BCgoFHS
07-10-07, 05:21 PM
So are there any mountains near Irvine? I see some east, but when I tried to explore it seems like all the roads go around them.
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cjbruin
07-10-07, 06:01 PM
More like hills. There are some OK climbs but nothing like Baldy or Palomar.
LCI_Brian
07-10-07, 06:03 PM
There are only dirt roads that go to those mountains. For mountain road rides, you have to go to the other mountain ranges.
BCgoFHS
07-10-07, 06:21 PM
There are only dirt roads that go to those mountains. For mountain road rides, you have to go to the other mountain ranges.
Can you give more specifics? :)
Can you give more specifics? :)
voltman
07-10-07, 06:36 PM
How about Park Avenue in Laguna?
WhiteCarbonDude
07-10-07, 06:49 PM
Can you give more specifics? :)
I rode my road bike to the end of Siverado Canyon @1800 feet then took it into the park for about 3 miles till the road turned completly to dirt @3000 feet. It goes all the way to the top of Modjeska about 5000 feet. I'd call that a mountain. Next time I'll take the Mtn bike up there.
It's the big climb on the left.
http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenbargers/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/april102007.jpg
I rode my road bike to the end of Siverado Canyon @1800 feet then took it into the park for about 3 miles till the road turned completly to dirt @3000 feet. It goes all the way to the top of Modjeska about 5000 feet. I'd call that a mountain. Next time I'll take the Mtn bike up there.
It's the big climb on the left.
http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenbargers/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/april102007.jpg
big john
07-10-07, 06:55 PM
Can you give more specifics? :)
How far are you willing to drive? What kind of rides do you want to do? Do you like big climbing rides, like 70-80 miles with 7-8k feet of gain, or more?
How far are you willing to drive? What kind of rides do you want to do? Do you like big climbing rides, like 70-80 miles with 7-8k feet of gain, or more?
jsigone
07-10-07, 10:58 PM
just go ride up to Baldy, you should be MORE then happy with that ride, it's about 30 minutes from irvine on a NON traffic day LOL
LCI_Brian
07-10-07, 11:16 PM
Can you give more specifics? :)
I was at work so didn't have time for details, you'd have to do some driving, here are some suggestions that others can talk more about:
- Glendora Mountain Road, or GMR, and Mount Baldy
- Mount Palomar in Northern San Diego County
- Santa Monica Mountains, north of Malibu
A couple of my favorites:
- Highway 2, or the "Angeles Crest Highway" - many like to drive up a bit to start the climb further up ito have more time riding in the less trafficked parts
- Highway 38 from Redlands up to Onyx Summit. It's a long steady climb. It's the "back" way up towards Big Bear, therefore doesn't see much traffic.
And, of course, Silverado and Modjeska peaks on the mountain bike.
I was at work so didn't have time for details, you'd have to do some driving, here are some suggestions that others can talk more about:
- Glendora Mountain Road, or GMR, and Mount Baldy
- Mount Palomar in Northern San Diego County
- Santa Monica Mountains, north of Malibu
A couple of my favorites:
- Highway 2, or the "Angeles Crest Highway" - many like to drive up a bit to start the climb further up ito have more time riding in the less trafficked parts
- Highway 38 from Redlands up to Onyx Summit. It's a long steady climb. It's the "back" way up towards Big Bear, therefore doesn't see much traffic.
And, of course, Silverado and Modjeska peaks on the mountain bike.
dddave
07-10-07, 11:57 PM
ortega highway is kind of a mountain.
1955
07-11-07, 12:02 AM
ortega highway is kind of a mountain.
That drive is dangerous in a car.
That drive is dangerous in a car.
BCgoFHS
07-11-07, 12:10 PM
How far are you willing to drive? What kind of rides do you want to do? Do you like big climbing rides, like 70-80 miles with 7-8k feet of gain, or more?
I would prefer no more then 30 minutes. Although if nothing is closer 40 minutes is OK. Umm anything that has 30 minutes of sustained climbing, but that does sound fun also. I am not picky. :)
I would prefer no more then 30 minutes. Although if nothing is closer 40 minutes is OK. Umm anything that has 30 minutes of sustained climbing, but that does sound fun also. I am not picky. :)
BCgoFHS
07-11-07, 12:12 PM
Thats kool. Where is it? I saw it on the google map, but can't seem to find it again. How is the road?
I rode my road bike to the end of Siverado Canyon @1800 feet then took it into the park for about 3 miles till the road turned completly to dirt @3000 feet. It goes all the way to the top of Modjeska about 5000 feet. I'd call that a mountain. Next time I'll take the Mtn bike up there.
It's the big climb on the left.
http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenbargers/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/april102007.jpg
I rode my road bike to the end of Siverado Canyon @1800 feet then took it into the park for about 3 miles till the road turned completly to dirt @3000 feet. It goes all the way to the top of Modjeska about 5000 feet. I'd call that a mountain. Next time I'll take the Mtn bike up there.
