Migrating South - Darcy Heads to Cali for the Winter

It's February. Normally at this time each year I am skiing or sitting in a cold, damp university classroom - but not this February. This February (thus far) has been full of sun, skateparks, bikes, and beaches.

Why you ask? Because I'm in California!I decided to escape the dreary Vancouver Island winter this year and come down to the land of lap dogs, bleach blondes, and vanity (yep, I'm in LA) to see if I could spend more time on my bike than I could at home (which is bound to happen because it's too cold to ride at home).


So far it's been working out great. I drove down with my friend Toni and we took a few days to see the sights and some friends along the way in Portland, San Francisco, and Morro Bay. Although I've done that drive a few times, I always forget how long it really takes. I'm dreading the trip home for that reason alone!

Anyways, I'm here now and I've been insanely busy since I first rolled in. I first went to visit my sponsors who are based out of Cali - Oakley and Etnies - and then began my mission. Ride till I drop!


The first weekend I was here my friend and I went to Woodward West. I've never been there before but I think 'mind-blowing' would be the right words to describe it! It was snowing like crazy up there, but thankfully we could ride indoors. I switched between my 26" and 20" bikes and had a lot of fun on the ramps and in the foam pit. I learned a ton and acquired a few bruises to prove it!

In LA, I have some friends with sweet hookups to skateparks in the area that are supposed to be skate-only, but somehow we are allowed to ride there! Because of that, I've been riding my BMX twice a day. So fun! My mountain bike friends all have "real" jobs so I'm going to have to wait until the weekend to ride trails...I can't wait! I miss dirt!

Well, I have to get my day sorted. Let's see. . .where to ride? What Mexican food stand to eat at afterwards? So many decisions!

Sending sunshine from California!

-Darcy

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