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ThinkFast · 04-01-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

Great RR Troy! Can't wait to see what you do to top this one!

One question: where is that drop down with the hose into the start of Bell? (your first photo) I've been up and down Bell several times and have never seen that.

The embankment with the hose is off of Trabuco Rd. Once up the embankment we rode Bell View for a short distance before we got to Bell Ridge. It's at the very beginning of the ride.

Here's the GL playback: http://www.geoladders.com/gps_route_...route_id=13237

OMR · 04-01-2008, 05:03 PM

I was planning on doing this ride..... and then I dicovered that I had to wash my hair (much more important!).... all kidding aside, major props to you guys who finished this masochistic endeavor. I've done all the sections but never at one time nor have I hiked up Bell.

You guys keep this up and you'll be as old as I am in a couple of years.

Congrats to all who participated & volunteered!

CPATCRASH · 04-01-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OMR

I was planning on doing this ride..... and then I dicovered that I had to wash my hair (much more important!).... all kidding aside, major props to you guys who finished this masochistic endeavor. I've done all the sections but never at one time nor have I hiked up Bell.

You guys keep this up and you'll be as old as I am in a couple of years.

Congrats to all who participated & volunteered!

It's never to late. You can still hike up Bell. I was going to do it Saturday but am having my teeth pulled out one at a time instead.

KeepsWhatHappens · 04-01-2008, 06:07 PM

I still have a cached brush trimmer, gas ,water, loppers, etc about 3-4 miles up there on Bell from a year or two ago while doing trail maintenance. That's how unmotivated I am to hike back up there and that's without a bike!

bighit8 · 04-01-2008, 06:52 PM

Crazy route. I guess I need to step it up a bit.Im in for some long rides. I am in training mode (per-say) for VQ next year!

jonathan_sykes81 · 04-01-2008, 07:31 PM

Great job on the ride and congrats to all the finishers. Looks like a lot of fun.

dwrads · 04-01-2008, 08:11 PM

More pictures from Bell Ridge.

Jesse Beck hiking up Bell

Greg Groom dropping in.

CPATCRASH · 04-01-2008, 08:15 PM

Nice pictures Dave! I can't wait to see what is in store for next year.

dwrads · 04-01-2008, 08:50 PM

Check out this link for photos from the Ultra Quest. Look for the Ultra Quest 2008 link at the top of the page. For best viewing chose the slideshow!

DW

http://www.freemanimages.com/Bill_Fr...otographs.html

CPATCRASH · 04-01-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dwrads

Check out this link for photos from the Ultra Quest. Look for the Ultra Quest 2008 link at the top of the page. For best viewing chose the slideshow!

DW

http://www.freemanimages.com/Bill_Fr...otographs.html

Great pictures, thanks.

singletrack · 04-01-2008, 09:11 PM

This ride will be entrenched in my memory for years to come. A Chiquito and Pinos ride should be cake now... Thanks to everyone who made this happen.

genusmtbkr5 · 04-01-2008, 09:16 PM

Anyone know if this will be an annual event? I'd like to give it a go next year as long as it doesn't interfere with the VQ.

bighit8 · 04-01-2008, 09:30 PM

Gene, since Im not going anywhere soon, nor is STR where are them training rides to kill me.For real, im looking at training as a year round thing!

KeepsWhatHappens · 04-01-2008, 09:42 PM

Awesome photos on the Bill Freeman link. Love the bridge shot on Yeager..Suggest everyone check it out. Bill realy deserves alot of credit for riding all that way and taking photos along the way.

Way to go Calvin for nailing 3rd place! But seriously just to finish this grueling route in a days amount of light is very impressive!

Jonnyc · 04-03-2008, 04:58 PM

I was going to do it but I had to clean my trash cans.

dwrads · 04-03-2008, 09:15 PM

Hey Jonny C. Wish you could have been there.

More photos from Yeager.

JJ Beck

Upper Yeager

The Bridge

The Mesa

The lower steeps

The bottom drop, don't look down just drop in!

DW

sir crashalot · 04-04-2008, 09:11 AM

yaeger looks fun...I'm thinking a good shorter loop would be up Trabuco, along Bell ridge & down Yaeger.
Is the turnoff onto Yaeger from Bell obvious, or is it
"hidden?"

dwrads · 04-04-2008, 09:32 AM

Sir Crashalot, the Yeager trurn off is not signed, (thank god) But if you are looking for it you'll see it. It's between the two hikes as your going down.

