[NAYR]

Hey guys, in about three weeks I am going to be moving down to UCSB and just had some questions about biking in the area.
I know a bit about the riding there as I have ridden Tunnel and Cold Springs, but what other trails are there? Are there any more all-mountain like trails(as in peddle up and ride down) or is it mostly just shuttle access?

Also, I am unsure of what bike to bring down there. I have a SC Nomad and a V10. I want to bring both, but I don't think my room mate will like 2 bikes stuffed in a dorm. I just don't want to give up the ability to pedal up the hill if I can't shuttle with anyone.
I will have my car with me so I can drive to better riding if need be. Also if anyone wants to ride with a new kid in town I am always down.
Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Zark]

Dont worry there is plenty of "AM" options in Santa Barbara. Bring the nomad if you want more riding options, DH if yer gnar

 

[gemini2k]

If you can bring only one, bring the do-all bike, like zark said, tons of AM/lite-DH that you have to pedal up. Maybe you can make friends with somoene on the bike team that'll let you store a bike at their place eventually.

 

[Kanye West]

The "DH" trails there can be done competently fast on a 6" bike as well. They're basically just super rough XC descents/hiking trails.

 

[NAYR]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I am just going to bring the DH sled for the first few months that way I can still race Fontana and the likes. I shouldn't really be pedaling around anyway because I herniated my L4 disk in my back. Hopefully I'll see some of you down there sometime.