prendrefeu

I used to live down the street from that park circa 84-87 (I think, at a guess and not looking at old records)... last I passed that park about a year ago, the same camper since when I lived there. If it's the same camper you're referring to, well then, it's been around for a long, long time.

jpconrad

It's always there. We can always meet at the Ralphs on Michillinda/Huntington, instead.

jpconrad

It's about 16-17 miles from the park to the top and back.

I think we might move the start to the Ralph's parking lot on Michallinda/Huntington, instead, though.

redal

I didn't mean you have to move. I've never had any issues, just kind of eerie. Have fun!

prendrefeu

Okay then, I may end up biking to the start

jpconrad

Nah, you reminded me that I had originally planned to do it from the Ralph's parking lot by reminding me why I didn't want to use the park.

jpconrad

I've added a link in the OP to the Ralphs Parking Lot.

prendrefeu

Won't be making it out there this time, my week's schedule just filled up.
I'd like to join in on the ride another time or the next time it happens. Thanks jpconrad.

jpconrad

I'd like to do Chantry Flats tomorrow night at 6:30. However, as of today (Tuesday) the road is closed, again, due to fire danger. I'm going to check it again tomorrow and post whether it's opened or not and if it is opened I'll head up there at 6:30 in case anyone is interested.

merider1

I'm interested, John, but I'm thinking the weather may not permit it. Showers are expected as early as tomorrow night. I know that the forecasters are often wrong, but it is pretty overcast out there right now!

jpconrad

Weather.com isn't showing any chance of rain until Thursday morning.

merider1

I was watching the morning news, and they said otherwise (showers expected as early as Wednesday night). so....????

jpconrad

Perhaps they've changed their mind since the morning as all the local channel websites I visited say the rain starts Thursday and goes on forever.

prendrefeu

How about next week?

jpconrad

Probably.

jpconrad

I'm still going tomorrow night unless it's closed, though, especially since it looks like the rest of the week is going to be wet.

jpconrad

Chantry Flats is open and the weather is looking pretty good right now... If anyone is interested, pm me before 6 pm.

merider1

I didn't bring my bike, John. I figured it would still be closed. I'm hitting the weights tonight.

jpconrad

I figured that would be the case. Have fun at the gym.

merider1

Look it, you're the one who posted that it was closed and that you were going to scout it out. I hate dragging my bike to work and then not riding. Besides, I desperately need to work my upper body.

jpconrad

Ya know that even if it's closed I'm going to be riding somewhere anyway. As long as it's not raining, and sometimes even when it rains, I'm out Tuesday through Thursday nights riding.

merider1

Yeah, but you're not the attraction...Chantry is.

J/K - I just decided to do the gym thing, John. I'll be back out next week (if you don't want to ride with me, I'll do loop-de-loops around the rose bowl!) In the meantime, be safe out there.

jpconrad

You're always welcome to join me, just pm me first so that I know to look for you.

Tomorrow night I'll be out mucking around, too, I think, I haven't spent enough time riding in the rain lately.

jpconrad

Since it looks like I'll be alone tonight I think I'll go up at 2 pm instead of this evening.

merider1

Lucky.

I'm bringing my mtbike in tomorrow for a full tune up, new saddle and putting spds on in it. If it's done in time, I "may" go ride at the Rose Bowl even if it's raining, but I'm not sure yet (they may need more than a day to spruce the Red Baron up). If I do ride, maybe I'll see you over there on your fixie.