Roscoe's Ridiculously Rad Ridge Ride
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StuJohnson
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Awesome. I have it on the calendar and am looking forward to it.
When is your next pre-ride?
When is your next pre-ride?
Roscoe, did you get to ride the Beta? And I can tell from the pictures that dirt was extra grade AA primo.
Waycrazy, my bike is so low to the ground it sucks in snow ruts. Any rut for that matter. If I can tractor along in a high gear across the surface it does fine but once it sinks in prepare to hear some motivational language from me as I extricate it.
Waycrazy, my bike is so low to the ground it sucks in snow ruts. Any rut for that matter. If I can tractor along in a high gear across the surface it does fine but once it sinks in prepare to hear some motivational language from me as I extricate it.
REVERUP
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Velcro I tell ya! I have not rode the Beta yet. I will,but it is sprung too soft for me, so it may not feel great and may give me the false impression. Steve went down on the springs,he is far lighter than I. By the way no bike goes uphill through crusty snow drifts like that. And I totally agree the foot pegs drag in deep snow ruts.
bowhunter007
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After spending the last 2 weekends, riding the Naches area...I almost feel sorry for the poor bastard that isn't fit enough to chase Roscoe & the gang through 100 mi. of craziness. I rode a 48 mi. loop, today that had some of the most tiring(read: brutal) switchbacked climbs, places you had to zip across slides, and a couple sections where the margin of error might have been 2-3 tire widths. I was very happy to have a riding partner, today...At least there would've been someone to show exactly where I fell off the mountain. I won't be embarrassing myself trying to get in on this ride...a 50 mi. day is one thing. I'm not convinced I'd survive 100 miles
bowhunter007
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It didn't help that we were fatiguing ourselves by carrying a chain saw, shovel, & machete...and occasionally using them to clear & clean a couple of little used trails. Even so...chasing accomplished riders of the caliber described for this ride, is still a feat all it's own. I've put a lot of tough hours on my machine, getting in "bike shape", but I'm missing the essential "muscle memory" skills that the seasoned vets use to conserve energy...even riding at a good trail speed.
Edit: it's worth the trip, just to ride some of what's available.
REVERUP
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You guys are making me chuckle.
Did 95 miles yesterday to prep for this ride. My loops are set and are quite demanding and are not for the faint of heart in a couple sections. Due to a trail closure ( bridges out)I had to change my loop idea a bit. I have some work to do on about a 5 mile section of trail brushing and there is 1 very large log we had to go over. Total mileage is looking like a total of 85 miles. First loop a 50 miler and second around 35 with a gas stop and snack session between. Those I've beaten into submission after the first loop are welcome to go home, no shame. There is some very tight and tough terrain in that loop. The second will have a trip through Greek creek. As you can see from the photo this trail is a good one. Here are a couple pics from my ride yesterday showing the beauty seen in something so raw and rugged.
Enjoy,
Roscoe
Did 95 miles yesterday to prep for this ride. My loops are set and are quite demanding and are not for the faint of heart in a couple sections. Due to a trail closure ( bridges out)I had to change my loop idea a bit. I have some work to do on about a 5 mile section of trail brushing and there is 1 very large log we had to go over. Total mileage is looking like a total of 85 miles. First loop a 50 miler and second around 35 with a gas stop and snack session between. Those I've beaten into submission after the first loop are welcome to go home, no shame. There is some very tight and tough terrain in that loop. The second will have a trip through Greek creek. As you can see from the photo this trail is a good one. Here are a couple pics from my ride yesterday showing the beauty seen in something so raw and rugged.
Enjoy,
Roscoe
bowhunter007
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Greg & I rode through that country last week. Pretty, and pretty grueling. Can't wait to go back. I picked up a side job, for next weekend, so have to wait 'till the following week for a return ride.
REVERUP
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Ok, for those of you who wanted to help on the pre ride and get a taste of my Mt. rides I could really use your help this Saturday . I Have no one to go along with me. My regulars have prior commitments, or have injured themselves, or are just afraid I'll put em to work.
My plan is: I will be packing a saw deep in to cut out a large blow down in an old burn area and will be doing an area of tree skirting on a section of trail. This will be just a portion of my Rad ridge rides mileage and the day should end up at around 35 miles. I'm not gonna B.S. this ride will have some demanding trail and a couple precarious spots you will have to negotiate but will be only around 35 miles. With the work, heat, and the ride, it'll feel like ya did 99
So if ya think your up for the challenge PM me and we'll set it up. I really don't care to go out into the wilderness riding alone especially with a saw on my back. But will if I cant get any takers.
