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allison · 07-31-2007, 07:42 AM

Justin and I head down to Noble Canyon really early Saturday morning for a short run on one of the best So Cal trails. I wasn't really worried about heat too much, but was concerned about thunderstorms. Mark said there had been hail, and Woody had gotten rained on earlier in the week.

Luckily the weather turned out to be great. Justin and I broke off from Aqua and Mark and turned to go downhill while they climbed up to Big Laguna.

Baby horned toad that Justin caught (and subsequently re-released to the plants)

Yep, I tumbled off the trail...

It's okay, I'm all right!

Justin let me sport the Socom on the downhills...

Tree jump

Widowmaker (I biffed it for some reason)

Justin convinced me to ride down the hairy switchback before Stairway to Hell... I was a bit nervous, but tried it anyway

Granted, I didn't make the turn, but I DID make it down. Next time I'll try to make the turn. Baby steps.

Coming down Stairway to Hell

Following the directions for post-ride drinks...

foofighter · 07-31-2007, 08:22 AM

excellent photographY!

OMR · 07-31-2007, 08:54 AM

You know, I love this trail and also the big meadow trail on top... and I always seem to see Steve's ghost somewhere along the way... wait, that's no ghost, that's Steve! But, I really don't like climbing up this sucker...

Was that crash in the bushes (glad you're OK) going up or coming down?

Nice camera work BTW.

OMR

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmann

man was it rough to climb on the Socom after puking my guts out in the parking lot!

What gear are you pushing up, Justin?

OMR

Winston · 07-31-2007, 09:00 AM

What happened on "Widowmaker"?

I hear that is grounds for expulsion from San Diego County.

allison · 07-31-2007, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtber3737

You know, I love this trail and also the big meadow trail on top... and I always seem to see Steve's ghost somewhere along the way... wait, that's no ghost, that's Steve! But, I really don't like climbing up this sucker...

Was that crash in the bushes (glad you're OK) going up or coming down?

Nice camera work BTW.

OMR

What gear are you pushing up, Justin?

OMR

Credit where it's due... Justin took most of the pics

BUT! I did the work in resizing, uploading, and posting.

The crash in the bushes on Indian Creek was climbing. Just stalled out and when I went to put a foot down I tumbled. I was really pretty scared that I wasn't gonna stop

Justin's only got a front ring on his Socom. He was probably climbing in 32/34 or something similar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

What happened on "Widowmaker"?

I hear that is grounds for expulsion from San Diego County.

I dunno.. I wasn't totally comfortable on the Socom yet... I think I just kind of psyched myself out. I hit a few bumps and then stopped looking far enough ahead to make it out okay. I bounced, and I think I grabbed brake (stupid!). I almost did a run out, but Justin kinda caught me and I slammed my inner thigh against the TT of the frame. That was about it

Evil Chocula · 07-31-2007, 09:18 AM

Kudos on clearing that swtichback! That's the only point on Noble that I wuss out on every time. It looks so much easier in the vid than it actaully is.

Winston · 07-31-2007, 09:38 AM

Nothing like a nice TT bruise on your thigh. Good times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by allison

...and I slammed my inner thigh against the TT of the frame. That was about it

PacMan · 07-31-2007, 10:25 AM

Looks like good times. So when's the next trip up there?? I'm itching to try out the new Marz AM SL1 on my Reign

project_d · 07-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Thanks. I honestly feel that's the best all around trail in SoCal. I've gotta get back there.

allison · 07-31-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

Looks like good times. So when's the next trip up there?? I'm itching to try out the new Marz AM SL1 on my Reign

Soon, grasshopper...

Actually, with two weekends gone in August, a road ride planned for one Saturday, and the possibility of a trip back up to Snow Summit... I'd say maybe September? I dunno if temps will cool down.

I would've been rough (on me at least) to do the whole route in the heat. Steve and Mark hang out up at the top and wait until about 3-4 to descend. That's a little more difficult with a bigger group.

