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RR: Little Raven and SSV
What started out as a easy casual ride at Golden Gate, quickly changed
when Keith called and said he was convinced that an out and back on the newly improved Little Raven (thanks Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance) and then an all downhill ride on south Saint Vrain was the way to go. I said, I think you wanted an easy ride. So, Sunday we find ourselves at the Roosevelt National Forest. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730287.jpg So, I have never ridden here and from the pictures I have seen I figured I was in for an eye opening experience. Not to be caught without the goods, I grabbed the Ventana for the squish value. Now I remember why I bought this bike. We started with a trip up and down Little Raven. For some this might seem easy, for me it was an experience. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730288.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730289.jpg Although it started out smooth, it quickly turns into a rock garden strewn funfest very reminiscent of what I used to ride in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730290.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730293.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730294.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730297.jpg I managed my way through a good portion of it, but it was a little easier coming down it. As if the rocks weren't enough, I met my most hated nemesis... The skinny bridge. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730299.jpg Oddly enough I cleaned this on the way up, but had a terrible time on the way down. I call these my nemesis because, back on the east coast these things were all over the trails of the NJ Pine Barrens. The difference there is that they were always wet and slimy. At the top, we turned around and hammered down. Fun fun fun! Keith rocked the rocks! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730304.jpg On the way over to South Saint Vrain, I stopped for a view. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730306.jpg And now the super fun begins. I have to say that SSV was the most fun I have had on the trail since moving to Colorado. The smile never left my face the entire way down. Although I only cleared about 90% (the nasty part that goes straight down to the fire road was justly walked), I think this is just enough to bring out the kid in anyone. All I will say about the next few pictures is "way too much fun"! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730308.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730312.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730313.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730314.jpg And this bike is what this trail is about! Finally a trail worthy of it's beef (that I can actually ride ). http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730316.jpg And lest there be any doubt that I do have some ability in my old bones... http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730317.jpg Yes, I am actually in a picture for a change. Notice the tongue action. I think it helps my balance. I was riding the best I have in a long time. Then it happened. I got a little too cocky and tried to go over this easy boulder. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730318.jpg It was a little deceiving. I didn't realize the drop on the other side was bigger than I thought. A little too far forward and I went flying. The superman pose smack into the ground. Still, the smile never left my face. More rocky fun. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730319.jpg And some skinny stuff. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730320.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730321.jpg And finally some smart trail builders. LEAVE THE DAMN LOG OVERS! They are fun! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730322.jpg Keith gets his groove on. This was much nastier than it looks. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730323.jpg I am coming back here before the end of the season to catch it all on video! -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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RR: Little Raven and SSV
On Aug 19, 7:11 pm, Ride-A-Lot wrote:
What started out as a easy casual ride at Golden Gate, quickly changed when Keith called and said he was convinced that an out and back on the newly improved Little Raven (thanks Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance) and then an all downhill ride on south Saint Vrain was the way to go. I said, I think you wanted an easy ride. So, Sunday we find ourselves at the Roosevelt National Forest. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730287.jpg So, I have never ridden here and from the pictures I have seen I figured I was in for an eye opening experience. Not to be caught without the goods, I grabbed the Ventana for the squish value. Now I remember why I bought this bike. We started with a trip up and down Little Raven. For some this might seem easy, for me it was an experience. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730288.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730289.jpg Although it started out smooth, it quickly turns into a rock garden strewn funfest very reminiscent of what I used to ride in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730290.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730293.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730294.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730297.jpg I managed my way through a good portion of it, but it was a little easier coming down it. As if the rocks weren't enough, I met my most hated nemesis... The skinny bridge. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730299.jpg Oddly enough I cleaned this on the way up, but had a terrible time on the way down. I call these my nemesis because, back on the east coast these things were all over the trails of the NJ Pine Barrens. The difference there is that they were always wet and slimy. At the top, we turned around and hammered down. Fun fun fun! Keith rocked the rocks! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730304.jpg On the way over to South Saint Vrain, I stopped for a view. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730306.jpg And now the super fun begins. I have to say that SSV was the most fun I have had on the trail since moving to Colorado. The smile never left my face the entire way down. Although I only cleared about 90% (the nasty part that goes straight down to the fire road was justly walked), I think this is just enough to bring out the kid in anyone. All I will say about the next few pictures is "way too much fun"! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730308.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730312.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730313.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730314.jpg And this bike is what this trail is about! Finally a trail worthy of it's beef (that I can actually ride ). http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730316.jpg And lest there be any doubt that I do have some ability in my old bones... http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730317.jpg Yes, I am actually in a picture for a change. Notice the tongue action. I think it helps my balance. I was riding the best I have in a long time. Then it happened. I got a little too cocky and tried to go over this easy boulder. