In case anyone was wondering, the B stands for badass. Those trails kick ass. Thanks for showing me around up there guys. That was fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Altagirl
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In case anyone was wondering, the B stands for badass. Those trails kick ass. Thanks for showing me around up there guys. That was fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Altagirl
Agreed - super fun evening. What a great after-work activity!! :D :D :D
Thanks Josh for the flats. Hope I didn't bash them too much on rocks. I think that was a blessing in disguise forgetting my clip shoes, I just need to learn how to jump with flats, or maybe I should say, just learn to jump ;)
Since this is a trail conditions thread here are the trail conditions. Keep in mind I'm a complete DH noob and was on a guided tour.
Bruce - Still a couple small sections of missing trail. The jumps are packed in well. The steep loose stuff, what can I say it's steep and loose.
The race course - I didn't expect so much two track. Dusty, dusty, dusty. Loose, Loose, Loose. Pretty fun though. If I raced I'd be praying for rain the week leading into it.
Thanks Mr. AG (and drivers) for the shuttle service. Fun night for sure.
wasn't bad at all!Quote:
Originally Posted by yentna
starting to feel way more comfortable on the bike.. plenty of things to work on at sundance/dv:)
how's the leg feel?
You did great! Glad you bought the bike, and aren't just looking at it in the garage!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by skiguide
As for the leg, it feels like a 3" caliper tree slammed into it at speed. ;) Just some knotting in the quads, a bit of bruising (more to be revealed later I'm sure), but not shabby. I can walk at least! It was well worth it.
Thanks for showing me the trails and to everyone who drove. Me had fun, and 8 bikes and 9 people in one shuttling rig was impressive.
eh... i kinda liked looking at it in the garage too:)Quote:
Originally Posted by yentna
- but, riding it is a decent rush so I think I can pull it down once in awhile:)
i bet my bruises are bigger than your bruises;)
I think I got ya both beat, you should see my hip today....:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by skiguide
Seriously though, when we going again?
Yep, Shoreline is great right now and this weather is perfect for riding! Glenwild across from the Kimball JCT Park City exit is good to go too. Any one been on Pipeline in Millcreek yet? I want to ride it tonight.
AND remember this Saturday the 19th is like super bike day in Salt Lake City. Lots going on during the day and then the 4th Annual Pedal Pusher Film Festival at the Depot in the evening - featuring world class films from the Internationally reknowned Bicycle Film Festival. Bikes, Bikes and movies about bikes and beer! what could be better?
Pipeline is in great shape.
Anybody been up to either side of Mormon Trail yet?
Going to check it out tonight, think it's called Flying Dog? I'll try to snap some pics along the way...Quote:
Originally Posted by truberski
Sweat Particle. Looking forward to the review. Work friends and I were going to hit that tomorrow after work.
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Originally Posted by Particle
NOt sure what its called, but it is pretty sick. It will be better when it gets buffed out, but by then there will be houses all around it. I really like the one turn when the trail splits and there is an inside and an outside.
Was a fun ride. We took a really mellow pace and finished in about 2.5 hours. No idea on the mileage but I'm guessing somewhere around 13-15 miles for the full loop from the spring creek trailhead? The trail is in great shape. Needs more riders to smooth it out but I was riding my 7" ASX so I didn't really notice the irregularities :FIREdevil
I'll post up a new thread with some pics.
Otter took me and 3 of our buddies to Jacob's ladder in Draper last night. That is very fun trail. It is in fine shape except for one small section where horses left their marks when it was muddy. Other than that very small section, the trail was smooth and in great shape. If you haven't ridden this trail (mandatory climb to the top, then DH from there) give 'er a go. Starts off open on the ridge. Then you get down in the trees where it gets really tight and windy. Then it opens up again. Make sure you ride with someone who knows the trail or you may miss a few of the turn offs and forks. Fun trail - great shape.
hehe.. Bryce Kellogg and I almost did that too last night... looked good/sounded interesting from people on the trail.. holler next time you head up that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by powder4breakfast
where did you start from? Draper Pool?
After leaving one car at the bottom, we parked at the little mountain top store. Then road down towards alpine about a 1/2 mile, crossed the fence, rode up to the top from there.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiguide
Reading this thread makes me really miss Utah and the plethora of kickin trails and good peeps to ride them with.
ah-ha! knew there had to be a psuedo shuttle option for DH types;)Quote:
Originally Posted by powder4breakfast
I likey yer style.
don't know where the store is so i would need some directions if i were gonna do it.
You really need someone to show you the way to the trail head. There are so many roads you can get lost on and different trails that go to who knows where. If you want I would be interested in hitting it up again in a few days.
And you are also missed. Po' boy....Quote:
Originally Posted by CS
Likewise, but I'm stoked I get to hang and ride a bit still. CS if it makes you feel any better, Ohio riding makes me miss Fresno riding, especially 007...Quote:
Originally Posted by CS
Ouch, that's no bueno.Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle
Just did a lap on 007 last night from the second entrance. Good times but it's already super dusty. Gonna be a long summer. Oh well, just have to head over to Mammoth when it really heats up around here.
