It's all Downhill from here!

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  1. UniGeezer

    UniGeezer Adventure Cyclist

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    Super steep, loose and Chunky goodness! This trail is really fun but also very easy to lose traction going down, resulting in some serious trail rash!


    The mountain bike guy at the end is 70! We said "Old Guys Rule!"


    **You can see my FM Radio go flying off my backpack at :28! I didn't know I'd dropped it until I was already back to the car! Oh well!


    [video=youtube;ZVeStLStbls]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVeStLStbls[/video]
     
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    Where you at this time? that looks like some good steep fun"
    Think you might be ready for a Mt. Wilson shuttle run! Thanks for sharing.
     
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    It's in PV, but the mtb guy in the video (who also does occasional work on the trail system) said that although it's not clearly marked, that this particular section of trail is for hikers only. He was very cool about it and said that the sign needs to be updated. I have seen other bikers on it and always thought it was a designated for multi-purpose.

    As for Mt. Wilson, my friend and fellow uni rider's dad shuttled us to the top a while ago and it was a blast. I was totally worked though, and kept asking when the downhill starts! There was a LOT of uphill riding which was wearing me out, which could have had a bit to do with the altitude.

    Here's the video we made at Mt. Wilson:

    [video=youtube;JBPNz4oUcYc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBPNz4oUcYc[/video]
     
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    Thats tight, much props to you and your buddy, kid can ride.
     
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    Thanks. Yeah, Augie has become a top rider for sure!
     

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