Quick pre-dawn 0530 start from home on familiar roads in the La Habra Hgts-Whittier Hills area. First 8 miles I was averaging a coyote per mile until sunrise. 108F yesterday so early starts will be the norm for awhile.
Cats and small dogs do not have a chance. Scaling 6 foot fences no problem. No deer this morning but a lot of suicidal cottontails and a screeching Redtail Hawk that let me know all my flashing lights did not impress him.
Think I will start at 0400 Thursday and up my light game.
Caution; pre-dawn rides can be addicting.
33 miles and 3.5K of climb.
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