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kanga · 07-03-2008, 12:32 PM

If I'm in town, I might be up for part of it. Thinking about mammoth though....

JOx2 · 07-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Should I worry about tire's sidewall getting slashed on this trail?

maxwell · 07-03-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeTruth

Bleh! pads are so over rated and bulky. Just use layers of your skin as padding and you're good to go. You saw my legs; obviously, that formula works well for me!

Here's a good reason to find some nice, light, able to ride in all day, elbow pads.

I really like my new 661 Evo's for my elbows, and my Kyle Straights for my knee's.

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Originally Posted by davidB

I kinda want to do it again. Who knows why. I did miss not hitting quite a few drops though. But hell, if it means Jesse shows up, i'll ride whatever. Eh, i'm in no rush on the downhills on any bike

Come on now.

The DHing, is what makes all the climbing worth it!

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Originally Posted by denmother

Bring pads (small knee and elbow), walk anything you don't feel comfortable with, don't be afraid to do "do-overs". Bring a camera, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!!

Happy Cherry Popping!!!

Great addvice from the DenMo!!

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Originally Posted by JOx2

Should I worry about tire's sidewall getting slashed on this trail?

Depends on how hard you plan on charging the rocks!

I'm leaning real hard on showing up again. Anyone else interested in going on up the road, and hitting Middle Merrill also.

schleppp · 07-03-2008, 09:31 PM

I am down for whatever, as long as you don't mind waiting a bit?

Jojo, I have an extra set of elbow pads. They are very used though, but if you want to use them they are yours!

davidB · 07-03-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwell

Anyone else interested in going on up the road, and hitting Middle Merrill also.

i would be inclined to add this to the route, but I can count at least 5 people that are going that have never ridden up there at all. And you know when we get to the ruins if you ask that question, you'll get a bunch of no's

I know it'll keep getting hot throughout the day too

I don't see any fast climbers coming this time either. Guess it'll be a decision when we get up there

p.s. you still have those eggbeaters?

maxwell · 07-04-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by davidB

i would be inclined to add this to the route, but I can count at least 5 people that are going that have never ridden up there at all. And you know when we get to the ruins if you ask that question, you'll get a bunch of no's

I know it'll keep getting hot throughout the day too

I don't see any fast climbers coming this time either. Guess it'll be a decision when we get up there

p.s. you still have those eggbeaters?

I'm still undecided. I forgot about it being a Holiday weekend, and the idea of traffic comming back.
I do still have the pedals. They're in my car. They'll be in your car Sunday if I make it.

scottay · 07-04-2008, 03:10 PM

Just a few thoughts...... how long did it take to do the ride last week? 2.5 hrs or so? And how much longer does the top part add? Maybe an hour? I would think about starting at 0700 at the trailhead (lake st.) and meeting the rest of the crew at the ruins, or something like that. The FR from Millard to El P. is where its gonna be HOT if you hit it too late in the day......

scott

JOx2 · 07-04-2008, 05:15 PM

After Fwy 210, once i take the exit at Windsor (go North) how far is the parking lot to the left?

Piranha · 07-04-2008, 07:12 PM

I'd guesstimate it's about 3/4 mile above the Arroyo/Windsor exit off the 210 freeway. Windsor Avenue northbound will take you right to the Gabrielino trailhead at Ventura Street. Parking lot is on the left just before you have to turn right at Ventura Street.

Chewyeti · 07-04-2008, 10:33 PM

david, can i carpool with ya?

davidB · 07-05-2008, 12:10 PM

you got pm

jasonmason · 07-05-2008, 01:31 PM

I'm in.
Somehow i missed this before it got to page 3...anyway, my fs bike's getting jealous of the rigid, so it gets some love now. See y'all tomorrow am.

Jesse - carpool?

Rockinthecasbah · 07-05-2008, 05:17 PM

what time would we be back at the cars and rollin out? 7 inch bike or 4" 29er

maxwell · 07-05-2008, 05:31 PM

Well, I'm out. I'm gonna stay local.

Rock'in, take your 4" bike. The big bike would be overkill for this ride. Did it on the hardtail last week, and it was FUN!

davidB · 07-05-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

what time would we be back at the cars and rollin out? 7 inch bike or 4" 29er

4"

11:30 or so

cmon, you know you want to

Chewyeti · 07-05-2008, 08:49 PM

lookin forward to it.

rick, suck it up :P

07-03-2008, 12:32 PM	#41 (permalink)
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07-03-2008, 01:39 PM	#42 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	Should I worry about tire's sidewall getting slashed on this trail? __________________ Climbing, You Know You Want To.

07-03-2008, 09:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	I am down for whatever, as long as you don't mind waiting a bit? Jojo, I have an extra set of elbow pads. They are very used though, but if you want to use them they are yours! __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

07-04-2008, 05:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	After Fwy 210, once i take the exit at Windsor (go North) how far is the parking lot to the left? __________________ Climbing, You Know You Want To.

07-04-2008, 07:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
Piranha OTB	I'd guesstimate it's about 3/4 mile above the Arroyo/Windsor exit off the 210 freeway. Windsor Avenue northbound will take you right to the Gabrielino trailhead at Ventura Street. Parking lot is on the left just before you have to turn right at Ventura Street. __________________ __________________________________________________ _ Over The Bars Mountain Bike Club

07-04-2008, 03:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
scottay Senior Member	Just a few thoughts...... how long did it take to do the ride last week? 2.5 hrs or so? And how much longer does the top part add? Maybe an hour? I would think about starting at 0700 at the trailhead (lake st.) and meeting the rest of the crew at the ruins, or something like that. The FR from Millard to El P. is where its gonna be HOT if you hit it too late in the day...... scott

07-04-2008, 10:33 PM	#50 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	david, can i carpool with ya? __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

07-05-2008, 01:31 PM	#52 (permalink)
jasonmason hell plays xmas music	I'm in. Somehow i missed this before it got to page 3...anyway, my fs bike's getting jealous of the rigid, so it gets some love now. See y'all tomorrow am. Jesse - carpool? __________________ Son of steppie. "Because I know there is consequence, it keeps me honest, it keeps me scared. Because I know I can't get away with slacking off, that the thing which happens after mediocrity is the ground. It's a game. It's a test. It is the way I live my life." Mark Twight

07-05-2008, 05:17 PM	#53 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah _____	what time would we be back at the cars and rollin out? 7 inch bike or 4" 29er __________________

07-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#54 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	Well, I'm out. I'm gonna stay local. Rock'in, take your 4" bike. The big bike would be overkill for this ride. Did it on the hardtail last week, and it was FUN! __________________ "what if I say I'm not like the other's, what if I say, I'm not just another one, who play's the pretender, what if I say I will never surender" Foo Fighters - Pretender

07-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#56 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	lookin forward to it. rick, suck it up :P __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

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