Monkey Meets

[morethanjake543]

Location: Auburn, Ca
Meeting Spot: In the Subway / Supermarket Parking lot:
13424 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603
Date: June 11th; 10:00 am

Riders:
ServeEm + 1 (1 Truck. 5 bikes ; 5 riders)
RaacerX
Droppinanorco
kevster (1 Truck. 4 bikes ; 2 riders)
morethanjake543 + 2 (1 truck. 5 bikes ; 4 riders) (1 car. no bikes ; 5 riders)
alentz
chicodude
ito
Heath Sherratt
byoung
Marcm + 1 (1 truck. 5 bikes ; 5 riders)
FREERDR4LF

Total: 16 people


Date:
Looks like we're settling on June 11th. Should we even consider reschedualing if the weather goes crazy? Auburn is still fun wet, but with so many people, we'd probably be doing little to improve the trails' condition.

Trails:
I think we'll probably end up hitting Tunnel/Culvert once or twice, fool around in the Mammoth OHV park for a while, and then end the day at the Auburn DJs.

Bring:
Water
Money (For food and tipping the guys who wasted gas on shuttle runs)
Water
Snacks
Water
Cameras
Spare Tubes
Tools

Auburn is pretty exposed, so it gets hot in the summer. I don't know how hot it'll be when we ride, but it's always good to be prepared. Also, we might not be able to get SUPER COOL action shots during the trail riding, but the DJs are a good spot for motion blur and any other type of artistic expression.


Remember that thread, a few days back, that volunteered a very muddy sunday for a group ride in Santa Cruz? Remember how, back in the day, people would actually organize group rides with complete strangers over the internet and experiance places they've never been before?

Yeah. That stuff was pretty happenin'. TotalHeckler put together an awesome meet a week ago, and I figure since summer is starting to roll around, we might as well try to organize more of these group rides.

We should probably get some suggestions as to where this will go down. Keep in mind that this thread is all about brainstorming, putting this thing together one part at a time, and eventually comming up with a place and a date that'll best suit all the people attending. Thusly, this probably won't happen this weekend, or next weekend, but you get the point.

I, for one, throw up Auburn. There are plenty of legal shuttle-able trails up there and it's definently within' driving distance for most of this sub-forum. The trails usually last from ten minutes to a full half hour, depending on which one you choose. Having so many trails, however, might make it difficult for this to be a "group ride" if people want to try this and that. I talked to a few cats while at the last group ride and found that they were interested.

I've heard of some good riding at a place called Perrot's Ferry. Personally, I've always wanted to check that place out. Anyone willing to show a group around that trail?

Anyone else interested?

[Pat...]

It would be cool if you got a little calendar of dates together. I would like to do some rides up there in the summer, but I need to know the dates ahead of time.

[ghettogt76]

Auburn would be THE perfect place for a monkey ride. No angry neighbors from shuttling, only rangers happily waving at you as you drive in/out. Sure, it is a little bit more of a drive for people in the SC area, but it's not all that long of a drive. Once my shoulder is back to 100 percent I would be willing to do a group ride fo'sho.

[kevster]

How is that shoulder anyway????

[ghettogt76]

Feels good after being in a sling for 3 days. I have pretty much all the range of movement back. I'm going to the orthopedic doc on tues so I will know what I need to do. I hope I won't need to be cut into! The only part that worries me is that it happened when I was just riding over bumps. If it happened in a crash I wouldn't be as worried about it. I think the joint or tissues or tendons surrounding it are pretty loose.

Anyway, if we can make it up sometime, I could give you a ride, kevster. It would save you from having to drive all the way to auburn.

[TheMontashu]

I say we make a monthly group ride.

[Heath Sherratt]

I'm in for Auburn. I have this thursday and friday off 06/01-06/02
I need to learn more trails than just Clementine and Tunnel loop. More! Give me more!

[DroppinaNorco]

im down for auburn too... especially since its really close to where i happen to live. im down for whenever since im now on break. lets get this goin.

[Connundrum1]

basically morethanjake and the rest of our group rides every sunday somewhere, so we can put together some dedicated days to a certain place and meet. lets here some more interest and then we can set a date and get some possible shuttles in place.

[Total Heckler]

I'm in. Let's not do it in Santa Cruz.

