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First Annual International Mountain Bike Poles Climb Contest
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03-29-2008
So you think you can climb?

SHARE Mountain Bike Club will be hosting Poles climbing Competition in Crystal Cove State Park - El Moro Canyon.

This event will replace the Dreaded Hill contest.

More details will follow. www.sharemtb.org
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For those who don't know where is "Poles", it is the trail that is opposite from "I think I can".

Meet at the bottom of Poles at 8:30am
RSVP'd Yes: 8
  • Wrecker [02-07-2008 08:58 AM] - Have to, I brought it up :)
  • Julia12 [02-08-2008 08:01 PM] - Thinking about it
  • ocrider [03-04-2008 08:53 PM]
  • bighit8 [03-06-2008 09:29 PM] - Im in now
  • maxwell [03-23-2008 12:58 PM] - Just singed up, so yep, I'm in!
  • hoovermd [03-28-2008 03:21 PM] - I'm in again!
  • Pho'dUp [03-29-2008 02:04 PM] - I rode and it was a blast!
  • bvader [03-29-2008 05:18 PM] - Had Fun Rode it twice
RSVP'd Maybe: 8
  • cjwally [02-07-2008 09:11 AM] - I'll clean that on the SS
  • Red Ryder [02-07-2008 11:06 AM] - ouch! tough climb, nearly cleaned it a couple of years ago, I first checked "no", but I keep thinking about, I'm a stronger rider now and I'll be on a 29er
  • Kid A [02-07-2008 11:24 AM] - is there beer at the top????
  • Waldo [03-04-2008 09:57 PM] - Guess I'll go see if I can climb it at all. If so, then yeah, maybe
  • pitmang1 [03-05-2008 04:19 PM] - Can I shoulder my bike and run up?
  • giant rules [03-06-2008 09:24 PM] - Do you just show up and race, or do you have to sign up for it somewhere? If you have to sign up, where do I do that?
  • mrtawney [03-14-2008 01:46 PM]
  • autoduel [03-28-2008 02:39 PM] - Damn REI sale....
RSVP'd No: 15
  • bjammin [02-07-2008 07:18 AM] - i'll be pulling out my toe-nails instead.
  • allison [02-07-2008 08:07 AM] - NMBS race at Fontana
  • Shannon [02-07-2008 11:06 AM] - My toe nail polish will probably be too wet to put on my shoes.
  • Von-Skipp [03-05-2008 09:17 AM] - damn, ill be in zona
  • CPATCRASH [03-05-2008 05:27 PM] - I have to wash my hair.
  • Permagrin [03-05-2008 06:55 PM] - Heh. No.
  • jasonmason [03-05-2008 08:34 PM] - i'll probably miss the bus that morning. like usual.
  • Schecky [03-07-2008 08:47 AM]
  • Red Hot Sloth [03-22-2008 08:07 PM] - Its not gonna happen
  • art23rockpile [03-23-2008 10:40 AM] - Riding elsewhere.
  • northshore [03-24-2008 12:58 PM] - I can barely climb the stairs to my house.
  • genusmtbkr5 [03-26-2008 08:23 PM] - Doing another ride
  • 1080P [03-26-2008 09:39 PM] - I need to change out the air in my tires, it's worn out.
  • xhuskr [03-28-2008 02:58 PM] - day off from reality!
  • kanga [03-28-2008 06:41 PM]
 
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how far is the climb? landrush start?
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how far is the climb? landrush start?
I wouldn't think it would be le mans style. Timed release is more likely. I too am interested in this climb, maybe we can get more clydes to do this....
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I wouldn't think it would be le mans style. Timed release is more likely. I too am interested in this climb, maybe we can get more clydes to do this....
Im in for the over 200lb class which also qualifies for the most amount puked class.
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Im in for the over 200lb class which also qualifies for the most amount puked class.
Dig it. I haven't had a good puke in awhile, In think I'm due for one.
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How about a special award for the most puke?

It's a timed release start.

The trail is next to "I think I can", if heading in from the main pkg lot (the paid lot), Poles is to the left of "I think I can"
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How about a special award for the most puke?

It's a timed release start.

The trail is next to "I think I can", if heading in from the main pkg lot (the paid lot), Poles is to the left of "I think I can"
With consideration for color and texture?
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is west cut across in that pic mach 1. i getting confused where poles is???
Yes...
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How about a special award for the most puke?
I thin I can!, I think I can!, I thought I could, I think I'm siiiiicckuuuurrrrrhhhhl!!!!
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Bummer I thought this was something else. I guess I've been working for the phone company to long.


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I think west cut across goes by the lower and upper camp grounds but I could be wrong.
 
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Just over a third of a mile....hmmm 500 ft or so of elevation. I'm wondering if there is anything close to where I live that is that steep to practice on....
How many runs/heats are there? I looked at the link and there isn't much/anything really posted up yet.
To put it in perspective--at Daley, Cougar Ridge from the bottom of Bobcat to the intersection at the top is a 350' gain in .40 of a mile. The one being discussed here sounds sadistic and cruel. I may be in.
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To put it in perspective--at Daley, Cougar Ridge from the bottom of Bobcat to the intersection at the top is a 350' gain is .40 of a mile. The one being discussed here sounds sadistic and cruel. I may be in.
I'm all for it actually. I'm sure that I'll be able to do it, there's no doubt there...the question is...how fast can I do it? I've got a few secret spots to practice on for the elevation gain, and sprinting steep shiz. One other thing I'm curious about is how loose is it...is there a lot of traction, is it rocky, is it smooth clay....oh blue groove baby!!!!
I'll be looking for answers...anyone have pics of it..not a google map, but actual pics?
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It is a fireroad but can be loose, With the rain it should be packed down fairly well. The picture in no way does the climb justice. I have only ridden it once and died about 75' from the top. Of course my excuse is it was hot and I had just done about 3hrs of trail work with Adam.
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It is a fireroad but can be loose, With the rain it should be packed down fairly well. The picture in no way does the climb justice. I have only ridden it once and died about 75' from the top. Of course my excuse is it was hot and I had just done about 3hrs of trail work with Adam.
So, you'll be riding the Pole event--no excuses, right?

PS Pole Dancing is optional, just watch the splinters and bring a few extra dollar bills
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It is a fireroad but can be loose, With the rain it should be packed down fairly well. The picture in no way does the climb justice. I have only ridden it once and died about 75' from the top. Of course my excuse is it was hot and I had just done about 3hrs of trail work with Adam.
Thanks granny ring,
Distance wise, what do you think we're looking at?
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It is a fireroad but can be loose, With the rain it should be packed down fairly well. The picture in no way does the climb justice. I have only ridden it once and died about 75' from the top. Of course my excuse is it was hot and I had just done about 3hrs of trail work with Adam.
It looks flat to me! No problem!
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Distance?
Anyone?
Beuller?
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Looking at this route, I think it's .35 mi about 500 ft.