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Charlotte holds audience in the early morning sun (well, fairly early!)
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and we're off up nine miles of fire road!
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ride leader Charlotte on an early stretch
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Norm and his bike bell - ducky!
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the first cattle grate - I hope the bulls are tame!
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Steve out in front
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Walt on a short ride for him
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Amir, Jim, Diana and Randy
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Diana finds it a trifle bumpy!
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at about the 30% mark
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a brief stop to admire the view
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Graham gets his photo taken by Chris
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Gaby and Amir - just visiting from afar
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Chris finds this ride relaxing after Sullivan Canyon last week!
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Charlotte and Lake Casitas
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riding the gradual grade of Sulphur
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the ocean between Ventura and Santa Barbara
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these trees signify nearing the top
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Charlotte comes to the finish line
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Chris spent a good bit of the ride adjusting his bike
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Walt and Charlotte shoot the bull with a view!
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Diana, Gaby and Amir make it to the top - a warm-up before they go off rock-climbing!
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Randy was a Star Trek fan!
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the group at the top with Charlotte ...
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