NEW: SRIC Mountain Biking! Olmstead Loop in Cool, CA: 10/29/05 @ 9am
10-09-2005, 03:37 PM
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NEW: SRIC Mountain Biking! Olmstead Loop in Cool, CA: 10/29/05 @ 9am
Ok, the next ride is Olmstead Loop in Cool. It's 9 miles, some good descents and some decent climbs. Mike and I decided to make it on a Saturday so that the ride wouldn't conflict with church 
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I've ridden this trail before and it's quite a bit of fun.
What you'll need:
Here's some info on the trail: (.pdf format)
http://members.psyber.com/asra/tgolm.pdf
Here's what you have to look forward to:
.I've ridden this trail before and it's quite a bit of fun.
What you'll need:
- Bike (duh)
- Helmet
- Bike gloves (trust me on this one)
- Good shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Probably a good idea to get a camelbak or similar hydration pack. REI has their house brand 'Novara' that runs a bit cheaper with similar features to camelbak.
- Some grub for the trail, just in case
- Spare tube.
Here's some info on the trail: (.pdf format)
http://members.psyber.com/asra/tgolm.pdf
Here's what you have to look forward to:
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10-10-2005, 06:14 AM
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I've brought beginners out here before, but it is a bit of climbing. Just bring plenty of water and get a good night's rest before hand. 
10-10-2005, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Egan
I've brought beginners out here before, but it is a bit of climbing. Just bring plenty of water and get a good night's rest before hand.
10-10-2005, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 1reguL8NSTi
And have plenty of Tiger Balm waiting at home with ice bags. You'll be sore as hell the next day.
After yesterdays ride I thought I'd be REALLY sore today..not a bit. Hopefully I don't get sore at all, that would be awesome.
And yeah, non-subie people can come, but, how big should this group be?
10-10-2005, 11:54 AM
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A good write-up on the trail: http://members.psyber.com/asra/tgolm.pdf
Also, I would suggest starting this ride earlier than 10AM. The trail gets packed and is shared by bikers, hikers, and horses.
Also, I would suggest starting this ride earlier than 10AM. The trail gets packed and is shared by bikers, hikers, and horses.
10-10-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
Don't be a wussy.
After yesterdays ride I thought I'd be REALLY sore today..not a bit. Hopefully I don't get sore at all, that would be awesome.
And yeah, non-subie people can come, but, how big should this group be?
After yesterdays ride I thought I'd be REALLY sore today..not a bit. Hopefully I don't get sore at all, that would be awesome.
And yeah, non-subie people can come, but, how big should this group be?
10-10-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1reguL8NSTi
Wait till tomorrow. It always takes 2 days for muscle fatigue to set in for me. How hard are you riding too and for how many hours?
10-10-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
The hills were owning me. We rode for about an hour and a half.
