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Two-wheelin’ with feelin’

This month, we ask mountain bike racer David Pyle about trails on the Irvine Ranch.

This month, we ask mountain bike racer David Pyle about trails on the Irvine Ranch.
What are the trails like?

They offer every combination of terrain: steep climbs and fun descents, sand, rocks, limestone, gravel, shade under the oaks — everything you could ask for to test your skills on a mountain bike.
Most memorable ride?

Last year’s OC MTB race in Limestone Canyon was epic. It started out cool and overcast, then turned sunny and clear. After a long hard climb, I reached the top of Loma Ridge and could see all of Irvine and out to Catalina. What an amazing view. All I could think was how blessed we are to have this in our backyard.
Unexpected sights?

Last year I saw a doe watching me. I didn’t notice she had a fawn until I was within 25 feet and they slowly walked away. Pretty amazing.

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