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Forum: Southern California
04-10-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Not me this time. I get to ride Friday and Sunday...

Not me this time. I get to ride Friday and Sunday hopefully this week.
Great time of the year to be riding the Puente Hills before the heat ramps up in July.
Forum: Southern California
04-07-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Detoured to the Whittier Hills after initial...

Detoured to the Whittier Hills after initial plans to ride up to Santa Fe Dam. All good. Plenty of company in Turnbull Cyn on a brisk morning.
Managed 39 miles and 4.8K of climb and regaining some...
Forum: Southern California
03-11-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I think the 30% was an anomaly and that short...

I think the 30% was an anomaly and that short stretch usually tops out at 20%. The last stretch on Punta del Este tops out at 24% before a 30%+ dirt hill to a fire lookout once through the gate.
Forum: Southern California
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Not a good winter for me due to getting sick a...

Not a good winter for me due to getting sick a few times and home remodeling eating away riding time.
Huffed and puffed for 30 miles and 3.8K of climb in La Habra Hgts and Whittier Hills.
Just glad...
Forum: Southern California
02-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Thought about riding up to the Santa Fe Dam but...

Thought about riding up to the Santa Fe Dam but why when I can have the Whittier Hills to mostly myself?
Started mostly cloudy and ended in partly sunny in the 60's. Building back up for a 60 mile...
Forum: Southern California
02-12-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

That is just plain NUTZ! Looks like 30%? Angles...

That is just plain NUTZ!
Looks like 30%? Angles can be deceiving. ...
Forum: Southern California
02-11-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I'm the old fat guy that usually rides a rigid...

I'm the old fat guy that usually rides a rigid Trek MTB with two flashers front and back because the last words I never want to hear in life is, "I never saw you. " :D
Forum: Southern California
02-11-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Still getting back into the groove of riding on a...

Still getting back into the groove of riding on a sunny brisk morning.
22 miles and 2.9K of climb in Turnbull Canyon.
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/146610417...
Forum: Southern California
01-28-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

First ride of any consequence since COVID over...

First ride of any consequence since COVID over Christmas.
The loss of conditioning, flexibility, core strength and comfort on a proper road bike was quite evident, but as long as I keep the rubber...
Forum: Southern California
01-21-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Well done! I would not mind riding in the rain...

Well done!
I would not mind riding in the rain if visibility was better, drivers slowed down and the cleanup afterwards did not take so long.
Forum: Southern California
01-14-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

First ride back from COVID since Christmas Day....

First ride back from COVID since Christmas Day. Much milder sx's than the previous variant in 2021.
Big plans to regain some fitness but my FD rapidfire shifter failed 6 miles out. I was able to...
Forum: Southern California
12-19-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

My backyard. I've hiked those trails hundreds of...

My backyard. I've hiked those trails hundreds of times long before it was Otterbein Park and the Puente Hills Habitat going back to the 1970's.
It was ranchland at that time and barbwire fencing...
Forum: Southern California
11-25-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Spent the morning in Turnbull Canyon. And, why...

Spent the morning in Turnbull Canyon. And, why not? Perfect postcard day, low traffic and a lot of clubs out today.
Had planned on an easy stroll up to Santa Fe Dam area but the tight jersey...
Forum: Southern California
11-07-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I am a firm believer in that as well. Only issue...

I am a firm believer in that as well. Only issue is I have a 20-25 mile ride just to get to the foot of the San Gabriel Mtns and a 2K-3K worth of climb. It makes for a challenging and long day to do...
Forum: Southern California
11-05-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Nice clear day with low humidity and mild breezes...

Nice clear day with low humidity and mild breezes made for an O/B down to Seal Beach via Turnbull Cyn into Whittier and down the SGRT. Several clubs out today and only two motorcycles. Took Coyote...
Forum: Southern California
10-09-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

It's pretty crazy on the MUPS these days. The...

It's pretty crazy on the MUPS these days. The Sunday morning before last while on the SGRT heading north, I was rudely passed at about 40 mph by two full on gas Dune Buggies. They exited an open gate...
Forum: Southern California
09-17-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Late start this morning thinking the fog and...

Late start this morning thinking the fog and clouds would clear for some afternoon sunshine - never happened.
Dreary is the word. Did seven repeats along Turnbull Canyon Rd. Lower back started...
Forum: Southern California
09-04-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Snuck out for a quick La Habra Hgts - Murphy...

