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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
check the calendar

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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what time, and what are the cross streets? I don't ride there, but I'd like to try this.
Hit the SHARE link at the top of the page for the ride details, and here's a link to the park for directions;
http://www.scc.ca.gov/Wheel/orngpage/2_new/crys.html
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You guys can climb this!!!! Stop with the maybes already and just do it! I'm sure you'll all be smiling at the top anyway (or grimacing, but I've never really been good at reading facial expressions).



**Unfortunately, parking is not included in the event--does anyone want to meet at Ridge Park and ride in?

Afterwards, I plan on riding a bit, possibly down BVD (that trail needs some love), up Old Emerald, yadda yadda ya--anyone is welcome to join.
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I'll be parking off of Ridge Park also. Riding afterwords sounds good too.
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This looks pretty cool. Does this climb compare to anything at Aliso?
 
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This looks pretty cool. Does this climb compare to anything at Aliso?
Maybe the begining of Mathis, but 4 times as long.
Or Medows without the switchbacks, flat section in the middle, and way shorter.

It's gonna be fun, and it's gonna hurt!
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Just a side note: Calling it the "first annual" event is incorrect, because it's not actually an annual event...yet. The first event should be called the "inaugural international..." After a year has passed, the second event can be called the "second annual..."

And why is it called an international event? Who gets credit for naming this event?
Taking things a little too literally?
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I'll be forcing myself to get up early to get in a ride before I stop to watch the cardio carnage, if anyone is interested in a crack 'o dawn loop.

I ran El Moro last night after work and went up Poles to remind myself why I stay away from it. My gps registered 30% at the steepest towards the top but the trail's in better condition than I remember it ever being.
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and I'll ride it.

Stinky - 39lbs 7" of travel climbing machine!

Hoss - 32.5lbs hardtail with 145mm of travel climbing machine!

I can't ride both bikes, and I can't make up my mind, so I'm gonna let you guy's decide.

What's it gonna be?
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and I'll ride it.

Stinky - 39lbs 7" of travel climbing machine!

Hoss - 32.5lbs hardtail with 145mm of travel climbing machine!

I can't ride both bikes, and I can't make up my mind, so I'm gonna let you guy's decide.

What's it gonna be?
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and I'll ride it.

Stinky - 39lbs 7" of travel climbing machine!

Hoss - 32.5lbs hardtail with 145mm of travel climbing machine!

I can't ride both bikes, and I can't make up my mind, so I'm gonna let you guy's decide.

What's it gonna be?
In what gear?
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That would put it around 15.5% grade average.... so I'm guessing the trail condition comes into play..... any links to the GPS routes?
it's not the law of averages thats smokes you on Pole, it's the pitch near the crest and the anerobic condition it creates that causes "Fail" mode, along with a lack of traction.
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Maybe the begining of Mathis, but 4 times as long.
Or Medows without the switchbacks, flat section in the middle, and way shorter.

It's gonna be fun, and it's gonna hurt!
Beginning of mathis, that sucks. I can do meadows but straight up it? This sounds a bit too painful to pay for, still want to try it though...
 
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Beginning of mathis, that sucks. I can do meadows but straight up it? This sounds a bit too painful to pay for, still want to try it though...
Agreed; I couldn't have said it better myself. Meadows, but straight up? Co'mon.

Methinks I'll have a better time playing around in Aliso for a few hours.
 
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Agreed; I couldn't have said it better myself. Meadows, but straight up? Co'mon.

Methinks I'll have a better time playing around in Aliso for a few hours.
Not meadows straight up. That would be nuts.
It is as steep as the meadows TRAIL but in a straight line instead of switchbacks. If you can climb across the meadows, you can climb a pole.
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In what gear?
Granny of course!

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Beginning of mathis, that sucks. I can do meadows but straight up it? This sounds a bit too painful to pay for, still want to try it though...
DO IT!! You'll have a great time!

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Agreed; I couldn't have said it better myself. Meadows, but straight up? Co'mon.

Methinks I'll have a better time playing around in Aliso for a few hours.
You'd be surprised at how much fun these events are. Cheering on you fellow knucklehaeds, the laughing, and surprise when someone actually makes it.
Come out and play around on The Poles!
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woohooo I can't wait to hammer win then throw up and ofcourse have a killer time!!!!! cya there! Good luck and have fun I know I will
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Final Bump! We meeting wicked early (0730) at Ridge Park and riding in from there. (You don't have to meet us at Poles until 0830, if you're riding it)

You guys would be surprised, this ride is a blast* to do and watch. And, I know you can all do it!

Don't forget, you CAN stop, you just can't move forward in any fashion without having both feet on the pedals.

*what you blast depends on your metabolism, breakfast, and ability to hold it down.
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