Observatory is still closed to public. It was worth the 1400ft extra vertical or so. Mesa grande is fresh fresh pavement. Doesn't even have center lines yet.
Some friends are talking about got to palomar again this Saturday. They are "training" for Crystal Lake ride on the 28th. Been a long time since I've done CL, but that date falls on my Son's bday so its a no go for me.
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Rule #10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster.