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[Tonybro]

Well, Saturday was sloppy and wet and muddy but held some promise so off I went!

Looked good if very wet up at Jubilee Tower...

Contemplated calling it a day after the first loop as I was sopping wet but thought, No, let's go round again but a slight variation on route - wrong decision!

Full of leaf fall and a hidden branch lying in wait and this happened.

First broken hanger in 30+ years of riding trails... I think I did well then.

 

[Binhill1]

Well, Saturday was sloppy and wet and muddy but held some promise so off I went!

Looked good if very wet up at Jubilee Tower...
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Contemplated calling it a day after the first loop as I was sopping wet but thought, No, let's go round again but a slight variation on route - wrong decision!

Full of leaf fall and a hidden branch lying in wait and this happened.
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First broken hanger in 30+ years of riding trails... I think I did well then.

Yes I had one 6 month ago same here small piece of wood on beach a hanger and derailleur for me . Bent a few but first broken one in about same amount of years. They don't make stuff like they used to haha

 

[Mcharza]

Today's mission was to ride the R3 DH trail. Up with gondola and transition route to the starting point. It was ups and downs and trail was rocky and sometimes very smoot. Mission accomplished.

 

[Monkey Dog]

Well, Saturday was sloppy and wet and muddy but held some promise so off I went!

Looked good if very wet up at Jubilee Tower...
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Contemplated calling it a day after the first loop as I was sopping wet but thought, No, let's go round again but a slight variation on route - wrong decision!

Full of leaf fall and a hidden branch lying in wait and this happened.
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First broken hanger in 30+ years of riding trails... I think I did well then.

Was there anyone at he bottom of the Jubilee Tower when you took the picture? Looks like someone on horse back

 

[Tonybro]

Haha, no horses this time, it was just two people. There is a bridleway to the top and I have seen them up there.

 

[RustyIron]

Palm Canyon Epic: It's a noteworthy trail in SoCal that starts in the mountains and drops down into the desert town of Palm Springs. You know, the place where folks like Elvis, Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Liberace, DiCaprio have had homes. That's all boring. The fun stuff is up in the hills where the snakes and lions live. 27 miles, 3000 feet of climbing, 7100 feet of descent.

The drop in is only a little technical, but you can't blow it. Moderate exposure.

Homeboy climbing. It's a little more technical than it looks.

The flora changes from the start in the mountains, as you drop to the desert floor below. The whole ride you need to be aware of the needle-sharp cactus spines. If you ride here, plan on bleeding.

They will sing songs of our victory over the Big Yellow Cat.

The ride started up the canyon, near the visible horizon.

Snowcapped peak is San Gorgonio Mountain, Socal's highest peak at 11,500 feet.

Our trusty steeds, with the City of Palm Springs below. (Actually, it's Cathedral City, neighbor to Palm Springs)

 

[Binhill1]

Palm Canyon Epic: It's a noteworthy trail in SoCal that starts in the mountains and drops down into the desert town of Palm Springs. You know, the place where folks like Elvis, Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Liberace, DiCaprio have had homes. That's all boring. The fun stuff is up in the hills where the snakes and lions live. 27 miles, 3000 feet of climbing, 7100 feet of descent.

The drop in is only a little technical, but you can't blow it. Moderate exposure.
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Homeboy climbing. It's a little more technical than it looks.
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The flora changes from the start in the mountains, as you drop to the desert floor below. The whole ride you need to be aware of the needle-sharp cactus spines. If you ride here, plan on bleeding.
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They will sing songs of our victory over the Big Yellow Cat.
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The ride started up the canyon, near the visible horizon.
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Snowcapped peak is San Gorgonio Mountain, Socal's highest peak at 11,500 feet.
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Our trusty steeds, with the City of Palm Springs below. (Actually, it's Cathedral City, neighbor to Palm Springs)
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If you're trying to wind us up in your short sleeved shirt it's working , starting to get getting frosty here . Showing your age now name dropping Lucille Ball haha half the lads on here will have to google her.

 

[Cell4soul]

Palm Canyon Epic: It's a noteworthy trail in SoCal that starts in the mountains and drops down into the desert town of Palm Springs. You know, the place where folks like Elvis, Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Liberace, DiCaprio have had homes. That's all boring. The fun stuff is up in the hills where the snakes and lions live. 27 miles, 3000 feet of climbing, 7100 feet of descent.

The drop in is only a little technical, but you can't blow it. Moderate exposure.
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Homeboy climbing. It's a little more technical than it looks.
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The flora changes from the start in the mountains, as you drop to the desert floor below. The whole ride you need to be aware of the needle-sharp cactus spines. If you ride here, plan on bleeding.
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They will sing songs of our victory over the Big Yellow Cat.
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The ride started up the canyon, near the visible horizon.
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Snowcapped peak is San Gorgonio Mountain, Socal's highest peak at 11,500 feet.
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Our trusty steeds, with the City of Palm Springs below. (Actually, it's Cathedral City, neighbor to Palm Springs)
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I’ve been wanting to ride this. I have family in CA, just need to figure out the shuttle. My brother may be willing to meet me there from San Diego, but he doesn’t ride, so he would just shuttle me. That is a long drive for my brother from SD for just a shuttle. I’d be coming from Mesa, AZ. Are there any companies that shuttle out of Palm Springs?

 

[Cell4soul]

Mesa, AZ. Hawes again.

 

[RustyIron]

If you're trying to wind us up in your short sleeved shirt it's working , starting to get getting frosty here . Showing your age now name dropping Lucille Ball haha half the lads on here will have to google her.

