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Drew12
03-09-07, 07:42 AM
The poor Mt bike has been looking at me longingly, just begging for a ride.
I finally broke down and promissed her that we would go out.

Whiting Ranch, in Foothill ranch, Saturday 8:30 am. ( 10th!)
it's a short 6-7 mile loop that is somewhat technical. It is a really fun trail,
that has great singletrack, a couple short but challenging climbs, and roots/rocks
to navigate over.

There are basically 2 option to consider.

1) Whiting loop, possible twice
2) Whiting to Vutures craig and return.

Anyone care to join me?
Any and all are welcome!!!
Indolent58
03-09-07, 08:19 AM
That look is not longing. It wants to kill you.:rolleyes:
maddmike
03-09-07, 08:25 AM
Isn't Friday the 9th and Sat the 10th???? :eek:
Drew12
03-09-07, 08:51 AM
Isn't Friday the 9th and Sat the 10th???? :eek:


OOPS, yes, Saturday the 10th......
Me Bad...
Drew12
03-09-07, 08:53 AM
That look is not longing. It wants to kill you.:rolleyes:


Maybe that's why I get bit by the chain ring......
herbm
03-09-07, 08:54 AM
Drew..You be a roadie now!!!
Drew12
03-09-07, 09:53 AM
Drew..You be a roadie now!!!


I know... I have gone over to the dark side....
chimivee
03-09-07, 10:20 AM
I'm interested, Dan. Will know for sure later today.
Jaguar27
03-09-07, 12:53 PM
Dan, you have to give me a rain check, I'm stuck in Maui until Tuesday...;)

I bought my MTB a couple of months ago and I still haven't been off-road on it...:o

Have fun anyway!!
Jaguar27
03-09-07, 12:54 PM
I know... I have gone over to the dark side....

...and you ride like you've been "roadin" for years!!
herbm
03-09-07, 01:28 PM
Dan, you have to give me a rain check, I'm stuck in Maui until Tuesday...;)

I bought my MTB a couple of months ago and I still haven't been off-road on it...:o

Have fun anyway!!

Stuck in Maui?? Oh I feel for you....want to trade?
I am in NYC and its 34 degrees and I am freakin freezing...cant wait to get back to the heat on Mon
Drew12
03-09-07, 05:25 PM
Stuck in Maui?? Oh I feel for you....want to trade?
I am in NYC and its 34 degrees and I am freakin freezing...cant wait to get back to the heat on Mon


Maui???
NY?????
And I'm stuck here is OC... Boy lifes rough..:D
jschen
03-09-07, 05:40 PM
Isn't Friday the 9th and Sat the 10th???? :eek:
What are you talking about? :p
Jaguar27
03-09-07, 05:46 PM
Stuck in Maui?? Oh I feel for you....want to trade?
I am in NYC and its 34 degrees and I am freakin freezing...cant wait to get back to the heat on Mon

Hey, you went the wrong way buddy...it's been in the 80's every day here...we've had a fantastic stay so far, I saw some poor Cyclists (Road and MTB) yesterday on the road to Hana...they were obviously struggling a bit.......it's a pretty hazardous ride going anti-clockwise, plus, the road is blocked half way...

But 34* in NY?? That's inhumane!!
Drew12
03-09-07, 05:52 PM
What are you talking about? :p


Thanks!!
hocuz
03-09-07, 06:36 PM
Vutures craig? Where is that? I've gone to Whiting => Old Camp but haven't heard of Vutures craig.

On a side note, has anyone tried Black Star lately? I'm kind of toying with the idea of trying that. It's supposed to be near Whiting...
Drew12
03-09-07, 07:02 PM
Vutures craig? Where is that? I've gone to Whiting => Old Camp but haven't heard of Vutures craig.

On a side note, has anyone tried Black Star lately? I'm kind of toying with the idea of trying that. It's supposed to be near Whiting...


Vultures craig is "The Flag", on the way up to Old camp.
I would do old camp, but do not have the time.
Here is Vulture craig, with Mtblrkr and his big grin!!!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/ddrew12/Ed1.jpg
hocuz
03-09-07, 08:56 PM
Oh, so that's what its called. We've always referred it to the flag pole..

Was thinking about joining you guys for this ride but are going to be meeting some buddies out at Aliso. Anyone else is more than welcome to join in. Probably doing a route similar to this: fire road, up Mathis, down Meadows, fire road to Cholla, down Rock-it and back to the car.
Lovin
03-09-07, 09:15 PM
I rode it today, up Mustard, up Dreaded to the memorial , then back down to Four Corners and down Whiting Rd, hitting all the single track to Portola.
chimivee
03-09-07, 09:23 PM
Can't make it after all. Next time!
Drew12
03-09-07, 09:58 PM
Oh, so that's what its called. We've always referred it to the flag pole..

Was thinking about joining you guys for this ride but are going to be meeting some buddies out at Aliso. Anyone else is more than welcome to join in. Probably doing a route similar to this: fire road, up Mathis, down Meadows, fire road to Cholla, down Rock-it and back to the car.


If memory serve me well ( and it may not)..
The Flag was placed there shortly after 9-11 as a remembrance, or in honor of, the fallen.
for the tragedy that took place that day.
Drew12
03-09-07, 10:18 PM
One of my employees just called me. seems a truck backed into him
while standing in a parking lot....

So, depending how he feels, I may end up working tomorrow....
I'll know for sure tomorrow AM....
Damn, and hope he's Ok.
herbm
03-10-07, 07:25 AM
Hey, you went the wrong way buddy...it's been in the 80's every day here...we've had a fantastic stay so far, I saw some poor Cyclists (Road and MTB) yesterday on the road to Hana...they were obviously struggling a bit.......it's a pretty hazardous ride going anti-clockwise, plus, the road is blocked half way...

But 34* in NY?? That's inhumane!!


Yeah..tell me about that....but we ae having a heatwave..its 39..whoa...might even get into the high 40's

On road to Hana...thats scary....have a great time...I am counting the hrs till my parole!
Drew12
03-10-07, 08:18 AM
OK...
I'll be there!
Anyone going?
Look for the Black Intense Tracer....

Come on, someone wants to ride..