Originally Posted by
Losligato
Got down close to freezing over night in Julian but the daytime temp was in the 50s. That said, many tourers would have pushed on down the other side of the hill into the desert where it was in the mid 70s.
Yes that would have been my choice, but he may not have known to do it. It makes sense to ride to lower altitudes when it is cold if that is a choice given the route and timing. I have found that it usually is. If you are at the top of a pass, it usually doesn't take long to ride down the other side. Also it avoids the cold descent in the early morning.
I am sure you already know this, but typed it in case some may not have thought of it.