Hey, I'm no sissy and had to tough it out. It was a frigid 53 degrees up on the mountain when we started. But I wore an undershirt, so it was ok. In another month, I'm sure we'll all be wearing long sleeves. Brrrrrr...

 

[Binhill1]

Hey, I'm no sissy and had to tough it out. It was a frigid 53 degrees up on the mountain when we started. But I wore an undershirt, so it was ok. In another month, I'm sure we'll all be wearing long sleeves. Brrrrrr...

53 means nothing to me have to google that . 6 c here today.

 

[RustyIron]

I’ve been wanting to ride this. I have family in CA, just need to figure out the shuttle. My brother may be willing to meet me there from San Diego, but he doesn’t ride, so he would just shuttle me. That is a long drive for my brother from SD for just a shuttle. I’d be coming from Mesa, AZ. Are there any companies that shuttle out of Palm Springs?

Palm Desert Bike n' Brews gave me their business card. Apparently they offer some kind of shuttle service. This morning I sent them an email asking for details.

It looks like you're familiar with riding desert terrain, so you'll be good in that respect. Keep in mind that there is some exposure, GPS is helpful, and once you drop in, there's no one coming to save you. Once you start, you're committed to finishing the ride. Riders need to possess strong intermediate skills, with the understanding that some areas might still need to be walked.

Let me know if you're planning on a ride.

 

[Cell4soul]

Palm Desert Bike n' Brews gave me their business card. Apparently they offer some kind of shuttle service. This morning I sent them an email asking for details.

It looks like you're familiar with riding desert terrain, so you'll be good in that respect. Keep in mind that there is some exposure, GPS is helpful, and once you drop in, there's no one coming to save you. Once you start, you're committed to finishing the ride. Riders need to possess strong intermediate skills, with the understanding that some areas might still need to be walked.

Let me know if you're planning on a ride.

I appreciate the info. The trail sounds right up my alley.

 

[BuzzCanada]

 

[Mcharza]

I took a break from spamming pictures, but today it was pure xc riding. getting to know new places.

 

[Tonybro]

@Mcharza You are going to have to change your location in your profile soon - you will not convince me that is Finland!

You spend more time in Spain than Finland...

 

[irie]

Messed around in Kingley Vale (West Sussex) this afternoon. About a 20 minute ride from our house. Mud galore and roots slippery as fuck. But a beautiful day.

 

[Mcharza]

@Mcharza You are going to have to change your location in your profile soon - you will not convince me that is Finland!

You spend more time in Spain than Finland...

Haha, true now but going back to Finland at XMas

 

[BigMark]

Hit 9000 on my 2020 Rail 7 today in the Boston rain.

Got some new carbon rims...

 

[Privateerjon]

A day pedalling up at Bike Park Wales, which in between showers gave some amazing light in the forest

 

[Nicho]

You are going to have to change your location in your profile soon - you will not convince me that is Finland!

Finland in 20 years time!

 

[RustyIron]

Orange County, Santa Ana Mountains, Motorway

The Santa Ana Mountain range is a small north/south range along the edge of the Orange Curtain. It's not a big range, but big enough where people sometimes come here and do not come back. Most of todays ride was along fire roads, but it ends in a steep, loose decent back to the truck. Since it's a holiday weekend, there were a few trucks and motorcycles on the first half of the ride. Nevertheless, the weather was great and the view spectacular. The ride is a seventeen mile loop, with 4800 feet of climbing/descent.


The Main Divide, along the top of the range, is a maintained for fire control. Sections are steep and grueling on an Amish Bike. Snowcapped peak in the distance is San Gorgonio Mountain, at 11,500 feet. A couple days ago I posted another view of the mountain, but the vantage point was about 100 miles from where I'm currently standing.

I was happy that the camera was able to capture this 22 degree halo.

Motorway drops from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the valley to the left. It's about three miles of loose shale, with moderate exposure. In the far distance, about 53 miles away, is Santa Catalina Island.

 

[steve_sordy]

Llys-y-Fran Country Park with my grandson. Look at how low the water level has gone!

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What you are looking at is the dam wall at the far end of a Y-shaped reservoir. Despite what the website says, it is not "difficult". It has one blackish section of several hundred yards and the rest is a middling red. There are some great built features near to the start and the finish, but half the trail is a family trail. Not a destination worth driving more than 30 mins to, but it is the best there is in that part of Wales, near St Davids. Great facilities, cafe, bike shop, bike hire, free parking the day I was there.

It was a really good day out though, picturesque.

 

[Mcharza]

It’s not Finale Ligure Base Nato, but almost
I’m very lazy to take videos, but today I take a short one. Still same place at Calamorro area, Benalmadena.View media item 2291

 

[Binhill1]

It’s not Finale Ligure Base Nato, but almost
I’m very lazy to take videos, but today I take a short one. (Sorry, can’t load it here from my pad, any help?) View attachment 102107 View attachment 102106 View attachment 102108
Still same place at Calamorro area, Benalmadena.

My first Ebike run was at Finale Ligure Base Nato , I hired bike and a guide . Brilliant day .

 

[etoni]

hometrails, levo action.

 

[Mcharza]

Sunday funday. Easy ride, beach and penquins.

 

[penguinni]

Bangor, Co Down N Ireland a short time ago
A very gentle pootle around local trails as I hadnt been out for over a week due to a chesty cough. A rather pleasant day out!

Its when I dont get out I realise how much I have to get out.

 

[steve_sordy]

Sunday funday. Easy ride, beach and penquins. View attachment 102191

ooohh that wing tag looks as though it might have been painful going in!

 

[The Hodge]

ooohh that wing tag looks as though it might have been painful going in!

Never mind that ...what about the outline of that mobile phone in its belly..
I hadn't realised they had magpie tendencies..