Winter Cruise

Grab your bike and get out there for a body-warming spin in winter's cooler temps. These three routes serve up spectacular scenery with everything from easy cruising to challenging climbs. And ice cream, too!

Week: 01.26.2016
Regions: Southern CA

Rule the Empire

Cycle Yucaipa and Redlands

It's an Inland Empire classic and it will test your pedal mettle. This 28-mile lollipop-loop tour of Yucaipa and Redlands features high mountain scenery and palm-lined boulevards, where views of the San Bernardino Mountains meet streets rich with history. From Yucaipa Community P
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Redding for Snow Adventures?!

Redding and Lassen Winter Adventures

Where can you snowshoe on an active volcano? Cross-country ski in well-marked wilderness? Downhill ski where there's plenty of powder, and no crowds? Redding is the answer to your next winter adventure! This alternative to the typical Sierra ski scene is set in a stunning Norther
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River Rambler

Bike Ride the Santa Ana River Trail

Whatever your speed, this bike ride's for every type of pedal-head, from cushy cruisers to fast tracking with buddies. The Santa Ana River Trail (SART) is SoCal's premier multi-use recreation path. When completed, this coast-to-crest trail will offer 110 miles of traffic-free rid
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Turnbull Riding

Cycle Turnbull Canyon

Cyclists who like to climb, rejoice! Sandwiched between Whittier and Hacienda Heights is a range of high hills and deep canyons for pushing your limits, along with a café for refueling. Highlighting this 18-mile loop is Turnbull Canyon, a twisting stretch of road perfectly suited
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