RR: Altered state of CA

[GP_pilot]

I needed to go for a ride the other day where it wasn’t muddy or closed. So I threw the bike in the car and drove to a regional park. But as I started riding, things were atypical.

Like a freeway overpass with no cars,



Signs but no traffic,



Strange trees,



And warnings of peril that lay ahead.



I was told I couldn’t ride a leisurely pace,



And could only go one-way,



On blue groove singletrack.



Like someone was attempting to read my mind.



So I just railed as fast as I wanted.



Like drinking a smooth, top shelf margarita all day.




But I really craved cheap tequila this trip. Enter South Park.



Hold the salt,



no lime.



Undeniably harsh,



And guaranteed scratchy.



Pure two wheel paradise.



Topped with a night cap descent, just your average DH’ers wet dream…during the day - 1200’ in 2 mi.



55 miles in 3 blissful days. I’m looking forward when work sends me to Phoenix again.

[Burner]

dude, I'd love to be able to ride 55 miles in 3 days AND work

nice RR!

[sheclimbs]

Funny!

AZ is looking good right now!

[Devoid169]

I'm heading out to Phoenix soon - just wondering where that park is? Thanks - Donny - UPDATE: Ah, I googled it - got it now.

[dstepper]

I just got back from a AZ trip and now you are making me want to go back.

Dean

[dirtmistress]

Great report. Well done!!

[sdyeti]

South Mountain is as good as it gets...National or Mormon?

(though my favorite there is Boyscout...DH baby)!

[mazer75]

Man that looks NICE! I need to get out to AZ for some rides (never been). Thanks for the nice pictures!

[GP_pilot]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

South Mountain is as good as it gets...National or Mormon?

(though my favorite there is Boyscout...DH baby)!

Javelina-Mormon-National but had to bail north at Buena Vista down Geronimo (Boyscout?) before my Halogen timed out. Had I more time & daylight, south on Corona Loma to pick up Desert Classic & Beverly Canyon back to the start. Incredible w/ the Full moon.

[bjammin]

If you go to AZ again and don't take me I'll kill you.

[GP_pilot]

Originally Posted by bjammin

If you go to AZ again and don't take me I'll kill you.

Love you too man. Just getting you back for the crappy trails around your new pad. I think we need a training ride prior to heading out to Moab.

[sdyeti]

Yep Geronimo = Boyscout.

GREAT trails and that's one sweet route you took. I used to ride up there on National with my SS...I'm a softy now! You've got me hankering for another trip to PHX and we were just there in November!

Originally Posted by GP_pilot

Javelina-Mormon-National but had to bail north at Buena Vista down Geronimo (Boyscout?) before my Halogen timed out. Had I more time & daylight, south on Corona Loma to pick up Desert Classic & Beverly Canyon back to the start. Incredible w/ the Full moon.

[hoser]

this is gotta be one of the best single tracks of the desert and the photo's kick serious ass. mucho thanko for sharing them

[mtbchip]

The "Zonies" come to California for the summer to cool off.....

Californians go to the desert for.........hmmmmm......hmm....

.....great riding in the winter.

I was in Tucson last April....... fun but HOT HOT HOT, can't imagine riding during the summer (maybe at night with lights would be cooler and KEWL!)

Fantastic photo essay, thanks!

[Pain Freak]

Well is a six hour drive worth riding? Hell yes!

[northshore]

hhhhmmmmmmm the disaster recovery site is over there....

[GP_pilot]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Well is a six hour drive worth riding? Hell yes!

You must drive like an old man , it only takes me 5 from San Diego at 10+ mph and you've got a straight shot across I-10.

[KBL]

I've ridden there once...so far.

Definitely worth the drive.