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allison · 01-23-2008, 02:02 PM

Read all about it! The Mann's take a Sunday off from training to hit up the Laguna mountains for a fun ride.

Justin's non biking buddy from AZ will be in town so we're going to do a fun ride for a change!

Meet at BLT around 9:30-10 am (time subject to change) for a loop out around the lake, up Middle Earth and back down, along the lake, down BMX, back up Noble Canyon to the trailhead.

For mileage... the BLT loop is like 10 miles, so adding on the climb/descent and descent/climb I'm gonna guess will add on maybe another 5-10? The BLT loop is essentially flat. Middle Earth should be a nice climb considering we won't have just climbed Indian Creek..

We only descent BMX to the road (maybe 1-2 miles?) then climb back out.

Should be a fun ride!

Expect a few hours out there, and hopefully everyone can wait til we get to Rita's in El Cajon for food.

PacMan · 01-23-2008, 02:05 PM

Is there going to be snow up there?

allison · 01-23-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Is there going to be snow up there?

We'll find out in a week and a half!

PacMan · 01-23-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allison

We'll find out in a week and a half!

Hmm. Is there a way to find out? I'd rather not ride in the snow. Remember--I'm a pansy.

allison · 01-23-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Hmm. Is there a way to find out? I'd rather not ride in the snow. Remember--I'm a pansy.

You could drive up there and look. If the ground is white, there's snow!

I have no idea. Maybe someone else can chime in.

dirtmistress · 01-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Our ride on Condor Peak on the 12th had snow and that may not have been as high as the Noble area!
I did Noble in the snow once, the upper section. It was a blast. Like a luge!

allison · 01-23-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Our ride on Condor Peak on the 12th had snow and that may not have been as high as the Noble area!
I did Noble in the snow once, the upper section. It was a blast. Like a luge!

Yeah, we aren't actually hitting much of Noble proper. it's more just Big Laguna area. Snow won't be a problem on the loop I don't think.. climbing and descending it may be.

allison · 01-23-2008, 04:02 PM

http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/new...es/018704.html

sdyeti · 01-23-2008, 05:09 PM

Right, but will there be a pre-BLT ride

??

schleppp · 01-26-2008, 11:57 PM

I am now a maybe... Two rides for a total of abour 45 miles and my new Pike started to make a loud clunking sound. I actually thought it was my headset coming loose. The LBS (Bicycle Warehouse Temecula) that I bought it at took it apart and went through it with R. Shox and could not find anything wrong. So they are sending it back, and Sram is sending out a new one. I just am not sure I will have it in time... We will see....

PS: I know Bicycle Warehouse is not as hip and cool as many of the favorites shops on this site but for all of you that are close it is worth going in. The guys that work there are all very helpful and pleasent, if not always the most knowledgeable. And they have some good sales. The fork was 20% off, I think I paid 620 plus tax. Not to mention the tax revenue stays here also... Someone has to pay for the new "artwork" on the Freeway overpasses, that crap cost the city 171 thousand dollars!!! Anyway, give them a shot, I have been very pleased...

Pain Freak · 01-27-2008, 06:33 AM

Allison, you're not taking a day off, you just want to ride the new bike!

Don't blame you.

maxwell · 01-27-2008, 03:17 PM

Is this Super Bowl Sunday?

This sounds fun. I may see if I can get the Path ride to meet early, and meet you guy's down there.

allison · 01-27-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by schleppp

PS: I know Bicycle Warehouse is not as hip and cool as many of the favorites shops on this site but for all of you that are close it is worth going in. The guys that work there are all very helpful and pleasent, if not always the most knowledgeable. And they have some good sales. The fork was 20% off, I think I paid 620 plus tax. Not to mention the tax revenue stays here also... Someone has to pay for the new "artwork" on the Freeway overpasses, that crap cost the city 171 thousand dollars!!! Anyway, give them a shot, I have been very pleased...

Hate to derail my own thread, but... they've always been over priced and understocked for what we are looking for. However, we were in search of frame saver tape on Friday after work... none of the moto shops on the edge of Temecula/Murrieta had clear, and the guy at BW said they didn't have any, but went to ask someone else.. came out with a small sheet of little circles of frame saver and gave it to us for free.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxwell

Is this Super Bowl Sunday?

This sounds fun. I may see if I can get the Path ride to meet early, and meet you guy's down there.

Ride is kinda weather dependent at the moment.. I think they probably got snow in the Laguna's this weekend.

