Bootleg Canyon - 11/10-11

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by lukewiens

so who is in line for riding the xc side while we are up there??

i figure if there is a group we could start throwing around ideas and plans for the day....

my plan is to scout out some riding for a lower skill level group (aka family members) for a future trip.

also, night ride saturday night?? xc, shuttle??

I am good for all of that!!!

[J_Sims]

Ticketing done... I am in.. Now what to fill the cooler with, that is the quetion...

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Now what to fill the cooler with, that is the quetion...

Really???

[J_Sims]

IPA, Stout, Porter, Stone 11th... So many choices...

[lukewiens]

Originally Posted by mechmann

there are great XC trails in the beginner-intermediate range IMO.

IMBA
Par None
Mother (slightly more advanced)
Sunset Loops

even Caldera would be pretty safe for a beginner, no exposure, just some sandy sections. allison and i have a really good map in the truck.

right on w/ the map. i am going to print a few as well before we leave.

i do think, however, the highlight will be those two diamonds on the xc side....skyline and powerpole. i can't wait.

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by lukewiens

right on w/ the map. i am going to print a few as well before we leave.

i do think, however, the highlight will be those two diamonds on the xc side....skyline and powerpole. i can't wait.

Helllll yeah!! I'm pumped some good people are riding the XC trails, I was worried I'd be the only one (since SDYeti just went to the darkside). Print me up one those maps!!

Brews in the parking lot! I think they have BBQs there, maybe we can hit up the supermarket and grab some burgers on Saturday.

>>> BTW, are any of the "XC" guys going full face? I can't decide if its overkill or not.

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Helllll yeah!! I'm pumped some good people are riding the XC trails, I was worried I'd be the only one (since SDYeti just went to the darkside). Print me up one those maps!!

Brews in the parking lot! I think they have BBQs there, maybe we can hit up the supermarket and grab some burgers on Saturday.

>>> BTW, are any of the "XC" guys going full face? I can't decide if its overkill or not.

I will be rolling with a regular lid, crashing my face into a rock might help my complexion...

BBQ in the parking lot sounds great to me, anyone have a grill they can bring??

[lukewiens]

yeah i think i will be rollin in my usual minimalist style.

no bbq here but a definite on the post ride brews....might be a good ol' time in that parking lot once the sun goes down.

[sdyeti]

I have ridden Skyline and Girl Scout on my dh bike! Plus, I may figure out a way to squeeze the Yeti in the car

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Helllll yeah!! I'm pumped some good people are riding the XC trails, I was worried I'd be the only one (since SDYeti just went to the darkside). Print me up one those maps!!

Brews in the parking lot! I think they have BBQs there, maybe we can hit up the supermarket and grab some burgers on Saturday.

>>> BTW, are any of the "XC" guys going full face? I can't decide if its overkill or not.

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I may figure out a way to squeeze the Yeti in the car

I can carry an extra bike if you need me too! PM me if you want to set something up...

Kevin

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I have ridden Skyline and Girl Scout on my dh bike! Plus, I may figure out a way to squeeze the Yeti in the car

Dude! Keiths going to drive his own car up, so he can leave Saturday night. You're good!

[CalEpic]

I'm thinking I may do a XC ride Sunday. Something with a little bit of tech. That is if I don't completely succumb to the pressure of downhill shuttle runs.

C

[Fired Yo Momma]

I will be just wearing a regular lid. I will proberly pick up some knee / shin pads before I leave on Friday night. I can't wait for this trip.

[queenwilhelmina]

Originally Posted by CalEpic

I'm thinking I may do a XC ride Sunday. Something with a little bit of tech. That is if I don't completely succumb to the pressure of downhill shuttle runs.

C

We're thinking the same thing, Craig. Traffic usually sucks coming back home on Sundays, so it would be cool to check out the XC trails for a bit Sunday AM, then head home.

[Evil Chocula]

Who's bringing coolers? I think space is limited in SDYetis car, so if anyone/anyones bringing a ginormous cooler with extra space, I'd link to slink my icey-cold brewed goodness into it.

[lukewiens]

how far are these trails from the city?? from the map it doesn't look too far.

i was wondering if you could just ride a couple miles for some lunch...or if there was a little downtown area or something??

[denmother]

Originally Posted by lukewiens

how far are these trails from the city?? from the map it doesn't look too far.

i was wondering if you could just ride a couple miles for some lunch...or if there was a little downtown area or something??

There is a Taco Bell down the street and across the highway there is a good Taco Stand. If your on an XC bike, it's doable!!

We usually bring lunch in a cooler and have a tailgate party. Roger's favorite is fried chicken from the market in town.

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by lukewiens

how far are these trails from the city?? from the map it doesn't look too far.

i was wondering if you could just ride a couple miles for some lunch...or if there was a little downtown area or something??

Totally. There's a whole little downtown in Boulder City with restaurants and a super market. You can get a sick view of Vegas from the top, but it might be kind of hike to grab some food.

[sdyeti]

there is a supermarket, starbucks, and a few fast food places right down the road.

Originally Posted by lukewiens

how far are these trails from the city?? from the map it doesn't look too far.

i was wondering if you could just ride a couple miles for some lunch...or if there was a little downtown area or something??

[denmother]

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

We're thinking the same thing, Craig. Traffic usually sucks coming back home on Sundays, so it would be cool to check out the XC trails for a bit Sunday AM, then head home.

That's why we are staying Sunday night and driving home Monday.