La tuna canyon weekend Challenge
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pporras at 11.13.09 - 11:56 am
Hello ,This weekend me and some friends (and YOU hopefully) will be riding The La Tuna Loop! Here is the info and hope to see you there. Beginners welcome. There is an alternate route for beginners that all go the same way so you can’t get lost.
Saturday and Sunday Morning
Meet at 7:30 am start at 8am sharp.
Where:
La Tuna Canyon Rd
8300 La Tuna Canyon Road
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Meet me at the metal gate at the beginning of the fire road next to the parking lot
I’ll be riding a Giant Reign X0 im Bald and ill have a Full Face helmet on my camel Pack. I have a red Chevy truck.
Distance: Approx 8-10 Miles
Climbing: Approx 1,800+ Feet
Pedal Time: Approx 1h 30m+
Total Time: Approx 3h+ (breaks, set-up, Pictures, etc...)
Skill Level: Beginner and advanced . depending what route you choose to try.
Eat some breakfast and bring plenty of water for yourself and Don’t forget your helmets.
- No One will be left behind, come out and step it up if you'd like…
For those riders who want to try the single track check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGuy1lb4yc
Questions?
Peter Porras
818-526-3413
email pporras@ascentmedia.com
My Video: http://vimeo.com/7055911
Be there or be Square!!!!!!!!!
Please pass this on to anyone who rides.
Thanks
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oh lord, won't you buy me a mountain bike,
my friends are all roadies,
but it's the dirt that I like
studied hard all my lifetime
all I got's a road bike
oh lord, won't you buy me a mooouuntaaain biiiiiiiike?
-janis joplin
la duderina11.13.09 - 12:05 pm
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Start a routine of checking the thrift shops for old 80s and early 90s mtn bikes.
Look for high end models Klein,Fisher,Specialized, etc.
Don't worry about shocks, rigid is better
Sometimes bargains can be had for super cheap $50. to $100.
Dedicated818 responding to a
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11.13.09 - 1:10 pm
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Rigid with semi-slick will work good in almost any terrain.
Not to much when you feel like the roadie's are whoopin' your ass in an impromptu race, there's always room for a healthy shortcut.
bentstrider responding to a
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11.13.09 - 1:18 pm
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I doubt I could find anything that I would consider rideable in a thrift store honestly.
I can't ride anything lower grade than XTR. doctor's orders.
la duderina responding to a
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11.13.09 - 1:38 pm
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Just look around and be ready to buy as soon as a good deal comes up. My bud got a great deal on a DH bike for like 200 bucks of some auction site....also try craigslist Orange county and san diego since thats where more of the DH racers are....
pporras11.13.09 - 1:57 pm
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I've been meaning to get my mountain bike out to ride, but I never get around to it. One of these days.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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11.13.09 - 2:02 pm
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How about this saturday or sunday
pporras11.13.09 - 2:56 pm
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I only have an XT drive train so I guess I can't ride with you. :-(
mk4524 responding to a
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11.13.09 - 3:22 pm
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Hey Borfo,
You do it and I'll do it the same day for sure.
mk4524 responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
11.13.09 - 3:28 pm
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I'm going to get my breaks fixed next week. I'll let you know.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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11.13.09 - 3:32 pm
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just a little FYI there is a pretty nice canyon gap jump up there in them hills and tommorrow a new traction will be added ,Keep yer eyes out...
pporras11.16.09 - 1:52 pm
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hey all im not racing fontana this weekend after all so ill be riding la tuna canyon instead on saturday and sunday at 8am sharp,feel free to ride with us.
pporras11.20.09 - 10:46 pm
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damn! Missed it! Is this going to be a regular thing and how long does the loop take?
rev106 responding to a
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11.21.09 - 7:49 am
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yes this is a weekly thing. every sunday meet at 730 am sharo and we start at 8 am .....more and more people have started to join me . It s a fun 2 hour loop.
pporras11.21.09 - 1:23 pm
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Cool, I think I'll be able to make it once a month where my race schedule permits.
rev106 responding to a
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11.22.09 - 9:37 am
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cool see you sunday....had a nice group again today. great fun training loop.
pporras11.22.09 - 11:18 am
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Next three sundays of weekends I'll be doing soapbox derby but after that I'm going to come out for sure.
rev106 responding to a
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11.22.09 - 11:23 am
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Hey all we are doing this tonight again as a night ride,Bring plenty of lights and water.
Meet at 6:30pm start at 7pm sharp.... Today monday night...be there or be square....
pporras11.23.09 - 10:43 am
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Bump for sunday- We are riding the Loop again. Rain or shine. This is a great training ride and work out. Beginers and Pros welcome.
pporras12.3.09 - 10:56 am
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