BIKE + CAMPING = SHENANAGENS
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NEWB310 at 11.20.07 - 12:17 am
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Who wants to go camping? The big idea is Leo Carillo. We hear its a no reservation deal if you're on a bike and possibly free or very cheap. I'll get into that later, depending on the interest.
The planned date is Dec 15th & 16th, a Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
This idea was hatched on a train ride from SD to LA.
I know there was a post in the Shangri La thread.
I know it's going to be cold. We'll probably have to carry our shit up to the spot on our bikes. Maybe we'll work something out with a car.
If anyone is interested, let us know!
El R/Mark Edge
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shangri-la camping has been rescheduled for the spring.
ruinedbyidiots11.20.07 - 12:25 am
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leo carillo where is that? im planing one too,,but for the spring//
skano11.20.07 - 12:30 am
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camping. bike. yes. Trian rides spawn great ideas.
tern11.20.07 - 3:15 am
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it is about 30 miles north of LA on the coast, I think.
tern11.20.07 - 3:17 am
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Let's bike-camp for real. Carry all of our shit on our bikes. Yes? Who's with me?
PC11.20.07 - 4:01 am
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I am down for a camping trip up there... Good timing too, last day of school is that Friday! Woo Hoo!!!
Rogue Rida11.20.07 - 11:52 am
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I'd like to bike camp with all the gear on my bike, but getting to Ventura/Ojai with all that gear is too core/elite for me, PC
spiraldemon11.20.07 - 11:54 am
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plus not everyone has access to trailers or bags big enough to hold everything you need to carry. luckily for you guys theres one for sale in
this thread!
ruinedbyidiots11.20.07 - 11:57 am
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A couple of us (Swarm!) have toyed with the idea of doing a ride the full length of Mulholland, including the dirt part, and ending at Leo Carillo. It would require cyclo-cross bikes because of the several miles of off-road. We'd camp and either ride bike via Santa Monica or just turn around and reverse the Mulholland journey back to Cahuenga.
bike punk11.20.07 - 1:13 pm
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CUBCAMP can donate come CUBS to CAMP! We tried to do this SO long ago (16 weeks ago!) and never got it going. I trust you guys to plan it though for sure...Any other Cubbbbiez interested?
Mulholland sounds good, not sure if I have a bike for the trails though...
Are you planning for a saturday daytime, sunday return?
I am all-in for an all-bike all-out all-elite some-core but all-elite ride for sure...
SKIDMARCUS11.20.07 - 1:32 pm
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I always thought doing the Ridge Route would be a cool camping trip. There was an Indian pow wow that happened in the area before, but they moved to a different location.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridge_Route
User111.20.07 - 1:48 pm
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leo carillo where is that? im planing one too,,but for the spring//
duh i m so bad with names ..yeah leo carillo was on my mind too..perfect place and close to the city,,but it does feel like its far from smog infested smellay,,well anyways good looking out guys lets do this. it is going to be bit chilli ,,reservation might be needed for camping space..this is perfect plan im stoked..hold on CRANK MOB isnt this weekend is it? it is CAN WE PLEASE PLAN IS FOR THE WEEK OF december 8,9 please fellas please..
CRANK MOB CRANK MOB CRANK MOB CRANK MOB
CAMPING CAMPING CAMPING CAMPING CAMPING
skano11.20.07 - 2:42 pm
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Awrite..
Looks like there's some interest in this.. so..
The weekend of the 15/16th.. Dec..
I will find out more info about the state park's deal with bikes and not having to pay and what not.
It's going to be COLD. Just make sure you're aware of that.
From Santa Monica, it's 28 miles north. We will ride Saturday, around noonish and come back Sunday. Sunday departure will be later in the day....
R
NEWB31011.20.07 - 3:25 pm
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Wait, this is the same weekend as the Toy Ride?
PC11.20.07 - 3:31 pm
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For those that don't have any camping equipment, there's tons of info on DIY projects for the do it yourselfers out there. There are some pretty sweet designs! And I'm talking ultra light too!
User111.20.07 - 5:00 pm
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hell yeah man ,,we'll ride up to the camping spot then ride down to crank mob then ride back up to the campsite,,who's down i know skidmarcussssasssis,,rye rye
skano11.20.07 - 5:14 pm
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Looks like there is a Light Brite Ride on the 15th and the All City Toy Ride is on the 14th. Now I'm thinking.. The All city ride should be no problem. That's Friday. What's with the ride on the 15th? Hmm..
NEWB31011.20.07 - 10:56 pm
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Maybe Mountainerz ride could be timed with it. Not quite at Leo Carillo, but Sycamore canyon is just up the road a mile or two and has camping and trail access to some great mountain biking. I'll cross-post over there....
