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greg · 11-20-2008, 04:38 PM

I grew up in Orange County but now live in Taos,NM. It is pretty hard to get me out of the mountains, but I will be spending Thanksgiving in Yorba Linda with my sister and family. Needless to say, I will be needing a few places to ride. When I left the area in 1990 I had never heard of Mountain Biking so I am curious what is out there. My tastes run from fast XC to the freeride thing. I would appreciate advice on trails as well as advice on what bike to bring. AM? XC? single speed? rigid? I really have no idea what to expect and obviously have a bit of a bike thing.
Hate to ask a question like this without hoping that you are all ok with the recent fires. I remember a huge fire about 1982 or so that burned right up the back door of my folks place, damn scariest thing I had ever been a part of. Riding aside, I hope all is ok.

Taco Jack · 11-20-2008, 04:42 PM

From Temecula

dstepper · 11-20-2008, 04:43 PM

Greg hook up with something in the San Gabriel Mountains you will be pleasantly surprised. I will be in Prescott or I would show you around. I spend sometime in Albuquerque and have wanted to get into your neck of the woods.

Dean

jcka · 11-20-2008, 05:06 PM

If your going to Yorba Linda, your closest trail would be the Oaks, just on the other side of the 91 in Anaheim Hills. Chino Hills State Park is close, but it might be closed due to the recent fire.

Another good near by ride would be Whiting Ranch, El Moro, San Juan and or the Luge. Lots of great places to ride

CalEpic · 11-20-2008, 05:14 PM

There are rides for all bike types. The free ride stuff will likely not be posted but there should be rides scheduled in the Trailhead forum for the other disciplines.

If you're looking for free ride rides, just post your schedule asking for a pm when a group is riding that you could join up with.

Upsidedown1 · 11-20-2008, 05:31 PM

Tell the folks at Michaels Kitchen I said hi (Clint). Doing a ride Sat after Turkey Day up San Juan. I usually only XC race but am getting out just for some fun You are welcome to join.

ShinKen · 11-20-2008, 06:03 PM

All u need is a SS 29er Ht on most of the trails around me!!

Alex · 11-20-2008, 06:20 PM

Nice! I work at Philmont in Cimarron during the summers (I'm sure you've probably seen a few of the staffers ruthlessly invading Taos and Eagles Nest on their breaks

). I can't wait to go back to ride in Angel Fire.

Yeah, Chino Hills has been burnt badly. Though, as mentioned above, the Luge just re-opened.

I'd bring the AM bike if you can only bring one.

greg · 11-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Is there a place on this site that has directions or GPS data to trailheads? Sounds like there are some things worth checking out. Would someone mind commenting on the amount of climbing on any given trail towards figuring out what one bike to bring?

Chewyeti · 11-20-2008, 06:58 PM

www.geoladders.com

greg · 11-20-2008, 07:26 PM

Geoladders is very cool. What is HWY 241? Puts Yorba Linda very close to Mission Viejo. Used to be a very long and slow way around. (ex Mission Viejo swimmer). I can't wait to ride there. Thanks all.

Draheim18 · 11-20-2008, 07:42 PM

It is the 241 Toll Road. It costs anywhere from 2-5 dollars (estimate) to go one way on it.

11-20-2008, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
greg Junior Member	Taos rider loose in OC I grew up in Orange County but now live in Taos,NM. It is pretty hard to get me out of the mountains, but I will be spending Thanksgiving in Yorba Linda with my sister and family. Needless to say, I will be needing a few places to ride. When I left the area in 1990 I had never heard of Mountain Biking so I am curious what is out there. My tastes run from fast XC to the freeride thing. I would appreciate advice on trails as well as advice on what bike to bring. AM? XC? single speed? rigid? I really have no idea what to expect and obviously have a bit of a bike thing. Hate to ask a question like this without hoping that you are all ok with the recent fires. I remember a huge fire about 1982 or so that burned right up the back door of my folks place, damn scariest thing I had ever been a part of. Riding aside, I hope all is ok.

11-20-2008, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Greg hook up with something in the San Gabriel Mountains you will be pleasantly surprised. I will be in Prescott or I would show you around. I spend sometime in Albuquerque and have wanted to get into your neck of the woods. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-20-2008, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcka that looked like it hurt	If your going to Yorba Linda, your closest trail would be the Oaks, just on the other side of the 91 in Anaheim Hills. Chino Hills State Park is close, but it might be closed due to the recent fire. Another good near by ride would be Whiting Ranch, El Moro, San Juan and or the Luge. Lots of great places to ride __________________ Dohhh!

11-20-2008, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	There are rides for all bike types. The free ride stuff will likely not be posted but there should be rides scheduled in the Trailhead forum for the other disciplines. If you're looking for free ride rides, just post your schedule asking for a pm when a group is riding that you could join up with. __________________ ShinKen: OOhhh helLSS YEsS!~!!! JoeTruth: As far as I'm concerned, I could really care less. Just ride your damn bike and STFU already

11-20-2008, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Upsidedown1 Peddler	Tell the folks at Michaels Kitchen I said hi (Clint). Doing a ride Sat after Turkey Day up San Juan. I usually only XC race but am getting out just for some fun You are welcome to join. __________________ Know ye not that they which ride in a race ride all, but one receiveth the prize? So ride, that ye may obtain. [1 Cor.9:24] Paraphrased of course.

11-20-2008, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Taco Jack STR Veteran	From Temecula

11-20-2008, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	All u need is a SS 29er Ht on most of the trails around me!! __________________ http://static.flickr.com/11/91529165_041edc585f_m.jpg Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly? The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men."

11-20-2008, 06:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alex Crank it out	Nice! I work at Philmont in Cimarron during the summers (I'm sure you've probably seen a few of the staffers ruthlessly invading Taos and Eagles Nest on their breaks ). I can't wait to go back to ride in Angel Fire. Yeah, Chino Hills has been burnt badly. Though, as mentioned above, the Luge just re-opened. I'd bring the AM bike if you can only bring one. __________________ vwolf - mtb'ers are the golden rule.

11-20-2008, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
greg Junior Member	Is there a place on this site that has directions or GPS data to trailheads? Sounds like there are some things worth checking out. Would someone mind commenting on the amount of climbing on any given trail towards figuring out what one bike to bring?

11-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chewyeti Good Times 'round da Bend	www.geoladders.com __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

11-20-2008, 07:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
greg Junior Member	Geoladders is very cool. What is HWY 241? Puts Yorba Linda very close to Mission Viejo. Used to be a very long and slow way around. (ex Mission Viejo swimmer). I can't wait to ride there. Thanks all.

11-20-2008, 07:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Draheim18 STR Veteran	It is the 241 Toll Road. It costs anywhere from 2-5 dollars (estimate) to go one way on it.

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