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Keith B · 12-09-2006, 08:13 PM

[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Today’s contestants for the Nobel Pain Prize: Andy, Annie, Russ, Jose, Jeff, Justin and I.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Cold early start at Cooks Corner this morning but it soon warmed up once we hit the Harding grind. Jeff and Justin set off like Lance Armstrong after a milkshake from Floyd Landis. Russ and I tried to catch them but after a 40min flat out chase up the steepest bit of Harding they had us beat. Great views from Harding - really clear.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Soon as we hit the downhill part of Harding towards 4 corners my freehub started making grinding noises

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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]I told Jose I'd show him what real power was so after he stopped to help me track down the screeching freehub noise I let him have it up to 4 corners, solid pumped leg muscles all the way

– Jose loves the pain![/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Views at 4 corners were really impressive although sat still it got cold really quickly even in the sun.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Andy was still sick and really suffering today – in fact later in the ride his nose started bleeding from the exertion - OMG![/SIZE][/FONT]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]Upper HJ was a total blast – everyone seemed to love it. It could do with some sweeping but its still one of the most fun trails around. Annie ended up stuck in a bush, we missed that bit but lets hope Andy has a photo of that to post

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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]I thought Jose was joking when he said he was going to ride the drop from Main Divide onto lower Holy Jim – clearly not. His front end washed out over a rock and he managed to hit both legs, head and wrist on the ground. Muchos bloody legs pain followed. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff and Justin rode down the rock shelf on Lower HJ – I’d never attempted it before but couldn’t let them get one over on me and rode it for the 1st time [FONT=Wingdings][FONT=Wingdings]J[/FONT][/FONT] [/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff may or may not have considered turning his bike into a singlespeed but either way Justin decided he’d lend a helping hand by riding over a large stick that flew off into Jeff’s rear derailleur snapping it clean in two and sending the tangled remnants into the spokes. Nice shooting Justin! [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff’s new singlespeed gearing might need some work - 22:20!! Eventually the chain tightened up leaving Jeff to run with his bike for the last few miles – nice bit of cross training.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]Using O’Neill to avoid the Live Oak road wasn’t as easy as we thought as the trails had all been graded – short steep climbs in soft deep sand. Not what you want after 33miles but the last few miles flew by after we’d all got the notion to hit ‘In & Out Burger'. I had no idea a burger could taste that good![/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]We only made it back to the car with 30mins of daylight to spare – Looooooooooooooooong ass epic ride!![/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]When Andy recovers I'm sure he'll post up the pics[/SIZE][/FONT]

dstepper · 12-09-2006, 08:20 PM

Very nice RR...THX. Although people and bike carnage pics would be most welcomed.

Keith B · 12-09-2006, 08:28 PM

I'm thinking Andy will be sound asleep by now - he took all the pics today after I forgot my camera.

Sprockethead · 12-09-2006, 09:16 PM

Tough ride for me today, I was not in the best of health. Thanks to everyone for waiting on my snail's pace. Harding was great, first time up the trail and I didn't realize how beautiful it was. The weather was cool and UHJ was incredible. Here's the photo album: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/613

Highlights

Trailhead

Ann taking a look back

First Rest Stop

Santiago Peak

Jose needing a brake adjustment

Jeff decending UHJ

Jose's leg after a tumble

Check out that rear derailleur!

singletrakk · 12-09-2006, 09:29 PM

Aside from the broken derailler great ride guys.I love long adventures like that.Makes things interesting.Thanks for navigating us through Live Oak and getting us out successfully keith.U also forgot to mention the guy that got a shuttle ride up to the top of Harding in a helicoter.Landed right there at 4 Corners.Holy Jim was a blast from top to bottom.Jose tried to go down and clean that rock section you climb from Holy Jim to Main Divide.Jose you are a crazy mofo.Thought he was goin to the hospital for sure.Anne and Andy you guys are warriors for toughing it out with a cold.Nice seein russ out there again too.btw I just won a new frame off ebay that I've been watching for a couple days.Singlespeed here I come.Looks like I may join the singlespeed club of Justin and Jose for VQ.bring on the pain.

