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oxman

03-04-21 01:53 PM

A hearty thank you to all those posting pictures from their rides. It is very enjoyable to me to see what others experience on their rides. The majority of my rides are boring in comparison, but I will try to post more pictures. Outdoor cycling commences typically in mid-April for me. I am not as hardy as others when it comes to cold, even though I am Canadian.

The majority, perhaps even all, of my rural rides on country roads in southern Ontario and western Quebec are on roads that have power/telephone lines. I find it fascinating to see pictures where there are no telephone poles.

All the best,
Oscar

Robert A

03-04-21 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UCantTouchThis (Post 21952592)

Ah yes, probably the most photographed section of the 20 mile climb to the village.

I was on GMR recently. So much fog near the shack, could not see a thing so climbing up was actually like going nowhere! :D

I'd almost bet the second favorite is the switchbacks to the ski lifts on Baldy Rd. I'll be honest though, I don't have many pics of this section. :lol:

Know any similar routes closer to town (further west)? Haven't done the ski lift climb yet -- 2,000 feet over 4.5 miles in addition to all the other climbing would be a significant challenge.

Robert A

03-04-21 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UCantTouchThis (Post 21952620)

Just a bit west of here, climb up Hwy 39 to Crystal Lake. A bit steeper with an average of 7% vs the 6 of GMR after passing East Fork. Start at Encanto Park in Duarte ( cycling haven parking area).

Image of part of the climb. I don't frequent this one so maybe the others can help with info.

Will check it out, but I found hwy 39 rather treacherous with vehicle traffic.

Rides4Beer

03-10-21 09:13 AM

Technically, it's a MUP, not a road, but I like this shot. :thumb:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0875c7dc65.jpg

diphthong

03-10-21 10:14 AM

trabuco canyon rd. orange county, ca.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c5526978d.jpeg

big john

03-10-21 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UCantTouchThis (Post 21952627)

Me too. Seems to thin out about East Fork but still I prefer GMR. If I recall, there is a parking lot just about East Fork but I think you need a day pass to park there.

There is parking at West Fork and you do need a pass. The lower section is the worst when the OHV park is open and the weather is warm. The best time to ride 39 is when the lower gate is closed to cars. Could be rocks up high or road crews working or snow. But on the right day with the right friends 39 is awesome, either up and back or around to the bottom of the 2 and down 39.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f51f28bf1a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cdc68d0917.jpg

DQRider

03-10-21 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ooga-booga (Post 21960718)

trabuco canyon rd. orange county, ca.

Oh man! Does that bring back some memories...

I was stationed at MCAS El Toro from 1983 to 1991. During that time, I rode my 1984 Lotus Pegasus MTB, several different motorcycles, and drove a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider on that stretch of road.

Thanks!

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big john

03-10-21 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DQRider (Post 21960778)

Have you seen the new generation 124? Comes off the Mazda Miata assembly line, but with an Italian engine.
https://autonxt.net/wp-content/uploa...139f20ba63.jpg

DQRider

03-11-21 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big john (Post 21961294)

Have you seen the new generation 124? Comes off the Mazda Miata assembly line, but with an Italian engine.

Yeah, I watched Richard Hammond road test it on "The Grand Tour". ... Or was that "Top Gear"?

Anyway, I file this one under Tribute Cars, alongside the Fiat 500, Volkswagen New Beetle, Mini, and of course the new crop of muscle cars. In other words, under today's regulations, none of these cars bring back the vintage experience. For the money you would spend on a new 124, you could buy a very well restored original. Or even an Alfa Spider Veloce. Or a Triumph TR6. But I'm just so over the whole petrol gearhead thing. I drive a Quest minivan because it has plenty of room for my bikes, and I can camp in it whenever I want.

Please pardon the interruption. Now, back to our normally scheduled program...

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big john

03-11-21 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DQRider (Post 21962060)

I get it. I like to look at them occasionally but not going to spend big bucks on a car. I'm a retired Chevrolet dealer mechanic and I still think about buying an old car to tinker on but the feeling passes and I go for a bike ride instead.

Ogsarg

03-15-21 08:40 AM

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c31ffa858.jpg
Hwy 25 San Benito Cty, CA
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...539a20b8a0.jpg
Quien Sabe Rd. a few miles from Tres Pinos, CA

ultrarider7

03-15-21 10:29 AM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1076c981a7.jpg
Empty bike path, pedestrian walkway. i had just about the entire route to myself!

Ogsarg

03-22-21 09:09 AM

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cb986f49b6.jpg
Vega Rd. Santa Cruz Cty, CA

MidTNBrad

03-22-21 09:43 AM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...35dc66ee8d.jpg
Old Natchez Trace -- Franklin, TN