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Justin and I were still packing stuff up when Mark arrived outside on Thursday at around 5. We finished loading up the Tahoe and began the drive out of So Cal toward Primm Valley. We were treated to a gorgeous sunset on the way up.

We checked into Whiskey Pete's at probably 10:30-11, enjoyed some Fat Tire and went to sleep.

Clean bikes in the room (don't worry, that wouldn't last long!)

Too many bags, 3 people, 3 bikes... yup, that elevator was FULL

A little pre-drive urban assault (sorry, Keith, no pool shots!)

Car loaded and ready for Bootleg

Pit stop

One of my favorite signs ever

We started out Bootleg with a little warm-up huck session at the skills park

Hittin' it like the boyz

You won't find any organ donors here -

Leee-zards

Switchin' back 'n forth

Car dump

The steeds in the heat

End of the line for the wheels

FWIW, after the skills park we rode up West Leg to Caldera for a short stint, then took Boy Scout up to where it meets with the lake overlook; rode up to the upper parking lot, then descended Skyline to East Leg.

It was extremely warm out, so we hung out in the shade at the lower lot (it was about 10* cooler under there, and oh so relaxing). Then we hit up more stunts before doing a short loop around the lower lake loops.

Continued next post...

allison

Skyline is kinda techy in spots, but was a lot of fun to descend.

Back at the main lot. This was a huck machine in its day

Believe it or not, even though it was mid-90s there were still some nice flowers out

Practicing the table tops

I was diggin the stickers on the bike stands and the electric box. A lot from all over, so it was cool to see.

Me on the triple threat (bridge, roller, teeter totter)

Some teeter action -

Token handlebar shot on the lower lakeview loops

Ahh ya! Dinner and marg's in Boulder City (oh yeah, and Keithsauce finally found their way)

Sunset at Bootleg

Continued next post...

roadkillross

wow how DGAF does sauce look in that pic.....fun stuff

allison

And so we get to Saturday... Time for Gooseberry Mesa. Unfortunately Keithsauce's little Fcus had trouble on the dirt road out there, but we all made it.

Waiting for the red hot rod to catch up

Gettin the bikes and gear ready to rock

First group shot of the weekend!

(Top row L-R: SauceKeith, Dell, Scott, Dean, Nam, Mark, Justin, Jason, Rodel, Lynn, me)

Say it with a British accent: "Hey guys, does this jersey make my RumpRanger look big?"

Dean's favorite line this weekend: "I'd hit this drop, but I have a broken spoke."

Great scenery all around

First roller/play stop of the day

Dell on a steep up

"I broke my Enduro here last year, so this year I'm on a Socom. Next year: KONA"

Rodel can hit that, and do a little bar twist!

Natural art. I think it's saying, "Follow the white dots"

Dell hitting a roller

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Rodel on a slickrock switchback

Bro-in-law Jason

Cleavage Roller

End of the rainbow

He's either hiding from the sun, or searching for the leprechaun and his pot of gold. Oh, BTW, your bike sucks

Natural picture frame

Me trying to get up a steep up (for the record, I tried 3-4 times and never made it)

Token handlebar shot from the North Rim

Nam making it not look weird

Sauce contemplates the vast expanse

Keith on a switchback

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Mark hitting a big drop

Sunset during the ride up to Cedar Breaks/Brianhead before heading down to Panguitch

Mountain bikers drinking beer... wonder if they're watching ROAM?

Thus closes Saturday...

roadkillross

u didnt make it up because ur pedal hit the rock huh??

allison

Preparation for Thunder Mountain on Sunday a.m.

Saucekeith had a small problem... some Brit hack engineer said to unscrew something near the back brake. Unfortunately it wasn't specified not to unscrew the brake stuff, which made brake fluid leak all over. Brake pads needed to be replaced and the resevoir filled with chain lube since no one had mineral spirits.

I played with photo settings while they worked

The end of the paved path

The end of the dirt road...

"I don't know, Keith, personally I like him in red"

About four of us set up our camera's at the same spot and timed them the same, but this should be the first one posted

T-mountain singletrack

British accent: "Stop taking pics of my bum!"

Winding through the trees

Peace, sista

Clouds and sky were unbeatable for photos

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Token handlebar shot

Root jump!

Justin interrupting a moment between Dell and his Nam

Las Tres Chicas

Taking a break from killing the rest of us with their speed...

This would be a great photo of Keith wasn't in the way!

Ahh, here we go...

Riding on Mars

Leeeeeeeeeeean

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allison

Can you see the trail way down there?

Coming down the Mountain

Tricky switchback... no problems!

Ridge riding

Riding throughte last bit of hoodoos

British accent, "Hey, so, can I borrow your extra memory card? Mine is full and I need more thanks!"

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allison

A few of us decided to hit up the other side of the highway and ride part of the Cassidy Trail. Rodel and Jason headed back to Vegas for family stuff.

He's thinking, "Whot? It's been five minutes and I haven't eaten!"

We all headed back to the house for some grilled food and much needed brews.

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CalEpic

Keep 'em coming. Great pics and write up so far.

Pappa Smurf or the Roaming Gnome?

allison

Don't bother me; I'm eating

TROJAN MAN!