It's the big climb on the left.
http://home.earthlink.net/~shellenbargers/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/april102007.jpg
rooftest
07-11-07, 03:48 PM
Thats kool. Where is it? I saw it on the google map, but can't seem to find it again. How is the road?
Every time I've ridden up there, there's a water crossing around the first corner, about 300 feet into it. I don't do water crossings on the road bike.
Every time I've ridden up there, there's a water crossing around the first corner, about 300 feet into it. I don't do water crossings on the road bike.
Extort
07-11-07, 04:11 PM
I don't do water crossings on the road bike.
OMG! the first vampire roadie!!!
OMG! the first vampire roadie!!!
merider1
07-11-07, 04:40 PM
OMG! the first vampire roadie!!!
Vampires aren't afraid of water, Phil. It's holy water that they can't stand. Well, that and garlic.
Vampires aren't afraid of water, Phil. It's holy water that they can't stand. Well, that and garlic.
dddave
07-11-07, 04:47 PM
That drive is dangerous in a car.
only for idiots who drive too fast. i drove it just about every other day for three months and it's not as bad as people make it out to be.
only for idiots who drive too fast. i drove it just about every other day for three months and it's not as bad as people make it out to be.
WhiteCarbonDude
07-11-07, 05:31 PM
Every time I've ridden up there, there's a water crossing around the first corner, about 300 feet into it. I don't do water crossings on the road bike.
I just picked up my bike and walked around that water, it's right at the beginning then just dirt patches every so often. It makes for a very interesting descent. The last mile before of that climb is mostly 10-12%.
I just picked up my bike and walked around that water, it's right at the beginning then just dirt patches every so often. It makes for a very interesting descent. The last mile before of that climb is mostly 10-12%.
BCgoFHS
07-11-07, 05:41 PM
I just picked up my bike and walked around that water, it's right at the beginning then just dirt patches every so often. It makes for a very interesting descent. The last mile before of that climb is mostly 10-12%.
So is it ridable on a road bike, or is it just asking to puncture a tire, destroy wheels?
So is it ridable on a road bike, or is it just asking to puncture a tire, destroy wheels?
WhiteCarbonDude
07-11-07, 05:46 PM
Thats kool. Where is it? I saw it on the google map, but can't seem to find it again. How is the road?
The road (Silverado Canyon Road) is off Santiago Canyon Rd. From Irvine take Jamboree to Chapman/Santiago Cyn and make a right for 6.4 miles and make a left on to Silverado Cyn. When you get to the end of the town you will see an entrance to a park just keep going 3 more miles till you hit dirt. There are some water features and some dirt wash outs but nothing you can't ride through, except for the first one. Pick up the bike and walk around, no big deal. If you want I will go with you, next Wednesday morning. PM me if you want to go. You can park on the corner of Jamboree and Chapman in the shopping center by the Taco Bell. There is a group ride that leaves from there on Tues. mornings at 9am but they never go up Silverado Cyn Rd. I only ride Wednesday mornings and Saturdays.
The road (Silverado Canyon Road) is off Santiago Canyon Rd. From Irvine take Jamboree to Chapman/Santiago Cyn and make a right for 6.4 miles and make a left on to Silverado Cyn. When you get to the end of the town you will see an entrance to a park just keep going 3 more miles till you hit dirt. There are some water features and some dirt wash outs but nothing you can't ride through, except for the first one. Pick up the bike and walk around, no big deal. If you want I will go with you, next Wednesday morning. PM me if you want to go. You can park on the corner of Jamboree and Chapman in the shopping center by the Taco Bell. There is a group ride that leaves from there on Tues. mornings at 9am but they never go up Silverado Cyn Rd. I only ride Wednesday mornings and Saturdays.
Extort
07-11-07, 06:47 PM
Vampires aren't afraid of water, Phil. It's holy water that they can't stand. Well, that and garlic.
Vampires are affected, and finally killed, by sunlight, often trapping them in their coffins from sun-up till sun-down (though it is rarely the actual coffin that provides the protection, it seems any old box will do as long as it also contains a portion of the vampire's 'native soil'). Garlic affects them, as do crucifixes and other sacred items such as holy water. They cannot cross running water under their own power, though they may be carried across. They will not enter a home unless invited by the real owner. They cast no reflection or shadow, and indeed are repelled by mirrors. They can become a wolf, bat or mist at will.
Vampire Mythos (http://www.tabula-rasa.info/Horror/VampireMythos.html)
Vampires are affected, and finally killed, by sunlight, often trapping them in their coffins from sun-up till sun-down (though it is rarely the actual coffin that provides the protection, it seems any old box will do as long as it also contains a portion of the vampire's 'native soil'). Garlic affects them, as do crucifixes and other sacred items such as holy water. They cannot cross running water under their own power, though they may be carried across. They will not enter a home unless invited by the real owner. They cast no reflection or shadow, and indeed are repelled by mirrors. They can become a wolf, bat or mist at will.