I'll hook up a ride, though.

bjammin · 07-31-2007, 10:35 AM

awesome... wish I was there. nice pics.

PacMan · 07-31-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allison

Soon, grasshopper...

Actually, with two weekends gone in August, a road ride planned for one Saturday, and the possibility of a trip back up to Snow Summit... I'd say maybe September? I dunno if temps will cool down.

I would've been rough (on me at least) to do the whole route in the heat. Steve and Mark hang out up at the top and wait until about 3-4 to descend. That's a little more difficult with a bigger group.

I'll hook up a ride, though.

Sweet. I'd like to try to ride it at least twice before the snow starts up.

foofighter · 07-31-2007, 08:03 PM

everytime i look at this picture, i think bicycle ad

PacMan · 07-31-2007, 08:07 PM

Allison--after taking a second look at the pics, I didn't know you were one of a set of triplets. So what does Justin think about there being 3 of you??

J_Sims · 07-31-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmann

believe me, ONE IS TOO EXPENSIVE. i would have to jump off a bridge if there were three! (note: soon you will see pics of her new toy)...

Did you bring it HOME???????????

foofighter · 07-31-2007, 09:09 PM

sometimes though, w/ photography your bad shots turns out to be the good shot.

allison · 07-31-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Did you bring it HOME???????????

I don't know what you're talking about!!

denmother · 08-01-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allison

I don't know what you're talking about!!

Oooooooh, very nice!!! And here I thought you were renting a DH bike, not buying one!

Dirty D · 08-01-2007, 07:31 AM

Nice, that rig otta put a grin on her face!

D

07-31-2007, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	RR: Noble Canyon Justin and I head down to Noble Canyon really early Saturday morning for a short run on one of the best So Cal trails. I wasn't really worried about heat too much, but was concerned about thunderstorms. Mark said there had been hail, and Woody had gotten rained on earlier in the week. Luckily the weather turned out to be great. Justin and I broke off from Aqua and Mark and turned to go downhill while they climbed up to Big Laguna. Baby horned toad that Justin caught (and subsequently re-released to the plants) Yep, I tumbled off the trail... It's okay, I'm all right! Justin let me sport the Socom on the downhills... Tree jump Widowmaker (I biffed it for some reason) Justin convinced me to ride down the hairy switchback before Stairway to Hell... I was a bit nervous, but tried it anyway Granted, I didn't make the turn, but I DID make it down. Next time I'll try to make the turn. Baby steps. Coming down Stairway to Hell Following the directions for post-ride drinks... __________________

07-31-2007, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	excellent photographY! __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

07-31-2007, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
PacMan Harden The F*** Up!!	Looks like good times. So when's the next trip up there?? I'm itching to try out the new Marz AM SL1 on my Reign __________________ Less typing...more riding.

07-31-2007, 08:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	everytime i look at this picture, i think bicycle ad __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

07-31-2007, 08:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
PacMan Harden The F*** Up!!	Allison--after taking a second look at the pics, I didn't know you were one of a set of triplets. So what does Justin think about there being 3 of you?? __________________ Less typing...more riding.

07-31-2007, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Winston Bad 5%	What happened on "Widowmaker"? I hear that is grounds for expulsion from San Diego County.

07-31-2007, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Evil Chocula Meester Yum Yum!	Kudos on clearing that swtichback! That's the only point on Noble that I wuss out on every time. It looks so much easier in the vid than it actaully is.

07-31-2007, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
project_d Steve Peat Wannabe	Thanks. I honestly feel that's the best all around trail in SoCal. I've gotta get back there.

07-31-2007, 10:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	awesome... wish I was there. nice pics.

07-31-2007, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	sometimes though, w/ photography your bad shots turns out to be the good shot. __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

08-01-2007, 07:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dirty D Noncompliant...	Nice, that rig otta put a grin on her face! D

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