The "Who wants to ride?" thread

[007]

Where do you access Sullivan from?

I ride from home and head up the ridge via Capri off sunset and drop down into the canyon near the top of the ridge. You can also drop down into the canyon much earlier from the ridge via squirrel cage (haven't done this in a while). Or you can park on Queensferry and drop directly into the canyon.

[cfrea]

I ride from home and head up the ridge via Capri off sunset and drop down into the canyon near the top of the ridge. You can also drop down into the canyon much earlier from the ridge via squirrel cage (haven't done this in a while). Or you can park on Queensferry and drop directly into the canyon.

Hmm no idea where any of that is. I've never ridden either Sullivan. Is it mostly singletrack?

[007]

Hmm no idea where any of that is. I've never ridden either Sullivan. Is it mostly singletrack?

Yes and no. The ridge is a fire road, though there is single track that parallels much of it called Jedi. Jedi is a fun little track with some nice features built into it. I suppose you COULD ride up it, but man it would not be fun.

The canyon USED to be an unkept fire road that was actually a lot of fun and there was some great single track built that paralleled it. With the recen repairs by the gas company, the main track is like a freeway now an pretty uninteresting, but the side tracks are still there.

[stencil]

Here's a video of the main trail:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BSkNo0YM98

You'll see some singletrack exits here and there, which is what 007 is talking about.

[beerrun]

Hey y'all.
I'd like to do Noble tomorrow. Ride up from Pine Creek lot to the saddle, depending on snow keep climbing.
Weather report indicates snow tonight, 1-3 inches. Should be beautiful up there.
Planning on leaving SD in the early morn with lots of coffee and some donuts. Bring emergency blankets and layers for cold weather riding.
Interested PM me.
Beerrun

[DonP.]

We're going to run it again! This Wednesday JAN 2nd.

If anyone can get away we would love company

Meet between the waterfalls at Plano Trabuco and Bell Canyon Dr in Rancho Santa

Margarita at 9am Wednesday morning.

20-25 miles depending on additional trails at Caspers.

[Tulok]

This morning at 9 oclock or so, we're going to do sycamore. one guy on a blue hardtail, and 4 more FS bikes,

[007]

Riding Sycamore Canyon near Pt. Mugu this saturday. Meet at 9:30 at the Wendy / Potrero trailhead.

[DonP.]

Riding Aliso Wood Canyon Saturday at 11:00.

[PerfectZero]

Riding Sycamore Canyon near Pt. Mugu this saturday. Meet at 9:30 at the Wendy / Potrero trailhead.

I'll be there in spirit.

[crewjones]

Riding Sycamore Canyon near Pt. Mugu this saturday. Meet at 9:30 at the Wendy / Potrero trailhead.

I haven't ridden in so long. This ride may kill me

[007]

I haven't ridden in so long. This ride may kill me

The last time we were there, it was an 18 mile loop with 2K feet of climbing. Though this week AH want's to ride "Hell Hill"

You're welcome to join, most definitely. It's a fun track for sure . . .

[crewjones]

The last time we were there, it was an 18 mile loop with 2K feet of climbing. Though this week AH want's to ride "Hell Hill"

You're welcome to join, most definitely. It's a fun track for sure . . .

Ugghh. Got the text from AH. May have to bow out of this one, still deciding. I think it may be a bit much for me after a long period of inactvivity due to back injury. I might do a shorter ride with a co-worker in S.M. mountains. I'll let ya'll know

[007]

Ugghh. Got the text from AH. May have to bow out of this one, still deciding. I think it may be a bit much for me after a long period of inactvivity due to back injury. I might do a shorter ride with a co-worker in S.M. mountains. I'll let ya'll know

Knowing that you're coming off a BACK injury, you may want to take it easy . . . this trail has some chop in the DH that might be a bit rough for ya. I'm thinking of heading out for something more tame on Sunday with my nephew if you're interested. Not sure where we'll be heading though.

[duderidesabike]

anyone know of any Palm Canyon Epic rides coming up?

[007]

anyone know of any Palm Canyon Epic rides coming up?

I have an unofficial plan to ride there, but not until late March, early April.

[duderidesabike]

I have an unofficial plan to ride there, but not until late March, early April.

Cool, if I dont find anything before then I will be interested in joining.

[DITD]

anyone know of any Palm Canyon Epic rides coming up?

