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foofighter

After communicating with some of the veteran SS'ers we've come to about two options

Gene suggested San Juan Trail to Rocks. He feels there's some good technical switchbacks with some nice flat recovery sections.

Neil like SJT but suggested that Aliso would draw a bigger group. Since there's good steady climbing all the way up TOTW.

Whichever it may be it'll be on a Saturday morning most likely in February or so after the VQ (need to find out the date for that)

So i'm putting up a poll of where you SS'ers would like to give it a whirl. Although this ride is for riders new to SS'ing (self included) all are welcome and heck geared bikes can come as well

There's love for all

OMR

Although considered too easy by many, Aliso Woods is a prefect place to SS. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want. Rather than going out and having a suffer fest ... much more enjoyable to do a fun fest. I can suggest some routes that will test your climbing and descending abilities ... but ones that you will learn on... not just suffer on. The great news is that you're not miles and miles from civilization... and best of all, beer is nearby!

genusmtbkr5

Ok, Aliso would be a good one too, but there are no sustained climbs, but like OMR said, it can be easy or it can be hard. The VQ is on a Sat, Mar 1st. The reason I chose to do this Newbie SSufferfest after the VQ is that Mt weekends from here on out are already spoken for with training rides, "guided" or not and trailwork, with absolutely no hammering or big epic rides the week before the VQ which would be Feb 23rd to the 29th. I could move one of my training days to a Sunday.

DeeZee

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Originally Posted by OMR

Although considered too easy by many, Aliso Woods is a prefect place to SS. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want. Rather than going out and having a suffer fest ... much more enjoyable to do a fun fest. I can suggest some routes that will test your climbing and descending abilities ... but ones that you will learn on... not just suffer on. The great news is that you're not miles and miles from civilization... and best of all, beer is nearby!

Speak'ith the truth.

San Juan is tough on a SS. Stick to the fire roads at first.

I would like to suggest El Moro if you want something else besides Aliso.

dstepper

SART has always been my favorite SS Trail. Maybe show some new dirt at the same time. Park bottom Glass Rd. take river road to South Fork Camground and back to Glass. Short but you can continue on as a out and back for more miles.

DeeZee

great first SS ride is Blackstar. All fire road and a moderate climb

Pain Freak

I want to change my vote to SART!

foofighter

hmm...all great suggestions...blackstar sounds like something doable...but i like Gregg's rationale that it's near civilization e.g. BEEEEER (stadium brewery comes to mind)

keep um coming folks

29erturkey

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

great first SS ride is Balckstar. All fire road and a moderate climb

I'd like to second blackstar. It's just long enough and steep enough to give you a sampler of the suffering to come LOL.

KonaDupee

I'm not picky. Just tell me when & where.

I've done Aliso on my fully rigid SS and did not really enjoy it. However, that was solo; I know that any ride with an STR group would be a lot more fun.

Either way, I'm in if my schedule allows.

northshore

Although I voted for Aliso I would also like to pitch the San Clemente single tracks. I road a SS full rigid last time and it was a blast! Either way, my SS should be done by then and I'm hoping this will be an easy ride to break in my legs

allison

I did the San Juan SS sufferfest in June or so of this year at San Juan. Great turnout, lots of SS's!! I had a much easier time on Thanksgiving. Was great riding it rigid.

nomad

Tell me when & where Im game

Abui

Sullivan to Rogers

then

Sunset Connector <-- ride "singletrack" behind traffic barrier"

then

Sullivan Ridge - Canyon

Everything you could want from climbs to fun singletrack.

ShinKen

SART or the LooP!!

genusmtbkr5

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Originally Posted by northshore

Although I voted for Aliso I would also like to pitch the San Clemente single tracks. I road a SS full rigid last time and it was a blast! Either way, my SS should be done by then and I'm hoping this will be an easy ride to break in my legs

I agree San Clemente is a lot fun, but there are too many areas where this trail would cause a traffic jam. You would have to stop too many times because of some of the turns and steeps, it would have no flow to it and therefore take forever to get in 11, 12 miles. And this is looking like a big group. It's best when you could just ride and keep a good flow and rhythm. JMHO

1FG rider

I'm partial to Aliso, since this ride is primarily to break-in the SS noobs. You don't want riders getting too frustrated or tired which starts eliminating the fun factor. Lots of variety and the climbs are short for the most part. Ample parking and close to beverages (if ya know what I mean) and food/picnic area.

