Updated: Black Mountain RB 10AM

[el_d00der1n0]

Meet at the semi circle on Maler.

We'll do the climb up and the Miner's loop at least. If there's a consensus, we can do a bit of 'splorin. Potential spots are the up and over stuff.

[el_d00der1n0]

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/imag...MTOverview.JPG

I'm thinking we can do:

1 - 3 - 11 - 8 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 5 and then back down 5. EC said 5 was sorta climbable on the west, I've gone down 5 on the east, and it was good.

Time changed to 10.

[danlorek]

I did a night ride there last night and the conditions were just awesome.... should be a good time!

[schleppp]

How many miles are we looking at, and estimated ride time?? I would like to ride here but don't want to be all day...

[danlorek]

[quote=el_d00der1n0;178059]EC said 5 was sorta climbable on the west, I've gone down 5 on the east, and it was good.quote]

btw, i've climbed 5 to the west and east... west is 100% do-able; east is more fun coming down in my opinion. i had to air down the rear for traction last night because i would spin out too much on the technical climbs if i went onto rocks from the damp dirt.

[Red Hot Sloth]

Anybody heard from NappyT lately, maybe he'll join in?

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by Red Hot Sloth

Anybody heard from NappyT lately, maybe he'll join in?

He's busy lurking I think.

Originally Posted by schleppp

How many miles are we looking at, and estimated ride time?? I would like to ride here but don't want to be all day...

Miles? probably ~15. I'm not sure to be honest.

I think it will be around 2 hours ride time. That's what I'll tell the wife anyway...

Originally Posted by danlorek

btw, i've climbed 5 to the west and east... west is 100% do-able; east is more fun coming down in my opinion. i had to air down the rear for traction last night because i would spin out too much on the technical climbs if i went onto rocks from the damp dirt.

Sweet. Thanks! Why don't you join us?

[danlorek]

i would if i were going to be around, but i'll be at fontucky this weekend for the races...maybe next time!

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by b5driver

[01-09-2008 12:23 PM] - When will the kids' birthday parties end?

Probably just in time for the next bout of family stomach flu.

[b5driver]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Probably just in time for the next bout of family stomach flu.

Or your wife's kickboxing class

[OldDogDan]

Are you saying back down 5, and then...dirt access road ccw around the base back to Maler? Why not just start at the north parking lot for a complete loop leaving out the roads (except 14)? (OK, you like the road # 1, it's a good warmup...). I'm thinking you've got more like three hrs there ( I did see the "tell the wife" note tho).

[el_d00der1n0]

Up and over to "Derailleur" and down to the Carmel Valley road side, then up the short part of Miner's and down the fun part. There will be a short road ride to get back to the parking area.

Evil Chocula introduced me to that starting point. I like the climb from there. Bummer is, if we go over to the up and over, we'll miss the last bit of the climb. On a positive note, we'll also miss the "hella steep fireroad" which I didn't care for when the chowda showed me his loop.

Join us Dan!

Originally Posted by OldDogDan

Are you saying back down 5, and then...dirt access road ccw around the base back to Maler? Why not just start at the north parking lot for a complete loop leaving out the roads (except 14)? (OK, you like the road # 1, it's a good warmup...). I'm thinking you've got more like three hrs there ( I did see the "tell the wife" note tho).

[OldDogDan]

Thanks for the invite. I've got a strong commitment to several non-STR guys for every Saturday morning -- have to see if they're riding first. I do want to do some more STR meet-ups.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by OldDogDan

Thanks for the invite. I've got a strong commitment to several non-STR guys for every Saturday morning -- have to see if they're riding first. I do want to do some more STR meet-ups.

Still waiting for that Calaveras ride.

[el_d00der1n0]

Sniffer added this to the meetup group. Looks like we'll have a couple of riders from there.

[Red Hot Sloth]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Sniffer added this to the meetup group. Looks like we'll have a couple of riders from there.

The Sniffer sure gets around

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by Red Hot Sloth

The Sniffer sure gets around

He has wisely chosen the name Xen over there.

[Red Hot Sloth]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

He has wisely chosen the name Xen over there.

LOL!
i was wondering what his other aliases were...i was very off base in my thoughts of things like "nut-hugger", or worse.

[Seat Sniffer]

Originally Posted by Red Hot Sloth

LOL!
i was wondering what his other aliases were...i was very off base in my thoughts of things like "nut-hugger", or worse.

actually i was gonna go with "grape smuggler"

[danlorek]

to add a little to this...
last night i did another ride there starting off at Maler Rd and riding to carmel valley rd up miner, did a couple loops, and came back to the truck via "2" which was SUPER fun. this was the first time I've been on this trail and it was something that will be added to the ride there from now on for sure! the only thing is, i wish i had pants on because i took a beating from the bushes.