A route to tour the majority of the Tour of California stage up Mt. Baldy. Rode with Chuck, Andy, Ted, and some great people from a riding club, VeloViet (although, the club did not return via the East Fork). Temperatures were cool, which is always good for this ride. A special note: the descent down GMR to the East Fork is one of the best, notwithstanding that, as I came out of a tight turn, I was fortunate to avoid crashing into some idiots that were blocking the entire road trying to get their crashed car onto a trailer. Some details on the climb from the Village (from RideWithGPS metrics): From Mt. Baldy Lodge: 4.5 mi 2077' / - 11' 17.7% max 9.3% avg grade 5.3 mph avg speed 146 bpm avg pulse From Ice House Cnyn Rd: 3.0 mi 1429' / - 11' 17.7% max 9.8 % avg grade 5.1 mph avg speed 150 bpm avg pulse Approx. last 1/2 mile: 291' / -0' 17.7% Max Grade 12.2% Avg Grade 7 min. 20 secs. (4.0 mph avg) 151 bpm avg heart rate I question the average % grade figures; they may be understated and I have not yet calculated them myself, but never fear, this is a challenging, and very satisfying ride with fantastic scenery. (A few pics are included.)