RR: SART fun!

[DISCO]

Can't upload the files from work but still want to thank all particiapants for reminding me what mountain biking is all about!

[davidB]

Originally Posted by RacinJason

I heard that a video was being shot for the first hr of the ride. I can't wait to see how it turned out.

who shot it?

[RacinJason]

Jared had Go Pro cameras on the front and rear of his bike for the whole ride who knows if it worked well. I would be interested in seeing how it turned out.

Originally Posted by davidB

who shot it?

[OMR]

Originally Posted by FFW

Any time you're up Palmdale area, I'd be happy to return the favor with some local riding and brews.

That brings up a good point, foreign grasshopper from Palmdale ... what kind of trails and riding do you have in the your area?

BTW: Glad you could join us!

[CC]

Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

CC- I think Jared owes you a new phone for saving Caleb. While the rest of us were busy feeding our faces you were being a lifeguard! Nice job of moving fast!

Naaw, it was just instinct. Obviously if I had to do it again I wouldn't think twice about it.

Did you guys even notice him bobbing under the water??

[bighit8]

Hey great job cc.I had a similar incident with a friends son.I looked over to the pool and noticed the kid was gone.He was at the bottom of the pool. scary stuff.Luckily he was fine ;just really freaked out.

[CC]

Here is the picture of Jesse I promised everyone....He looks a little bewildered

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[Ladd Jasper]

Originally Posted by CC

Here is the picture of Jesse I promised everyone....He looks a little bewildered

Attachment 24501

Hats off to Jesse for the quick recovery/ continuation I was directly behind him when he stacked, and it was one of the most spectacular dismounts I've ever seen.

[BandMan]

Originally Posted by JoeTruth

Nice ride, gang. I bet the temps (even in the shade) wasn't too cool but it is what it is. SART's a nice pretty ride.

Who the heck is this freak of nature with arms coming out of his ribs to the bottom right of the below photo? Talk about low center of gravity with knuckles dragging!

Great ride for sure. I was a bit conscious riding with my arm coming out of my gut but nobody noticed or was kind enough not too say anything until YOU mentioned it JOE!!! JEEZ!
Took some pics but most didn't come out so great. I'm out of town right now but here's the pics.
Jenks lot


Bvader

CC

Willie,Jason and Mike

DISCO and Jessie

TrojanInSomniac

Kickin' back in the shade

[~ Pakiha ~]

Ok here it goes, here are the first 88 from the front Camera. (thats 88 shots that looked great) there are about 300 good shots from each camera.

http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd272/_Pakiha_/SART/

I'll upload the other 113 from the rear camera tomorrow

[TrailJesus]

Originally Posted by CC

Here is the picture of Jesse I promised everyone....He looks a little bewildered

Attachment 24501

I was trying to piece together what just happened to me.

Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper

Hats off to Jesse for the quick recovery/ continuation I was directly behind him when he stacked, and it was one of the most spectacular dismounts I've ever seen.

Thanks Dell. I'm surprised at how quick I recovered from that fall. I was looking forward to the beer at the end of the ride to numb the pain.

[bvader]

A bunch of us were down the hill and across the big stream and we heard the crash from there. We were concerned, first the kinda quiet lull and then we started to hear everyone chuckling, we figured whoever it was, was OK.

[RacinJason]

The pictures still look cool. I see my butt a lot ha ha
I think the rear view cam might have a shot of me hitting the branch sticking out of the hill the one that tried to knock me over the side.

Originally Posted by ~ Pakiha ~

Ok here it goes, here are the first 88 from the front Camera. (thats 88 shots that looked great) there are about 300 good shots from each camera.

http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd272/_Pakiha_/SART/

I'll upload the other 113 from the rear camera tomorrow

[~ Pakiha ~]

Here are the Rear Camera Pics:
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/d...akiha_/SART_2/

And I am officially renaming the front camera the "A$$ Cam". BTW I have many, MANY blackmail photo's

I took a pick Right after you dismounted.

[DISCO]

First I want to thank everyone who showed up a participated, there was such a vibe of camaraderie and teamwork that I feel privileged to have spent the day with two dozen of the highest quality individuals on the planet, Thank you all.

I was glad to see that I was not the only last minute decision maker; luckily I hitched a ride with Kish to conserve gas and the prospect of a dull trip. Our fears proved unfounded as we rolled out a little past seven, it’s amazing to watch the layers of smog that linger in natural depressions and valleys on the way up. Once in Angelus Oaks the diner staff was friendly and helpful and it quickly became apparent the turnout up ahead would be the designated parking.


We ran into Jason and brewmasters’ group and started partnering up for shuttles, taking up the cars with racks to send up the drivers later. Our arraignments were in place and we were itching to heat up the trail before it did the same to us.


Since the majority of the field had no idea where we were, it seemed wise to wait for the group leaders, all told I think two out of 26 knew our destination. Sure enough a roving tribe of warriors appeared with guidance, OMR obliging the role of sweeper, and a dude in a hat with a bag of stuff that he said you had to try to believe.


After passing it around, we were all feeling fired up and ready to ride. With no map to guide our start we simply rolled en masse in a likely direction.


After stopping to confirm we were entering a closed area, we knew there must be a trail that connected and simply blasted through a mess of logs and pine cones before some warp speed blacktop.

It may have been the mysterious bag of powder but all of the sudden we were rolling on a magic ribbon of single track; Weaving its sinuous path under the canopy and along outcroppings that in a word flowed.

Quite a few switchbacks and stream crossings later we stopped to refuel and look back in awe upon one of the most incredible rides anywhere. Sure there are lots of fun diversions locally but this here is honest to goodness Alpine Mountain Biking.


Scenic vistas and clean air were not the only benefit, while flatlanders sweltered it remained below 80 degrees or so at the 7k foot level.


The way out was a reasonably grueling fire road, somewhat reminiscent of Mustard or ITT. After stopping to make sure my favorite parts were still happy I heard a rustling coming up the road behind me. It was not the second wind I had hoped for but a specter that seems to haunt every foray of mine into the woods. A cordial “Mr. Disco” issued from Calvin as he whooshed by on a single speed going fast enough uphill to pass trucks that were also climbing out of the valley. Panting I did return his courtesy but failed to notice any shortness of breath or a beaded brow as he vanished on the horizon.


Experience has taught me not to try and pace that one, so I indulged in the most inviting convenient water fall I have had the courtesy to stumble upon.


Once back at the Parking Area I ran into another old acquaintance the cause of and solution to most of life problems Alcohol. We watched Search and Rescue performing basket maneuvers in the vicinity of San Gorgonio.


A quick jaunt on the 215 led us to the designated pool/meeting place and it became apparent that more beer would be needed to wash down the Pizza. Some miscommunication as to our pick-up location turned out to be a benefit since we could hit Bev-Mo instead of getting some tall cans from the liquor store.

I feel in debt to have had the privilege of experiencing a new trail with such competent and able companions. No one got lost, left behind, or locked up so happy trails to all and hope to see you at the next one.