[Raacerx]

I have Sundays off. I am definitely into it as long as it doesnt interfere with a race.

[Heath Sherratt]

I have this Thursday and friday off. H

[morethanjake543]

Looks like Auburn is the pick for this meet.

As I said, I'm indifferent to dates. Sundays are the best for me and Connundrum. For everyone else who's down with a more specific schedual, throw out some dates.

I'm good for:
June 4th
June 11th
June 18th
June 25th.

Heath Sherratt: If you just want to ride, I'll probably be out there this thursday. I need to doublecheck my work schedual, but there is a good chance I'll be riding either thursday or wednesday. I'll check tomorrow and make sure.

Edit: I'm definently in for wednesday. I'll see if anything else works out. So far, thursday is a no-go.

[ServeEm]

I'm in for Auburn also. Sundays are the best for me too, need atleast a weeks rest for my arm. So June 11th on I'm avail. Plus being at Auburn we could possibly end the day at the Jumps. I have a truck too that can fit prob 5 bike/riders

[morethanjake543]

I was wondering about hitting those up. As long as we don't have too many people, that would be pretty awesome-tastic.

That truck will definently be usefull, so count on us using it once we get the date set. I have another friend I'll have to convince once we decide on a date.

I'm waivering over June 11th. Any objections? it's enough time to get a time-off request in if you work at a lowly retail place (like me) and it's not so far off that this will just fall apart due to lack of interest.

[Total Heckler]

I dont know if I can make it to any meets anytime soon due to the fact that I need to save every penny I can for going to Whistler in 2 months.

[kevster]

Sunday, June 11, Auburn....Are we getting a consensus here? That's sounding like a pretty good day.

[Connundrum1]

i am in agreement, june 11th sounds good. i have a van we can use to shuttle though i'd rather not because you have to take the front wheels off to fit them in. but we have another friend with a truck that can fit 4 riders and atleast 4 or more bikes.

[morethanjake543]

I dont know if I can make it to any meets anytime soon due to the fact that I need to save every penny I can for going to Whistler in 2 months.

I'm in the exact same position. . . only I live within a throw's distance of auburn.

What dates are you hitting it up? I'll be there from august 11th through the nineteenth.

[alentz]

Hey guys, I recently got home from college and am ready to do some NorCal riding. June 11th sounds great for me. I've never ridden in Auburn, so I'd love to go there.

[morethanjake543]

Here is a list of people I've got so far. It's a little vague, so tell me if I've left you out or you want to be put on:

Riders:
ServeEm
RaacerX
Droppinanorco
kevster
GhettoGT76 & TheMontashu (think you could make it, or is the shoulder holdin' you out still?)
morethanjake543 + 1
connundrum1
alentz


Shuttle Vehicles:
So we've got ServeEm's truck. How many does that hold?
Connundrum1's van. It holds four bikes + five people. It's an automatic.
I have a friend who has a truck that'll probably be down. That'll hold five bikes four people (plus maybe one in the bed?) It's a manual.

Date:
Looks like we're settling on June 11th. Should we even consider reschedualing if the weather goes crazy? Auburn is still fun wet, but with so many people, we'd probably be doing little to improve the trails' condition.

Trails:
I think we'll probably end up hitting Tunnel/Culvert once or twice, fool around in the Mammoth OHV park for a while, and then end the day at the Auburn DJs.

Bring:
Water
Money (We might stop mid-day for lunch at a fast food joint, depending on consensus.)
Water
Snacks
Water
Cameras
Spare Tubes
Tools

Auburn is pretty exposed, so it gets hot in the summer. I don't know how hot it'll be when we ride, but it's always good to be prepared. Also, we might not be able to get SUPER COOL action shots during the trail riding, but the DJs are a good spot for motion blur and any other type of artistic expression.

[ito]

I have Sundays off. I am definitely into it as long as it doesnt interfere with a race.

Bring the beers, I'll come along.

The Ito

[ServeEm]

I'm fo sho on June 11th plus one of my regular riding buddies. My truck holds 4riders 4 bikes. Also keep in mind for the out of towners there's a good amount of poison ivy so armor is your friend. There's a couple good shots like the gap on confluence trail.