ShinKen · 12-09-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by singletrakk

looks like I may join the singlespeed club of Justin and Jose for VQ.bring on the pain.

very nice bro!!!

mtnbikej · 12-09-2006, 09:55 PM

Yeah, I thought that was all you guys up at Four Corners. The wife and I dropped Joplin.

mtnbikej

Jawbreaker · 12-10-2006, 04:35 PM

Awesome ride. Thanks for letting me tag along. When I got home yesterday I ate half a pizza, drank a beer and crashed.

LBmtb · 12-10-2006, 04:42 PM

Damn that's a nice carnage shot on Jose! Thanks for the photos, andy.

CalEpic · 12-10-2006, 04:51 PM

Martial arts bad-ass or not, someone needs to have a talk with Jose. First he's checking out Andy's girl in pic #4 (he's not the only one), then he tags the building up on the peak. That's just not right.

I don't want to say he deserved that crash on that wimpy section but...

C

Pain Freak · 12-10-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CalEpic

Martial arts bad-ass or not, someone needs to have a talk with Jose. First he's checking out Andy's girl in pic #4 (he's not the only one), then he tags the building up on the peak. That's just not right.

I don't want to say he deserved that crash on that wimpy section but...

C

OOOWWW!!!

ShinKen · 12-10-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CalEpic

then he tags the building up on the peak. That's just not right.
C

u have to admint that was some great art work!!!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for showing up!! it sure is great to train and ride w/great people that can handle the pain the way we did! also thanks for the support after the screw off!! it sure was not fun @ all. Keith I really appreciate the great guide work. That was a great long ride!! great times fOOO sure cuzz!

tkblazer · 12-10-2006, 06:17 PM

haha nice RR... jose is one crazy mofo

Keith B · 12-10-2006, 09:34 PM

Damn my legs were sore today - the ripping pace at the start of Harding and the last mile at full tilt took their toll for sure. I was so tired last night that everything I typed made no sense - I blame that on Jose for snaffling half my water

I'll be up for another training epic come Jan 6th 2007

soul rider · 12-11-2006, 05:02 AM

free advice...pads

sauce · 12-11-2006, 06:58 AM

wow, you guys had an adventure! wish i could have made ... darn ucla finals. cool pics! jose, take it easy man! i want you guys to point out what he tried to clear next training ride!

roadkillross · 12-12-2006, 05:30 PM

is that a gluestick in the pcarnage shot? i hope u werent eatin that jose!!!! lol jk nice shots tho

12-09-2006, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	RR Harding / Holy Jim Loop 9th Dec. [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Today’s contestants for the Nobel Pain Prize: Andy, Annie, Russ, Jose, Jeff, Justin and I.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Cold early start at Cooks Corner this morning but it soon warmed up once we hit the Harding grind. Jeff and Justin set off like Lance Armstrong after a milkshake from Floyd Landis. Russ and I tried to catch them but after a 40min flat out chase up the steepest bit of Harding they had us beat. Great views from Harding - really clear.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Soon as we hit the downhill part of Harding towards 4 corners my freehub started making grinding noises Rebuild required. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]I told Jose I'd show him what real power was so after he stopped to help me track down the screeching freehub noise I let him have it up to 4 corners, solid pumped leg muscles all the way – Jose loves the pain![/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Views at 4 corners were really impressive although sat still it got cold really quickly even in the sun.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Andy was still sick and really suffering today – in fact later in the ride his nose started bleeding from the exertion - OMG![/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]Upper HJ was a total blast – everyone seemed to love it. It could do with some sweeping but its still one of the most fun trails around. Annie ended up stuck in a bush, we missed that bit but lets hope Andy has a photo of that to post [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]I thought Jose was joking when he said he was going to ride the drop from Main Divide onto lower Holy Jim – clearly not. His front end washed out over a rock and he managed to hit both legs, head and wrist on the ground. Muchos bloody legs pain followed. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff and Justin rode down the rock shelf on Lower HJ – I’d never attempted it before but couldn’t let them get one over on me and rode it for the 1st time [FONT=Wingdings][FONT=Wingdings]J[/FONT][/FONT] [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff may or may not have considered turning his bike into a singlespeed but either way Justin decided he’d lend a helping hand by riding over a large stick that flew off into Jeff’s rear derailleur snapping it clean in two and sending the tangled remnants into the spokes. Nice shooting Justin! [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]Jeff’s new singlespeed gearing might need some work - 22:20!! Eventually the chain tightened up leaving Jeff to run with his bike for the last few miles – nice bit of cross training.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]Using O’Neill to avoid the Live Oak road wasn’t as easy as we thought as the trails had all been graded – short steep climbs in soft deep sand. Not what you want after 33miles but the last few miles flew by after we’d all got the notion to hit ‘In & Out Burger'. I had no idea a burger could taste that good![/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]We only made it back to the car with 30mins of daylight to spare – Looooooooooooooooong ass epic ride!![/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3]When Andy recovers I'm sure he'll post up the pics[/SIZE][/FONT] __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

