Originally Posted by
merider1
Nice route, Doppelg. I ride up in those canyons as well and know St. Katherines well (great climb). Once I'm back up and riding again, I'll be using those hills once again to get back in shape and can maybe join you one morning. Also, if you can, check out Glendora Mountain Road (if so inclined). It's great hill training and sustained - perfect for your prepping to ride to Mt. Wilson, IMO.

You forgot to ask if he was single or not.
I should try Emerald Isle some time. I ride by it all the time but haven't bothered with it.