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genusmtbkr5
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03-22-2008
Here it is. Time to give some newbie love to the I.E. This is a fun route for all, although a newbie ride, we will do a couple variations for the more experienced riders.

Marshall is a fun area to ride. I had the pleasure of being guided by denmother and Roger and they showed us some really fun singletracks with stream crossings, rolling trails under lots of tress. There will be some fireroad climbs, but it will be not be any harder than all the other newbie rides that have already been done by most of you. Here are some images to give you an idea of what you'll be riding.

The route:

A group: http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=350
Distance: 20 miles
Ascent: 3,500 feet

B group: http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=558 6
Distance: 15 miles
Ascent: 2,000 feet

C group: http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=633 7
Distance: 12 miles
Ascent: 1,500 feet






So come out to the Valley of the Dirt People and join us for a day of fun.

Where: Marshall Canyon
When: Sat. Mar 22,
Time: 9am

We will be parking here:

Oak Mesa Park
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=o ak+mesa+park&sll=33.625433,-117.643939&sspn=0.008809,0.014977&ie=UTF8&ll=34.12 7952,-117.774382&spn=0.005595,0.012703&t=h&z=17
5200 North Wheeler Avenue
La Verne, California 91750



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As always, NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.

We may be eating at T Phillips afterwards, here is the address: 2335 D Street, La Verne
RSVP'd Yes: 107
  • denmother [02-26-2008 10:56 AM] - Denmother and Just_me will be there!!!
  • Letyrides [02-26-2008 10:58 AM] - Ya the newbie/social rides are back!
  • genusmtbkr5 [02-26-2008 10:58 AM] - can't wait!
  • ChariotsOfTires [02-26-2008 11:02 AM] - I'm in.
  • 53-12 [02-26-2008 11:15 AM] - A ride I can ride to.
  • Jordansrealm [02-26-2008 11:18 AM]
  • autoduel [02-26-2008 11:57 AM] - Been 8 years. Meet at the school/community center?
  • davidB [02-26-2008 12:07 PM] - it's a favorite of mine, won't miss it :)
  • Chewyeti [02-26-2008 02:21 PM] - duh!
  • sperminator [02-26-2008 02:26 PM] - i will be there if me separated shoulder is no longer separated.
  • CC [02-26-2008 07:38 PM] - Been there many times, time to hit it again...let me know what help you need Gene
  • dstepper [02-26-2008 07:54 PM] - why not!
  • jfromlv [02-26-2008 09:19 PM]
  • Pain Freak [02-27-2008 06:52 AM] - yep.yep,yep.
  • ghixon [02-27-2008 07:20 AM] - Marshall Canyon is always a hoot!
  • Pedalboy [02-27-2008 09:30 AM] - count me in for sweeping if you need it.
  • JOx2 [02-27-2008 03:16 PM] - see ya!
  • Hanzo [03-03-2008 10:19 AM] - Thanks Gene!
  • lala_not_lola [03-04-2008 06:54 AM]
  • JoeTruth [03-04-2008 07:10 AM] - I'll be there. Is there a B+ group option? :-)
  • nomad [03-04-2008 07:38 AM] - why not
  • Pho'dUp [03-04-2008 07:41 AM] - Where we eat'in after!
  • Hoosierdaddy [03-04-2008 08:08 AM]
  • steviebfromtheoc [03-04-2008 08:55 PM] - Im in !!
  • OMR [03-04-2008 10:11 PM] - Why not?
  • allison [03-05-2008 02:08 PM] - We're planning on going.
  • v10isez [03-05-2008 08:28 PM] - most likely yes since i will be on spring break but the 22nd is my second to last day on break so i "should" technically still be in town. psyched!
  • project_d [03-05-2008 11:49 PM] - Me, Double_D, and Small Fry (the son)
  • SheDevil [03-06-2008 07:12 AM]
  • un-kola [03-09-2008 02:07 PM] - Took a vacation day.See ya there!
  • schleppp [03-09-2008 02:40 PM] - All right I am in... I can't stand the pressure!
  • 1FG rider [03-10-2008 07:42 PM] - Sounds like fun!
  • maniacal [03-10-2008 08:46 PM] - I wanna see how pissed the horse people will be seeing all our asses out there, yeehaaa!
  • ohyeah89 [03-11-2008 05:35 AM] - First STR ride
  • ApexMan [03-11-2008 09:10 AM] - Been meaning to explore this region
  • cbharping [03-11-2008 01:04 PM] - Hey, I have a Saturday with no work! YEAAAH!
  • Dusty [03-11-2008 02:25 PM]
  • springrubber [03-11-2008 08:15 PM] - and Alyssa too!
  • Trizz [03-11-2008 08:19 PM] - sounds like, fun, put names to the faces.
  • RacinJason [03-11-2008 08:34 PM] - I'm there but where are the newbies?
  • VTVic [03-11-2008 08:35 PM] - Cool. plus one (the wife)
  • Frozen208 [03-11-2008 09:27 PM] - Unless something drastic comes up I'm off the fence
  • TooManyTacos [03-12-2008 06:58 AM] - Okay, okay, I'm in!
  • DBD [03-12-2008 02:49 PM] - What the hell.
  • onlyontwo [03-12-2008 06:56 PM] - Candace and I are in.