[TheMontashu]

ghettoGT is prolly out, if i can get brian HCM to not have an inflamed vagina ill come

[ServeEm]

Don't you hate it when homies have those vaginal discharges...:nono:

[Heath Sherratt]

I'm in for the eleventh. What time? I get out of worship at 11am. I just got my new Judge and am itchin' to ride that rig. It's amazing looking.

[Brian HCM#1]

I may be in.

[chicodude]

I am SO down.

[North* Dher]

Hey don't mean to spoil the party but Sundays are moto day and Saturdays are not.

[TheMontashu]

Hey don't mean to spoil the party but Sundays are moto day and Saturdays are not.
we can still ride there

[ghettogt76]

I'm out for now, the doc says I'll prob be getting shoulder surgery. Atleast I'll have a sweet 3" scar from the incision on my shoulder :D.

[Scrub]

Hey don't mean to spoil the party but Sundays are moto day and Saturdays are not.

N*Dher has a point there, I was out there last weekend and there were TOO many motos coming UP the trails @ mammoth bar to get a descent run in. Saturdays are best. my.02.

Montashew you can ride there all you want, just dont biotch when your sub whatever pound bike gets thrashed. hehe

[morethanjake543]

I've never had much of a problem with that, but with a group this large, that could multiply any things that might arise.

I used to running mammoth OHV on sundays with a group of four riders. We'll take eastside, stonewall, the fireroads, and rocky and usually get very little moto traffic. Most of it is usually on the Fireroad (and we pass them). Not to mention, the rangers are usually pretty nice with us on sundays.

In any case, how do you people feel about this? I haven't had a problem, but that's not to say that there won't be one. If it gets bad, we've got a few other trails to shuttle, but it takes out a big chunk of the day. Should we move it back to the saturday before? Push it to the next saturday?

I know it'd be a pain in the butt for me to get that saturday off from work because it's so soon, but it can be done.

So give me a show of hands or something like that.

Andandand, keep on telling me if you've got any shuttleable vehicles you can bring.

Heath: That's cool. My cell is 916-628-0087. Give me a call when you show up, and I'll have whoever is in the shuttle car answer it and tell you where we are.

[TheMontashu]

N*Dher has a point there, I was out there last weekend and there were TOO many motos coming UP the trails @ mammoth bar to get a descent run in. Saturdays are best. my.02.

Montashew you can ride there all you want, just dont biotch when your sub whatever pound bike gets thrashed. hehe
I have ridden there on a sunday when the motos were out, it wasn't that bad, and if I cared aobut thrashing my bike I would have built it stronger.

[Scrub]

[QUOTE=TheMontashu]I have ridden there on a sunday when the motos were out, it wasn't that bad, QUOTE]

Well it sucks to drive a few hours from the bay area to have to deal with motos all day, I'd rather go a day earlier and not have to worry about them at all.

So if its a Sat. I could make myself avail.

[Connundrum1]

i'm with Morethanjake on this, moto riders have never been a big deal for us. the trail etiquette is usually pretty good, they pull over if their going slower and uphill. if it becomes a problem we can move to different trials but the June 11th date should hold as it works for most people.

Anyone who wants to meet up later in the day call morethanjake at the above number (916-628-0087) if he doesn't pickup heres a backup:

Joey (me) 916-837-7769

p.s. scrub: if you're really against it i'll totally bring some bubble wrap for your bike.

[Scrub]

Listen Connundum1 all i was saying is that if peeps are gonna drive from the bay area 2+/- hrs. why not make it worth it for them not to have to deal with the motos. You guys have fun just don't F it up for everone else who ride on non-moto days.

[ServeEm]

Come on, no shat flinging. All we need is...:love:

I'm really stuck with Sundays as the only day to ride at Auburn. Sat's are pretty impossible. The motos aren't that bad, you have to keep an eye out for them but hell that's the same as the trails with hikers. Sooo which day is the group proposing? My vote is for Sunday. Plus what's the meet time as well?

[byoung]

ill be there..

[Brian HCM#1]

I won't ride there on a Sunday. Been there done that, not much fun dodging motos.

[kevster]

How good is this moto park anyway? If we're gonna spend most of the day shuttling trails is it worth it to even go there? I haven't ben up there at all so I'm just asking what would be the most fun for everyone.

