Absolute Lunacy Spin Through the Santa Ana's

[Danimal]

I'll ride vicariously through your ride report. It'll almost be like I was there!
( Without the pain and vomit . )

 

[herzalot]

I can't even think of something clever to say for this "ride."

I guess I'm just disappointed you are going down Maple Springs instead of going over to Motorway for your first descent. Then the rest of the loops as described. I would totally be down for that. But descending Maple Springs on purpose, without a mechanical failure, just doesn't seem right. So I'm out.

Oh, and I can barely make it 3800' without cramping, so that's probably another deterrent.

 

[mtnbikej]

I can't even think of something clever to say for this "ride."

I guess I'm just disappointed you are going down Maple Springs instead of going over to Motorway for your first descent. Then the rest of the loops as described. I would totally be down for that. But descending Maple Springs on purpose, without a mechanical failure, just doesn't seem right. So I'm out.

Oh, and I can nearly make it 3800' without cramping, so that's probably another deterrent.

That is just crazy talk.......

 

[Tom the Bomb]

I am outa Butt butter. Next time

 

[DangerDirtyD]

I am outa Butt butter. Next time

I'm on it, Bomb!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

That is just crazy talk.......


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Only 90 miles? It would drive me nuts getting that close to 100 and not breaking it. MORE!

 

[Faust29]

Fiya Rowds, fo lyfe!

This is just the long way to Trabuco. He really wants to earn his descent.

 

[mtnbikej]

Only 90 miles? It would drive me nuts getting that close to 100 and not breaking it. MORE!

While I would normally agree....the elevation gain would make that next to impossible. I do have a limit.

 

[SnakeCharmer]

While I would normally agree....the elevation gain would make that next to impossible. I do have a limit.

Well, a mighty high limit you have, I will add.

 

[mtnbikej]

Well, a mighty high limit you have, I will add.

That's what I'm going to find out.

 

[Faust29]

Well, a mighty high limit you have, I will add.

That's what I'm going to find out.

Yeah, but what about the poor SOB he's bringing along??? That is a 4,000 foot increase over his max.

I'm recalculating. If I make it to the bottom of ITT, and call for a shuttle, I'll be happy!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Yeah, but what about the poor SOB he's bringing along??? That is a 4,000 foot increase over his max.

I'm recalculating. If I make it to the bottom of ITT, and call for a shuttle, I'll be happy!

Each is responsible for digging thy own grave. Fare well to thee...

 

[mtnbikej]

Yeah, but what about the poor SOB he's bringing along??? That is a 4,000 foot increase over his max.

I'm recalculating. If I make it to the bottom of ITT, and call for a shuttle, I'll be happy!

I knocked out nearly 13k' at Temecula 12hr. So this will be a new high.

 

[Runs with Scissors]

Each is responsible for digging thy own grave. Fare well to thee...

Poor Yorick, I knew him well...

 

[Cisco Roots]

What time do you expect to be climbing Indian Truck Trail @mtnbikej ? I am considering visiting my brother this Saturday and possibly riding up there with him and my son. He literally lives at the base of the trail.

 

[mtnbikej]

What time do you expect to be climbing Indian Truck Trail @mtnbikej ? I am considering visiting my brother this Saturday and possibly riding up there with him and my son. He literally lives at the base of the trail.

Probably somewhere in the 11:00 hour.

There a few stretches I haven't ridden in this direction so I'm not sure how long they will take.

 

[Fijirob]

Damn, that is an entire bag of Tailwind type of ride. Just hook up an IV from a Camelbak right into your veins. Go get 'em

 

[Cisco Roots]

Probably somewhere in the 11:00 hour.

There a few stretches I haven't ridden in this direction so I'm not sure how long they will take.

If I do make it out there I'll PM you my cell and maybe we can link up. We could possible be riding on the trail already by then so we would see you on the way down. I'll keep you posted.

 

[mtnbikej]

If I do make it out there I'll PM you my cell and maybe we can link up. We could possible be riding on the trail already by then so we would see you on the way down. I'll keep you posted.

Sounds good.

 

[Faust29]

If I do make it out there I'll PM you my cell and maybe we can link up. We could possible be riding on the trail already by then so we would see you on the way down. I'll keep you posted.

If you're bombing down, make sure to look out for the guy on his hands and knees crawling. There may be an abandoned black Santa Cruz not far behind.

 

[Cisco Roots]

If you're bombing down, make sure to look out for the guy on his hands and knees crawling. There may be an abandoned black Santa Cruz not far behind.

Just make sure to duck as I try to bunny hop you, key word is "try"

 

[Evoracer]

This Looper is out. Hell, all your RR's scare me. Haha.

 

[BeckTrex]

I'd love to be able to do this ride. I'm still recovering from the Rwanda 50, with about half the mileage and less than a third of the climbing.
I'll just wait for the ride report, that will probably wear me out just reading it.

 

[Runs with Scissors]

.....So this will be a new high.

Starvation and exhaustion are reputed to be excellent hallucinogens.

 

[mtnbikej]

Well the weather keeps getting better.
High of 69.....hopefully that will help with the trudge up ITT without getting cooked.

 

[UPSed]

My biggest ride as far as climbing goes was an 80 mile road ride with 9k' of climbing. On the MTB I have done a little over 6k'. I'd like to go for some big elevation again (with gears of course). Have a great ride!

 

[Dirtrider....]

Mods should move this to the Bikepacking forum...

Cant wait to read the RR... ill live vicariously thru you guys

 

[Luis]

I never thought I'd say this but... YAY I work Saturdays!!!

 

[Faust29]

Starvation and exhaustion are reputed to be excellent hallucinogens.

Yer killin' me!

 

[Faust29]

My biggest ride as far as climbing goes was an 80 mile road ride with 9k' of climbing. On the MTB I have done a little over 6k'. I'd like to go for some big elevation again (with gears of course). Have a great ride!

Any time, Ed! Come on down and we'll give you a tour of the Santa Anas. I'd vote for the Holy Jim to San Juan loop for a biggie... 50 miles and 7500 feet, with one of the best downhills around.

From the first time we did it. This was one of my last rides with gears...
http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/epic-death-march-easy-spin.3432/


And my Tailwind was just delivered, so I guess I'm still in for Saturday...