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730318.jpg It was a little deceiving. I didn't realize the drop on the other side was bigger than I thought. A little too far forward and I went flying. The superman pose smack into the ground. Still, the smile never left my face. More rocky fun. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730319.jpg And some skinny stuff. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730320.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730321.jpg And finally some smart trail builders. LEAVE THE DAMN LOG OVERS! They are fun! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730322.jpg Keith gets his groove on. This was much nastier than it looks. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730323.jpg I am coming back here before the end of the season to catch it all on video! -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-owww.schnauzers.ws Very cool stuff. Looks similar to what Geedub and Alex and I rode earlier this month. CDB |
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RR: Little Raven and SSV
Paladin wrote:
Very cool stuff. Looks similar to what Geedub and Alex and I rode earlier this month. CDB Funny you say that. I was telling the others as we were riding that some sections reminded me of some of the stuff in Idaho. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message ... What started out as a easy casual ride at Golden Gate, quickly changed when Keith called and said he was convinced that an out and back on the newly improved Little Raven (thanks Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance) and then an all downhill ride on south Saint Vrain was the way to go. I said, I think you wanted an easy ride. So, Sunday we find ourselves at the Roosevelt National Forest. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730287.jpg So, I have never ridden here and from the pictures I have seen I figured I was in for an eye opening experience. Not to be caught without the goods, I grabbed the Ventana for the squish value. Now I remember why I bought this bike. We started with a trip up and down Little Raven. For some this might seem easy, for me it was an experience. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730288.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730289.jpg Although it started out smooth, it quickly turns into a rock garden strewn funfest very reminiscent of what I used to ride in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730290.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730293.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730294.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730297.jpg I managed my way through a good portion of it, but it was a little easier coming down it. As if the rocks weren't enough, I met my most hated nemesis... The skinny bridge. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730299.jpg Oddly enough I cleaned this on the way up, but had a terrible time on the way down. I call these my nemesis because, back on the east coast these things were all over the trails of the NJ Pine Barrens. The difference there is that they were always wet and slimy. At the top, we turned around and hammered down. Fun fun fun! Keith rocked the rocks! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730304.jpg On the way over to South Saint Vrain, I stopped for a view. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730306.jpg And now the super fun begins. I have to say that SSV was the most fun I have had on the trail since moving to Colorado. The smile never left my face the entire way down. Although I only cleared about 90% (the nasty part that goes straight down to the fire road was justly walked), I think this is just enough to bring out the kid in anyone. All I will say about the next few pictures is "way too much fun"! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730308.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730312.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730313.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730314.jpg And this bike is what this trail is about! Finally a trail worthy of it's beef (that I can actually ride ). http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730316.jpg And lest there be any doubt that I do have some ability in my old bones... http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730317.jpg Yes, I am actually in a picture for a change. Notice the tongue action. I think it helps my balance. I was riding the best I have in a long time. Then it happened. I got a little too cocky and tried to go over this easy boulder. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730318.jpg It was a little deceiving. I didn't realize the drop on the other side was bigger than I thought. A little too far forward and I went flying. The superman pose smack into the ground. Still, the smile never left my face. More rocky fun. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730319.jpg And some skinny stuff. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730320.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730321.jpg And finally some smart trail builders. LEAVE THE DAMN LOG OVERS! They are fun! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730322.jpg Keith gets his groove on. This was much nastier than it looks. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730323.jpg I am coming back here before the end of the season to catch it all on video! -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws Nice. The last few weeks have revived this group some. I'd post something but I'm out of commission with lower back problems. MRI last Friday to see if I blew up a disc. Hopefully I'll learn something today cuz not riding sucks. Gary |
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GeeDubb wrote:
Nice. The last few weeks have revived this group some. I'd post something but I'm out of commission with lower back problems. MRI last Friday to see if I blew up a disc. Hopefully I'll learn something today cuz not riding sucks. Gary Ouch. Good luck. I hope it's nothing serious. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message . .. GeeDubb wrote: Nice. The last few weeks have revived this group some. I'd post something but I'm out of commission with lower back problems. MRI last Friday to see if I blew up a disc. Hopefully I'll learn something today cuz not riding sucks. Gary Ouch. Good luck. I hope it's nothing serious. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws Unfortunately blown discs run in my family. My dad and both my brothers have had major back surgery so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I've been bothered by this thing since 1993 when I popped something while water skiing. It's always gone away but has been chronic since I broke my collar back in Dec. of '05. Now the back of both freaking legs are tingling/numb.....I was good for about 4 miles on the bike before it started hurting (and a loss of leg strength) now it's constant pain for about two straight weeks with nothing easing the pain (lots of ibuprofen, oxycodone, or muscle relaxers). I felt good in Idaho until I switched bikes with CDB and rode his SB up the mountain. It was if a switch was thrown, I started pedaling and the pain started. I still managed to ride the hill but it wasn't a happy ride. The dh was fun but would have been way funner had my back not hurt. So now I wait....... Gary |
