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03-23-2008, 09:01 PM
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Harden the F Up
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Revisiting old friends [Noble Canyon, et al]
Ahhh... home again.
 Today I got re-acquainted with some old friends, and came to the realization that it's always great to do that. Justin had a few issues to iron out with the Enduro last night, so stayed up fairly late getting it all dialed in. I wasn't sure what bike I would be riding today until last night, and wasn't super stoked about having the extra weight and pedal bob. But, I patted my trusty steed on the top tube last night and knew he'd be up for the challenge. Noble is, afterall, his trail. Noble was the first ride I ever took the Enduro on, and is probably its most ridden trail. After riding Noble on the Enduro I felt like I had progressed almost tenfold as a rider. Climbing the techy rock sections was easier, and I had the confidence to try Widowmaker, the lower log jump, Stairway to Hell, and the Roman Wall. Having a 6" FS bike may just give you the suspension to make it seem like you have skilz, but I am okay with that. So, we get to the parking lot... meet Greg, see Woody and Jen. It has been too long since we rode with Woody and Jen. Always a fun time since they are great riders. I hopped on the Enduro. OMG. It was so AWKWARD! To have the saddle height correct I can barely touch the ground with one foot when sitting on it, and since it's got such a short stem I felt like I was sitting on top of the front wheel. I pedaled it around the lot and just felt weird. I was amazed at how weird it felt, in fact. Lowered the suspension so it was in "climb mode" and up I started to pedal. The rocks are tough. They always are. I made a few sections I hadn't previously following Woody's clean lines through them. Then just started to hike. Justin's FS big wheels rolled over stuff pretty well... Did he make it, though?  For the first time ever, he did:  I felt like I was actually kinda keeping up okay in the beginning, so that was good. Descending Whore was a blast, as always... There were creek crossings EVERYWHERE! I don't at all recall in the last two years seeing any on Whore at all, much less there being 4+  Then came the pavement climb. We all took it pretty easy. I don't think any of us stopped at all. Short snack break at the oak tree (it was windy, yo) and on we continued toward Indian Creek.  It was tough climbing, as always. My legs were tired. Despite not having a ton of mileage in them, they were sore and screaming for respite. It was gorgeous out, though. Normally the wind bothers me, but it felt almost cleansing today.  Yes, I too was in disbelief... there was water flowing down Waterfall!!  Jen, rolling  A few of my "old friends"  It was great to be back together.  Somewhere along Indian Creek up to Noble we picked up another rider (UCCyclery) and after Penny Pines we lost him, and Woody and Jen to the descent. But, we picked up two more. Two college kids celebrating the end of midterms before spring break were out. One was crazy enough to have a demo SS!! Hopefully they sign up. Mark and his buddy Alex "Crash Test Dummy". BLT    Heading up to Agua Dulce  Justin, Alex, and Greg on top of the world (at least our world, today)  |
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03-23-2008, 09:08 PM
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Wow, great allison, glad you decided to post.The lake looks awesome, more water than usual.How was widow maker? Did you all clean it? I like the rock jump before the log jump!
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DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot!  You can quote me on that!JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!! |
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03-23-2008, 09:08 PM
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Harden the F Up
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The boys descending some fairly freshly cut new turns
 Crash Test Dummy checks out the upper log jump  Look, ma, my big wheels CAN fly!  Alex hits the log jump... HT's don't fly so well  At least he's looking where he wants to go! Right into some brush  The box is ready to go again  Water in the Woods   Big Laguna full of water again   No photoshop here  Oops! Crash Test Dummy goes down again...  Greg and I were standing off to the side... Alex blew right by me and I thought he totally was going out to take out Greg, but somehow his bike stopped just short and he crashed softly into the babbling brook below. Wet, but fairly unharmed.  "Can I do it again?"  Justin hits Baby's Back  So good I had to take two  Lower playground  Mark goes for it as well  Tail whipped box  d00d's THANKS for the presents!   Ahhhh...........  |
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TCB (03-23-2008),
un-kola (03-23-2008)
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03-23-2008, 09:09 PM
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Nice pics as always! I love the wheel pic, very creative. Sounds and looks like you had a great day.
I am sure my solo spin around Sycamore Canyon was just as fun!! YEAH RIGHT!!
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03-23-2008, 09:09 PM
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there are tons of new jumps out there. it has been a while and people have built all kinds of stuff! need to go back soon! |
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03-23-2008, 09:15 PM
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DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that!JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!! |
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03-23-2008, 09:16 PM
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Harden the F Up
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Weather was perfect, actually. Wind kept the temps down early in the day. It was 66 in the parking lot when we left. |
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03-23-2008, 09:18 PM
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Where's Allison?
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Great shots!! Next time!! I know Casper. Super nice guy!! I was whupped today. Did an easy road ride. 87 miles, 9500 feet of climbing!!
JUUSt kidding!! Seriously.Kidding!! If I'd gone to my moms, I'd have come but it's such a haul from L.A. Looks like fun..  I had that other Guinness tonight. Then I got a headache 20 minutes later! Looks like my drinkin' days are long gone. Could be a good thing or a bad thing. 
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03-23-2008, 09:19 PM
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Harden the F Up
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 FWIW, if you get a headache after a beer, it just means you didn't drink enough  |
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dirtmistress (03-23-2008)
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03-23-2008, 09:20 PM
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I need to get out there again. I dont crash a whole lot, but at noble, well I think the rocks know me, and have something against me!
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DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that!JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!! |
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