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sauce · 02-04-2007, 12:39 PM

Okay ... well, maybe this is a bit crazy ... but anybody up for doing the whole 44-mile, 8,000 feet cc course next weekend? I want to get an idea for the entire course. It will make me feel better to race the course knowing I've done it. We can take lots of breaks. I'll probably have to, since I want to do it on my single-speed. Any takers? Sat. or Sun.?

Keith B · 02-04-2007, 01:38 PM

Sign me up. (I'm not even going there with the 32:18 thing :-P )

klutter · 02-04-2007, 01:39 PM

I'm there. Saturday works for me.

Von-Skipp · 02-04-2007, 01:41 PM

its defintely a good idea to ride the course before race day. I rode the CC course 2 weekends before race day last year.

A good idea is to park at MapleSprings with the cars stocked with food/drinks, change of clothes and everything else. This is where your checkpoint is anyways so you'll know exactly what to expect race day.

Park at MapleSprings and ride down the rode and start your climb with BlackStar. BTW it'll have to be a shuttle since your starting and ending two different places.

sauce · 02-04-2007, 02:02 PM

Sounds good! I want to see if this 32-18 gearing can make it (with me on top). If I can get through those miles, then I'm single-speeding CC w/ the present gearing. I really don't want to do CC on gears ... so this will be major motivation!

andy aka rut · 02-04-2007, 08:30 PM

You can do it Sauce. Take your time, hike when you need to and enjoy the scenery. Parking a car at the bottom of Motorway is a great idea. Bring a sandwich and leave it in the car. We did this ride again on Saturday. The weather was great, especially compared to two weekends ago. Your legs will be screaming, but just dig through it. You can do it!!! I'll be racing on Saturday, but I might do it on Sunday. I'll have to see how I'm feeling.

enjoy the ride

mp3 · 02-04-2007, 09:28 PM

I'll be out riding around Blackstar-Motorway, Maple Springs, the peak breaking in the new bike. I haven't decided the route or the time. That probably depends on the number and quality of the beer on Friday night.

Pho'dUp · 02-05-2007, 08:50 AM

Hey I'm thinking about this ride. Let me get back to you guys in a couple of days.

Carl

ShinKen · 02-05-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

Anyone know if you need an adventure pass to park at the bottom of motorway?

dont think u need one!!

I may join u guys on this run!!

Keith B · 02-05-2007, 09:13 AM

Yup, you need an adventure pass but we'll only need a car or 2 to park up there with some water. Other than that we'll need to leave some cars at the end of Trabuco Canyon.
Jose - I know you're up for this, its going to be a hardcore ride my friend!

sauce · 02-05-2007, 09:17 AM

jose, you have to go. who am i gonna bitch to? :-) cc w/o you isn't the same. those arm warmers make me laugh ... :-)

ShinKen · 02-05-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sauce

jose, you have to go. who am i gonna bitch to? :-) cc w/o you isn't the same. those arm warmers make me laugh ... :-)

andy aka rut · 02-05-2007, 09:49 AM

So am I correct in thinking this is happening on Saturday? What time?

sauce · 02-05-2007, 09:54 AM

8am Saturday. That's what we've been doing it seems ... unless Sunday works for Justin? I could go either way ... I'd just like to see everyone out there! The sandwhich thing is a good idea, because when I ride for hours like that stupid gu's and bars just don't do the trick. :-) I need real food! Wow - I'm stoked about this ride. What race are you doing Andy?

andy aka rut · 02-05-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sauce

8am Saturday. The sandwich thing is a good idea, because when I ride for hours like that stupid gu's and bars just don't do the trick. :-) I need real food! Wow - I'm stoked about this ride. What race are you doing Andy?

I'll be doing Fontana XC on Saturday. If this ride gets postponed till Sunday, I'm in. If not, enjoy the sandwich's and try to have fun!

ShinKen · 02-05-2007, 10:43 AM

I vote for Saturday.

sauce · 02-05-2007, 10:57 AM

The problem with Sat. is this: we'll be shot Sunday. So we lose a good day of weekend riding ...

Keith B · 02-05-2007, 12:12 PM

Sunday has a 60% chance of rain. 30% chance of showers on Saturday.

