Santa Ana Epic.....

A buddy of mine has asked me to accompany him on a ride he's had his eyes on for a while. His idea is to start in Corona, ride to Indian Truck train, up ITT to MD to Santiago Peak, then over to Sierra Peak, then back down Skyline and return to Corona. He's tried it a few times, but has always quit and taken a bail out down bedford. Why did he ask me to do it with him? Because he knows I won't quit and if I keep going he will too.

Its not a particularly fun loop, but its something he's always wanted to do. I'm planning on giving it a try with him and hopefully he will last longer than Bedford this time. haha

Anyway, I've never ridden the Main Divide going from Motorway to Beeks. Is it as painful going that direction as it is from Beeks to Motorway? I would think it isn't, but on the surface it seem like it would be that tough going the other direction either (but we know what that is like).

The other thing we're worried about is having enough water. I think I would be fine with a camel back and 2 large bottles, but he is willing to ride up Bedford the day before and hide some bottles.

 

See, we need an "Ask J" section.

 

I was thinking the same thing. haha

 

39 miles in the mountains and 8000 feet... He's going to call that a social cruise.

 

You also have Eagle Rd as a bail out if you run out of water or (Skinsuit for some extra fun) . From lower hj to the peak is the worst of it. From Motorway to Beeks is about the same as Beeks to Motorway in my opinion. Should be a fun ride! Post how it goes.

 

Sounds like a super worthy outing. Have fun!

I like your thinking @moto knight...Skinsuit finish.

 

I will share what I know. I have only ridden from Motorway to Eagle Rd....and that climb is a little tough. From there on, I imagine that the climbs are steep and loose, just based on how fast and slippery they are going from Beeks to Motorway. Once you make it to Pleasant's all the hard climbing is over.

I know I'm gonna have to do it sometime. Main Divide is already getting slippery just from 4 Corners to Motorway. I could only imagine how it is to Beeks'.

Water for me wouldn't be an issue.....especially in these temps. Sounds like 100 oz. + (2) 24 oz bottles would be a lot for me....but I'm not normal.

The climb from Holy Jim to the Peak actually scares me more than the other side of Main Divide....those climbs are all pretty short. Steep, but short.

Sounds like a fun day on the bike though. Social cruise for sure.

At the least, push on past Bedford to Eagle at the minimum.

I hope you are planning on the mtn bike and not the crossbike.

 

Can't wait to join you. But - if you don't see me - I'm probably way up ahead of you. Just go.