Where did you ride in Southern California today?
06-04-24, 10:07 AM
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Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on the gravel bike (25mi, 4800'). I've been wanting to do this ride for a long time, but have been trying to find a time that is not too hot or too cold. We started out under cool and grey skies, up the steep pavement of Chaney Trail and the lower part of the Mt. Lowe Rd. Once on dirt, the grade eases up, but are some sections that are loose and chunky, requiring that you keep on the power to maintain progress. Shortly before reaching Inspiration Point, we got above the cloud layer, and enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies.
06-04-24, 11:12 AM
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Nice ride! I've been wanting to do this route, but all my cycling buddies are weak sauce climbers, so I might have to do it solo. Is 2x 30:36t gravel low gearing adequate to climb it? It seems a bit more relaxing not having to deal with traffic if taking the road route up to Mt. Wilson!
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06-04-24, 12:13 PM
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On Sunday I did 27 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. My legs felt good and I was flying up the climbs. Though on one hill climb, another cyclist saw me coming fast and upped his pace. I caught up to his wheel when we got to the top, but couldn't pass him. I guess he didn't want to get dropped!
On Monday I did 21 miles and 2100 feet of climbing doing hill repeats at Griffith. Mondays are the best there, because there's hardly any traffic. It's getting to the point I rarely take breaks other than to enjoy the view from after climbing. I'm trying to increase my tolerance for climbing longer distances!
On Monday I did 21 miles and 2100 feet of climbing doing hill repeats at Griffith. Mondays are the best there, because there's hardly any traffic. It's getting to the point I rarely take breaks other than to enjoy the view from after climbing. I'm trying to increase my tolerance for climbing longer distances!
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06-05-24, 02:33 AM
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local 30-miler loop from sdsu area to ocean beach (ob) and back. dropped off a sixer at the local bike shop.
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06-05-24, 07:03 AM
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Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with friends. 40mi round trip.
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Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did 18 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Days are definitely getting warmer!
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