March 6, 2010 8:30 AM. 39 attended.
Salmon Falls Trail - Strong Beginners and Intermediate Rider
Meet at the Starbucks in El Dorado Hills (N/E corner of Francisco Drive and Green Valley Rd across from Safeway) at 8:30am and be ready to roll by about 8:45am. We'll drive/carpool to the Salmon Falls Bridge trailhead on Salmon Falls Rd (there's not a lot of parking space). The plan is to ride the Salmon Falls (Darrington) Trail for an "out and back". I don't plan on taking the "Hill of Death" (Flagstaff) this time, but there are some hills and you should still break a good sweat. We'll take breaks as needed but they'll mostly be short - except for a snack break at the turnaround point. This is another ride that should help with your conditioning. Riders should be comfortable with their mountain bike skills (shifting, braking, etc) and be in decent shape. Ride length should be about 3 hours total (maybe more for if the pace is on the slower side. Depending on the turnout, we may split into two groups (Strong Beginner and Intermediate Plus).
Let's go for pizza at Mountain Mikes (by the Starbucks) after the ride.
Helmets are required, and I recommend gloves and drinks/snacks (water bottle or camel pack). This is not a trail for hybrid bikes and your bike should be in good mechanical condition. You should carry a spare tube and the equipment to change a flat. Please have your bike ready to go before you get there (air, chain lubricated, adjustments, etc).
Light rain will not cancel this ride, however heavy rain may cancel. Check site 2 hours before the ride to see if it is cancelled - Please call me [masked] (cell) if you have any questions.
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Lisa S
Thanks Phred. Hope I don't fall off a cliff and get a "boo boo".
Posted February 14, 2010 at 7:42 PM -
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Phred
Thx Blaine. All who were on the waiting list have been added. I am sure Blaine and I will accept any help to herd the cats. If you are interested in helping lead or sweep just let us know.
Posted February 14, 2010 at 9:03 PM -
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A former member
I'm coming from the Auburn side so I will meet up at the trail head parking lot.
Posted February 23, 2010 at 8:36 PM -
Chris Zarges
I will be driving in from Wheatland and will meet up with the group at the trailhead. I have room for one for carpooling if anybody lives in this general area (lincoln, etc...).
Posted February 24, 2010 at 8:59 AM -
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Terry
Absolutely. Was there any question that I would be in the back of the pack anyway??
Posted February 25, 2010 at 5:57 AM -
Phred
Looks like we will be having some fun on Saturday. The trail will be wet, so please come with safety in mind. Have fun, but be cautious. Is there any folks looking to roll with the faster paced pack lead by Blaine. Just curious if folks have given it some thought.
Posted March 3, 2010 at 7:58 PM -
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A former member
I will try to hang with Blaine's group
Posted March 4, 2010 at 8:35 PM -
Phred
@ Dannette and Paul, there is room. I know Dannette is going to give Blaine a run for his money. :o)
Posted March 5, 2010 at 1:06 PM -
Todd Pearce
If I am not at Starbucks, I will be at Trailhead and I guess I am bringing Will So you better move him from wait list to yes list, as you know will he just shows up like a bad rash.
Posted March 5, 2010 at 7:15 PM -
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Todd Pearce
I guess if I got moved to the waitlist, Will will be getting his own transportation. Have fun on your ride
Posted March 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM -
Danette
I've been moved up to the "yes" list! I'm not sure about going with the advanced group, however. Depends on how advanced they're going to be!
Posted March 5, 2010 at 10:14 PM -
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Phred
I want to thank Blaine for taking on leading the faster paced pack. I also would like to thank Blaine, Mike Schoellkopf, Shawn, Jeffery B. and Rob for helping every one thru the water and over the bridge. I guess the lake was higher than I expected. duh.
Posted March 6, 2010 at 3:52 PM -
Vida Morhain
Just for fun... I threw together some of the pics and video I shot.
Enjoy!http://picasaweb.google.com/czuml09/RecentlyUpdated02?fea...
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Tomek
Vida
Great video. Captured all the excitement, and the "hardship" of the coolest ride this year to date. I also liked the music you chose "Queen" and Freddy still rocks. Thank YouPosted March 10, 2010 at 6:29 AM -
Ron Z
Vida good job on that video. I like the heavy breathing when you were walking through the water.
Posted March 10, 2010 at 8:30 AM -
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Shawn Ralls
Vida your video is an unexpected bonus to the 'Epic Ride'. Two thumbs up!
Posted March 10, 2010 at 7:37 PM -
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Jeannette Kelly
Had to back search to watch, another great one, very very entertaining.
Posted April 30, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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PhredEvent HostGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerI had a great time on one of the more challenging trails. I am not sure who's idea it was to ford the river, but I think a ferry boat would have been a nice touch. haha It just added to the experience of MTB riding.
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Tracy JueGroup SupporterThanks Phred and Blaine for organizing the ride. Thanks everyone for hanging in there when we crossed the creek.
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Vida MorhainVideo VidaWOW! What an FUN ride on SFT and DITTO on all the comments. Ok, I may be biased, but HW group is blessed with the most positive, encouraging, and simply...THE MOST AWESOME mtb riders ;>)) I'd ride with y'all anywhere, even across lakes, LOL! BIG thanks to PB&J for your SUPURB leadership and group support!!!
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Shawn RallsGroup SupporterWOW! Every time I go on a really fun ride and think 'how can this be topped', a ride like today's comes along and blows me away with a fun factor off the charts. Phred and Blaine thanks for making it happen!!! Big thanks also to all the peeps who came out. You're the biggest reason it was so enjoyable.
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Chris ZargesGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerWhat a great ride and you couldn't have asked for nicer weather. I'm glad I took the high road rather than the bridge that was partly under water :) I know, where is my sense of adventure, right?.... Thanks Phred for posting the ride. What a great time....
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Ron ZROCKET RON, Assistant OrganizerI sure am glad I made the yes list This was one of the best rides I have been on. Fording the lake was interesting, perfect weather, lots of new riders and the rest of the gang. I give this ride a 10 thanks Phred!
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Todd PearceRoadrunnerWhat can I say about todays ride, well there was DIRT and that should be enough but I will add that next time I will have my "Go Go Gadget Floaties" installed on bike. Oh and Will should carry some Mitty Putty or JB Weld with him from now on. The Pizza and Beer was good after the ride as well--{thanks for letting me mooch} And Thanks to Steve and Tracy for getting me back home. All in All it was a Pretty DARN good day. Much THANKS to Phred and Blaine for hosting the ride.
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TomekGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerJUST AWESOME. Good trail, good company, and weather was great. What a great day. I hope that the temporary setbacks suffered by Will and Antoni will be just temporary and Will will be back on the trail with his new bike in no time. Antoni hope you get better really quick. By the way the pizza party really hit the spot after ride.
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DanetteGroup SupporterGreat ride, Phred! Thank you Blaine for taking us up the hill of death! : ) Also, big thanks to the guys for helping us get our bikes across the river! Now that was a water crossing! What a great group!
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KimGrace the Co-Trail Sweeper, Group Supporter+1 guestFun, fun, fun and well attended ride today! We even got to go swimming! Had a blast.
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PerryGroup Supporter+1 guestWhat a fantastic ride; probably one of the best that I've been on for a while. It was just the right amount of challenge regardless of your level and just beautiful country. It was also a great ride to "get your feet wet" . . . :-) Thanks Phred and all!
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Amber ForestThis was the funnest ride I've been on. Who knew it was going to turn into a duathalon. Lol. Thanks everybody for making this such a great group to hang with. It's good to know you.
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Is anyone willing to lead a faster paced group? If so, please email me and we can chat logistics. If we have two grps, then I will open the ride limit up to include all on the waiting list. Thx.