Sunday is still good for me. I have a small 2 seat ruck that can hold 4 or 5 bikes if we do the bike over the tailgate thing.

Anyway I'm easy.

[ServeEm]

If you're asking about the trails in and around the moto or Mammoth OHV area they're pretty fun. I like Stonewall and the fast fire road and they go into the OHV area. Either way I doubt we'll concentrate just in that area, there's other trails that don't cross the moto's. Culvert/Confluence, Manzanita (fun) and the Cool side is good.

[DroppinaNorco]

my vote is for sundays since i have work on saturdays... the other trails outside the OHV park are good too but you start gettin into less shuttling big bike stuff and more trail bike-ish stuff.

[ghettogt76]

If you guys wanna avoid the motos and stuff on weekends, I would probably be willing to be the shuttle bitch driver for a bit. Only thing is that I have tues, wed and thurs off work. I do have a big truck I can shuttle in tho. Could get 10 bikes in the back of it but I can only seat 4 people including the driver :D

[North* Dher]

I won't ride there on a Sunday. Been there done that, not much fun dodging motos.


It just makes for a much more enjoyable day, you have the whole place to yourself.

[morethanjake543]

Just looking, but I've noticed that more people are confined to sunday's date because of work related obligations. In my opinion, it would definently be more fair to stick to the sunday date because of that, despite the motos. Afterall, the OHV park isn't the entire day.

I got super lucky at work, though. I have that saturday off as well. If anyone wants to come up to ride and has something that can shuttle, I'll be happy to meet up with anyone and tool around. I'll talk to connundrum when he gets back from a trip on monday. . . we might also be able to get a mini-van to do some mini-shuttling. Don't set plans on that yet, though.

[partsbara]

I won't ride there on a Sunday. Been there done that, not much fun dodging motos.


if /when a sat mission takes off, and you are in, lemme know... well show the young punks that old bastids can rail... :)

otherwise, if you re ever keen to shuttle / drink beer, drop me a pm... auburn is about 30 mins from here...

[Brian HCM#1]

It just makes for a much more enjoyable day, you have the whole place to yourself.The last time I rode there on a Sunday it was miserable. It's not fair to the guys on their MX bikes since it's their day to enjoy the trails, just as Saturdays is ours.

[Brian HCM#1]

if /when a sat mission takes off, and you are in, lemme know... well show the young punks that old bastids can rail... :)

otherwise, if you re ever keen to shuttle / drink beer, drop me a pm... auburn is about 30 mins from here...No prob!!!!! As soon as I can put together some prople down here I'm in.

[ServeEm]

Miserable, wow. I've had somewhat bad days. So what's the meet time looking like. 9am? It's getting a bit warm so I figure everyone's down for a good am hour? We should probably get a final head count and truck count. Me plus one....4rider/4bike truck.

[Brian HCM#1]

I should be in for a June 10th day of Auburn.

[marcm]

I agree Brian Sunday does suck in the ohv park but hey i need to get out there and ride i need to get the rust off my legs..

I am in for the ride on sat 10th or the 11th I also have a full size dodge it can hold 5 bikes and five guys. who do i need to talk to about getting on the list??

SpinCityBikes
Giant..

[morethanjake543]

I don't want to sound like a jackass, but as much as I want to organize the June 10th date, I don't think I have the mental capacity to multi-task like that. Does anybody else feel up to setting up a thread to get that rolling?

Marcm: I've got your PM. It'd be awesome if you came by sunday, but really, that's only because it's the meet I'm organizing. We'd love to have you come simply because more people would definetly make the day a little bit more fun. I'll throw your name up on the list, but if you change your mind and go to the saturday meet, just let me know.

[partsbara]

a group of us are shuttling auburn tomorrow ( sun 4th)...

[chicodude]

I don't want to sound like a jackass, but as much as I want to organize the June 10th date, I don't think I have the mental capacity to multi-task like that. Does anybody else feel up to setting up a thread to get that rolling?

Marcm: I've got your PM. It'd be awesome if you came by sunday, but really, that's only because it's the meet I'm organizing. We'd love to have you come simply because more people would definetly make the day a little bit more fun. I'll throw your name up on the list, but if you change your mind and go to the saturday meet, just let me know.


And you didn't think of this before you started a thread about it?


