We’ll do a 20+ mile ride on the dirt roads that are next to the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve. Right now, this is possibly the best place to see poppies. Though I’ve only ridden on Avenue G once, it looks like a great place to start. Hence this is also exploratory. You’ve been warned.
The route is a tentative route. If we see something interesting off route, we’ll go check it out as we usually do.
WARNINGS: It can get very very windy and very cold there. With 20 mph winds being common, it could be extremely difficult with a regular bike. Bring layers and real gloves to be on the safe side. Also enough water as we’ll be in the desert. Plus there’s the standard dangers of poppy fields: evil witches, flying houses and monkeys, etc.
Make sure you bring along a spare inner tube and have tires inflated for dirt road riding.
MEETUP LOCATION W Ave G & Lancaster Rd, Lancaster California
at 10:00 am
PARKING FEE: There is free parking along the road. We’ll be parked amongst the folks who couldn’t get into the main parking lot at the Preserve.
RESTROOMS: NO. There are restrooms at the Poppy Preserve but that could be difficult to get to with the long entry lines.
MEETUP TIME: 10:00 a.m.
DURATION: 5 HOURS
DISTANCE: 20+ miles
ROUTE: TBD
ELEVATION GAIN: ??
PACE: No faster than the slowest member
TERRAIN: Really nice dirt roads.
LUNCH: Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 47904 90th St W Antelope Acres, Lancaster, CA
MY CELL# IS: 818-307-6460
