Gridley to Nordhoff Peak on 18th November 2006

This is 'winter' riding in Southern California - temperatures in the eighties and a clear view of the Channel Islands as we tackle the Gridley climb!

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5 miles to the saddle - and all uphill!
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people were still trickling in at 9:45 am!
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Norm is getting warmed up
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at the trough - Kris and Norma were part of a strong female contingent!
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Norma's recounting her recent Rosarito-Encenada ride experiences!
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is Joe giving his bike a drink?! ...
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... no, he's trying to stop it squeaking!
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Norm has a bone-chilling fall at the trough
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Joe shows how he can ride and chew gum at the same time!
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OK, so maybe it isn't gum!
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Beate chats with Kris at the trough
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Charles and Greg are glad for a breather!
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Howard arrives - just a little late!
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Joe heads up the fire road from the saddle
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view of from whence we came from the saddle
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oops - Beate almost trips on her way down from the platform!
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a graceful recovery!
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Graham gives Kris a squeeze for Joey!
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Hey, Norm, we're up here!
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Norm admires his shadow!
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That's Anacapa, Santa Cruz and Lake Casitas all in one shot!
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Anacapa - the Dolphin
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Howard is working on his legs for the downhill!
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Brett never goes anywhere without his bike!

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