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09-06-22, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CAT7RDR

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.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40851646

there is something far more insidious lurking when doing those 4am-6am pre-dawn rides. the only thing you'll be able to smell are the donuts shops/bakeries. if you can resist stopping in, you're a better person than i...

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