Palm Canyon Epic / Art Smith - 12/23

[Tom Cosgrove]

If I can make it we can all carpool. I live in Alta loma just off the 210 and archibald.

Originally Posted by MTBMaven

Apex If I can go, you want to carpool? I'm in Pasadena just south of the Paseo.

[chupacabra]

My buddy and I are interested in going. We have a concern. I watched the video of Art Smith Trail on http://www.mtbbill.com/videos/ArtSmith-MTBR.wmv . It seems pretty sketchy in spots. How many of you walk some of the more difficult sections? We both ride quite a bit, including recently Cannell up in Kern. How does this compare? I just want to make sure that we aren't over our heads and hold up the group.

[CalEpic]

Originally Posted by chumbacabra

My buddy and I are interested in going. We have a concern. I watched the video of Art Smith Trail on http://www.mtbbill.com/videos/ArtSmith-MTBR.wmv . It seems pretty sketchy in spots. How many of you walk some of the more difficult sections? We both ride quite a bit, including recently Cannell up in Kern. How does this compare? I just want to make sure that we aren't over our heads and hold up the group.

If you can do Cannell without problems then you should be fine. There is some steep exposure in a few parts that you'll need to be ok with. Just make sure you are not running standard tubes. Stans, Slime Tubes or tire liners are an absolute must. Some have had luck running double ply tires and downhill tubes but I don't think I'd want to pedal that weight for 30 miles. No shame in walking tech stuff but you guys need to be able to ride the moderate stuff.

C

[ApexMan]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

If I can make it we can all carpool. I live in Alta loma just off the 210 and archibald.

Hey! Um, I'm looking at going out the evening before and grabing a hotel room and maybe doing a dinner with a friend out there.

[MTBMaven]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

If I can make it we can all carpool. I live in Alta loma just off the 210 and archibald.

Sounds good Tom. I'll touch bases closer to the date.

Originally Posted by ApexMan

Hey! Um, I'm looking at going out the evening before and grabing a hotel room and maybe doing a dinner with a friend out there.

No worries.

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by ApexMan

I can't believe this could take 8 plus hours, sack up people and motor. When it's cool out you don't drink as much! Well, I'm wierd in that regard... I just did Strawberry Loop 3 weeks ago and I took just FOUR sips out of my only 16oz. water bottle, and I knocked out the loop in 2:40 with my 45 +lb. rig.

Nail the route down, it you have doubts about yourself, do some more prep rides to keep the regroups to a minimum.

Yeah, but you ain't human!

[Tom Cosgrove]

Ok call me at 909-921-7924

Originally Posted by MTBMaven

Sounds good Tom. I'll touch bases closer to the date.



No worries.

[ShinKen]

BUMP!!!

there was talk of an early start!! what's the plan ehH? and what time do wee meet on the Carl's parking lot c-man?

[CalEpic]

If the other Craig wants to change it I guess I'm ok with that. 7:00 am meet at the Art Smith trailhead seems ok to me though. That should hopefully put us up top ~7:30 am. If we can't finish this ride in 8-9 hours we've got problems.

If nothing changes, let's meet at Carls 5:30 am

C

[ApexMan]

Ahem. I'm out. I heeding my own advice here as I wish to state I have doubt that I can make this with my current health and fitness.

A cold that I had tried to work through the last couple of weekends has relapsed, lungs currently feel like being out when there is smog and the body temp is at 99.

So carry on bretheren, I look forward to the rr, kinda... Because I'll be bummed that I missed this challenging ride with fun folk, and if there is no snow the conditions ought to be great!

Have a great ride guys!!

[cjwally]

Originally Posted by ApexMan

Ahem. I'm out. I heeding my own advice here as I wish to state I have doubt that I can make this with my current health and fitness.

A cold that I had tried to work through the last couple of weekends has relapsed, lungs currently feel like being out when there is smog and the body temp is at 99.

So carry on bretheren, I look forward to the rr, kinda... Because I'll be bummed that I missed this challenging ride with fun folk, and if there is no snow the conditions ought to be great!

Have a great ride guys!!

After riding with you the past weekend at San Gabrials, I am kinda bummed that I won't be able to see you demolish the DH on your VPX. Next time bud.... Feel better!

[MTBBill]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

In my opinion you missed the best part of Art Smith. The end is the rocky sketchy down hill . You could have just finished art smith and rode the easy downhill road ride back to your car.

Are you looking to do the orginal Art Smith route for the lower 1/3rd or the new route that was completed a little over a year ago? The new route is tame in comparision to the orginal route. Most of my video features the orginal route.

[Tom Cosgrove]

Eh uhm, what was it you said?? sack up people I could do it on a 45lber?? Its not till the 23rd Robert your loosing face dooood. Unless of course your riding with Kathy.

Originally Posted by ApexMan

Ahem. I'm out. I heeding my own advice here as I wish to state I have doubt that I can make this with my current health and fitness.

A cold that I had tried to work through the last couple of weekends has relapsed, lungs currently feel like being out when there is smog and the body temp is at 99.

So carry on bretheren, I look forward to the rr, kinda... Because I'll be bummed that I missed this challenging ride with fun folk, and if there is no snow the conditions ought to be great!

Have a great ride guys!!

[Ladd Jasper]

Just converted the tires, and all looks good. Switching to "Yes." Yes!

Any carpools coming together? I can drive if need be, and have room for another bike and its rider.

[ApexMan]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

Eh uhm, what was it you said?? sack up people I could do it on a 45lber?? Its not till the 23rd Robert your loosing face dooood. Unless of course your riding with Kathy.

Yes, I shall deminish greatly in those eyes here who have not bared witness to the glory of my commitment to the freeride sect. I shall go upon the sacred couch and meditate this weekend and ponder my next rising so as to put to rest the imbalance my words and actions have caused.

Oh... SheDevil = Kelly

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper

Just converted the tires, and all looks good. Switching to "Yes." Yes!

Any carpools coming together? I can drive if need be, and have room for another bike and its rider.

sWEEEt!!!

few of the monkies will be hooking up on the green river exit ofF the 91!! LETS freaking ROLL ehh!!!!



too bad paT cant go!!

Originally Posted by ApexMan

Yes, I shall deminish greatly in those eyes here who have not bared witness to the glory of my commitment to the freeride sect. I shall go upon the sacred couch and meditate this weekend and ponder my next rising so as to put to rest the imbalance my words and actions have caused.

Oh... SheDevil = Kelly

yeah well next time u better have no freaking excuses!! yeah there will be a next time!

& dont worry about your friend!! we will show him all the good spots!!

[Tom Cosgrove]

Balls baby i am bringing Krankin Kiwi and t2-tom2.
So are we meeting at Art Smith at 7am?

[CalEpic]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

Balls baby i am bringing Krankin Kiwi and t2-tom2.
So are we meeting at Art Smith at 7am?

Yes.

[mtbcat]

anybody want to carpool from san diego.? 858-354-6976 woody.