To celebrate the Memorial Day and the long holiday weekend, this SUNDAY we will ride the classic, Epic Route up GMR and over GRR to Mt Baldy Village. Our only water and food option will be at My Baldy Lodge and Restaurant, a historic institution constructed in 1914. Food opens at 9am and there is a special water bottle filling station available outside. They serve up some nice treats, French fries and pie to help power us back. With that said, be sure to carry enough water and food to get you to Baldy Village.
The ride will be especially enjoyable since the GMR and GRR are reported to be closed to automobile traffic.
Feel free to ride as much or as little as you like. You can turn around any time along the route and head back.
START DATE AND TIME: Sunday May 24, 8:00am
Start: Carlyle Linder Equestrian Park
Route for Download options:
Out and Back https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51411365 43 miles and 5600 ft of climbing
Loop https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55229407 40 miles and 4600 ft of climbing
Re-Group Points
GMR Saddle- 9 mile
Baldy Lodge Restaurant-21 mile
Weather Forecast: Temperature: 62.1°F to 75.5°F, feels like 66.2°F to 77°F
Wind: 1.8 to 6 mph, with gusts up to 15.4 mph
———
Please keep the following in mind when joining the WE Rides:
• Download the route prior to arrival.
• Be self-sufficient, prepared to handle flats and minor bike repairs.
• Carry a cell phone in case of emergency or to get that Uber ride needed every once in a while. (Be aware, however, that cell phone reception on many WE-ride routes in the San Gabriel Mountains is very limited).
This is an informal self-supported ride and not an official PAA sponsored ride. Neither PAA, the ride leaders, nor the route creators should be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur during the ride. Please ride safely.