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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
C'mon you martial-artists, you think you got what it takes, come to
Denver and ride Dakota Ridge Trail. I did it - the hard way (south to north), and had to walk 50% of the way. If your balance & timing is superbly developed as you have yourself convinced, this trail is the test. Personally, the rating where one guy says "I have decided I like falling on this trail better than Apex, this trail has caused me severe blood loss", says it all. I think most of you self-claimed martial-arts masters wouldn't last seconds on this trail, and your balance is quite lacking. This also is directed at WTF/USTU Korean Tiger level fighters & exhibitionists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.trailcentral.com/trail/tr....php?trail=102 RE wrote: Trail Rating: 3 September 16, 2005 I've only been riding for a few months and found out the hard way how difficult this trail was. Its bad enough for me the elevation. Combine that with hikers and experienced riders equals son of a B. But I'll get my practice 5am everyday on green mtn. One day I will beat Dakota Ridge!! Nasy wrote: Trail Rating: 4 September 08, 2005 Take the black dimond rating seriously! i started halucinating at the top of Dakota Ridge. Its not your mama's climb, but the downhill reminds me of why i moved to Colorado. the north to south (dakota to red rocks) route does get easier at red rocks, but pace yourself because theres plenty of uphill still to come. Great ride but be ready to carry your bike uphill a bit. Great views and some kick-ass downhill sections. If you're confident on a bike its sick. P.S. i didnt bring my hardtail (bad idea) Lopezinthebasement wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 06, 2005 I have decided that I like falling on this trail better than falling on Apex. Even though I crush my weak friends with superior lung capacity due to extensive training, this trail has caused me blood loss. no_tracks wrote: Trail Rating: 4 October 23, 2003 Dakota Ridge KICKS ASS. It's one of the most technical trails I've been on. Rode from north to south. A few sections were so difficult that I had to push my bike (especially that short, steep uphill right after zoro trail). I loved the boulders!!! I'll be back there very soon. Red Rocks trail is good as well, though not as much fun as Dakota Ridge. It's an excellent loop. One remark , though, Dakota Ridge is definetelly not a blue diamond - it's a real diamond if not more!!! I do not recommend it to novices. Intermediates can try it just to get a feel of this type of riding (they should be prepared to carry their bike half the way). CRS wrote: Trail Rating: 3 October 22, 2003 10 Years ago, this trail much easier than now on top of the hogback. Most of the rock was covered with dirt. Lots of trail use has worn most of this dirt anyway and it's gotten very technical. (still fun, but scary in places). It should be rated with a black diamond. MeMrS wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 02, 2003 Holy Cr*p! Dakota Ridge has some serious terrain! I'm a beginner. I sucked it up. And I loved it. Some of the rocks & steps seem unridable, but my friend tells me that people can ride the whole way. THAT I would like to see. EXTREMEPLEZ wrote: Trail Rating: 4 April 26, 2003 I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS ON TOP RATED DOWNHILL TRAILS, THIS TRAIL IS THE MOST CHALENGING TRAIL THAT I HAVE EVER DONE. Crash wrote: Trail Rating: 4 May 27, 2003 First let me state that I am a beginner. Before this ride I have only put 140 miles on my mountain bike and only on fairly easy mountains (lair o' the bear and green mountain). Before my attempt at matthews winters I have only riden in my clipless one time. In addition, by the time we reached the top of dakota ridge it began to rain. For those who are familiar with the trail you know that the combination of a new rider, in clipless pedals, on matthews winters, in the rain definitely spells disaster. And it did. A word of caution to new clipless riders: when your shoes get muddy it is not easy to get out of the clips. I had to have fallen on my a** at least a dozen times. I have bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts to verify every fall taken. But the absolute insane thing is ..... I can't wait to go again. marc_134 wrote: Trail Rating: 4 August 05, 2002 Dakota Ridge kicked my ass, but I will train on easier stuff, and I shall return. Nick wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 30, 2002 This trail kicked my ***. Beware to any beginnners out there. Dakota Ridge will kick your *** with its steps and hard climbs through trail where you can't tell where the trail is. Morrison Slide and Red Rocks trail are a good time, although we had to hike a ways through the switchbacks heading up through the red rocks. |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
A badger in the hand is worth two in the bush.. wrote:
