Graham's photos of the North Ranch Mountain Bikers of Ventura County. Click on an image to see it full size.
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the meeting spot by Thomas Aquinas College on highway 150
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highway 150 - Ojai is a few miles up this road
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walking through Thomas Aquinas College
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at least we reach dirt!
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'nodding donkeys' are everywhere!
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the trail narrows down after a mile
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water damage has through around the boulders - an ominous sign!
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the group starts to scramble
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the going gets a little tougher!
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this wasn't in the write-up!
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David trudges up the river bed
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endless rocks!
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Charlotte hopes the troops don't revolt!
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the first of many stream crossings
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Mo takes a leap of faith!
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'Rocky' in his element!
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our fearless leader, Charlotte, ahead of the troops!
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Leen offers a hand to Fransisca
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David gives a helping hand to bridge the gap
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the group has the rocks covered!
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more rock scrambling
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Carol makes a simpler crossing
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Carol leads the group by the stream
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Leen bridges another gap
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Carol lead a group back across the stream
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David's always there with a helping hand!
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Barb is happy to make it so far!
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time for a spot of lunch!
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the canyon narrows down....
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time for a bit of climbing
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