Got vacation time to burn? Let's RIDE!

[kanga]

Sounds like a good day..... I'll see if I can pull it off.

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by mechmann

it should be around 42-45 miles with i would guess over 7000' of climbing.

this will be a pretty tough ride if we do the holy jim climb

I'm in.

[allison]

Originally Posted by Rob

Yep, that's a crazy ride. Maybe in a few months I might be ready for this kind of ride. Have fun!

You can always hit up San Juan with us.

[elab]

Originally Posted by allison

Climb San Juan, climb up to Blue Jay, climb from the campground up to Trabuco Trail. Descend Trabuco.. then depending on how every one feels and what time it is, climb up West Horsethief, or climb up Holy Jim (that creates an additional 10~miles of fire road climbing, so it's gonna have to be early still, otherwise it's a 1mi hike a bike). Then we'll descend back down to Blue Jay and do the lollipop loop back down to the cars.

hmmm, that sounds like fun. If the boss is cool with it, I'm in.

Submitting request for time off now.

[1080P]

Uh... 42 miles... nope, waaaaaaaaaay more than I can chew being new to the game. I got the time, I just don't have the skill or the will to pull that off yet.

Kanga, will you be getting video of this?

[kanga]

I don't know if I'm going yet. Sounds like fun and I'd love to do it though....BTW, what will the meeting time and place be? The Lazy-W ranch?

[allison]

Originally Posted by kanga

I don't know if I'm going yet. Sounds like fun and I'd love to do it though....BTW, what will the meeting time and place be? The Lazy-W ranch?

Lower San Juan trailhead parking. Maybe 7:30 or 8 to start the ride? Don't get me wrong, I'd love to sleep in, but don't want to get caught out after dark either.

[mtbcat]

Originally Posted by allison

Aight.. I think the route I want to do is start out at the parking lot for San Juan (the lower lot!).

Climb San Juan, climb up to Blue Jay, climb from the campground up to Trabuco Trail. Descend Trabuco.. then depending on how every one feels and what time it is, climb up West Horsethief, or climb up Holy Jim (that creates an additional 10~miles of fire road climbing, so it's gonna have to be early still, otherwise it's a 1mi hike a bike). Then we'll descend back down to Blue Jay and do the lollipop loop back down to the cars.

im in on this one if i dont work. yesterday went nonstop to bluejay one dab on the way up none on the way down saw two riders into the first switchbacks then no one. killer orange glow on the descend .look forward to riding with you two

[Jman]

So I have a new goal now. Be able to ride for 42 miles in one ride!!!! I'm doing a solid 16 to 18 miles a ride now so I'm almost half way there. Maybe next time you guys get a midweek day off.

[Scott V]

What kind of pace are you looking at? Are you going to be hammering, or more of a survival pace.

[allison]

Originally Posted by Scott V

What kind of pace are you looking at? Are you going to be hammering, or more of a survival pace.

Gotta be able to finish the ride, but also need to finish before dark

I think we'll just climb San Juan, climb up to Blue Jay. Descend Trabuco, then hike back up West Horse Thief. Descend San Juan.

[Scott V]

I don't know why I want to torture myself, but I think I may give it a shot.

[kanga]

Things are looking good for Wednesday. However, I haven't ridden from the lower SJT, so will need directions. I have to figure how long the drive from Pasadena will be. Thanks!

[kanga]

Originally Posted by mechmann

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=33...7.510302&h1=en

Muchas gracias! 80 miles, one way. I'll confirm tomorrow.

[maxwell]

Originally Posted by allison

Gotta be able to finish the ride, but also need to finish before dark

I think we'll just climb San Juan, climb up to Blue Jay. Descend Trabuco, then hike back up West Horse Thief. Descend San Juan.

So is this the route for this comming Wenesday?

I may tag along for a bit after I get off of work.

[allison]

Originally Posted by maxwell

So is this the route for this comming Wenesday?

I may tag along for a bit after I get off of work.

That's correct! 12/5. I was shocked myself it was already time

We're just gonna push up WHT. So, there isn't *that* much climbing after descending Trabuco

[maxwell]

Originally Posted by allison

That's correct! 12/5. I was shocked myself it was already time

We're just gonna push up WHT. So, there isn't *that* much climbing after descending Trabuco

Cool!

Yeah, I'm not so much concerned about the actual route.
I'm more concerned with how much sleep I won't get that afternoon, after the ride.

I'll plan on riding up to Trabuco with you guy's and see how I feel from there.

[allison]

Originally Posted by maxwell

Cool!

Yeah, I'm not so much concerned about the actual route.
I'm more concerned with how much sleep I won't get that afternoon, after the ride.

Who needs sleep just kidding!!

[genusmtbkr5]

Wish I could join ya, but the knees are hurting a bit and like Maxwell, I work Tues night and work again Wed night. Once you guys make it back to the top of Trabuco from WHT, there's always Los Pinos. (Darin)

[allison]

BUMP!

This is tomorrow in case anyone is having a case of the Tuesday's, or has Santa Ana fever/rash/cough/flu!!

For everyone going, how does riding at 8 am sound?? I know it's early, but let's not forget it's dark around 4:30 pm!