Old 08-29-12, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
Indeed. I find that riding the MTB isn't about quantity of miles, especially at the park. Quality counts. I've spent 4 hours out there and only done 10 miles... Repeat loops down 2-Hi, and ride back up the service road to the top. Down Ryan's Line, then back up the main trail to the start. A couple loops of Bootcamp and Step It Up, and make sure to take all the technical obstacle side routes. I get huffing and puffing on a lap of Movin' On, and that trail is only a little over a mile!
Socal doesn't really have MTB parks, people too worried about lawsuits and stuff I guess. This is my "park", normal loops are about 8-10miles, or 80-90 mins and 1500-1800ft of climbing. Downhills are pretty flowy and fun. I'm out there 2-3 days a week, its a nice break up from the road and looking at painted lines.

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