Southern California - 4/21 Ride Option, Latigo & Encinal

Doesn't appear to be any major rides this weekend. I'm riding with a friend of mine (she's not on the forum) this Saturday, thought I'd throw it out for anyone interested.

Here's the route:

Meet at Malibu Bluffs Park (across from Pepperdine on PCH) between 8 & 8:30, roll @8:45.

Route
- Head down PCH to Latigo Canyon.
- Climb Latigo to Kanan Dume.
- Kanan Dume back to PCH
- Meander down PCH to Encinal Canyon
- Climb Encinal to Mulholland (You can take Decker if you want a harder climb, they both meet at Mulholland)
- Descend Mulholland to PCH
- PCH back to Malibu Bluffs.

53 Miles, 5500 ft of climbing (So if you want a century, you're free to do it twice :p )

Bikely link:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Latigo-and-Encinal-Loop-from-Pepperdine

I don't think this section of PCH is too bad except sometimes the short bit through Zuma, and most of PCH will be going south, which is even better.

This will be a casual paced ride with multiple regroups. I'm no King of the Mountain and my friend is getting back into shape for Triathlons, so she's not used to these long climbs. Speaking of the climbs, they're long, but not terribly steep. (both avg 5-6%). There are multiple places to stop on PCH for refueling, restroom stops etc.

If you want to join for any/all of this, let me know.

Ron, I may join. I've got a climbing ride lined up for Sunday, though, so I may have to do a lighter load on Saturday. But that sounds like a great ride! And I'd be happy with the 53 miles! ;)

Ron, I may join. I've got a climbing ride lined up for Sunday, though, so I may have to do a lighter load on Saturday. But that sounds like a great ride! And I'd be happy with the 53 miles! ;)

You could cut Encinal and go up to Mulholland on PCH. That would take off quite a bit of elevation (and heck I may need to take that option anyway :o )

4/21 is the JT ride!

4/21 is the JT ride!
I already told Cali I can't do JT, George. :( I'm going broke with Hemet/Solvang/Butterfield, etc. this year. I can't afford another road trip this month and I had to choose. I chose Hemet to knock out TC. This coming weekend, I have to stick close to home (and eat Beany-weenies as I'm now on a budget!). :o

You could cut Encinal and go up to Mulholland on PCH. That would take off quite a bit of elevation (and heck I may need to take that option anyway :o )
You're making it more and more attractive...;) By the way, I LOVE Latigo. It's a favorite of mine. It wouldn't hurt to get my butt back up it. But really, Ron, these days I'm barely inching up hills! Pathetic, I know, but the truth. :o

This coming weekend, I have to stick close to home (and eat Beany-weenies as I'm now on a budget!). :oYou mean like cup-o-noodles? In fact, am I correct to assume the JT ride isn't happening? I couldn't have made it as well anyway.....I need to stay close to home this weekend.

I forgot about JT. I never saw that it got past the "Any Interest" thread. I couldn't make it anyway as I can't afford to kill the whole weekend.

We can wave to each other across the canyons...
I am doing
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Commons-to-Piuma-and-Stunt-rd

I would like to have done JT also...but there didnt seem to be any interest!

I would like to have done JT also...but there didnt seem to be any interest!
I think the problem has been the heavy ride season. Too many rides, too many trips! :o

We can wave to each other across the canyons...
I am doing
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Commons-to-Piuma-and-Stunt-rd

I would like to have done JT also...but there didnt seem to be any interest!


Ooh, that's a nice route also. Stunt is a great climb.

Oh Bummer!!
This sounds like a GREAT ride, I would totally join, but I am already doing the Conquer the Canyons
Charity ride.
It is a short ride (25 miles) but the good thing is 100% of the proceeds goes to supporting autism!
http://www.mesp.com/ctc/ride_fun.cfm

Oh Bummer!!
This sounds like a GREAT ride, I would totally join, but I am already doing the Conquer the Canyons
Charity ride.
It is a short ride (25 miles) but the good thing is 100% of the proceeds goes to supporting autism!
http://www.mesp.com/ctc/ride_fun.cfm


No worries, this ride (and similar ones) will be repeated this summer since it gets too hot for me to play in the valley. Have fun on your ride, great cause!

Oh Bummer!!
This sounds like a GREAT ride, I would totally join, but I am already doing the Conquer the Canyons
Charity ride.
It is a short ride (25 miles) but the good thing is 100% of the proceeds goes to supporting autism!
http://www.mesp.com/ctc/ride_fun.cfm

I know...I really should be doing that ride also...but I sent $$$ to CAN

No worries, this ride (and similar ones) will be repeated this summer since it gets too hot for me to play in the valley. Have fun on your ride, great cause!
+1, Karen! Those will be a worthy 25 miles, my dear. :)

Sounds like a good ride, I need more climbing rides & I love Latigo. Not sure yet, but I will make it if I can.

Ron,

I hope this ride is still on, I will be in Malibu on Saturday.

