Saturday Ride Anyone? Looking to ride-

Nelson34 · 10-06-2009

Hi...looking to ride with anyone whose up for a ride somewhere in the bay area-either Demo, Waterdog, Pacifica-whatever as long as your cool riding with a novice/inter rider-tired of riding alone...and always riding St. Joes-thanks

SVSocrates · 10-06-2009

Definitely want to ride Saturday. I'd be down for Skeggs (from CM08) or Waterdog.

Nelson34 · 10-06-2009

Awesome-never been to skeggs-but either is cool with me-what time are you thinking?

SVSocrates · 10-07-2009

10:30 or 11?

cohenfive · 10-07-2009

drat, i've still not been to skeggs but can't ride saturday--going to the president's cup in sf. have fun, another time.

ironspork · 10-07-2009

I'd be game for a ride at Skeggs Saturday.

Nelson34 · 10-07-2009

Saturday at 1030 sounds good....
Um..never been...so is there a address or something I can look up in order to get there..Im leaving from West San Jose...thanks

SVSocrates · 10-07-2009

http://www.openspace.org/preserves/pr_ecdm.asp

Go to the map and look for gate CM08. Note that it is on Starr Hill Road.

Assuming you are heading north on Skyline, go past the Skeggs point lot and be looking for Swett Road. Take a left on to Swett and follow it until it ends in a "T" at Starr Hill Road. Take a left at Starr Hill and keep going down until you arrive at CM08.

See you at 10:30.

Michael

WhiteLightning · 10-07-2009

Darn. I was looking at riding Skeggs on Saturday, but I'll need to get out earlier. Bout 8 or 9 AM. If you guys change your mind on times, please post.

tsimbu · 10-08-2009

I might be down for this (starting anytime from 9~10:30 is fine with me). If I can stop feeling like sh!te I'll show up at CM08. Same basic route / pace as before or something different? I liked the route we took last time and the "social" pace was nice too.

SVSocrates · 10-08-2009

Same route. Mostly same pace, though perhaps a tad faster, i.e less session time.

ironspork · 10-08-2009

For someone who hasn't ridden with you folks before, what's the "same route" so I can mark my map before I go?

Also, what distance are you guys going to ride?

tsimbu · 10-08-2009

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Originally Posted by ironspork

For someone who hasn't ridden with you folks before, what's the "same route" so I can mark my map before I go?

Also, what distance are you guys going to ride?

See previous ride thread here.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=556004

medieval · 10-08-2009

I'm in the "maybe" category also. I have some kind of chest congestion/achy body thing going on. If I feel better tomorrow, I'm in for Sat.

ironspork · 10-08-2009

I'm in. See you all there at 10:30.

I'm gonna shoot to be there at 10 so I have time to stretch out and warm up... I haven't been on the mountain bike in two weeks, all I've had time for is road riding.

pacing08 · 10-08-2009

I'll be there. Haven't been to Skeggs in a while and haven't ridden in two weeks. Could use the work out. So what time 9:00, 10:00, ???.

pacing08 · 10-08-2009

So is 10:30 official? That works for me.

senna · 10-08-2009

I couldn't make the last one, I want to check out skeggs. Is there plenty of parking?

WhiteLightning · 10-08-2009

Okay. If I can get the wife's approval, I'll be there at 10:30.

How long will the route take? I'd like to know how much water to bring.

SVSocrates · 10-08-2009

Last time we were riding for about 3 hours, including plenty of session time at both the Resolution Root and the Manzanita Rock Wall.

SVSocrates · 10-08-2009

Space for about 10 cars or so.

Nelson34 · 10-08-2009

1030 anyone apposed? anyone going from san jose and wants to commute...let me know-Im willing to drive or if you want to...either way-

WhiteLightning · 10-09-2009

See you guys there at 10:30! Looking forward to it.

Oceandive · 10-09-2009

Would like to come out and give it a go. Only been to skeggs once. Not sure how I compare to a social-paced ride. Only one way to find out. 10:30 still I hope.

bap · 10-09-2009

this looks like fun! i'm gonna make it out tomorrow - if anybody needs a ride i'm leaving from mountain view and have rack space PM me and we can txt/call coordinate

medieval · 10-09-2009

I'm in. See you guys there.

SVSocrates · 10-10-2009

Well, once again, that was fun. Nine riders joined the CM08 crew today. There should be a little video posted soon by Mike.

We'll do it again as soon as possible.

