I had been itching to return for some gravel Santa Barbara for the same situation every rider has ever faced. Have you ever done a really good ride, but didn’t reach total fulfillment due to the x factor? That was me three years ago taking an Amtrak out to Goleta to do a Refugio / […]
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There’s a big discrepancy between the popularity and experience of biking Crystal Lake. Tucked away off the current terminus of Highway 39, this enclave in the Angeles National Forest is an amazing getaway just above Los Angeles. It’s a climb with epic views that rewards you the deeper you go. At the same time, it’s
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With the summer heat starting to take the grip of Southern California, it’s time to look ahead to cooler times with the Hardman Classic rolling in the heart of our fall schedule. Now in its fifth year, graveliers will be in for a long day traipsing along the rolling hills of Orange County. The route
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Riding Pacifico Mountain to Chilao gets reward status because it is no starting point for a ride. Just a six miles east off of Mill Creek Summit, Pacifico Mountain is a destination for bikers, hikers and campers sitting at 7,124 feet above sea level. The view up top is worth taking an extra beat or
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Riding the Waterworks Trail should be the highlight of any ride with the many options around Ladera Ranch unless you’re a dope. …like me. Trying to expand Gravel Bike California’s footprint for our Send it Series rides, a few months ago I went down to Orange County to get a preview for our March ride
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With the coronavirus crisis affecting every aspect of our lives, it’s not surprising there’s been a lot of gravel event rescheduling these past few weeks (keep track of all California events here). As there is still uncertainty when gatherings can resume, many events have been hopeful for a return in fall while others have been
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In the back of my mind, I always wanted to take my daughter along for a gravel kids adventure, but have always been a bit weary about pulling it off. While our WeeHoo has served us in many capacities, trying to bring that into a mountain experience has always been the question. First of all,
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Although I’ve done the loop multiple times, each ride always feels like I’m doing Old Ridge Route recon. Even with the permanence of time, there is always something to discover. The purpose of this trip was to shoot some B Roll to do a long and informative video about the Old Ridge Route after I realized that
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As a reshaped calendar has brought gravel grinders a busy fall, Grinduro California Registration 2020 opens at this Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm (PST). This year’s ride moves to a new location in Mount Shasta while keeping the same festival experience that goes beyond the ride, including camping, a showcase of handmade bikes, live music
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Have gravel bike – will travel. Any time I take a trip, I’m sure to do everything in my power to bring along two wheels even if plans are uncertain. Riding along the I-5 in the Central Valley doesn’t give many apparent hill options unless you choose to delve off a bit. If you’ve got
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