LA Aqueduct Trailblaze Day 2

My riding partner, Trent (@TrentSiggard), had been planning this route for over two years. Living in the Los Angeles area at the time, he often pondered about the source of the city's water. This curiosity sparked the idea for an epic bicycle adventure, one that hadn't been attempted before. Together, we're documenting our journey, each sharing our unique perspective. Be sure to check out Trent's route perspective on his profile @trent.siggard.
01:51 - Olancha Getaway
02:17 - Bike Swap
02:28 - Finding The Trail
03:03 - Aqueduct Exploration
04:41 - Trent's History Moments
06:07 - Anything You Can Do I Can Do Easier
07:16 - Embracing Change Together
08:29 - Exploring BLM LA1
12:47 - Aqueduct Vanishing Act
18:43 - Easy Day
20:40 - Joshua Tree Hideaway
Another day, another adventure survived! Thanks to Trent's trusty tools and my handy skills, we tackled the challenges that came our way with enthusiasm. Switching bicycles was a game-changer, with me now riding Trent’s sleek Priority Apollo while he took the reins of my reliable Priority 600X. Our base for the night at Olancha Resort provided a moment of respite, giving us a chance to showcase the cozy spaces available for rent before embarking on the next leg of our journey.
Back on the trail, we traced the aqueduct's path, navigating its twists and turns with ease. Trent's meticulous scouting paid off, leading us through terrain both familiar and uncharted. As we pedaled along the railroad bed, the landscape unfolded before us, a breathtaking panorama of rugged beauty stretching as far as the eye could see.
Our next challenge awaited at the closed conduit section, where we left the railroad behind and ventured onto the LA Aqueduct itself. Guided by a trail marker bearing Trent’s face, we pressed onward, fueled by a mix of determination and curiosity. With the Bureau of Land Management's vast expanse as our backdrop, we embraced the desert terrain, the dirt and concrete path beneath our wheels providing a welcome change of pace.
But as the aqueduct vanished from sight, we found ourselves facing a new obstacle: a steep climb. Yet, today felt different, more exhilarating somehow, as if we were finally hitting our stride. A pit stop at a nearby gas station replenished our supplies and fueled our bodies, readying us for the journey ahead.
With the sun sinking low on the horizon, we set our sights on Horseshoe Joshua Tree, our potential unofficial camping spot for the evening. Amidst the tranquil beauty of the desert, we pitched our sleeping gear, ready to rest and recharge before continuing tomorrow's adventures on our quest to ride the LA Aqueduct.
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[@TrentSiggard]

Day two was such a great day! The aqueduct bike path was so rad!

[@BricktowneMedia]

Glad to see this leg of the trip went a little smoother! Loving the journey guys, looking forward to the next video!

[@ridewithdanusa]

Day 2 was nice! Thanks for watching. Episode 3 will be fun 😁

[@BricktowneMedia]

Heck yeah! Been waiting for part 2!

[@ridewithdanusa]

Let me know what you think! Thanks for watching 👀

[@TylerandKari]

Awesome video. Looks like the terrain got a little difficult at one point. Overall very cool ride so far. Loved the stealth camping!

[@keithkelly5808]

Super cool! Do you have GPX FILES

[@ridewithdanusa]

Sorry, no not yet. Trent will be complying the route in the future for others to use. Work in progress

[@keithkelly5808]

@@ridewithdanusa that’s very cool of you guys. I’d love to contribute if you’d like any help.

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Yeah the apollos are way faster than the 600x

[@ridewithdanusa]

Faster sure but only on hard surfaces