Bikes LakesideIt’s fun to see all the new bikes under familiar faces and old bikes ridden by new faces that I’ve seen out and about already this cycling season. I’ve been out for a few good spins and every time an unexpected friend has shown up and each time brought someone new, which makes the ride even better.

My friend “b-Ray” built a brand new rig with the idea that this year he would do the commute from Running Springs, where he lives, to Big Bear Lake, where he works, as often as possible. For all of us that commute by bike on a regular basis I encourage you all to give it a go, it’s fun, it will save you money and it’s good for your health. With the gas prices rising at an obscene pace it just makes sense to leave you car home every chance you get and cycling through and around Big Bear lake is just plain fun.

If you just can’t ride to work I highly recommend that you get out for a nice pedal soon, it’s a beautiful spring and the mountain is in full bloom. In fact, a few of us rode over Onyx Summit and then down to Jenks Lake for a nice 50 mile cruise just to get out and enjoy the scenery. I won’t kid you, it’s hard to do that entire ride and I wouldn’t suggest it to beginners, but if you do it at a moderate pace, pay attention to hydration and nutrition it’s just simply amazing.

This early in the season it’s green everywhere! Come enjoy rides in the serene alpine forests with high mountain peaks thrusting above even the tallest trees. It is truly spectacular.

Let’s play!

Rev