Went on my first ride of 2013! Thought I was rusty but managed to pull through the Colima Road Hill Climb from Whiiter to Hacienda Heights.
If any of you decide to do some biking in Southern California, so far, I've noticed that "bike trails" really are catered towards very recreational riders. For example, you'll see a lot of people on multi-speed cruisers, casual fitness riders and some fixies. Their trails are not designed for commuting whatsoever, or so it seems. One aspect that really stands out about their trails is that they are very well maintained and offer a separate path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Their streets are hit and miss in terms of road quality but overall, nice to ride on and provide at least 3 feet of space between the curb, yourself and the cars on the road. So far, I'm impressed with their infrastructure but this is comparing apples to oranges (Los Angeles vs. Vancouver.)
The Whittier Greenway Trail Overpass @ Santa Fe Springs Rd. & Whittier Blvd.
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