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Hanzo · 12-15-2007, 07:14 PM

For over a year A&A and I have talked about doing the climb up Mt Lowe to check out the history. Finally time permitted for both schedules for a personal tour. Hopefully they enjoyed themsleves. We started at the gate and the parking gods were with us since there is only 8 parking spaces there and we all got one.

Andy giving Lynn a little boost up that steep road.

My Nammy on his 1x9 4X. He rides it just as fast as his bigger travel bike.

Dawn Mine Station

SNOW!!!

Andy enjoys a quiet moment

Dean and Lynn coming up to the Granite Gate

Checking out what the Alpine Tavern looked like back in 1890 something. Too bad it wasnt still there cuz Im sure all of us would of had a cold one.

On to Inspiration Point

Lynn looking for her house

And the downhill starts with Middle Merrill

Karate Monkey turns into The Egyptian

View from White City ruins

Crossing Echo Mountain

Down The Sunset Trail

Dean looking for real estate

NJ by Andy who was fighting a cold all week.

Thank you everyone for a great time.

davidB · 12-15-2007, 07:17 PM

so this is the ride i missed

looks like a damn good trail, maybe i'll try it during the week

sheclimbs · 12-15-2007, 07:22 PM

Great pics! Thanks for putting this together Noel. I loved the magical history tour. Can't believe this is the first time I've done this trail. Good folks and good fun. I even got to take Annie's Nomad for a spin. Nice ride, so very plush. Looking forward to doing many more San Gab rides with you all in the New Year.

Pain Freak · 12-15-2007, 07:23 PM

Sorry I missed this one guys/gals, but I did get new carpeting.

House looks great and now I should be faster as I'm 10,000 dollars lighter.

dstepper · 12-15-2007, 07:34 PM

I had a great day. Thanks ya all

genusmtbkr5 · 12-15-2007, 07:38 PM

Looks like I missed a few good rides today. Nice RR. I really need to get out there.

tkblazer · 12-15-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

sorry we missed this ride as well...

there was talk of doing a different variation of this ride in the future.. you guys should use it as a training ride and start down at the bottom of the mountain and climb all the way up..

great ride today guys! Second time in the San Gabs and first time doing these trails and they were a freakin blast! I had a rough start since it starts climbing right away and it takes me a solid hour of climbing to warm up.. Middle Merrill was fun with all the jumps/drops, but Sunset was the shizzle

fast and flowy s/t that just winds around and has a bunch of switchbacks you gotta try and clean.

Was great to see my father that i never had

Vatos Locos por Vida!

Lynn, great to ride with you and i don't think i've ever seen you without a smile on your face... you really lighten up the ride and are a pleasure to be around.

Andy and TurnerSpokes, great ride as usual...keep me in the loop for future rides ummm k

Noel, Sandbagger of the year for sure... homeboy was flying on the DH

Hanzo · 12-15-2007, 07:51 PM

Dstepper: look at that f*cker, running in his underwear with a water bottle

LOL Thanks for the reminder. Others in the house are asking what Im laughing about.

sheclimbs · 12-15-2007, 07:52 PM

Namster, great seeing you today, it's been a while. I love your new quote!

Dstepper: look at that f*cker, running in his underwear with a water bottle

dstepper · 12-15-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sheclimbs

Dstepper: look at that f*cker, running in his underwear with a water bottle

Those trail runners are not right.

Couple more pics.

dirtmistress · 12-15-2007, 08:19 PM

UGH! I can't wait till life is back to normal! I am available next Sunday if you guys head up there. Most likely I have to work Saturday. The last big weekend before Christmas! These pics are killing me!!

kanga · 12-15-2007, 09:14 PM

I didn't see that ride posted! Not that I could have made it (working all day), but I could have been there in spirit! Thanks for posting.

Sprockethead · 12-15-2007, 09:34 PM

Noel,

Thanks for leading us around this historic tour. For some reason I felt great today, must be because I've been feeling so bad all week being sick. Like I said, I prefer this route over the ummm, Wilson Shuttle cause we didn't have to drive back up to pick up the cars.

Lynn, you did fantastic! You're becoming a true technical rider. Noel, you've been fast ever since you sold the 6.6. That Giant fits you so much better, sandbagger!