"Man, she's getting more thanks with every photo, and here my memory card is full. I feel so inadequate"

British accent, "Yup, that's right. I have made food."

Double fisting!

That pretty much closed out Sunday. Scott, Dean, Lynn, Dell and Nam all headed down to Little Creek to camp Sunday night. The rest of us hung out at the house, waited for hot water, and went to sleep.

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allison Trail Paparazzi	RR: RR: Memorial Weekend Cram Session Justin and I were still packing stuff up when Mark arrived outside on Thursday at around 5. We finished loading up the Tahoe and began the drive out of So Cal toward Primm Valley. We were treated to a gorgeous sunset on the way up. We checked into Whiskey Pete's at probably 10:30-11, enjoyed some Fat Tire and went to sleep. Clean bikes in the room (don't worry, that wouldn't last long!) Too many bags, 3 people, 3 bikes... yup, that elevator was FULL A little pre-drive urban assault (sorry, Keith, no pool shots!) Car loaded and ready for Bootleg Pit stop One of my favorite signs ever We started out Bootleg with a little warm-up huck session at the skills park Hittin' it like the boyz You won't find any organ donors here - Leee-zards Switchin' back 'n forth Car dump The steeds in the heat End of the line for the wheels FWIW, after the skills park we rode up West Leg to Caldera for a short stint, then took Boy Scout up to where it meets with the lake overlook; rode up to the upper parking lot, then descended Skyline to East Leg. It was extremely warm out, so we hung out in the shade at the lower lot (it was about 10* cooler under there, and oh so relaxing). Then we hit up more stunts before doing a short loop around the lower lake loops. Continued next post... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	continued 1 Skyline is kinda techy in spots, but was a lot of fun to descend. Back at the main lot. This was a huck machine in its day Believe it or not, even though it was mid-90s there were still some nice flowers out Practicing the table tops I was diggin the stickers on the bike stands and the electric box. A lot from all over, so it was cool to see. Me on the triple threat (bridge, roller, teeter totter) Some teeter action - Token handlebar shot on the lower lakeview loops Ahh ya! Dinner and marg's in Boulder City (oh yeah, and Keithsauce finally found their way) Sunset at Bootleg Continued next post... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	wow how DGAF does sauce look in that pic.....fun stuff __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 2 And so we get to Saturday... Time for Gooseberry Mesa. Unfortunately Keithsauce's little Fcus had trouble on the dirt road out there, but we all made it. Waiting for the red hot rod to catch up Gettin the bikes and gear ready to rock First group shot of the weekend! (Top row L-R: SauceKeith, Dell, Scott, Dean, Nam, Mark, Justin, Jason, Rodel, Lynn, me) Say it with a British accent: "Hey guys, does this jersey make my RumpRanger look big?" Dean's favorite line this weekend: "I'd hit this drop, but I have a broken spoke." Great scenery all around First roller/play stop of the day Dell on a steep up "I broke my Enduro here last year, so this year I'm on a Socom. Next year: KONA" Rodel can hit that, and do a little bar twist! Natural art. I think it's saying, "Follow the white dots" Dell hitting a roller Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	continued 3 Rodel on a slickrock switchback Bro-in-law Jason Cleavage Roller End of the rainbow He's either hiding from the sun, or searching for the leprechaun and his pot of gold. Oh, BTW, your bike sucks Natural picture frame Me trying to get up a steep up (for the record, I tried 3-4 times and never made it) Token handlebar shot from the North Rim Nam making it not look weird Sauce contemplates the vast expanse Keith on a switchback Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 4 Mark hitting a big drop Sunset during the ride up to Cedar Breaks/Brianhead before heading down to Panguitch Mountain bikers drinking beer... wonder if they're watching ROAM? Thus closes Saturday... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 5 Preparation for Thunder Mountain on Sunday a.m. Saucekeith had a small problem... some Brit hack engineer said to unscrew something near the back brake. Unfortunately it wasn't specified not to unscrew the brake stuff, which made brake fluid leak all over. Brake pads needed to be replaced and the resevoir filled with chain lube since no one had mineral spirits. I played with photo settings while they worked The end of the paved path The end of the dirt road... "I don't know, Keith, personally I like him in red" About four of us set up our camera's at the same spot and timed them the same, but this should be the first one posted T-mountain singletrack British accent: "Stop taking pics of my bum!" Winding through the trees Peace, sista Clouds and sky were unbeatable for photos Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 6 Token handlebar shot Root jump! Justin interrupting a moment between Dell and his Nam Las Tres Chicas Taking a break from killing the rest of us with their speed... This would be a great photo of Keith wasn't in the way! Ahh, here we go... Riding on Mars Leeeeeeeeeeean Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 7 Can you see the trail way down there? Coming down the Mountain Tricky switchback... no problems! Ridge riding Riding throughte last bit of hoodoos British accent, "Hey, so, can I borrow your extra memory card? Mine is full and I need more thanks!" Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


allison Trail Paparazzi	Continued 8 A few of us decided to hit up the other side of the highway and ride part of the Cassidy Trail. Rodel and Jason headed back to Vegas for family stuff. He's thinking, "Whot? It's been five minutes and I haven't eaten!" We all headed back to the house for some grilled food and much needed brews. Continued... __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers

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