Oceandive · 10-10-2009

Was a blast to tag along. Sorry for holding up the rear, but seriously it was a blast, never felt pressured. First time with MTBR group and definately want to do more. Albiet with some conditioning in between.

SVSocrates · 10-10-2009

Glad you could make it.

tsimbu · 10-10-2009

Go for a fun ride with friends, get home to chocolate brownies and "Kung Pow: Enter the Fist" on TV

Maybe a drive-in with the family to finish it all off.

Edit: this scene was just on. hahahaha

J · 10-10-2009

Anyone riding on Sunday?

medieval · 10-10-2009

That was a good time. Not nearly as painful as I had expected. SS is fun out there, but would have been better with suspension. Still loads of fun.

Here's a short clip from the ride. I'll try to get the rest up soon. I have lots of editing to do.

Manzanita trail, ECDM from mike b on Vimeo.

WhiteLightning · 10-10-2009

Had a blast today guys. I'm beat! Next time we need to do a 3 or 4 hour ride!!

Mike, love the music!

tsimbu · 10-10-2009

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Originally Posted by J

Anyone riding on Sunday?

Looks like a family ride at the DOG. I might be able to get a shuttle or two of Carlmont after.

We could make room for one more. Wanna blow the dust off the big bike?

SVSocrates · 10-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteLightning

Had a blast today guys. I'm beat! Next time we need to do a 3 or 4 hour ride!!

I've got a loop from CM08 that should fit the bill. Weather permitting, let's shoot for the 24th.

Nelson34 · 10-13-2009

Wanted to say thanks to everyone who showed up-and especially to SVSocrates for showing us the way and great choice of a loop! First time there and had a blast...thanks Bap for the ride as well! Hope to ride with you all again soon....Oceandive-keep it up! You did great! Any time you want to ride...hit me up-take care all-cheers p.s. if work permits im down for the 24th.

WhiteLightning · 10-13-2009

I should be game for the 24th.

jeffinsj · 10-13-2009

I'm pretty sure I rode every single track in the park, with the exception of Giant Salamander and South Leaf on Saturday...feeling pretty proud of my 48 year old fat ass for surviving, escaping with only a smashed finger (brake lever meets tree) and an annoyed wife . . . would like to see the route you guys took. Here was mine: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/15950676 (let me know if I missed any of the good parts!)

SVSocrates · 10-13-2009

Route is posted here:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=556004

That's a big ride you did. We may have to do an intermediate ride before we hit up something that big.

ironspork · 10-14-2009

I wasn't able to make the last one (contrary to what I said), so I took the GF out and rode your posted route later that day. I'd love to tag along for the next ride, so I'll keep watching here, and make sure I can make it this time.

spartan23 · 10-14-2009

will Skeggs be rideable after the storm?

"warning"
my buddy and I got stung by bees (2 stingers on me and 1 on my friend) at the resolution root last sunday. Must be a behive nearby...ouchhh!!

SVSocrates · 10-14-2009

Ride is posted as "weather permitting," so we'll have to wait and see what kind of weather we get over the next week and a half.

J · 10-14-2009

Im down to ride this weekend. Been rockin water dog rides the last few weekends, wanna get out and do something. Could do demo (is it accessible?), Skeggs, whichever. Looks promising for excellent conditions this upcoming weekend. Would prefer Sunday, but could do either day. I'd wanna carpool because I'm cheap and usually bring food.

SVSocrates · 10-14-2009

If I do Sunday this weekend, it has to be afternoon around 1:30.

pacing08 · 10-14-2009

I'm game for a ride this weekend if weather permits. Heard Demo is pretty good after wet weather. I'm always up for Skeggs also. Just want to ride!

Nelson34 · 10-14-2009

I am taking a vacation day should we ride....all set up so I am down to ride! weather permitting

tsimbu · 10-14-2009

DEMO, DEMO, DEMO!!!!!

Either day is good for me. Just gotta firm up the plans so I can get it on the calendar before something goes on.

pacing08 · 10-15-2009

I'm for Demo. Only been there once. Anyone else? Tsimbu can't be any more obvious. I'm open for Sat or Sun but prefer Sat. Got to support the Niner's and watch them play!

SVSocrates · 10-15-2009

Hey Mike,

Do you have the video yet from the Resolution Root?

Thanks,

Michael

medieval · 10-15-2009

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Originally Posted by SVSocrates

Hey Mike,

Do you have the video yet from the Resolution Root?

Thanks,

Michael

Yeah, almost done. Hope to have it up tonight, sorry for the delay.

-m