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Old 07-01-2008, 05:15 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Singletrack Angel Cleans Cholla
AP-June 30 Aliso Viejo CA
Ths day will go down in history as one of the finest performances ever by Singletrack Angel (AKA Kristine)!
After a rough start with the day camps and day cares, she was determined to clean Cholla. She started out strong, accompanied by myself brendagilbert (AKA brendagilbert),KeepsWhatHappens(John) Genussomething or other(Gene) and Chipster(Chip).. It is not an easy feat to keep up with these boys along Wood Canyon AND ride the wooden bridges along the way. After a brief rest in the shade we started our climb in spite of the high temps of the day. In an exclusive interview SingletrackAngel says:

"Today I set out on a mission to clean Cholla. Like summiting Mt. Everest, it takes a full support team to make sure the climber can get to the top. I had Brenda for inspiration (cause she can clean it), John behind me with encouraging words and advice, Gene in front showing me the lines, and Chipster up ahead waiting for me at the top.

It was the BEST feeling when I got to the top without stopping! And I didn't even cough up a lung when I got to the top. "

I am here to attest that her lungs remained intact and she did not stop along this treacherous climb. Thanks to Gene for capturing the moments on the Pinksonycybershot 7.2!

After another brief rest, the group bombed down Lynx, and headed for an UPHILL Extravaganza of Rock-it. Along the way they spotted 1x1 Clyde on his monsterofabike before attacking coyote.
Along the West Ridge Trail, a chain snapped, but was quickly repaired by the expert hands of Gene and John, and the group was on their way.

A quick TOW and water stop they descended the home lined streets and made their way to "Meadows". They were greeted by some hot moutain biker chicks from Colorado on a road trip. The chicks inquired as to what trails to ride next while in Socal, and Gene became the instant spokeperson for the group. When asked to join the girls in Noble Canyon on Tuesday Gene replied "Nah, I have to work". This reporter and others were shocked by this admission and failure to secure any phone numbers, or at the very least an email address for further contact. AMAZING! After the always fastfunandfurious ride down Meadows, the group descended the parking lot, just rewards and lunch at Mi Tierre. Surely and event to remember for years to come!


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Old 07-01-2008, 05:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Congratulations Kristine.

I'd write more but I need to hurry up and head down to Noble Canyon.

Oh...now you need to start adding Mathis to your regular rotation.
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Old 07-01-2008, 06:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Congrats. Funny thing about tough climbs, the joy of making it overrides any memory of pain.

What's next?
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Old 07-01-2008, 06:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Nicely done!
Good seeing you guys at Aliso yesterday, how was the climb up Rock it?
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Old 07-01-2008, 06:52 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Singletrack Angel, you da woman!
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Congrats! I see more ride at Aliso, up Cholla, and throwing in more climbs in your future
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:08 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Congratulations girl! Guess what? I rode the bridges for the first time the other day too - same day I cleaned it as well. And you rode up Rock It?? You're my hero .
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:21 AM   #8 (permalink)
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another great accomplishment and cholla once again is shown that she is not too great to conquer.
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:58 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Congratulations Kristine, that's awesome !!
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:05 AM   #10 (permalink)
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good job Kristine u got me beat big time!! i dont think I can clean cholla now in days!! too hard of work for me!! muhahahhaaa!!
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:05 AM   #11 (permalink)
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That "Dark Angel" is turning into a real goater.
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:23 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by brendagilbert View Post
AP-June 30 Aliso Viejo CA
Ths day will go down in history as one of the finest performances ever by Singletrack Angel (AKA Kristine)!
Brenda, you're embarrasing me!

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Congratulations girl! Guess what? I rode the bridges for the first time the other day too - same day I cleaned it as well. And you rode up Rock It?? You're my hero .
Thanks! And, well, I didn't ride ALL the way up Rock-It, but I made it all the way to the super steep part...

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They were greeted by some hot moutain biker chicks from Colorado on a road trip. The chicks inquired as to what trails to ride next while in Socal, and Gene became the instant spokeperson for the group. When asked to join the girls in Noble Canyon on Tuesday Gene replied "Nah, I have to work". This reporter and others were shocked by this admission and failure to secure any phone numbers, or at the very least an email address for further contact. AMAZING!
CORRECTION: Gene redeemed himself by leaving a note and his "Supermoderator" card at their car in the parking lot...
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:24 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Congratulations, Kristine! After cleaning it the first time years ago, the climb still wears me out!
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:25 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Cholla is such a right of passage kind of climb. haha
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:51 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Congrats Permagrin!
Next time we will all clean it together! All that is left for me to conquer at Aliso is those little bridges- why I cant do it is beyond me!
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:55 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Gene, brutha, you're killing me...

Congrats Kristine!
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Cholla is such a right of passage kind of climb. haha</