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03-23-09, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleave
I was up there yesterday with a buddy. We started at Encanto Park and went up Hwy 39 to East Fork then up GRR to the village. We went back via GMR and Sierra Madre. My Garmin showed 62 miles with 6,000 ft of climbing. We watched a little of the San Dimas Stage Race, Stage 1 hill climb on our way down the mountain. My friend had never done the ride before and he loved it.
03-23-09, 07:01 PM
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GMR was closed today but the working crew let us pass through the construction area 5 miles from the gate. I think they are installing a pipe drain. Went to Camp Williams and back to GMR for about 30 miles total. The 2nd GMR gate has also closed sign.
03-24-09, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by pinoybenter
GMR was closed today but the working crew let us pass through the construction area 5 miles from the gate. I think they are installing a pipe drain. Went to Camp Williams and back to GMR for about 30 miles total. The 2nd GMR gate has also closed sign.
Thanks Ron! Last time they did construction up there they worked during the week and opened the road on weekends. Hope it's that way this time!
OK, what is Camp Williams?
03-24-09, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
Thanks Ron! Last time they did construction up there they worked during the week and opened the road on weekends. Hope it's that way this time!
OK, what is Camp Williams?
OK, what is Camp Williams?
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Ahhhh, ok. I don't usually go that way but now that you mention it, there is a little campground near the cafe.
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Originally Posted by umd
I read that you did that on the other thread... sorry I missed you. That's a fun little road you guys got there; I'll have go up more of it some time when I get the chance.
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I would love to tackle that ride with a group sometime soon, but alas, I am a fred. I also don't have the money to rid me of this condition (which is humiliatingly bad btw) :[
EDIT: That and I have no idea if I would be able to keep up... In fact, I think I'm going to do this ride tomorrow to see how long it takes me to get to east fork road
EDIT: That and I have no idea if I would be able to keep up... In fact, I think I'm going to do this ride tomorrow to see how long it takes me to get to east fork road
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03-24-09, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
Thanks Ron! Last time they did construction up there they worked during the week and opened the road on weekends. Hope it's that way this time!
OK, what is Camp Williams?
OK, what is Camp Williams?
03-25-09, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mrvrsick
I would love to tackle that ride with a group sometime soon, but alas, I am a fred. I also don't have the money to rid me of this condition (which is humiliatingly bad btw) :[
EDIT: That and I have no idea if I would be able to keep up... In fact, I think I'm going to do this ride tomorrow to see how long it takes me to get to east fork road
EDIT: That and I have no idea if I would be able to keep up... In fact, I think I'm going to do this ride tomorrow to see how long it takes me to get to east fork road
03-25-09, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JetWave
I would like to know how you make out tomorrow. I am also thinking about testing myself from Encanto park to East Fork road to see how it goes? Do you know how far & the elavation to East Fork?
I have to pick up the slack for a report cuz my "partner" bailed out and didn't do anything....
I haven't looked up GMR, but I did go up to East Fork Road via HWY 39 yesterday...
03-25-09, 02:47 PM
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I miss riding GMR... Maybe i'll go in afew weekends. 
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03-25-09, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JetWave
I . . . . Do you know how far & the elavation to East Fork?
03-25-09, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JustMe
You can determine that information by going to the Map My Ride site and creating any route you want to determine distance and elevation. It will also tell you percent of grade at regular intervals along the route if you're concerned about your ability to negotiate the terrain. Encanto Park to East Fork Rd. by the San Gabriel River bike path and Hwy 39 is about 11 miles.
03-26-09, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JustMe
Beanz, are you definitely in for Baldy this Sat??
03-26-09, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
Yup!
Where and when are you guys starting? Are you going up the front or the back of GMR?
03-26-09, 01:01 PM
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Don't know where Beanz wants to start since the sun comes up earlier for him. I'll start at Encanto Park around 8 or quarter after. If you start from home about 9, I might make it to the lodge in time to meet you for lunch.
03-26-09, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JustMe
Don't know where Beanz wants to start since the sun comes up earlier for him. I'll start at Encanto Park around 8 or quarter after. If you start from home about 9, I might make it to the lodge in time to meet you for lunch.
I am a man with no plan!
.....Actually waiting for Grrylyrida to confirm the ride. I was going to ride with her since it's her first time attempting the village.
03-26-09, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
I am a man with no plan!.....Actually waiting for Grrylyrida to confirm the ride. I was going to ride with her since it's her first time attempting the village.
.....Actually waiting for Grrylyrida to confirm the ride. I was going to ride with her since it's her first time attempting the village.All clear for Sat. What's the plan, man?
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Originally Posted by grrlyrida
Hi Fred,
All clear for Sat. What's the plan, man?
All clear for Sat. What's the plan, man?
............From Encanto or the bottom of GMR (where we turn off Sierra Madre to head up, see insturctions in previous post).Any start time, any place. I believe Encanto will make it a 55 miler. The bottom of GMR will make it 42. You choose, either one is good. We stick together, no drop and I mean a no drop ride.
8:30 is good if you can't choose. Either location, the mielage is up to you. Need a warmup? want shorter miles? It's all up to you girrly!
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
Whatever makes your boat float!............From Encanto or the bottom of GMR (where we turn off Sierra Madre to head up, see insturctions in previous post).
Any start time, any place. I believe Encanto will make it a 55 miler. The bottom of GMR will make it 42. You choose, either one is good. We stick together, no drop and I mean a no drop ride.
8:30 is good if you can't choose. Either location, the mielage is up to you. Need a warmup? want shorter miles? It's all up to you girrly!
............From Encanto or the bottom of GMR (where we turn off Sierra Madre to head up, see insturctions in previous post).Any start time, any place. I believe Encanto will make it a 55 miler. The bottom of GMR will make it 42. You choose, either one is good. We stick together, no drop and I mean a no drop ride.
8:30 is good if you can't choose. Either location, the mielage is up to you. Need a warmup? want shorter miles? It's all up to you girrly!
03-27-09, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by grrlyrida
8:30 from Encanto is fine with me. Thanks for riding with me. I'll see you then. If you want muffins at the start, just let me know.
Thanks, kind offer but no muffins fer me!
...........If I start with the muffins, I'll end up staying a the park munching muffins waiting for your return from GMR.8:30 it is at Encanto!
03-27-09, 09:42 AM
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I'm out for this tomorrow... heading up A/C instead. Have fun!
03-27-09, 09:56 AM
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Cant do this one....but would like to be in on the next one!
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Originally Posted by herbm
Cant do this one....but would like to be in on the next one!
Sorry but there is a " Can't do this one, can't do the next one either" rule on these rides!
