[Originally posted on the 6th of December]

I have ridden the trail from the mountains to the beach most Wednesday
mornings for about five years. I have never had any trouble with gangs. The
list Peter gives is accurate. The lycra clad cyclists have proven to be the
biggest hazard with their speed and seldom do they give a warning. About
three weeks ago I did stumble across a Bobcat right there just south of the
210 freeway. Very cool! but you are already riding on that part of the
trail. I don't know if this qualifies as an unsafe distraction, about three
times I have stumbled upon different couples being far more intimate than is
generally accepted in public.

I think you are already riding on the nicest part of the trail. I love the
scenery in the Santa Fe dam area. Below the narrows is many a mile on the
top of a concrete lined channel. It is still a great long distance ride
through an urban area with out a stop.

I feel very disappointed when I cannot make the trip.

-Dan Vilter