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 Post subject: VTR - Big Rock
PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:41 pm 
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Got a new/old frame this week and rode Big Rock tonight. Replaced the IH 7point with an 08 Glory 1:

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Running out of sunlight but still managed to capture a decent vid going down Big Rock:


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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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What the hell did you do, mount the camera to your leg?!
Your new frame looks beautiful!
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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Ok, silly question:

Where is this trail??? That looks like a freakin' blast!

PM me if it's a "secret"...

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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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abzillah wrote:
What the hell did you do, mount the camera to your leg?!
Your new frame looks beautiful!


thanks. yeah, strapped the gopro to my leg. it offers a good view but it's too shaky. I need to take dramamine after viewing it a few times.
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PostPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 11:24 am 
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Nice bike J! :thumbsup:
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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mtbgurlSD wrote:
Ok, silly question:

Where is this trail??? That looks like a freakin' blast!

PM me if it's a "secret"...


It's part of Cowles Mt where bikes are allowed (conditional). You can go fast but you have to be careful cuz hikers are a plenty. I go there twice a week, up Mesa then down Big Rock. Here's another vid taken early this year:



http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CowlesMt.htm

I go there after work around 6. I can give you a tour.
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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mtbgurlSD wrote:
Ok, silly question:

Where is this trail??? That looks like a freakin' blast!

PM me if it's a "secret"...


http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CowlesMt.htm
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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Beat me to it. :lol:

What days do you usually go? I like riding there. Do you usually push up or ride up?
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You can go fast but you have to be careful cuz hikers are a plenty. I go there twice a week, up Mesa then down Big Rock.


Grab a bear bell from the mailbox at the bottom of Big Rock near the park. Look for a blue sign. That way the hikers can hear you coming and will get out the way. Increases your flow and the hikers appreciate the warning.
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McLovin wrote:
Beat me to it. :lol:

What days do you usually go? I like riding there. Do you usually push up or ride up?


Chip, I push my 42lbs bike up Mesa. I know you goat it up, just wait for me at the top. Wednesday and Thu are the days I usually go.

I checked the other side of the mountain (not Navajo and glofcrest). I don't see any sign saying bikes are prohibited but the trail is gnarly as fu&*k!

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PM me your number.
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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moondogg wrote:
endo wrote:
You can go fast but you have to be careful cuz hikers are a plenty. I go there twice a week, up Mesa then down Big Rock.


Grab a bear bell from the mailbox at the bottom of Big Rock near the park. Look for a blue sign. That way the hikers can hear you coming and will get out the way. Increases your flow and the hikers appreciate the warning.


I usually grab two bells, strapped on the bars and seatpost and usually yields especially to kids and seniors.
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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It's part of Cowles Mt where bikes are allowed (conditional). You can go fast but you have to be careful cuz hikers are a plenty. I go there twice a week, up Mesa then down Big Rock. Here's another vid taken early this year:

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CowlesMt.htm

I go there after work around 6. I can give you a tour.


Thanks for the offer. Can't do this week, but maybe next??

PM me if you decide to go and don't care if I tag along.

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endo wrote:

Chip, I push my 42lbs bike up Mesa. I know you goat it up, just wait for me at the top. Wednesday and Thu are the days I usually go.



I can't make it all the way up yet, still some HAB for me. My bike is 38ish lbs so it's getting up there. :lol:

I should be able to hit that up with you next week, probably Wednesday.
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How long is the climb up and the way down? Never ridden there.
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 Post subject: Re: VTR - Big Rock
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How long is the climb up and the way down? Never ridden there.


One lap up and back down is just under 4 miles.
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