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On Aug 20, 3:18 pm, "GeeDubb" wrote:
"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message . .. GeeDubb wrote: Nice. The last few weeks have revived this group some. I'd post something but I'm out of commission with lower back problems. MRI last Friday to see if I blew up a disc. Hopefully I'll learn something today cuz not riding sucks. Gary Ouch. Good luck. I hope it's nothing serious. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws Unfortunately blown discs run in my family. My dad and both my brothers have had major back surgery so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I've been bothered by this thing since 1993 when I popped something while water skiing. It's always gone away but has been chronic since I broke my collar back in Dec. of '05. Now the back of both freaking legs are tingling/numb.....I was good for about 4 miles on the bike before it started hurting (and a loss of leg strength) now it's constant pain for about two straight weeks with nothing easing the pain (lots of ibuprofen, oxycodone, or muscle relaxers). I felt good in Idaho until I switched bikes with CDB and rode his SB up the mountain. It was if a switch was thrown, I started pedaling and the pain started. I still managed to ride the hill but it wasn't a happy ride. The dh was fun but would have been way funner had my back not hurt. So now I wait....... Gary As somebody well accustomed to back issues, that f#cking sucks and we're with you brother. /s |
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RR: Little Raven and SSV
On Aug 19, 9:11 pm, Ride-A-Lot wrote:
What started out as a easy casual ride at Golden Gate, quickly changed when Keith called and said he was convinced that an out and back on the newly improved Little Raven (thanks Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance) and then an all downhill ride on south Saint Vrain was the way to go. I said, I think you wanted an easy ride. So, Sunday we find ourselves at the Roosevelt National Forest. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730287.jpg So, I have never ridden here and from the pictures I have seen I figured I was in for an eye opening experience. Not to be caught without the goods, I grabbed the Ventana for the squish value. Now I remember why I bought this bike. We started with a trip up and down Little Raven. For some this might seem easy, for me it was an experience. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730288.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730289.jpg Although it started out smooth, it quickly turns into a rock garden strewn funfest very reminiscent of what I used to ride in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730290.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730293.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730294.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730297.jpg I managed my way through a good portion of it, but it was a little easier coming down it. As if the rocks weren't enough, I met my most hated nemesis... The skinny bridge. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730299.jpg Oddly enough I cleaned this on the way up, but had a terrible time on the way down. I call these my nemesis because, back on the east coast these things were all over the trails of the NJ Pine Barrens. The difference there is that they were always wet and slimy. At the top, we turned around and hammered down. Fun fun fun! Keith rocked the rocks! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730304.jpg On the way over to South Saint Vrain, I stopped for a view. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730306.jpg And now the super fun begins. I have to say that SSV was the most fun I have had on the trail since moving to Colorado. The smile never left my face the entire way down. Although I only cleared about 90% (the nasty part that goes straight down to the fire road was justly walked), I think this is just enough to bring out the kid in anyone. All I will say about the next few pictures is "way too much fun"! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730308.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730312.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730313.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730314.jpg And this bike is what this trail is about! Finally a trail worthy of it's beef (that I can actually ride ). http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730316.jpg And lest there be any doubt that I do have some ability in my old bones... http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730317.jpg Yes, I am actually in a picture for a change. Notice the tongue action. I think it helps my balance. I was riding the best I have in a long time. Then it happened. I got a little too cocky and tried to go over this easy boulder. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730318.jpg It was a little deceiving. I didn't realize the drop on the other side was bigger than I thought. A little too far forward and I went flying. The superman pose smack into the ground. Still, the smile never left my face. More rocky fun. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730319.jpg And some skinny stuff. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730320.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730321.jpg And finally some smart trail builders. LEAVE THE DAMN LOG OVERS! They are fun! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730322.jpg Keith gets his groove on. This was much nastier than it looks. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/081907/SL730323.jpg I am coming back here before the end of the season to catch it all on video! -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-owww.schnauzers.ws Great stuff, as usual. Terrain wise that seems like some of the stuff we have up here in the Northeast to ride, but the views in your neck still take the cake. Anyway, thanks for the writeup, I'm now inspired to get out this week for my first real ride since I decided to beat up that SUV while on the crotch rocket. It's been too long, it'll be interesting to see what gives first. Knee, lungs or legs, I'm guessing in that order. |
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GeeDubb wrote: SNIP dh was fun but would have been way funner had my back not hurt. Gary Sounds like someone needs to get (a) bent? |
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Little Raven and SSV
On Aug 20, 4:57 pm, CowPunk wrote:
GeeDubb wrote: SNIP dh was fun but would have been way funner had my back not hurt. Gary Sounds like someone needs to get (a) bent? I think off road DH on a 'bent might be, uh, pretty exciting. Hope your back gets better Gary. Nice RR Mitch. That trail looks pretty fun. Textbook rock gardens. Good stuff! Matt |
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