Im coming out to Palm Springs for a few weeks. Ill be there from 1-26 to 2-11. Im up for doing palm canyon epic or any other trail in the area. I have no clue where any of these trails are but I plan on finding a lot of them. I can ride anytime im there so just let me know.

[Huskywolf]

anyone know if big laguna trail will be dry enough to ride this coming saturday?

[dirtvert]

Somebody just posted that Gatos Ravine was pretty muddy, and there's a decent chance of rain from tonight through Saturday, so probably not...

[duderidesabike]

Im coming out to Palm Springs for a few weeks. Ill be there from 1-26 to 2-11. Im up for doing palm canyon epic or any other trail in the area. I have no clue where any of these trails are but I plan on finding a lot of them. I can ride anytime im there so just let me know.

Hey man thanks for the invite...unfortunately I don't think i can make those days work
. LMK if you end up doing the epic I'd love to hear about it! bring someone who knows the route for sure I hear it gets confusing.

[NJ freerider]

Going to be CA from NJ on Feb 11th. I found a spot to rent a bike, now I just need to find some trails and some people to show me around. I'm working that week but later on in the week and Sat I can roll.

Please let me know.

[DonP.]

Going to be CA from NJ on Feb 11th. I found a spot to rent a bike, now I just need to find some trails and some people to show me around. I'm working that week but later on in the week and Sat I can roll.

Please let me know.

Where In Cali you going to be?

[jeffj]

Going to be CA from NJ on Feb 11th. I found a spot to rent a bike, now I just need to find some trails and some people to show me around. I'm working that week but later on in the week and Sat I can roll.

Please let me know.

Ya, southern California a big place. What city/town will you be visiting or working in?

Night riding is excellent in the relatively mild SoCal winters, so post up if that might be a possibility (during the week) as well.

[dirtvert]

NJ- I would post this up in the main Socal forum so that more people will see it. Have fun!

[douglaskok]

Is anyone doing the San Juan shuttle on Saturday the 9th of Feb? I could use a ride up to the top.

[jasonjm]

anyone running jedi today?

[Dan Zulu]

Anyone up for a ride around West LA County/Ventura County in the morning of February 18th? I'm returning to singletrack for the first time in a year after a series of surgeries so I won't be blazing holes in the sky, but I have tried 15 miles on the road without any trouble.

[rev106]

hello,

I am looking for females or girl tolerant males to ride after teacher hours (3ish) on weekdays in the Claremont and adjacent areas. I am an intermediate level rider with some advanced skills depending of level of caffeination.

[duderidesabike]

I have an unofficial plan to ride there, but not until late March, early April.

Ironed out a date yet? still looking to do this one before it gets hot.

[DonP.]

We'll be doing a MTB ride down the Bell View Trail between Coto de Caza and Dove Canyon to Caspers Park this Sunday leaving at 08:30 from

the waterfalls/fountains at Plano Trabuco and Dove Canyon Drive. Plenty of parking there too.

It will be about a 20 mile out and back depending on what we do when we get to Caspers. Consisting of mostly fire road, considered a beginner to

intermediate mtb trail with nothing real difficult just some wash outs from the last rain and one steep climb to the first gate.

This route is part of the 50 mile/Rawanda ride done in April every year. We'll be on the mtb tandem and Pat and Maria on theirs with

a tag behind with their son. We can do a short singletrack we call the roller coaster on the return.

Bring your camel back and a snack to eat at Caspers.

Some info links with a map of the trail:

Orange County's new Bell View Regional Trail offers wide views of far-flung suburbs and brooding mountains. | San Diego Reader

GoPro (Timelapse) Orange County BellView Trail Mountain Bike Ride - YouTube

[ryan1584]

Does anyone want to shuttle with me and a buddy somewhere in LA tomorrow (3/29)? We've got a four bike rack and two bikes. Picking him up from Culver City at 10 AM. Really down to go anywhere that has a good shuttle run, so open to suggestion. PM me if you are interested.

[ryan1584]

Also would be down to shuttle most weekdays until I leave on April 21st.

[zeusx08]

Looking for riding partners/groups to do Santa Monica Mountains on weekday evenings (after 5:30ish) and other rides on weekends. Would like to get on some single track and learn the trails around SM. I was an intermediate rider in Michigan before moving to LA and not riding for about 5 years. Just picked up a Norco full suss and a looking to get out and ride.