  • dweinberg01 [03-12-2008 10:32 PM] - I'm all in.Bringing 2 others with me.
  • Dirt Diva [03-13-2008 10:12 AM]
  • Tee [03-13-2008 10:15 AM]
  • brendagilbert [03-13-2008 03:39 PM]
  • stinkyrider [03-13-2008 03:49 PM] - I'm in. No stinky though. Riding the Possum or possibly Demo a spesh Pitch if the Demo thing is happening.
  • hobie [03-14-2008 01:33 AM] - 1st ride ever. cant wait!
  • Vickie [03-14-2008 09:29 AM] - New dirt, count me in!!
  • BrewMaster [03-14-2008 09:39 PM] - I'm on this like a fat kid (Chewyeti) on cake.
  • Kimbo Slice [03-15-2008 01:48 PM]
  • richie_rich [03-15-2008 11:09 PM] - Big group...sounds like fun!
  • integradriv3r [03-16-2008 01:21 PM] - Looks like fun :)
  • DangerSlave [03-16-2008 05:50 PM]
  • uhyeah [03-16-2008 08:32 PM] - Looking forward to it.
  • katonk [03-16-2008 09:10 PM]
  • MotoRider [03-17-2008 12:47 AM] - +4
  • Cowgirl [03-17-2008 12:32 PM] - Im a newbie virgin...i wanna go!
  • new2mtb [03-17-2008 01:32 PM] - yup yup, I go i go i go
  • HUGH [03-17-2008 05:35 PM] - Oh Hell Yea!!!!
  • hoovermd [03-17-2008 05:46 PM] - How can I resist the potential of 100 riders? The wife will be there too Dino!
  • khai [03-18-2008 06:48 AM] - will be there
  • Shannon [03-18-2008 07:44 AM] - Bruce and I will be there. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
  • commplex [03-18-2008 08:59 AM] - This is gonna be one for the record books
  • Soc Eye [03-18-2008 02:22 PM]
  • jasonmason [03-18-2008 02:40 PM] - been a while for marshall...sweet...
  • Marshall Willanholly [03-18-2008 03:52 PM] - I guess I should be there. I understand the canyon was named after me.
  • mtb4fun [03-18-2008 05:03 PM] - Let's make this a record!!
  • vinosteep [03-18-2008 08:58 PM] - yes i cant wait
  • kev [03-19-2008 07:58 AM] - I'll be brining my singlespeed but I'm big time out of shape. So newb ride sounds good.
  • ray m [03-19-2008 08:00 AM]
  • LBmtb [03-19-2008 08:28 AM] - Cathy is making me. :)
  • cldrnkr [03-19-2008 08:51 AM] - I guess it's time to come out of my winter hibernation.
  • mtnbikej [03-19-2008 09:00 AM] - Me and the Mrs. are making an appearance.
  • Elisheva [03-19-2008 10:36 AM] - I'm in for the 'B' team. oooh! Fresh dirt!!!!
  • ~ Pakiha ~ [03-19-2008 11:27 AM] - Riding or Not I'm In and the Go Pros are Coming!
  • Sprankle [03-19-2008 02:58 PM] - New Dirt!!!
  • speckledtrout [03-19-2008 03:36 PM]
  • Kpeony [03-19-2008 04:09 PM] - After careful consideration, I need a change of venue and a new view!
  • bvader [03-19-2008 04:59 PM] - Think so, will be my 2 STR ride +2
  • art23rockpile [03-19-2008 05:17 PM]
  • VinceM [03-19-2008 06:44 PM] - What the hell. I haven't done this one in a while.
  • dirtmistress [03-20-2008 07:33 AM] - Looks like I'm in
  • jeffj [03-20-2008 12:29 PM]
  • BoingBoing [03-20-2008 01:47 PM] - Well, all the cool kids are doing it!
  • mechmann [03-20-2008 03:07 PM] - only because my wife drags me along to these naSTyaRgh gatherings!
  • osmarandsara [03-20-2008 04:00 PM] - Denmother twisted my arm......
  • Jay [03-20-2008 04:25 PM]
  • dislocated1 [03-20-2008 04:54 PM] - Rollin' in with "bananaup".......
  • BandMan [03-20-2008 06:35 PM] - Just got back from Santa Fe, NM and in time for the Newbie Ride!!!
  • CeeDubb [03-20-2008 11:54 PM] - I'll probably be dragging 2 peeps along...
  • Pugz [03-21-2008 08:01 AM] - baby is due around this time so I will have to see
  • mtnbkrdavid [03-21-2008 12:00 PM] - New bike and new dirt - I'm in!!
  • Alex [03-21-2008 12:08 PM] - I can sweep if needed.
  • clumpymold [03-21-2008 01:08 PM] - Yay! First event ever! I hope I won't be too slow for you guys. Haven't been on my bike in AGES. :(
  • Gasper [03-21-2008 06:22 PM] - Greg and Kay in for the A ride
  • Alfredo [03-21-2008 06:24 PM]
  • outlaw [03-21-2008 06:29 PM]
  • Dizle [03-21-2008 08:31 PM] - this will be interesting
  • carbonman [03-21-2008 08:46 PM] - Shuga Mama(Maria) and I are bringing the big red bike with Shuga(Adam)
  • mtnbikerfred [03-21-2008 10:04 PM] - Julia12 too!!
  • Devoid169 [03-21-2008 10:42 PM] - Haven't ridden there yet - and my car will be ready to get me there....yay!
  • jayman_29 [03-21-2008 10:55 PM] - Just got off work and I don't have to be at the airport to 8pm!!! See ya there!
  • 1080P [03-22-2008 07:13 AM] - I'm there!
RSVP'd Maybe: 19
  • Rockinthecasbah [02-26-2008 11:31 AM] - depends on work stuff
  • theclayster [02-26-2008 11:43 AM] - always wanted to ride Marshall, we will see if I am down here that weekend
  • northshore [03-04-2008 08:05 AM] - Depends on work...
  • guero [03-05-2008 12:31 PM] - never been here before, sharky keeps nagging me to come ride out there..
