[mandown]

rollcall:

saturday w @ 8am
mandown
overtheedge
bullcrew
bneall
kazlx
abstrakt51 (50/50)

monday BB/SS
mandown
bullcrew
schwinnstr8 ???

map to MtW for the greenhorns
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=&daddr=34.193985,-118.168087&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=34.193843,-118.168173&sspn=0.051329,0.079994&ie=UTF8&z=14

8am meeting time at that location. there is a parking lot on windsor ave right where it turns right into ventura ave (the parking lot is on the left). the lot is usually full, so many of us park on mountain view street (the right one block before ventura). pm or call w/ questions.

 

[rwilder]

just curious, I've never been to Wilson ... where do you loop around? All the way to the observatory? Then down to the street and take the pavement back?

 

[mandown]

drive up to the top by redbox and bomb down to where we parked in the link posted above.

 

[rwilder]

Niiiiiiiice! How long does that take? (...or miles)
Is that the single track I've heard of that has the deadly cliffs/drop offs?

 

[mandown]

it takes a few hours by the time all is said and done with the shuttle up, the ride down and the return shuttle vehicle pickup. it all depends on the number of idiots on the ride. more peeps = more mechanicals and more time. 2 hours of ride time for a good quick run with minimal problems.

yeah, there are some life-taker drop-offs. we've seen peeps go over the edge and survive, but poop their pants in the process. the upper portion is where the gnar is. the lower portion has you dodging hikers.

 

[kazlx]

pffft...I don't dodge the bikers, they dodge me

 

[mandown]

lookout

 

[Nagaredama]

It snowed up in Big Bear. Trails should be in great condition this weekend, wish I could do.

Adam-

No one had three rings on their bike and were all fine.

 

[mandown]

y'all at least goin double rings though?

 

[Nagaredama]

y'all at least goin double rings though?

Yes but they didn't really look at that. On hardtail you should be golden.

 

[bneall]

can I ride my SS at SS

its only got 1 ring

 

[Abstrakt51]

can I ride my SS at SS

its only got 1 ring

You fall in this category so you're gravy.

4. Bikes must have three chain rings unless they are single speed.

 

[mandown]

unless he means slopestyle - in which case u r screwed.

 

[Nagaredama]

unless he means slopestyle - in which case u r screwed.

There were actually two Intense 6.6 SS's on the mountain on the Sunday.

 

[bneall]

I'll go on Monday, if i could bum a ride with someone.

 

[mandown]

bneall, can you get a ride to hollywood? i can drive the rest of the way.

 

[Ozzer]

rollcall:

saturday w @ 8am
mandown
overtheedge
bullcrew
bneall
kazlx???
abstrakt51???

monday BB/SS
mandown
bullcrew

Is the MW ride a DH or Trail bike thingie?
Is the group going getting too big? I'm a 30/70.

 

[mandown]

Is the MW ride a DH or Trail bike thingie?
Is the group going getting too big? I'm a 30/70.

depends on how aggro u r. trail bikes are good on it. there are some DH-ish sections, but mostly solid single track. since it is pointed down, lotsa dudes bring the pig bikes to let graity help. i used to do it on a hardtail and not be much slower over most of the sections (overtheedge is always on the HT and faster than everybody anyway). there are some pedal sections uphill too.

the group is at a good size now (assuming the maybe guys do show). with bullcrew and overtheedge, we've got enough truckspace (once we hit 9, things get crowded) to get peeps to the top of the hill (tip em some gas money at these prices kidz). i'd say we are at about capacity. your presence will not be a a deal breaker. the krew that is running so far is quick.

 

[bneall]

bneall, can you get a ride to hollywood? i can drive the rest of the way.

you bet, what time you leaving your abode?

 

[bullcrew]

depends on how aggro u r. .

HAH! I dropped some pieces off to the powder coater today theyll be back in a hour or so!
And yes I got the idea from someone else, this isnt a bully original!

 

[Abstrakt51]

...there are some pedal sections uphill too.

Exactly why I'm weighing my options. My stamina/strength leaves a lot to be desired. Plus, Bullcrew is a pervert and may attempt to do "things" to me on the way up the mtn.

 

[bullcrew]

Exactly why I'm weighing my options. My stamina/strength leaves a lot to be desired. Plus, Bullcrew is a pervert and may attempt to do "things" to me on the way up the mtn.

