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Brendanc · 08-22-2007, 08:28 AM

Just an open invite to all: come out and ride here! We have far too many great trails (more than you might think-- Hurkey is the tip of the iceburg) and far too few people up here riding them.

I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction, an on occasion, lead a ride.

Do it!

OMR · 08-22-2007, 08:35 AM

How are the trail conditions right now?... I understand you've even gotten a bit of rain? I'm sure that we are going to put together a ride out there fairly soon and will take you up on your offer Brendan. Really appreciate you taking the initiative ... we'll come up and put you to the test.

Best to Bud!

OMR

Burner · 08-22-2007, 08:52 AM

I love it up there, and would love to ride some of the lesser known stuff.

Keith B · 08-22-2007, 09:32 AM

If anyone can shed any light on the 'golf tee' situation heading up Thomas Mountain I'd be interested to hear about it. There must be thousands of them all in a line!

mtnbikerfred · 08-22-2007, 10:09 AM

My sister lives in Pine Cove, and my Mother-in-law & Dad just bought a place a little further north on the Banning side. Post some weekend rides. We might just show up.

denmother · 08-22-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendanc

Just an open invite to all: come out and ride here! We have far too many great trails (more than you might think-- Hurkey is the tip of the iceburg) and far too few people up here riding them.

I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction, an on occasion, lead a ride.

Do it!

Any DH shuttles?

denmother · 08-22-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

We need to do the Ernie Maxwell shuttle again!

When???

Pilas · 08-22-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendanc

Just an open invite to all: come out and ride here! We have far too many great trails (more than you might think-- Hurkey is the tip of the iceburg) and far too few people up here riding them.

I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction, an on occasion, lead a ride.

Do it!

I did the Idyllwild Spring Classic and I loved the course.
I would love to go back and ride those trails again.
Is it possible to get some maps of the area?

allison · 08-22-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by denmother

When???

Nancy - it's not really "big" bike worthy. It's more of an AM bike ride, if that.

I rode the route on my Dos Niner and had more than enough fun on that

The Enduro would love it out there also.

Huckspokes on her small bike

...and the Rangers.. out ticketing... on EASTER

denmother · 08-22-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by allison

Nancy - it's not really "big" bike worthy. It's more of an AM bike ride, if that.

I rode the route on my Dos Niner and had more than enough fun on that

The Enduro would love it out there also.

Looks like fun, found the rest of the pics on Justin's site. He needs to set up links on his home page for all the photo albums!!!

Can't wait to hook and ride this with you guys.

allison · 08-22-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by denmother

Looks like fun, found the rest of the pics on Justin's site. He needs to set up links on his home page for all the photo albums!!!

Can't wait to hook and ride this with you guys.

*ahem* Justin's site?! He doesn't have a site

And yes, I do need to rehaul my entire website.

denmother · 08-22-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by allison

*ahem* Justin's site?! He doesn't have a site

And yes, I do need to rehaul my entire website.

Ooops, my bad!!! I keep forgetting both your last name's are "Mann".

tkblazer · 08-22-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

soon, not yet

i am thinking maybe we could hit this the weekend after Utah...

need to check with the planner (allison)

that is the SART night ride weekend

Brendanc · 08-22-2007, 02:49 PM

Ernie Maxwell is a really fun, but short, in-town trail. Good for an after work ride, but probably should be avoided on weekends because there's so much pedestrian traffic on it-- some people in town have questioned if mtbers should be allowed on it..

Tomas mountain golf tees? Just rode up there last weekend but didn't see any! Fore!

Allison-- that pic you have of a rider going over the big log pile going down Snakeskin: next time you ride it, note the big (massive) boulder just 20ft before the log pile... Go over it, check out the trail that awaits!

http://picasaweb.google.com/SirenMary check out our web album, click "Idyllwild Riding" and you'll see the boulder I'm talking about. We rode it Saturday.

Big bike riders: there's some big-bike riding to be had, originating in Pine Cove going down Project X, linking through the hub trails (Upper & Lower Bathtubs) and down Satan's Gut. This will go all the way down very close to Hemet. I've ridden this route only once.. but then again I'm not a "big-bike" rider!

Maps & such: Working on it. I've got a good pile of gps tracks put together, but I haven't gone through and defined any of it yet. I'm hoping to put together a small guidebook of about 60 miles of trail in the immediate area.

allison · 08-22-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

hey now... it is sort of my site. i do lots of *work*, maybe i don't actually upload the pictures and such... but that is what i keep her for!!!

Yeah, I forgot... he takes pictures of me when I beg him

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendanc

Ernie Maxwell is a really fun, but short, in-town trail. Good for an after work ride, but probably should be avoided on weekends because there's so much pedestrian traffic on it-- some people in town have questioned if mtbers should be allowed on it..

Allison-- that pic you have of a rider going over the big log pile going down Snakeskin: next time you ride it, note the big (massive) boulder just 20ft before the log pile... Go over it, check out the trail that awaits!