I would, but I have not the slightest idea where any of this stuff is. Just that its around auburn

[morethanjake543]

June 10th is a saturday date. June 11th is the sunday date that we decided on earlier in the thread. I didn't expect that much of a problem with the OHV park because, quite frankly, I've never had a problem there on sundays. Les Shrug.

I am still planning on doing this sunday thing. It should still be pretty awesome. If you want me to, I can probably put a little list at the beginning of the thread about the saturday peoples. That might help organize that part a bit. I'm down for both dates, but I'd definently prefer concentraiting on getting this sunday thing working.

[chicodude]

June 10th is a saturday date. June 11th is the sunday date that we decided on earlier in the thread. I didn't expect that much of a problem with the OHV park because, quite frankly, I've never had a problem there on sundays. Les Shrug.

I am still planning on doing this sunday thing. It should still be pretty awesome. If you want me to, I can probably put a little list at the beginning of the thread about the saturday peoples. That might help organize that part a bit. I'm down for both dates, but I'd definently prefer concentraiting on getting this sunday thing working.


Whoops. Forgot about that. Jeez, I feel like a dickhead.

[morethanjake543]

Haha, no problem. I do that all the time. You still down for sunday?

So far I've got:

Location: Auburn, Ca
Meeting Spot: In the Subway / Supermarket Parking lot:
13424 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603
Date: June 11th; 10:00 am

Riders:
ServeEm + 1 (1 Truck. 5 bikes ; 5 riders)
RaacerX
Droppinanorco
kevster (1 Truck. 4 bikes ; 2 riders)
morethanjake543 + 1 (possible 1 truck. 5 bikes ; 4 riders)
connundrum1 (1 van. 4 bikes ; 5 people)
alentz
chicodude
ito
Heath Sherratt
Marcm (1 truck. 5 bikes ; 5 riders)

[chicodude]

Haha, no problem. I do that all the time. You still down for sunday?

So far I've got:

Location: Auburn, Ca
Meeting Spot: In the Subway / Supermarket Parking lot:
13424 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603
Date: June 11th; 10:00 am





Yea, I am still down....Oh...BTW......I suck at biking.

[Connundrum1]

hey scrub, i was just messin with ya, no hard feelings?

i know what you mean though, when we first started running the OHV park i was really apprehensive about running into the moto riders, but last season and this season we've never had a problem with them. They usually are on different trails then us anyway and as long as you let them know how many are behind you in the group its cool. if people are dead set against it there are other trails to be ridden too (not as fun though) but Auburn has a lot of trails to hit so once we're up there we can do majority votes on what we want to ride.

[ServeEm]

I agree with Connundrum, the first time I was in the OHV area I was sketchy about the moto's but never really had a big problem with them getting in the way. Only one time this jackoff on a quad tried to climb up StoneWall trail. We had to dismount and get completely off the trail and if you know StoneWall there isn't any shoulder but the steep dowhill and trees.

I think Sunday's going to be a blast, looking forward to it.

BTW: for the kats going this Sunday, are there any hardtail riders??? Or am I the only one? Not that it'll be a problem.

[morethanjake543]

All us squishies will be jealious once we hit the DJs.

[FREERDR4LF]

that brings up a point. i've been reading this entire thread and i'm curious as to what bikes everyone will be riding. i'm interested in going and only have 2 bikes to choose from, my hardtail or my
45lb bullit. and i have never been to the auburn trails and wonder what they are like. will this ride be full armor worthy?

[Connundrum1]

i ride an 05 kona coiler (6 inches front and back suspension) and i usually don't use armor there anymore or just legs.

[chicodude]

I am bring my weyless, which is just a bullit, but better.

[ServeEm]

that brings up a point. i've been reading this entire thread and i'm curious as to what bikes everyone will be riding. i'm interested in going and only have 2 bikes to choose from, my hardtail or my
45lb bullit. and i have never been to the auburn trails and wonder what they are like. will this ride be full armor worthy?

It's borderline, I see a good amount of both hardtails and fullies. If you wanna all out bomb down the trail ur fully would be better. I keep at a good speed but rather hit the jumps along the trail on my HT.

[FREERDR4LF]

how would you rate the climbing? not a very good climber.