Hey Baby, wanna go camping!

 

[kazlx]

Exactly why I'm weighing my options. My stamina/strength leaves a lot to be desired. Plus, Bullcrew is a pervert and may attempt to do "things" to me on the way up the mtn.

Have you not ridden up there before? I have only been up once and I broke the rear der on my Gran Mal and still managed to keep up. There really isn't that much pedaling. I personally think big hit bikes are too up there, more in the sense it would be more fun/challenging on a snappy bike. I am looking forward to rockin the Balance this weekend.

 

[bullcrew]

Have you not ridden up there before? I have only been up once and I broke the rear der on my Gran Mal and still managed to keep up. There really isn't that much pedaling. I personally think big hit bikes are too up there, more in the sense it would be more fun/challenging on a snappy bike. I am looking forward to rockin the Balance this weekend.

Big bike and a tire tapping good time!
A good game of tag on the way down tap a tire to make that person it starting from the top!

 

[Abstrakt51]

Have you not ridden up there before? I have only been up once and I broke the rear der on my Gran Mal and still managed to keep up. There really isn't that much pedaling. I personally think big hit bikes are too up there, more in the sense it would be more fun/challenging on a snappy bike. I am looking forward to rockin the Balance this weekend.

I just remember a fun little hike in the beginning, another fun hike after the ruins, and an outstanding hike before El Prieto...not to mention El Prieto having its rollercoaster moments. I'm tired just thinking about it.

 

[kazlx]

There a couple of hike a bike sections, but it was a pretty good ride. Anyone from close to Irvine/Tustin area that wants to carpool?

 

[mandown]

you bet, what time you leaving your abode?

not sure yet. gonna coordinate the time w/ bully. gonna meet him on the way to the hill and then ride up w/ him in the big truck. trying to carpool as much as possible. we can sort it out soon.

 

[kazlx]

I will meet you guys at the bottom somewhere...I think you posted that link above.

 

[Ozzer]

The group is quick...I'll sit out then. I'm fat and slow.

i've ridden most if not all of the trails there (used to live in burbank). I've ridden my DH bikes there just fine.

I may just stay local. Don't want to drive too far twice on one weekend. Have fun boys

 

[bullcrew]

Tornado 8 miles north of me right now!
Fricking lightning is off the hook as well and rain is blistering.
WoooHooo! Makes ya want to move to socal to get away from this kind of weather!

 

[bullcrew]

Heres the beast with the 888 ata wc with white crowns (thats what went to PC today! :thumb) and 3c minions dhf
38.8 lbs (AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH Its sooooo Heavy!!!!!)

 

[mandown]

I will meet you guys at the bottom somewhere...I think you posted that link above.

that was the link. call me if you need more directions.

ozzer - the group is quick but not supa fast. your call. we'd be happy to have you. otherwise, next time.

 

[kazlx]

If you bring that thing to Wilson, I'm going to hump your leg, just so you know.

 

[bullcrew]

If you bring that thing to Wilson, I'm going to hump your leg, just so you know.

Wear a rubber, theres nothing like dry hump safe sex
Yeah its going to Wilson!

 

[rwilder]

Ozzer, I'm thinking of going to Wilson around 2pm saturday. I'm slow too. (Learnin to go fast.) ... I've never been to Wilson. I just wanted to check it out. Shuttle?

 

[mandown]

bully - does the ata feel as good as you remember?

 

[bullcrew]

You guys should go, we stop and BS as well as goof off so keeping up shouldnt be an issues as well as its not a race but hanging with the guys and shootin the breeze!
No worries though and dont feel like a burden at all, it would be cool to have a few more guys going.

 

[bullcrew]

bully - does the ata feel as good as you remember?

I got a "WOOOOOOODY"
I could lie down and fly a flag its so smooth!
Hell yes, it needs a good ride to smooth out like yours but yeah its teh same weight and all. 6.96 lbs without stem.
Pics are needed of your build still!

 

[Nagaredama]

Anyone free to ride Tues the 27th? Its my birthday so I'm taking the day off to ride. Was thinking of doing the loop but if someone wants to shuttle I'd love to break the Wilson in a bit more.

 

[Abstrakt51]

is Wilson a rain or shine type of deal?