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Bergsteiger · 03-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Who out there is man enough or woman enough to climb Canyon Acres in one shot? I was out there today in Aliso Woods, climbed Cholla, Mathis, Meadows and Canyon but
I have yet to clean that horrible, mean, angry 1.3 miles without stopping. Just curious.

ocrider · 03-04-2008, 08:01 PM

I can clean Canyon Acres. You should try climbing the speed way (big bend) across the street it makes CA feel easy.

Bergsteiger · 03-04-2008, 08:08 PM

Hats off to you OC Rider. Maybe I should try it before hitting Meadows, and Mathis and company. I would have fresher legs.

CaDownhilldoll · 03-04-2008, 08:16 PM

I've cleaned it!!! But it wasn't pretty!! It wouldn't be worth it if you didn't go down the Single Track Canyon Acres first.. Or Tolonics!! Wooo-hooo!!! and it sucks climbing it on a hot day!

m210 · 03-04-2008, 08:34 PM

yes, canyon acres is totally clean-able. its actually not that bad. took me a few attempts but now its not bad. in the summer, its our commute home from the office.... not a bad way to end the day.

big bend across the street is another story. its all manageable until the last kicker,and i've dabbed every time.

ocrider · 03-04-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m210

yes, canyon acres is totally clean-able. its actually not that bad. took me a few attempts but now its not bad. in the summer, its our commute home from the office.... not a bad way to end the day.

big bend across the street is another story. its all manageable until the last kicker,and i've dabbed every time.

you gotta get your heart rate down on the flat spot and then push hard and try not to dab on the last few pitches. Its tottaly doable but not very easy..

art23rockpile · 03-04-2008, 09:23 PM

Yikes! You all are in far better shape than me (either that or pure masocists)!

I've heard about CA climb.
I've descended Big Bend a few times... the thought of climbing it is daunting. To those of you who attempt it, my hat is off to you!

genusmtbkr5 · 03-04-2008, 10:12 PM

I can clean it as well as cleaning Meadows and Mathis on a SS or in the "big ring".

Keith B · 03-04-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

I can clean it as well as cleaning Meadows and Mathis on a SS or in the "big ring".

Mathis & Meadows....in the big ring

Say no to EPO Gene!

genusmtbkr5 · 03-04-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith B

Mathis & Meadows....in the big ring

Say no to EPO Gene!

Along with SS'ing, probably a contributing factor to my on going knee problems.

bevaaler · 03-05-2008, 12:08 AM

A few years back the group of guys I rode with and myself all started our rides at Aliso Woods by climbing Canyon Acres. Nothing like sending that heart rate from 60bpm straight to 180bpm...

Back then it was way harder, the ruts zig zagging through the trail made it very hard to sit and spin, it made it very hard to clean. Its still hard today, but its pretty doable with a good spin.. Erik

Bergsteiger · 03-05-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bevaaler

A few years back the group of guys I rode with and myself all started our rides at Aliso Woods by climbing Canyon Acres. Nothing like sending that heart rate from 60bpm straight to 180bpm...

Back then it was way harder, the ruts zig zagging through the trail made it very hard to sit and spin, it made it very hard to clean. Its still hard today, but its pretty doable with a good spin.. Erik

Its pretty rutted right now, the lower section of CA has some nasty 1 foot cracks that open up even wider. Its quite challenging to be worried about falling in mini canyons, when you're heart rate is 185 and forward speed is 1mph.

To all that can clean it, nice job, its my new goal, I don't like to be beaten down like I was yesterday. I want revenge. Damn you CA!

pitmang1 · 03-05-2008, 05:46 AM

I climb it with my SS. I did say 'with' not ON.

I can make it about 1/3 of the way, then it's all walking.

doublewide · 03-05-2008, 05:55 AM

I've Cleaned it!!! (with a broom and dustpan)

maxwell · 03-05-2008, 06:03 AM

I've come close on my Stinky. I had to stop twice, but didn't walk at all.
Big Bend is just freak'n ruff!
We went up both climbs durring my PushaKona ride last year.

Push-a-Kona

denmother · 03-05-2008, 06:25 AM

Silly people, Canyon Acres is much more fun going down on a big bike!!!!

maxwell · 03-05-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by denmother

Silly people, Canyon Acres is much more fun going down on a big bike!!!!

