Mountain Biking, Ladera Ranch, (part 10), O'Neill Regional Park

This is my Colorado Trail mountain bikepacking training route located in my home town of Ladera Ranch, Orange County, Southern California filmed on May 1, 2024. It is over 43 miles, exceeding 5,300 feet of climbing, beginning with the "Ladera Loop" and traveling via the Tijeras Creek bed to O'Neill Regional Park, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto De Caza, and back. It includes pavement stretches, gravel trails, a "hill climb sufferfest" ranging from 10-27% incline grades, dirt fire roads, dirt single track, coastal desert terrain, 3 mini forests, and water crossings.
I train with full Colorado Trail pack weight which includes...
(1) Ryan Van Duzer's co-designed Priority Bicycles 600X Adventure Mountain Bike with the Pinion gearbox and Gates Carbon fiber belt drive system (with upgrades)...
(a) OneUp Carbon Fiber Handlebars
(b) Shimano Deore XT brakes, IceTech rotors (203mm front & 180mm rear), metal brake pads
(c) Shimano Deore XT PD-T8000 hybrid clip-in/platform pedals
(d) Dropper Seat Post with 40mm shock absorber
(2) Aeroe Handlebar Spider Rack
(3) Apidura Backcountry Handlebar Bag (for tent)
(4) Apidura Backcountry Handlebar Bag Accessory Pocket for electronics and daily food rations
(5) 2 Apidura Backcountry Handlebar Food Pouches / Water Bottle Holders
(6) Apidura Full Triangle Frame Bag with 3 Liter Water Bladder
(7) Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultralight Backpack to carry sleep system, clothes, food, etc.
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