Vampire Mythos (http://www.tabula-rasa.info/Horror/VampireMythos.html)
merider1
07-11-07, 06:51 PM
They cannot cross running water under their own power, though they may be carried across. [/URL]
Well, if they are on a bike and there is water on the road they must cross, they are being carried across. So, he's safe. :D
Well, if they are on a bike and there is water on the road they must cross, they are being carried across. So, he's safe. :D
cjbruin
07-11-07, 08:35 PM
only for idiots who drive too fast. i drove it just about every other day for three months and it's not as bad as people make it out to be.
It's not that bad in a car but it's risky on a bicycle.
It's not that bad in a car but it's risky on a bicycle.
rooftest
07-11-07, 09:40 PM
OMG! the first vampire roadie!!!
Ha! I should have explained more. By "water crossing" I mean 5 feet wide by 3 or 4 inches deep of running water. tough on a road bike.
Ha! I should have explained more. By "water crossing" I mean 5 feet wide by 3 or 4 inches deep of running water. tough on a road bike.
merider1
07-11-07, 10:11 PM
Ha! I should have explained more. By "water crossing" I mean 5 feet wide by 3 or 4 inches deep of running water. tough on a road bike.
Um....yeah! Phil, count me as another blood sucker - I ain't crossing that ****. :p
Um....yeah! Phil, count me as another blood sucker - I ain't crossing that ****. :p
dddave
07-12-07, 02:01 AM
It's not that bad in a car but it's risky on a bicycle.
true. i was just sayin.
true. i was just sayin.
LCI_Brian
07-12-07, 07:12 AM
It's (Ortega Highway) not that bad in a car but it's risky on a bicycle.
I've done it a couple of times, very early Sunday morning, both going from the Elsinore side to SJC. Going uphill from Elsinore, the tight curves slow everyone down. Then you're doing most of the ride (the remaining 20 miles or so) with the narrow stuff in the downhill direction. Although the traffic volumes get high enough that every time you pull into a turnout you'll get a lot of cars passing before you can get back on the road. More annoying than dangerous, IMO.
That being said, if one is going to drive somewhere to find some mountains to climb, it would be much more fun to drive to a mountain road with less car traffic!
Over the next couple of years they are doing some widening on the OC side. Wonder how that's going to work out?
I've done it a couple of times, very early Sunday morning, both going from the Elsinore side to SJC. Going uphill from Elsinore, the tight curves slow everyone down. Then you're doing most of the ride (the remaining 20 miles or so) with the narrow stuff in the downhill direction. Although the traffic volumes get high enough that every time you pull into a turnout you'll get a lot of cars passing before you can get back on the road. More annoying than dangerous, IMO.
That being said, if one is going to drive somewhere to find some mountains to climb, it would be much more fun to drive to a mountain road with less car traffic!
Over the next couple of years they are doing some widening on the OC side. Wonder how that's going to work out?
Extort
07-12-07, 07:32 AM
Over the next couple of years they are doing some widening on the OC side. Wonder how that's going to work out?
I went up the OC side a couple months ago and they had one lane closed off after a few miles. That was a great time to turn around and head back down with no traffic coming from behind.
I went up the OC side a couple months ago and they had one lane closed off after a few miles. That was a great time to turn around and head back down with no traffic coming from behind.
BCgoFHS
07-12-07, 03:24 PM
Any good place to park near Mount Baldy? Preferably short distance before the climbing starts.
I was at work so didn't have time for details, you'd have to do some driving, here are some suggestions that others can talk more about:
- Glendora Mountain Road, or GMR, and Mount Baldy
- Mount Palomar in Northern San Diego County
- Santa Monica Mountains, north of Malibu
A couple of my favorites:
- Highway 2, or the "Angeles Crest Highway" - many like to drive up a bit to start the climb further up ito have more time riding in the less trafficked parts
- Highway 38 from Redlands up to Onyx Summit. It's a long steady climb. It's the "back" way up towards Big Bear, therefore doesn't see much traffic.
And, of course, Silverado and Modjeska peaks on the mountain bike.
I was at work so didn't have time for details, you'd have to do some driving, here are some suggestions that others can talk more about:
- Glendora Mountain Road, or GMR, and Mount Baldy
- Mount Palomar in Northern San Diego County
- Santa Monica Mountains, north of Malibu
A couple of my favorites:
- Highway 2, or the "Angeles Crest Highway" - many like to drive up a bit to start the climb further up ito have more time riding in the less trafficked parts
- Highway 38 from Redlands up to Onyx Summit. It's a long steady climb. It's the "back" way up towards Big Bear, therefore doesn't see much traffic.
And, of course, Silverado and Modjeska peaks on the mountain bike.
big john
07-12-07, 03:47 PM
Any good place to park near Mount Baldy? Preferably short distance before the climbing starts. Start on Glendora Mountain Road off of Sierra Madre. It's near Grand Av and the 210. No water on the climb until you reach Baldy Village.
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