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PacMan

What's the elevation and pace going to be? I'm a little apprehensive because I still have this nagging chest cold. I'd hate to be a big boat anchor.

allison

No idea on pace. Hopefully slightly faster than a typical huge Noble day (but mostly only because it's clearly gonna be a small group).

Elevation.. well the Old San Juan route is like 3200ft, so adding in Viejo Tie and whatever to get back (I don't know the route at all once we turn off of Old San Juan) may be 800-1000ft more, but also may be a lot less.

mechmann

doug...

if you want to attend, then come along. san juan is great for it's bailout (just turn around and go back down). once you get to cocktail rock, there really isn't THAT much climbing.

allison

FWIW, I'm bringing my AM rig and would like to have FUN!

I'll probably bring elbow/forearm pads and my Veggie knee's. Not necessary, but I usually fall on San Juan.

CalEpic

If you're going to be adding in Chiquito and Viejo Tie there's some fairly steep climbs but they're all pretty short.

C

PacMan

I'm strongly considering it. My Yeti is at the shop getting the TALAS rebuilt. If it's done today, I may join you.

mechmann

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Originally Posted by CalEpic

If you're going to be adding in Chiquito and Viejo Tie there's some fairly steep climbs but they're all pretty short.

C

it will only be the top section of Chiquito. there are some climbs, but none too bad. we will ride the clockwise SJT loop to Viejo Tie, go down that to Chiquito, up Chiquito to the SJT loop, left on that and continue the clockwise loop back to Cocktail Rock.

allison

Bump for tomorrow.

Did everyone else already get invited other places?

Thanks for inviting us!

Not.

CPATCRASH

My legs are pudding after the Rwanda ride today!

Vanaerobic

This really sounds like my kind of ride. However, I've only done SJT once before and I'm not really sure where to meet up with you folks. I'll be driving down from Riverside. Anyone have good diretions to the parking lot?
Also, what cars will you be driving? I'll be rolling up in a black Subaru. Hope to see guys and gals tomorrow.

Vanaerobic

PacMan

I'm picking up my Yeti in a few minutes. I'll be there, but I'm apprehensive as usual--new trail, chest cold, my usual idiotic climbing anxiety.

Directions please.

allison

Hey Van - basically you take Ortega Hwy west for about 12 miles or so? You'll go through the construction area (I'm totally not sure if it is open or closed - last time we went through it was totally open, but typically they are down to one lane), across a narrow bridge. On the right hand side there is the San Juan fire station and a sign for a camp. Turn right there. Drive down the paved/dirt road until you see the big parking area on the left.

We'll be in a black Chevy truck.

You can also go here and look up directions: http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=129

We will be doing *all* of that route, and adding in a bit of extra with Viejo Tie and Chiquito. But, I'm not familiar with either of those

I know there is some chunk and will be a few hike a bike sections, but should be fun.

Make sure to pack plenty of food for about 6 hours or so, tubes, tools, water, etc.

Should be a beautiful day!!

I'm not sure what I'm wearing yet, but probably either my Path argyle or my Chipotle jersey.

Vanaerobic

Thanks for the quick reply. I should be out there tomorrow. Hopefully I don't get lost.

mechmann

Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=33...7.510302&h1=en

just a last minute reminder (as allison stated) we will be out there most of the day.

just in case, i will post the standard rundown:

please bring plenty of water and some trail food. i will have extra as usual. bring tubes, mine are 29er tubes and are a pain in 26" tires. bring appropriate clothes in case the temps drop. to give you an example, i will have my vest, a wool undershirt, arm and leg warmers, and a skull cap to go along with my shorts and jersey. bring full fingered gloves as a long descent in cool weather can really freeze your fingers (i bring an extra set in my backpack so that i can have dry gloves on the way down). there are no water crossings, so an extra set of socks is not necessary.

after the ride we will be hitting up a great little mexican food joint over in Capistrano. anyone that wants to join us over there is welcome!

allison

I'll probably have way too much as well.

Wool base layer, jersey, vest, gloves, warmer gloves for late descent, wool socks (i'm obsessed), wool arm warmers, will be wearing knee warmers all day most likely. I'll probably have a skull cap, but probably won't wear it.

I'll have my full 3L of water, a Clif bar, Odwalla bar, Uncrustable, pack of bloks, pack of Sport Beans, some gel...

Just stuff to keep me moving all day!

I'd like to enjoy a Guinness in the lot if it isn't too cold when we are done.

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Originally Posted by Vanaerobic

Thanks for the quick reply. I should be out there tomorrow. Hopefully I don't get lost.

Basically if you get the straight passing lanes you need to turn around.

But, the fire station is a clear decent sized building on the right hand side of the road if you are traveling west.

It's pretty much right after you get through the construction signs/vehicles, etc.

Once you've turned off of 74/Ortega you'll pass a house and other small buildings. But, the parking lot is pretty hard to miss. I'm sure there will be a good amount of people out.

speckledtrout

allison, how much do i love that you eat 'uncrustables'. that kills me.

allison

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Originally Posted by speckledtrout

allison, how much do i love that you eat 'uncrustables'. that kills me.

Ann turned me on to them!! They are GREAT!

J_Sims

gonna be good times for sure....

Doug you will be fine... Nice climb up to cocktail and if you are feeling out at that point turn around....

I want to go.... Bad idea though....

I do think that I am getting off the trainer tomorrow and hitting up something outside... especially if it is sunny

Have fun kids....

mechmann

just keep that ankle on the mend!!! i want to congratulate you on your feather beesh!


PacMan Combo Breaker!	What's the elevation and pace going to be? I'm a little apprehensive because I still have this nagging chest cold. I'd hate to be a big boat anchor. __________________ BJammin: Hey Mark, I FYM!!


allison Trail Paparazzi	No idea on pace. Hopefully slightly faster than a typical huge Noble day (but mostly only because it's clearly gonna be a small group). Elevation.. well the Old San Juan route is like 3200ft, so adding in Viejo Tie and whatever to get back (I don't know the route at all once we turn off of Old San Juan) may be 800-1000ft more, but also may be a lot less. __________________ My Blog The Path Crank Brothers


mechmann Segregated non-bubb.	doug... if you want to attend, then come along. san juan is great for it's bailout (just turn around and go back down). once you get to cocktail rock, there really isn't THAT much climbing. __________________ The Path Bike Shop - Love the Bike you Ride! Royal/661/Sunline e13 Utopia Optics


CalEpic Col. Clink	If you're going to be adding in Chiquito and Viejo Tie there's some fairly steep climbs but they're all pretty short. C __________________ tkblazer: you pedaled up mathis? nice, i'm scared to ride down it


CPATCRASH Geddyup!	My legs are pudding after the Rwanda ride today! __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/


Vanaerobic Junior Member	Where? and Who do I look for? This really sounds like my kind of ride. However, I've only done SJT once before and I'm not really sure where to meet up with you folks. I'll be driving down from Riverside. Anyone have good diretions to the parking lot? Also, what cars will you be driving? I'll be rolling up in a black Subaru. Hope to see guys and gals tomorrow. Vanaerobic


Vanaerobic Junior Member	Thanks! Thanks for the quick reply. I should be out there tomorrow. Hopefully I don't get lost.


speckledtrout Senior Member	allison, how much do i love that you eat 'uncrustables'. that kills me.


J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	gonna be good times for sure.... Doug you will be fine... Nice climb up to cocktail and if you are feeling out at that point turn around.... I want to go.... Bad idea though.... I do think that I am getting off the trainer tomorrow and hitting up something outside... especially if it is sunny Have fun kids.... __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

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