As someone who has hiked the Jacob's Ladder trail a bit and never really thought about riding down it till now. It is the most common approach for people going up Lone Peak, so while one day there may be nobody, other days many people are hiking up this and probably not expecting fast bikers. They may also be carrying a heavy pack of climbing gear and not be very agile. Just a little FYI.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiguide
FYI, There are only a few hundred yards of the hiking trail that you actually ride on. then you bank a hard left into the trees. to a single track. I have never seen a hiker on this trail. The single track is smoooth and buffed out. Also, There have been some bussy bees at work. A few smaller hits have developed since last year. Hips actually.
Sweet, sounds like I'll need a guided tour ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by otter
Or a mapQuote:
Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler
I live down that way and I'm in the process of GPS'ing a lot of the trails down on the south bench. There is a bunch of sweet "undiscovered" single track hidden in the surban sprawl (that I'm a part of). I should have everything done before too long. We rode Clarks trail Sunday. Here's part of the track file (I erased it 1/2 way up. D'oh!!!)
EDIT: It looks like some of the ride snapped to the road, but it should follow the Bonneville Shoreline trail....
Mid-Mountain madness: Today, I did holly's to Ambush to MMT to Holly's. It's 95% ready. Mostly dry. Only two very small snow drifts between Ambush and Holly's DH. I'd say that it will be 100% ready, and in excellent shape, by next weekend. Let the fun begin.
If anyone is riding the MMT and ending at The Canyons, give me a shout. I will treat you to a beer and swim.
AC and DTM, this goes especially for you. I have a small HW gift for you that I was unable to deliver at the recent festivities.
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Originally Posted by schindlerpiste
I'm totally mystified by this route. Do you have a map? I've only done MMT from Deer Valley all the way accross, Holly's down, ride the road back or shuttle back to DV. Where's Ambush?
Is MMT ready yet farther out?
Once again, Otter showed me to a new trail. Mueller Park is $. Very smooth single track with smooth dark dirt and great turns. The greenery in very thick and lush. It even has a short little DH spur with a few small stunts to get silly on. Otter and I tested are new rigs on some ladder jumps at the bottom. Otter was really sending it. Then for my second time ever jumping a bike, I decided instead of riding up a ladder and across the bridge part... I would jump the ladder and clear the bridge part. Landed and slipped a pedal... butt to tire... gut to seat... somehow bounced back up and rode it out... Good times on a good trail with a good friend. Give Mueller Park a shot.
I start from The Canyons. Head out under the gondola to the Golden Eagle Lift. (Take service road about 200 yds. to gate. About 100 yards on the right is athe trail head for Holly's Uphill.After you pass under the Super Condor lift, there's a sign for Ambush, Holly's DH and the MMT. From there, you can ride Holly's DH, or the MMT to DV. It's a great ride with a few steepish climbs, and you know how nice the decent is on MDH. I'll prolly do this early tomorrow AM. Tomorrow, if anyone is riding PC, and wants to go for a swim afterwards, you can take a dip at my pool (Sundial Lodge), and have a soda or beer or 3 on me.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by altagirl
Here's a link to a map:
http://www.thecanyons.com/SummerTrai...erBikeMap.html
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Originally Posted by schindlerpiste
Aha. I didn't know there was a Holly's uphill...
I think tomorrow's plan is to ride Round Valley in the am, lunch at Chubasco and then ride Flying Dog.
Sounds like the plan for those riding Round Valley is to meet at my crib in Park Meadows. I'm like a 1 mile ride on pavement to RV. So far it sounds like Josh P, Trady, Phatfree, UTsnow, Altagirl, and myself, but schindler if this works with your schedule you should totally come. That goes for everyone!
I live at 130 Racquet Club (at least for the next week) on Little Kate Road. Wanna meet at 9:45 on Sat morning? Does this work?
I like the idea of just lunch & flying dog... but somehow I think I'll be dragged into doing it all tomorrow :rolleyes2Quote:
Originally Posted by altagirl
I'm going to try to meet you guys in the AM, unless something comes up. What is the plan...Rail Trail to Round Valley? or...Are you starting at the National Abilities Center?
Wow. How do you ride after eating that salsa at El Chups?
I typically start at the other side of the loop. I forget what the road is called, but its at the back of the Park Meadows neighborhood. Its a really easy fast ride from my house, so I just start the loop there.
And planning on eating chubasco and then heading back out for 20 more miles is aggressive.
Well...our plan was to meet at the National Ability Center at 10:00. UTSG, AG, Bryce Kellogg and I are riding the race course to scope for the 12 hour race, so I figured we'd start at the start.Quote:
Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong
Re and I are riding the Crest tomorrow at 9am. Just wanted to put it out there, even though most of you already have plans.
...and I hope you aren't mad at us phatfreeheeler! (I've heard the trail looks good)
The PMs I've gotten said to meet at the National Abilities Center at 10am. (Since this is 12hr race prep and that's the start of the course).Quote:
Originally Posted by schindlerpiste
I'm open to whatever, but that might be easiest to coordinate.
AC, Re- you know l love you gals.. but phat's not the only one complaining about this plan.... it just seems too early.Quote:
Originally Posted by altachic
in the maggette thread this was posted:
i really, really want to ride Crest too, but I think it's better if we give it a bit longer to melt out... rut issues aside, I'd also not want to hike a bike through 7 foot snow drifts..Quote:
Just saw this post from today on MTBR:
"I actually tried this a week ago. It started out well, but we soon found ourselves trying to get through 7 foot deep snow drifts! It was mostly snow from puke hill all the way to desolation lake. The ride back to the canyon was smooth sailing though!"