Snuck out for a quick La Habra Hgts - Murphy Ranch - Turnbull Loop.
Mid 70's, partly cloudy and East-West Rds are Type I fun!...
Forum: Southern California
09-03-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Still riding regularly in the Whittier Hills....

Still riding regularly in the Whittier Hills. Cool and cloudy morning gave me the motivation to climb the three sisters roads to the top of Turnbull/Skyline.
Admittedly, I struggled going up the...
Forum: Southern California
08-13-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Left at dawn and rode an out-and-back over...

Left at dawn and rode an out-and-back over Turnbull Cyn to the SGRT north to mile marker 38.0 and flipped around.
Several pacelines out today but no e-motor cycles menacing the route. Did not...
Forum: Southern California
08-10-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Wow! A rare cloudy and temperate morning, on...

Wow! A rare cloudy and temperate morning, on quiet roads, to ride a few punchy hills before the schools let out.
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/130917323...
Forum: Southern California
07-25-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Your teal blue bar tape really pops out!

Your teal blue bar tape really pops out!
Forum: Southern California
07-23-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Another 0400 start to beat the heat. New light...

Another 0400 start to beat the heat. New light bit the dust before even leaving but had a reliable backup on the ready.
Headed out to Carbon Canyon and then onto Chino Hills State Park and the Bane...
Forum: Southern California
07-16-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I do not do well in temps above 90F so I started...

I do not do well in temps above 90F so I started at 0400 for the La Habra Hgts -Whittier Hills loop.
More coyotes and even a raccoon than vehicles for the first three hours. Took it easy on the...
Forum: Southern California
07-04-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

0500 start this morning with plans to head to...

0500 start this morning with plans to head to Carbon Canyon with the Super Moon but instead I got June gloom and low visibility with fog hugging the road.
Went to my goto Puente-Whittier Hills ride...
Forum: Southern California
06-23-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Got out on a full sun morning for some repeats in...

Got out on a full sun morning for some repeats in the Turnbull Cyn area.
Spooked an 8-point Buck near the LAFD #91 eating a homeowner's flowers.
32 miles and 4K of climb....
Forum: Southern California
06-23-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I carried Sabre Pepper Gel for awhile after a few...

I carried Sabre Pepper Gel for awhile after a few incidents.
Thought better of it and I do not engage idiots any longer. Got flipped off on Carbon Canyon Rd on Sunday. It was a sharrow lane and...
Forum: Southern California
06-18-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Combined the Puente Hills and Chino Hills in a...

Combined the Puente Hills and Chino Hills in a loop and at about 12 Noon that sun came out to play.
Enthralled by the sun, I forgot to eat/drink for about 20 miles and paid for it and fell flat and...
Forum: Southern California
06-15-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Hah! I'm not much of a speed demon but I maxed...

Hah! I'm not much of a speed demon but I maxed out at 44.5 mph flying down Harbor Blvd before making a right to get out of fast traffic. If I made an effort, 50 mph should be attainable.
Forum: Southern California
06-14-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

The meteorologist is wrong again! Promised early...

The meteorologist is wrong again! Promised early afternoon sunshine but more of the SOS.
Oh well. Toured the Whittier Hills in a loop and sometimes it is what it is....
Forum: Southern California
06-10-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Well, got out in the June Gloom in the Whittier...

Well, got out in the June Gloom in the Whittier Hills but I wore my yellow tinted bifocals so that helps.
No drizzle but that is coming tomorrow morning. Encountered one club ride making the turn...
Forum: Southern California
06-10-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I once was doing an out-and-back that included...

I once was doing an out-and-back that included PCH between Seal Beach and Newport Beach.
Flew down to Newport and dreaded the return to Seal along PCH while being sprayed by sand.
Those onflow...
Forum: Southern California
06-05-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Headed up to the Santa Fe Dam area Sunday once...

Headed up to the Santa Fe Dam area Sunday once again this time on my porky rigid 29er.
I'm working hard so I invite the wind resistance on the elevated SGRT and dam.
Tried out some new to me Endura...
Forum: Southern California
05-27-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Able to ride on out to the end of the North SGRT...

