Who's Riding Where???

[mtbMike]

So, just curious... how many car miles are folks puttin' in to get some bike miles?
I used to head out to Santiago Creek mid-week for a HJ->Main Divide -> W. Horsetheif and saw nary a soul on the trail.
I always felt guilty fo the drive and now so so many of the trails have burned/washed out that it others are impacted.

How far do I have to drive from Seal Beach nowdays to find a peaceful trail?

I'm in Oceanside and we have to drive 80+/- miles each way for Big Laguna/Nobel, Palm Canyon, Idyllwild, a touch further for Big Bear/SART and 100 each way for Mt Wilson....bit none of those are devoid of humans. I suggest possibly driving 13 hours to Durango if you want some peace. I've ridden 5 days and seen less than 10 riders outside our group.

 

[DangerDirtyD]

Sunset will be at 8:05. Are we talking so slow that lights may be in order?

Before I moved out of the OC bubble, I was planning on a double Joplin ride for my birthday... I only know one rider who's done a double Joplin. And he's reading this thread!

The goal is to get home sans lights. Minimal stopping but also minimal uphill pace. I’ll try to make up for lost time on the downswing.

 

[mike]

Riding where???

A glance at the tea leaves seems to present the possibility of some SoCal riding this year. Hard to beat the Tahoe area, but I can handle a little SoCal. Maybe see ya.

 

[Derkderkall]

Winter Creek loop @ 6:30 am

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Winter Creek loop @ 6:30 am

Still closed at the bottom, pedal up the road?

 

[Derkderkall]

Still closed at the bottom, pedal up the road?

Nope

Open on weekdays. I drove up yesterday morning.

 

[rossage]

Winter Creek loop @ 6:30 am

Already committed to some trailwork.
Next time...

 

[herzalot]

I'm gonna do some hill repeats on my neighborhood streets on Friday. Who's in?

 

[Faust29]

I'm gonna do some hill repeats on my neighborhood streets on Friday. Who's in?

Wait for me!

 

[herzalot]

Wait for me!

Bring your single speed. I'll buy your lunch at La Sirena.

Fuel up on Tailwind because I may break 750' of climbing this time!!!!

 

[Runs with Scissors]

Most likely I will, again, be riding in my garage tomorrow. Just like today.

 

[da big hills]

same place, same time, thanks for reminding me, got to plug in the lights. What kinda fool needs lights on the longest days of the year? And the trails got a little wider tonight, one place over 5 feet wider. Way out of bounds on an 18" wide trail, but it was dark so did it really happen? Pucker factor says yes. After that 3 more times but only off a foot or two
Happy dark trails

 

[SnakeCharmer]

After work today I'm heading up to Big Bear for an overnighter. With the daily road closures on 330/18, I'm thinking of going up 38 and stopping for a quickie Post Office loop in the late afternoon. If anyone wants to join in, PM or text me to coordinate.

 

[mike]

You guys know the Big Bear circuits pretty well, it looks like. I rode the lift once in the 90s. Have done SART and Wildhorse, but nothing else in the area.

The forecast looks like I'll be there for a couple of months later this year. I'd be stoked to get some epic new dirt with y'all.

 

[Mikie]

Any Saturday plans?
I’m itching to ride somewhere fresh and out of ideas.
Thinking of throwing the rear on the Hightower and doing Upper Silver Moccasin/Chilao/Silver Moccasin from Newcombs.
Talk me out of it.

 

[scan]

Any Saturday plans?
I’m itching to ride somewhere fresh and out of ideas.
Thinking of throwing the rear on the Hightower and doing Upper Silver Moccasin/Chilao/Silver Moccasin from Newcombs.
Talk me out of it.

Sounds Melache!!

 

[SS Barby]

Any Saturday plans?
I’m itching to ride somewhere fresh and out of ideas.
Thinking of throwing the rear on the Hightower and doing Upper Silver Moccasin/Chilao/Silver Moccasin from Newcombs.
Talk me out of it.

Sounds like a good ride. I am in if you don't mind babysitting

 

[rossage]

Any Saturday plans?
I’m itching to ride somewhere fresh and out of ideas.
Thinking of throwing the rear on the Hightower and doing Upper Silver Moccasin/Chilao/Silver Moccasin from Newcombs.
Talk me out of it.

Is this happening?

 

[Faust29]

Is this happening?

I don't think it was a real invite. He didn't use the form.

 

[singlespeedrider]

Im heading east and going to do a lap or two on the pemberton trail in McDowell regional park.

 

[Sasquatch9billion]

Any Saturday plans?
I’m itching to ride somewhere fresh and out of ideas.
Thinking of throwing the rear on the Hightower and doing Upper Silver Moccasin/Chilao/Silver Moccasin from Newcombs.
Talk me out of it.

....What? What time? Meeting at Newcombs?

 

[Mikie]

Is this happening?

Yup! Happening.

I don't think it was a real invite. He didn't use the form.

Even you are invited.

....What? What time? Meeting at Newcombs?

You guys want to meet at 8:00am?

 

[rossage]

Yup! Happening.

Even you are invited.

You guys want to meet at 8:00am?

How about Charlton? Get a few more miles of singletrack...

 

[Mikie]

How about Charlton? Get a few more miles of singletrack...

Charlton is before Chilao on the left, correct?

 

[mike]

Im heading east and going to do a lap or two on the pemberton trail in McDowell regional park.

Dawn patrol I would assume.

 

[rossage]

Charlton is before Chilao on the left, correct?

Yes sir! Makes a good ride great!
Bathrooms are closed.
Water at Chilao fire station
Should be clear but arm/leg coverage is advisable

 

[Mikie]

Yes sir! Makes a good ride great!
Bathrooms are closed.
Water at Chilao fire station
Should be clear but arm/leg coverage is advisable

Okay so to be clear... park in front of the locked bathrooms right on Highway 2 at the turn off for Charlton Flats at 8:00 am. Correcto-Mundo?

 

[rossage]

Okay so to be clear... park in front of the locked bathrooms right on Highway 2 at the turn off for Charlton Flats at 8:00 am. Correcto-Mundo?

Yes sir!

We should be waiting for you.

 

[Mikie]

Yes sir!

We should be waiting for you.

 

[SS Barby]

So is the meeting point is at Charlton Flats at 0800. Just to be sure.