wrote: C'mon you martial-artists, you think you got what it takes, come to Denver and ride Dakota Ridge Trail. I did it - the hard way (south to north), and had to walk 50% of the way. If your balance & timing is superbly developed as you have yourself convinced, this trail is the test. Personally, the rating where one guy says "I have decided I like falling on this trail better than Apex, this trail has caused me severe blood loss", says it all. I think most of you self-claimed martial-arts masters wouldn't last seconds on this trail, and your balance is quite lacking. This also is directed at WTF/USTU Korean Tiger level fighters & exhibitionists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.trailcentral.com/trail/tr....php?trail=102 RE wrote: Trail Rating: 3 September 16, 2005 I've only been riding for a few months and found out the hard way how difficult this trail was. Its bad enough for me the elevation. Combine that with hikers and experienced riders equals son of a B. But I'll get my practice 5am everyday on green mtn. One day I will beat Dakota Ridge!! Nasy wrote: Trail Rating: 4 September 08, 2005 Take the black dimond rating seriously! i started halucinating at the top of Dakota Ridge. Its not your mama's climb, but the downhill reminds me of why i moved to Colorado. the north to south (dakota to red rocks) route does get easier at red rocks, but pace yourself because theres plenty of uphill still to come. Great ride but be ready to carry your bike uphill a bit. Great views and some kick-ass downhill sections. If you're confident on a bike its sick. P.S. i didnt bring my hardtail (bad idea) Lopezinthebasement wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 06, 2005 I have decided that I like falling on this trail better than falling on Apex. Even though I crush my weak friends with superior lung capacity due to extensive training, this trail has caused me blood loss. no_tracks wrote: Trail Rating: 4 October 23, 2003 Dakota Ridge KICKS ASS. It's one of the most technical trails I've been on. Rode from north to south. A few sections were so difficult that I had to push my bike (especially that short, steep uphill right after zoro trail). I loved the boulders!!! I'll be back there very soon. Red Rocks trail is good as well, though not as much fun as Dakota Ridge. It's an excellent loop. One remark , though, Dakota Ridge is definetelly not a blue diamond - it's a real diamond if not more!!! I do not recommend it to novices. Intermediates can try it just to get a feel of this type of riding (they should be prepared to carry their bike half the way). CRS wrote: Trail Rating: 3 October 22, 2003 10 Years ago, this trail much easier than now on top of the hogback. Most of the rock was covered with dirt. Lots of trail use has worn most of this dirt anyway and it's gotten very technical. (still fun, but scary in places). It should be rated with a black diamond. MeMrS wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 02, 2003 Holy Cr*p! Dakota Ridge has some serious terrain! I'm a beginner. I sucked it up. And I loved it. Some of the rocks & steps seem unridable, but my friend tells me that people can ride the whole way. THAT I would like to see. EXTREMEPLEZ wrote: Trail Rating: 4 April 26, 2003 I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS ON TOP RATED DOWNHILL TRAILS, THIS TRAIL IS THE MOST CHALENGING TRAIL THAT I HAVE EVER DONE. Crash wrote: Trail Rating: 4 May 27, 2003 First let me state that I am a beginner. Before this ride I have only put 140 miles on my mountain bike and only on fairly easy mountains (lair o' the bear and green mountain). Before my attempt at matthews winters I have only riden in my clipless one time. In addition, by the time we reached the top of dakota ridge it began to rain. For those who are familiar with the trail you know that the combination of a new rider, in clipless pedals, on matthews winters, in the rain definitely spells disaster. And it did. A word of caution to new clipless riders: when your shoes get muddy it is not easy to get out of the clips. I had to have fallen on my a** at least a dozen times. I have bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts to verify every fall taken. But the absolute insane thing is ..... I can't wait to go again. marc_134 wrote: Trail Rating: 4 August 05, 2002 Dakota Ridge kicked my ass, but I will train on easier stuff, and I shall return. Nick wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 30, 2002 This trail kicked my ***. Beware to any beginnners out there. Dakota Ridge will kick your *** with its steps and hard climbs through trail where you can't tell where the trail is. Morrison Slide and Red Rocks trail are a good time, although we had to hike a ways through the switchbacks heading up through the red rocks. wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Brag to him about how great Chas is. That should show him. |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
A badger in the hand is worth two in the bush.. wrote: wrote: C'mon you martial-artists, you think you got what it takes, come to Denver and ride Dakota Ridge Trail. I did it - the hard way (south to north), and had to walk 50% of the way. If your balance & timing is superbly developed as you have yourself convinced, this trail is the test. Personally, the rating where one guy says "I have decided I like falling on this trail better than Apex, this trail has caused me severe blood loss", says it all. I think most of you self-claimed martial-arts masters wouldn't last seconds on this trail, and your balance is quite lacking. This also is directed at WTF/USTU Korean Tiger level fighters & exhibitionists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.trailcentral.com/trail/tr....php?trail=102 RE wrote: Trail Rating: 3 September 16, 