Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake OAB
From 7:45am until 1:00pm
Meetup at 7:45am and Ride at 8:00am
Starting Point Address: Google Map - Glendora High School Parking Lot
Route: GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake starting in Glendora. Come to see the Bears at Crystal Lake. This ride involves a significant amount of climbing with spectacular downhills. You will be treated to amazing views from a very quiet road. The first 7 miles are a constant, relentless climb of around 5 to 7%. Once you reach the maintenance shed, the road levels out a little, but mostly you will be climbing.
Long Route - Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Crystal Lake OAB (Long - 70 miles, 10K ft)
Short Route - Glendora HS/GMR/East Fork/Hwy 39 Bridge OAB (Short – 41.5 miles, 6K ft)
Phone Service: Your cell phone will likely not work on much of this route. You will get service at Crystal Lake and only a few locations along the way.
Note:
- This will be a drop ride with regroups, please ride with another rider for safety.
- There is limited water and no food on the the mountain until you reach the Crystal Lake store, however, it is easy to turn around and roll back down at any point.
- Check the forecast. It can be hot at the bottom of the mountain and cold at the top. Layer accordingly.
- Watch out for rocks on the road.
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
Avg 16-19mph
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.