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03-04-21, 05:24 PM
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Ah yes, probably the most photographed section of the 20 mile climb to the village.
I was on GMR recently. So much fog near the shack, could not see a thing so climbing up was actually like going nowhere!
I'd almost bet the second favorite is the switchbacks to the ski lifts on Baldy Rd. I'll be honest though, I don't have many pics of this section.
I was on GMR recently. So much fog near the shack, could not see a thing so climbing up was actually like going nowhere!
I'd almost bet the second favorite is the switchbacks to the ski lifts on Baldy Rd. I'll be honest though, I don't have many pics of this section.
03-04-21, 05:30 PM
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Just a bit west of here, climb up Hwy 39 to Crystal Lake. A bit steeper with an average of 7% vs the 6 of GMR after passing East Fork. Start at Encanto Park in Duarte ( cycling haven parking area).
Image of part of the climb. I don't frequent this one so maybe the others can help with info.
Image of part of the climb. I don't frequent this one so maybe the others can help with info.
03-10-21, 10:14 AM
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trabuco canyon rd. orange county, ca.
03-10-21, 10:27 AM
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03-10-21, 10:37 AM
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Oh man! Does that bring back some memories...
I was stationed at MCAS El Toro from 1983 to 1991. During that time, I rode my 1984 Lotus Pegasus MTB, several different motorcycles, and drove a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider on that stretch of road.
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I was stationed at MCAS El Toro from 1983 to 1991. During that time, I rode my 1984 Lotus Pegasus MTB, several different motorcycles, and drove a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider on that stretch of road.
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03-11-21, 07:07 AM
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Anyway, I file this one under Tribute Cars, alongside the Fiat 500, Volkswagen New Beetle, Mini, and of course the new crop of muscle cars. In other words, under today's regulations, none of these cars bring back the vintage experience. For the money you would spend on a new 124, you could buy a very well restored original. Or even an Alfa Spider Veloce. Or a Triumph TR6. But I'm just so over the whole petrol gearhead thing. I drive a Quest minivan because it has plenty of room for my bikes, and I can camp in it whenever I want.
Please pardon the interruption. Now, back to our normally scheduled program...
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03-11-21, 09:55 AM
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Yeah, I watched Richard Hammond road test it on "The Grand Tour". ... Or was that "Top Gear"?
Anyway, I file this one under Tribute Cars, alongside the Fiat 500, Volkswagen New Beetle, Mini, and of course the new crop of muscle cars. In other words, under today's regulations, none of these cars bring back the vintage experience. For the money you would spend on a new 124, you could buy a very well restored original. Or even an Alfa Spider Veloce. Or a Triumph TR6. But I'm just so over the whole petrol gearhead thing. I drive a Quest minivan because it has plenty of room for my bikes, and I can camp in it whenever I want.
Please pardon the interruption. Now, back to our normally scheduled program...
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Anyway, I file this one under Tribute Cars, alongside the Fiat 500, Volkswagen New Beetle, Mini, and of course the new crop of muscle cars. In other words, under today's regulations, none of these cars bring back the vintage experience. For the money you would spend on a new 124, you could buy a very well restored original. Or even an Alfa Spider Veloce. Or a Triumph TR6. But I'm just so over the whole petrol gearhead thing. I drive a Quest minivan because it has plenty of room for my bikes, and I can camp in it whenever I want.
Please pardon the interruption. Now, back to our normally scheduled program...
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03-15-21, 08:40 AM
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Hwy 25 San Benito Cty, CA
Quien Sabe Rd. a few miles from Tres Pinos, CA
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03-15-21, 10:29 AM
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Empty bike path, pedestrian walkway. i had just about the entire route to myself!
03-22-21, 09:09 AM
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A dead end road near Tres Pinos, CA
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Along the Mississippi River near Franklin Avenue, in Minneapolis, MN
04-05-21, 10:14 AM
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general hitchcock hwy to/from mount lemmon-tucson, az.
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Wow. ooga-booga what a gorgeous place to ride.
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04-13-21, 11:29 PM
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Wow. ooga-booga what a gorgeous place to ride.
04-14-21, 06:47 PM
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gates pass rd-tucson, az.
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