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allison · 01-01-2008, 05:02 PM

Well, despite getting off to a slow start this morning, I knew I'd want to get out and ride my bike instead of just sitting on the couch all day.

Good choice.

Temps were great at Hurkey when we got there (around noon). The park was basically closed, so no one was around.

Right before we pulled in Justin said that we were going to do the first lap sub-one hour. I've never done a lap at Hurkey that fast, but I figured I'd giv'er and see what happened.

From the gate to the back entrance (8.5mi or so, 1100ft of climbing) I did it in 00:55:13. I was really pretty happy with my speed, considering I had done just under 40 miles and just over 8,500ft of climbing in the two days before. Not bad.

Lap two was much slower paced, and we took plenty of photos.

Happy say that it was a great way to start 2008. I missed out on having a small group of friends to ride with, but Justin and I always enjoy our solo rides, together.

Some photos -

Big wheels are good for the soul

First token bar shot of 2008!

2nd token handlebar shot of 2008!

My first time EVER making up the rock climb near the end of the loop

Someone remind me next time.. no MJ tongue

I truly hope everyone else enjoyed the start of 2008 as much as we did!

Happy New Year!

foofighter · 01-01-2008, 05:12 PM

Great photos Justin and Allison never disappointing the photos

Evel Knievel · 01-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the RR. Nice pics.

Did that ride a couple days ago. Good stuff , completely alone out there in the silent wilderness. Very peaceful.

The big wheels made all the difference in the soft sand. The first DH before the meadow was slooooow.

mechmann · 01-01-2008, 05:27 PM

I think things might have dried up a bit since you were there, it wasn't too bad. The sand though, man is there a lot more sand out there than what there used to be? Seems to me there is LOTS more sand. We were goofing around and having fun, I think that is apparent in this photo...

Pain Freak · 01-01-2008, 05:49 PM

I thought the course was 9 miles. I've never beaten the sub 1 hour mark. I've got to 1:01 twice but thought I was going to die.

allison · 01-01-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I thought the course was 9 miles. I've never beaten the sub 1 hour mark. I've got to 1:01 twice but thought I was going to die.

The Geoladders route is 9 because they count from the day parking area to the gate. I have never raced there, but pretty sure the actual course is probably a little under 9.

Sprockethead · 01-01-2008, 06:59 PM

Nice photos Justin!

mechmann · 01-01-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprockethead

Nice photos Justin!

LOL.. i didn't take all of them, but thanks!

allison · 01-01-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

LOL.. i didn't take all of them, but thanks!

He can probably tell you took more than half

PacMan · 01-01-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

I think things might have dried up a bit since you were there, it wasn't too bad. The sand though, man is there a lot more sand out there than what there used to be? Seems to me there is LOTS more sand. We were goofing around and having fun, I think that is apparent in this photo...

Wow, you really raised the bar on the "strike a pose" shot. I'm gonna have to dig deep to beat that.

Nice RR as usual. I can't believe I lived 30 minutes from there for 3 years and never rode there.

bjammin · 01-01-2008, 07:37 PM

?MJ tongue?

mechmann · 01-01-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bjammin

?MJ tongue?

Micheal Jordan, i am sure you have seen pics of him dunking with his tongue sticking out.

PacMan · 01-01-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bjammin

?MJ tongue?

project_d · 01-01-2008, 07:42 PM

Nice RR, Allison. I've never done this trail; were is it?

bjammin · 01-01-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

Micheal Jordan, i am sure you have seen pics of him dunking with his tongue sticking out.

got it

PacMan · 01-01-2008, 07:46 PM

Or...

We now retuern you to your regularly scheduled thread.

allison · 01-01-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by project_d

Nice RR, Allison. I've never done this trail; were is it?

It's the 24 Hours of Adrenalin course in Idyllwild. It was one of the first trails I truly enjoyed riding, and still love it every time I return. Unfortunately 07 was not a good year for Hurkey. They bulldozed two of the climbs. The second remains a fire road, which is fine, but the first is just a mess of fallen logs.

