Big Bear Blog / 8/12/07

Sunday mornings start slow in Big Bear and that’s a great time to grab your road bike and take advantage of the reduced traffic flow and cooler temperatures. This last Sunday we had a congregation of six show for a “rev ride”…all that means is that I get to pick the route, and I like long rides with some good climbing along the way. When your ride begins in Big Bear Lake, it’s either up or down from there, very few “flat” areas, so there’s going to be some climbing, no matter which direction you’re heading.

Our group stayed together for most of the nine mile climb over Onyx summit. It was nice to see everyone riding so strong and enjoying themselves. Of course a coupe of guys sprinted to the top but that’s to be expected…I wouldn’t have it any other way…Group Bike Over Onyx Summit

When you get to float downhill on a windy mountain road for twenty minutes without pedaling, you’re caught between wow, this is great fun…and wow, this is gonna hurt on the way back! But it’s always easier and more fun if you have a few good friends to ride with. On his day we rode down to Jenks Lake and took a quick snack break by the waters edge before we started the climb back towards home. We ended up with a fifty miler under our belt and some healthy appetites. Hope you enjoy the pictures and will be looking for you on the next Rev-ride. Happy pedaling and NO flats!

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