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CalEpic · 11-10-2006, 07:27 PM

I had to head out of town this week for work at the last minute but the side benefit was sneaking in a couple great rides.

First up was Montana de Oro outside of San Luis Obispo. This is the 3rd time I've ridden here. Usually it's socked in with fog but this time was bright and sunny with a pretty strong wind up on the ridges. I followed Kentonn's route from geoladders http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=262

Lots of great ocean views

Some switchbacks to check out next time

A good idea for our local trails

A nice view of Moro Bay

This is a fun route. 10 miles and about 2K of climbing. Some of the climbs are pretty stout but not too bad. The views are truly spectacular. The only negative is that the park is heavily used by equestrians so one must control their speed on the descents. When the line of sight is open, it's a blast to fly down the luge-like singletrack launching off the waterbars.

C

Sprockethead · 11-10-2006, 07:47 PM

Wow Craig, that was a clear day. When we rode it, we were socked in the fog. But as you go inland, it starts getting hotter. We camped and Montana DeOro 4th of July weekend a few years ago and I can honestly say, it was some of the coldest camping I have ever done. Nice photos.

dstepper · 11-10-2006, 07:58 PM

Very nice, my nephew moved to SLO a month ago I think I need to go visit. It's looking a little dry out there...maybe I will wait for some rain.

Do you ever ride the section that goes along the ocean cliffs?

MTBMaven · 11-10-2006, 08:28 PM

Looks like you were riding Hazard Canyon to Hazard Peak? I rode there a few months ago when work sent me in that direction. I only had time for a short ride but damn it was one hell of a ride. The trail down from Hazard Peak was totally made for mountain bikes. Great louge turns, fast, and rocky. I can't wait to ride there again.

Schecky · 11-11-2006, 08:08 AM

Great pics! I love SLO. Best time to be there is starting about now.

kentonn · 11-11-2006, 10:50 AM

I used to ride here all the time, Ridge Trail is lot's of fun. There are also some really great rides in SLO (Madonna Mountain) and especially over off the Cuesta Grade.

PHAT TIRE · 11-11-2006, 07:00 PM

Rode there on my honeymoon. Beautiful camping and riding!

kentonn · 11-12-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalEpic

I had to head out of town this week for work at the last minute but the side benefit was sneaking in a couple great rides.

First up was Montana de Oro outside of San Luis Obispo.

So what was second up???

CalEpic · 11-13-2006, 05:32 AM

Camuesa Connector trail in Santa Barbara backcountry. See that post Camuesa Connector - Santa Barbara

bananaseat · 11-14-2006, 09:25 PM

man does your job come with great benies

Collette · 11-15-2006, 06:48 AM

Great Pics.

LBmtb · 11-15-2006, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananaseat

man does your job come with great benies

That's what I was thinking. Craig, enjoy it!

dstepper · 11-15-2006, 07:08 AM

Hey Mike remember the benies we used to get!

Pain Freak · 11-15-2006, 08:21 PM

LMAO yeah, 10 for a dollar.

11-10-2006, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	RR Montana de Oro Park - Los Osos (SLO) I had to head out of town this week for work at the last minute but the side benefit was sneaking in a couple great rides. First up was Montana de Oro outside of San Luis Obispo. This is the 3rd time I've ridden here. Usually it's socked in with fog but this time was bright and sunny with a pretty strong wind up on the ridges. I followed Kentonn's route from geoladders http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=262 Lots of great ocean views Some switchbacks to check out next time A good idea for our local trails A nice view of Moro Bay This is a fun route. 10 miles and about 2K of climbing. Some of the climbs are pretty stout but not too bad. The views are truly spectacular. The only negative is that the park is heavily used by equestrians so one must control their speed on the descents. When the line of sight is open, it's a blast to fly down the luge-like singletrack launching off the waterbars. C

11-10-2006, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Very nice, my nephew moved to SLO a month ago I think I need to go visit. It's looking a little dry out there...maybe I will wait for some rain. Do you ever ride the section that goes along the ocean cliffs? __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-10-2006, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	Looks like you were riding Hazard Canyon to Hazard Peak? I rode there a few months ago when work sent me in that direction. I only had time for a short ride but damn it was one hell of a ride. The trail down from Hazard Peak was totally made for mountain bikes. Great louge turns, fast, and rocky. I can't wait to ride there again. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Episode V '07 Niner MCR9 - '07 Lemond Zürich - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

11-11-2006, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	Great pics! I love SLO. Best time to be there is starting about now. __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

11-11-2006, 07:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
PHAT TIRE Riders on the solar storm	Rode there on my honeymoon. Beautiful camping and riding! __________________

11-10-2006, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Wow Craig, that was a clear day. When we rode it, we were socked in the fog. But as you go inland, it starts getting hotter. We camped and Montana DeOro 4th of July weekend a few years ago and I can honestly say, it was some of the coldest camping I have ever done. Nice photos.

11-11-2006, 10:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
kentonn Urrrragh!	I used to ride here all the time, Ridge Trail is lot's of fun. There are also some really great rides in SLO (Madonna Mountain) and especially over off the Cuesta Grade.

11-13-2006, 05:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Camuesa Connector trail in Santa Barbara backcountry. See that post Camuesa Connector - Santa Barbara

11-14-2006, 09:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bananaseat STR Veteran	man does your job come with great benies

11-15-2006, 06:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Collette Lurker	Great Pics.

11-15-2006, 07:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Hey Mike remember the benies we used to get! __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-15-2006, 08:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	LMAO yeah, 10 for a dollar. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

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