Little Tujunga. I love the view of this road from Camp 9. See that curve way in the distance?

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This is the top of that curve.

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Where did you guys start?
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We called these yellow wildflowers “sour grass”. Not sure what they really are called.

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Los Altos Hills

Oxalis

Could be Oxalis or Wood Sorrel.
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The leaves are edible and have a tart taste. Don't eat too many. The tart taste comes from Oxalic Acid.

Isn't that a great area to ride?

We started om tje West Valley ... Steve M's house. I should have called you!

Mount Morrison Sunrise.

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we started the ride NEAR A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER - and then made the slow ascent up the mountain to the rapids and waterfalls

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small rise after the limestone mine - and then all downhill :) on the return trip to Morgantown WV

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Browns Valley Road.

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Fredo @ Rio Grande

Pretty!

Man ... you must be some tall dude.

Thanks.

I'm only 6'2", down from 6'4".

But, my father's nickname in school was "High Pockets".

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Seasonal stream along Lone Tree Road

Must be something in the water. Was 6’ 2.5” and now 6’ 1”. I can hear the bones in my neck creak when I turn my head at times as I have lost cushioning.

A few from today’s ride in our local National Forest



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The walls have ears, and now the trees are watching...
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I'm known as "Deep Pockets". A name given to me by my children.

I went for a mtb ride on Friday.
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Today I rode around the neighborhood. Hang gliders launch from the top of this hill and they have a landing area here with facilities.
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From yesterday's Easter Ham (Mount Hamilton) ride. Skies clearing after the prior day's deluge of wind and hail, how green is that valley:

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Was it cold going back down?

The first 3-4 miles were pretty chilly, but then it was comfortably pleasant.

It was 43F at the summit. I could have used full-fingered gloves, and maybe shoe covers (toes went numb).

I've used Gore Windstopper vests for years in those conditions. The lightweight one with a mesh back. The zipper broke and I found a Garneau vest on sale and it's just not the same. It's fine for some rides but a cold wind will cut through @43 degrees when descending. Next year I will get another Gore. I have a heavier vest but it's hard to get it into a pocket and it's too hot for climbing long climbs.
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