Nam and Dean, great riding with you guys today, we had a blast hanging out and enjoying the company today.

guero · 12-15-2007, 11:29 PM

dayum, i wish i went. alarm went off and everything, even got a call from nam at 745 but i couldnt get out of my bed, it was too warm.

sheclimbs · 12-16-2007, 05:12 AM

Thanks Andy, all the kudos you guys gave me today go along way!
I did a little monkeying with the fork, I'll let you know if it makes a difference on the ride today.

jeffj · 12-16-2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Sorry I missed this one guys/gals, but I did get new carpeting.

House looks great and now I should be faster as I'm 10,000 dollars lighter.

Yeah, you're lighter, but it probably hurts to sit right now

Shannon · 12-16-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

Those trail runners are not right.

Couple more pics.

I'm sure if it was a chick, you'd have a much different attitude...

12-15-2007, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hanzo .	San Gabriels ~ Mt Lowe Railway For over a year A&A and I have talked about doing the climb up Mt Lowe to check out the history. Finally time permitted for both schedules for a personal tour. Hopefully they enjoyed themsleves. We started at the gate and the parking gods were with us since there is only 8 parking spaces there and we all got one. Andy giving Lynn a little boost up that steep road. My Nammy on his 1x9 4X. He rides it just as fast as his bigger travel bike. Dawn Mine Station SNOW!!! Andy enjoys a quiet moment Dean and Lynn coming up to the Granite Gate Checking out what the Alpine Tavern looked like back in 1890 something. Too bad it wasnt still there cuz Im sure all of us would of had a cold one. On to Inspiration Point Lynn looking for her house And the downhill starts with Middle Merrill Karate Monkey turns into The Egyptian View from White City ruins Crossing Echo Mountain Down The Sunset Trail Dean looking for real estate NJ by Andy who was fighting a cold all week. Thank you everyone for a great time.

12-15-2007, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheclimbs S.N.T.H.	Great pics! Thanks for putting this together Noel. I loved the magical history tour. Can't believe this is the first time I've done this trail. Good folks and good fun. I even got to take Annie's Nomad for a spin. Nice ride, so very plush. Looking forward to doing many more San Gab rides with you all in the New Year. __________________ It is okay to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.

12-15-2007, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Sorry I missed this one guys/gals, but I did get new carpeting. House looks great and now I should be faster as I'm 10,000 dollars lighter. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

12-15-2007, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I had a great day. Thanks ya all __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

12-15-2007, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Looks like I missed a few good rides today. Nice RR. I really need to get out there. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

12-15-2007, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
davidB Pedal Damn It	so this is the ride i missed looks like a damn good trail, maybe i'll try it during the week

12-15-2007, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hanzo .	Dstepper: look at that f*cker, running in his underwear with a water bottle LOL Thanks for the reminder. Others in the house are asking what Im laughing about.

12-15-2007, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
sheclimbs S.N.T.H.	Namster, great seeing you today, it's been a while. I love your new quote! Dstepper: look at that f*cker, running in his underwear with a water bottle __________________ It is okay to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.

12-15-2007, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
dirtmistress	UGH! I can't wait till life is back to normal! I am available next Sunday if you guys head up there. Most likely I have to work Saturday. The last big weekend before Christmas! These pics are killing me!! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ Shannon; "You see the problem is that God gave men a brain and a penis...but only enough blood to run one at a time".

12-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
kanga What should I put here?	I didn't see that ride posted! Not that I could have made it (working all day), but I could have been there in spirit! Thanks for posting. __________________ To expand your comfort zone, you have to leave it! http://www.BioniconUSA.com http://www.OTBMBC.com http://www.CORBAmtb.com

12-15-2007, 09:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Noel, Thanks for leading us around this historic tour. For some reason I felt great today, must be because I've been feeling so bad all week being sick. Like I said, I prefer this route over the ummm, Wilson Shuttle cause we didn't have to drive back up to pick up the cars. Lynn, you did fantastic! You're becoming a true technical rider. Noel, you've been fast ever since you sold the 6.6. That Giant fits you so much better, sandbagger! Nam and Dean, great riding with you guys today, we had a blast hanging out and enjoying the company today.

12-15-2007, 11:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
guero iSlay	dayum, i wish i went. alarm went off and everything, even got a call from nam at 745 but i couldnt get out of my bed, it was too warm. __________________ slay.

12-16-2007, 05:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
sheclimbs S.N.T.H.	Thanks Andy, all the kudos you guys gave me today go along way! I did a little monkeying with the fork, I'll let you know if it makes a difference on the ride today. __________________ It is okay to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.

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