DW

singletrack · 04-04-2008, 10:05 AM

great pics. I don't think water will be an issue on Bell for a while. Thanks again. Make it into a semi-annual ride... San Gabriels, another Big Group Ride- Ride All Day!

Bobby

dwrads · 04-04-2008, 01:18 PM

Just is case you're planning on there being water on Bell.

All traces of that water stop have vanished. I removed it yesterday.

DW

04-01-2008, 06:52 PM	#45 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Crazy route. I guess I need to step it up a bit.Im in for some long rides. I am in training mode (per-say) for VQ next year! __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

04-01-2008, 08:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Nice pictures Dave! I can't wait to see what is in store for next year. __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

04-01-2008, 09:16 PM	#52 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Anyone know if this will be an annual event? I'd like to give it a go next year as long as it doesn't interfere with the VQ. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

04-01-2008, 09:30 PM	#53 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Gene, since Im not going anywhere soon, nor is STR where are them training rides to kill me.For real, im looking at training as a year round thing! __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

04-04-2008, 09:11 AM	#57 (permalink)
sir crashalot defending Lady Singletrac	yaeger yaeger looks fun...I'm thinking a good shorter loop would be up Trabuco, along Bell ridge & down Yaeger. Is the turnoff onto Yaeger from Bell obvious, or is it "hidden?" __________________ "Oh man, my bikes broken again" "what's wrong with it now?" "I think it needs a new rider" "That sounds expensive..."

04-01-2008, 05:03 PM	#42 (permalink)
OMR	Awesome is a word that comes to mind.... I was planning on doing this ride..... and then I dicovered that I had to wash my hair (much more important!).... all kidding aside, major props to you guys who finished this masochistic endeavor. I've done all the sections but never at one time nor have I hiked up Bell. You guys keep this up and you'll be as old as I am in a couple of years. Congrats to all who participated & volunteered! __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

04-01-2008, 06:07 PM	#44 (permalink)
KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	I still have a cached brush trimmer, gas ,water, loppers, etc about 3-4 miles up there on Bell from a year or two ago while doing trail maintenance. That's how unmotivated I am to hike back up there and that's without a bike!

04-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#46 (permalink)
jonathan_sykes81 GET FORMULA	Great job on the ride and congrats to all the finishers. Looks like a lot of fun.

04-01-2008, 08:11 PM	#47 (permalink)
dwrads	More pictures from Bell Ridge. Jesse Beck hiking up Bell Greg Groom dropping in. __________________ Mountain Biking is NOT a religion

04-01-2008, 08:50 PM	#49 (permalink)
dwrads	Check out this link for photos from the Ultra Quest. Look for the Ultra Quest 2008 link at the top of the page. For best viewing chose the slideshow! DW http://www.freemanimages.com/Bill_Fr...otographs.html __________________ Mountain Biking is NOT a religion

04-01-2008, 09:11 PM	#51 (permalink)
singletrack chasing the dragon	This ride will be entrenched in my memory for years to come. A Chiquito and Pinos ride should be cake now... Thanks to everyone who made this happen.

04-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#54 (permalink)
KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	Awesome photos on the Bill Freeman link. Love the bridge shot on Yeager..Suggest everyone check it out. Bill realy deserves alot of credit for riding all that way and taking photos along the way. Way to go Calvin for nailing 3rd place! But seriously just to finish this grueling route in a days amount of light is very impressive!

04-03-2008, 04:58 PM	#55 (permalink)
Jonnyc Junior Member	I was going to do it but I had to clean my trash cans.

04-03-2008, 09:15 PM	#56 (permalink)
dwrads	Hey Jonny C. Wish you could have been there. More photos from Yeager. JJ Beck Upper Yeager The Bridge The Mesa The lower steeps The bottom drop, don't look down just drop in! DW __________________ Mountain Biking is NOT a religion

04-04-2008, 09:32 AM	#58 (permalink)
dwrads	Sir Crashalot, the Yeager trurn off is not signed, (thank god) But if you are looking for it you'll see it. It's between the two hikes as your going down. DW __________________ Mountain Biking is NOT a religion

04-04-2008, 10:05 AM	#59 (permalink)
singletrack chasing the dragon	great pics. I don't think water will be an issue on Bell for a while. Thanks again. Make it into a semi-annual ride... San Gabriels, another Big Group Ride- Ride All Day! Bobby

04-04-2008, 01:18 PM	#60 (permalink)
dwrads	Just is case you're planning on there being water on Bell. All traces of that water stop have vanished. I removed it yesterday. DW __________________ Mountain Biking is NOT a religion

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