[007]

Looking for riding partners/groups to do Santa Monica Mountains on weekday evenings (after 5:30ish) and other rides on weekends. Would like to get on some single track and learn the trails around SM. I was an intermediate rider in Michigan before moving to LA and not riding for about 5 years. Just picked up a Norco full suss and a looking to get out and ride.

Imagine that . . . I TOO am a former Michigander (Detroit 'burbs) and now live in Santa Monica. I ride the SM's regularly, including evenings. Do you have lights? Where exactly are you?

Riding out here is NOTHING like riding in Michigan.

[Huskywolf]

Anyone interested in busting a lung can hit up.
Will be pre-riding 1st and 2nd half of Julian Death march this coming Saturday.

[kragu]

Gonna do an after work ride around 4 in Simi today. Anyone down to ride some combination of Las Llajas, Chumash, Hummingbird, or Johnson's?

[Smudge13]

Saturday I will be riding somewhere in San Diego County. Probably out toward Pine Valley/Lake Morena but I'm not dead set on that.

I'm pretty novice on the MTB, but I love to ride. Anyone going for a ride Saturday that wouldn't mind a tag along?

I'm very self sufficient and consider myself well prepared. I'm a very experienced backwoods hiker so I tend to be a bit of a boyscout when it come to preparedness but not to excess...

[membrain]

If I can't hit up SART with dv8xin & trmn8er, I'll be riding Santiago Oaks/Weir Canyon tomorrow afternoon around 4pm if anyone wants to join me. I gotta meet more people to ride with. I'm not fast by any means but stay on my bike most of the time.

[PerfectZero]

Gonna do an after work ride around 4 in Simi today. Anyone down to ride some combination of Las Llajas, Chumash, Hummingbird, or Johnson's?

Haven't ridden Hummingbird in ages. How is it these days?

[Smudge13]

No one riding SD this Saturday? Or just afraid to let a fat guy tag along?...

[Smudge13]

My lonely fire road adventure... Going again this Sat. East SD county.

[JoeyCapps]

My lonely fire road adventure... Going again this Sat. East SD county.

Nice! I hope to make it out to SD one day.

[007]

No one riding SD this Saturday? Or just afraid to let a fat guy tag along?...

My lonely fire road adventure... Going again this Sat. East SD county.

Have you checked out SoCal Trail Riders? It seems that most folks on that forum are from SD.

[Smudge13]

Hmmm, hadn't found that one. Thanks for the heads up!

[BigRingGrinder]

Lota good "home" rides in east county SD. Hit me up in PMs, i ride sat/sun almost every weekend and would be happy to show you a lot of those amazingly well hidden gems. Saturday is the light ride and most likely to be the local ride.. best one to tag along with if you are interested. =)

[vtwin650]

Looking for a group or individuals who wouldnt mind riding with a slow beginner. Just made the switch from road to dirt and would like to learn from more experience riders.

Thanks!

[BigRingGrinder]

So Cal is a rather large area, might help to narrow it down by mentioning what city you live in.

[vtwin650]

So Cal is a rather large area, might help to narrow it down by mentioning what city you live in.

Oops sorry about that. I live in West Covina (SGV) but willing to drive around.

[JoeyCapps]

Oops sorry about that. I live in West Covina (SGV) but willing to drive around.

Have you hit any trails yet? If so which ones?

[Kristatos]

anyone riding Friday around SD or Idylwild? I am down for some miles - would like to get at least 20, preferably more, somewhat fast, not afraid to climb.

[vtwin650]

Have you hit any trails yet? If so which ones?

. I have ridden parts of Bonelli and Marshall Canyon. Though I had to walk some of Marshall.

[JoeyCapps]

. I have ridden parts of Bonelli and Marshall Canyon. Though I had to walk some of Marshall.

Well your not far from me. I ride Bonelli, schabarum, and turnbull regularly so Ill let ya know of planned rides. I dont mind going slow as Im not really all that fast.

[frana]

Mtn biking right? I'm looking to ride sat morning. I'm a strong intermed rider. Like xc single track riding, some chunk is OK. Gotta any good ideas that I can tag along with you? Thanks

[frana]

In san diego saturday morning, anyone planning 18+ mile ride, as much ST as possible. Can I tag along?

