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supralight · 05-09-2008, 02:19 PM

Next week im going to be in Palm Springs for work and i want to know if theres any one on here that lives/rides there to show me some trails. im not sure what time i'd be able to ride, but im thinking late afternoon/early evening. if this sounds cool and would like to have someone else come on your weekly/after work rides please chime in and let me know!

thanks and hope to see you out there!

Ian

supralight · 05-09-2008, 05:46 PM

bump! i really want to ride next week but i dont want to go it alone.

dweinberg01 · 05-09-2008, 10:30 PM

Check with the guys at Palm Springs cyclery. Really good group o guys there and they will probably be willing to ride with you. Other wise, check out www.mountainbikebill.com. He has good ride descriptions and how to get there. The goat trails behind Vons on hwy 111 are a fun ride.

Whatever you do, bring plenty of water.Even afternoon/evening rides are blazing hot there this time of year.

dhmike · 05-10-2008, 05:44 AM

i might be down to ride with you , but it's hard for me to make riding plans during the week do to work reasons.

1080P · 05-10-2008, 09:06 AM

Find out if a 4" bike is going to be enough for any trail before you take that Superlite out in the desert. Some of the stuff out there is technical and may require more travel in the suspension department.

RacinJason · 05-10-2008, 09:31 AM

I didn't know you lived in Indio / palm springs area.
It is about to start getting hot out there. last year we went out there and rode some trail up there that was fun. The palm springs cyclery guys told me about it.
We might go out that way again its not that far.

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Originally Posted by dhmike

i might be down to ride with you , but it's hard for me to make riding plans during the week do to work reasons.

supralight · 05-10-2008, 09:37 AM

thanks for the info!
im down for whatever. if its too sketch, i'll just walk that section. no worries right?
i dont live out there. im just going to be there for work

1080P · 05-10-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supralight

thanks for the info!
im down for whatever. if its too sketch, i'll just walk that section. no worries right?
i dont live out there. im just going to be there for work

Sean, just be careful... it's a desert out there, lots of rocks popping up. You have low BB height for the pedals t whack rocks with and 4" front and rear. Ride safe, ride smart, realize this isn't buff single track like up at Soquel, it's got plenty of rough stuff that is in no way XC rated.

Get some Stans or Slimed tubes if you don't want flats.

CalEpic · 05-10-2008, 04:17 PM

As mentioned above, it will be hot. At least 90+ this time of year. Take lots of water and tubes

supralight · 05-11-2008, 10:10 PM

thanks im doin the slimed tubes. imma get them at palm city cyclery or some other place nearby, as i'm not bringing my floor pump. oh and mike i'll be in rancho mirage. call me sometime on tuesdsay (pref. b4 lunch)

thanks!

strobelite · 05-11-2008, 11:33 PM

ill let you take my mission if you want!

ill let you take my mission if you want.

supralight · 05-12-2008, 06:25 PM

lol sorry... im already here. its so effin beautiful. in the (insert cool season here), we should do a bike camping trip.

05-09-2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
supralight saved by trailjesus	any one ride in palm springs? Next week im going to be in Palm Springs for work and i want to know if theres any one on here that lives/rides there to show me some trails. im not sure what time i'd be able to ride, but im thinking late afternoon/early evening. if this sounds cool and would like to have someone else come on your weekly/after work rides please chime in and let me know! thanks and hope to see you out there! Ian

05-10-2008, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
1080P Molasses Boy	Find out if a 4" bike is going to be enough for any trail before you take that Superlite out in the desert. Some of the stuff out there is technical and may require more travel in the suspension department. __________________ 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 "Never open a can of worms, unless you are going fishing"

05-10-2008, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	As mentioned above, it will be hot. At least 90+ this time of year. Take lots of water and tubes __________________ tkblazer: you pedaled up mathis? nice, i'm scared to ride down it

05-11-2008, 11:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
strobelite underwear folder	ill let you take my mission if you want! ill let you take my mission if you want. __________________ Shin guards are for whoosies! JoeTruth:I could never trust stiff wood between my legs!

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05-09-2008, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
supralight saved by trailjesus	bump! i really want to ride next week but i dont want to go it alone.

05-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
dweinberg01 But is my bike okay?	Check with the guys at Palm Springs cyclery. Really good group o guys there and they will probably be willing to ride with you. Other wise, check out www.mountainbikebill.com. He has good ride descriptions and how to get there. The goat trails behind Vons on hwy 111 are a fun ride. Whatever you do, bring plenty of water.Even afternoon/evening rides are blazing hot there this time of year.

05-10-2008, 05:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
dhmike Senior Member	i might be down to ride with you , but it's hard for me to make riding plans during the week do to work reasons.

05-10-2008, 09:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
supralight saved by trailjesus	thanks for the info! im down for whatever. if its too sketch, i'll just walk that section. no worries right? i dont live out there. im just going to be there for work

05-11-2008, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
supralight saved by trailjesus	thanks im doin the slimed tubes. imma get them at palm city cyclery or some other place nearby, as i'm not bringing my floor pump. oh and mike i'll be in rancho mirage. call me sometime on tuesdsay (pref. b4 lunch) thanks!

05-12-2008, 06:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
supralight saved by trailjesus	lol sorry... im already here. its so effin beautiful. in the (insert cool season here), we should do a bike camping trip.

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