Able to ride on out to the end of the North SGRT after ascending Turnbull Canyon.
The SGRT was pretty much free of homeless and debris except under the Pomona Freeway overpass.
Never seen so many...
Forum: Southern California
04-30-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Did my favorite loop in the Whittier Hills area...

Did my favorite loop in the Whittier Hills area on what started on a cloudy/overcast morning and ended in sunshine.
44 miles and 4.6K of climb. Learning to ride on a proper road bike again with...
Forum: Southern California
04-19-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Back on the road bike for a bit around La Habra...

Back on the road bike for a bit around La Habra Heights. Repaving the roads north of West Road like Subtropic Dr and Encanada Dr.
Everything is green and the Mustard plants are 10-12 feet high,
37...
Forum: Southern California
04-16-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Only 21 miles today before snapping my chain...

Only 21 miles today before snapping my chain pushing up Edgeridge (Turnbull Canyon area) the second time. Stayed upright and did not mangle my RDR. Did not have the right chain link for a 9 speed....
Forum: Southern California
04-02-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Took advantage of the perfect weather and...

Took advantage of the perfect weather and Turnbull Canyon Rd continues to be closed at Skyline down to the Whittier side.
This was a blast! No cars, no motorcycles just a two mile descent without...
Forum: Southern California
03-02-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Strolled around the east side of La Habra Hgts...

Strolled around the east side of La Habra Hgts south of the Puente Hills Habitat.
32 miles and 3.7K of climb on a cloudless sunny day.
...
Forum: Southern California
02-26-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Got out this morning for a short ride under...

Got out this morning for a short ride under somewhat threatening clouds up to Vantage Pointe in Rowland Hgts.
The San Gabriels and Big Bear were shrouded with storm clouds but I was able to get a...
Forum: Southern California
02-21-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Puttering around La Habra Hgts before the storm...

Puttering around La Habra Hgts before the storm hits. Breezy but not bad at all.
No other riders out today.
28 miles and 4.7K of climb.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/10558353005
Forum: Southern California
02-04-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

I have Ultegra clipless on my endurance bike. ...

I have Ultegra clipless on my endurance bike.
Only tip I can give is it is a solid connection interface and the knack for me is to point your foot down and flick your heel out in one motion.
I had ...
Forum: Southern California
01-27-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

[/b] I did something stupid last week in a...

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I did something stupid last week in a school zone when I became impatient waiting for the line of SUVS and tried to weave through the masses.
Sometime the 25 mph zones are not followed and I...
Forum: Southern California
01-24-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Those pics brought back some nice memories for...

Those pics brought back some nice memories for me.
My now deceased cousin and I would hike that trail back in the 70's-80's before MTB's were much of a thing there.
Thanks!
Forum: Southern California
01-13-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Got out this morning before the next round of...

Got out this morning before the next round of rain.
Completed some repeats in the Whittier Hills.
Turnbull Canyon is in good shape. Some limestone boulders and rocks along the side of the road but...
Forum: Southern California
01-03-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Rode out for a few hours between showers on New...

Rode out for a few hours between showers on New Year's Day.
Encountered several likeminded riders in the La Habra Hgts area.
Roads were surprisingly mud free.
29 miles 4.7K of climb....
Forum: Southern California
12-21-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Celebrated Winter Solstice with a ride through La...

Celebrated Winter Solstice with a ride through La Habra Hgts-Murphy Ranch corridor.
Started at 60F and ended at 70F. Schools out so took advantage of quiet roads.
38 miles and 6K of climb. ...
Forum: Southern California
12-18-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Cool crisp morning in the Whittier Hills. Started...

Cool crisp morning in the Whittier Hills. Started at 53F at 1000.
Really liking the weather.
Still getting use to being on a road bike and starting to lift light weights again as PT for my...
Forum: Southern California
12-10-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Slogging around my local La Habra Hgts-Whittier...

Slogging around my local La Habra Hgts-Whittier Hills Loop that includes the East-West Rd corridor and Turnbull Cyn.
Nothing spectacular but a brisk day and it was good to get a ride in before the...
Forum: Southern California
11-27-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,537
Posted By CAT7RDR

Off the bike for a couple weeks recovering from...

Off the bike for a couple weeks recovering from RSV and caring for sick elderly parents.
Kept it short and wanted a good sweat and to get conditioned to drop bars again. Shoulders did not ache so...
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