Views Worth the Vertical - 7/25/26

🚨 Attention Rebels: prepare your legs, your lungs, and your questionable decision-making skills… because we’re chasing an ocean view this Saturday. 🌊😎

This week we’re rolling down to Dana Point — but naturally, we can’t just ride there. That would be too easy. Instead, we’ll kick things off with a little Laguna Niguel “welcome to the pain cave” warm-up. 😈

These climbs are steep. They’re relentless. They may briefly convince you that selling your bike and taking up a relaxing hobby like knitting sounds appealing.

But trust the process… because once you’re at the top, with that coastal view in front of you, you’ll forget all about the suffering. (Or at least you’ll pretend to.)

The ride home is mostly friendly terrain — the perfect opportunity to drop into your imaginary Tour de France finish, throw up a victory salute, and convince everyone you were totally comfortable the whole time. 🚴‍♂️💨

So pack your snacks, bring your climbing legs, and practice your best “this is fun” face. We’ll know the truth. 😉

🕣 Rollout: 8:30 AM sharp — same spot as always

📍Pickup point:Muirlands & El Toro (where I’ll be standing like a proud coach sending my riders into battle)

☕Coffee Stop: Bear Coast Coffee

34052 La Plaza #103, Dana Point, CA 92629

And remember… if the climbs start negotiating with your soul, we can always discuss strategic “route modifications.” No shame. No judgment. Just smart survival tactics. 😂

🔗 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51189733