Who's Riding Where???

Wrightwood this morning with the not-so-wee lass. One plank per foot. 1000' per run. She has a dental app't in Dana Point at 3 pm. This is why we love MtHigh!

Maybe I'll test my creak repair on my bike when I get home!
 
JordanHMay said:
So this was posted on Reddit today as a ride through Blackstar Canyon. Now, the 200 or so times I’ve ridden BS I have yet to find a trail that leads to this. Maybe a closed off trail that ends at Irvine lake it seems? Anyone know how this person arrived at this spot?

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They poached. The gate that is at the first straight away takes you back that way. And it is out of bounds.
 
Looks like the storm will be hanging on through Sat. more than I expected so I'm changing the date to Sunday Feb. 26, probably about 9AM. Start at Maple Springs if the storm impacts don't close the canyon. Planning to go up to the snow until it becomes impassable. Might try to descend Motorway if the snow doesn't make Main Divide unridable.
 
Bill said:
Looks like the storm will be hanging on through Sat. more than I expected so I'm changing the date to Sunday Feb. 26, probably about 9AM. Start at Maple Springs if the storm impacts don't close the canyon. Planning to go up to the snow until it becomes impassable. Might try to descend Motorway if the snow doesn't make Main Divide unridable.
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Considering it looked as though all of Main Divide was covered in snow today, I can only imagine how it'll be come Saturday/Sunday.
 
Bill said:
Looks like the storm will be hanging on through Sat. more than I expected so I'm changing the date to Sunday Feb. 26, probably about 9AM. Start at Maple Springs if the storm impacts don't close the canyon. Planning to go up to the snow until it becomes impassable. Might try to descend Motorway if the snow doesn't make Main Divide unridable.
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Looks like you'll get to the 2000' level. Maybe.
 
Bill said:
Looks like the storm will be hanging on through Sat. more than I expected so I'm changing the date to Sunday Feb. 26, probably about 9AM. Start at Maple Springs if the storm impacts don't close the canyon. Planning to go up to the snow until it becomes impassable. Might try to descend Motorway if the snow doesn't make Main Divide unridable.
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I can see the snow below the cloud layer from my place right now. I'd say its down to at least 3000ft.
The last time I saw it this low @Faust29, @Grego, @Trailslayer and I were dumb enough to go to 4 corners. Whilst it was epic up there - we had the same plans as you, try for Motorway - I won't be rushing out to repeat what I think ended up being a good 3mile+ hab to 4 corners. There was no way we could continue along main divide, we ended up walking a fair way back down the road before we could even "ride". I use that term loosely, it was more akin to watching my 3 year old on his balance bike.

If you strike snow by the time you get to the first guardrail then I wouldn't be trying for 4 corners unless you want to walk a lot.
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Lost Kiwi said:
I can see the snow below the cloud layer from my place right now. I'd say its down to at least 3000ft.
The last time I saw it this low @Faust29, @Grego, @Trailslayer and I were dumb enough to go to 4 corners. Whilst it was epic up there - we had the same plans as you, try for Motorway - I won't be rushing out to repeat what I think ended up being a good 3mile+ hab to 4 corners. There was no way we could continue along main divide, we ended up walking a fair way back down the road before we could even "ride". I use that term loosely, it was more akin to watching my 3 year old on his balance bike.

If you strike snow by the time you get to the first guardrail then I wouldn't be trying for 4 corners unless you want to walk a lot.
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And who did we run into… Because he’s always up there! @Old&InTheWay

That was a fun day…

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Danimal said:
@Lost Kiwi was riding a 26" praying mantis looking contraption from something like 1995. So not everyone had big wheels! On the plus side, he has since come into the 21st century. :)
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Your description of his bike gave me a good laugh!

Lot's of sarcasm in my previous posts that I hope most will pick up on. I don't hate on how people choose to participate. What ever ride gives you a good time, get out there and do it. I'm just saying, everything I own identifies as a mountain bike.

I'm a chill dude, really.

I'm still laughing at the praying mantis...
 
SnakeCharmer said:
WOW! When making references to a Kiwi, NEVER use Australia! :laugh:
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It was a reference to a movie and its look/style/world. Not Australia or NZ specifically.

I've been to Oz three times. Never to NZ, but I still know the difference.

I can even tell the difference in accent between English, Irish, Australian, and New Zealander.

Heck, I can pick out a Filipino speaking English blindfolded. Never mind Indian v Pakistani.
 
Runs with Scissors said:
It was a reference to a movie and its look/style/world. Not Australia or NZ specifically.

I've been to Oz three times. Never to NZ, but I still know the difference.

I can even tell the difference in accent between English, Irish, Australian, and New Zealander.

Heck, I can pick out a Filipino speaking English blindfolded. Never mind Indian v Pakistani.
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You gotta be careful. Using Australia as a reference to a Kiwi is like using California as a reference to an Arizonian or a Texan, which will get you shot at. :laugh:
 
herzalot said:
Looks like you'll get to the 2000' level. Maybe.
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I hate to say it but @herzalot's prediction might be correct. I've never seen it this low. Apologies for the poor picture but the cloud and rain eased briefly enough to snap this 15 minutes ago down at Foothill Ranch town center. I think you'd strike snow before you even hit Cadillac right now if you went up STT.
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Lost Kiwi said:
I hate to say it but @herzalot's prediction might be correct. I've never seen it this low. Apologies for the poor picture but the cloud and rain eased briefly enough to snap this 15 minutes ago down at Foothill Ranch town center. I think you'd strike snow before you even hit Cadillac right now if you went up STT.
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Got a good view of Pleasants Peak this morning and the snow went way way down.:thumbsup:
 
Lost Kiwi said:
I hate to say it but @herzalot's prediction might be correct. I've never seen it this low. Apologies for the poor picture but the cloud and rain eased briefly enough to snap this 15 minutes ago down at Foothill Ranch town center. I think you'd strike snow before you even hit Cadillac right now if you went up STT.
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From the top of Plano Trabuco….

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