The random ramblings of a Gravel Prophet

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Last night under a Harvest Moon, we put into action a plan that was hatched in the "recovery ride" in Mammoth. Ride one of our favorite loops, Old Ridge Route, under a full moon. Needless to say the idea did not disappoint one bit. Only one flat, a lot of fun, cupcakes for @pchia06, and a solid group of friends made for a memorable ride. Not sure how we are going to top this one, but I'm sure we will somehow. #getoutexplore #historicalconcrete #oldridgeroute #ridewithfriends #elielcycling #elielfactoryteam #goprosession #topicaledge #harvestmoon (at Old Ridge Route)

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Finally got up to my parents house to do a little altitude climbing. Good weather, quiet roads, and mountains....my favorites. #barfly #whatweride #elielfactoryteam #elielcycling #upness #goproquick #goprosession #pinemountainclub (at Pine Mountain Club, California)

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My Saturday ride recap since I was #notdk200 Solid solo day to Mt. Wilson and the home. But, I could have done without the block headwind for almost 30 miles on the way home, oh well! #elielfactoryteam #elielcycling #barfly #goprosession #whatweride #goproquick

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As if we didn't get enough dirt last weekend at BWR. The ascent up Mt. Lowe today with @neilshirley1 @billgbaker @_cameronbond and Francisco. #whatweride #lasucksforcycling #elielfactoryteam #elielcycling #barfly #goprosession #goproquick #offroadies #ridewithfriends (at Mt. Lowe)

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Woke up and got an early with my folks and headed to the Carrizo Plains. We didn't see the amazing blooms from the last few weeks, but it was still damn beautiful. Nice way to start Easter Sunday. #getoutandexplore #californiabackroads #optoutside #carizzoplain #californiaisbeautiful

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Just a little glimpse of the fun that we try to have every weekend that we can. Thanks @neilshirley1 for the fun route and laughs that we're had today. #elielfactoryteam #elielcycling #goprosession #barfly #ridewithfriends #offroadie #getouthavefun

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Group ride, peal off to do my own thing, end up on #groad Big shocker there folks 😊 #elielfactoryteam #offroadie #roadslikethis #enjoytheride #barfly #viewfrommybars

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"it would be so much easier for us if we were just spit out the back of the group rather than trying to keep up with him." @teampursuit quote on trying (and failing) to keep up with a motivated @neilshirley1 these days. #ridewithfriends #ridescv #viewfrommybars #goprosession #barfly #elielfactoryteam #elielcycling #tunnelvision

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Round the corner, come out of the clouds, and this was the view. #cloudporn #ridgeroute #ridescv #goprosession #barfly #elielfactoryteam #enjoytheride

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#nofilterneeded this morning on the drive back home. Just snow, ice, and cold. Beautiful morning that has be be ruined by me going to work. #sunrise #mountainlife #pinemountainclub

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I have been wanting to do a snow #timelapse for a while. Finally got the chance today. Just wished it had snowed a little bit more ❄️🌨️❄️#goprosession #herosession #optoutside #outsideischee #snowfall

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Thankful for the ability to ride my bike up to the snow at 8000 ft. This year has been pretty damn good to me, even though at times it feels like life is beating me down. I have gotten to do some amazing things and have met even more amazing people that I'm glad are now in my life. Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and family, hope everyone has a fun and safe day. #thankful #alpineapparel #barfly #upness #bestdayever #thanksgiving

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I can't tell you how much fun today was with old friends and new friends I hadn't met until today. Super fun group to ride with! #ridescv #ridewithfriends #goprosession #barfly #alpineapparel

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And then it just sorta when crazy... #sunset #alpineapparel #barfly #ridescv #firesky #lasunset

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I mean, that's an OK #sunset if your into that kind of stuff. #gravelprophets #lasucksforcycling #laweather #barfly #alpineapparel #ridescv

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With a little elbow grease I'm sure we can get this thing running again. #forgottenpast #coldwar #nikemissilebase #getoutandexplore #lasucksforcycling #alpineapparel #barfly #upness

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I guess this will be an OK ending to a good weekend even though I didn't ride much. #familytime #mountainlife #sunset #pinemountainclub #alpineapparel