Impressed by the O.C.
07-02-11 | 08:49 PM
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Impressed by the O.C.
I spent a week in Laguna Niguel last week visiting family and taking in a few rides. The mornings were cool and wet for the most part, which made for excellent riding. The rides weren't long (under 40 miles), but they were pleasant. Mostly because the roads were mostly perfect. Included in my travels was a cruise down to San Clemente, and some of Santiago canyon. I even discovered a local workout climb - Pacific Island Drive - just off Crown Valley Pkwy near PCH.
Here's some of the sights.
Oh those roads with the designated bike lanes!
A lake in Mission Viejo along Alicia Pkwy.
Santiago Canyon view.
These were taken along the Montage resort grounds on a walking tour with my pop. An unbelievable work of art, architecture and nature. And open to the public!
The train along PCH near San Clemente.
What remains of a staircase along PCH.
San Clemente pier.
Here's some of the sights.
Oh those roads with the designated bike lanes!
A lake in Mission Viejo along Alicia Pkwy.
Santiago Canyon view.
These were taken along the Montage resort grounds on a walking tour with my pop. An unbelievable work of art, architecture and nature. And open to the public!
The train along PCH near San Clemente.
What remains of a staircase along PCH.
San Clemente pier.
07-02-11 | 09:45 PM
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looks like a nice trip. thanks for sharing. I'm envious of all that sun and warmth though.
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07-06-11 | 01:11 PM
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You posted OC (not THE OC) photos in the So Cal forum so preaching to the choir. Yes OC has great cycling and do not forget, mountain biking; perfect place for a cyclist to live. When I take time off friends ask where I am going and I say "nowhere! I live in a vacation destination!"
Last saturday took a friend (comfort bike rider) on my favorite OC cruisy ride... down the San Diego Creek trail to Back Bay and looped around. It was cool and foggy down by the beach - perfect!
Last saturday took a friend (comfort bike rider) on my favorite OC cruisy ride... down the San Diego Creek trail to Back Bay and looped around. It was cool and foggy down by the beach - perfect!
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07-06-11 | 08:25 PM
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Glad you had a good time!
Yes, we're spoiled -- PERFECT weather all year, lots of everything you could want... hills, flats, canyons, beaches... and a great starting point for rides to San Diego!
C'mon back any time -- we're happy to share!
Yes, we're spoiled -- PERFECT weather all year, lots of everything you could want... hills, flats, canyons, beaches... and a great starting point for rides to San Diego!
C'mon back any time -- we're happy to share!
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