Riding with the ladies.
06-24-08, 05:31 PM
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Riding with the ladies.
The "I got blown away by 2 ladies" thread was amusing, as I ride with women on some tough mountain rides. This past Saturday we did a ride of 73 miles with about 8000 feet of climbing. There were 6 strong women among the 17 riders. Here's Sarah, fastest woman there and crushed my soul, too.
Jane, sweet and friendly, can climb all day. That's urbanknight behind her.
Karen has completed the King of the Mountain series, 3 tough centuries.
Maria, fairly new to cycling, but learning fast.
Jane, sweet and friendly, can climb all day. That's urbanknight behind her.
Karen has completed the King of the Mountain series, 3 tough centuries.
Maria, fairly new to cycling, but learning fast.
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That's Laura with her back to the camera. She is amazing, never gets tired and never stops smiling.
Your host, the very lucky John
A view of the back of Mt Baldy. Wonderful views all day.
Some of us at 7000 feet on our way up to 8000, sans cars.
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A view of the back of Mt Baldy. Wonderful views all day.
Some of us at 7000 feet on our way up to 8000, sans cars.
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A casual ride with lots of regroups. Thanks to Hansolo for the pics.
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Makes one wonder why all of these women are flocking around big john.
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06-24-08, 10:21 PM
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Looks like a great ride. So, the road is closed at a certain point? Is it closed every day? What road is that?
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It also connects to hwy 39, which is also always closed to cars.
06-25-08, 08:01 AM
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Thanks for details. I lived in LA in the early 80's but did most of my riding in the Santa Monica Mountains; never made it over to your neck of the woods except for one or two little rides around Pasadena/Griffith Park, etc.
