Coto-Caspers Valentine's Day Ride - 9:00 a.m.

[Singletrack Angel]

Join me on Valentine's Day (Thursday) for a mellow ride from the Dove Canyon waterfall to Caspers Wilderness Park and back. Total distance is 20.7 miles.

Here is the route:
Coto - Caspers Cougar Pass

This will be a mellow ride but not a newbie ride. KeepsWhatHappens will be working, so no "A" team this time. I will post this ride with the Trail Angels as well, so there will be some lovely Angels riding, too. I'm not sure how long the ride will be, but considering the pace I wouldn't make any lunch plans.

Meet at the Dove Canyon waterfall in RSM at 9:00, ride by 9:15.

Here is a map:
Dove Canyon waterfall

I rode this route with some Trail Angels (including new STR Dirty Girl Brenda Gilbert) on Tuesday 2/5 and it was still a bit too muddy.

Here are some photos from our ride. EDIT: Still trying to figure this out... See pics in reply below.

[foofighter]

kristine the attachments no worky.

Looks like fun...are you or John hosting any rides for Presidents Holiday on the 18th?

[Singletrack Angel]

John is a working slave until mid-March, and I only get to ride when the kids are in school (usually - John frowns on spending money on sitters just to go out riding).

Foo, you need to get a job with flexible hours... Oh well, there's always the weekend - bring on the Lovefest!

[foofighter]

LOL i did have a flexible job when i was a 1099 now i'm a corporate guy it's ok it's a steady income and the benis are good

true weekends are what i look forward to

[Singletrack Angel]

I guess I'd better go back and read the sticky on how to post images - it's a little different when you're posting a ride I guess. I don't see the manage attachments feature.

Any tips?

[foofighter]

upload the pics in the gallery and copy the image location and paste it into your post w/ the [ img]url link[/img ] no spaces inbetween the brackets.

[Singletrack Angel]

Until I figure out how to post pics above, here are the photos:

Insane Elaine and Singletrack Angel kicking back on John Wayne's skeet shooting platform
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With the gorgeous Brenda Gilbert
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First stream crossing in Caspers
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Attack of the mud - time to retreat
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CARNAGE!
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[brendagilbert]

That was an awesome ride on Tuesday! Thanks for posting the pictures... I offically hate mud now tho. I think it added 50 lbs to my bike, not to mention my shoes. I think we are in for some perfect weather for the next week- so I hope a lot of people can join us....

[TrailJesus]

Hmmm... I dont think I work this thursday . Maybe I could ride this, ride Santiago Oaks and then 2 laps at fully loop.

[Singletrack Angel]

Originally Posted by integradriv3r

Hmmm... I dont think I work this thursday . Maybe I could ride this, ride Santiago Oaks and then 2 laps at fully loop.

Remember, this will not be quick ride (mellow pace)... but we'd love to have you join us.

[bighit8]

what are the directions there coming from north county,cant really tell by the map where its at.

[Singletrack Angel]

Originally Posted by bighit8

what are the directions there coming from north county,cant really tell by the map where its at.

You can adjust the map and also get directions.

Use this thing on the upper left to zoom out (click the - on the bottom). You can also scroll with the arrows, or just drag the screen left and right.

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If you click on the blue marker, this will pop up. Click on Get direction: To here and type in your address.

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In the upper right corner, if you click on Map you can see street names, or if you move your cursor over Satellite you will see Show labels pop up; if you click that it will show street names on the satellite image.

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Hope you can make it!

[genusmtbkr5]

Kristine, your links aren't working for me. Not sure if they're working for anyone else.

[TrailJesus]

Originally Posted by integradriv3r

Hmmm... I dont think I work this thursday . Maybe I could ride this, ride Santiago Oaks and then 2 laps at fully loop.

Yeah I'll probably go. No worries on mellow pace since I really don't have anywhere to be that day.

[Singletrack Angel]

In case you are having problems with the links...

Here are some map shots:

Here is the general area - best to take the 241 toll road and exit Antonio Pkwy.

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Here is the larger area showing from north county and access from the 5. I would take the 133 toll road to the 241 and exit Antonio, or take the 5 and exit Oso and turn left on Antonio.

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Here is the detail of where to park (blue marker).

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For the route, go to http://www.geoladders.com/routes.php and type in caspers cougar in Quick Search.

[genusmtbkr5]

Much better Kris. The images work and we can navigate ,zoom in and drag the curser. Thanks

[Singletrack Angel]

Bump... Valentine's Day is almost here...

[Singletrack Angel]

Tomorrow is going to be a great ride. I think Carrie will be bringing a special Valentine's Day surprise for our new STR riders richie rich and mtb4fun...

[brendagilbert]

I've got most of my special Valentines Day "accessories" ready for tomorrow- I cant wait to see what Carrie brings for our STR friends!

[el_d00der1n0]

You should re-title this "VD Ride" for brevity...