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[ebsocalmtb]

ebsocalmtb & RustyIron,

My group did the San Juan lollipop on our Rises last Tuesday (In the pic, I'm wearing the blue flannel). I saw several groups of riders at Cocktail Rock, I saw a light colored Rise, was that you? Before my accident, I used to ride my pedal bike from Cooks to Harding, and do Joplin down to the Luge. I've always really loved that ride. I've also taken my bike down Cadillac...just once....RustyIron, your assessment of Cadillac is spot on. I've been wondering how the lower Holy Jim to Main Divide is since the reopening? Anybody do this trail lately?

My Rise has a 360wh battery and I can't find a range extender anywhere. I've been wondering if it's possible to do Harding/Joplin on my Rise without an extender battery.

Sam Juan Trail - So. California

Nice to meet you Rod. I was indeed on the white rise and got to cocktail rock shortly after your group. I was with my buddy whom was riding a real mountain bike (heh), I had planned to ride one of my pedal bikes but I blasted my back and I'm still in recovery mode. (I had an accident years ago and had spine surgery) We had some epic conditions on SJT that day, really glad we got out for a ride.

Regarding Holy Jim... I'm not a trail nazi by any means... I ride many, off the menu trails and do A LOT of digging in places I cannot/will-not say publicly. That being said, holy jim is only open up to the waterfall. the biking trail that leads from the bottom of the canyon, up to main divide is still not open yet. Not saying that there aren't people riding it, because I knew a few that have explored that area after the fire... However, I can't because I dig in the same mountain range and know all of those people... they would not be stoked with me up in their business until it's ready for prime time. Other parts of the Santa Ana's however... you'll find me with a shovel, mcleod and hedge trimmer in hand and running from the man from time to time, should they show up.

Regarding riding harding/joplin without a range extender. It would be a slog, but doable on eco the whole time. I can usually eek out 3,000' of climbing on my rise without the range extender, using mostly trail. in order to get 5,200 of climbing, I'd have to be on eco pretty much the whole time. I think a more doable loop without the range extender would be to shuttle it from cooks to silverado canyon via truck/car. Then ride up maple springs. That reduces the route from 27mi, 5,200' of climbing to 23mi / 3,800' of climbing. I think you could do that route in trail, if you climbed the blacktop section of the maple springs climb in eco, and then went to trail from there on out to the top of joplin.

Either way, we should exchange info via pm here... I ride ebikes mostly as a solo operation, but wouldn't mind having a few electron powered riding buddies to do some exploring with.

 

[RustyIron]

My group did the San Juan lollipop on our Rises last Tuesday (In the pic, I'm wearing the blue flannel). I saw several groups of riders at Cocktail Rock, I saw a light colored Rise, was that you?

This is cracking me up. Here we are just BS'ing on a UK based forum, and it turns out we were all on the same mountain the same day, half a world away. Honestly, I didn't expect to see anyone up there. It's pretty quiet up there mid-week.

 

[Pascal Funk]

Porn Pic.......
I wait 3 screw titane !

 

[The Hodge]

I’m in southern Mississippi visiting family for the holidays. Got to ride the local Mt. Zion Bike Trails outside of Brookhaven, MS.

It’s definitely a change to ride amongst the trees as opposed to riding in my beloved deserts of New Mexico.

Trails are fun. Some short, punchy climbs with flowy, short downhills. And other slightly techy ups and downs. Lots of up and down!

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Oh my god..oh my GOD ..is it just me ?
Did you see that in the distance ....
I could be wrong but it looks like ...
DELIBERATE TRAIL SABOTAGE!!..
Yep looks like someone has put a tree right across the track ..hope you saw it in time ...

 

[billwarwick]

Oh my god..oh my GOD ..is it just me ?
Did you see that in the distance ....
I could be wrong but it looks like ...
DELIBERATE TRAIL SABOTAGE!!..
Yep looks like someone has put a tree right across the track ..hope you saw it in time ...

You’ve gone and put your Bigfoot in it again. Only just sussed it. Excellent visual gag

 

[Pivot]

Porn Pic.......
I wait 3 screw titane !

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Guards! (moderators) remove this profanity/pron at once!

 

[Mabman]

Got an afternoon sunnish day ride in. The local hang glider launch was part of the program.

Ended up riding the beach below. Stayed out and about riding and trail clearing til it was time for a sunset bike wash.

 

[Doomanic]

It was a tad damp out today...

 

[Dirtnvert]

A few more days before its too deep. Its been fun slip sliding around but almost time for the skis

 

[RustyIron]

Last ride of 2021

It's been raining here for a nearly a week. Here in Socal, we don't ride in the rain, so you can imagine my glee when the rain stopped and I was able to get in one more ride for the year. This trail starts off down in the flatlands, and climbs straight up for about 7 1/2 miles. Then it's 7 1/2 miles of fast singletrack all the way back to the truck. Wishing all you guys a fun-filled 2022.

