Cisco's Moving to Seattle Farewell Ride

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  1. Cisco Roots

    Cisco Roots Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Maple Valley WA
    Name:
    Cisco
    Current Bike:
    Yeti SB140 LR
    Ride Name: Cisco Roots Moving to Seattle Farewell Ride
    When: Sunday July 9
    Time: 7am
    Where: Strawberry Peak
    Ride Description or Details:
    This will be my going away ride as I am moving to Seattle. This site has been tremendous to me and I'd like to invite you to come ride my favorite trail to share in one last epic ride.

    Clockwise loop from Switzers. Mostly Singletrack with Exposure, chunk and flow.

    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location:
    Switzers Parking Lot Angeles National Forest. Bring an Adventure Pass.
    Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
    Ride Pace: Moderate Pace
    Type of Ride: Loop
    Rider Limit: Nada
    Anticipated Mileage: 16.5
    Elevation Gain: 2800
    Ride Duration: 3 hours
    Previous Ride Reports: Just search Strawberry Peak in the forum search and you will find plenty.
    Possible Bail-Outs: End of Josephine Fire Road is only Bail out
    Facilities: Nope
    Food/water suggestions: 2 Liters should be enough
    Option to Upload:
     
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  2. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Count me IN
     
  3. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Dammit Cisco you're really leaving?:( I'm gonna try real hard to make this one brother. I'll chime in later.
     
  4. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    I can't make the ride, but you know they have the interwebs in Seattle too, right??:whistling:
     
  5. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I wish I could make this one but I have to work. :mad:

    Have a great ride! :thumbsup: :cool:
     
  6. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Not gonna make it.....however good luck on the new surroundings/opportunities/experiences in Seattle. :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Cisco Roots

    Cisco Roots Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Maple Valley WA
    Name:
    Cisco
    Current Bike:
    Yeti SB140 LR
    That would be awesome!
     
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  8. Cisco Roots

    Cisco Roots Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Maple Valley WA
    Name:
    Cisco
    Current Bike:
    Yeti SB140 LR
    They do but more so than interacting on the forum, I much more enjoy getting out and riding trails with folks on this site. I have made some great friends here and this will be basically my last chance to get in a ride with my many of my brothas on IMTB.
     
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  9. MrGreedom

    MrGreedom Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Ryan
    Current Bike:
    BH Lynx6
    I might just have to bail on the ride I was going to do tomorrow and save myself for this ride.
     
  10. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    It's been fun riding with you Cisco, especially since I've been able to nerd out on music while climbing. I'll try to weasel out of my wife's Sunday hike and join you.
     
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  11. Fueledbyex8

    Fueledbyex8 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Whittier
    Name:
    Albert
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower
    Count me in brothah" Cisco! Your a really cool guy, can't wait to see those ride reports from Seattle!! I'm sure you'll find some nice trails up there to ride. Best of luck to you and your familia in your new journey, see you July 9th.
     
  12. Cisco Roots

    Cisco Roots Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Maple Valley WA
    Name:
    Cisco
    Current Bike:
    Yeti SB140 LR
    Nice!
    Yeah man, love our punk rock chats!
    Awesome!
     
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  13. bigringrider101

    bigringrider101 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Winnetka CA
    Name:
    Berni Avila
    Current Bike:
    Jones Space Frame Ti truss for
    I already have plans Cisco, otherwise I'd be there for sure.
    Have an awesome ride and good luck on your relocation.
     
  14. StrandLeper

    StrandLeper Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Timothy M. Ryan
    Current Bike:
    SC Bronson 1x/Pivot 429 1x xtr
    Bummed we never got the chance to ride. Good luck in the PNW!
     
  15. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Looooong shot for me, but I'll check the pulse. Best of luck!
     
  16. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    @Cisco Roots !
    Dang it Cisco!
    1. You are leaving and,
    2. I have commitments on Sundays.

