Me and the Moonlander!

[Gear]

Headed out to Escondido, just to look around. I dropped into Elfin Forest thru Questhaven road.


Took the road out. Its been damp the past couple of days. Stopped to take a shot of the sign.


Once out in Escondido I rode the inner city trail system. I made one stop at Bike Bling. The trail system ended at the Escondido Animal Shelter. Which happens to be the take off point for the Caballo Trail. This is the back way into Daley Ranch/Dixon Lake. I could not pass up getting out on the trail. So up I went.


The start of the Caballo Trail is on the far right. I came down the main road after looking around Dixon Lake.


This is Dixon Lake it resides right next to Daley Ranch.


Another shot of the lake.


A great little picnic area that I came across. I need to start packing a lunch!


My purchase at Bike Bling. Two rear quick release's. Out of there parts bin. I am going to try and make a front fork bicycle holder for the Moonlander. I would like to be able to put the bike on the roof rack of the Jeep. I got two because I bent one the other day when I ran into that sign.



Distance 36.9 miles
Elevation 2253 feet
Moving Average 11.0 mph

[kevint]

Your bike pictures are really fun.

[ywen]

Thanks justin! I had 17" gt that felt small to me after getting a 19" bike.. I think 18 might work out.. I see REI now carries the pugsley..i wonder if those 20% off coupons ever work on non novara branded bikes....

I saw some good deals on. A mukluk framset.. But damn.. Sourcing out all the parts will make a custom build just as expensive as a complete bike

Have you ever read Jill Homer's books or blog? Very good stories about racing in the iditarod with a fat bike..

[Bobfab]

Just read through the whole thread. Love it & the bike. You are making me miss SD alot!

[Gear]

Your bike pictures are really fun.

Thanks justin! I had 17" gt that felt small to me after getting a 19" bike.. I think 18 might work out.. I see REI now carries the pugsley..i wonder if those 20% off coupons ever work on non novara branded bikes....

I saw some good deals on. A mukluk framset.. But damn.. Sourcing out all the parts will make a custom build just as expensive as a complete bike

Have you ever read Jill Homer's books or blog? Very good stories about racing in the iditarod with a fat bike..

You might try Craigslist or Ebay for a bike. You never know what might pop up. When I get a moment I will check out Iditarod racing.

Thanks

Just read through the whole thread. Love it & the bike. You are making me miss SD alot!

Just curious, Where are you at now! I bounced over to your blog and had a look around. Neat stuff.

[Gear]

I had plans for a longer ride today but once up at the top of San Elijo I noticed rain off in the distance. This made me change my route and I poked around San Marcos.


Stopped into Lowe's. I did manage to ride a new section between Twin Oaks Valley Road and Lowe's. There are some back roads that actually lead right to Lowe's back door. I have scouted it in the past with my Jeep but never really felt comfortable cutting across. Today I pedaled it and might use it again as a quick back door home from that shopping center. I do like to frequent Phil's BBQ. Also located in that shopping center.



Distance 13.9 miles
Elevation 1310 feet
Moving Average 10.8 mph

[Lostmanifesto]

Did you happen to ride the Rwanda 50 last weekend? I saw a moonlander out there.

[Gear]

Did you happen to ride the Rwanda 50 last weekend? I saw a moonlander out there.

No, that must of been another guy having fun!

[Lostmanifesto]

No, that must of been another guy having fun!

I wanted to try his bike!

[Borrego60]

Nice report Justin and the pictures are really cool also.