2005 I've only been riding for a few months and found out the hard way how difficult this trail was. Its bad enough for me the elevation. Combine that with hikers and experienced riders equals son of a B. But I'll get my practice 5am everyday on green mtn. One day I will beat Dakota Ridge!! Nasy wrote: Trail Rating: 4 September 08, 2005 Take the black dimond rating seriously! i started halucinating at the top of Dakota Ridge. Its not your mama's climb, but the downhill reminds me of why i moved to Colorado. the north to south (dakota to red rocks) route does get easier at red rocks, but pace yourself because theres plenty of uphill still to come. Great ride but be ready to carry your bike uphill a bit. Great views and some kick-ass downhill sections. If you're confident on a bike its sick. P.S. i didnt bring my hardtail (bad idea) Lopezinthebasement wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 06, 2005 I have decided that I like falling on this trail better than falling on Apex. Even though I crush my weak friends with superior lung capacity due to extensive training, this trail has caused me blood loss. no_tracks wrote: Trail Rating: 4 October 23, 2003 Dakota Ridge KICKS ASS. It's one of the most technical trails I've been on. Rode from north to south. A few sections were so difficult that I had to push my bike (especially that short, steep uphill right after zoro trail). I loved the boulders!!! I'll be back there very soon. Red Rocks trail is good as well, though not as much fun as Dakota Ridge. It's an excellent loop. One remark , though, Dakota Ridge is definetelly not a blue diamond - it's a real diamond if not more!!! I do not recommend it to novices. Intermediates can try it just to get a feel of this type of riding (they should be prepared to carry their bike half the way). CRS wrote: Trail Rating: 3 October 22, 2003 10 Years ago, this trail much easier than now on top of the hogback. Most of the rock was covered with dirt. Lots of trail use has worn most of this dirt anyway and it's gotten very technical. (still fun, but scary in places). It should be rated with a black diamond. MeMrS wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 02, 2003 Holy Cr*p! Dakota Ridge has some serious terrain! I'm a beginner. I sucked it up. And I loved it. Some of the rocks & steps seem unridable, but my friend tells me that people can ride the whole way. THAT I would like to see. EXTREMEPLEZ wrote: Trail Rating: 4 April 26, 2003 I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS ON TOP RATED DOWNHILL TRAILS, THIS TRAIL IS THE MOST CHALENGING TRAIL THAT I HAVE EVER DONE. Crash wrote: Trail Rating: 4 May 27, 2003 First let me state that I am a beginner. Before this ride I have only put 140 miles on my mountain bike and only on fairly easy mountains (lair o' the bear and green mountain). Before my attempt at matthews winters I have only riden in my clipless one time. In addition, by the time we reached the top of dakota ridge it began to rain. For those who are familiar with the trail you know that the combination of a new rider, in clipless pedals, on matthews winters, in the rain definitely spells disaster. And it did. A word of caution to new clipless riders: when your shoes get muddy it is not easy to get out of the clips. I had to have fallen on my a** at least a dozen times. I have bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts to verify every fall taken. But the absolute insane thing is ..... I can't wait to go again. marc_134 wrote: Trail Rating: 4 August 05, 2002 Dakota Ridge kicked my ass, but I will train on easier stuff, and I shall return. Nick wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 30, 2002 This trail kicked my ***. Beware to any beginnners out there. Dakota Ridge will kick your *** with its steps and hard climbs through trail where you can't tell where the trail is. Morrison Slide and Red Rocks trail are a good time, although we had to hike a ways through the switchbacks heading up through the red rocks. wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. What time do you want to meet at the trailhead, I want to be there to film you as the first one to fall victim to this trail, and watch your ego drown a well deserved death? |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
Troll-o-rama wrote: A badger in the hand is worth two in the bush.. wrote: wrote: C'mon you martial-artists, you think you got what it takes, come to Denver and ride Dakota Ridge Trail. I did it - the hard way (south to north), and had to walk 50% of the way. If your balance & timing is superbly developed as you have yourself convinced, this trail is the test. Personally, the rating where one guy says "I have decided I like falling on this trail better than Apex, this trail has caused me severe blood loss", says it all. I think most of you self-claimed martial-arts masters wouldn't last seconds on this trail, and your balance is quite lacking. This also is directed at WTF/USTU Korean Tiger level fighters & exhibitionists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.trailcentral.com/trail/tr....php?trail=102 RE wrote: Trail Rating: 3 September 16, 2005 I've only been riding for a few months and found out the hard way how difficult this trail was. Its bad enough for me the elevation. Combine that with hikers and experienced riders equals son of a B. But I'll get my practice 5am everyday on green