The upcoming moto ride/quick report.

[rholbrook]

Jon is welcome, don't know who he is but I will hook the trailer up

 

[MattL]

Read post #1161.

Gotcha. I think there was a glitch in the matrix on when I asked the question and when it posted... or maybe i just forgot to click post reply. Also there was a does of sarcasm in salt comment to your new bike. Its sharp loooking.


Id like to be in the first group.
Questions, is there a pay fee for going up the canyon?
Whats the parking like up there?

Also, thanks for the map location.

 

[jentzschman]

I have not heard anything about a fee to use the canyon and not sure on the parking. From the video I posted, it looks like there are several places to park so I would hope parking would not be bad.

 

[Cascadia]

There is no fee and there is probably enough room for parking for 20-30 vehicles.

MattL, I know you were being sarcastic, sorry my post came across as short. Didn't mean for it to.

 

[sixstringsteve]

so... is everyone still planning on meeting at 8 AM?

 

[Tonkaman]

The hardest part about working 12 hour days is turning down a day if riding with the guys. Wish I could make it...

 

[Cascadia]

so... is everyone still planning on meeting at 8 AM?

Looks like everyone but you. Even if everyone was there at 8, 2 groups can still leave separate from each other. Even 20-30 minutes between would be enough. Plus, its not like we'll be the only guys there.

 

[sixstringsteve]

yeah, I guess I just don't want to sit in the parking lot for 30 min waiting for the first group to get ahead of us.

 

[GAR]

Steve, I'm not opposed to meeting up later, like your place at 7:30, then a stop at McDonald's to get your burritos and at the trail 8:45-9:00ish? Anyone else interested in a later group? It's probably a good idea since the trail is pretty tight and it would stink to have 10 bikes hung up on some of those long climbs

 

[rholbrook]

Lets just go have fun. The ground will still be wet enough that I doubt dust will be a factor. I am planning on 8 because I need to get back at a descent hour. It is Mothers Day weekend and my kid's mother actually still likes me and likes to spend time with me. If I am home by at least 4-5 pm I am good. Hopefully, we can ride the hell out of that place, get tired, run out of gas, make or renew friendships and get home in time to make our wives happy.

I have never ridden there so I am just happy to have been on this ride.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm open to whatever (except for waiting in the parking lot for 30 min for the group to get ahead of us. I'll just make sure I'm in the first group).

 

[jentzschman]

Steve, so shall I meet at your place at 7 still or later now?

 

[ChestonScout]

I would prefer to be in a group, if we do groups, that takes less breaks and rides longer between. I've got no problem with chatting and getting to know people but I don't like stops every 10 minutes for 10 minutes. It defeats the purpose IMO.

Sounds like we need a old people group and a young punk group for you.

 

[Cascadia]

I'm not too young. I'm 30. I would just like to ride more cause I haven't been able to this year yet since my last bike was giving me so many issues. Just glad to get back on a trail.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Grant, Trevor, let's stick to the origina plan to meet at my house at 7 AM and meet at the gas station at 8 AM. The trail forks enough to give groups time to split off (though not 'till after the tough climb).

Russ, you're in for a treat. It's easy riding aside from one long, steep, tight climb. It's not rocky, and it's got a ton of great singletrack. I wouldn't mind connecting to diamond fork if anyone else is in.

 

[Gravy]

Ok see you guys tomorrow.

 

[Caleb]

I'm out (sort of) for tomorrow. I'll still be riding Hobble Creek but we're going to plan to be there around 10.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm out (sort of) too. Grant, Trevor, go ahead without me. I'll be riding later.

 

[ChestonScout]

ummmm.........lame.

does that leave anyone who knows the trail to guide us?

 

[sixstringsteve]

how big is the group with caleb and friends going later? This place gets dusty fast and I think more than 5 in a line will be sucky.

If I can lead and be out in front, I don't mind going with the big group since I wont' be sucking dust all day.