Thursday -Lower Merrill to Sunset and El Prieto Trail

[epicriderat]

I'm am riding this Wednesday 2/26 , 9am start time at JPL. Anybody able to ride at that time? I need to be back to the car by 1:30pm , is that possible on this loop?

[project_d]

If you get at least one more driver to go,and you park up towards the bottom of Sunset, then you should be back in plenty of time. If you go solo, then it's gonna be REAL close. Don't know if I could do that starting and finishing at JPL in time. If I can come in late, I might join you.

[scottay]

Can you do it weds instead? Shuttle JPL to Lake and it shouldnt be a problem, time wise.....


scott

[bighit8]

Where exactly is this and how many miles. I think I can make it, just not sure how well I will do after a month or more off the bike.

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by scottay

Can you do it weds instead? Shuttle JPL to Lake and it shouldnt be a problem, time wise.....


scott

I could do Wednesday. Does that mean your in?

[bighit8]

I can do it wensday also. Just need info on location and mileage.

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Where exactly is this and how many miles. I think I can make it, just not sure how well I will do after a month or more off the bike.

I would think about 15 miles. I'm not coming from the same direction as you, but here some directions.


Exit 210E at Windsor/Arroyo Blvd., turn left at the off ramp, and continue on Windsor Ave. until reaching the parking area near the entrance to JPL just before Ventura St. curves to the right. You may need to park on Mountain View Street a block before the parking lot. Thomas guide page 535/F5. Google map/directions. About a 45-minute drive from the South Bay. WindsorJPL

[bighit8]

Originally Posted by epicriderat

I would think about 15 miles. I'm not coming from the same direction as you, but here some directions.


Exit 210E at Windsor/Arroyo Blvd., turn left at the off ramp, and continue on Windsor Ave. until reaching the parking area near the entrance to JPL just before Ventura St. curves to the right. You may need to park on Mountain View Street a block before the parking lot. Thomas guide page 535/F5. Google map/directions. About a 45-minute drive from the South Bay. WindsorJPL

Cool I will see how it goes and let you know tomorrow.What time do you plan on starting. I am 95 % sure I will come.

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Cool I will see how it goes and let you know tomorrow.What time do you plan on starting. I am 95 % sure I will come.

RTR @ 9:00am

[bighit8]

Well see ya at 9 then. I think if I leave at 7:30 it should be plenty of time from fullerton.Look for a silver P.O.S toyota celica.

[davidB]

fyi, this is one hell of a good ride, and you'll be able to park in the parking lot at the end of Windsor on a weekday.

actually, i may join you guys. post up a ride on the calendar

[kanga]

Originally Posted by epicriderat

I'm thinking of riding this Thurs. 2/28 a 9am start time at JPL. Anybody able to ride at that time? I need to be back to the car by 12:30pm , is that possible on this loop?

I'd normally jump on such an opportunity, but this week is stacking up pretty busy already, so I'll have to bow out. In the OTB club we do LSM/Sunset as a night ride (Tuesday Mar 4 at 6 if you're interested) at least once a month, and it usually takes about 2 1/2 hours including chat time, regrouping, etc. I'd add a good 30 to 45 minutes for the El P and additional roadie portion over to Lake/Loma Alta. If you're really fast, don't stop and don't have mechanicals it can be done in about two hours for the loop, but I'd plan for at least 3 - 3 1/2.

[bighit8]

I am excited and apprehensive, will be nice to ride again. Need to rebuild those ass calluses.

[CupLess]

i would go to.o.. but i probably gonna do the chiquita ride on wed.... let us know how it goes

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Well see ya at 9 then. I think if I leave at 7:30 it should be plenty of time from fullerton.Look for a silver P.O.S toyota celica.

Cool. I'm stoked for this midweek ride, they are rare for me. I'm in a silver 4runner and bouncing around on a Pearl white Intense 5.5. See ya there. Just to confirm, this ride is happening Wednesday .

[bighit8]

Originally Posted by epicriderat

Cool. I'm stoked for this midweek ride, they are rare for me. I'm in a silver 4runner and bouncing around on a Pearl white Intense 5.5. See ya there. Just to confirm, this ride is happening Wednesday .

Got it,wensday, I will be on a black mongoose.

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by davidB

fyi, this is one hell of a good ride, and you'll be able to park in the parking lot at the end of Windsor on a weekday.

actually, i may join you guys. post up a ride on the calendar

This is the informal post and you are more than welcome to join us

[scottay]

Originally Posted by epicriderat

I could do Wednesday. Does that mean your in?

Yeah, I will try to make it! Meet at JPL and then shuttle up to Lake at the start of the ride?


scott

[epicriderat]

Originally Posted by scottay

Yeah, I will try to make it! Meet at JPL and then shuttle up to Lake at the start of the ride?


scott

Yes, meet at JPL.

[epicriderat]

My plan was to ride up the Mt. lowe fireroad to the trail head for upper Merrill and Inspiration point. Head down to the ruins and out to Sunset and El Prieto from there. This would give us a nice long DH run. I think time wise this would give us a good ride. I'm open to suggestions.