Who's Riding Where???

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  1. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Whiting-Luge-Whiting.

    Oh Now Hundred. See you at Wahoos in an hour. :thumbsup:
     
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  2. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Wrightwood this morning with the not-so-wee lass. One plank per foot. 1000' per run. She has a dental app't in Dana Point at 3 pm. This is why we love MtHigh!

    Maybe I'll test my creak repair on my bike when I get home!
     
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  3. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    They poached. The gate that is at the first straight away takes you back that way. And it is out of bounds.
     
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  4. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Gonna try for an Oaks/Weir loop tomorrow morning.
     
  5. Bill

    Bill Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Bill
    Current Bike:
    it's black
    Anyone interested in the Santa Ana's from the west side (Harding or Maple) to try to catch some snow on Saturday Feb 25th weather permitting? Thinking of the peak if weather and fortitude permit.
     
  6. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    What time?
     
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  7. Bill

    Bill Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Bill
    Current Bike:
    it's black
    I'd aim for 9AMish, but if there's bands of rain at low altitudes would try to schedule around them until we got above the snow line.
     
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  8. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I'm out. I'd have to be home with breakfast by then. Have a safe ride!
     
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  9. Bill

    Bill Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Bill
    Current Bike:
    it's black
    Looks like the storm will be hanging on through Sat. more than I expected so I'm changing the date to Sunday Feb. 26, probably about 9AM. Start at Maple Springs if the storm impacts don't close the canyon. Planning to go up to the snow until it becomes impassable. Might try to descend Motorway if the snow doesn't make Main Divide unridable.
     
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  10. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Considering it looked as though all of Main Divide was covered in snow today, I can only imagine how it'll be come Saturday/Sunday.
     
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  11. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Looks like you'll get to the 2000' level. Maybe.
     
  12. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I think... That's about the bottom of Motorway.

    Good luck, Bill...
     
  13. Old&InTheWay

    Old&InTheWay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange, Ca.
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    2017 Intense Primer Pro
    The gate is approx. 1,850. The water crossing are fun when filled with ice cubes. :D
     
  14. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I can see the snow below the cloud layer from my place right now. I'd say its down to at least 3000ft.
    The last time I saw it this low @Faust29, @Grego, @Trailslayer and I were dumb enough to go to 4 corners. Whilst it was epic up there - we had the same plans as you, try for Motorway - I won't be rushing out to repeat what I think ended up being a good 3mile+ hab to 4 corners. There was no way we could continue along main divide, we ended up walking a fair way back down the road before we could even "ride". I use that term loosely, it was more akin to watching my 3 year old on his balance bike.

    If you strike snow by the time you get to the first guardrail then I wouldn't be trying for 4 corners unless you want to walk a lot.
    4c in the snow.jpg
     
  15. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    And who did we run into… Because he’s always up there! @Old&InTheWay

    That was a fun day…

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  16. solislbc

    solislbc Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Earth
    Name:
    El
    Current Bike:
    2001 GT Zaskar
    You guys and your double suspension rigs with the bigger wheels…smh
     
  17. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    @Lost Kiwi was riding a 26" praying mantis looking contraption from something like 1995. So not everyone had big wheels! On the plus side, he has since come into the 21st century. :)
     
  18. solislbc

    solislbc Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Earth
    Name:
    El
    Current Bike:
    2001 GT Zaskar
    Your description of his bike gave me a good laugh!

    Lot's of sarcasm in my previous posts that I hope most will pick up on. I don't hate on how people choose to participate. What ever ride gives you a good time, get out there and do it. I'm just saying, everything I own identifies as a mountain bike.

    I'm a chill dude, really.

    I'm still laughing at the praying mantis...
     
  19. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    How rude! The Whyte is from 2001, its the Proflex which is a '95* :p


    (*maybe a '96)
     
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  20. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Yes, but....the Whyte looks like it came out of Mad Max. Not saying that's a bad thing...:Roflmao
     
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  21. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    WOW! When making references to a Kiwi, NEVER use Australia! :laugh:
     
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  22. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    It was a reference to a movie and its look/style/world. Not Australia or NZ specifically.

    I've been to Oz three times. Never to NZ, but I still know the difference.

    I can even tell the difference in accent between English, Irish, Australian, and New Zealander.

    Heck, I can pick out a Filipino speaking English blindfolded. Never mind Indian v Pakistani.
     
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  23. Old&InTheWay

    Old&InTheWay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange, Ca.
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    2017 Intense Primer Pro
    2 to 3 feet of snow with an inch of ice on top. I miss the good Ole days in the Santa Anas
     
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  24. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    Sorry, My bad!


    ( Not really, they're both cool in a retro kinda way o_O :cool: )
     
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  25. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    You gotta be careful. Using Australia as a reference to a Kiwi is like using California as a reference to an Arizonian or a Texan, which will get you shot at. :laugh:
     
  26. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I hate to say it but @herzalot's prediction might be correct. I've never seen it this low. Apologies for the poor picture but the cloud and rain eased briefly enough to snap this 15 minutes ago down at Foothill Ranch town center. I think you'd strike snow before you even hit Cadillac right now if you went up STT.
    Santiago snow.jpg
     
  27. Old&InTheWay

    Old&InTheWay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange, Ca.
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    2017 Intense Primer Pro
    Got a good view of Pleasants Peak this morning and the snow went way way down.:thumbsup:
     
  28. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    From the top of Plano Trabuco….

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  29. Bill

    Bill Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Bill
    Current Bike:
    it's black
    Might try something more southern. Is no one interested? Too old to ride in the snow alone.
     
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  30. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    laguna beach
    Name:
    gary fishman
    Current Bike:
    2018 banshee rune
    Lower San Juan might be doable- until maybe the 3-4 mile mark. It usually handles rain well…but this was a lot…might be pretty muddy at the bottom in a few spots .
    My next day to ride is Wed, hope the rain ends early and snow level a little higher
     
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