mtn. One day I will beat Dakota Ridge!! Nasy wrote: Trail Rating: 4 September 08, 2005 Take the black dimond rating seriously! i started halucinating at the top of Dakota Ridge. Its not your mama's climb, but the downhill reminds me of why i moved to Colorado. the north to south (dakota to red rocks) route does get easier at red rocks, but pace yourself because theres plenty of uphill still to come. Great ride but be ready to carry your bike uphill a bit. Great views and some kick-ass downhill sections. If you're confident on a bike its sick. P.S. i didnt bring my hardtail (bad idea) Lopezinthebasement wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 06, 2005 I have decided that I like falling on this trail better than falling on Apex. Even though I crush my weak friends with superior lung capacity due to extensive training, this trail has caused me blood loss. no_tracks wrote: Trail Rating: 4 October 23, 2003 Dakota Ridge KICKS ASS. It's one of the most technical trails I've been on. Rode from north to south. A few sections were so difficult that I had to push my bike (especially that short, steep uphill right after zoro trail). I loved the boulders!!! I'll be back there very soon. Red Rocks trail is good as well, though not as much fun as Dakota Ridge. It's an excellent loop. One remark , though, Dakota Ridge is definetelly not a blue diamond - it's a real diamond if not more!!! I do not recommend it to novices. Intermediates can try it just to get a feel of this type of riding (they should be prepared to carry their bike half the way). CRS wrote: Trail Rating: 3 October 22, 2003 10 Years ago, this trail much easier than now on top of the hogback. Most of the rock was covered with dirt. Lots of trail use has worn most of this dirt anyway and it's gotten very technical. (still fun, but scary in places). It should be rated with a black diamond. MeMrS wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 02, 2003 Holy Cr*p! Dakota Ridge has some serious terrain! I'm a beginner. I sucked it up. And I loved it. Some of the rocks & steps seem unridable, but my friend tells me that people can ride the whole way. THAT I would like to see. EXTREMEPLEZ wrote: Trail Rating: 4 April 26, 2003 I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS ON TOP RATED DOWNHILL TRAILS, THIS TRAIL IS THE MOST CHALENGING TRAIL THAT I HAVE EVER DONE. Crash wrote: Trail Rating: 4 May 27, 2003 First let me state that I am a beginner. Before this ride I have only put 140 miles on my mountain bike and only on fairly easy mountains (lair o' the bear and green mountain). Before my attempt at matthews winters I have only riden in my clipless one time. In addition, by the time we reached the top of dakota ridge it began to rain. For those who are familiar with the trail you know that the combination of a new rider, in clipless pedals, on matthews winters, in the rain definitely spells disaster. And it did. A word of caution to new clipless riders: when your shoes get muddy it is not easy to get out of the clips. I had to have fallen on my a** at least a dozen times. I have bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts to verify every fall taken. But the absolute insane thing is ..... I can't wait to go again. marc_134 wrote: Trail Rating: 4 August 05, 2002 Dakota Ridge kicked my ass, but I will train on easier stuff, and I shall return. Nick wrote: Trail Rating: 4 June 30, 2002 This trail kicked my ***. Beware to any beginnners out there. Dakota Ridge will kick your *** with its steps and hard climbs through trail where you can't tell where the trail is. Morrison Slide and Red Rocks trail are a good time, although we had to hike a ways through the switchbacks heading up through the red rocks. wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Brag to him about how great Chas is. That should show him. Chas likely has been there and will agree with everything said in this post. |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Are you brave enough to fight GiChoke? |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
LIBERATOR wrote:
wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Are you brave enough to fight GiChoke? Libby, don't you know GiChoke uses magic and stuff to win? *nobody* fights GiChoke... P. |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
"A badger in the hand is worth two in the bush.."
wrote: LIBERATOR wrote: wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Are you brave enough to fight GiChoke? Libby, don't you know GiChoke uses magic and stuff to win? *nobody* fights GiChoke... P. If you want to play with the insane troll, please be kind enough to remove the crossposting. -- OK |
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Dakota Ridge Trail [ratings are severe] - Denver, Colorado
A badger in the hand is worth two in the bush.. wrote: LIBERATOR wrote: wow... I feel all challenged and stuff... it's like someone kicked sand in my face and I'm at the pre-pubescent stage where ego is all.. I'm booking a ticket right now... P. Are you brave enough to fight GiChoke? Libby, don't you know GiChoke uses magic and stuff to win? *nobody* fights GiChoke... P. LMAO, you walked him right into humiliation. You mean like when he used magick to get kicked in the head and consequently his head swelled up with that big knot on it? LOL, you remember that? |
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