I have +2 confirmed for this ride just don't know how to update my RSVP.

Oh yeah and be sure to bring a bell. Wearing it is a must. We don't want these trails to get closed to MTBs.

Romero Canyon Rd - which starts just a little bit further down Camino Ciello from the top of San Ysidro - looks like an all downhill fireroad run. Has anyone tried it?

I believe Romero has single tac as well as fire road? Not sure it is worth the shuttle up to ride down it?

Most recent comments I read were that there used to be some single tracks, but that most were bulldozed and that most of the remaining ones have been closed. I guess "is it worth it?" is a relative assessment considering that we're all driving 3-4 hours to even get to the starting point. Would it be worth all that hassle just to come down a fire road? No. But if I was goign to do all three trails in one day and document them (which I plan to do) then yes.

video looks awesome. have fun!

Thanks for the info update. Its been a while since I have done Romero from the top. I liked Cold Springs and San Ysidro better so I have stuck to those. I rode the bottom half of Romero a few months ago it was intermediate single track (Reminds me of El Prieto if you've rode this trail) followed up by fire road. I may try out this one once on this trip to scope it out for the future.

Hi All - I have two friends who would like to RSVP to this event. How can I sign up for them?

Evelyn the directions from the base of the trail back to Manning Park are here just for reference. That doesn't mean you're going to be left by yourself on the trail!

Anyone who rides with me will not get left behind. I'm slow! And I'll be taking lots of photos. So if you want a photo of yourself, don't get too far ahead!

My plan: 1st trail, Romero, 2nd: San Ysidro, 3rd: Cold Springs. But that's not necessarily the plan for everyone so choose the rides that you think suit your skill level the best.

Thanks Mark for the additional information. Beside the bell, helmet, and gloves, do I need knee and elbow pads?

If you have pads, bring them. If not, just be careful.

Pads are a good thing for these trails. They are mostly all down hill so why not? Why not wear them if you have them. Cold Springs has a fairly long rough section that any landing on the ground would be on hard ground or rock. San Ysidro has a relatively short rock garden with somewhat more exposure than Cold Springs. Evelyn- someone will stay with you.

Matt lots of us have extra parts and extra bikes. What do you need? Worst case, you can help us all out by driving for us and I assure you we'll return the favor on another shuttle run.

I lost a whole piece of my thru-axle on a previous ride and didn't even realize it till later. I was able to convince a retailer to sell me an axle off a new bike, but it looks like I am still missing a sleeve that goes between the axle and dropout. I think I will be able to ride without it for now. So I am back to 'Yes'

Matt: Zip ties and duct tape... my two best friends.

I usually bike up first before I go down. This will be my first down hill ride only. I am in.

have fun everyone..

Peter Get well soon buddy. I hope you're ok.

thanks

Peter! WTF I'll call you later today. Super sorry to hear you are injured.

Evelyn,
I have a spare full face and knee and elbow pads if you still want to go.
Lisa

Eveyln, both Lisa and I are going to bring extra gear (pads).

Lisa and Mark, if you both bring extra gears I will go. I am size small. Hopefully, everything will fit.

Evelyn i have some leg and arm protection that will fit. Maybe a full face as well?

Chris, I change my RSVP back to Yes but it did not show up. Would you help? I have no clue how this work.

Chris. Mark said you are looking for a driver to get a vehicle up to SB tomorrow? I plan to meet you at 5 at Whiteman so if you need me to drive I can.

Well I finally arrived at my swank Super 8 motel in Goleta (yeah I was too cheap to stay in Montecito or SB). Cool thing is there's internet! Anyway, glad we have Paul to drive one of the vehicles to SB. And I'll volunteer one run as a driver if needed.