Silly goose, they're talking about the fireroad climb.

Which is done after having fun going down on the big bike.

CPATCRASH · 03-05-2008, 07:03 AM

Or whatever bike your on that day.

denmother · 03-05-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwell

Silly goose, they're talking about the fireroad climb.

Which is done after having fun going down on the big bike.

Being a downhiller, I only know the one trail. So there are 2 trails with the same name?

OMR · 03-05-2008, 12:17 PM

Even an old grasshopper like me can climb it.... a little slowly now a days ... Big Bend, on the other hand... that's a bit more dificult... ouch!

03-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bergsteiger Mr. Krisztian	Canyon Acres Poll Who out there is man enough or woman enough to climb Canyon Acres in one shot? I was out there today in Aliso Woods, climbed Cholla, Mathis, Meadows and Canyon but I have yet to clean that horrible, mean, angry 1.3 miles without stopping. Just curious. __________________ Ironhorse MKIII Team Ironhorse SGS Pro Tirreno Razza 900

03-04-2008, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
ocrider STR Veteran	I can clean Canyon Acres. You should try climbing the speed way (big bend) across the street it makes CA feel easy. __________________ Union College Cycling Team www.unionky.edu

03-04-2008, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bergsteiger Mr. Krisztian	Hats off to you OC Rider. Maybe I should try it before hitting Meadows, and Mathis and company. I would have fresher legs. __________________ Ironhorse MKIII Team Ironhorse SGS Pro Tirreno Razza 900

03-04-2008, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
m210 Senior Member	yes, canyon acres is totally clean-able. its actually not that bad. took me a few attempts but now its not bad. in the summer, its our commute home from the office.... not a bad way to end the day. big bend across the street is another story. its all manageable until the last kicker,and i've dabbed every time. __________________ trouperacingco.com

03-04-2008, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
art23rockpile Surf 'n' Trail Rat	Yikes! You all are in far better shape than me (either that or pure masocists)! I've heard about CA climb. I've descended Big Bend a few times... the thought of climbing it is daunting. To those of you who attempt it, my hat is off to you! __________________ "I don't need to go to the Arctic, to know that it's cold." SheDevil "Besides....half of this forum go both ways"

03-04-2008, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaDownhilldoll Member	I've cleaned it!!! But it wasn't pretty!! It wouldn't be worth it if you didn't go down the Single Track Canyon Acres first.. Or Tolonics!! Wooo-hooo!!! and it sucks climbing it on a hot day!

03-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	I can clean it as well as cleaning Meadows and Mathis on a SS or in the "big ring". __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

03-05-2008, 12:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
bevaaler EriktheRed	A few years back the group of guys I rode with and myself all started our rides at Aliso Woods by climbing Canyon Acres. Nothing like sending that heart rate from 60bpm straight to 180bpm... Back then it was way harder, the ruts zig zagging through the trail made it very hard to sit and spin, it made it very hard to clean. Its still hard today, but its pretty doable with a good spin.. Erik

03-05-2008, 05:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
pitmang1 Senior Member	I climb it with my SS. I did say 'with' not ON. I can make it about 1/3 of the way, then it's all walking.

03-05-2008, 05:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
doublewide "In Twang We Trust"	I've Cleaned it!!! (with a broom and dustpan) __________________ Hatefilled Hillbilly Hopped Up On Goofballs

03-05-2008, 06:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	I've come close on my Stinky. I had to stop twice, but didn't walk at all. Big Bend is just freak'n ruff! We went up both climbs durring my PushaKona ride last year. Push-a-Kona __________________ "what if I say I'm not like the other's, what if I say, I'm not just another one, who play's the pretender, what if I say I will never surender" Foo Fighters - Pretender

03-05-2008, 06:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
denmother	Silly people, Canyon Acres is much more fun going down on a big bike!!!! __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

03-05-2008, 07:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Or whatever bike your on that day. __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

03-05-2008, 12:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
OMR	Ca.... Even an old grasshopper like me can climb it.... a little slowly now a days ... Big Bend, on the other hand... that's a bit more dificult... ouch! __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

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