P.C.E. Bomb Squad run

Update Those driving straight to the Palm springs shuttle pickup. We are not going to meet at Vons since the trail finishes about 3 miles up the road. We will meet at Shuttle pick up at the Dennys parking lot at 69050 hywy 111 Cathedral City 92234. And yes pads are a good idea to protect from the cacti and pokey spiny bushes we ride past.
Tom F. please confirm.
 
TomF said:
Thanks Mikie will do. Is it mega technical gnar then? Don't want to slow you guys down too much and not up for anything too crazy. How does it compare to say a Mt Pinos that we did or Chilao (which is main reference point for chunky stuff)
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The chunk isn't too extreme, but the advice I got my first time was on the money... Everything in the desert wants to bite you, cut you, or stab you. :thumbsup:

Just respect the environment and you'll be fine... I did it on a steel hardtail with one gear.
 
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TomF said:
Still 7.45 I assume?
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Yep.

Don't sweat the challenging bits, TomF – they are not many, prolonged or very technical. It's all about not getting hurt and not breaking your bike out there. Wifers and I will not be hauling the mail, so there will be people in back you can hang with.

I'm looking to improve my grade with some extra credit on the Hahn Trail loop before Art Johnson. Wife will prolly kick it at the Oasis. Dunn Road back up to the Oasis has some steepness, FYI. We'll see how all's going when we get to the Oasis.

Looking forward to this! BIKESYEA!!!!!!
 
TomF said:
Thanks Mikie will do. Is it mega technical gnar then? Don't want to slow you guys down too much and not up for anything too crazy. How does it compare to say a Mt Pinos that we did or Chilao (which is main reference point for chunky stuff)
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Techy stuff is at the end, there are go arounds if you feel its too much.
Bring lots of water and nutrition, and stay away from the cactus!!
 
Fixin to be a north wind along Palm Canyon, Rock Canyon (Death March Wash), and Hahn Buena Vista. Them head winds from the outset are going to be chilly, and the crosswinds through the wash are going to kinda suck. We're going to need the
to get through Hahn Buena Vista!
 
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Little late to the post here but should be there in time for the ride. I'll be in a blue Honda Element with a ski box on top. 413-441-6896. See you guys there.
 
Great ride gang and looking forward to the next adventure. Here's a shot of TomF in the sexy lingerie.

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