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Old 05-09-2008, 12:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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NEW RIDER FRIENDLY RIDE!!! Dont be afraid to come out and ride...
Due to my new work schedule im not able to join all the great riders at the fullerton loop every thursday and sunday

I want to start a weekly ride at El Morro every Tuesday at 5:30pm
this is the route we would be taking with regroups every couple miles
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route...=1&route=12354

first ride is on 5/27/2008 that would be nought time to get a decent group together

we would all meet at the top of Ridge Park
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I know Share MTB Club holds rides there every Tues. at 6:00pm. You might want to meet up with them at Ridge Park (North side of the park). Great group of folks.

http://www.sharemtb.com/
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
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greg, SHARE has a group ride out there on Tuesdays, starting at Ridge Park at 6pm. Check out: http://www.sharemtb.com/

I wish I could make the evening rides
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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isin't that a club? and i dont think its a newbs ride is it?
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
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greg, what's your definition of NEWBS?
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:06 PM   #6 (permalink)
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greg, what's your definition of NEWBS?
frequent regroups and sweeps just like fullerton loop
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:06 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yes, it is a club. Do you need to be a member to join them? No. When I first started riding my MTB they welcomed me with open arms. Are they fast, experienced riders? Yes, but not all of them push hard. They were always willing to make sure I made it ok and wait at the top of the climbs for me.

Meet up with them and see if you like the company. I think you'll be surprised. Worst case scenario... you learn some new trails and have some sore legs :P
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:20 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:57 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Is there a parking fee??? If so how much.
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Is there a parking fee??? If so how much.
think it's like $10 from the parking lot
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Is there a parking fee??? If so how much.
No its free....
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No its free....
are u starting from park ridge or ridge park whatever it's called.
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:13 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Greg - The SHARE members are super cool and are HUGE reason we have such awesome places to ride in OC. I have yet to go on an organized ride with them; however, I helped them out with some trail work a month ago. I liked them so much that I'm now a member!
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:19 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I also think the Share riders will actually go out a bit earlier for fast grinder and then come back for a second loop. Yea I always noticed how busy it is on Tuesday.
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:28 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I think the TA's are out there Tuesdays too sometimes.
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:36 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Can we roll from Ridge Park at 4:45? I just need to get back to my car by 6:15.
We can take some other routes like Fence Line to Boomer to Emerald and out.

P.S. Trails for all levels. The beginning riders can take the Geoladders route while the advanced riders can take a different route going down from Ridge Park. We can all meet at the El Moro Parking Lot and rejoin for the climb back up.
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I know there is a parking fee if you park at the ranger station at the bottom near PCH. Free at the top though huh? Sounds good to me and easier to get to. Coming south on the 133, is there a toll fee at Newport Canyon? Monday or Tues?
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:38 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I know there is a parking fee if you park at the ranger station at the bottom near PCH. Free at the top though huh? Sounds good to me and easier to get to. Coming south on the 133, is there a toll fee at Newport Canyon? Monday or Tues?
Yes south on the "73" there is a toll a Newport Coast think it is like 1.75 but if you get off one earlier Bonita Canyon and take a right onto Bonita and got to Newport coast and take a right its only like .75 I think and will only coast you about 1 min different.

And actually the not so dirty not so secret fact is after ~5:00 PM you can park for free at the bottom parking lot too, been that way for a year or two, the people that collect the fees leave about 4:30.

Greg is saying Tues, but the ride is posted for Monday, Huh?

And the Share Riders a super cool.
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And actually the not so dirty not so secret fact is after ~5:00 PM you can park for free at the bottom parking lot too, been that way for a year or two, the people that collect the fees leave about 4:30.

And the Share Riders a super cool.
im talking about at the dead end of Ridge Park road that's where every one parks for free

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Greg is saying Tues, but the ride is posted for Monday, Huh?

And the Share Riders a super cool.
sorry the date is correct now it still is in 5/26 Tuesday at 5:30pm
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Old 05-09-2008, 09:16 PM   #20 (permalink)
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here are some pictures of the place

the first pic is where everyone would park
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