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Old 12-30-2007, 05:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just a reminder, it's tick season!

I stopped for a gel break on a remote trail today. Low grass, nothing over 8".
I sat down for 20 sec., and then saw a tick on my leg. Proceeded to brush it and four others off my legs.
Back at my car I found three others, including two that had started to embed.
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Tics give me the willies real bad. I can deal with the leaches, but the thought of this nasty little creature embedding it HEAD under my skin...ewww!
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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San Clemente singletracks gets quite a few ticks. I know Chip had one he found on him at Pizza Port after the group ride on thursday.
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Great
Time to pull out the 'ole leg warmers
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Dana Point hills is always good for a dozen or more after it rains.
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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OH GOD! Noooooooooo!!!!!! Ticks!!!
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:54 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I got one in Oaks the other day and there are hardly any bushes there. I hate ticks!
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Old 12-30-2007, 05:56 PM   #8 (permalink)
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They seem to flock to me, so I'll start lathering up with the bug juice again.

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Old 12-30-2007, 05:59 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Im wearing my pads Tuesday in San Clemente with long socks.
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:13 PM   #10 (permalink)
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They seem to flock to me, so I'll start lathering up with the bug juice again.

Chris where were you riding?
East Chino Hills - tick central.

They love me too.
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:18 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Ticks have to be up there with the world's most gnarly critters. I recommend using Jungle Juice plus Insect Repellent which can be bought at REI. It has a weird odor to it but will keep those ticks at bay.

Some people have a reaction to this stuff. In other words, it might take off your skin along with those pesky ticks. Also, the usual cautions apply...

In Example:
1. Don't swallow copious amounts of Jungle Juice
2. Spraying Jungle Juice into the face of a buddy while setting fire to the stream is deemed a manner inconsistent with its labeling and a violation of federal law
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:21 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Jungle Juice?
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:27 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I hiked a remote trail in CHSP a couple years ago with some friends and had my first encounter with ticks that I do NOT wish to repeat. Aside from practically sprinting in the air to get down the trail, the four of us drop our trousers on the main trail just to double check because there were so many. To say I'm completely freaked out by ticks is an understatement .
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:35 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Jungle Juice?
Yep, you got it; Jungle Juice. White bottle, black lid, sold at REI
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:46 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Yep, you got it; Jungle Juice. White bottle, black lid, sold at REI
Heres the link for it.
http://www.rei.com/OM/style/669551?c...C11-BE2A-00142

Ive used permethrin and had good results. But you must be careful on what fabrics you spray it on. Ive tried it on my shingaurds and shoes with no problems.
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Old 12-30-2007, 11:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Ugh I hate ticks. Last year I had four or five crawling on me when I went I stood up after taking a breather on Trabuco Canyon Trail, and one stuck in my bicep of all places when I got back to the truck.

Make sure to periodically check yourself and scan other riders every half hour or so so make sure they don't have a chance to dig in.
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Old 12-31-2007, 07:12 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Remember, proper tick removal involves not crushing the body or breaking off the head.

Source: CDC

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Old 12-31-2007, 07:32 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Jungle Juice?
I would rather deal the the tics...that stuff is like dipping yourself in diesel fuel.

Last tic I got was on a solo ride and it enbedded itself inbetween my shoulder blades...living alone had to inlist the help of a neighbor to take it out, first neighbor to grossed out to help.
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Old 12-31-2007, 09:00 AM   #19 (permalink)
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ONe more reason to shave your legs.....no hair.....nothing to grab onto.