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Rockinthecasbah · 01-06-2008, 08:01 PM

other then road rides , where is the best places around to ride right after a storm like this, I'm going stir crazy and was planning on riding oaks a few times after work this week but I dont think its going to happen. . What trails in oc can be ridden right after a rain without killing the trail

RacinJason · 01-06-2008, 08:14 PM

Fontana Has decomposed granite. That stuff is not affected by rain like regular dirt. The people out there training on sat had fun.
It rained a lot the night before and the course was fine.

Rockinthecasbah · 01-06-2008, 08:18 PM

Yea I figured fontucky is the best place around

Wrecker · 01-06-2008, 08:24 PM

I've riden San Juan right after the rain and the conditions seem ideal--great traction, no muddy sections--but, not sure what the dirt is. Just watch for ruts

Von-Skipp · 01-06-2008, 09:14 PM

Ehhh last time I rode San Juan after the rain is was pretty muddy and nasty in some spots. I was with Rob and we had to turn around after a couple switchbacks.

KeepsWhatHappens · 01-06-2008, 09:37 PM

You can't hurt Trabuco Creek Road. Start at the VQ/CC finish line and head up canyon.

KeepsWhatHappens

Rockinthecasbah · 01-06-2008, 09:48 PM

IS that the trail that starts up live oak?? I work 2 miles from cooks and always wondered where people were coming from down live oak

Kid A · 01-07-2008, 05:09 AM

not that its open now (due to fires) but harding used to hold up well/during the rain. not sure same 'section' but I hit trabuco a week or so before rains and streams were moving. am sure after the rains there a bit deeper. just be preped to get wet

denmother · 01-07-2008, 06:18 AM

Sycamore Canyon in Riverside, lots of DG, rode there yesterday, great traction!!!

Chewyeti · 01-07-2008, 06:40 AM

Most of Coal Cyn was granite

allison · 01-07-2008, 06:54 AM

I'd actually suggest staying off the singletrack entirely for a few days.

SJT used to be great after the rains, but a bunch of nice trailwork was done adding dirt to the lower switchbacks. Definitely a good thing for when it is dry, but now it gets muddy when it rains, and we got a lot of it this past weekend.

Stick to fire roads or just give the trails a few days to dry out.

Looks like once we get through this morning it'll be dry until at least through Friday, with temps in the high-60s.

ShinKen · 01-07-2008, 07:17 AM

u all think Carbon Canyon will be rdy?

Schecky · 01-07-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinKen

u all think Carbon Canyon will be rdy?

Not a chance.

ShinKen · 01-07-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schecky

Not a chance.

ha ha!! i was day dreaming!!

danggg it I need to hit something quick!!

(some dirt OK

)

genusmtbkr5 · 01-07-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid A

not that its open now (due to fires) but harding used to hold up well/during the rain. not sure same 'section' but I hit trabuco a week or so before rains and streams were moving. am sure after the rains there a bit deeper. just be preped to get wet

Harding is closed and will be for a while. Trabuco Creek Rd is the dirt road off of Live Oak/Trabuco Canyon Rd and is a muddy mess after rains. You can ride around all of the water holes.

madrider · 01-07-2008, 08:39 AM

As much as I dislike cars, my new road bike (6 mo) is paying for itself these last few days, I've been able to sneak out for a couple rides in between rains, as roads dry out in hours instead of days. I still try to stay on the bike-only routes if possible...

I bought it for an additional riding alternative, it works well as a rain option, I highly recommend a road bike as a second or third bike. It's very different from mtb.

Cowgirl · 01-07-2008, 08:41 AM

I know it doesn't sound like fun....but you can always ride the road...find some steeps in your neighborhood and do interval training...keep riding no matter what especially if your signed up for the VQ or CC....

Evel Knievel · 01-07-2008, 09:05 AM

STT was the place. Good DG all the way to Old Camp. The best drainage of any trail around.Not riding the Luge. The Luge needs a long time to dry out. It is more clay than DG. Not the same as STT at all. Plus it is in the shade most of the day.

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Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

Ehhh last time I rode San Juan after the rain is was pretty muddy and nasty in some spots. I was with Rob and we had to turn around after a couple switchbacks.

Good call.

SKINNY · 01-07-2008, 09:06 AM

Ok.. So what So. Cal. trails hold up the best (no mud) after a rain?

