There are plenty of steeper roads, but none of the steeper ones in this vicinity are this long. I think I can safely say that this is the most challenging road climb of this length that I know of around the South Bay. The first part of the ride is a serious climb on Montebello Road that starts without giving you much time to warm up. So, while it might not be a ride that features the "technical singletrack gold" that many advanced riders may crave, it still has quite a lot to offer. All of this is put together in a package that includes good (though not great) views from the higher elevations, sweeping meadows, dense woods, one of the prettiest creeks you'll see around here, a fast road descent, and very little traffic on the road segments. The loop, which requires a mountain (or cyclocross) bike, combines a challenging road climb with a long trail descent as its reward, as well as including a non-trivial two miles of singletrack in the mix. This is a mixed ride that will be familiar to many experienced South Bay riders.
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