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Forum: Southern California
04-30-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,908
Posted By OUC

Exactly. In mountian biking, if you focus on the...

Exactly. In mountian biking, if you focus on the cliff below, the rut to the side, or the really rough stuff, that's where your going to go. You are supposed to focus straight ahead, where you want...
Forum: Southern California
11-15-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By OUC

Oh wow, glad I didn't sign up for this. First...

Oh wow, glad I didn't sign up for this. First year I haven't done it. I've had a few close calls with the cactus, I'm sure that section was a mess with the rain.
Forum: Southern California
03-31-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By OUC

another for Bike Action. For years I subscribed...

another for Bike Action. For years I subscribed to Mountain Bike Action until and learned a ton as a newbie. It was very informative and always wished they would do a road version.

I used to...
Forum: Southern California
03-28-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By OUC

In.

In.
Forum: Southern California
03-18-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By OUC

I inadvertently ride by a snake about every three...

I inadvertently ride by a snake about every three weeks or so heading up Big T at night. Most every time it's too late to swerve and it's just a few inches away when I pass. Sometimes I can tell...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-11, 02:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By OUC

Actually, that already happened. I was coming...

Actually, that already happened. I was coming down the Mnt. Lukens/Haines Canyon on my SC Blur, closer toward the bottom, coming down hot, came around a long turn, and saw a large animal coming up...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By OUC

Meet Bob

So I took the off day yesterday, I did an 80 mile/6 hr roundtrip ride up AC to Cloud Burst Summit (super cross and head winds). Usually it’s all business, nose to ground and grinding away and...
Forum: Southern California
03-12-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By OUC

Thank you everyone for the info. I'll have to...

Thank you everyone for the info. I'll have to take my chances, I may have to make like a camel. Wouldn't be the first time.
Forum: Southern California
03-09-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By OUC

Angeles Crest Water Avaliability

Does anyone know where water is available currently up in the AC besides Redbox and Clear Creek?

Is there water availably at New Comb's from a spout or hose outside when it's closed?

Water at...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By OUC

I'm there every Tuesday night after work,...

I'm there every Tuesday night after work, sometimes Thursdays. I park at the driving range and start about 5:40 from the parking lot. The 15lb. road bike stays home though. I'm on a 50lb. orange...
Forum: Southern California
01-12-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By OUC

I can't remember if it was last year or the year...

I can't remember if it was last year or the year before at Mnt. Sac, but there was a guy in front of me on a cyclo cross bike in a very bumpy single track portion. I had to go around as he was slow...
Forum: Southern California
01-03-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,486
Posted By OUC

I abandoned riding the closed AC section to...

I abandoned riding the closed AC section to Redbox. On one descent (on a Sunday) all the way down, via the closed 2 to foothill, a CHP was parked just passed the gate. I went by and chanced the...
Forum: Southern California
11-02-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By OUC

Bellweather...

I'm one of those guys that likes my feet to be really warm all the way up to my ankles. It can get really cold in the Angeles Forest and especially when descending. I've found that if I keep my...
Forum: Southern California
10-25-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By OUC

Oh boy...

Not sure how to go about answering this since your a beginner...I want to be careful in answering cause this can go so many different ways. What I mean is, it took me years to learn just how to...
Forum: Southern California
10-25-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By OUC

Mount Sac is fun. It's a fast course. There's a...

Mount Sac is fun. It's a fast course. There's a couple of tricky drops near cactus but that's it. There's a good mix of fire road, single track, paved road, and a cow patty section. I would do it...
Forum: Southern California
10-19-10, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 932
Posted By OUC

I was planning on competing since I always like...

I was planning on competing since I always like that course. I only made it to to the Cal State Championships at Bonnelli weeks before. Was the Incycle Challenge course different from it?
Forum: Southern California
10-04-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By OUC

weight loss is roughly 30% bike, 70% diet,...

weight loss is roughly 30% bike, 70% diet, generally speaking.
Forum: Southern California
07-26-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,068
Posted By OUC

It does look like it will be November before it...