 

[Singletrackmind]

Last ride of 2021

It's been raining here for a nearly a week. Here in Socal, we don't ride in the rain, so you can imagine my glee when the rain stopped and I was able to get in one more ride for the year. This trail starts off down in the flatlands, and climbs straight up for about 7 1/2 miles. Then it's 7 1/2 miles of fast singletrack all the way back to the truck. Wishing all you guys a fun-filled 2022.

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Glad you were able to get one more ride in 2021! What trail did you ride? Live in San Diego and like you, was fortunate to get in one more ride. Rained on and off during ride but was well worth it. Normally I'm bummed when it rains, but SoCal needs it really bad.

 

[Doomanic]

Here in Socal, we don't ride in the rain,

Here in the UK we’d only ride about 3 months of the year if we didn’t ride in the rain!

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Last ride of 2021

It's been raining here for a nearly a week. Here in Socal, we don't ride in the rain, so you can imagine my glee when the rain stopped and I was able to get in one more ride for the year. This trail starts off down in the flatlands, and climbs straight up for about 7 1/2 miles. Then it's 7 1/2 miles of fast singletrack all the way back to the truck. Wishing all you guys a fun-filled 2022.

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I came back from wales yesterday. My other phone still won’t turn on it was that wet,so I can’t actually post any pics....

don’t get me wrong we had a blast. Soaked to the skin, but you boys are lucky bastards

 

[Mabman]

Got first track in today

That is about 1000' elevation and could be all we'll see this winter.

The amount of options across the road, while not endless, are entertaining to string together in different ways.

17 miles/2400' ele gain and 1400' max ele, center right left leg. Not a bad way to finish off the year.

 

[RustyIron]

Normally I'm bummed when it rains, but SoCal needs it really bad.

Yeah, we need the water, the trails need the water, and the flowers will be gorgeous in the spring. This was Monroe, just north of Glendora. Check it out on my Strava.

 

[Tubby G]

A filthy wet ride at Hamsterley yesterday, same again today. Happy new year all

 

[Tubby G]

Drier today, but still filthy

 

[Simple85]

Trek rail 7

 

[The Hodge]

Drier today, but still filthy

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I booked the nice day for next weekend ..

 

[Cseven]

New MX wheel setup on my Kenevo expert. Only been able to ride it a couple times due to snow

 

[eMullet]

A little frozen sea adventure before hitting the frozen trails. Snow is not a problem. With snow covering the ground, everything is now a flow trail. A little slippery at times but that adds to the excitement.

 

[Pivot]

In 2022 I am starting a little colony on my own planet

 

[Tonybro]

Small world after all!

 

[The Hodge]

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Could be the wrong place to start it ..what with rising sea levels n all that ..

 

[NULevo]

In 2022 I am starting a little colony on my own planet View attachment 79160

Brilliant! what camera? INSTA360?

 

[Slymobi]

Nice ride out today ! Seen a Deer pass my track, Discovered my front pads were bare, Strava had glitches so didn't record and then got caught in the rain downfall. New camera seems ok ( will post ( bore ) once uploaded ). Dispite that I had a good ride out today.

 

[The EMF]

Back in the Cheviots today this time in the hills above the Corquet Valley

The pic looking from the hills above Clennel showing the road north leading to Kidlandlees forest, the home of the Naughty Northumbrian 2 day Enduro race.

The burns are running full, and Hazely Law stands tall above the Usway Burn.

The local farmer at Barrowburn erected this stone plinth to commemorate a wrong doing many many years ago, the inscription reads,

Murder Cleuch
Here in 1610
Robert Lumsden killed
Isabella Summon
This is about 2 mile from a pub that used to be in Slymefoot at the bottom of the valley (that no longer stands and there is no evidence off)
I’m the lawless times of the Reivers.

A good ride out

 

[The Hodge]

Slightly different weather conditions to our last visit ..
Not sure if it was ever a "pub" at Slymefoot ..more of an illicit still where hooch was made ( I read that somewhere..probably in Derek Purdy's "Bible" ..Northumberland Mountain Biking ).
I've a lot of gratitude to extend to Mr.Purdy ..it was that book that got me out into The Cheviots in the first place..many years ago..
Glad you had a good day mate..

 

[The EMF]

Slightly different weather conditions to our last visit ..
Not sure if it was ever a "pub" at Slymefoot ..more of an illicit still where hooch was made ( I read that somewhere..probably in Derek Purdy's "Bible" ..Northumberland Mountain Biking ).
I've a lot of gratitude to extend to Mr.Purdy ..it was that book that got me out into The Cheviots in the first place..many years ago..
Glad you had a good day mate..

I was the very same publication that set me on my way into the Cheviots and beyond……always makes me smile when I pick the book up and see the bikes they rode back in the day.

 

[Pivot]

Brilliant! what camera? INSTA360?

Yip loads of fun: Insta360 One X2