Sullivan Singletrack R.I.P.

Headed out for an afternoon ride last Wednesday and was bummed (but not surprised) to see that the top portion of the Sullivan singletrack had been plowed. As of Friday, the fun downhill section after the big oak tree was gone.

Not sure what the status of the trail is now but it's fair to assume that everything down to the Camp Josepho gate is doomed. After Westridge went under the 'dozer blade last month, I guess this was bound to happen.

Here's a re-post of a helmet-cam video shot on the single-track last year...



Here are a few still photos taken of various sections of the trail over the years. It really is a shame -- Sullivan Ridge was truly a fun piece of singletrack. Not technical but very fast. As Miles would usually say after finishing, " Muy peligroso!"

Random Weekend Rides

Got the Bianchi back from servicing at Helen's last week so I had to take it out. On Saturday, went up Westridge, over to the Hub, down Paseo Miramar to Sunset through Rustic Canyon and back on Montana. After 6 days off, the legs felt great.



Here's an elevation/hr graph...



Sunday, rode up Sullivan, over to the Hub again, down into the Palisades Highlands and back via PCH and San Vicente. Weather was exceptional.

Sycamore Loop

Drove up the coast on Saturday to ride Sycamore Canyon. Temps were warm but there was a good breeze blowing.

Repeated the Cinco de Mayo ride which entailed going up the fireroad, down Gualdalasca single-track, up Hell Hill, down Overlook single-track then back up Guadalasca and back down Overlook. Total distance was 21+ miles with 3,500+ ft of elevation gain.

Click on the image for ride info on MotionBased...



Here are a few random pics from the trail...