For some reason the downhills are super sandy, which they never have been before. Lots of rain damage out there currently as well. I think 24HOA or someone usually does a good job getting the course in shape for the spring race, though.

It truly is a great course. Not to mention if anyone wants to go up there, there are a TON of trails.

I can probably set up a full day of riding in the next few months if the interest is there.

Dean and Scott are really familiar with the area as well, as are a few other STR members.

PacMan · 01-01-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by allison

I can probably set up a full day of riding in the next few months if the interest is there.

Count me in...now that I live almost 2 hours away.

JoeTruth · 01-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Do you guys ever rest or are you part of some mutant cult I'm not aware of? I know most average Joe and Jane would be wiped the day after doing the Merills followed by San Juan back to back. I'm sore and tired just reading about it. Every day, I see RR's of you and Justin riding here and riding there, a few K in climbs, DH, XC, AM, etc. Man, please stop making us all (some) feel so pathetic! I guess being young has some advantages.

BTW, nice RR'(s) and happy new year!

01-01-2008, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
allison Harden the F Up	Hurkey Creek New Year's Day Well, despite getting off to a slow start this morning, I knew I'd want to get out and ride my bike instead of just sitting on the couch all day. Good choice. Temps were great at Hurkey when we got there (around noon). The park was basically closed, so no one was around. Right before we pulled in Justin said that we were going to do the first lap sub-one hour. I've never done a lap at Hurkey that fast, but I figured I'd giv'er and see what happened. From the gate to the back entrance (8.5mi or so, 1100ft of climbing) I did it in 00:55:13. I was really pretty happy with my speed, considering I had done just under 40 miles and just over 8,500ft of climbing in the two days before. Not bad. Lap two was much slower paced, and we took plenty of photos. Happy say that it was a great way to start 2008. I missed out on having a small group of friends to ride with, but Justin and I always enjoy our solo rides, together. Some photos - Big wheels are good for the soul First token bar shot of 2008! 2nd token handlebar shot of 2008! My first time EVER making up the rock climb near the end of the loop Someone remind me next time.. no MJ tongue I truly hope everyone else enjoyed the start of 2008 as much as we did! Happy New Year! __________________

01-01-2008, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	Great photos Justin and Allison never disappointing the photos __________________ -Duan Dulce et Decorum Click the Button

01-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Evel Knievel STR Veteran	Thanks for the RR. Nice pics. Did that ride a couple days ago. Good stuff , completely alone out there in the silent wilderness. Very peaceful. The big wheels made all the difference in the soft sand. The first DH before the meadow was slooooow. __________________ ================================= Welcome, Evel Knievel. You have 666 Unread Posts - STR

01-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	I thought the course was 9 miles. I've never beaten the sub 1 hour mark. I've got to 1:01 twice but thought I was going to die. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

01-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
PacMan Team Quarter Slot	Or... We now retuern you to your regularly scheduled thread. __________________ Harden The F*** Up!!

01-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
mechmann STR Veteran	I think things might have dried up a bit since you were there, it wasn't too bad. The sand though, man is there a lot more sand out there than what there used to be? Seems to me there is LOTS more sand. We were goofing around and having fun, I think that is apparent in this photo...

01-01-2008, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Nice photos Justin!

01-01-2008, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	?MJ tongue?

01-01-2008, 07:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
project_d Steve Peat Wannabe	Nice RR, Allison. I've never done this trail; were is it?

01-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
JoeTruth	Do you guys ever rest or are you part of some mutant cult I'm not aware of? I know most average Joe and Jane would be wiped the day after doing the Merills followed by San Juan back to back. I'm sore and tired just reading about it. Every day, I see RR's of you and Justin riding here and riding there, a few K in climbs, DH, XC, AM, etc. Man, please stop making us all (some) feel so pathetic! I guess being young has some advantages. BTW, nice RR'(s) and happy new year! __________________ "The perfect lover is one who turns into a pizza at 4:00am."

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