Guides and Trips

Trips
Albigny Loop
by rickrupp on Jun 29, 2010
Chevillard, Rhône-Alpes, France
Road biking | 43 miles
We ride directly from the Chateau des Allues, and ride a loop, climbing first the Col du Frene, then the Col des Pres, lastly climbing the Col de Marocaz and descending back into the valley of St. Pierre d'Albigny and back to the hotel - 5500 feet of climb and 70 km.
Ojai Valley Century - 2010
by rickrupp on Jun 05, 2010
Ojai, California, United States
Road biking | 101 miles
A very nicely run Century ride.  The last climb is pretty tough as the temps this time of year are always 90 degrees or so.  Otherwise, the ride's a piece of cake, with great scenery, excellent support, and popsicles at the last 2 rest stops!  Plus Ojai itself is a beautiful destination.
GMR to Baldy Village to Azusa Cyn Climbathon
by rickrupp on Mar 12, 2010
Glendora, California, United States
Road biking | 54 miles
We met at the Bike Shelter at the base of Glendora Mountain Road, then climbed up to the top of GMR.  We then proceeded on the Rim of the World Highway, or Glendora Ridge Road, to Mt. Baldy Village, took a break, then returned to the intersection of the East Fork and GMR.  We then descended to Highway 39, and climbed about halfway to Crystal Lake before turning around and descending to...
San Gabriel River Road to Islip Saddle
by rickrupp on Nov 27, 2009
Falling Springs, California, United States
Road biking | 34 miles
High Sierra Fall Century - 2009
by rickrupp on Dec 26, 2009
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Road biking | 94 miles
Mammoth Skiing
by rickrupp on Dec 19, 2009
Mill City (historical), California, United States
Alpine skiing | 29 miles