RR: Tahoe...Spooner to Kingsberry

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by dstepper

I just got back to the cabin and I am waiting for the shower
Dean

With 2 women there, it may be awhile.

Great to see you're having a nice time. I'll have to get up there someday.

[Impy]

Originally Posted by sheclimbs

Hurry up guys. We're ready for HITG!

ME TOO!

*mustbepatient*

Say though, if anyone reading and lurking here wants to go up in 2 weeks......lemme know!

[Burner]

Dean, I meant what I said about using my front wheel or rotor if you need to (or my bike for that matter). I'd probably feel better if at least part of my bike hits those trails

[CC]

Sorry it's taking me so long to put my 2 cents in. It's been 5 straight days on the bike and I have been saving all my energy for the rides. This being my first time to Tahoe...each day has been absolutely awsome.

The Sponner to Kingsberry ride wasn't a long ride, but it has been the tuffest so far. It was approximately 12 miles, the first 6 was mostly climbing. So I really tried to pace myself especially in this altitude. As you can see from the pictures once you reach the peak it is absolutely worth every turn of the pedal.

Trail head
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The trinaic trio!
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Dean riding it dirty
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Lynn making it look easy
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I can take this view 24/7...which is pretty much a given here
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Most of the pix were taken before the last 1/3 of the trail which was much more technical. There are lots of drops and climbing up rock sections. We started to consider if it wouldn't make more sense to start the ride in the opposite direction to get the technical sections out of the way when we had more energy.

The weather has been perfect everyday, usually in the 70's. We have been starting our rides between 10-11am, it's never been too hot because you're riding in and out of covered forest most of the time. The middle section proved to be the funnest, with a flowing decent before the climb out.

We shuttled this ride, if you did it as an out and back get there early and plan for a full day of riding.

~ccs

[sheclimbs]

Originally Posted by Burner

Dean, I meant what I said about using my front wheel or rotor if you need to (or my bike for that matter). I'd probably feel better if at least part of my bike hits those trails

We'll miss you Matt. Sorry you can't make it this time. I'm quite sure there will be more Tahoe Trips.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by Burner

Dean, I meant what I said about using my front wheel or rotor if you need to (or my bike for that matter). I'd probably feel better if at least part of my bike hits those trails

Thanks Matt, but I alreay sold your bike.

Dean

[sheclimbs]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Thanks Matt, but I alreay sold your bike.

Dean

thanks matt, we'll be staying for another week now with the money we made from your bike!

[Good_ol'_slappy]

Originally Posted by sheclimbs

Haven't found a trail we didn't like yet. Still saving a couple of the best trails for the second shift!

Hurry up guys. We're ready for HITG!

Can't wait...

[Ladd Jasper]

Originally Posted by Good_ol'_slappy

Can't wait...

What he said!

Probably get to Tahoe first thing Sunday, way early. Aiming for Mammoth tomorrow night, if only to get a few hours sleep.

[CC]

Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper

What he said!

Probably get to Tahoe first thing Sunday, way early. Aiming for Mammoth tomorrow night, if only to get a few hours sleep.

Dean says to drive on through..they'll be up late watch the meteor shower.

[Dino Brown]

Originally Posted by CC

Dean says to drive on through..they'll be up late watch the meteor shower.

SHOW OFF!

I'm jealous