Tijeras Creek Beginner's Ride

[Fired Yo Momma]

Originally Posted by foofighter

you need to sweat that shit out bro

No joke I really do

[fastpassu]

anyone going to this event from the Carlsbad area? Carpooling would be fun and environmentally friendly... hehehe. If you are going just pm me if you would want to make the trek together.

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by Singletrack Angel

Way to step up and lead the newbies, Eric! I'll sweep or whatever you need...

Here is a direct link to the trailhead:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=92...58894385&h1=en

I think I might just join this ride. Is this map going from Rancho Santa Margarita to the location where you will be starting. I have never been there and would hate to end up in the wrong place.

[ohyeah89]

Would anyone be willing to help me out with a flat tommorrow before the ride?

I noticed I had a flat as I was loading my bike in my car this morning so I had no choice but to fix it during the course of my work day all by myself (never done it before) if I wanted to ride that afternoon, which I managed to do (thank goodness for the parktools website), ha. I was pretty proud of myself, it only took 45 minutes, LOL!

But then I got another flat during the course of my ride. Although I had already used up my spare tube, I made it back okay but I still have a flat, and my hypothesis as to what I did wrong is 1) I didn't fill the tube with enough air (too low psi) or 2) I didnt seat the bead properly.

So if anyone could show me the "proper" way to change a flat tommorrow morning I would really appreciate it! THANKS

[ericfoltz]

Originally Posted by ohyeah89

Would anyone be willing to help me out with a flat tommorrow before the ride?

I noticed I had a flat as I was loading my bike in my car this morning so I had no choice but to fix it during the course of my work day all by myself (never done it before) if I wanted to ride that afternoon, which I managed to do (thank goodness for the parktools website), ha. I was pretty proud of myself, it only took 45 minutes, LOL!

But then I got another flat during the course of my ride. Although I had already used up my spare tube, I made it back okay but I still have a flat, and my hypothesis as to what I did wrong is 1) I didn't fill the tube with enough air (too low psi) or 2) I didnt seat the bead properly.

So if anyone could show me the "proper" way to change a flat tommorrow morning I would really appreciate it! THANKS

We can make this the instructional portion of tomorrow's activities. I'll be there a few minutes early if you need some help.

[foofighter]

for sure one of us can assist you with the work...do you have an extra tube?

Originally Posted by mfoga

I think I might just join this ride. Is this map going from Rancho Santa Margarita to the location where you will be starting. I have never been there and would hate to end up in the wrong place.

el camino montana is the destination you want to head to

[ohyeah89]

Originally Posted by foofighter

for sure one of us can assist you with the work...do you have an extra tube?

I have ONE left haha... so I'll have one to fix the flat but then after that no spare one which is kinda sketchy since I don't usually like to ride without one! My rear tire is 26-2.1 (the flat one) and my front is 26-52/54 (2.24)...if anyone could bring an extra one, I'll reimburse you =)

THANKS again!

[foofighter]

i'll bring an extra as well...just in case

[BRpunkRock]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Should be there for the fun. Matt is that youre maybe I see?

its now a yes buddy!

[RacinJason]

UZZI or Juan Solo SS? I want to test my Uzzi but it sounds like a great SS ride.
Who is riding FR bikes?= Slow climbing. Who is riding SS? = Fast climbing.

[BRpunkRock]

Originally Posted by RacinJason

UZZI or Juan Solo SS? I want to test my Uzzi but it sounds like a great SS ride.
Who is riding FR bikes?= Slow climbing. Who is riding SS? = Fast climbing.

Well I am on the Heckler and I am slow on the climbs not sure I can blame it all on the bike though

[ericfoltz]

Probably a better SS ride. There are a couple of jumps along the way but other than that it is pretty tame.

[pamela]

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Seat sniffer climbing on his single speed.
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Seatsniffer still climbing
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Hot South African crossing the stream.
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Stopped for some fun on Arroyo Trabuco trail.

[pamela]

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Nice!!!
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Here comes Brenda!
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Is that Foo?
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Brad and Rico
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Xenny playing on his single speed.
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OK thats it. Its nice to finally get all these photos off my camera.