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autoduel · 11-23-2007, 12:47 AM

This any more technical than noble canyon?

Tedroy · 11-23-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by autoduel

This any more technical than noble canyon?

... I would venture to say yes simply because the stakes are higher if you screw up. Lots of cliff riding, not a wide open desert. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes... that's the trail.

dstepper · 11-23-2007, 05:55 AM

The only reason not to pedal up to Upper Merrill is if you have a big bike. It is a tough climb but very doable. By the time you drive up the hill then back up and down again to get your cars you could knock off the climb.

Having rode Noble and Wilson, Noble is the more tech, but Wilson has the greater penality for mistakes.

Dean

Hoosierdaddy · 11-23-2007, 06:50 AM

I'll be carpooling from the Path with Darin and Danny, so that's 3 of us. There may be room for one more. Darin is driving.

maxwell · 11-23-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tedroy

... with their vehicle capacity (how many bikes, how many people) we may be able to figure this out ahead of time and save a lot of parking lot jabber. Just a thought. Where's General George Patton when we need him?

OK, I know that ain't gonna happen...

OK, I'm in, and I have Jeff (Hoosierdaddy), and Danny comming along with me. My Escape can carry four riders & bikes. We'll be leaving from The Path at 6:45am.
And I'm all for pedaling up!

See you guys in the morning!

Pain Freak · 11-23-2007, 07:01 AM

I personally think the tech spots are more so on this ride then Noble, but they are shorter. Very similar in technical riding, except what has been mentioned with the exposure. (It's a long ways down)

Happy_Gilmore · 11-23-2007, 07:32 AM

Heads up there is a new Shuttle service for San Gabriel's http://www.shuttle-run.com/ . I just spoke to David (shuttle driver owner) this morning he says his van can carry 14 people and bikes, they make multiple round trips per day (1:15min up and down). Meeting place is at JPL parking lot off Windsor. This could be a good option for those of us who need a ride to the top.

Pain Freak · 11-23-2007, 07:35 AM

He better keep it on the down low. You need to have a permit from the foresty service to operate a shuttle service into the forest and the told a friend of mone that looked into it "That ain't gonna happen".

Dino Brown · 11-23-2007, 07:42 AM

Mott standing atop one of the many dropoffs...

JOx2 · 11-23-2007, 07:48 AM

Dino Brown · 11-23-2007, 07:50 AM

Jojo- Do be afraid! I will slap an Iron Horse sticker on your frame. An honorary membership of sorts. Should make the trail much easier to navigate!

That's what friends are for!

shagginwagon · 11-23-2007, 01:26 PM

Does anyone need / want to borrow pads --- knee , shin , elbow ? Was cleaning out my gear bag .

tkblazer · 11-23-2007, 01:35 PM

Sprockethead [11-22-2007 09:10 PM] - I've got a 4 bike rack, 2 already used and I have room for 3 passengers in my Tahoe.

i'll give ya a call andy, wouldn't mind carpooling but its not a big deal if i end up driving by myself

stjunkie · 11-23-2007, 01:42 PM

So far just Pain Freak and I in my truck. I have two maybe three spots for people and more for bikes. I've had eight bikes in the back but that is pushing it. Gas isn't cheap so I hope riders can kick in a little for the ride up. Mike has already offered to take me back up at the end.

mottmcfly · 11-23-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stjunkie

So far just Pain Freak and I in my truck. I have two maybe three spots for people and more for bikes. I've had eight bikes in the back but that is pushing it. Gas isn't cheap so I hope riders can kick in a little for the ride up. Mike has already offered to take me back up at the end.

I can only take 2 bikes but I can put 7 people in my truck including driver.

Thanks

Mott

ODB · 11-23-2007, 05:07 PM

It's already been stated by others on this thread, but i'd like to reiterate the importance of breaking up into smaller sub-groups for this ride and staggering yourselves out down the mountain. You've got a monster list of riders RSVP'd here. Have fun.

Soc Eye · 11-23-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stjunkie

So far just Pain Freak and I in my truck. I have two maybe three spots for people and more for bikes. I've had eight bikes in the back but that is pushing it. Gas isn't cheap so I hope riders can kick in a little for the ride up. Mike has already offered to take me back up at the end.

Can I ride with you dog?

mottmcfly · 11-23-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ODB

It's already been stated by others on this thread, but i'd like to reiterate the importance of breaking up into smaller sub-groups for this ride and staggering yourselves out down the mountain. You've got a monster list of riders RSVP'd here. Have fun.

ODB, rest assured its a given.

Mott

mottmcfly · 11-23-2007, 06:07 PM

As I said before I do not completely trust the thermometer up at the Wilson observatory but it is currently reporting that that temp is 40 degrees F.

