OK Drew, Billy and Tiff did Aqua Chinon and had a great ride. Here's your opportunity to ride OC's ultimate adventure the Fremont Loop. This is a Challenge - 15 miles and 3500' of tough climbing. The ride however goes through some absolutely beautiful areas - all preserved, pristine and private.

Here's the information:

Led By The Nature Conservancy
Activity Date 2/3/2007
Time 8:30 AM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 15 mi
Duration 4-6 hr.
Elevation Change 3500 feet
Guided Docent-led
Recommended Age 16+
Level of Interpretation Low
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If interested contact irvineranch@tnc.org and give them your name and contact information. This ride stages inside Irvine Park at Lot 15 (go into the park turn right go to the end before a big locked gate).

If you need or want any information regarding this ride, let me know.

Also as a reminder that same day, Feb 3, there is also a beginner/family ride scheduled for 10am staging at Hick's Haul Rd (off Santiago Canyon Blvd.). This is a 7 - 9 mile ride which goes out on Limestone Canyon to the Sinks and back. The extra mileage is for Bolero Springs.

And then another one I recommend for Tiff:

Strenuous Mountain Bike Ride on the Weir, Blind, Fremont Loop

Led By The Nature Conservancy
Activity Date 2/11/2007
Time 8:30 AM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 12 mi.
Duration 2-3 hours
Elevation Change 1,800 feet
Recommended Age 16+
Level of Interpretation Low

Additional Information
All programs are free but pre-registration is required. For more information call (714) 832-7478 or E-mail: irvineranch@tnc.org