Los Angeles Gravel Guide: Mount Disappointment (4K)

[@cyclo_pedogogy]

That was a great ride Zack. Thanks to you, Vic and Sam for showing the way to disappointment!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Couldn't have been more disappointment without you!

[@TimR123]

I continue to be amazed how much good gravel riding there is in greater LA. Even though I lived down there long ago, it never occurred to me. Sounds like a roadtip is needed.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

A ton of great rides in this area.

[@efraer]

You almost rode by my house! I'm just a few blocks from the bottom of Chaney Tr.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Where's our coffee???

[@efraer]

@@GravelBikeCaliforniaWell…Ya actually gotta stop by.

[@tongpocalypse151]

This video touches on two of my favorite memories of when I lived in LA: I recall riding my road bike up Chaney and Mt Lowe in 2011-2012. Took the road back down to San Gabriel (23-25mm tires) before riding back to DTLA. Really wished I had a gravel bike back then. The only time I went to Mt Disappointment was in April 2012 the day it snowed up there. Parked at Redbox in the early afternoon when everyone was already on their way out. My puppy had a grand time playing in the snow.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Wow. I think Mt Lowe was in better shape a decade ago, but still quite a feat!

[@jazzfan7491]

Road bike? Amazing

[@rotciv319]

The most disappointing ride we did all year! I can't wait to do it again!!!!!!!!!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Always the best of the not worst!

[@henrypretz]

Well done! That is one stout effort. It truly is fun showing others a ride for their first time (so they then understand why you went on and on about it). Sharing that gravel love!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Like Carrizo Plain!

[@EricLewis-n7s]

Awesome ride and video! Lots of cool history / artifacts to explore.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

My favorite go-to ride in LA.

[@leJLJ]

I've ridden this on a full sus mtb never thought of doing this on a gravel bike, I might have to try.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

It was nicer a few years ago...

[@gravelpack8536]

Another awesome video added to my bucket list

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

You got this!!

[@karlbe8414]

I guess I used to live just below Altadena Dr. a few blocks from start of Chainy Trail...50 + years ago! I barely remember Eaton Canyon and Henniger Flats,... hiking , no mtb or gravel bikes back then.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

These mountains always evolve.

[@dewittlunsford2527]

Looks like a fantastic ride! Thanks Zack👍

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

The most punch per pound here.

[@jazzfan7491]

Coincidentally, did this on Sat the 6, starting from the Rose Bowl, and found it exhausting and overwhelming. (I am new to gravel riding.). The rocky sections were iffy I thought, and I walked/pushed a fair amount of it.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Oh yeah. Not a beginner ride. I first did it with cyclocross gearing and the wrong tires and that was a mess.

[@jazzfan7491]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia Ha, sounds like me

[@eaxford]

Thanks for the video. Do you have a gpx posted anywhere?

[@socaljoe]

Thanks!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks much Joe. Your videos look great!

[@socaljoe]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia very much looking forward to doing this route. Thanks for the video & inspiration

[@TheRiseofKorolev]

I was very Disappointed by this video!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Excellent!!

[@clausherther]

Good reminder not to get that rose colored jersey

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Ha. I'll pass that on!

[@clausherther]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia didn't mean to hate on rose colored jersey (pink is king), but I kept thinking the poor guy wasn't wearing a jersey

[@clausherther]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia ps: great ride, right by my house ;)