Toad Fest RR

[Sprockethead]

What an outstanding day. The weather was perfect to do a loop around Holy Jim -Trabuco. Lot's of people showed up for this event, I think more than last year. I saw Gene (genusmtbkr5), Kevin (Xhuskr), and Andrew (Winger) there early in the morning. We ended up riding witih Kevin the whole day. The ride was pretty easy, wow, did I say that? Last year, I walked the Wall and the last ascent up to Trabuco. This year, I was able clear the Wall and all the uphills on MD. Climbing up HJ, the guy in front of me got so tired by the end he fell off the trail and down the canyon. Luckily, there was a big bush that saved his ass from rolling all the way down. I helped him get his bike back up the trail.

We took a long break at the top of HJ enjoying the shade before heading out. Soon after, we ran into a guy that took a spill on the divide. Lot's of blood on his knee and elbow. At first I thought he cut a good chunk of meat off his knee, but after cleaning the wound, it was just superficial. We decended a loose rocky portion of the divide and came accross another fella that took a major spill. There were WS members and his buddies loading the guy into a truck. Apparently, he broke his nose and cut his cheek. Ouch! The games were the same and the rootbeer floats at the top of Horsethief were so refereshing. No bees at the top of HJ either, woohoo!

Decending Trabuco was FUN. It was my third time coming down the trail so I knew what to expect. I don't think I've ever gone down that fast before. No flats, no mechanicals for us on the ride.

Gene


Ride Rules


Riding to Holy Jim



First Check Stop, Cards



Holy Jim





Are we there yet? Props to this guy, he had no idea what he was in for.


Top of HJ


Dice Game

[Sprockethead]

Onto the MD





Carnage



Float Time!


Andy giving biking lessons


Darts!


Decending Trabuco





Post Ride
I didn't win the Blur LT

Matt (Hermit on geoladders)

Kevin

Ann

Gene with some new bling


Steeds for the day

[guero]

thanks andy. looks you guys had a great time. i hate "the wall" and have only cleaned it once out of the 3 or 4 times we've done that route...im a little disappointed you didnt ride the nomad though.

[genusmtbkr5]

Great RR and pics Andy! Especially the one with me holding up those wheels . It was a great event and a real good turnout according to Chris and Sherry of the WS. The prizes that they gave out for the games were nice, but the raffle prizes were even better. I was totally stoked to win probably one of the most sought after prize next to the airline tickets and Blur frame, Those WH-M975 XTR wheels are sweet! Props to all who rode and for coming out to support a great cause . I had a great time. No riding today after putting in nearly 50 miles in 2 days. I pushed it pretty hard yesterday and Friday and I'm wasted. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms.

[mechmann]

looks like you guys had fun.

you were missed on the SS Suffer Fest.

see you guys soon!

[xhuskr]

thnx for the RR Andy.....can always count on your for this.....thxn for letting me roll with you and Ann all day. I did notice that there are STILL no photos of you!!Unlike Andy.......I did NOT make it up the Wall. Had a great day with everyone out there, but I am taking the day off from biking! Mom's day!!!!

See ya at the Bikes and Beers next weekend!

[Waldo]

Great RR! Looks like an awesome day. Wish I could have done that event, but prior commitments, plus the fact that I haven't ridden the route before meant this year was a no-go for me. Maybe next time.

Gene - congrats on those wheels!!! What a killer prize!

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by mechmann

looks like you guys had fun.

you were missed on the SS Suffer Fest.

see you guys soon!

Ya Justin, wish you and Allison could've come out for this one. It's too bad there are so many other rides going on the same weekend, but I guess that's nothing to complain about. We just have to pick and chose which rides.

Originally Posted by Waldo

Great RR! Looks like an awesome day. Wish I could have done that event, but prior commitments, plus the fact that I haven't ridden the route before meant this year was a no-go for me. Maybe next time.

Gene - congrats on those wheels!!! What a killer prize!

Thanks Waldo, Hey if you ever get the inch to do that route, give me a shout. I will be training for the Traverse next and have a training ride set up for June 2nd, 1 week before the actual event. You and anyone else interested are welcome to join in since it will require car shuttles. It would be a good opportunity to do a dry run so you know what's ahead. The Main Divide is relentless!

[Wrecker]

Great RR, sounds like you guys had a good time (as the Toad Fest usually is), especially Gene--congrats on the wheels!!

Is everyone doing the Bike N Beers next weekend? On gears?

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Wrecker

Is everyone doing the Bike N Beers next weekend? On gears?

???? u must do it single Ootttayyyy!!

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Thanks Waldo, Hey if you ever get the inch to do that route, give me a shout. I will be training for the Traverse next and have a training ride set up for June 2nd, 1 week before the actual event. You and anyone else interested are welcome to join in since it will require car shuttles. It would be a good opportunity to do a dry run so you know what's ahead. The Main Divide is relentless!

Depending on the particulars, I might be up for that. I'll check in with you a week or so prior and you can fill me in on route (got a Geoladders link?), time, etc., and I'll fill you in on whether I'm feeling good enough to be anything but a boat anchor, especially since you'll be rocking some fast wheels!

[Winger]

The ride was a lot of fun! Too bad I didn't find a few toads or I could have scored some new pedals. It was great seeing people & meeting new ones.

Flippin' Trabuco owned me this time. I fell off the bike going top speed at the very top, within 1/8 mile of the aid station. After the picnic I went to the Dr. and got 2 stitches in my knee.

[OMR]

Originally Posted by Winger

I fell off the bike going top speed at the very top, within 1/8 mile of the aid station. After the picnic I went to the Dr. and got 2 stitches in my knee.

Sorry to hear about the knee... although I noticed that didn't seem to slow you down when you went to the table to claim your booty!

Heal quickly,

OMR

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by Winger

The ride was a lot of fun! Too bad I didn't find a few toads or I could have scored some new pedals. It was great seeing people & meeting new ones.

Flippin' Trabuco owned me this time. I fell off the bike going top speed at the very top, within 1/8 mile of the aid station. After the picnic I went to the Dr. and got 2 stitches in my knee.

Ya, I was behind you guys and you're right, we were flying. It's a good thing to always keep some distance away from the rider ahead just for that reason. It could've been a pile up! I'm glad you're o.k.