The EFF COVID Sandberg to Lake Hughes and Back Ride

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  1. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Ride Name: The EFF COVID Sandberg to Lake Hughes and Back Ride
    When: Saturday April 25th
    Time: 7:30am meet time at Golden Eagle Trailhead
    Where: Sandberg, Ca
    Ride Description or Details:
    LSD: Long Slow Distance. Combination of Singletrack, Fire Road, and SOT. A wilderness ride with great views! Gravel and Singlespeeders welcome!
    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location: Sandberg, Ca. Same location as the Golden Eagle Trailhead at 7:30am
    Skill Level: Advanced
    Ride Pace: Social Cruise
    Type of Ride: Out and Back
    Rider Limit: No limit but it’s a big ride.
    Anticipated Mileage: 55+
    Elevation Gain: 8400 feet
    Ride Duration: 7+ Hours
    Previous Ride Reports: Yeah, I gotta find it.
    Possible Bail-Outs: It’s an out and back so most likely turn around.
    Facilities: None at the trailhead, but there is a small store in Lake Hughes at the turn around.
    Food/water suggestions: You know me, I’m bringing 100oz Camelbak laced with Tailwind and a 24 ounce water bottle of pure water. I also bring a couple food bars for a ride like this.
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    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  2. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

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    I f@ck’n hate you @Mikie...:mad:
     
    Voodoo Tom, Apr 24, 2020
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  3. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    But I’ll see you in the morning...:inlove:
     
    Voodoo Tom, Apr 24, 2020
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  4. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

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    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Please? Cuz I KNOW we will have a ton of takers!
     
    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  5. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    I’d pay money to watch somebody do it on a single speed...
     
    Voodoo Tom, Apr 24, 2020
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  6. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    @mtnbikej ... paging mtnbikej.
    @Faust29 ... bikes out of impound yet?
     
    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  7. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

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    Mark Whitaker
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    Giant XTC with pedals
    Wall of Death thingamajigger in there? F that. :Roflmao
     
    Runs with Scissors, Apr 24, 2020
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  8. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

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    Tom Kokkinakis
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    Voodoo Tom, Apr 24, 2020
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  9. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

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    Name:
    Mikie Watson
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    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    We have a singletrack go-around, so see you in the morning!:thumbsup:
     
    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  10. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

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    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
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    Prolly not, but all y'all have fun. Bof' of youse. :facepalm::eek::rolleyes:

    Hotter than Hades tomorrow, and I just can't get up that early.
     
    Runs with Scissors, Apr 24, 2020
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  11. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

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    Name:
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    I gots some bikes.
    I have 49,000 items on the to-do list before the movers come next week. I am chained to the house.
     
    Faust29, Apr 24, 2020
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  12. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    :rolleyes: #lostpriorities
     
    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  13. SS Barby

    SS Barby Well-Known Member

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    Name:
    Barby
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    How much because that is my plan
     
    SS Barby, Apr 24, 2020
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  14. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
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    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Not a problem! We’ll be hanging around 5,000 feet most of the day! See you in the morning! :thumbsup:
     
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  15. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
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    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
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    This is the type of ride I live for!!! :cautious: :confused: But, I made plans already. ;)

    Have fun storming the castle!
     
    herzalot, Apr 24, 2020
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  16. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

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    Name:
    Ed
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    If you can start posting these invites before midnight Friday that would be swell.
     
    UPSed, Apr 24, 2020
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  17. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
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    Name:
    Chris
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    Oh please. It was 6:30. :whistling:
     
    herzalot, Apr 24, 2020
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  18. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

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    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Actually for me it was 8:13. I couldn't access the site most of the day.
     
    UPSed, Apr 24, 2020
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  19. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

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    @Mikie, I am bummed that this would happen with such short notice. I am 100+ miles away. :(
     
    SnakeCharmer, Apr 24, 2020
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  20. Steve/Steverino

    Steve/Steverino Member

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    redeemed, r you?
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    Marital preservation!!!!
     
    Steve/Steverino, Apr 24, 2020
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  21. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    I’m confused how that changes anything. I have done once day turn aroundS to a Noble Canyon and back. Go with us buddy!
     
    Mikie, Apr 24, 2020
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  22. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

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    CA
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    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Good ol’ Kamikaze dark to dark shenanigans!
     
    DangerDirtyD, Apr 24, 2020
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  23. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
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    J
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    Sorry.....already have a pre-dawn assault planned.
     
    mtnbikej, Apr 25, 2020
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  24. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    :poop::bang::(:thumbsdown::cry::cry::cry:
     
    mountaingirl sara, Apr 25, 2020
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  25. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    You'll be ready again soon enough. :thumbsup:
     
    Faust29, Apr 25, 2020
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  26. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

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    joe
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    Actually, I'm glad he posted it last minute...:laugh:
     
    Grego, Apr 25, 2020
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  27. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thx Steve, I’ll STFU and take it like a woman :)
    Hope you’re transition is going well!
     
    mountaingirl sara, Apr 26, 2020
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