So, I moved to Laguna Beach!
06-02-11, 09:41 AM
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great neighborhood. congrats.
since we are on the subject of talking on the phone and driving, i got pulled over because i was biting my finger nails while i was driving. the cop thought i was on the phone. i told him the phone was in my pocket and he can look at the log and he just said "how do i know you don't have another cell". so i ended up paying $180 for it. i was gonna fight it but i just didn't have the time due to work. so when you see a cop while driving, don't put your hands any where near your face.
p.s.....my aunt got a ticket for cell phone use too and she was scratching her ears.
since we are on the subject of talking on the phone and driving, i got pulled over because i was biting my finger nails while i was driving. the cop thought i was on the phone. i told him the phone was in my pocket and he can look at the log and he just said "how do i know you don't have another cell". so i ended up paying $180 for it. i was gonna fight it but i just didn't have the time due to work. so when you see a cop while driving, don't put your hands any where near your face.
p.s.....my aunt got a ticket for cell phone use too and she was scratching her ears.
06-02-11, 12:15 PM
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Wait until you go up GMR, GRR, Mt. Baldy Village and the rest of the great rides in the local mountains. Last year we had a forum ride to the Village, it was a lot of fun. Hope to see you on the road sometime. Enjoy.
06-02-11, 12:19 PM
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Since you are riding around inland Orange County. Look up Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado Canyon Road, and Maple Springs Trail (at the end of Silverado Canyon Road - gives you another 3 miles of steep climbing).
06-02-11, 12:45 PM
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Are they both paved? Passed Silverado a couple of times but never attempted it. I usually do Ridgeline, Modjeska, and Live Oak Canyon when I'm on Santiago.
06-02-11, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the ride tips.
I tried out my work commute which will start in late August and it took me 35 minutes. Not bad at all! I climb Newport Coast drive, is that called Pelican Hill? The way home is much quicker as it is downhill though I didn't time it.
I tried out my work commute which will start in late August and it took me 35 minutes. Not bad at all! I climb Newport Coast drive, is that called Pelican Hill? The way home is much quicker as it is downhill though I didn't time it.
06-02-11, 03:54 PM
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Yeah, Silverado is paved. There's a parking lot and gate at the top of Silverado Canyon Road. The trail beyond the gate is paved for another 3 miles. It's popular with hikers and mt.bikers. But road bikes are capable of riding it. There is gravel and debris on the trail, and there are a handful of 4-5" deep water crossings. Take these carefully and you won't fall. I always unclip both shoes before going through these in case I need to break my fall. Make sure your tires are in good condition because this trail WILL EAT your tires.
06-02-11, 04:50 PM
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No Pelican Hill is Irvine Company's fancy resort. I have no idea who would want to vacation in Newport Beach.
06-08-11, 08:06 AM
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No doubt many of us have ridden past Promontory Point in N.B. A good portion of those apartment units are rented by corporations. One of the perks for living there is the free weekend brunch served by outside catering companies. I can see how some will visit Pelican Hill as a weekend getaway or a corporation award for things like reaching sales goals. Even East Coast visitors who really don't want to buy a home will opt to just pay the daily hotel fee. Its no different than the customers who stay at the Ritz Carlton and Le Montage in Laguna Beach.
