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Old 08-20-2007, 01:44 PM   #21 (permalink)
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hmm probly not the best to ride it with a rigid ss mtn bike... bmx maybe
Ya, prob not since it's my rigid ss you'll be riding
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Old 08-20-2007, 01:50 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Ya, prob not since it's my rigid ss you'll be riding
The phrase "ride it like you stole it" comes to mind right now...
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Old 08-20-2007, 02:26 PM   #23 (permalink)
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The Tijeras Creek loop is one of my all time favorites. I wouldn't call this a beginner ride though by any means. It's definitely not beginner level due to all the stream crossings and overall length of the ride. If I wasn't leading a true beginner ride at the same time (Slow-paced MTB ride to the Sinks in Limestone Canyon), I'd be joining you all.

Here's a few variations - all start at the Cox Sports Park:

The loop clockwise.
http://www.3fbc.com/trails/index.cfm...ls&id_trail=78

Ladera Loop:
http://www.3fbc.com/trails/index.cfm...ls&id_trail=93

Ladera Grand Loop (includes the Chiquita trail):
http://www.3fbc.com/trails/index.cfm...ls&id_trail=94
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Old 08-20-2007, 02:39 PM   #24 (permalink)
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The pace of the ride will be slow and they can alwys walk it through the steams. Ride through it or walk it, your feet get soaked either way . Hope your ride goes well.
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Old 08-20-2007, 03:24 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Is this ride gonna be really hard?

I'm bringing full armor just in case...
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Old 08-20-2007, 03:37 PM   #26 (permalink)
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you know, while everyone doesn't want to ride the "hot training ride", the mountain lions are hanging out down there by the streams waiting for a tasty morsel

somebody is gonna go cougar hucking!
Folks... please ignore this... as this is the act of a desperate man!

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Old 08-20-2007, 03:42 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Is this ride gonna be really hard?

I'm bringing full armor just in case...
Bring your armor and we will make it a point to ride by the BMX track and watch you huck the pipe!
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Old 08-20-2007, 03:43 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Bring your armor and we will make it a point to ride by the BMX track and watch you huck the pipe!
Sorry...I don't smoke pot.
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Old 08-20-2007, 05:10 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Bring your armor and we will make it a point to ride by the BMX track and watch you huck the pipe!
Where is the BMX track anyways?? Have we ever passed it when me and you rode Tijeras??
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Old 08-20-2007, 05:47 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Where is the BMX track anyways?? Have we ever passed it when me and you rode Tijeras??
Its a turn off you and I havent done. I have done it with some others but I dont think Gene is taking us through there for this ride. When you come to this ride I can show you where the turn off is.
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Old 08-20-2007, 05:49 PM   #31 (permalink)
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somebody is gonna go cougar hucking!
I enjoy cougar hunting, mainly at the Foxfire in Anaheim Hills
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Old 08-20-2007, 06:52 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Its a turn off you and I havent done. I have done it with some others but I dont think Gene is taking us through there for this ride. When you come to this ride I can show you where the turn off is.
Yes we will, but will come in off Antonio Pkwy.
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Old 08-20-2007, 06:58 PM   #33 (permalink)
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I'll try to make it if I can get my bike by then.
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Old 08-20-2007, 07:40 PM   #34 (permalink)
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This is one of my favorite rides since I started riding offroad last year. I think this is a much easier ride for newbs than last weeks Santiago Oaks ride as the climbs are no where near as brutal as the 3 B's, the technical sections are nothing like the ledges at SO, and overall it is just a fun ride with lots of variety. It sounds like Gene will take us through the Water District singletracks, a real fun, fast roller. (Ask me about the unique wildlife I saw there last month, I'm glad she wasn't my daughter. ).
Those who have never done it will be surprised at how remote it feels when riding down in the bottom of Trabuco Creek, and there is even a monument down there marking where the Portola Expedition camped in 1776.
Since alcohol is not permitted in Oneil Park, Cooks Corner is just a few miles up the road. We can put on our Harleyween costumes and fit right in.
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Old 08-20-2007, 07:46 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Since alcohol is not permitted in Oneil Park, Cooks Corner is just a few miles up the road. We can put on our Harleyween costumes and fit right in.
Leave the assless chaps at home!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-20-2007, 07:47 PM   #36 (permalink)
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This was one of the first rides that [FONT=Arial]I did, and my fave for a long time (til I could hike a good climb). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Edit: is this a dress up ride? THAT would be fun! Perfect for that pirate ride Andy told tales of I promise to skip the arseless chaps (THAT'S not pirate--arrrrrrrgh!)[/FONT]
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Old 08-20-2007, 08:36 PM   #37 (permalink)
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How's the poison oak at Oneil? Those photos look like prime oak country.
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Old 08-20-2007, 08:38 PM   #38 (permalink)
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This was one of the first rides that [FONT=Arial]I did, and my fave for a long time (til I could hike a good climb). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Edit: is this a dress up ride? THAT would be fun! Perfect for that pirate ride Andy told tales of I promise to skip the arseless chaps (THAT'S not pirate--arrrrrrrgh!)[/FONT]
That would of been fun for sure. When the weather cools, the next newbie ride will be dress up.
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Old 08-20-2007, 08:39 PM   #39 (permalink)
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How's the poison oak at Oneil? Those photos look like prime oak country.
You see some along the way but I have never had a problem staying out of it. I can only recall one section where I have found some and ofcourse thats right where Gene wanted to stop and take our pictures
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Old 08-20-2007, 09:08 PM   #40 (permalink)
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