It does look like it will be November before it opens.

There was a CHP car parked at the bottom in the shade on the other side of the gate.

cant say too much though. sorry.
Forum: Southern California
07-10-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,068
Posted By OUC

yes, seems to be just the bend now. Not before...

yes, seems to be just the bend now. Not before or beyond. I looked today and they still have a alot to finish. they only did a small section. But as long as they do that section, I'll be happy. ...
Forum: Southern California
07-08-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,068
Posted By OUC

headed up Big T this morning. They are repaving...

headed up Big T this morning. They are repaving it today. Looks like only the really bad section. I wish they went out a little further though since it needs it. Not sure why stop there since all...
Forum: Southern California
06-24-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,330
Posted By OUC

Did I hear food??? I usually carry HEED with me,...

Did I hear food??? I usually carry HEED with me, but emailed the LA Wheelmen to ask if they would have any. They said yes, to HEED, about 2 others I can't remember but that maybe I should carry some...
Forum: Southern California
06-17-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,764
Posted By OUC

I do it every Sunday, usually start at 7:00. I...

I do it every Sunday, usually start at 7:00. I live a ocouple blocks beyond the old Kmart. It does add a significant amount of time going up to Mnt. Wison via BigT vs. going up the 2. I'm only...
Forum: Southern California
06-11-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By OUC

soft "C" or "k" are both correct. The correct...

soft "C" or "k" are both correct. The correct pronounciation is the one being used in a particular region, technically that is.
Forum: Southern California
06-08-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By OUC

then the 3 years to build a bridge would then...

then the 3 years to build a bridge would then really mean 4 years. I'll take late summer or a year over 3 or 4.
Forum: Southern California
06-07-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,330
Posted By OUC

no. Open to anyone. You have your choice of...

no. Open to anyone. You have your choice of doing 126 miles, 200, 300 or 400 miles. It's very well supported too from what I remember. I completed a 200 and attempted a 300 but broke a rear wheel...
Forum: Southern California
06-07-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By OUC

Encouraging... ...

Encouraging...


http://dpw.lacounty.gov/CARE/files/caltrans051310.pdf
Forum: Southern California
06-07-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,330
Posted By OUC

Grand Tour

Any body do the Grand Tour last year? What food was at the end?

Last time I did it was 2006. I signed up for the 126 miler. I'm not sure, but I think that at the end, they have a barbeque waiting...
Forum: Southern California
05-27-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By OUC

I was going to go to Redbox and back Sunday. ...

I was going to go to Redbox and back Sunday. Started at 7:00 with questionable whether, and it was cold and drizzling. Then the rain picked up and it was getting darker and getting windier ahead. ...
Forum: Southern California
05-26-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,733
Posted By OUC

you can try a bike rack in the back and use a...

you can try a bike rack in the back and use a sack of beans to add alot of weight, 25,30, or 35 lbs. I don't use beans now since my 40lb. hardtail still has the winter training front and rear...
Forum: Southern California
05-25-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,733
Posted By OUC

Intervals...

One of my favorite forms of pain.

I'm lucky to have a nice .8 mile hill near work that is perfect when on my 40 lb. hardtail. 3-4 power intervals and about 6 hill repeats on the same hill, 1 hr...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By OUC

AC is not open between Red Box and Clear Creek...

AC is not open between Red Box and Clear Creek and between Clear Creek and La Crescenta / 2 Highway.

Big T is open, Angeles Forest is open to Upper Big T but not to Clear Creek. You can take...
Forum: Southern California
05-20-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By OUC

There is water at Red Box. Look for the fountain...

There is water at Red Box. Look for the fountain on the right side parking lot, opposite of the restrooms. Both lots are closed off and blocked but a bike can roll through. Look below/behind the...
Forum: Southern California
05-04-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By OUC

Closed at Jarvis Memorial Vista. I rode up to the...