I can see the observatory lights from my backyard and one thing that is for certain is that the wind has kicked up considerably. The current temp here is 65F.

Please consider wearing something warm. You can always take it off but you cant make it appear if you never brought it. Goggles would also be a nice thing to have. If you do not own a pair let me know and I will see if I have any extra in the garage.

looking forward to seeing all of you!

Mott

Tedroy · 11-23-2007, 07:10 PM

I'll bring 'em up, that leaves 1 spot on the hollywood for some lucky risk taker! See Y'all tomorrow.

11-23-2007, 12:47 AM	#101 (permalink)
autoduel sandbagger	This any more technical than noble canyon? __________________ Steve Just along for the ride

11-23-2007, 05:55 AM	#103 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	The only reason not to pedal up to Upper Merrill is if you have a big bike. It is a tough climb but very doable. By the time you drive up the hill then back up and down again to get your cars you could knock off the climb. Having rode Noble and Wilson, Noble is the more tech, but Wilson has the greater penality for mistakes. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-23-2007, 06:50 AM	#104 (permalink)
Hoosierdaddy High Speed Dirt.	RSVP ing! I'll be carpooling from the Path with Darin and Danny, so that's 3 of us. There may be room for one more. Darin is driving. __________________ Freeride or Die! www.moderneyewear.com I can ride my bike with no handlebars... no handlebars, no handlebars.

11-23-2007, 07:01 AM	#106 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	I personally think the tech spots are more so on this ride then Noble, but they are shorter. Very similar in technical riding, except what has been mentioned with the exposure. (It's a long ways down) __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

11-23-2007, 07:35 AM	#108 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	He better keep it on the down low. You need to have a permit from the foresty service to operate a shuttle service into the forest and the told a friend of mone that looked into it "That ain't gonna happen". __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

11-23-2007, 07:32 AM	#107 (permalink)
Happy_Gilmore Faith Driven	Heads up there is a new Shuttle service for San Gabriel's http://www.shuttle-run.com/ . I just spoke to David (shuttle driver owner) this morning he says his van can carry 14 people and bikes, they make multiple round trips per day (1:15min up and down). Meeting place is at JPL parking lot off Windsor. This could be a good option for those of us who need a ride to the top.

11-23-2007, 07:42 AM	#109 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Mott standing atop one of the many dropoffs... __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

11-23-2007, 07:48 AM	#110 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	__________________ Climbing, You Know You Want To.

11-23-2007, 07:50 AM	#111 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Jojo- Do be afraid! I will slap an Iron Horse sticker on your frame. An honorary membership of sorts. Should make the trail much easier to navigate! That's what friends are for! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

11-23-2007, 01:26 PM	#112 (permalink)
shagginwagon CH3NO2	Does anyone need / want to borrow pads --- knee , shin , elbow ? Was cleaning out my gear bag .

11-23-2007, 01:35 PM	#113 (permalink)
tkblazer Ruining It For The 95%	Sprockethead [11-22-2007 09:10 PM] - I've got a 4 bike rack, 2 already used and I have room for 3 passengers in my Tahoe. i'll give ya a call andy, wouldn't mind carpooling but its not a big deal if i end up driving by myself __________________ Geronimo: I think I could probably spend all day exporing Dell Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

11-23-2007, 01:42 PM	#114 (permalink)
stjunkie Senior Member	So far just Pain Freak and I in my truck. I have two maybe three spots for people and more for bikes. I've had eight bikes in the back but that is pushing it. Gas isn't cheap so I hope riders can kick in a little for the ride up. Mike has already offered to take me back up at the end.

11-23-2007, 05:07 PM	#116 (permalink)
ODB Team Sting-Ray	It's already been stated by others on this thread, but i'd like to reiterate the importance of breaking up into smaller sub-groups for this ride and staggering yourselves out down the mountain. You've got a monster list of riders RSVP'd here. Have fun.

11-23-2007, 06:07 PM	#119 (permalink)
mottmcfly Pro beginner	Weather As I said before I do not completely trust the thermometer up at the Wilson observatory but it is currently reporting that that temp is 40 degrees F. I can see the observatory lights from my backyard and one thing that is for certain is that the wind has kicked up considerably. The current temp here is 65F. Please consider wearing something warm. You can always take it off but you cant make it appear if you never brought it. Goggles would also be a nice thing to have. If you do not own a pair let me know and I will see if I have any extra in the garage. looking forward to seeing all of you! Mott

11-23-2007, 07:10 PM	#120 (permalink)
Tedroy Mt Wilson Motoboy	My boys Jason and Joel are in! I'll bring 'em up, that leaves 1 spot on the hollywood for some lucky risk taker! See Y'all tomorrow.

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