Sharing the experience of Mendenhall Ridge gravel has been on our radar for awhile, but the question is how. While I’ve ridden this sixteen mile stretch of dirt a couple of times before, experiencing it without doubling back has always been an issue. The simplest route has been a 42 mile loop paired with Little …
Now that our Send It Series has a bit of a rhythm, there seems to be a pattern to ratchet it up another step and our May route really hit all those notes. It’s amazing the number of routes available in the northeast San Fernando Valley, but while our May and Kagel Canyon loops clip …
Our first Send It Sunday in two years set the bar so high, so building on that momentum was going to be tough. Ending at the San Fernando Brewing Company was a big hit with plenty of space and being a bike friendly business, reincorporating them was a cornerstone of ride planning. This time, we …
As an Angeleno (and more specifically a Gr818er), the initial appeal to gravel was to explore new areas after seemingly ridden all available pavement around me. The San Gabriel Mountains have provided that relief, but after years of dirt, I was starting to feel like I was exhausting all my options. That reasoning was led …
May Canyon may not be the most gravelly ride you’ll come across, but if you do dirt in the Angeles National Forest, you are bound to come across it. Situated in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley, this climb is just under five miles with a lot to offer. Firstly, the road is …
Challenge me on this one, but there’s no greater road that serves as an accessible gateway than the Angeles Crest Highway. Hovering over Los Angeles, this 66 mile highway is a true escape from urban life just minutes away from millions. Historically part of Highway 2, the moment you enter the Angeles National Forest you …
While this will always be up for conversation, Gravel Bike California maintains that Mount Baldy is the most iconic climb in this state. I can the first three of my criteria argued against when you debate beauty, toughness and the variety contained within, but my final component of historical value is what separates it from …
“I love it when a plan comes together” -Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith As a youngster, you couldn’t ask more than guidance from the A-Team as every week they somehow found laid out solutions to the problems of their common day. Bike rides try to reach the same goal and planning helps out a lot, but …
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If you want to earn your chops on dirt, it’s absolutely necessary to have a Gravel Fail or two under your belt to have some street cred. Normally, this comes in the form of a mechanical, as I’ve had cables snap and tires all torn up as my main dilemmas. The main issue you notice …
Hyping Mount Lowe Railway doesn’t need any build up. The historical value alone of this 19th century attraction is reason enough to bike, hike, parachute or whatever means necessary to visit. Throw in the beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains and you’ve got one helluva gravel ride. It amazes me how little people know about …
