Tour de Noble Canyon Saturday 9/15

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by allison

It needed tires.

Now tha tis funny.... When the Z needed tires for real, I ended up with the TOWRAG I do like your new ride....I smell a road trip, oh wait it's only a whiff cause Mammoth is still 2 weeks away but you will be riding in the lap of luxury

[PacMan]

What did you end up with?? Pics??

[project_d]

Originally Posted by Hoosierdaddy

I would like to join the carpool group. If there is no room, I can drive down and take one other bike and rider.

You & I live so close, we should carpool there.

[allison]

Originally Posted by PacMan

What did you end up with?? Pics??

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by allison

I did not see a red tag on this at The Path.... Did Brian hook you up???

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by allison

Very nice

[mullarks]

Hey OC Peeps, I know I have mentioned this to a few of you but who would be interested in carpooling to Noble on Sat.? Unfortunately I don't have a rack for my car but if someone is willing to drive I would gladly buy them lunch, a post ride refreshments (but not too many if you are driving) and/or pitch in some gas money. Anyone interested? Dale, Jeff, Craig, OMR?

[OMR]

Originally Posted by mullarks

Hey OC Peeps, I know I have mentioned this to a few of you but who would be interested in carpooling to Noble on Sat.? Unfortunately I don't have a rack for my car but if someone is willing to drive I would gladly buy them lunch, a post ride refreshments (but not too many if you are driving) and/or pitch in some gas money. Anyone interested? Dale, Jeff, Craig, OMR?

Meet at the Junipero Serra carpool parking lot at 6 am on Sat morning and we can figure out who's riding with who...

[epicriderat]

I'm trying to make this ride, my first with STR group. What are the directions to the trailhead and what is the start time? I'm coming from Thousand Oaks area and thinking of staying in ElCajon area or something to shorten the Saturday morning drive time. Thanks.

[allison]

Originally Posted by mechmann

directions can be obtained from the geoladders information that allison posted.

we will be RIDING at 8AM.

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=944

Just click on "Find Trailhead" on the left side of the screen and type in an address.

From socalmtb.com: From San Diego travel east on I 8 about 35 or 40 miles to the Pine Valley Exit. Go north to Old Highway 80 and turn left (west). Travel about one mile and turn right on Pine Creek Rd. Look for and park at the Noble Canyon Trailhead in about 1.5 miles.

The right turn onto Pine Creek Road is SHARP. So, be prepared. It's more like a 60 degree turn than 90. You'll drive past a few houses, a cult, er I mean religious camp... and then off to the right there is a driveway that leads to the parking area.

[bjammin]

get there early 'cause parking is limited.

[sladnas]

and don't forget your adventure pass.

[mullarks]

Originally Posted by OMR

Meet at the Junipero Serra carpool parking lot at 6 am on Sat morning and we can figure out who's riding with who...

Cool, not sure where that is, could you please post directions? Thanks.

[Uncle Rico]

I would appreciate directions to the carpool spot as well.
-Dale

[allison]

So far the weather is calling for 85 and sunny in Pine Valley. Areas on the trail will definitely be a little warmer. It may even be nice and cold when we start

For anyone curious... I'm carrying a full Camelbak bladder and one full bottle of Cytomax. Enough food for an army. Arm/elbow pads, and 661 Veggie Knee wraps.

So, if you're curious what to bring... pads aren't a necessity, but I know I'll be attempting Widowmaker, riding down Barney Rubble, attempting Stairway to Hell, etc...

I'm also considering wearing my latest 661 SPD shoes that are better for hiking than my Sidi's

[genusmtbkr5]

Check for closures as the Cleveland National Forest just went to "EXTREME" Conditions. It may or may not have effect on this ride. But I would call that district office to be sure.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/

[Winston]

Good call. Bleeping ball bearings on Indian Creak!

Originally Posted by allison

I'm also considering wearing my latest 661 SPD shoes that are better for hiking than my Sidi's

[OMR]

Originally Posted by mullarks

Cool, not sure where that is, could you please post directions? Thanks.

Head south on the 5 past Avery Parkway to Junipero Serra. Take the off ramp and turn left at the bottom... go under the 5 and the carpool parking lot will be on your right hand side. Try and meet there a little before 6 am as the ride down to Noble takes approx 1 1/2 hrs.

See you all there....

[GP_pilot]

I rode this past Sat and saw the Extreme conditions posted. I nearly panic'd when I got off at the Pine Valley exit and saw the OHV on the south side of I-8 closed. Trail conditions are good considering the extended lack of moisture, 2 of 3 streams were dry. Just be prepared for some dust as a group on upper Noble or split up into smaller groups.

[allison]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Check for closures as the Cleveland National Forest just went to "EXTREME" Conditions. It may or may not have effect on this ride. But I would call that district office to be sure.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/

Gene, thanks for the heads-up.

Currently the trails are all still open

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/fi...canso-2007.pdf

Hopefully that won't change before this Saturday.