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sladnas · 03-15-2008, 10:45 PM

Just wanted to share a pic I snapped today during the ride. I love it up there.

The concise RR: very cold, lots of water crossings, tons of fun, challenging myself, upping the ante, getting chased by a snow storm.

I cleaned Widow Maker, Stairway to Hell, Roman Wall and Extra Credit. Thanks Aqua.

PacMan · 03-15-2008, 10:53 PM

Definitely an awesome ride today--thanks for the idea Mark. I actually rocked the full face more for warmth than anything else. It was COLD!!

Looped BLT, then DH'd to the bottom. Ran into Steve/Aqua at the beginning of Stairway and was the lucky recipient of his expert coaching down Stairway and all the way down Extra Credit. Got to see him hit some amazing stuff, including his new "Razor's Edge/Psycho roller. I'd have to say the repeated sessioning down Extra Credit was the highlight of the day.

Tally for the day: Finally cleaned Widow Maker. Finally sacked up and hucked the log. Finally cleaned Stairway to Hell--thanks to Steve/Aqua's coaching. Cleaned all of Extra Credit, albeit in sections.

Hitting the log

Aqua's Razor's Edge/Psycho roll--the pic does it NO justice!!

bajamtnbkr · 03-15-2008, 11:01 PM

I hope you have more pictures!!

PacMan · 03-15-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamtnbkr

I hope you have more pictures!!

Mark only took a handful. Sorry. We were having too much fun to stop for more!

J_Sims · 03-15-2008, 11:39 PM

[quote=PacMan;234500]Definitely an awesome ride today--thanks for the idea Mark.

Looped BLT, then DH'd to the bottom.

Oh yeah Thanks for the Call Homee

PacMan · 03-15-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Sims

Oh yeah Thanks for the Call Homee

Oops. Sorry Jeff. I owe you one.

We're going to do it again soon.

Seat Sniffer · 03-16-2008, 04:53 AM

nice pics. sorry i had to sit this one out. i would've definitely died in the cold with the shape i'm in

glad you guys had a fun/safe ride.

DBD · 03-16-2008, 05:04 AM

Looks like a great ride.

bjammin · 03-16-2008, 07:28 AM

Good job Doug. Nice RR mark, wish I was there.
It's been a while since there was something useful from SD on this board.

sladnas · 03-16-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bajamtnbkr

I hope you have more pictures!!

Sorry...I really did only take a few. Here's one more of Aqua at the end of his Psycho Roller. The pic truly doesn't demonstrate anything about the razor's edge you have to conquer on this thing.

Simko · 03-16-2008, 09:26 AM

I took my wife for a melloow ride on Big Laguna Trail yesterday, one word: FREEZING! We had a fun ride and finished just ahead of the snow. We saw this by the campground..........

b5driver · 03-16-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Oops. Sorry Jeff. I owe you one.

We're going to do it again soon.

I'd be up for this too when you guys go back out. Sounds like a fun ride and maybe a good intro to Noble?

bjammin · 03-16-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by b5driver

I'd be up for this too when you guys go back out. Sounds like a fun ride and maybe a good intro to Noble?

Scott, we're heading out there on the 23rd (easter). It'll be the whole 35+ mile tour if your interested.

PacMan · 03-16-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by b5driver

I'd be up for this too when you guys go back out. Sounds like a fun ride and maybe a good intro to Noble?

For sure. I'll drop you a line next time. I didn't think you'd be able to be gone that long, so I never mentioned it.

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Originally Posted by bjammin

Good job Doug. Nice RR mark, wish I was there.

Thanks B. It would've been cool if you could've made it!! I am so glad to have the monkey that is Widow Maker off my back. I also never thought I'd clean Stairway that day. I figured I would someday, but never thought yesterday would be the day.

I also kind of think my Haro was more of a handicap than a bonus. All the extra weight really made me tired. I want to go back as soon as I get the new 36TALAS on the Yeti next week.

Here's one more of me finally doing Widow Maker:

dirtmistress · 03-16-2008, 08:04 PM

Widow maker is an irritating bug on my butt too.
My head did not let me clean it last time and that's been the first time I haven't. Funny how things change. Trails and people!
Been 2 years since I was there and I hope to make it on the 23rd!

Big Dick · 03-16-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sladnas

The pic truly doesn't demonstrate anything about the razor's edge you have to conquer on this thing.

Meh. It doesn't look like that big of a deal.

Evil Chocula · 03-16-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dick

Meh. It doesn't look like that big of a deal.

Hey, how's that jump holding up in the Alpine area? And, you got the chops to come give Vietnam a ride?

sladnas · 03-16-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dick

Meh. It doesn't look like that big of a deal.

03-15-2008, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Definitely an awesome ride today--thanks for the idea Mark. I actually rocked the full face more for warmth than anything else. It was COLD!! Looped BLT, then DH'd to the bottom. Ran into Steve/Aqua at the beginning of Stairway and was the lucky recipient of his expert coaching down Stairway and all the way down Extra Credit. Got to see him hit some amazing stuff, including his new "Razor's Edge/Psycho roller. I'd have to say the repeated sessioning down Extra Credit was the highlight of the day. Tally for the day: Finally cleaned Widow Maker. Finally sacked up and hucked the log. Finally cleaned Stairway to Hell--thanks to Steve/Aqua's coaching. Cleaned all of Extra Credit, albeit in sections. Hitting the log Aqua's Razor's Edge/Psycho roll--the pic does it NO justice!! __________________ Less typing...more riding.

03-15-2008, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	[quote=PacMan;234500]Definitely an awesome ride today--thanks for the idea Mark. Looped BLT, then DH'd to the bottom. Oh yeah Thanks for the Call Homee __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

03-16-2008, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
DBD I'm a cyclist	Looks like a great ride. __________________ Progressive Cycle Association CORBA IMBA California

03-15-2008, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
bajamtnbkr STR Veteran	I hope you have more pictures!!

03-16-2008, 04:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Seat Sniffer STR Veteran	nice pics. sorry i had to sit this one out. i would've definitely died in the cold with the shape i'm in glad you guys had a fun/safe ride.

03-16-2008, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	Good job Doug. Nice RR mark, wish I was there. It's been a while since there was something useful from SD on this board.

03-16-2008, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
dirtmistress	Widow maker is an irritating bug on my butt too. My head did not let me clean it last time and that's been the first time I haven't. Funny how things change. Trails and people! Been 2 years since I was there and I hope to make it on the 23rd! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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