ShinKen · 02-05-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sauce

The problem with Sat. is this: we'll be shot Sunday. So we lose a good day of weekend riding ...

howabout doing it on Saturday and than forcing your self to do another ride on Sunday as part of the training thing?

problem sOlved!!

we could do the STT/OldCAMP/LUGE/WHITTING thing on Sunday? IT's kinD oF easy but still with some nice climbs and holds great with the showers

klutter · 02-05-2007, 12:33 PM

Sounds like we're better off on Saturday. Sarah, if you want some more mileage (to cover for Sunday) that can be arranged

02-04-2007, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	CC training ride Okay ... well, maybe this is a bit crazy ... but anybody up for doing the whole 44-mile, 8,000 feet cc course next weekend? I want to get an idea for the entire course. It will make me feel better to race the course knowing I've done it. We can take lots of breaks. I'll probably have to, since I want to do it on my single-speed. Any takers? Sat. or Sun.?

02-04-2007, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Sign me up. (I'm not even going there with the 32:18 thing :-P ) __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

02-04-2007, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Von-Skipp FLOW	its defintely a good idea to ride the course before race day. I rode the CC course 2 weekends before race day last year. A good idea is to park at MapleSprings with the cars stocked with food/drinks, change of clothes and everything else. This is where your checkpoint is anyways so you'll know exactly what to expect race day. Park at MapleSprings and ride down the rode and start your climb with BlackStar. BTW it'll have to be a shuttle since your starting and ending two different places. __________________ Ladera Cyclery

02-04-2007, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
andy aka rut STR Veteran	You can do it Sauce. Take your time, hike when you need to and enjoy the scenery. Parking a car at the bottom of Motorway is a great idea. Bring a sandwich and leave it in the car. We did this ride again on Saturday. The weather was great, especially compared to two weekends ago. Your legs will be screaming, but just dig through it. You can do it!!! I'll be racing on Saturday, but I might do it on Sunday. I'll have to see how I'm feeling. enjoy the ride __________________ "I haven't worn that dress in a couple weeks!"-Dino Brown "Tim, You're coming home with me tonight!" - Jesse (Intergadriv3r)

02-04-2007, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
mp3 mirroring the trail	I'll be out riding around Blackstar-Motorway, Maple Springs, the peak breaking in the new bike. I haven't decided the route or the time. That probably depends on the number and quality of the beer on Friday night. __________________ Fully Loop Junkie "Don't think, just ride" Blog: Enjoying The Ride

02-04-2007, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
klutter Senior Member	I'm there. Saturday works for me.

02-04-2007, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	Sounds good! I want to see if this 32-18 gearing can make it (with me on top). If I can get through those miles, then I'm single-speeding CC w/ the present gearing. I really don't want to do CC on gears ... so this will be major motivation!

02-05-2007, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pho'dUp Ghetto Swan Lake	Hey I'm thinking about this ride. Let me get back to you guys in a couple of days. Carl

02-05-2007, 09:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Yup, you need an adventure pass but we'll only need a car or 2 to park up there with some water. Other than that we'll need to leave some cars at the end of Trabuco Canyon. Jose - I know you're up for this, its going to be a hardcore ride my friend! __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

02-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	jose, you have to go. who am i gonna bitch to? :-) cc w/o you isn't the same. those arm warmers make me laugh ... :-)

02-05-2007, 09:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
andy aka rut STR Veteran	So am I correct in thinking this is happening on Saturday? What time? __________________ "I haven't worn that dress in a couple weeks!"-Dino Brown "Tim, You're coming home with me tonight!" - Jesse (Intergadriv3r)

02-05-2007, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	8am Saturday. That's what we've been doing it seems ... unless Sunday works for Justin? I could go either way ... I'd just like to see everyone out there! The sandwhich thing is a good idea, because when I ride for hours like that stupid gu's and bars just don't do the trick. :-) I need real food! Wow - I'm stoked about this ride. What race are you doing Andy?

02-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	I vote for Saturday. __________________ 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."

02-05-2007, 10:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	The problem with Sat. is this: we'll be shot Sunday. So we lose a good day of weekend riding ...

02-05-2007, 12:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Sunday has a 60% chance of rain. 30% chance of showers on Saturday. __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

02-05-2007, 12:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
klutter Senior Member	Sounds like we're better off on Saturday. Sarah, if you want some more mileage (to cover for Sunday) that can be arranged

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