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TURNERob · 03-20-2006, 08:21 AM

Day 1 we started off with Craig, Kippie, Dell, Steve and myself. We opted for the shuttle ride on Milagrosa and it didn't dissapoint. We were basically the last ones to get to the meeting place where we saw Jame's awesome shuttle bus/trailer. After our very expensive bikes got piled onto the trailer (my 6 Pack on the bottom) we were off to head up the mountain. James was certainly a character, funny guy. The ride had a bit more hike-a-bike and climbing that we expected but it still was a really technical and fun trail. Here are the pics from day 1: If anyone else who went wants to add their pics to the thread from each day feel free.....or if you want to make your own posts that's cool also.

Here is the shuttle bus getting loaded up with about 20 bikes.

The non tubeless/Stan's users quickly learned the pitfalls of running tubes out in the desert. Dell was lucky enough to be the 1st to flat within the first few miles.

This is the view from the top of the hike a bike.

The guys getting some food/gels

A gay pic of me.

View of the mountains in the background with snow.

Kippie attempting the first waterfall drop.

TURNERob · 03-20-2006, 08:24 AM

Another tubed flat victim, this time it was Steve.

Craig and a few other guys taking a rest near the end of the ride. This was the section at the bottom of about a 2-3 mile section of really technical downhill singletrack.....a LOT of fun!

That's all for day 1.....day 2 coming next.

CalEpic · 03-20-2006, 09:20 AM

What an awesome trail. As Rob said, even with the shuttle, there was plenty of climbing/hike-a-bike. Cactus was EVERYWHERE! Those that strayed off trail payed the price. The pictures do not do the ride or the scenery justice. What a great ride to start off the trip with! Note to self: Remember to bring a cooler on the shuttle bus with post-ride coldies. It sucked waiting over an hour for the slackers to finish up.

Here's a few more pics:
#1 Our group up top.
#2 Sweet singletrack
#3 Dell making a hairy drop-in look easy. More than a few on this ride walked this one.

C

outlaw · 03-20-2006, 06:21 PM

Kinda went our own way, and missed ridding with most of you

but here is a couple shots I took

Pain Freak · 03-20-2006, 06:36 PM

Good pics. To bad we didn't get to do Tucson or Sedona with you guys.

Hey Outlaw did you see they went on to Sedona on Saturday and rode? Looked pretty darn good to me. Some say it rained and others say it didn't. I guess it depended where you were at.

outlaw · 03-20-2006, 07:12 PM

Yea I saw, I guess we made the wrong decision,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Good pics. To bad we didn't get to do Tucson or Sedona with you guys.

Hey Outlaw did you see they went on to Sedona on Saturday and rode? Looked pretty darn good to me. Some say it rained and others say it didn't. I guess it depended where you were at.

dirttorpeedo · 03-24-2006, 10:07 AM

hey yous guys what type of cameras is eveyone using

?it would be rather cool to purchase one in the near future.awsome pics.

ECOdork · 03-24-2006, 10:13 AM

I like my Minolta G500 but in cloudy conditions quality suffers.
Personally, I think Rob's sony has produced the best results consistantly.

Von-Skipp · 03-26-2006, 03:04 PM

I have something to teelllll you!!

TURNERob · 03-26-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

I have something to teelllll you!!

Dude, I can't believe those assholes can't fix my damn brakes......I'm pissed!

dukethenuke · 03-26-2006, 05:42 PM

I totally forgot about this dude.

LBmtb · 03-26-2006, 05:46 PM

huh?

dukethenuke · 03-26-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBmtb

huh?

That's why you should have come up on Wed. night

03-20-2006, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	AZ Spring Fling Day 1 Day 1 we started off with Craig, Kippie, Dell, Steve and myself. We opted for the shuttle ride on Milagrosa and it didn't dissapoint. We were basically the last ones to get to the meeting place where we saw Jame's awesome shuttle bus/trailer. After our very expensive bikes got piled onto the trailer (my 6 Pack on the bottom) we were off to head up the mountain. James was certainly a character, funny guy. The ride had a bit more hike-a-bike and climbing that we expected but it still was a really technical and fun trail. Here are the pics from day 1: If anyone else who went wants to add their pics to the thread from each day feel free.....or if you want to make your own posts that's cool also. Here is the shuttle bus getting loaded up with about 20 bikes. The non tubeless/Stan's users quickly learned the pitfalls of running tubes out in the desert. Dell was lucky enough to be the 1st to flat within the first few miles. This is the view from the top of the hike a bike. The guys getting some food/gels A gay pic of me. View of the mountains in the background with snow. Kippie attempting the first waterfall drop. Last edited by TURNERob; 03-20-2006 at 09:19 AM.

03-20-2006, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Good pics. To bad we didn't get to do Tucson or Sedona with you guys. Hey Outlaw did you see they went on to Sedona on Saturday and rode? Looked pretty darn good to me. Some say it rained and others say it didn't. I guess it depended where you were at. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-26-2006, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Von-Skipp FLOW	I have something to teelllll you!! __________________ Ladera Cyclery

03-26-2006, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	huh? __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

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03-20-2006, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Another tubed flat victim, this time it was Steve. Craig and a few other guys taking a rest near the end of the ride. This was the section at the bottom of about a 2-3 mile section of really technical downhill singletrack.....a LOT of fun! That's all for day 1.....day 2 coming next.

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dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	hey yous guys what type of cameras is eveyone using ?it would be rather cool to purchase one in the near future.awsome pics.

03-24-2006, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
ECOdork Pope of Chili Town	I like my Minolta G500 but in cloudy conditions quality suffers. Personally, I think Rob's sony has produced the best results consistantly.

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dukethenuke Faster than you	I totally forgot about this dude.

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