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dstepper · 03-25-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

not the ss just yet.

Pain Freak, if I am SSing so are you.

I am 55 this year and I am not going to do the Policeman/LA marathon thing and blow up my heart hamming up Josephine Fireroad. Bring the SS. That applies to you too FoShizzle.

FoShizzle · 03-25-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

Pain Freak, if I am SSing so are you.

I am 55 this year and I am not going to do the Policeman/LA marathon thing and blow up my heart hamming up Josephine Fireroad. Bring the SS. That applies to you too FoShizzle.

you got it. am in in Carlsbad at this second but when I return I will check my calendar....i would really enjoy this ride i am sure.

Cheers

Pain Freak · 03-26-2006, 05:15 AM

But I got a brand new Turner and I got sissy legs right now. And I need some cheese for my whine....

dirttorpeedo · 03-26-2006, 08:38 AM

shood we call the waahhmbulance? he he he.

Pain Freak · 03-26-2006, 12:15 PM

Okay then, we are doing this the first of April, meeting at Clear Creek (on the 2 hwy) at 9am?

dstepper · 03-26-2006, 02:04 PM

Sounds good...and bring the SS.

This will be the toughest ride I have tried on the SS and I will be taking my time.

For those of you on the fence whether you want to go or not here is the profile of the ride and map. If you want a Mapsource or Topo tracklog or a better quality map, E-mail me and I will send it to ya.

FoShizzle · 03-26-2006, 07:28 PM

so where exactly would the meeting place be? not that familiar with the area.....if it is at the intersection of angeles forest and angeles crest that should be easy enough to find....let me know

Epic_Mtn_Biker · 03-26-2006, 08:43 PM

I recommend all STR members try this ride, it's so much fun!!

03-26-2006, 09:19 PM

I'd love to join you guys on this ride but it also lands on the same day as the first practice session for the CYTOMAX race, and heaven knows i'll need all the practice I can get for this race.

dstepper · 03-26-2006, 10:30 PM

I was going to attach a Google directions file (*KMZ) file but it is not a authorized file. E-mail me if you want it.

Here is a JPG of the parking area. The road coming in from the left is Highway 2 coming up from Altadena.

LBmtb · 03-27-2006, 05:45 AM

My fault. I thought google files were only kml. I've added kmz now though . . .

dstepper · 03-27-2006, 06:29 AM

Then here it is. Google Earth File. You will need Google Earth on your computer to view it.

FoShizzle · 03-27-2006, 12:07 PM

what gearing you gonna do? i have a loaner EBB in the frame which is a biznitch to adjust so I am probably gonna just leave it as 32:20 (29er) so I dont make the bike unrideable. I am sure it will be fine.

dstepper · 03-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Going 32x20, on my One-9.

Switched from 32X22 a few weeks ago and so far so good.

FoShizzle · 03-27-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

Going 32x20, on my One-9.

Switched from 32X22 a few weeks ago and so far so good.

cool....i shall leave it then cause if i do put on the 22t and am still unable to make a climb i will feel even more like a girl :>)

Pain Freak · 03-27-2006, 07:21 PM

I don't want to buy any more sprockets. I'm going to stay with the 32:20 and pray my knees don't blow up on me.

dstepper · 03-27-2006, 08:02 PM

Ahh! the social pressure worked!

Pain Freak · 03-29-2006, 05:54 PM

Snow level at this time would make it almost impossible to ride. If it climbs back up some we should be okay. Some of the backside will still have some deep snow so you might want to bring some extra socks.

Epic_Mtn_Biker · 03-29-2006, 09:29 PM

dang, here comes some frost bite!!

dstepper · 03-30-2006, 06:52 AM

So far it does not look like they got much new snow at that elevation...but the Strawberry Portero is North slope and mostly shaded and holds snow for awhile.

To check weather: Mt. Wilson webcam is doing the peak a boo thing and is still mostly in the clouds.

http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm

03-26-2006, 05:15 AM	#23 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	But I got a brand new Turner and I got sissy legs right now. And I need some cheese for my whine.... __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-26-2006, 12:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Okay then, we are doing this the first of April, meeting at Clear Creek (on the 2 hwy) at 9am? __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-26-2006, 08:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
Epic_Mtn_Biker STR Veteran	I recommend all STR members try this ride, it's so much fun!! __________________ Learn it, Live it, Love it !!!!!!!

03-27-2006, 05:45 AM	#31 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	My fault. I thought google files were only kml. I've added kmz now though . . . __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

03-27-2006, 01:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Going 32x20, on my One-9. Switched from 32X22 a few weeks ago and so far so good. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-26-2006, 08:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	shood we call the waahhmbulance? he he he.

03-26-2006, 07:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
FoShizzle The Real Slim Shady	so where exactly would the meeting place be? not that familiar with the area.....if it is at the intersection of angeles forest and angeles crest that should be easy enough to find....let me know

03-26-2006, 09:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	I'd love to join you guys on this ride but it also lands on the same day as the first practice session for the CYTOMAX race, and heaven knows i'll need all the practice I can get for this race.

03-27-2006, 12:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
FoShizzle The Real Slim Shady	what gearing you gonna do? i have a loaner EBB in the frame which is a biznitch to adjust so I am probably gonna just leave it as 32:20 (29er) so I dont make the bike unrideable. I am sure it will be fine.

03-27-2006, 07:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	I don't want to buy any more sprockets. I'm going to stay with the 32:20 and pray my knees don't blow up on me. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-27-2006, 08:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Ahh! the social pressure worked! __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-29-2006, 05:54 PM	#38 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Snow level at this time would make it almost impossible to ride. If it climbs back up some we should be okay. Some of the backside will still have some deep snow so you might want to bring some extra socks. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-29-2006, 09:29 PM	#39 (permalink)
Epic_Mtn_Biker STR Veteran	dang, here comes some frost bite!! __________________ Learn it, Live it, Love it !!!!!!!

03-30-2006, 06:52 AM	#40 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	So far it does not look like they got much new snow at that elevation...but the Strawberry Portero is North slope and mostly shaded and holds snow for awhile. To check weather: Mt. Wilson webcam is doing the peak a boo thing and is still mostly in the clouds. http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

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