March 5, 6 snow capped Mt Wilson Ya Ya's
03-07-11, 01:33 AM
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Continued..
Finally, up to the high point...and the clouds were really starting to take over:
Despite all that scary looking weather at the top, it never was all that cold. The whole ascent was done in a short sleeve jersey and normal bibshorts.
And thanks again KiddSisko for the inspiration. I do kind of wish I had been able to go up Saturday - mainly for some views at the top. Despite that, it was a great climb (although I still don't like Big Tujunga that much).
Rest of the photos here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/ralliso...eat=directlink
Finally, up to the high point...and the clouds were really starting to take over:
Despite all that scary looking weather at the top, it never was all that cold. The whole ascent was done in a short sleeve jersey and normal bibshorts.
And thanks again KiddSisko for the inspiration. I do kind of wish I had been able to go up Saturday - mainly for some views at the top. Despite that, it was a great climb (although I still don't like Big Tujunga that much).
Rest of the photos here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/ralliso...eat=directlink
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Good idea Mr. Sisko. I couldn't make it up on Saturday (sadly, as it looks like the weather was perfect), but made it up today. And, despite all the climbing I have done, this was actually my first ascent of Mt. Wilson.
A few photos along the way...
News trucks, police, LA coroner, burnt out vehicle along Big Tujunga...
What happened?? Turns out it was filming for Law & Order Los Angeles.
A few photos along the way...
News trucks, police, LA coroner, burnt out vehicle along Big Tujunga...
What happened?? Turns out it was filming for Law & Order Los Angeles.
03-07-11, 09:57 AM
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GRR is rideable at least that is good news. I hope to do it next week as a loop.
03-07-11, 02:10 PM
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Must be scary going downhill with wet roads!
Me and two friends went to San Bernardino instead of going up in the mountains. Unfortunately one of them get tired and we had to turn back after 35 miles
.
I was kind of angry because I hate not reaching goals I set
, but i didn't want to leave him behind. And I absolutely loved the views of the snowcapped mountains 
Me and two friends went to San Bernardino instead of going up in the mountains. Unfortunately one of them get tired and we had to turn back after 35 miles
.I was kind of angry because I hate not reaching goals I set
, but i didn't want to leave him behind. And I absolutely loved the views of the snowcapped mountains Back on dry roads (ACH, AFH and Big Tujunga), it was between 30 and 40 the rest of the way.
03-07-11, 02:36 PM
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Here's some more pictures from Saturday. Stopped at Clear Creek station for a meal, water refill and questions.
This one is on ACH, nearing the 5000 foot mark, a short distance from the Red Box turn off.
Just like the big city with all the parking signs!
More signage.
Not much of a view from the top that day. A bit hazy.
Outside the Observatory gate.
A look back from inside.
Dude!
This one is on ACH, nearing the 5000 foot mark, a short distance from the Red Box turn off.
Just like the big city with all the parking signs!
More signage.
Not much of a view from the top that day. A bit hazy.
Outside the Observatory gate.
A look back from inside.
Dude!
03-07-11, 02:45 PM
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03-07-11, 03:22 PM
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OK, one more. Taken at the ACH and Red Box intersection, with Mt Baldy in the distance.
03-07-11, 03:28 PM
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So what is it about Big Tujunga that you don't like? I love it since they repaved it.
03-08-11, 01:40 AM
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- It just seems to go on and on (especially if you don't turn right on Angeles Forest)
- Lots of rolling terrain instead of straight climbing (personal preference)
- Climbs through valleys instead of along ridge lines or up mountains (again, personal preference)
- Vegetation is still recovering (not the fault of this route, but unfortunate)
- Higher speed traffic (although not really all that bad)
- Summer is ridiculously hot on this road
- I much prefer the scenery on most of the other roads in the San Gabriels
Most of it is psychological, but I've found that that matters a lot (at least to me) on the routes that I ride.
That said, Big T is still much better than riding in the city. I would just much prefer to ride on most of the other mountain roads in the area. I shouldn't complain. I'd probably long for a road like Big T in many areas of this country.
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