Cyclists participating in the California Coast Classic Bike Tour will roll through Santa Barbara County on Thursday and Friday.

The 200 riders for the Arthritis Foundation’s 22nd flagship event will make their way from Oceano to Buellton for 66 miles on Thursday.

On Friday, they will travel from Buellton to Ventura for an 87-mile route. 

The ride is scheduled to end Saturday in Los Angeles after starting last Saturday in San Francisco, covering 525 miles in eight days.

For those unable to participate, the Arthritis Challenge Experience allows riders to choose how and when they participate, with details available by clicking here about how to get involved.

This year’s California Coast Classic event has raised more than $1 million for the Arthritis Foundation with donations accepted through Nov. 1.

The 23rd edition of the ride will occur Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 with registration available by clicking here.

— Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.