12-09-2006, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Very nice RR...THX. Although people and bike carnage pics would be most welcomed. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

12-09-2006, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	I'm thinking Andy will be sound asleep by now - he took all the pics today after I forgot my camera. __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

12-09-2006, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Tough ride for me today, I was not in the best of health. Thanks to everyone for waiting on my snail's pace. Harding was great, first time up the trail and I didn't realize how beautiful it was. The weather was cool and UHJ was incredible. Here's the photo album: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/613 Highlights Trailhead Ann taking a look back First Rest Stop Santiago Peak Jose needing a brake adjustment Jeff decending UHJ Jose's leg after a tumble Check out that rear derailleur! Last edited by Sprockethead; 12-10-2006 at 07:34 AM.

12-09-2006, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
mtnbikej Warrior Society Member	Yeah, I thought that was all you guys up at Four Corners. The wife and I dropped Joplin. mtnbikej __________________ http://www.switchbackcyclery.com http://warriorssociety.org

12-09-2006, 09:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
singletrakk Senior Member	Aside from the broken derailler great ride guys.I love long adventures like that.Makes things interesting.Thanks for navigating us through Live Oak and getting us out successfully keith.U also forgot to mention the guy that got a shuttle ride up to the top of Harding in a helicoter.Landed right there at 4 Corners.Holy Jim was a blast from top to bottom.Jose tried to go down and clean that rock section you climb from Holy Jim to Main Divide.Jose you are a crazy mofo.Thought he was goin to the hospital for sure.Anne and Andy you guys are warriors for toughing it out with a cold.Nice seein russ out there again too.btw I just won a new frame off ebay that I've been watching for a couple days.Singlespeed here I come.Looks like I may join the singlespeed club of Justin and Jose for VQ.bring on the pain.

12-10-2006, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jawbreaker Member	Awesome ride. Thanks for letting me tag along. When I got home yesterday I ate half a pizza, drank a beer and crashed.

12-10-2006, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Damn that's a nice carnage shot on Jose! Thanks for the photos, andy. __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

12-10-2006, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Martial arts bad-ass or not, someone needs to have a talk with Jose. First he's checking out Andy's girl in pic #4 (he's not the only one), then he tags the building up on the peak. That's just not right. I don't want to say he deserved that crash on that wimpy section but... C

12-10-2006, 06:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
tkblazer Noog'alish	haha nice RR... jose is one crazy mofo __________________ Denmother: I had the sausage sampler, it was yummy! Guero: i'm easy

12-10-2006, 09:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Damn my legs were sore today - the ripping pace at the start of Harding and the last mile at full tilt took their toll for sure. I was so tired last night that everything I typed made no sense - I blame that on Jose for snaffling half my water I'll be up for another training epic come Jan 6th 2007 __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

12-11-2006, 05:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
soul rider Bend over	free advice...pads

12-11-2006, 06:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	wow, you guys had an adventure! wish i could have made ... darn ucla finals. cool pics! jose, take it easy man! i want you guys to point out what he tried to clear next training ride!

12-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	is that a gluestick in the pcarnage shot? i hope u werent eatin that jose!!!! lol jk nice shots tho __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

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