0gravity11.20.07 - 11:06 pm
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Bike Riding + Cold Weather Camping!!! 2 thumbs WAY UP from mixtemotions! yeah yeah yeah!!! =) annnd I <3 Leo Carillo!! Thank goodness you guys took the train!!
mixtemotions11.21.07 - 2:48 am
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=Leo+Carillo+State+Beach,+CA&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ei=Vl9ER4OGB4_CjgH44Z31Bw&cd=3&cid=34046933,-118929601,12530451934276555109&li=lmd&ll=34.043557,-118.818512&spn=0.460856,0.892639&z=10&om=1
Looks cool... One thing is that once you're north of the Ventura County line, you can have bonfires on the beach... It could be a good way to warm up... But then again, carrying wood on bikes.
alexkenefick11.21.07 - 8:43 am
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There is a small store right across the HWY from Leo Carillo beack, no? They should have wood bundles for sale there. Just a guess.
tern11.21.07 - 12:20 pm
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You guys said wood.. (insert bevis laugh here)
And yes, there is a store nearby but who knows if they don't sell out of logs..
R
NEWB31011.21.07 - 6:47 pm
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we learned as high schoolers that you can only have bonfires on certain beaches north of ventura co. we were chased off bates by carpinteria pigs i dont know how many times.
ruinedbyidiots11.21.07 - 7:15 pm
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Oh Ma God That's Da Funky Shit!!
This sounds really cooooooooollllllll!!!!
I wanna do this.
I wonder if I can get my xtracycle on the train from SD?
Drew11.21.07 - 8:57 pm
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I called the reservation center to see what the deal was with bikes and the rumor of "no reservation if you ride in." Looks like I was hood-winked, bamboozled. Right now my azz is BUH-roke so I will call again on the 1st of December when I gets ma check. That means that hopefully not all the spots are taken up and we can still roll to camping the weekend of the 15th/16th.
Keep your greasy fingaz crossed ridazz....
R
NEWB31011.24.07 - 9:26 pm
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I think you guys should camp out in a public park in the City. Avoiding the cops will make the night more challenging.
ubrayj0211.24.07 - 9:35 pm
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How much does it cost to get us one of them there reeeeserrrrved thangys?
Drew11.24.07 - 11:47 pm
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NO RESERVATIONS FOR CAMPERS RIDING IN ON BIKES!!
Leo Carillo is Bike Friendly!
tern11.24.07 - 11:49 pm
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We should make it an LA Bike Culture spot.....someone should be camping up there every weekend, given good enough weather. I mean a large number of people are hooked up in the bike community in LA. And....Leo Carillo is just a ridazz ride away from Santa Monica. We should use this resource.
I an not exactly sure on the 'per rider' rate for camping, but it isn't that much. I have heard that there is a store across the street from the entrance that will sell anyone wood, beer, chips, and other convernience store type stuff. Let's explore this. Let's fill it up. Let's make it OURS.
tern11.25.07 - 12:21 am
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"Hey, are you going camping on Bike Beach, this weekend?'
That kind of stuff would be phenomenal.
tern11.25.07 - 12:23 am
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tern....
Where did you come across this information?
I heard that Leo Carillo was bike friendly when I went camping up there. I called the reservation place and they said that was a no go. I shall to investigate.
R
NEWB31011.25.07 - 1:28 am
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ok all we got to do is reserve one camping space two if possible ..we can all chill in that space. also it be smart if we
can get a person to drive up in a car w/ goodies and to set up before we get there..and have cold pbr so when we get there were like hell yeah,,,yeah lets reserved i can pitch in or put it on mine..holla
skano11.25.07 - 2:56 pm
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Come on, guise, let's bike camp for real. No support cars! Racks and panniers!
PC11.25.07 - 4:30 pm
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one support car wont kill you man..
ok fuck it lets Race! PC Vs Skano
first one down the observeatory it on...
skano11.25.07 - 4:35 pm
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Okay...about the reservations. I have heard that there is a "hicke and bike" designated area for camping....that is first come, first serve...and is never overfilled. That doesn't mean you don't have to pay for staying overnight. So, I will call tomorrow morning and get all of the exact info, including rates and capacity of the hike and bike. I will also get rates for the regular camp ground.
tern11.25.07 - 4:41 pm
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No, not on the D-Bird, but I'm looking for a touring bike.
Srsly, people...srsly...how wimpy is it to go bike camping only thirty miles out of town and not even really go bike camping?
PC11.25.07 - 4:45 pm
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what evz fool i'll have cold PBR waiting for me..ha
skano11.25.07 - 5:14 pm
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