  • xhuskr [03-07-2008 08:32 PM] - Spring Break week/weekend...it could work out well
  • mtbmichael [03-10-2008 10:13 PM]
  • Banana Up [03-12-2008 03:06 PM]
  • Dagomako [03-16-2008 11:20 AM] - I think it may be a bit too far for us San Diego Peps....
  • Piranha [03-17-2008 08:42 PM] - Possibly riding out in Arizona during spring break
  • sdyeti [03-18-2008 06:18 AM] - Dan the Man(n) and I are a maybe
  • maxwell [03-18-2008 07:19 AM] - This sounds fun. I'll see if Jake and I can make it.
  • KeepsWhatHappens [03-18-2008 08:56 PM] - Have a ride with the Margarita crew scheduled for Sycamore Canyon but if that falls through - I'm there!
  • Lor [03-18-2008 09:17 PM] - I might be able to make it and help JfromLV's group, kids baseball schedules???
  • Neccros [03-20-2008 06:21 AM] - I might make this one... I will have to see how the rest of my week goes...
  • bjammin [03-20-2008 07:34 AM]
  • Waldo [03-21-2008 02:21 PM] - Fark - been sick for the past few days. I have been downgraded to highly doubtful.
  • duke777 [03-21-2008 02:44 PM] - Just maybe
  • queenwilhelmina [03-21-2008 09:56 PM]
  • itson16 [03-22-2008 07:28 AM] - first group ride
RSVP'd No: 30
  • TDUB [03-05-2008 02:19 PM] - Im a newb so I should go but ill be in london for a week.
  • KonaDupee [03-06-2008 06:48 AM] - Out of town :-(
  • mrtawney [03-11-2008 07:21 AM] - With recent bike maintenance I am behind in training- Need more hills and time in the saddle
  • BFloFoxRider. [03-12-2008 09:23 PM] - .. Ill be in arizona building myself a Motocross track
  • Schecky [03-12-2008 09:40 PM] - Hiking in the Gabs with the scouts
  • Bellvis [03-16-2008 02:39 PM] - Best friend is graduating the Police academy. Next one for sure.
  • dubl_xl [03-16-2008 09:30 PM] - Working weekend coverage for the next 4 weeks...I'm bummed! Thanks Gene for posting this, next time for sure.
  • surlygal [03-17-2008 02:58 PM] - it's tax season :( and i've used a sick child pass for 5 days...The boss says no go.
  • OTHRIDER [03-17-2008 03:19 PM] - Kid's plans changed - I'll be in Parker on the boat!
  • ezzyride [03-17-2008 09:25 PM]
  • faded1004 [03-17-2008 10:39 PM] - man, i have to go to SF with my girlfriend... wish i can go... i think we are coming back on sat afternoon too... that sucks... so many people are going!
  • Abstrakt77 [03-17-2008 11:43 PM] - I'll be down the street @ Towne. :)
  • mp3 [03-18-2008 10:08 AM] - GMR road ride
  • drew12 [03-18-2008 11:00 AM] - I'll be working... :(
  • bighit8 [03-18-2008 03:46 PM] - back an forth I know, but I need the money. Work!
  • thebush [03-19-2008 08:26 AM] - Not going now. Visiting The Path for some new stuff :)
  • Permagrin [03-19-2008 11:32 AM] - gonna be camping...wow, it looks like you guys are taking over!
  • Johnny Dirt [03-19-2008 07:22 PM] - My wife dropped her "on call" shift, so I'll be hanging home on Saturday. Maybe next time.
  • kingaucho [03-20-2008 12:16 PM] - Change in plans.
  • bobcat38 [03-20-2008 03:44 PM]
  • Sharky [03-20-2008 06:42 PM] - Easter shindig changed to Saturday....bummed was planning on riding up after work to join no riding now ={
  • Shu [03-20-2008 07:40 PM] - This group has gotten just TOOOO big...I'll be shuttling another SoCal favorite w/ 3 others and it looks like it'll be deserted....lol
  • Mudman [03-21-2008 12:41 AM] - The Mud is Sick. =[
  • gennydv [03-21-2008 08:07 AM] - Just got my BMW 650GS out of the shop---going on a moto tour for Easter!
  • Kruler [03-21-2008 08:26 AM]
  • mullarks [03-21-2008 12:17 PM] - Riding DH.
  • gurp13 [03-21-2008 05:38 PM] - Got stuff to do. Sorry I will miss it. Have fun all.
  • goldrunner [03-21-2008 08:33 PM] - Looks like a hell of a group. Parking?
  • Innes [03-21-2008 08:35 PM] - I forgot that my parents are coming into town tonight. I don't think my dad is up for this kind of ride. I'm bummed!
  • kloepo9 [03-21-2008 09:45 PM] - I got finals. Look'n forward to join you another time
View Poll Results: Who is going to eat afterwards?
YES, eating at T.Phillips after the ride 39 65.00%
no, I will not be joining ya 21 35.00%
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Wow!!! It's about time.
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Where are meeting at?
Sweet....No Rider Left Behind....
With the amount of cars expected, we will problably park at a nearby shopping center. Some can park near the park and other locals can park where they know best. I will work out the details as we get closer to the date and riders can link up if they didn't start with the main group. I would say to be there about 8:30 and be ready to roll out by 9am.

