Snowy CX ride in So Cal

[Steve in SLO]

Last weekend I took advantage of some light snowfall at our cabin and loaded my Anvil CX bike, my pooch, Penny and headed out for about 2 hours of hiking trail fun.
It was about 28 degrees when we started out and Penny was raring to go. Smokey said the fire danger was HIGH, so I decided against a bonfire as a pre-ride warm up. We went about 3 miles in at a slight climb and then skirted the mountainside for another several miles before turning back. On the way up, I stuck to visible trails, but on the way back I let Penny trailblaze. In one pic you can see her far out in front leading what I was sure was a game trail, since I got pretty beat up by sages, low-lying branches and small pine trees. At one point we came across a tree that had been decorated for holiday cheer.
A fun ride that I don't get to do too often.

[maxn]

very cool!

[6mt]

is this around SLO area? or more inland?

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thanks
that put a smile on my face
beautiful penny landscape and bike
cheers

[AngryScientist]

cool Steve, i love dogs more than i love bikes. Penny looks to be a great friend, what more can you ask for? thanks for sharing, made my day. :beer:

[Steve in SLO]

Thanks, Guys!
maxn: It is at Pine Mountain Club, approx 2h SE of SLO, 15 min west of Frazier Park. http://g.co/maps/w8tcj

[Dan Le foot]

Very cool bike Steve.
Michelle is also a fan of Smokey.
Here is a pic of her with Mr. Smokey after winning a 10K in Bass Lake a few years ago.
Dan

[dancinkozmo]

Fine looking K-9 you've got there !

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steve does penny ride in back with the bike or up front ,what kind of vehicle is that ? sorry about the 2 questions
cheers

[Steve in SLO]

Dancin...Penny thanks you.
Butch,
She usually rides up front with me, but this time she rode the 2 miles back home in the bed with the bike...she wasn't getting out.
It is a 2001 Dakota Quad Cab (4 doors)

[fourflys]

great pics Steve!

[Bud_E]

Thanks for the pictures. The Heartbreak/5 Counties Centuries go right by there. It's a beautiful area. I think the weather can be treacherous this time of year.

[Steve in SLO]

Bud: You are right, weather can be treacherous. 2 years ago I left my cabin for a 2 hour ride up Mt Abel. It was 65 degrees and sunny at 6200 ft. I began riding up Abel, a 9 mile or so climb from the valley floor and by the time I got halfway up, it was raining and blowing with temps about 40. Being stupid, I continued to the top @ 8200', where it turned to sleet, then snow. I was drenched with freezing feet/fingers during the climb and the descent was worse. When I got back home I laid in front of the fire for about 45 minutes thawing out. That ride still defines 'Epic' to me: a bad idea followed by numerous bad decisions.