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Draheim18 · 10-06-2008, 10:50 PM

Where: San Juan Trail

When: Saturday October 18, 2008

Time: Start riding by 7:15-7:30 (Changed time due to recommends that is it better to get out early)

Distance: Around 20 miles

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (No Beginners Please)

I haven't had the chance to ride this trail yet, so I can't really tell you anything about it. But I'm hoping some people that have will show up.

Link to trailhead is HERE.

If you want to meet me HERE and carpool down, so we only have to purchase 1 pass. I'll be parked in the spaces in front of Chick's Sport Goods.

I have 2 spots left.

Calendar link is Here

herzalot · 10-07-2008, 05:43 AM

I'm interested - but haven't done it either. Will you be riding up and back, or set a shuttle and start from the top?

jamisjake · 10-07-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by herzalot

I'm interested - but haven't done it either. Will you be riding up and back, or set a shuttle and start from the top?

Yeah, i'm in the same boat. Definitely want to go! I just dont know if I'll be a ble to get off work early enough in the morning...

genusmtbkr5 · 10-07-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by herzalot

I'm interested - but haven't done it either. Will you be riding up and back, or set a shuttle and start from the top?

From what it sounds, you guys will be leaving from the bottom and climbing to Cocktail Rocks. The climb is not bad. Most of us do it on a single speed. The weekends are pretty crowded to watch for that on the way back down.

Here is the link to the route:

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=105

CalEpic · 10-07-2008, 07:04 AM

If the ride is ~ 20 miles, I'd say it's the full loop.

We just did this loop last weekend (with Viejo Tie extra credit) trail is in great shape right now.

Have fun. I'll be working.

kevinator · 10-07-2008, 07:20 AM

Sounds good but I'll be at the Kernville Fat Tire Festival. Parking lot fills early and you'll need an Adventure Pass (or get a $5 ticket).

Draheim18 · 10-07-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herzalot

I'm interested - but haven't done it either. Will you be riding up and back, or set a shuttle and start from the top?

We'll be riding up and back.

kev · 10-07-2008, 09:16 AM

I might be in for this. I'll know when it gets closer. I've ridden it before.

herzalot · 10-07-2008, 08:51 PM

I'm a tentative yes at this point. 80% towards yes, 20% depends on life situations. I'm up for (and oddly enough, down with) up and back.

springrubber · 10-07-2008, 08:55 PM

This is a definite maybe for me. I will confirm the week of. I have only been to Cocktail Rock and back twice with 1x1 Clyde this past winter. Bitchin trail.

schleppp · 10-07-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Most of us do it on a single speed.

Wrong, most of us don't do it on a single speed! You my friend are a freak! And you ride with a bunch of freaks! Only freaks ride freak'n single speeds!

I LIKE GEARS!!

Draheim18 · 10-10-2008, 12:54 AM

Changed the starting time to 7:15-7:30 because Dino and RacinJason recommended it.

wimp67 · 10-10-2008, 02:29 AM

to whom it may concern
it's almost a 2600ft climb to the top 11+miles. you'll do some climbing on the way down too and it gets hot out there!! be prepared and have fun....happy trails. if you see a black nissan 4dr p/u at site 39 be sure to say hi.

mr.hobbs · 10-10-2008, 12:38 PM

I Rode up 7 miles last night before dark.

As has been said in previous posts, the trail is in great shape right now. Someone did some nice work cleaning up the switchbacks since the last time I rode it.

ShinKen · 10-10-2008, 01:17 PM

I'm a big maybe and have done this route a few times b4 but not sure how fast u want to do this b/c I havent been riding much so, dont want to hold ya back!!

btw i aint slow just big bonE!!

J_Sims · 10-10-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

From what it sounds, you guys will be leaving from the bottom and climbing to Cocktail Rocks. The climb is not bad. Most of us do it on a single speed. The weekends are pretty crowded to watch for that on the way back down.

Here is the link to the route:

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=105

This ride is made for a SS....

BoingBoing · 10-10-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppp

Wrong, most of us don't do it on a single speed! You my friend are a freak! And you ride with a bunch of freaks! Only freaks ride freak'n single speeds!

