Southern California - Labor Day Weekend 9/1- 9/2 Bike/Camp/Watersports II

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN FOLKS. I HAVE BEEN INUNDATED WITH EMAILS TO ORGANIZE ANOTHER WEEKEND OF RIDING MESHED WITH CAMPING AND WATERSPORTS. THIS TIME WE WILL HAVE OUR EXPERT KAYAKERS ON BOARD TO TEACH YOU IF YOU'RE INTERESTED.

ACTIVITIES:

1. BIKING
2. CAMPING -and yes camping is an activity :p
3. WAKEBOARDING
4. WATERSKIING
5. JETSKIING
6. KAYAKING
7. TUBING
8. HIKING
9. RAPPELLING IN THE VALLEY OF FIRE :)


DAY 1
Time: Rolling sharp at 7am
Where: Starting at the Overton Beach Marina (please note the change in start locations)
Route: Out and Back Loop including a trip up to the White Domes.
Sag Support: Yes
Ride Sweeper: Yes
Miles: 56


Accomadation Choices:

1. Camping - please let me know if you are camping and if you want us to supply your tent and stuff.
There are only 2 overnight camp grounds in Valley of Fire, both are in the Atlatl Rock loop/Beehive area west of the visitors center. The Atlatl Rock camp has showers.

HOWEVER MOST CAMPERS WILL BE "LAKE CAMPING" WHICH MEANS THEY WILL BE CAMPING LAKESIDE RIGHT IN THE SAME AREA WHERE WE SET UP OUR UV COVERS.

2. Hotel - Best Western in Overton - closest to the marina.

Day 2 - More of the same

We will ride again at 7am - Starting again at the Overton Marina and cover a different area with about 40 miles of riding.

Things to bring:

Swimsuit

Long sleeved cotton white shirt - button up. Please don't bring a good quality shirt it is going to be gnarly afterwards. If you don't have an old one - you can buy one at goodwill for 1.50

Sunscreen of course

Hat and sunglasses

Watershoes - NO FLIP FLOPS PLEASE.

Coolers with whatever your heart desires: If you drink beer or alcohol that is fine. We just don't allow alcohol to be consumed on the boat.

We will bring a camping stove and all the UV Sunscreen houses and chairs.

MANDATORY: EVERYONE MUST WEAR A LIFE VEST regardless of your abilities while riding on the jetskis and tubing.

Please post any questions you may have and I will be happy to answer them. Please let me know if you're coming and if you're bringing children. I want to make sure we have all the supplies necessary.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Also if you are only coming for one day please let me know which day you are coming


WEEKEND WARRIORS: C = campers )))) (((( while the W = wuss = for hotel folks.

ME (w)
TRAVIS (w)
KAREN (w)
LARA C)
JORGE (C)
JOHN (C)
JOHN'S FRIEND (C)
SALLY (C)
CHARINA
SCOTT
KASON
TANIA
TIM BAM BAM
Mkadam68 + 5 or 6 family members (C)
MARC@GOFASTER

SUNDAY ONLY: (CAUSE THEY'RE DOING THE MT. CHARLESTON HILL CLIMB ON SAT.) OR (WORKING)

MARK
SONYA
CHICKY

DEFINITELY INTERESTED:

CHUCKLEHEAD




HERE'S THE LINK TO THE PREVIOUS BIKE/CAMP/WATERSPORT WEEKEND

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=310972&page=5

Definitely interested.

Hmmm...

Hmmm...

Cmon chuckles bring it.

want to...

have to figure something out first.

want to...

have to figure something out first.

Still haven't figured out that nail clipping business?

among other things.

Still haven't figured out that nail clipping business?
Didn't you read? He did it. All by himself, pretty sure.

Where is this located? Not familiar with any of the places listed. I see people from SD respoding but the poster says Las Vegas and Ontario.

Where is this located? Not familiar with any of the places listed. I see people from SD respoding but the poster says LA and Ontario.


LAKE MEAD NATIONAL PARK -- IN NEVADA. A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP AWAY :)

Do it...just do it! :-) Hey, Mark (Hollywood) just challenged me last night to a spin-off at VOF on Saturday and then goes and plans to ride the Lee Canyon climb! That boy is confused. So, should Mark make an appearance Saturday, I'll need some extra muscle power to wear him out!!

Wish I could.

Can't make it Labor Day weekend. You guys have a blast! :)

Put me in the 3rd list with the Jasons.

This could be a maybe if the wheather is a little more conducive to a nights sleep and days ride. But tell us more about that Mt. Charleston Hill Climb thing on Saturday. :D Is there a link to the organizing entity?

This could be a maybe if the wheather is a little more conducive to a nights sleep and days ride. But tell us more about that Mt. Charleston Hill Climb thing on Saturday. :D Is there a link to the organizing entity?

