Mark rode up GMR yesterday. What a view!

http://www.sgvtribune.com/small-brush-fire-stopped-above-glendora

Clouds were unique this morning

Beat the heat morning clouds atop Glendora Mountain Road

Saturday ride. Two gents from San Marino Italia squad going to Baldy.

Friday Ride. Solo.

Earlier

There is a car over the side of GMR that caught on fire. The car is in the center of the picture. The "shack" is to the right in the picture.

Memorial Day Ride with Heather and Joan. Matt and Bill cycles in the second wave.

Women's Race for the Amgen tour of California 2019

Mark has a message

Hi GMR Blog,

I would like to thank the nice couple that I met a few weeks ago on Glendora Ridge Road (GRR) near Baldy Village.  They helped to remind the L'Etape practice riders at their Baldy support tent, to ride on the right side of the road along GRR.


REMINDER TO ALL RIDERS... especially on GRR (some on GMR too), please remember to ride on the right, even when the roads are closed to motor traffic.

Unfortunately, riding on the wrong side of GRR also occurs when the roads are open, cars and motos too, but especially cyclists.  Everyone, please be safe and stay on your side of GRR at all times.

Thank you,
Mark

Traffic sign in Tucson Arizona

Matthew Ritecello has the fastest time up GMR at 14:33. At 16 years old he beat the pros by 30 seconds

Juniors 15-16

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The sun burst out on Glendora Mountain Road on the first day of the San Dimas Stage Race 2019. The birds in the trees are just as excited as the cyclists below wait for their start times. The 7km stage ascend 1000 feet to challenge those who dare to climb it. It is man versus mountain in what is an intimate personal trial of fitness.

The first lizard of the season at first saddle. The painted lady butterflies were headed north over the range. You know you need more time on the bike when the butterflies flit past faster than your pedaling!

The first ride of daylight savings time! Monday night was cold with wind gusts between 12-14 mph and clods lightly sprinkling. The true hardy cyclists went out. Helmets off to Mark G. Who made it down the mountain. Tuesday was a completely different story. Sunny clear skies gentle breeze a high of 71F.

Azusa Canyon Eagle Sighty

Birds Eye View

This is how GMR looks from a hawk's perspective. Photo by Rich Liddel. The drone was in orbit mode.

San Dimas Stage Race (SDSR) Quick Info

The SDSR is Southern California's Premier multi-categrory stage race. It features categories for Men and Women, Pros and Amateurs, as well as Juniors and Masters - all racing in separate fields, but on the same courses, the same days, and with the same rules and officiating. This year the SDSR is a USA Cycling American Road Calendar race as well as a Juniors National ID race

This year's race dates are March 29th, 30th and 31st. See http://sdsr.bike for race details.

Also visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SanDimasStageRace

Registration in now open for all categories at: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/san-dimas-stage-race

The race depends upon volunteers to perform a range of necessary and important race functions. If you are interested in helping, our volunteer signup site is at: http://signup.com/go/qdUPgCc

Providing Host Housing for Professional and elite riders and teams is an important component of the SDSR.  Our Host Housing Program welcomes participation by members of the local community in hosting these riders. Information about our Host Housing Program is available at: http://sdsr.bike/host-housing-program/file.html

The SDSR also offers some great opportunities for spectators. The race venues are open to viewers at no charge. The race on Sunday, March 31st not only has great and almost continuous action to watch, it also features an expo showcasing a variety of cycling related products and services.

See you at the race!

Training for the San Dimas Stage Race

Mountain Lion Sightings in Glendora

http://www.sgvtribune.com/authorities-report-pair-of-mountain-lion-sightings-in-glendora

Secret training on a cool winter day. I waited until afternoon when it was 60F. It was windy and cold on the way down.

Secret Training

Perfect day to ride. 75F warm sun. No rain.

GMR is experiencing erosion