.815.4222.