Yeah you should do it and you could hook up with Martin ( part of the tandem duo ) he's a definite.

http://www.mountcharlestonhillclimb.com/

Okay we just added another activity: "Rappelling and Rock Climbing in the Valley of Fire" - taught by the experts. Gear provided by the "Outfitters" in Boulder City.

Just can't see myself on a jetski!:D

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Jetski.jpg

Okay we just added another activity: "Rappelling and Rock Climbing in the Valley of Fire" - taught by the experts. Gear provided by the "Outfitters" in Boulder City.

gear include shoes?

Just can't see myself on a jetski!:D

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Jetski.jpg

Hey Beanz did Gina take that photo? I thought you said you were 240 in the other thread? I'm thinking a little more material on that swimsuit wouldnt hurt :p

gear include shoes?

No special shoes are needed. Hiking boots or even sneakers are fine. If you're an experienced Rappeller (if that's even a real word) I'm sure you would already have them. The guys/gals that are leading this excursion are seasoned climbers and stated you only need the above. But if you are experienced and don't have the shoes and plan on reaching new heights :p PM me.

I'm out. I should visit my parents since I haven't visited them for a while. Hopefully some other time... it really does look like fun.

Went and rode Lee Canyon yesterday (Mt. Chuck hill climb)....cannot see myself racing up that with 100 other bloaks....it took plenty of concentration just focusing on keeping myself on the road. For those of you who haven't done the climb...it's only 17 miles of pain and promise....just do NOT stop pedaling until you reach the top. :eek: VOF ride sounds really nice right now. :D

Went and rode Lee Canyon yesterday (Mt. Chuck hill climb)....cannot see myself racing up that with 100 other bloaks....it took plenty of concentration just focusing on keeping myself on the road. For those of you who haven't done the climb...it's only 17 miles of pain and promise....just do NOT stop pedaling until you reach the top. :eek: VOF ride sounds really nice right now. :D

Hey Cyn how long did it take u?

I'm definitely interested. I'll have to check w/my better half, but if we do come, it'll be 5 or 6 of us (my daughter may have to work). Ages of the kids: 13, 11, & 9. Camping.

Asia, what costs can I expect to incur?

I'm definitely interested. I'll have to check w/my better half, but if we do come, it'll be 5 or 6 of us (my daughter may have to work). Ages of the kids: 13, 11, & 9. Camping.

Asia, what costs can I expect to incur?

Sounds great :) would you be camping in the valley of fire or by the lake with the rest of the hoolligans :)

Camping costs 14.00 a night in the valley of fire and free along the lake - outside of that I cannot imagine what else you would spend money on. We have plenty of food and drinks that everyone is welcome to and whatever you may bring. Bikes are charged 1.00 for riding through the valley of fire. You're always free to buy me ice cream if you're just itching to spend some cashola :D Seriously though it's cheap, we're fun, we're actually borderline ridiculous at times but most importantly we're cheap :)

Sounds great :) would you be camping in the valley of fire or by the lake with the rest of the hoolligans :)
Hooligans???:eek:

Probably along the lake.:D

Hooligans???:eek:

Probably along the lake.:D

How did I know you were gonna pick that. Yeah it's quite the fun bunch camping out there. Everyone that I have listed as camping will be there.
Let me know what your better half says :p and if you need any camping equipment. ( ie...tents and air mattresses ).

Nope...no camping equipment...we're old hand at that. Actually camped across America 10 days in June of 2002. Saw some awe-inspiring things (Grand Canyon anyone? Mesa Verde, etc...)

Okay...looks like we're in. 5 definite, 7-maybe.

Can I get details on what time I'm supposed to show up? Or is it "whenever"?

How long does it take to get there from, say, San Fernando Valley?

Driving time alone 5 hrs. - if you make stops - who knows. You are riding on Saturday morning aren't you? Which would mean you should arrive Friday and set up your stuff. Give me an idea of what time. I will PM you my number eventhough is plastered all over the other thread. Glad you and the family can make it.

I'm out. :(

Asia, Lee Canyon...was roughly 2 hr. to the top. Needless to say, I was riding with Hollywood and our NUBS counterparts, so I was cookin' up that hill. I think the record last year was around 1 hr. 20 min. It's an 18 mile climb, approx. 4500 ft, no relief....just don't stop pedaling!

OK; so did VOF get washed away Monday? Will it evaporate over the weekend, or just dry out?

OK; so did VOF get washed away Monday? Will it evaporate over the weekend, or just dry out?

Already dry.......doesnt take long in the desert :D

I'm still cleaning sand out of my chain.

I'm still cleaning sand out of my chain.

Good then it should be ready by Saturday at 7am :p

Boy; . . . no slack at all.