Love cycling? Love climbing? Then, this blog is for you. I will document some of my favorite rides here..many will include a lot of elevation gain..you have been warned! Enjoy!
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Recent Posts
- Vacaville – The Diabolical Duo – Mix Canyon & Gates Canyon (Super Steep) Hill Climbing
- San Bernardino Mountains – Valley of the Falls – CA-38 (State Route 38) to Forest Falls Hill Climb
- San Francisco Bay Area Cycling – Santa Cruz Mountains – Hicks Road North/Mt. Umunhum Climbing
- Ojai – CA-33 to Rose Valley to Pine Mountain Summit (& Beyond!)
- Palm Springs – Tramway Road Climb (to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway)
- Santa Barbara – Refugio Rd to West Camino Cielo to Santa Ynez Peak Climb
- Ojai – Sulphur Mountain
- Mt. Baldy Road to the Ski Lifts!
- CA-39 (aka Hwy 39 or San Gabriel Canyon Rd or CA State Route 39) Climb to Angeles Crest and Dawson Saddle (at 7901 ft!)
- Santa Monica Mountains Leg Burner – Tuna Canyon, Fernwood & Corral Canyon
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Great pics. I think I found your link on BikeForums. I am working on getting my climbing legs in. I am a mountain biking that somehow only rides road now!!
Now I am inspired to check out some climbs out of the LA area.
Yes, great country to ride in – beautiful scenery and very few cars.
looks like you’re getting really good use out of that bike!
and i dig the bright orange cycling shirt…
Ryan,
we’ve met at Alec’s party a few weeks ago. Great site, pictures & trip reports, looking forward to seeing more!
Dima