I think a few people rode the boulder, or checked it out. I opted for the log pile instead

EM was a cool trail, but you are right, short. We linked it up with the trail off Cherry on Top (forget the name) after climbing up that horrid fire road of death. From there we rode Snakeskin and linked it up with the end of the Hurkey Creek course. It was a blast of a half day Easter ride, and only ran into a few hikers. I agree, though, EM is probably best ridden on holidays, or mid-week, not a regular Saturday.

dstepper · 08-22-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendanc

Just an open invite to all: come out and ride here! We have far too many great trails (more than you might think-- Hurkey is the tip of the iceburg) and far too few people up here riding them.

I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction, an on occasion, lead a ride.

Do it!

Set up a weekend ride, I would love to be in the know on the local stuff. I have rode South Ridge, Ernie Maxwell, Ramona Trail. and all the 24-hour coarse. Last time I was in Alvin Meadows it was hard to find the trails due to logging. The rangers at Hurkey Creek mentioned that there are some new trails up in town.

If you don't have time to lead a ride, any Garmin (gpx) or National Geographic TOPO routes you have would be great. dstepper@excite.com

Dean

dstepper · 08-22-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

the ernie maxwell shuttle that we did we rode ernie maxwell then linked it up with snakeskin and various other trails and ended with the end of Hurkey Creek (exfoliator etc.)

i wouldn't mind learning about the "bike bike" trails

Justin we used South Ridge Trail to connect Ernie Maxwell to Hurkey...with that lovey pavement climb and your lack of a rear derailuer.

Dean

Brendanc · 08-22-2007, 09:32 PM

How's about Sunday, the 2nd? Probably meet in town and ride out into May Valley for the highlight tour. I'd guess 20 miles in three hours or so, at a good pace... but we can adjust according to the group's preferences.

the trails are in good shape right now.

wow, the smileys are soo much better here than mtbr!

08-22-2007, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brendanc Uphill Hucker	Come ride in Idyllwild Just an open invite to all: come out and ride here! We have far too many great trails (more than you might think-- Hurkey is the tip of the iceburg) and far too few people up here riding them. I'd be happy to help point you in the right direction, an on occasion, lead a ride. Do it! __________________ My opinions may be biased- I think Siren is the coolest bike company ever. I am the owner... blog

08-22-2007, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Burner watch out for that pole!	I love it up there, and would love to ride some of the lesser known stuff. __________________ The Path... it's worth the drive from LA.

08-22-2007, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	If anyone can shed any light on the 'golf tee' situation heading up Thomas Mountain I'd be interested to hear about it. There must be thousands of them all in a line! __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

08-22-2007, 02:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brendanc Uphill Hucker	here's some answers: Ernie Maxwell is a really fun, but short, in-town trail. Good for an after work ride, but probably should be avoided on weekends because there's so much pedestrian traffic on it-- some people in town have questioned if mtbers should be allowed on it.. Tomas mountain golf tees? Just rode up there last weekend but didn't see any! Fore! Allison-- that pic you have of a rider going over the big log pile going down Snakeskin: next time you ride it, note the big (massive) boulder just 20ft before the log pile... Go over it, check out the trail that awaits! http://picasaweb.google.com/SirenMary check out our web album, click "Idyllwild Riding" and you'll see the boulder I'm talking about. We rode it Saturday. Big bike riders: there's some big-bike riding to be had, originating in Pine Cove going down Project X, linking through the hub trails (Upper & Lower Bathtubs) and down Satan's Gut. This will go all the way down very close to Hemet. I've ridden this route only once.. but then again I'm not a "big-bike" rider! Maps & such: Working on it. I've got a good pile of gps tracks put together, but I haven't gone through and defined any of it yet. I'm hoping to put together a small guidebook of about 60 miles of trail in the immediate area. __________________ My opinions may be biased- I think Siren is the coolest bike company ever. I am the owner... blog

08-22-2007, 09:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Brendanc Uphill Hucker	Let's do it-- Sun Sept 2nd How's about Sunday, the 2nd? Probably meet in town and ride out into May Valley for the highlight tour. I'd guess 20 miles in three hours or so, at a good pace... but we can adjust according to the group's preferences. the trails are in good shape right now. wow, the smileys are soo much better here than mtbr! __________________ My opinions may be biased- I think Siren is the coolest bike company ever. I am the owner... blog

08-22-2007, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
OMR	Great, grasshopper! How are the trail conditions right now?... I understand you've even gotten a bit of rain? I'm sure that we are going to put together a ride out there fairly soon and will take you up on your offer Brendan. Really appreciate you taking the initiative ... we'll come up and put you to the test. Best to Bud! OMR __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

08-22-2007, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
mtnbikerfred trail-male for hire...	My sister lives in Pine Cove, and my Mother-in-law & Dad just bought a place a little further north on the Banning side. Post some weekend rides. We might just show up.

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