Yoga:

In California its a long established joke... we try and dissaude people from coming here - it's all in jest - but reality is California is becoming a real mess and what once made it a great place is slowly erroding due to congestion etc. It shouldn't be a dream to come live in California. If you have jobs and are planning to come here - welcome. No one was kidding about the riding here - it's glorious, will be the least of your problems. I just think most of us California believe people should know the reality of good riding, we pay dearly for it and if you come here, you will too. Just have your eyes wide open.

I had a friend move here last year from New Jersey. She was told housing prices were reasonable. They are in some areas but she found out those areas aren't desirable (either high crime or 2 - 3 hr drive from work). She purchased a nice 2 bedroom condo in Anaheim Hills but is mortgaged to the hilt.

Anyway, didn't mean to offend. I wasn't serious, just joking - again pretty much an established California joke... if and when you and your husband know where you are coming to live, the rest of us CA gals can fill you in on good riding spots. You can also go to bikeforums.net, under regional discussions, southern california - lots of information of So Cal rides is posted there. Also check out bikeirvine.org for information on bike clubs and riding around Orange County.