[ServeEm]

Only one trail that would have a bit of pedalling and that's Confluence. It's not that much tho, probably worth hitting that trail once. They have a few jumps I like a lot.

[FREERDR4LF]

count me in. should i pm morethanjake543?
i have my jetta with a trunk rack that can fit an extra bike but i can take extra passengers if needed.
10am still?

[Total Heckler]

I'm in the exact same position. . . only I live within a throw's distance of auburn.

What dates are you hitting it up? I'll be there from august 11th through the nineteenth.


I'm going to be there the 17th - 31st. I am so excited. =]

[byoung]

ill be there... i might have a dodge dulley that can hold many bikes and about 8 ppl including the driver.

[morethanjake543]

Only one trail that would have a bit of pedalling and that's Confluence. It's not that much tho, probably worth hitting that trail once. They have a few jumps I like a lot.
I totally plan on walking that climb. I used to climb it all the time, but it really doesn't feel as though it's wourth it. Shrug.

That'll be awesome, byoung! We'll definently have more than enough space to get all these bikes and people shuttled.

FREERDR4LF, I'll throw you on the list. We're still meeting at ten AM.

[byoung]

sorry..the truck is out. my dad needs it for soccer:(

[marcm]

any bike will work up there is just depends on how you want to ride.

I am taking my fully.. i have more fun on that up there.

i was wondering is anyone that is going on sunday a beginner rider? I am going to bring a friend and he is new to dh so i just want to make sure that i put him in the wright place in the pack.

oh yea as for armor you dont need it unless you fall a lot.....

[ServeEm]

Marcm, I would think your buddy will be watched over good by the group. I'll be hanging towards the back most the time if not all the time. Usually the peps I ride with stop periodically for the rest of the group to collect. I'm pretty sure you guys are the same Plus at hairy spots I tend to keep a watch out to make sure katz get thru okay.

[ServeEm]

sorry..the truck is out. my dad needs it for soccer:(
I thought vans are for soccer :)

[alentz]

Is anybody going to be driving out of or through the Bay Area? It'd be real cool if someone could give me a ride and carpool, I'll split gas for sure. I live in Walnut Creek. Just send me an email to alec.lentz@gmail.com. Thanks! -Alec

[byoung]

yes vans are for soccer but moving soccer goals fields to fields wont fit in a van...oh well.

[Connundrum1]

haha funny because my minivan (soccer mom vehicle) is used primarily for biking. so i guess it evens out.

[chicodude]

Oh snap...I just got a banging new camera.....Looks like see lots of pictures..

See ya'll there

[kevster]

Sorry I couldn't make it. :nopity: I ended up just putzing around the bay area. Post some pics at least so we can see what we're missing.

[byoung]

kevin you missed a great ride!!

[FREERDR4LF]

it was crazy. marcs' gap jump was awesome.

[chicodude]

it was crazy. marcs' gap jump was awesome.


Indeed.


I'll post my pic up in a few days.


I can't remeber who was who. Post up what you rode that dau so everyone can put a face to the screennames

[matt12]

When is the next one? I wanna go.:rofl:

[alentz]

I propose the weekend after 4th of July, the 7th or the 8th. I rode the x kuntry gary fischer cake.

[FREERDR4LF]

I'm down with that. If we can get enough trucks let's do it.
Alec, did you see your 2 pics in the post I started?
I was riding the blue bullit.

[ServeEm]

I won't be able to go the weekend of the 7th-8th. Shortly after that I should. I was riding the Kona Stuff driving the Avy

Richard

[Heath Sherratt]

I won't ride there on a Sunday. Been there done that, not much fun dodging motos.

Weird, I have only ever ridden there on Sundays and I never see any moto's. Well, one or two but no biggie.

[morethanjake543]

We need to get some pictures of that ten year old who hit the first double of the middle line at the DJs.

He was legitimate.

I'm reed. I rode the dirtbag. Thanks for comming out everyone, it was awesome!

[byoung]

yea that kid was awesome!!!!!!!

[FREERDR4LF]

i have video of him eating it on his first attempt. that kid had more nads than me for even trying. i'll see if i can get it posted soon.

[alentz]

Thanks to all those who took pics and vids and have posted or are gonna post, you guys rock. I'll bring my camera next time for sure.

(gary fischer x country bike)