I'm now not going to be able to make this. I'm going shopping, getting my nails done, getting a facial, cleaning my place and going out for dinner that day. Yup. I'M NOT CYCLING! :D (well, okay, maybe a few miles but close to home and just for a workout, but no all day thingy...:o ) You guys have fun and be safe out there!

I'm now not going to be able to make this. I'm going shopping, getting my nails done, getting a facial, cleaning my place and going out for dinner that day. Yup. I'M NOT CYCLING! :D (well, okay, maybe a few miles but close to home and just for a workout, but no all day thingy...:o ) You guys have fun and be safe out there!

No problem at all, I think you've earned a day off! I tell you, the week off my bike sucked, but I feel so much stronger because of it. Rest is a good thing!

I'm now not going to be able to make this. I'm going shopping, getting my nails done, getting a facial, cleaning my place and going out for dinner that day. Yup. I'M NOT CYCLING! :D (well, okay, maybe a few miles but close to home and just for a workout, but no all day thingy...:o ) You guys have fun and be safe out there!


If you want we are only doing a 26 miler up Piuma and Stunt Rd!
Definitley not all day...

If you want we are only doing a 26 miler up Piuma and Stunt Rd!
Definitley not all day...
Well, now my Sunday ride may fall through...sigh. So, I may switch back to riding Saturday. Can I let you know, Herb (without seeming ungrateful that you've invited me!?) :o

Well, now my Sunday ride may fall through...sigh. So, I may switch back to riding Saturday. Can I let you know, Herb (without seeming ungrateful that you've invited me!?) :o

Sure...here is our route
http://www.routeslip.com/routes/32348

And sunday is the short SFVBC ride!! Always done by 10:30!

i may be able to hook up with you guys!!! wife and boy will be off in pasadena all day!!!!

i may be able to hook up with you guys!!! wife and boy will be off in pasadena all day!!!!

Now that's a great family description :p

if i said whit and sam only like two people would know what i was talkin about!!

if i said whit and sam only like two people would know what i was talkin about!!

I like it actually....Im gonna start using that........husband and girl :D and boy

dost thou mocketh me!!??!!

dost thou mocketh me!!??!!

uh yeppers :)

Well, now my Sunday ride may fall through...sigh. So, I may switch back to riding Saturday. Can I let you know, Herb (without seeming ungrateful that you've invited me!?) :o

Ya know, if Sunday falls through there's always Crystal Lake... ;)

uh yeppers :)

dang....ive been mocketh'd!!!!

dang....ive been mocketh'd!!!!

I tried saying that outloud, now I gotta clean off my monitor. :mad:

Ya know, if Sunday falls through there's always Crystal Lake... ;)
Hey, if it doesn't rain, if my orignial ride falls through, if Bob wants to join and you are up to it, then, yes, I'd LOVE to do Crystal Lake on Sunday. :D

I tried saying that outloud, now I gotta clean off my monitor. :mad:
:roflmao: :roflmao:

ack and I was looking for a good training ride today. Maybe next week.

I got back a bit ago, great ride! 53 miles and just over 5000 feet of climbing. Finished strong and was ready to do more (good thing, cause I will be next week)

I'll be doing this route again in the future for sure.

Great to meet you scvroadie, hope to ride with you again soon!

Hey, if it doesn't rain, if my orignial ride falls through, if Bob wants to join and you are up to it, then, yes, I'd LOVE to do Crystal Lake on Sunday. :D

What is this Crystal Lake ride you speak of? :)

What is this Crystal Lake ride you speak of? :)It goes up hwy 39 San Gabriel Cyn. past the east fork and ends at Angeles Crest Hwy. Usually starts at Encanto Park in Duarte. Its a 30 mile climb to A.C. or 25 to Crystal Lake. Best climb in So Cal and thats sayin something. ME and I are meeting at Encanto tomorrow at 8:45 ish and heading up there somewhere. Most likely GMR but Crystal Lake is a possibility. Join us.

I got back a bit ago, great ride! 53 miles and just over 5000 feet of climbing. Finished strong and was ready to do more (good thing, cause I will be next week)

I'll be doing this route again in the future for sure.

Great to meet you scvroadie, hope to ride with you again soon!

It was great riding with you and Kelly, we all were close in our abilities. We will definetly have to ride together again. Keep climbing all the routes out your backdoor in the Santa Monica mountains and you are going to turn into an awesome climber. You will have no problem next year in on the Mulholland challenge.

The tri-tip sandwich at Trancas market was incredible, then rode on to the big Rock at Pt Mugu and back to Malibu. Total mileage ended up being 81 miles with 6025 ft of climbing.

It was great riding with you and Kelly, we all were close in our abilities. We will definetly have to ride together again. Keep climbing all the routes out your backdoor in the Santa Monica mountains and you are going to turn into an awesome climber. You will have no problem next year in on the Mulholland challenge.

The tri-tip sandwich at Trancas market was incredible, then rode on to the big Rock at Pt Mugu and back to Malibu. Total mileage ended up being 81 miles with 6025 ft of climbing.

That bbq smelled out of this world! I almost drove up to get one when I got back to my car. Congrats on your extra mileage and thanks for the kind word. We'll definitely be out there again.