We WILL be riding somewhere!! For a fun recreational slower paced ride.

denmother · 01-29-2008, 09:15 AM

When will you be deciding on the destination/route?

allison · 01-29-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmother

When will you be deciding on the destination/route?

So far it is just us and Steph/Dan, so we can decide Sunday morning

Anyone know what the weather is like up there?

Red Hot Sloth · 01-29-2008, 09:51 AM

BBRRrrrrrr

lardbutt · 01-29-2008, 09:52 AM

For those looking to ride up in the Laguna Mountains, here is a link to the weather site up on Mt. Laguna...

http://mintaka.sdsu.edu/facilities/weather.html

And for those wondering if there is snow up in them thar hills, here is the latest webcame shot from this morning...

Doesn't look like a lot of snow but they got about 4 inches of rain this past weekend so I'm sure it will be REALLY muddy up there this weekend. I drove through on Sunday AM and it was pouring and had been for some time.

allison · 01-29-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lardbutt

For those looking to ride up in the Laguna Mountains, here is a link to the weather site up on Mt. Laguna...

http://mintaka.sdsu.edu/facilities/weather.html

And for those wondering if there is snow up in them thar hills, here is the latest webcame shot from this morning...

Doesn't look like a lot of snow but they got about 4 inches of rain this past weekend so I'm sure it will be REALLY muddy up there this weekend. I drove through on Sunday AM and it was pouring and had been for some time.

Actually looks like more chance of snow this Saturday, so not sure it'll be muddy as much as covered in snow

allison · 02-01-2008, 03:40 PM

Looks like due to inclement weather this isn't gonna happen.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

01-23-2008, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	Sunday ride in the Laguna's Read all about it! The Mann's take a Sunday off from training to hit up the Laguna mountains for a fun ride. Justin's non biking buddy from AZ will be in town so we're going to do a fun ride for a change! Meet at BLT around 9:30-10 am (time subject to change) for a loop out around the lake, up Middle Earth and back down, along the lake, down BMX, back up Noble Canyon to the trailhead. For mileage... the BLT loop is like 10 miles, so adding on the climb/descent and descent/climb I'm gonna guess will add on maybe another 5-10? The BLT loop is essentially flat. Middle Earth should be a nice climb considering we won't have just climbed Indian Creek.. We only descent BMX to the road (maybe 1-2 miles?) then climb back out. Should be a fun ride! Expect a few hours out there, and hopefully everyone can wait til we get to Rita's in El Cajon for food.

01-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Is there going to be snow up there? __________________ Less typing...more riding.

01-23-2008, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/new...es/018704.html __________________

01-23-2008, 05:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
sdyeti Spinning my wheels	Right, but will there be a pre-BLT ride ?? __________________ My Blog: Two Wheel Love THE PATH-Love the Bike You Ride

01-26-2008, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	I am now a maybe... Two rides for a total of abour 45 miles and my new Pike started to make a loud clunking sound. I actually thought it was my headset coming loose. The LBS (Bicycle Warehouse Temecula) that I bought it at took it apart and went through it with R. Shox and could not find anything wrong. So they are sending it back, and Sram is sending out a new one. I just am not sure I will have it in time... We will see.... PS: I know Bicycle Warehouse is not as hip and cool as many of the favorites shops on this site but for all of you that are close it is worth going in. The guys that work there are all very helpful and pleasent, if not always the most knowledgeable. And they have some good sales. The fork was 20% off, I think I paid 620 plus tax. Not to mention the tax revenue stays here also... Someone has to pay for the new "artwork" on the Freeway overpasses, that crap cost the city 171 thousand dollars!!! Anyway, give them a shot, I have been very pleased... __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

01-23-2008, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
dirtmistress	Our ride on Condor Peak on the 12th had snow and that may not have been as high as the Noble area! I did Noble in the snow once, the upper section. It was a blast. Like a luge! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

01-27-2008, 06:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Allison, you're not taking a day off, you just want to ride the new bike! Don't blame you. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

01-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	Is this Super Bowl Sunday? This sounds fun. I may see if I can get the Path ride to meet early, and meet you guy's down there. __________________ "what if I say I'm not like the other's, what if I say, I'm not just another one, who play's the pretender, what if I say I will never surender" Foo Fighters - Pretender

01-29-2008, 09:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
denmother	When will you be deciding on the destination/route? __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

01-29-2008, 09:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
Red Hot Sloth Banned	BBRRrrrrrr

02-01-2008, 03:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	Looks like due to inclement weather this isn't gonna happen. Anyone have any other suggestions? __________________

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