OMR

And, did anybody happen to mention how close the beer is to Aliso Woods????

foofighter

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Originally Posted by 1FG rider

I'm partial to Aliso, since this ride is primarily to break-in the SS noobs. You don't want riders getting too frustrated or tired which starts eliminating the fun factor. Lots of variety and the climbs are short for the most part. Ample parking and close to beverages (if ya know what I mean) and food/picnic area.

i couldnt have said it better...we dont want to discourage people like ME

i want this to be both memorable and fun

tkblazer

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I want to change my vote to SART!

i'm with gollum

View Poll Results: What trail do you want to get beaten up on?
San Juan Trail to Cocktail Rocks	12	34.29%
Aliso Wood	11	31.43%
Other: post your other suggestion	12	34.29%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll


foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	SS Sufferfest Ride for the Newly Initiated Poll After communicating with some of the veteran SS'ers we've come to about two options Gene suggested San Juan Trail to Rocks. He feels there's some good technical switchbacks with some nice flat recovery sections. Neil like SJT but suggested that Aliso would draw a bigger group. Since there's good steady climbing all the way up TOTW. Whichever it may be it'll be on a Saturday morning most likely in February or so after the VQ (need to find out the date for that) So i'm putting up a poll of where you SS'ers would like to give it a whirl. Although this ride is for riders new to SS'ing (self included) all are welcome and heck geared bikes can come as well There's love for all __________________ -Duan Dulce et Decorum Click the Button


OMR Daughters = grey hair!	singlespeed grasshoppers.... Although considered too easy by many, Aliso Woods is a prefect place to SS. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want. Rather than going out and having a suffer fest ... much more enjoyable to do a fun fest. I can suggest some routes that will test your climbing and descending abilities ... but ones that you will learn on... not just suffer on. The great news is that you're not miles and miles from civilization... and best of all, beer is nearby! __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe


genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Ok, Aliso would be a good one too, but there are no sustained climbs, but like OMR said, it can be easy or it can be hard. The VQ is on a Sat, Mar 1st. The reason I chose to do this Newbie SSufferfest after the VQ is that Mt weekends from here on out are already spoken for with training rides, "guided" or not and trailwork, with absolutely no hammering or big epic rides the week before the VQ which would be Feb 23rd to the 29th. I could move one of my training days to a Sunday. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*


dstepper Over the Hill	SART has always been my favorite SS Trail. Maybe show some new dirt at the same time. Park bottom Glass Rd. take river road to South Fork Camground and back to Glass. Short but you can continue on as a out and back for more miles. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path


DeeZee 2007-08 NBA Champions	Another great first SS ride is Blackstar. All fire road and a moderate climb __________________ Red Hot Sloth "where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra" Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"


Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	I want to change my vote to SART! __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips


KonaDupee I'd rather be climbing...	I'm not picky. Just tell me when & where. I've done Aliso on my fully rigid SS and did not really enjoy it. However, that was solo; I know that any ride with an STR group would be a lot more fun. Either way, I'm in if my schedule allows. __________________ *Climbing is* its own reward! It's obvious I'm not a weight-weenie; I rode a Kona!**


northshore Aloha Brah!	Although I voted for Aliso I would also like to pitch the San Clemente single tracks. I road a SS full rigid last time and it was a blast! Either way, my SS should be done by then and I'm hoping this will be an easy ride to break in my legs __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons http://kencolada.blogspot.com


allison Trail Paparazzi	I did the San Juan SS sufferfest in June or so of this year at San Juan. Great turnout, lots of SS's!! I had a much easier time on Thanksgiving. Was great riding it rigid. __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


Abui Reincarnated Road Kill	A nice loop in the Sant Monicas Sullivan to Rogers then Sunset Connector <-- ride "singletrack" behind traffic barrier" then Sullivan Ridge - Canyon Everything you could want from climbs to fun singletrack.


ShinKen STR BUB!!	SART or the LooP!! __________________ Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly?


1FG rider How many miles left?!	I'm partial to Aliso, since this ride is primarily to break-in the SS noobs. You don't want riders getting too frustrated or tired which starts eliminating the fun factor. Lots of variety and the climbs are short for the most part. Ample parking and close to beverages (if ya know what I mean) and food/picnic area.

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