[SVTRondogg]

I'm game to ride in the 818 area mountain or road. I usually MTB around the Cheseboro/Victory Trailhead area and Valley Circle/Mulholland areas on the road.

[cfrea]

I'm game to ride in the 818 area mountain or road. I usually MTB around the Cheseboro/Victory Trailhead area and Valley Circle/Mulholland areas on the road.

I do Reseda weekly. Not the most technical but good for a quick workout run

[SVTRondogg]

I do Reseda weekly. Not the most technical but good for a quick workout run

Where do you park and pick up the trail from? I'd be interested in doing some runs with ya.

[cfrea]

Where do you park and pick up the trail from? I'd be interested in doing some runs with ya.

I park at Mid Reseda (Caballero Canyon Trail) and climb up. Its a fairly hard climb. The downhill is actually fairly technical if you take it down the same way, or if you really want technical you can take Hectic down.

Here is the trailhead: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.14...8&z=20&iwloc=A

PM me. I ride on either Saturday or Sundays there

[kragu]

Haven't ridden Hummingbird in ages. How is it these days?

Well, I just started riding it a few months ago, so I have no idea how it used to be, but its super freakin fun. Really chewed up in spots, especially the upper third or so, but the switchbacks are in good shape.

[kragu]

I park at Mid Reseda (Caballero Canyon Trail) and climb up. Its a fairly hard climb. The downhill is actually fairly technical if you take it down the same way, or if you really want technical you can take Hectic down.

Here is the trailhead: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.14...20&iwloc=A

PM me. I ride on either Saturday or Sundays there

Caballero is a fun climb...honestly I think it's the easiest way up to Mullholland from that spot. I rode up the street once. Once. That was harder, I thought.

What time do you usually start?

[Kristatos]

In san diego saturday morning, anyone planning 18+ mile ride, as much ST as possible. Can I tag along?

Saturday this weekend doesn't work for me due to some bike-related stuff but for 18+ miles of mostly singletrack I'd recommend BLT and Noble Canyon - maybe something like the Tour de Noble or similar on mountainbikebill.com if you hit BLT be sure to ride the Gatos Ravine spur.

[jazzanova]

Anybody riding SART this Saturday? I live in OC and never tried it...


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[siata94]

anyone avail/interested in riding at Irvine Regional Park on weekday mornings? as well as Sun morning?

[sneakypork]

I am part of a mountain bike group on Facebook called San Diego clunkers. We go Tuesdays, Thursdays and one weekend day. Check us out on there for ride times and locations.

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[superpd150]

Anyone live within 10 miles of Studio City/Hollywood that wants to ride? I'm 27 with an Intense Tracer2 build loving all-mountain trails. PM me or text me (9four9) 3nine4 - 83nine4

[membrain]

Will be riding Bonelli park tomorrow around 10:30am. I know its a later than normal start but got stuff to do before that and a noob buddy of mine is riding so pace will be mellow and exploratory since its our first time there. I'm bringing my XC bike. feel free to meet us at the cal trans parking lot off via verde or PM me here.

[DonP.]

Riding from Cooks to Modjeska Grade, Santiago truck trail, Old Camp and back via the Luge to Cooks Corner. Leaving Sat morning at 0830 for about 16 miles round trip. All are welcome and weather should be great.

[Nods Dad]

Will be riding Bonelli park tomorrow around 10:30am. I know its a later than normal start but got stuff to do before that and a noob buddy of mine is riding so pace will be mellow and exploratory since its our first time there. I'm bringing my XC bike. feel free to meet us at the cal trans parking lot off via verde or PM me here.

I just rode there today. Looks like there is a triathlon/race this weekend. South/East side should be open. I may meet you guys Ill see in the morning.

[007]

Riding out at Cheese Burrito tomorrow morning . . . hoping to hit dirt ~9:00 a.m.

[sneakypork]

Tomorrow riding Sweetwater Resevoir around 3 pm. Starting at the steel bridge, I'll be drive a blue scion xB and riding a red Giant full suspension bike. Not hard charging just riding, probably out to the gazebo and back.

[kragu]

Riding out at Cheese Burrito tomorrow morning . . . hoping to hit dirt ~9:00 a.m.

They done with the work out there?

[007]

They done with the work out there?

Actually, I have no idea . . . forgot about the work too. I ended up crashing pretty good the day before and banged up my hand pretty good so I didn't ride on Sunday.