    Enjoy the ride. Don't forget your SoCal family!
    Gonna miss you dude...
    Mikie
     
  17. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Take Tiger mtn. man!

     
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  18. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Seattle should be great, congratulations on moving to the PNW!
     
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  19. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Just a reminder, an adventure pass is required to park at Switzers picnic/day use area.
    Carpool1.PNG

    I will be driving my truck and I can take an additional three or four riders with bikes and gear if you are interested. I will be at the carpool pick up spot off the 210 fwy at 6:15am
    As you go north on Angeles crest make a right on Milmada Dr and an immediate left on Flanders Rd. Park on the side away from the houses if possible. I will be parked somewhere near the X on the picture below. Silver Honda Ridgeline with a L.A. Kings sticker on back window.
    Carpool.PNG

    Last option, if you prefer to drive yourself and don't have an adventure pass is to park at Clear Creek Junction and wait for the group to come up from Switzers. Just remember that you will have to make the climb out of the canyon in the heat :gag:

    Here's the location of Clear Creek junction at the corner of Angeles Crest and Angeles Forest Hwy
    Carpool2.PNG
     
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  20. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    If I was gonna drive, I'd park at Clear creek junction and then bum a ride with Luis back up the hill to my car when the ride was over. :whistling:
     
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  21. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Sounds good, @Cisco Roots – see you at Switzer Picnic Area parking or as close as parking allows. Blue-gray 4-door Tundra/shell. Thanks for the nav aids, @Luis.
     
  22. MrGreedom

    MrGreedom Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Ryan
    Current Bike:
    BH Lynx6
    Count me in on the shuttle @Luis thanks :thumbsup:
     
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  23. knucklebuster

    knucklebuster Well-Known Member

    Location:
    34.2295° N, 117.2257° W
    Name:
    Dave
    Current Bike:
    Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail
    @Cisco Roots, Only got to ride with you a couple times, but good to know you and you're definitely one of the good guys and an excellent rider.
    Best of luck In Seattle.
     
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  24. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    We ain't saying goodbye! He's opening the Seattle branch office of IMTB.
     
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  25. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    @Cisco Roots Hey dude - I don't think we've ever ridden together, but best wishes in your relocation. So much to love about Seattle and the riding around there. Wishing you the best - and have a great ride tomorrow! :cool: :thumbsup:
     
  26. Ricardo

    Ricardo Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Rancho Cucamonga
    Name:
    Ricardo
    Current Bike:
    Specialized Fuse Expert
    Hi there! I'm new here. I'm on holidays here and just found this forum and wanted to have a ride. I was wondering If I could join as well in Luis shuttle. Let me know. Cheers, Ricardo
     
  27. Cougar

    Cougar Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Washington City, UT (near St. George)
    Name:
    Craig
    Current Bike:
    '14 Turner Burner
    Good luck Cisco! Glad I was able to ride with you in person before you abandoned us ;)
     
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  28. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Welcome Ricardo. You are about to be quizzed to make sure you are real and not some sort of marketing scam. Don't take it personally - we are a very friendly bunch. Just doing our due diligence.

    That said...

    Tell us about your riding background, bike, riding preferences etc.
     
  29. Ricardo

    Ricardo Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Rancho Cucamonga
    Name:
    Ricardo
    Current Bike:
    Specialized Fuse Expert
    no issues herzalot, I understand. I have family here and come twice a year. I am living in Switzerland right now and ride mtb since 3 years. Riding kind of enduro in the alps with a full suspension bike. Right now, I have 3 bikes, two in Switzerland and a 3rd one here, bought in Craiglist. Specialized fuse, a 650b+.

    hope it helps!
     
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  30. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Your accent kinda gives you away as being from the British Isles, and not from Rancho Cucamonga....

    People in RC are never "on holidays" and do not sign off with "cheers." Just sayin.' Not that we have anything against Limeys, understand. We just like truth in advertizing. o_O
     
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