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CalEpic · 06:00 AM

Just a few pics to get the ball rolling. I had a great time.

My son and wife(Mscalepic)

Trouble and Marizel

Top of Ernie Maxwell trail

KeepsWhatHappens

Well I guess I'll start off this ride report by saying thank you to Allison for setting this thing up.

About 60 people showed up so obviously there will be multiple ride reports mixed in this thread. My family and I had a blast with a nice mix of camping, riding and socializing.

The weather was ideal for riding with temps in the 60s during the day. But at night it got cuh-cuh-cuh-cold. With so many people we couldn't all fit around one firepit so we had at about a half dozen mini-parties going each night. Kristine and I tried to socialize and circulate as best we could with two kids in tow. But once they were asleep...woohoo! It was really great getting to meet and hang out with so many cool STR folks. Thanks to everyone for making this weekend so much fun.

Here's just a teaser while I prep the rest of the photos...

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KeepsWhatHappens

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Mark and I head out on the 24 hour course Friday afternoon.

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Mark in the pines.

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My daughter Megan loves camping.

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This is REAL camping!

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Been saving this one for a special occasion like the camping trip.

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My son Ryan enjoying the fire.

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Megan munching Chips and salsa.

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Gene's protein dinner.

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Good times around the campfire.

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Ditto.

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Dean and crew rolling out Saturday morning.

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Steppie's group.

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At 10am Kristine and I headed out with about 10 more riders to do the 24 hours course. Brenda's son Chris watched our kids. Thanks Chris!

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Heading up the first climb. There was mud and water in places it isn't normally found which made the climb more technical.

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Tim from Switchback hammering.

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Karen aka kpeony

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Kristine aka Singletrack Angel

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Kristine heading out into the meadow.

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Over the shoulder while riding shot. Don't try this at home kids! Mark waving to me.

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Cameron, Rich aka RichieRich and Jason aka Mtnbikej

KeepsWhatHappens

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Suzanne on some sweet meadow singletrack.

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Brenda checking out Kristine who took a little spill here.

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Carnage?

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Rich showing how to handle that corner on the inside line.

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And Sherry shows how to handle it on the outside corner.

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After the morning ride Brenda heads out for a camp ground ride..with beer in hand.

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Later in the day we did a family ride. This is my son Ryan on the trail-a-bike.

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Saturday night campfire good times.

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I get into the shot.

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Kristine making smores.

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Smore making lessons.

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Gene after his crash...possible cracked or broken rib! Get better Gene.

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Hugh showing off his smores skills. Step 1

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Step 2

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Jessie with two beers in hand!

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These guys look mesmerized by the fire.

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Neil aka 1x1clyde, I love his style.

xhuskr

looked like fun...someday I'll make it out on a STR camping trip!

Just_me

We had an awesome weekend!! Thanks to the Mann's for iinstigating the gig. We haven't camped in 6 years but we managed to resurrect all our gear and headed out Friday afternoon. Got there in time to set up camp and do a Sunset ride too. Saturday we headed out with Donna as our ring leader and ended up putting in 24.77 miles. Today went on the Mann ride and did 16.67 miles. Just finished lunch and are on our way back home. I'll let the Denmother post the details!

1080P

Nothing bonds friends like a meal, drinks and dessert, (can you say Somemores) on a cold night gathered outdoors around a campfire in the mountains. Great RR pics.

mtnbikej

These RR will all get merged together, so I will continue on with this one.

Very fun weekend. Always love camping out at Hurkey.

By the time I got out there Friday night, it was close to 10:30pm. It was cold, but it didn't feel that cold. Got the tent setup in the back of the truck and by that time was around 12:00-12:30.

Hoped in the sleeping bag, that is when it hit me that it was pretty damn cold..... didn't have too much trouble falling asleep.....at least once the really noisy campsite finally quieted down

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Got up and had no intention of going on the "A" group ride. So along with the rest of the Switchback crew, KeepsWhatHappens, SingletrackAngel, BrendaGilbert, Mrs. Mtnbikej and some others....not really good with names......we headed off to take a loop around the 24hr course.

The running water on the first climb out of the campground has done a number on it......lots of ruts and sand. We usually camp there later in the summer so there is no running water in the creek. Seemed odd to ride through the mud on the first climb.

All got to the top of the meadow and decided to do a little exploring. Rode some singletrack off to the left of the fireroad before you continue down the 24hr course. We then ran into Mr. Hobbs, who I loaned my backup bike to......turns out he cracked his frame on the first climb.

At the hard 180 degree turn that splits the 24 hrs course, half the group returned straight down to camp while the rest of us continued on to complete the course.

Started out on a night ride last night....was actually warmer on the trail than at camp. Turned around early....the ride was way over one of the riders' head.

Got up this morning and went out to do Southridge Trail.......wow.....what a trail. Think it is my new favorite.

Got back with about 30 minutes to get packed, loaded and out before 1:00.

Was kind of nice to just kick back and relax...meet some new people......and chill.

Cowgirl's son Camron & Kpeony

Another shot with the group following

Crossing the Meadow

Cowgirl

Mrs. Mtnbikej

There goes the Conga Line.....wait for me!!!!