Closed at Jarvis Memorial Vista. I rode up to the Cloud Burst Summit sign yesterday from home, Sunland. On the way back, stopped at Newcomb's to get water. It was closed.:cry: Luckily the guy that...
Forum: Southern California
04-05-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,083
Posted By OUC

I'm in!

I'm in!
Forum: Southern California
03-31-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,016
Posted By OUC

I noticed on Sunday all the old motorcycle...

I noticed on Sunday all the old motorcycle traffic and car clubs heading up Big T to Upper Big T and to Newcombs. Beyond Newcombs just one or two cars.
Forum: Southern California
03-26-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,016
Posted By OUC

does anybody know if the road is open up to Cloud...

does anybody know if the road is open up to Cloud Burst Summit? I believe there is water there and a bathroom.
Forum: Southern California
03-15-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By OUC

:cry: I always tear up when they cross the...

:cry: I always tear up when they cross the finish line.
Forum: Southern California
02-04-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,949
Posted By OUC

You must also listen to KNX1070...heard it there...

You must also listen to KNX1070...heard it there this morning.

Large pieces of road/asphalt washed away in three sections and they are trying to figure out a creative solution to rebuilding.
Forum: Southern California
01-22-10, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By OUC

I'll try to answer your question best I can. To...

I'll try to answer your question best I can. To answer your first question directly, yes, you do have to pay taxes when making a purchase. And the shop has to report the income so they can take...
Forum: Southern California
01-22-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By OUC

I always pay cash and expect a discount. I've...

I always pay cash and expect a discount. I've done it on everysingle bike I've bought, one for my wife, three for me and two for the kids the kids so far. For paying cash, I get a small discount...
Forum: Southern California
12-03-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By OUC

That's one thing I like about Winter training at...

That's one thing I like about Winter training at GP and it takes the mind off the biting cold temps. I'm cruising through once tonight after I finish my intervals and hill repeats on the back side.
Forum: Southern California
12-01-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,949
Posted By OUC

hmm...this has the possibilty of turning into a...

hmm...this has the possibilty of turning into a helmet thread...


I believe the toll rode is open up to Idlehour. OTB has updates as they do trailwork.

...
Forum: Southern California
12-01-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,949
Posted By OUC

I spoke to a forest ranger yesterday as I wanted...

I spoke to a forest ranger yesterday as I wanted to know if the I could hop on my mountain bike and climb the fireroad to Lukens. The ranger said the AC was open only as a "pass through road" for...
Forum: Southern California
11-19-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 339
Posted By OUC

I called the forest service a week 1/2 ago, the...

I called the forest service a week 1/2 ago, the person I talked to said late November. But the info was given to them by Caltrans. Yesterday morning driving in, KNX1070, I believe said it was...
Forum: Southern California
11-11-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By OUC

curious kid, thanks for pointing to this thread....

curious kid, thanks for pointing to this thread. funny, I live directly behind Charlie's house, on Beckett, just past Apperson school. hope you don't mind but have a few questions.

Who is Charlie...
Forum: Southern California
11-11-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By OUC

going there now. thanks.

going there now.

thanks.
Forum: Southern California
11-10-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By OUC

Little Tujunga

I was thinking of heading up Little Tujunga and doing some kind of loop to Sierra Hwy and heading back to Foothill. I have a few questions about Little Tujunga however as it's been 100 years since...
Forum: Southern California
11-05-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By OUC

thanks, was hoping that I had missed the big...

thanks, was hoping that I had missed the big announcement...:(
Forum: Southern California
11-04-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By OUC

[we're going to mt.wilson this saturday. we ride...

[we're going to mt.wilson this saturday. we ride at 8:00 sharp! so please arrive by 7:45.
QUOTE]


How can you be going up to mt. wilson? Angeles Crest is still closed...or did I miss some big...
Forum: Southern California
11-04-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,279
Posted By OUC

Liar

One of Dr. Thompson's quotes was -

“There were three bikes riding three across. As I got closer I tapped on the horn with the heel of my hand. The center rider turned around.”

Not sure if...
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