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Old 03-02-2008, 03:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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We had been planning on heading up Holy Jim to show Singletrack Angel the main divide and pick up trash from the VQ/CC as we went, but the Santa Anas were picking up pretty strongly and at the last minute we opted for a cruise in lower O'Neill to escape the winds.

It's not often just (wifey) Singletrack Angel and I get to ride alone so it didn't really matter where we rode, just that we were together.

We cruised through O'Neill through the jungle, Tijeras Creek and Arroyo Trabuco Trails. We ended up doing the Gilleran drop and then down to Waterworks. We ended up exploring a bit and taking alot of photos. Also had several stops to pick up trash careless people had left along the trail.

We were amazed by the intense color and height of the greenery as we rode. Haven't seen it like this in a few years. Many wildflowers were blooming and the mustard is starting to come in strong.

Waterworks was fun as always and is getting so much traffic that it's getting buff like Whiting used to be. Sweet!

We ended the ride with a nice lunch at Jerry's Wood Fired Dogs in Ladera..mmmm! I would recommend a visit to this place.

Can't wait until the next date-ride.

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Kristine aka Singletrack Angel on Tijeras Creek Trail.

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Crossing Trabuco Creek.

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Happy after a successful crossing.

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Near the junction of Tiejeras Creek and Arrroyo Trabuco Trails.

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John aka KeepsWhatHappens doing some trail work.

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Entering the jungle.

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Picking up some trash.

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Kristine hammering up a steep section.

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On top of Gilleran Drop.

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That's me heading down Gilleran Ridge.

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Gilleran ridge.

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Gilleran ridge.

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Look at how thick the vegetation is getting.

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Here I am heading farther down the ridge...I can't see the trail because the greenery is so thick!

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Kristine bar shot.

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Is she happy or what?

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John bar shot.

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Singletrack Angel in the thick of it.

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Kristine crossing Trabuco Creek again!

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A couple that bikes together stays together!
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Old 03-02-2008, 03:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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great photos and smiles! have not done Gilleran ridge yet...will have to put in on my Spring Break list!
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Old 03-02-2008, 04:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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looks like we might have crossed paths at some point this morning...we did the lovefest route this AM

isnt it just amazing the growth? when we were riding out of the valley to oso it was hard to discern where the trail was...every stop I did a tick check just in case
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Old 03-02-2008, 06:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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This was an awesome date-ride - Jerry's wood-fired hot dogs hit the spot! The cost in babysitter money for a beautiful ride was worth it. John even showed me a new route today.
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Old 03-02-2008, 06:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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This was an awesome date-ride John even showed me a new route today.

We didn't need to know that.
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Old 03-03-2008, 09:22 AM   #6 (permalink)
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TMI you two......
I'm just jealous.......great pics

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This was an awesome date-ride - Jerry's wood-fired hot dogs hit the spot! The cost in babysitter money for a beautiful ride was worth it. John even showed me a new route today.
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Old 03-03-2008, 09:31 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Great pics, and thanks for picking up the trash left by others. You've got some great karma!!!
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Old 03-03-2008, 09:52 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 03-05-2008, 07:47 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Wow Kristine- those photos are amazing! You were right those bushes are really high now- looks like you two had a wonderful day!

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Old 03-05-2008, 10:00 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Question Wow!
That trail is fast disappearing... the growth is incredible this year with all the recent rains... are we in danger of losing some of these trails until fall?
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Old 03-05-2008, 10:24 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Awesome RR. Some of my favorite ride are date rides with my mang...exploring the trails and having fun.

Kristine looks like you are turning into a mtb machine with all the riding lately. Look forward to riding with you soon, just not sure if I'll be able to keep up with you anymore!
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Old 03-05-2008, 11:38 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Niceeeeee pics, grasshopper John:
I love that shot of Kristine in the thick of it... smile says it all! Quality time well spent together makes a strong marriage...
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