Tuesday afternoon ride in southish OC

[ECOdork]

I'm in-between projects for work and going out of town Wednesday so won't make much progress anyway....long story short, I'm planning on riding Tuesday afternoon, say 4:00.

Thinking one of the parks, maybe Aliso, El Moro, or Whiting/STT/luge.

Nothing crazy or too hardcore, just want to get out and ride before going to South Texas, the land of heat and no mtb...

Anyone interested?

Sorry guys, I'm going to pass on the evening ride at Del Cerro...by the time I'd get back home and settled in, it'd be past my bedtime!

[Skeeter]

Man i hate you...just sticking it in my face huh?

Originally Posted by ECOdork

Sorry guys, I'm going to pass on the evening ride at Del Cerro...by the time I'd get back home and settled in, it'd be past my bedtime!

want some cheese with that whine?!?! you know how many times us long beacher's get home late and what not....don't make Patrick bust out the ol' motivational speach on you!

[ECOdork]

I know, I know, cry me a river...I don't want to drive far, or sit in traffic or whaaa, whaaa, whaaa ....I have patience for driving long distances but not for dealing with traffic, go figure...

Parts still on back order, lucas??? That sux man! I hope you're sacrificing virgin inner tubes for the UPS gods !

[Jordansrealm]

Im down for a easy/moderate ride and have wanted to hit up Aliso but havent yet. Let me know what you figure out and I will try and keep up! lol

[Ladd Jasper]

I'd be down for Aliso. Could probably even make it by 4pm.

[tkblazer]

i'll be at whiting around 630-7 tomorrow

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by ECOdork

Nothing crazy or too hardcore, just want to get out and ride before going to South Texas, the land of heat and no mtb...

I just spent about a week in Houston. I had some time to kill so I stopped in a bike shop on the way back to the airport and they only had two mountain bikes in the store, but had well over 100 road bikes. Mostly TREK, I asked about the mountain biking scene and they told me outside of Spring Branch ( I used to live in this area) there wasn't a whole lot going on. The guys were very nice and told me they could get any mountain biking componets in a day if I knew what I wanted. Nice upscale store and very friendly, but I'll do my shopping here in SoCal.

[ocrider]

id be up for a ride.. el moro sounds fun

[dhshuttlemonkey]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I just spent about a week in Houston. I had some time to kill so I stopped in a bike shop on the way back to the airport and they only had two mountain bikes in the store, but had well over 100 road bikes. Mostly TREK, I asked about the mountain biking scene and they told me outside of Spring Branch ( I used to live in this area) there wasn't a whole lot going on. The guys were very nice and told me they could get any mountain biking componets in a day if I knew what I wanted. Nice upscale store and very friendly, but I'll do my shopping here in SoCal.

You've must of been in lycra heaven.

[ECOdork]

Got a few more votes for Aliso (sorry matt) so why don't we go there?

Lets say [SIZE=4]Aliso [/SIZE]- [SIZE=4]Canyon Vistas[/SIZE] (a.k.a. MILF park) entrance at [SIZE=5]4:15[/SIZE].

For the uninitiated:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.043259&om=1

All are welcome! Jordonsrealm don't worry about slowing anyone down. I know I'm just after an easy/moderate spin in beautiful SoCal, preferrably with some cool cats! No cadence or wattage monitors on this ride! I love showing people around there as it was where I first started riding when I got here. Besides, aliso has lots of options and if someone isn't "feeling it," the vehicles are an easy fireroad ride away...but that shouldn't be a concern today.

Matt give me a ring if you need a ride, I could leave a few minutes earlier and pick you up (949-606-2466).

tkblazer- Since I'm going out of town tomorrow I'd like to be done by 7 not getting going....maybe next time, I'm due for a whiting run

On a side note regarding PF's post. Yeah, South Texas (where I grew up) is even worse than East Texas (where I went to grad school) as far as MTB. SoTex is much hotter and all the land is tied up in private ownership--farms and ranches--and they really don't like tresspassers ("I thought he was deer officer"). Houston does have a few spots for mtb but it is a BAYOU city that has been heavily urbanized...hence, the massive flooding when it rains hard.

But it is funny how lots of those shops don't have a clue about mtb in the area. Let me know when/where you are going next time you head out there and I can give you some recs for mtb trails/road rides and/or for more mtb-oriented shops. Within the city, some of the bayous/reserviors have levee systems that are actually pretty extensive and more fun on MTB than you might imagine. Also, Ho Chi Min trail (aka Memorial Park) is probably the most popular place. Thing about TX mtb is you have to drive to it. Huntsville is pretty close and has decent trails I've heard. College Station is a bit farther (90 min) and a loop or two at ol'Lake Bryan would put a big smile on your face for an afternoon (this used to be our local spot). Bluff Creek Ranch in the "town" of Warda is one of my fave TX spots. Ranch devoted to free-range longhorn cattle and MTB. Good food and showers post-ride! And as you get closer to austin there are too many options to list. I still have some connections for both MTB and road out in TX, so seriously, next time you are out there let me know if you'll have time to work in a ride and I see what I can dig up.

[Chaos]

Ah shoot!
didn't bring the bike and gear to work today! Have fun out there fellas.

[ShinKen]

how long are u thinking of riding crazy vato?

[Jordansrealm]

sounds good going to try and blaze out of work asap to make it. how late do u ride no lights for me yet.

[ECOdork]

No lights for I and I, either.

I figured the ride time would be somewhere around an hour or two. But honestly, didn't think that far ahead.
I figured the group 'tude (and maybe hunger) would dictate exactly what and how long we ride.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by ECOdork

No lights for I and I, either.

I figured the ride time would be somewhere around an hour or two. But honestly, didn't think that far ahead.
I figured the group 'tude (and maybe hunger) would dictate exactly what and how long we ride.

I will try to make it but have to be on the road by 6:30 the latest

[ocrider]

See you guys there! MILF PARK lmao
thnx for the offer Lance, Im gonna ride to the trail head.

[ECOdork]

Good riding with you guys!

Jordan, hope your moms is ok! It was good meeting you, however briefly.

Can't really elaborate on an RR as I've still got some packing to do, but it was a great ride! I'm already looking forward to riding next week!

[Jordansrealm]

Good to meet you all sorry about having to leave. Mom is doing good just had some complications with some recent surgery she had after her heart attack. I will most likely be over there tomorrow morning again unless they give her the clear to head home. Cant wait to ride with u guys next time...

[ocrider]

Great ride Lance, Jose and Dell. The start was a little hot but it cooled down and it was perfect riding weather. Jose nice job doing this ride on ur SS. niners rule thnx for letting me try it out. it climbed like a goat up Cholla! Lance and Dell thnx for the water and Lance thnx for the ride home. Jordan I'm happy to hear ur moms ok.
OCRider