Nope... The forest service has Main Divide listed as closed, along with Bedford.
Eh hmm... Ill be there too!I'm not able to ride this weekend due to family visiting for out of town.
BUT, check out the OTB website. They are doing a 7 hour jaunt in and around the Jackson Lake area sunday morning.
Hans, Igor and Burt will be leading this sufferfest.
Wanna ride San Juan with the Smeegies, Mr. Henry, and El Dio?Maybe I'll join @scan...
Or just do my own thing over at Whiting-STT-Luge-Whiting or Aliso proper. I'm guessing I won't be lonely in either place.
I've heard of these, and know they're relatively close, but have always kinda' been vague to me. Where is the trailhead area, and the typical routes up there?GMR and Glendora Ridge Road are both closed to motor vehicles until Tuesday morning; red flag conditions.. Looks like I'll be hitting Mt Baldy Village Monday. Woohoo!!
I've heard of these, and know they're relatively close, but have always kinda' been vague to me. Where is the trailhead area, and the typical routes up there?
Perfect, thanks Mark! Car free with cool temps... sounds like a good combination! Would it be better on a CX bike or even a fat-tired (40mm) road bike?They're both roads with pavement in very good condition. I start at the intersection of Glendora Mtn Road (GMR) and Sierra Madre Ave. Just a couple miles from the 57/210 interchange. You can take GMR to the top, about 8 miles and 2,200 feet. An alternative to get to that point is Monroe Truck Trail - 8 miles and 2,400 feet of great singletrack, beginning at the first hairpin left turn on GMR - which ends up at the top of GMR. Then you have rollers along Glendora Ridge Road and another 4 mile or so climb. Then you drop a mile into Mt Baldy Village. My goal is the ski lifts at Mt. Baldy, but I haven't made it there yet.
To the village and back is about 45 miles and 5,200 feet of elevation gain. The farther past the village you go, the more elevation you get...quickly.
You can also take Monroe Truck Trail back down. It's a blast.
This is the Strava link of one of the rides I've done.
https://www.strava.com/activities/330314446
They're both roads with pavement in very good condition. I start at the intersection of Glendora Mtn Road (GMR) and Sierra Madre Ave. Just a couple miles from the 57/210 interchange. You can take GMR to the top, about 8 miles and 2,200 feet. An alternative to get to that point is Monroe Truck Trail - 8 miles and 2,400 feet of great singletrack, beginning at the first hairpin left turn on GMR - which ends up at the top of GMR. Then you have rollers along Glendora Ridge Road and another 4 mile or so climb. Then you drop a mile into Mt Baldy Village. My goal is the ski lifts at Mt. Baldy, but I haven't made it there yet.
To the village and back is about 45 miles and 5,200 feet of elevation gain. The farther past the village you go, the more elevation you get...quickly.
You can also take Monroe Truck Trail back down. It's a blast.
This is the Strava link of one of the rides I've done.
https://www.strava.com/activities/330314446
Is anyone planning any rides on Monday morning in the Santa Monica's? I'm traveling back from Europe tomorrow and if the jet lag's not too bad I'm hoping to get out on Monday morning.
Make up time for Mikie and VooDooTom.
8am, turn off to South Fork campground. Jackson lake loop(s). 35/6k.
Don't forget your...ass!
Details on OTB site.
https://www.strava.com/activities/681943969
I could show you this ride. My pace is conducive to jet lag.
You guys mind if I play tour guide? @MrGreedom @TomFSounds good Ryan - I could be up for that. What time are you thinking? I guess earlyish to beat the heat? I land back on Sunday evening so can you let you know if I'm in or not then, if that works for you?
Good times. I cleaned all but two switchbacks climbing to cocktail rock. That's a PR for me.8:30ish rendezvous Saturday at Lazy W, San Juan trailhead for a lollipop loop. All singletrack plus one guy who can keep up with the gravel grinders but likes to keep it on the narrow.
Depending on what time you start riding, I might see you. Starting from the valley side though.You guys mind if I play tour guide? @MrGreedom @TomF
I might be game to do this ride. I suggest parking on Bayliss Rd between Queensferry Rd and Eric Drive. Park on the side opposite the houses, I try to be courteous to the homeowners.
You guys decide on the start time...
Aliso again today (Sunday 9/4) with an old friend, plus @Cougar. 11am meet time. Main lot. XC racer hammerhead pace. Bring your lycra and water bottles.
I lied. Casual, slow-climbing, social pace and intermediate-level trail selections. High of 72° predicted for Aliso Viejo today. I imagine it will feel a lot hotter.