Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I am also going to California for the first week of January, to Palm Desert, and plan to either bring a bike or rent one there. Have any of you cycled in the Coachella Valley? I'd appreciate any recommendations for biking routes or other things to do. I will be there with family including 4 and 7

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread cyclotourist
J-Tree would be a nice ride, but if you have kids, just letting them scamper over one of the rock formations is the best way to spend the day. FYI, Funseekers http://www.4funseekers.com/seems like a good shop to work with. They seem to appreciate steel bikes, at least in MTBs. Don't know if it

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-12-14 Thread Jim Mather
Just so you know, Joshua Tree is high desert, and it can be covered in snow in January. Average temps in January are hi 60 / low 30, but it can be much colder. If you do the Palm Springs tram up the mountain, be aware that it will be snowy at the top, it's 8500' up a 10,000' mountain. You can x-c

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-30 Thread lauren
Thanks! This looks great. Might even be able to leave from home if we feel like a long ride! We'll be there the week before Christmas. I can't wait! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-30 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
I've never been to Leo Carillo but this recent S24O reporthttp://pathlesspedaled.com/2011/11/a-leo-carrillo-s24o/makes me daydream about being in sunny Santa Monica as it's 40 degrees and threatening to rain outside my window in Portland, OR. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-29 Thread lauren
We'll be in Redondo Beach for most of the time, but might be in San Diego for a day or two. Favorite rides in the Santa Monica mountains or in SD would be great! Thanks a lot! -Lauren -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-29 Thread cyclotourist
You can't go wrong with the SM ride! It ends up being everyone's favorite SoCal mixed surface once they get out there! What dates are you working with? On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM, lauren laurench...@gmail.com wrote: We'll be in Redondo Beach for most of the time, but might be in San

Re: [RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-29 Thread cyclotourist
Here's the basic route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Santa-Monica-Dirt-Mulolland-ride Now is probably the perfect time to be up there. Still dry(ish) but a bit of green from the early rains. Here are some of my photos from the rides:

[RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-28 Thread Aaron Thomas
The Santa Monica mountains are wonderful. If you'll be in the area, I can point you to some nice trails. Aaron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit