Southern California Mountain Bikers

This Meetup is cancelled

Intermediate to Advanced - Wintercreek Trail to Sierra Madre

Saturday, August 29, 2009

9:00 AM

Selected By: Chris Ashford

Lucky Baldwins Pub

21 Kersting Ct., Sierra Madre, CA (map)

34.162110 -118.053077

Look for the trailer w/the mtbs on it or call [masked]txt

Selected By: Chris Ashford

Price: $20.00/per person

Refund policy

The Plan:
We load up the bikes onto cars and head to the top of Wilson. Once at the top, we will make our way to Mt Wilson Trail then to the Mt. Wilson Toll Road. After a short stint on the Toll Road, we are back on to the Mt. Wilson Trail then Wintercreek. Both trails are steep, technical and relentless downhill into Sierra Madre. This is not a beginner's ride but it is not an expert ride either. The key to enjoying this ride is staying in control and using good judgment.

It is about 2 hours to the bottom. After a short gear check, food break and rest will will load up and do it again! See the 1PM shuttle announcement.

Logistics/Timing
Lets meet in Sierra Madre at 9:00AM. We need to depart @ 9:15AM - sharp. It will take an hour to get to top and gear up. 10:15AM - 12:15PM - we are on the mountain.

Note:
The plan is to do two shuttles. This is the front side. If you sign up for this one and want to do the second one - the second one is $10. Email me and I can get you on the second one. Finally things are getting really busy. Don't wait until the last minute to sign up.

IMPORTANT:
Mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport, especially for those who tend to take risks. As event organizers we assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your equipment. We are simply a mountain biking “buddy”, nothing more. If you choose to participate you assume all risk involved. Also, please adhere to the following:

* Always wear a helmet when mountain biking. This is mandatory, no exceptions.
* Protective pads, gloves etc are recommended on more technical rides.
* Know your limitations, and do not attempt what you are not comfortable with. Hike-a-bike is no shame.
* Bring at least one spare tube, sunscreen, energy bars/food and enough water. Hydration packs are encouraged.
* If you have radios, toolkit, pump/co2, or first aid kit, bring them.
* Be familiar with and follow trail rules and etiquette.

Brandon C.
The helmet cam will be in full effect this weekend! Unless those fires screw up the mountain access somehow...

Posted August 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Brandon C.
As of this morning I heard the 2 is completely shut down. Also the air quality in Pasadena and the surrounding areas is absolutely HORRIBLE!

Posted August 28, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Chris Ashford
Concur regarding Highway 2 and the smoke. Since we are full I am going to leave this event on the calendar until tomorrow AM @ 6AM - at which time I'll make the call. With the road closed, it is easy - the event isn't going to happen.
Additionally, I looked to the North and the smoke is bad, I also considered South San Juan - even San Diego. There is a fire in Riverside that is smoking up things too. Damn fires. Questions concerns - call 310.230.5520.

Posted August 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Marcela
oh no, my buddy and I had rsvp for this event.

Posted August 28, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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