[PerfectZero]

From what I've seen on the facebook, reservoir's gone, but i don't know how much cleanup is left.

[JoeyCapps]

Gonna hit Bonelli around 5 today if anybody wants to join.

[vtwin650]

Gonna hit Bonelli around 5 today if anybody wants to join.

I was just there an hour ago!! Be careful its still really crowded over there. A lot of hikers are out.

[JoeyCapps]

I was just there an hour ago!! Be careful its still really crowded over there. A lot of hikers are out.

I barely saw a hiker. However when I got to that lil water crossing I came across tons of people on bikes. The recreational cruiser, no helmet wearing kind from the RV park. Took me a few minutes to get through that area.

After a weekend of partying my own stamina was my biggest hurdle.

[membrain]

Anyone down to ride after 4pm tomorrow, orange county area?

[siata94]

a buddy and I plan to ride at 5:30 pm today at Irvine Park if you can join us.

[membrain]

a buddy and I plan to ride at 5:30 pm today at Irvine Park if you can join us.

Won't be able to make it today but I'll be riding Oaks tomorrow around 5:30 from the weir canyon trailhead.

[Island20v]

Hitting Otay Mountain Loop - 30miles Sunday morning with a couple people if anyone is interested.

[Huntro]

Looking for Saturday morning riders - Mount Laguna Area, Noble or Cuyamaca

[Rb]

I'm visiting my parents who just moved to Thousand Oaks this upcoming weekend.
I grew up in Oak Park.

I have no idea what the trails are like down there (haven't been home since 2004).

Anybody in the area down to ride?
I'm down for DH, jumps, XC loops, whatever, anything!!

[007]

I'm visiting my parents who just moved to Thousand Oaks this upcoming weekend.
I grew up in Oak Park.

I have no idea what the trails are like down there (haven't been home since 2004).

Anybody in the area down to ride?
I'm down for DH, jumps, XC loops, whatever, anything!!

Couple of us are riding tomorrow morning at Cheseboro not too far from where you are. PM if you wanna join. I'd guess we will hit dirt around 9:00-9:15

[kragu]

Riding Las Llajas to Chumash today around 430. PM me if any of y'all wanna ride!

[007]

Riding Las Llajas to Chumash today around 430. PM me if any of y'all wanna ride!

I was just about to PM you . . . you wanna ride tomorrow morning? Doing a loop at Cheseboro with Hawg and PerfectZero (if he can muster the willpower to shorten his beauty sleep)

[Rb]

Couple of us are riding tomorrow morning at Cheseboro not too far from where you are. PM if you wanna join. I'd guess we will hit dirt around 9:00-9:15

Sent you a message

[007]

Sent you a message

Got it . . . just wanted to make sure you saw my reply. Sent my cell# in the PM.

[620Dark]

Thinking of making a BLT trip this saturday 6/29, early for some cool weather, anyone interested? PM

[SVTRondogg]

Thinking of making a BLT trip this saturday 6/29, early for some cool weather, anyone interested? PM

What's BLT?

[007]

What's BLT?

Bacon Lettuce Tomato?

[SVTRondogg]

Bacon Lettuce Tomato?

Sounds tasty.

[chuckanado]

Big Laguna Trail - in the Laguna Mountains, about an hour east of San Diego.

I'll let MountainBikeBill describe it, since his server seems to be back online:

Laguna Mountain Recreation Area

[620Dark]

Damn you guys took my sammich response while I was at work. Ride offer still exists, be real early though, sposed to be quite hot this weekend and I'm kind of a fat wuss atm.

[Island20v]

Hollenbeck ride tomorrow morning if anyone is interested...

[bcbailey25]

Hey im new to the forum. Im in palm desert until sunday and see if anyone wants to ride bump and grind or hop along soon. Im just getting back into the sport of downhill so im rusty and but dont mind pushing myself.

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[johnnyrickta]

I'm thinking about going up to Big Bear to ride the Snow Summit Adventure Park tomorrow. All of my friends are busy and I dont want to ride solo. If anyone would like to join me, let me know. I'll drive, I have a civic with racks so gas is really cheap. I'm in San Juan Capistrano.
-Johnny

[Bryan Luu]

Mission Trails this sunday and the next. Message me if you are going.

[Island20v]

Might check out MTs if this humid mess doesn't roll in this weekend.

[jasonjm]

anyone riding Santa Monica mountains later today?