Angeles Crest Saturday 7/18
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Angeles Crest Saturday 7/18
I decided to start a thread since a few people have said they are coming. Start at Red Box at 7:00 or Charlton at 8:00 and ride to Grassy Hollow or Wrightwood and back. The full route is about 95 miles with 10K feet and there are options for less.
It won't be a fast pace and if you'd like to come with us bring an extra bottle or Camelbak and some snacks. A nice, casual ride in the mountains.
It won't be a fast pace and if you'd like to come with us bring an extra bottle or Camelbak and some snacks. A nice, casual ride in the mountains.
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Thanks big john,
I plan to be there (Red Box 7:00 AM)! Maria can't make it, Lauretta can't make it, nor can Julie and Colin. Chuck Chen is a definite maybe, but he's so fast . . . even if he starts with us we won't see him for long.
I posted it on the Rebel website too, so I hope we'll have more riders show up.
Hopefully this thread will help more SoCal forumites find it. What about Beanz? He should ride it!
Rick / OCRR
I plan to be there (Red Box 7:00 AM)! Maria can't make it, Lauretta can't make it, nor can Julie and Colin. Chuck Chen is a definite maybe, but he's so fast . . . even if he starts with us we won't see him for long.
I posted it on the Rebel website too, so I hope we'll have more riders show up.
Hopefully this thread will help more SoCal forumites find it. What about Beanz? He should ride it!
Rick / OCRR
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M'eh! Been whippin' Gina's butt back into shape. Hope to get her on a flat cool 100 miles. Maybe SART/PCH/SGRT. Increasing her mileage getting her ready. Should be soon!
Another note, down about 3 more lbs since The Bear. After Gina's ride, I'll hit the hills again!
Another note, down about 3 more lbs since The Bear. After Gina's ride, I'll hit the hills again!
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2010 is my year!!! (I hope)
I really really miss ACH as well as the ACH gang. I had a great time in 2007.
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[QUOTE=thomson;9296381 I really really miss ACH as well as the ACH gang. I had a great time in 2007.[/QUOTE]
So what happened to you Thompson? Haven't seen you on any doubles lately either!
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So what happened to you Thompson? Haven't seen you on any doubles lately either!
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As John said, my back has not been holding up all that well. In particular on long climbs such as ACH. The last two times I tried (over a year ago) were not successful. I have been riding shorter rides and doing just fine. Most of the time and can do the Mulholland and Yerba types of climbs OK. I miss some of those great San Gabriel Mountain climbs though.
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I'll put up some from past rides up there, not sure if anyone is bringing a camera this trip.
Here is a view from about 7000 feet.
Here is the lunch stop at Wrightwood.
When the gates were closed.
Here is a view from about 7000 feet.
Here is the lunch stop at Wrightwood.
When the gates were closed.
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We didn't go to Wrightwood, turned around at Grassy Hollow instead. It got pretty hot on the way back. We had a fun time and got some great fries at Newcomb Ranch. Some awesome women riders were on the ride, along with scvroadie, vertical bob, and Rick@OCRR. Rick took some pictures, maybe he'll put some up.
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Okay, here are some photos of the Angeles Crest ride on Sat.
The long climb up to The Tunnels on the way back
Our group descending out of Grassy Hollow
Sarah, big john, Michelle and Kathy at Dawsons Saddle
Michelle going into the Tunnels on the way back
Michelle, Best AC Newbee, drinking, climbing and smiling!
Daniel on the climb to Dawsons on the way back
Sarah refueling at Dawsons Saddle
big john from bikeforums.net
Here is the Very Famous Vertical Bob
The long climb up to The Tunnels on the way back
Our group descending out of Grassy Hollow
Sarah, big john, Michelle and Kathy at Dawsons Saddle
Michelle going into the Tunnels on the way back
Michelle, Best AC Newbee, drinking, climbing and smiling!
Daniel on the climb to Dawsons on the way back
Sarah refueling at Dawsons Saddle
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Here is the Very Famous Vertical Bob
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As I said, however, I may just be brain cooked.
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Sorry Rick. I guess you don't know him, but you might recognize him from rides.
https://picasaweb.google.com/shprung/...40740322725746
https://picasaweb.google.com/shprung/...40740322725746
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Sorry Rick. I guess you don't know him, but you might recognize him from rides.
https://picasaweb.google.com/shprung/...40740322725746
https://picasaweb.google.com/shprung/...40740322725746
Don't think I've ever mit him. Probably will some day . . .
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Wow! What cutie pie kids that Jim S has!
Looks like you guys had a good ride...bet it wasn't as hot as the SGRT...
Looks like you guys had a good ride...bet it wasn't as hot as the SGRT...
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If you're looking through that gallery you're probably seeing Shai's kids.