Daley Ranch Sunday 12/23, 1PM

[PacMan]

Wow--9 peeps RSVP'd YES!!

Plus my bud that isn't on STR makes 10--SWEET!!

And of course, I am coming down with a chest cold--figures. Oh well. This ride is still gonna be awesome.

[mtbchip]

Hello STR! I took a look at the "geo-ladders" route. I have been to the ranch many times in the past and have always ridden that route. Then one time I said to my ride bud "hey, lets mix it up" and we did the route backwards (clockwise). Had a GREAT time until my buddy broke his leg coming down Sage at the END OF THE RIDE (really harshed my mellow).

Anyone wanna try it out, we end up with about 2.5-3 hours of riding about 18 miles (there is some extra credit available)?

Chip

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by PacMan

Wow--9 peeps RSVP'd YES!!

Plus my bud that isn't on STR makes 10--SWEET!!

And of course, I am coming down with a chest cold--figures. Oh well. This ride is still gonna be awesome.

Bring your SS then. That'll break it right up!

[PacMan]

A few months ago, a few of us rode the usual loop, then rode it backwards. It sucked going backwards--just one jerk's opinion though.

[mtbchip]

Originally Posted by PacMan

A few months ago, a few of us rode the usual loop, then rode it backwards. It sucked going backwards--just one jerk's opinion though.

Yeah, there's always a couple of jerks in every group......

......

............ I'm the other

One thing with the reverse loop, I can ride the whole route, no dismount and huff'n it! The only bummer is Cougar trail is done UP HILL, so we miss that flight, but there are other "pay offs".

Ride'm

[PacMan]

mtbchip [12-21-2007 04:44 PM] - Bringing a few more. My buddy and I have been taking a "different route". We will not hijack this ride, but "introduce" an alternative! Hi Dee HOO!

Glad to have you along. However, the route is set.

[el_d00der1n0]

Uh oh. Looks like we'll have someone to sniff the seats...

[Seat Sniffer]

Originally Posted by DDB@OCR

If ya'll don't mind, maybe I can sit in with ya, do some sniffin' around

Got that covered.

[OldDogDan]

Originally Posted by allison

Basically you just take the main street all the way down... lots of lights, neighborhood.. eventually you'll get to a narrowing in the road with construction arrows. Turn left there. Follow that road all the way up. Dixon Lake parking is on the right, but pull into the dirt lot on the left.

Or, park on the street.

Enjoy!

DDB -- Here's a photo Allison posted last time -- turn left here. You could miss the sign which is on the left-hand side. Have fun!

[Red Hot Sloth]

The main intersection for it is La Honda Dr, and El Norte Parkway. And doing a search for Dixon Lake pulls up better results than requesting directions for Daley Ranch.
If your coming down the 15( south bound on the 15 from temecula area) , exit at El Norte Parkway, go left, follow that for several miles, you will have to hit a lot of traffic lights but it is a straight shot to La Honda Dr. At La Honda dr, there will be a sign for Dixon Lake, go left here, follow up the hill to the top and park in the dirt lot on the left.
I hope this helps.

[allison]

Originally Posted by mechmann

allison and i will be out there, don't know what time. hope to run into you guys!!!

We'll definitely be there before 1! Gotta make dinner for my dad and sister for Christmas I'm 'po. Actually, dinner wasnt cheap either, but my dad is hard to buy for...

I'm thinking we'll be out there around 9. Gonna SS. I'm a glutton for punishment.

Did 39miles and 7500ft of climbing today.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by allison

Did 39miles and 7500ft of climbing today.

Is that all??

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by mechmann

allison and i will be out there, don't know what time. hope to run into you guys!!!

YO! I'll be riding there also! I need to be done by 11 so was thinking of heading out by 9 and get in the 20 miler. Maybe I'll run in to you guys.

[sv1rider]

I will be there.

[allison]

Originally Posted by mechmann

dirt was perfect today.

it amazes me all the dumb effs that can't wait till the trails dry just a tad. lots of deep tracks in the spots where there was mud just a day or two ago.

There was one section that was full of shoe and horseshoe marks (more so than tires)....

[Seat Sniffer]

Had a blast today. Thanks for waiting up for my slow ass. Definitely feel improvements though. Where's the videos/pics gonna be?

[Red Hot Sloth]

Originally Posted by allison

There was one section that was full of shoe and horseshoe marks (more so than tires)....

I noticed the same thing at another trail last weekend. The trail conditions would have been near perfect, but all the hiker tracks and horsehoof post holes mad some of the trail almost unbearable. It was as if they were there when it was raining. This is a trail that cannot be ridden within close to a week after prolonged rains, its just about all clay. I only saw minimal mt bike tracks. What really got me about it was the equine tracks. No horses allowed there, but tons of tracks.

[Red Hot Sloth]

Originally Posted by Seat Sniffer

Had a blast today. Thanks for wairing up for my slow ass. Definitely feel improvements though. Where's the videos/pics gonna be?

I must say, I carpooled with seat sniffer today, and I was quite apprehensive for reasons I'm sure you all understand. I was pleased to find out his screen name in no way indicated any propensity to want to sniff anything. Phew. The only thing I think I take from said screen name is his welcomed sick sense of humor. It was a pleasure to meet you and ride with you today. After I talk with the wife tonight and get permission for my next ride I will pm ya. Good ride today.
By the way, next ride, I'll bring a couple brews for afterwords.

[Seat Sniffer]

Originally Posted by Red Hot Sloth

I noticed the same thing at another trail last weekend. The trail conditions would have been near perfect, but all the hiker tracks and horsehoof post holes mad some of the trail almost unbearable. It was as if they were there when it was raining. This is a trail that cannot be ridden within close to a week after prolonged rains, its just about all clay. I only saw minimal mt bike tracks. What really got me about it was the equine tracks. No horses allowed there, but tons of tracks.

Are horses only aloud on certain trails there? And what's with leaving your animals shit all over the trail? Are horse people really that filthy? The one broad was cleaning her horsey's hooves of poop in the parking lot and just left it there. Is this generally accepted? Or get one of those poop catchers on your trusty steed. If horse shit is ok then so is mine. I won't eat anything but straw for a week, see you on the trail

Originally Posted by Red Hot Sloth

I must say, I carpooled with seat sniffer today, and I was quite apprehensive for reasons I'm sure you all understand. I was pleased to find out his screen name in no way indicated any propensity to want to sniff anything. Phew. The only thing I think I take from said screen name is his welcomed sick sense of humor. It was a pleasure to meet you and ride with you today. After I talk with the wife tonight and get permission for my next ride I will pm ya. Good ride today.
By the way, next ride, I'll bring a couple brews for afterwords.

Sick sense of humor? huh? Likewise sir, a pleasure to meet and ride with you today. Looking forward to more saddle time.

[el_d00der1n0]

Good riding with you guys. This has been a good weekend for me.

Originally Posted by Seat Sniffer

If horse shit is ok then so is mine. I won't eat anything but straw for a week, see you on the trail

I always wonder why I have to clean up after my dog when they don't clean up after the horses.