Fully Loop Social and Tea Party

[dubjay]

Did you guys run into a barking racoon in one of the tunnels by the golf course last night?

I was riding solo and went into one of the tunnels (left side)and saw an animal. I thought it was a skunk at first, but then saw the stripes on its tail. It started barking or something, so I turned around and went into the other tunnel.

[Schecky]

chupacabra!

[davidB]

Originally Posted by OTHRIDER

Definitely NOT a normal Thursday Loop. I think we pulled out with maybe 9 riders. A LOT less dirt in the eyes and a much better pace with fewer/shorter stops. It was a great change of pace. We had our lights on at the fire station - the most "night" riding I've ever done. Thanks to whoever took us down the middle trail before the dam. I'd never ventured into the jungle before.

Have fun in Mammoth Dino, Andy and Ann!

9?

what happened to the 50 or so from the one time I managed to go?

I was thinking about grabbing my brother after work and hitting this Thursdays ride, but if no one's there

[OTHRIDER]

DavidB,

Riding with 50 is fun but so is riding with 8. We had a great time but with lots less waiting and BS'ng. Lights are becoming manditory even with the 6:15 start. Maybe the big Mammoth trip kept a few from riding with us?

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by davidB

9?

what happened to the 50 or so from the one time I managed to go?

I was thinking about grabbing my brother after work and hitting this Thursdays ride, but if no one's there

Maybe the normal 9 to 5ers can't make it there that early? That's my reason (I leave Torrance at 5:30 pm). Although I had a molar removed this last Thursday afternoon, so I wasn't up for riding much that day.

On the other hand, the riding groups always thin out about this time of year. People can afford $4k on a bike, but not $280 for a high-quality light?

[genusmtbkr5]

Remember the ride starts at 6:15 and it will get dark before we finish.

[COLEKO]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Maybe the normal 9 to 5ers can't make it there that early? That's my reason (I leave Torrance at 5:30 pm). Although I had a molar removed this last Thursday afternoon, so I wasn't up for riding much that day.

On the other hand, the riding groups always thin out about this time of year. People can afford $4k on a bike, but not $280 for a high-quality light?

You dont need a $280 light to do the loop. Im using a LED lite from Cygolite and for 60 bucks works good.

[tkblazer]

i may be talked into an early lap if someone wants to hang with a slow dood

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by COLEKO

You dont need a $280 light to do the loop. Im using a LED lite from Cygolite and for 60 bucks works good.

Actually, you don't even need a light to ride the Fullerton Loop (which is why an LED works here). Based on current LED bike lights on the market, they're good for reading or finding the keyhole. But if you want a quality light for trail riding, they start at about $280. I wouldn't take an LED on any other OC trails (that are legal for night riding).

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i may be talked into an early lap if someone wants to hang with a slow dood

Who's the slow dude you bringin'?

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Who's the slow dude you bringin'?

some bubb on a blue bike... you probly didn't see him cause you were so far ahead

[Marshall Willanholly]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

People can afford $4k on a bike, but not $280 for a high-quality light?

Even $280 can be hard to justify if your work schedule only lets you go on one or two night rides (at most) per year.

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by Marshall Willanholly

Even $280 can be hard to justify if your work schedule only lets you go on one or two night rides (at most) per year.

Completely understandable. I'm refering to some other people who have $4k bikes and use the excuse that they don't ride at nights is because the cost of the light.

[CC]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i may be talked into an early lap if someone wants to hang with a slow dood

I get there around 5pm and will probably do a 1/2 lap and then the fully lap at 6:15.

mabee i cc you there.

[tkblazer]

cc, is your bike ok? i heard you blew out the shock?

[COLEKO]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Actually, you don't even need a light to ride the Fullerton Loop (which is why an LED works here). Based on current LED bike lights on the market, they're good for reading or finding the keyhole. But if you want a quality light for trail riding, they start at about $280. I wouldn't take an LED on any other OC trails (that are legal for night riding).



Who's the slow dude you bringin'?

Good idea. Ill start using mine for night reading

[Dino Brown]

CB (Carla)--- I will find "Marshall" a light!!!! Give me (1) day!

[J_Sims]

Unfortunatly with the time change I feel that my days on the loop have possibly come to a close, as the traffic at that time is so much worse than later. Last time it took over an hour from the Path

[OTHRIDER]

Rode the Loop tonight and the rain played with some of the trails. There is still some water and even more mud well placed around the Loop. Quite a bit of silt deposited where it never was before. It's all very rideable though - until you get to the train tracks. Everyone is going to get wet unless you can ride the rails. The dam area held up well.

[jcampbell]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Unfortunatly with the time change I feel that my days on the loop have possibly come to a close, as the traffic at that time is so much worse than later. Last time it took over an hour from the Path

Take the 55 to the 91... if the 91 is hammered get back on the 57 north and get off at Orangethorpe, then take that down to Acacia and make a right. Left at Chapman and right on Berkley. Then take Berkley to the trailhead.

Don't ever take the 57 freeway, its always screwed. I live pretty close to the path and I should be taking the 57 but I always take the 55 and it takes me 30 minutes.

[Rascal]

Originally Posted by jcampbell

Take the 55 to the 91... if the 91 is hammered get back on the 57 north and get off at Orangethorpe, then take that down to Acacia and make a right. Left at Chapman and right on Berkley. Then take Berkley to the trailhead.

Don't ever take the 57 freeway, its always screwed. I live pretty close to the path and I should be taking the 57 but I always take the 55 and it takes me 30 minutes.

I was going to respond with the exact same comment. I've been riding Fully on Thursday's for about the past 5 years or so, coming from Irvine. My standard route was the 57 and leaving at 4:15, I'd get there at about 5:30.

Using the 55 route, I can make it in about 40 minutes. Sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less.