I LIKE GEARS!!

freak'n strong
freak'n fast
that's the kinda freak I wanna be more like!

autoduel · 10-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Definite maybe, but I'll be going up to Blue Jay (since I've never been and got to start training). But sadly the SS is now a 1x9 (for CC and trailer duty).

G-MONEY · 10-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Definitely interested in this ride. Will confirm closer to the date. How long do u think it will take to drive to the meet point from Irvine?

autoduel · 10-10-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-MONEY

Definitely interested in this ride. Will confirm closer to the date. How long do u think it will take to drive to the meet point from Irvine?

I'd give it 35 minutes.
It's about 15 minutes up Ortega Hwy.

Anyone want to go tomorrow up to cocktail?

10-06-2008, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Draheim18 STR Veteran	San Juan Trail October 18th - Changed Time Where: San Juan Trail When: Saturday October 18, 2008 Time: Start riding by 7:15-7:30 (Changed time due to recommends that is it better to get out early) Distance: Around 20 miles Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (No Beginners Please) I haven't had the chance to ride this trail yet, so I can't really tell you anything about it. But I'm hoping some people that have will show up. Link to trailhead is HERE. If you want to meet me HERE and carpool down, so we only have to purchase 1 pass. I'll be parked in the spaces in front of Chick's Sport Goods. I have 2 spots left. Calendar link is Here

10-07-2008, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	If the ride is ~ 20 miles, I'd say it's the full loop. We just did this loop last weekend (with Viejo Tie extra credit) trail is in great shape right now. Have fun. I'll be working. __________________ ShinKen: OOhhh helLSS YEsS!~!!! JoeTruth: As far as I'm concerned, I could really care less. Just ride your damn bike and STFU already

10-07-2008, 07:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
kevinator Hit me.	Sounds good but I'll be at the Kernville Fat Tire Festival. Parking lot fills early and you'll need an Adventure Pass (or get a $5 ticket). __________________ Expensive Lightweight Shit

10-07-2008, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	I might be in for this. I'll know when it gets closer. I've ridden it before. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

10-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
springrubber Senior Member	This is a definite maybe for me. I will confirm the week of. I have only been to Cocktail Rock and back twice with 1x1 Clyde this past winter. Bitchin trail. __________________

10-07-2008, 05:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
herzalot Senior Member	I'm interested - but haven't done it either. Will you be riding up and back, or set a shuttle and start from the top?

10-07-2008, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
herzalot Senior Member	I'm a tentative yes at this point. 80% towards yes, 20% depends on life situations. I'm up for (and oddly enough, down with) up and back.

10-10-2008, 12:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Draheim18 STR Veteran	Changed the starting time to 7:15-7:30 because Dino and RacinJason recommended it.

10-10-2008, 02:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
wimp67 show me, don't tell me	to whom it may concern it's almost a 2600ft climb to the top 11+miles. you'll do some climbing on the way down too and it gets hot out there!! be prepared and have fun....happy trails. if you see a black nissan 4dr p/u at site 39 be sure to say hi.

10-10-2008, 12:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
mr.hobbs I hate, therefor I am	I Rode up 7 miles last night before dark. As has been said in previous posts, the trail is in great shape right now. Someone did some nice work cleaning up the switchbacks since the last time I rode it.

10-10-2008, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	I'm a big maybe and have done this route a few times b4 but not sure how fast u want to do this b/c I havent been riding much so, dont want to hold ya back!! btw i aint slow just big bonE!! __________________ http://static.flickr.com/11/91529165_041edc585f_m.jpg Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly? The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men."

10-10-2008, 03:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
autoduel sandbagger	Definite maybe, but I'll be going up to Blue Jay (since I've never been and got to start training). But sadly the SS is now a 1x9 (for CC and trailer duty). __________________ Steve Just along for the ride

10-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
G-MONEY International Playboy	Definitely interested in this ride. Will confirm closer to the date. How long do u think it will take to drive to the meet point from Irvine? __________________ "That's Gonna Leave A Mark..." Bontrager Racelite Santa Cruz Blur LT BMW M3 (E92)

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