Sycamore Canyon Riverside Thurs 2/28 9:30 a.m.

[osmarandsara]

Newbie Ride Sycamore Canyon Riverside 9:30 a.m. Meet at the corner of Canyon Crest Dr. and Central Ave. in Riverside.

Directions:

From OC:
91 East to 215/60 East (to Moreno Valley) to Central Ave go right (West) 1 1/2 miles to Canyon Crest Drive. Park next to the BofA in the shopping area.

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=10698

[ghixon]

Any plans to ride Box Springs Park any time soon?

*cough* Sunday *cough*

[Rockinthecasbah]

what type of bike is sycomore suitable for ?
H/t niner or Big Bike

[osmarandsara]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

what type of bike is sycomore suitable for ?

Single-speed, geared XC, hardtails, dual suspension, anything really except a DH rig. I ride a dual-suspension 29lb bike with a 2X9 gearing setup.

The terrain is a XC paradise and has a bit of everything: single-track, rock gardens, steep climbs, steep downhills, fire-trail, water crossings, stair steps. A typical loop around the park is 9-12 miles.

[Rockinthecasbah]

cool i'll bring my 1x9 29er just checking to make sure it wasnt 7 point terratory

[dweinberg01]

You mean you actually get to cross the water down there. Up here we just have areas where water could possibly flow if it ever rained. I'm getting all giddy just thinking about it. J/K.

Thanks again for leadin Osmarandsara

[Rockinthecasbah]

looks like I may want the big bike for the rocks and I'm missing a chain guide on my 29er hopefully I wont slow you all down to much.

[JPWizard]

I wouldn't worry. I'll be taking up the rear on a 30 something pound FS bike.

Oz,

How long (time) do you think the ride will last? What route are we likely to take?

[osmarandsara]

We will enter the park from the cul-de-sac off Canyon Crest (near the golf-course) This entrance has the easiest climb into the canyon. We would then ride a counter-clockwise loop finishing up on the main entrance (w/ the dirt lot)

If you are familiar with the trails names here's the intended route:

Triple R to the boy-scout bench then drop down into the arroyo on Terry's Wall, then Mt. sumofabitch by-pass to Sewage Treatment. Sewage treatment to Dookies Playground to X trail to Mini Moab. Mini Moab to Pepper Trees. We can then ride (or skip) Rattlesnake to Flood Control and then out via Middle Sycamore.

Total mileage is about 12 miles. I rode it last night with a group of 9 people and it took us 2 hours with lots of breaks and a slow easy pace. It should be faster in the daytime.

[duke777]

I never been there.....what's everyone driving/riding?

And is the direction from geoladder accurate?

thanks

[dweinberg01]

I'm gonna be on a Scott Ransom.The rest of my friends will be on a Haro HT, 2 Trek HT's a Fisher HT and a Giant Trance. We gonna be slow, but it's gonna be fun. Look forward to seeing everyone.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by duke777

I never been there.....what's everyone driving/riding?

And is the direction from geoladder accurate?

thanks

I'll be on a hardtail also.
Yep, the Geoladders route is accurate, trail and start point.