It's the edge of the world

And all of western civilization

The sun may rise in the East

At least it settles in the final location

It's understood that Hollywood

sells Californication -Red hot Chili Peppers

Winter in Cali is in full effect, and it’s by far my most favorite time of year. While some could say it’s not really winter, to us locals it’s a great change of pace.

The recent California rains, have left the local mountains snow capped and the ground is sprouting its velvet green carpet. The once scarred, burnt and dead hills are coming back to life, making for some really nice scenery, especially if your enjoying it from the saddle of your Specialized!

Azusa and GMR are some of the best local So. Cal training roads. I know its not as core as the Rocky's or a two lane Swiss road carving through the Alps, but given I can be riding in the mountains or the beach, all within 30 minutes of my house, I wouldn't trade it for anywhere at the moment.

This Saturday took us up into the lower San Gabriel mountain range for a little tempo ride. The air was fresh from the recent rains, and the granite on the side of the road was still seeping water from the over saturation it took.

It's times like these that give Cali such a cool and fresh feeling; a far cry from the normal crowded, hot smoggy days that is the usual stereotype.

Once we crested Glendora Mountain road, Mt. Baldy was sitting in the background snow capped and I had to geek out and grab a riding photo. Ego aside, I was actually pumped in my surroundings and realized that the bicycle can make the ordinary seem much more intimate and impressive.

Till next time, keep it real!

The Red Cowboy