MOD EDIT: merged thread

guero · 01-07-2008, 09:09 AM

please 'search', there is another thread about this...

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...fter-rain.html

01-06-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. unleashed	Best place to ride right after the rain other then road rides , where is the best places around to ride right after a storm like this, I'm going stir crazy and was planning on riding oaks a few times after work this week but I dont think its going to happen. . What trails in oc can be ridden right after a rain without killing the trail __________________ All Previous Races and Events 50% offf check it out !!!!!!!!!!! Get that pic you almost bought for half off !!!! http://www.RobbinsPictures.com

01-06-2008, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. unleashed	Yea I figured fontucky is the best place around __________________ All Previous Races and Events 50% offf check it out !!!!!!!!!!! Get that pic you almost bought for half off !!!! http://www.RobbinsPictures.com

01-06-2008, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	I've riden San Juan right after the rain and the conditions seem ideal--great traction, no muddy sections--but, not sure what the dirt is. Just watch for ruts __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

01-06-2008, 09:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. unleashed	IS that the trail that starts up live oak?? I work 2 miles from cooks and always wondered where people were coming from down live oak __________________ All Previous Races and Events 50% offf check it out !!!!!!!!!!! Get that pic you almost bought for half off !!!! http://www.RobbinsPictures.com

01-07-2008, 05:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kid A Work sux then u ride	not that its open now (due to fires) but harding used to hold up well/during the rain. not sure same 'section' but I hit trabuco a week or so before rains and streams were moving. am sure after the rains there a bit deeper. just be preped to get wet __________________ Taco Tuesday Funky Bunch! Come out and play -> http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/group.php?groupid=6

01-06-2008, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	Fontana Has decomposed granite. That stuff is not affected by rain like regular dirt. The people out there training on sat had fun. It rained a lot the night before and the course was fine.

01-06-2008, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Von-Skipp FLOW	Ehhh last time I rode San Juan after the rain is was pretty muddy and nasty in some spots. I was with Rob and we had to turn around after a couple switchbacks.

01-06-2008, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	You can't hurt Trabuco Creek Road. Start at the VQ/CC finish line and head up canyon. KeepsWhatHappens

01-07-2008, 06:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
denmother Queen of the Darkside	Sycamore Canyon in Riverside, lots of DG, rode there yesterday, great traction!!! __________________ 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".

01-07-2008, 06:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chewyeti Trail PIMP.....	Most of Coal Cyn was granite __________________ Chewy THE Yeti Call me Chewy or Aaron THE STABLE: GF rig, Voodoo canzo 29 Big Boys ride.....BIG wheels.

01-07-2008, 06:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
allison Harden the F Up	I'd actually suggest staying off the singletrack entirely for a few days. SJT used to be great after the rains, but a bunch of nice trailwork was done adding dirt to the lower switchbacks. Definitely a good thing for when it is dry, but now it gets muddy when it rains, and we got a lot of it this past weekend. Stick to fire roads or just give the trails a few days to dry out. Looks like once we get through this morning it'll be dry until at least through Friday, with temps in the high-60s. __________________

01-07-2008, 07:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	u all think Carbon Canyon will be rdy? __________________ Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly?

01-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
madrider Bike Therapy Patient	roads? As much as I dislike cars, my new road bike (6 mo) is paying for itself these last few days, I've been able to sneak out for a couple rides in between rains, as roads dry out in hours instead of days. I still try to stay on the bike-only routes if possible... I bought it for an additional riding alternative, it works well as a rain option, I highly recommend a road bike as a second or third bike. It's very different from mtb.

01-07-2008, 08:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cowgirl	I know it doesn't sound like fun....but you can always ride the road...find some steeps in your neighborhood and do interval training...keep riding no matter what especially if your signed up for the VQ or CC....

01-07-2008, 09:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
SKINNY tender loins	Best Trails after a Rain? Ok.. So what So. Cal. trails hold up the best (no mud) after a rain? MOD EDIT: merged thread __________________ JeridJohnson.com SKINNY's Geoladders Dashboard 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Last edited by CalEpic; 01-07-2008 at 09:10 AM. Reason: merged with this thread

01-07-2008, 09:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	please 'search', there is another thread about this... http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...fter-rain.html __________________ tkBLAZER: i didn't ride with the bubbs back than, i was a steven steppie: I plan on hitting it...

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