Cowgirl climbing outta the Meadow

Singletrack Angel climbing outta the Meadow

Mrs. Mtnbikej breaking in the new Felt

Mrs. Mtnbikej & KeepsWhatHappens negotiating the rocky switchback.

John looks like he is having a blast

Kpeony

Carnage.........Singeltrack Angel goes down

Cowgirl's turn......

RichieRich makes it look easy....

Cowgirl makin' it look easy......

Kpeony screaming down after the meadow....

Cowgirl giving the new Bionicon a workout.....

Singletrack Angel showing the trail who's boss.

Great weekend...can't wait to go again.


CalEpic Col. Clink	RR: STR Hurkey Creek Campout Just a few pics to get the ball rolling. I had a great time. My son and wife(Mscalepic) Trouble and Marizel Top of Ernie Maxwell trail __________________ tkblazer: you pedaled up mathis? nice, i'm scared to ride down it Last edited by CalEpic : 04-07-2008 at 06:00 AM. Reason: Merged threads


KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	STR Hurkey Creek Campout Well I guess I'll start off this ride report by saying thank you to Allison for setting this thing up. About 60 people showed up so obviously there will be multiple ride reports mixed in this thread. My family and I had a blast with a nice mix of camping, riding and socializing. The weather was ideal for riding with temps in the 60s during the day. But at night it got cuh-cuh-cuh-cold. With so many people we couldn't all fit around one firepit so we had at about a half dozen mini-parties going each night. Kristine and I tried to socialize and circulate as best we could with two kids in tow. But once they were asleep...woohoo! It was really great getting to meet and hang out with so many cool STR folks. Thanks to everyone for making this weekend so much fun. Here's just a teaser while I prep the rest of the photos... Hurkey001.jpg __________________ KeepsWhatHappens


xhuskr Powered by Guinness	looked like fun...someday I'll make it out on a STR camping trip! __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it.


Just_me Mr. Denmother	Awesome weekend We had an awesome weekend!! Thanks to the Mann's for iinstigating the gig. We haven't camped in 6 years but we managed to resurrect all our gear and headed out Friday afternoon. Got there in time to set up camp and do a Sunset ride too. Saturday we headed out with Donna as our ring leader and ended up putting in 24.77 miles. Today went on the Mann ride and did 16.67 miles. Just finished lunch and are on our way back home. I'll let the Denmother post the details!


1080P between 661&90210	Nothing bonds friends like a meal, drinks and dessert, (can you say Somemores) on a cold night gathered outdoors around a campfire in the mountains. Great RR pics. __________________ You misunderstood.... I need the screwdriver not for myself but to loosen a few screws of those around me so I can fit in! Kanga


mtnbikej Warrior Society Member	These RR will all get merged together, so I will continue on with this one. Very fun weekend. Always love camping out at Hurkey. By the time I got out there Friday night, it was close to 10:30pm. It was cold, but it didn't feel that cold. Got the tent setup in the back of the truck and by that time was around 12:00-12:30. Hoped in the sleeping bag, that is when it hit me that it was pretty damn cold..... didn't have too much trouble falling asleep.....at least once the really noisy campsite finally quieted down. Got up and had no intention of going on the "A" group ride. So along with the rest of the Switchback crew, KeepsWhatHappens, SingletrackAngel, BrendaGilbert, Mrs. Mtnbikej and some others....not really good with names......we headed off to take a loop around the 24hr course. The running water on the first climb out of the campground has done a number on it......lots of ruts and sand. We usually camp there later in the summer so there is no running water in the creek. Seemed odd to ride through the mud on the first climb. All got to the top of the meadow and decided to do a little exploring. Rode some singletrack off to the left of the fireroad before you continue down the 24hr course. We then ran into Mr. Hobbs, who I loaned my backup bike to......turns out he cracked his frame on the first climb. At the hard 180 degree turn that splits the 24 hrs course, half the group returned straight down to camp while the rest of us continued on to complete the course. Started out on a night ride last night....was actually warmer on the trail than at camp. Turned around early....the ride was way over one of the riders' head. Got up this morning and went out to do Southridge Trail.......wow.....what a trail. Think it is my new favorite. Got back with about 30 minutes to get packed, loaded and out before 1:00. Was kind of nice to just kick back and relax...meet some new people......and chill. Cowgirl's son Camron & Kpeony Another shot with the group following Crossing the Meadow Cowgirl Mrs. Mtnbikej There goes the Conga Line.....wait for me!!!! Cowgirl climbing outta the Meadow Singletrack Angel climbing outta the Meadow Mrs. Mtnbikej breaking in the new Felt Mrs. Mtnbikej & KeepsWhatHappens negotiating the rocky switchback. John looks like he is having a blast Kpeony Carnage.........Singeltrack Angel goes down Cowgirl's turn...... RichieRich makes it look easy.... Cowgirl makin' it look easy...... Kpeony screaming down after the meadow.... Cowgirl giving the new Bionicon a workout..... Singletrack Angel showing the trail who's boss. Great weekend...can't wait to go again. __________________ http://www.switchbackcyclery.com http://warriorssociety.org

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