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Old 11-25-2007, 02:35 PM   #21 (permalink)
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It takes me 2 hrs to get to Beeks and 0:45 to get back down. Are there any other slow riders on this ride?
i think i qualify as the slow bubb on these rides... not sure how long it took me to get up to beek's but people were starting to come down when i got close
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Old 11-25-2007, 07:22 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Could someone give me directions to the tree farm??

I would love to come out and meet some peeps so long as you all can tolerate someone who's been almost off the bike for two weeks (got a road ride and a ride at marshall in) and who doesn't know of the trails. I'd love to give my trinewt a workout.
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Old 11-25-2007, 08:00 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Santiago Canyon Road to Silverado Canyon Turn left if coming from Orange, Right if coming from Cooks Corner. Go 100 Yards and turn left, the tree farm is right there on your left. If you make it, there will be cars parked on the left.
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Old 11-25-2007, 10:07 PM   #24 (permalink)
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It takes me 2 hrs to get to Beeks and 0:45 to get back down. Are there any other slow riders on this ride?
2 hours eh? You might want to make sure you start by 6:30pm with one of the earlier groups.

If I'm moving with a purpose, I can go from gate to gate on SSpeed in about 1 hour.

Nam, I'm guessing you did it last week in about 1hour 15min -20min.?

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Old 11-25-2007, 10:31 PM   #25 (permalink)
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woke up this morning with a sore throat. went and did a very very brief ride at el moro this morning and i had zero energy, it sucked. if im feeling better i will be there tuesday night, if not, i wont.
Feel better Bret, try to get some rest dude. Hopefully we'll see you out there tues.

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Old 11-26-2007, 07:43 AM   #26 (permalink)
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"Lose the knee pads on the climb, and then put them on for the decent. "

Actually my knee pads are very comfortable - I can't even feel them!
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Old 11-26-2007, 04:08 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Ill be there leaving at 6:30p

Gonna Run over to Sierra Peak and down Coal Canyon then back.

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=343
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Old 11-26-2007, 04:44 PM   #28 (permalink)
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If I'm moving with a purpose, I can go from gate to gate on SSpeed in about 1 hour.

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what do you mean by "about" 1 hour? 1 hour on that stretch is really really fast. not that you aren't that fast, but...

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"Lose the knee pads on the climb, and then put them on for the decent. "

Actually my knee pads are very comfortable - I can't even feel them!
But the point is, you don't need them while climbing. You'll be able to pedal faster.

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Ill be there leaving at 6:30p

Gonna Run over to Sierra Peak and down Coal Canyon then back.
You must be bringing a good bit of burn time...
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Old 11-26-2007, 05:59 PM   #29 (permalink)
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what do you mean by "about" 1 hour? 1 hour on that stretch is really really fast. not that you aren't that fast, but...



But the point is, you don't need them while climbing. You'll be able to pedal faster.



You must be bringing a good bit of burn time...
Should be around 4 hours... Rolling 32x18 (2:1 on 29er) over and change if needed to 32x20 for the ride backup Coal Canyon, its my first time on Coal Canyon.
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Old 11-26-2007, 08:35 PM   #30 (permalink)
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what do you mean by "about" 1 hour? 1 hour on that stretch is really really fast. not that you aren't that fast, but...
Well I timed myself the other day. 1 hour 30 min up Blackstar and back down. It was 1 hour from the entrance gate on Blackstar Rd climbing up to the white gate right below Beek's. And 30min. back down the fireroad back to the gate at the entrance of Blackstar.

I'm far from being a superfast guy.
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Old 11-26-2007, 09:01 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I am aiming for Sierra peak... if it not freezing. Still working on getting my cold weather gear together.
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Old 11-27-2007, 10:03 AM   #32 (permalink)
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I am aiming for Sierra peak... if it not freezing. Still working on getting my cold weather gear together.
I've got a cold Jeff so I'll be bowing out for this week. I'll be around to drop off some bike parts though. Should be back on the night ride gig next week
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Old 11-27-2007, 11:15 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Well I timed myself the other day. 1 hour 30 min up Blackstar and back down. It was 1 hour from the entrance gate on Blackstar Rd climbing up to the white gate right below Beek's. And 30min. back down the fireroad back to the gate at the entrance of Blackstar.

I'm far from being a superfast guy.
Nobody likes a sandbagger Carl!
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Old 11-27-2007, 11:16 AM   #34 (permalink)
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I am aiming for Sierra peak... if it not freezing. Still working on getting my cold weather gear together.
Coal Canyon is calling you.

The only gear you need is a flask of Vodka. If it is good enough for the Russkies, it is good enough for California.
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Old 11-27-2007, 11:23 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Nobody likes a sandbagger Carl!
Haha I wish I could Sandbag!

Let's see, out at Mt. Sac earlier this month 67 guys and girls in Sport finished ahead of me.

I'm not slow. But I'm not fast either. Guess I'm SLAST.
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Old 11-27-2007, 01:33 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Coal Canyon is calling you.

The only gear you need is a flask of Vodka. If it is good enough for the Russkies, it is good enough for California.
I will do Coal Canyon, but I'm bringing my HK P2000 SK 9mm... I love that gun... since I'll be riding alone the entire time going at my pace. If someone wants to go early and try I'll do it, but I just don't like riding alone for 4 hours, in the dark, with a cn of spam tied around my neck.
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Old 11-27-2007, 01:47 PM   #37 (permalink)
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I am aiming for Sierra peak... if it not freezing. Still working on getting my cold weather gear together.
I am aiming for Sierra peak

I think Chris and I are going to do that tonight
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Old 11-27-2007, 03:50 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Is there a parking lot there that I'll have to bring cash for?? First timer tonite - leaving in a few minutes to be early....Getting off the 55 north - exit Chapman and head east until I go left on Silverado Cnyn Rd then quick left on Black Star cnyn rd. Correct??
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Old 11-27-2007, 03:52 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Is there a parking lot there that I'll have to bring cash for?? First timer tonite - leaving in a few minutes to be early....Getting off the 55 north - exit Chapman and head east until I go left on Silverado Cnyn Rd then quick left on Black Star cnyn rd. Correct??
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Old 11-27-2007, 03:57 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Is there a parking lot there that I'll have to bring cash for?? First timer tonite - leaving in a few minutes to be early....Getting off the 55 north - exit Chapman and head east until I go left on Silverado Cnyn Rd then quick left on Black Star cnyn rd. Correct??

Free parking. The left turn for Silverado Canyon is just after a short bridge. It's pretty well marked though.

See you there.
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