Sharky [02-26-2008 11:00 AM] - Yea finally in my own back yard can maybe make the start after work!!

Chris, what time do you get off work? You know the area, so you can link up with us at any time.
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I usually park at Oak Mesa Park. Plenty o' parking and near the start of the GL route.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...43001&t=h&z=15I
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Default La Verne does not = I.E.
"Time to give some newbie love to the I.E"

Sorry, not trying to be a wise-arss but I don't think La Verne qualifies as the I.E. In order to qualify as the I.E. aka 909, you'll have to be in the vicinity of the 10 and the 15 fwy's and east & south of there. Just had to set the record straight is all. Carry on!
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Oak Mesa has plenty of parking! I saw the last picture and was wondering are we riding through CWP up to Potato?

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"Time to give some newbie love to the I.E"

Sorry, not trying to be a wise-arss but I don't think La Verne qualifies as the I.E. In order to qualify as the I.E. aka 909, you'll have to be in the vicinity of the 10 and the 15 fwy's and east & south of there. Just had to set the record straight is all. Carry on!
The man speaks the truth! Marshall is in LA County...honorary IE?
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Default La Verne too
We here just refer to it as "The Valley of the Dirt People" with pride!
Normally I ride this several times a week starting at CWP so hope to make this one glad to see a later time I always have jobs in the AM.
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"Time to give some newbie love to the I.E"

Sorry, not trying to be a wise-arss but I don't think La Verne qualifies as the I.E. In order to qualify as the I.E. aka 909, you'll have to be in the vicinity of the 10 and the 15 fwy's and east & south of there. Just had to set the record straight is all. Carry on!
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The man speaks the truth! Marshall is in LA County...honorary IE? I'm not sure if that's exactly a compliment
Hey, all I know is that it's not in my neck of the woods. That would be the 949, behind the Orange Curtain
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Any chance of adding Potato to add a decent climb?
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Any chance of adding Potato to make add a decent climb?
There will probably be an "A" group ride that will include climbs that the newbs will not be doing.
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