Ride Report The Legendary Fullerton Loop

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  1. BikeThePlanet

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    So . . . You don’t like the infamous Fullerton Loop? You measure the size of (or lack of) your manhood based on the “epic” trails you ride? Well then this ride report isn’t for you, but . . . I did find a video for you:


    [video=youtube;QyTyjQbvylg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyTyjQbvylg[/video]

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    What other trail has its own mayor?

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    Or Big Vince the Ladies Man?

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    Gnarly DH right in the parking lot?

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    Full kit racers?

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    Multi-terrain.

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    Practically like riding through a forrest.

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    Grego checking how its hanging.

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    The mean streets. It is like Cyclocross.

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    Vince showing how to get the ladies.

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    You think you are fast? Try riding JSD's rear wheel.

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    Then really step it up and try to catch with avmonter. Forget about it.

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    Look at that incline.

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    Even Senior Citizens like the Loop.

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    The Loop is so bad ass it has its own crossing guard.

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    Waiting in line for the timed section of the Fullerton Loop Enduro.

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    Neck and neck on the grind. Like the Alps stage of the TDF.

    More excitement to come . . .
     

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  2. BikeThePlanet

    BikeThePlanet Active Member

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    The Loop even has legendary DH. I don't know how they did it without a full face helmet.
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    The Loop even has a large lake and wildlife.

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    Want to know how epic the Loop is? It has benches so that before the final stretch you can recoup from the epic riding you have already done.

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    Next up . . . jumps. Let's see some air. Lopes who?

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  3. herzalot

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    Cool ride report and photos. Love the tongue-in-cheek commentary. But what happened to the rest of your Colorado trip? Did I miss the quality RR, or were you so bummed out you didn't post one?
     
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    Great pics. Thanks!
     
  5. BikeThePlanet

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    I risked my life in the landing zone to get these epic air shots.

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    Final thoughts . . .

    If you aren't having fun on the Loop, you are doing it wrong. Who are you to dictate what "real" mountain biking is? I don't know of any other trail in SoCal that has produced more stoke for new riders. As cheesy as it sounds, the Loop has changed lives. I have talked to countless people who were in bad shape after too many years on the couch and the Loop is what got them started. It got them on the road to health.

    I have ridden in Sedona, Flagstaff, Utah, Colorado, Tahoe, Norcal, etc., but I don't have to stroke my own ego by dissing the Loop. Nothing beats riding with friends.

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  6. BikeThePlanet

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    Haven't posted, yet. Durango was awesome. One of the coolest towns I have ever been to.
     
  7. avmonter

    avmonter Attitude is everything!

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    Hippie, great RR. MTBers underestimate the FLoop in more ways than one. You've truly captured what the FLoop group rides are all about. Thanks for being an advocate! :) :)
     
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    This is on the loop on Morman hill, they said it couldn't be done!

    If you can't handle my music then just fast-forward to the end then go check out this for yourself.


    http://youtu.be/A_r1p1tIPa0

    Now go freeride the loop.
     
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    It's unfortunate that tommmy got banned. I'd really like to see his response to this thread.
     
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    Nice report! I just rode the Fully Loop for the first time this week with a couple of buddies and had a blast. Great place to get in an after work run since I work in Brea now. Will be hitting it weekly for a good workout. Anywhere that you can put rubber to dirt is all good to me!
     
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    What? No Hike-A-Bike, Ryan?
     
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    Cool pics. I agree. The Floop is what you make of it.
     
  13. OTHRIDER

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    Well said. Thanks for the photos too!
     
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    He (assuming male) will be back under another name. He always resurfaces to enlighten us with his special blend of grace, charm and expertise.
     
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    He didn't get banned....he is out riding the loop!
     
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    Good job on the RR Ryan, I love riding the Loop, great group of people on STR, thanks for the pics!
     
  17. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Brilliant!!!

    Nice job with the photos. You captured the beauty of the Loop quite well.
    Next time you bring a camera, hand it to me before ride... I will take pictures of the gnarlier sections (that you are too afraid to ride). :)

    P.S.- Next time I'm gonna hit the mega-jump at the golf course.
    (Chickened out this time) ;)
     
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    Who's the creep rollin' up on y'all in the borrowed Expedition?
     
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    LOVE the benches by the lake! LOL
     
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    Great review! Loved seeing the photos and reading the commentary.
     

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