Attention Westsiders - RE: Sullivan Canyon (Threads Merged)

I think you are unlikely to prevent the project but I do like the idea (courtesy of orangesicle) of allowing a parallel singletrack or allowing trail building/ obstacles down there. I think the whoop-de-doos are on gas company land too and they have allowed that to stand. I see no reason why certain areas couldn't be used in such. That might be the smartest thing to ask for right now....

 

9am farewell ride, bottom of queensferry then off to the Shack to drown our sorrows. I posted on MTBR but hope to see you guys too if there is interest.

 

I am not supporting what is happening but I do support private land ownership. I am surprised that the gas company let people on their land at all...they don't in other areas. Look at what has happened now, the people that have used the land believe that they have a say in what goes on in the canyon. This is not a public lands...it is to bad that the city has not stepped in to purchase the canyon, letting the gas company keep a easement.

Dean

 

I didn't know it was private land. I always assumed it was county land that was being used by The Gas Co. :?:

 

What is the air quality like? Is the area affected by the fires at all?

 

^^^You can't smell any smoke today from Mulholland and the skies are clear...

 

You can't come on the ride though, dean. Al is afraid.

 

*Edit* Checked MTBR and the ride's scheduled for Saturday at 9AM. NOTE - to anybody who hasn't ridden Sullivan Canyon, this may be one of the last times you'll be able to ride one of the gems in the LA area. You can even bring a 'big' bike if you want to hit some the drops.

 

Sorry its changed to 830 am to try and beat heat.

More importantly after 11am we have the patio at the Shack at 26th and Wilshire reserved for food n beer after

 

Just received this from Council Member Bill Rosendahl's office in response to the e-mail I sent.

 

I am 2 miles south of the SM's and the air looking north is pretty mucky, but the Ocean Breeze is starting to blow.

 

Come on, denmo..........you need to come out in my hood to ride!

 

Al has nothing to worry about you are too fast for me....
:steppie:

 

Wish I could ride with you guys. I'm heading to Mammoth tonight. Maybe I'll see some STRiders on Sullivan Sunday evening.

 

If you have a bike bell IMO bring it! Sully's been busy lately...

 

Something tells me it will be a ZOO if its really last weekend.

 

It will be. If you can't have fun without going mach 5 around blind turns it might not be fun for people. There will be a lot of hikers too.

 

Not saying that sure I like to carry speed, but if this is really last weekend for the next what 5 years I would think it could have record number of users.

 

Yup, gonna be a lot of peeps, plus its a hot weekend.

 

I had always assumed as well that the land was owned by the LAWP like much of the surrounding areas. If these repairs are going to happen, hopefully the trail won't be affected too much. I say we use the opportunity to scout out some new trail lines when this is done.