Top: After Dominion Road we turn onto Foxen Canyon which is the most scenic part of the entire century ride. Most of the 23 miles of Foxen Canyon appears nice and flat with plenty of bucolic scenery to relax your brain as you pedal along. However it is all at a very gradual uphill grade to where after a while you look down at your bike computer and wonder "Why am I only going 12 mph?" There are several uphill sections that look like they should be easy and are quite difficult as many riders where walking their bikes at this point, about 80 miles into the ride. Bottom: typical oak tree scenery. California poppies and indian paint brush were just starting to come out. Next month should be a very nice time to come here to ride and take pictures.
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