Thanks
Roscoe
My plan is: I will be packing a saw deep in to cut out a large blow down in an old burn area and will be doing an area of tree skirting on a section of trail. This will be just a portion of my Rad ridge rides mileage and the day should end up at around 35 miles. I'm not gonna B.S. this ride will have some demanding trail and a couple precarious spots you will have to negotiate but will be only around 35 miles. With the work, heat, and the ride, it'll feel like ya did 99
So if ya think your up for the challenge PM me and we'll set it up. I really don't care to go out into the wilderness riding alone especially with a saw on my back. But will if I cant get any takers.
Thanks
Roscoe
Wheelieman69
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Roscoe I wish we were closer that country looks absolutely breathtaking. Hopefully one day I can make it out west to ride. Sounds really challenging. Be safe if you go alone.
Wheelieman
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Beta Steve
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You know I would be there except for that little thing of my son getting married... If you could reschedule for Sunday I'll happily go and work for this good cause of keeping our trails open. Something a lot more folks should consider...
REVERUP
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Let me know if you ever think your coming out this way. I'd be glad to show you around.
Roscoe
REVERUP
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I think Steve's a keeper even though he jumped off the Gas and on one of those Beta's.
last time out, I took him up through some tough terrain, had him trail working his tail off in the sun brushing and limbing. Then on the way back he went down on a tight silt slick bricked switchback and smashed up his thumb pretty bad and is wanting more. Yep keeper!
Beta Steve
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4 feet
As in 4 feet off the trail... Problem though, it's four feet of loose dirt and sharpish softball sized and bigger rocks at a 40 degree angle. With a small tree wedged between my front wheel and frame. And Roscoe waiting on the top of the next ridge, a somewhat brutal climb I don't want him to have to repeat to save my sorry ass... on a getting hot day with lots of work left to do. So off comes all the gear, spec out the situation, and decide further off the trail is what's called for. Muscle the bike off the tree and down the hill about 15 feet and leave it for some landscaping. Remove the larger rocks, all the branches, and make a shallow trench more or less following the intended line back to the trail. That done, it's helmet and gloves back on for the tire shredding dust spewing assault on the hill, to get back on the trail, remember? Finally back up there, after a good rest, it's time to catch up. He asks 'where were you?' Lost concentration and came off the trail, no biggie...
But the trail, talk about excellent. The dirt, elevation and corresponding views, level of challenge, all just excellent! He knows the area and is truly a top notch trail guide. I've ridden, and worked, maybe 60% of the loop, and will forget half what I know before learning 10% of what he does.
So for those of you who wanted to go but backed out... Good choice!!!
And for those of you that do go, you're gonna have an epic ride worthy of the best! Hope to see lots of pics and a write up or two when it's done, but as most of the riders accepting the challenge are not GG friendly, we'll have to just hope Roscoe will collect some thoughts and post them here.
The ride is a benefit for his club's new property, and even if you don't go, I'm sure he would be grateful for any donations, it's all going for land improvements with the hopeful goal being another place for events here in Western Washington.
As in 4 feet off the trail... Problem though, it's four feet of loose dirt and sharpish softball sized and bigger rocks at a 40 degree angle. With a small tree wedged between my front wheel and frame. And Roscoe waiting on the top of the next ridge, a somewhat brutal climb I don't want him to have to repeat to save my sorry ass... on a getting hot day with lots of work left to do. So off comes all the gear, spec out the situation, and decide further off the trail is what's called for. Muscle the bike off the tree and down the hill about 15 feet and leave it for some landscaping. Remove the larger rocks, all the branches, and make a shallow trench more or less following the intended line back to the trail. That done, it's helmet and gloves back on for the tire shredding dust spewing assault on the hill, to get back on the trail, remember? Finally back up there, after a good rest, it's time to catch up. He asks 'where were you?' Lost concentration and came off the trail, no biggie...
But the trail, talk about excellent. The dirt, elevation and corresponding views, level of challenge, all just excellent! He knows the area and is truly a top notch trail guide. I've ridden, and worked, maybe 60% of the loop, and will forget half what I know before learning 10% of what he does.
So for those of you who wanted to go but backed out... Good choice!!!
And for those of you that do go, you're gonna have an epic ride worthy of the best! Hope to see lots of pics and a write up or two when it's done, but as most of the riders accepting the challenge are not GG friendly, we'll have to just hope Roscoe will collect some thoughts and post them here.
The ride is a benefit for his club's new property, and even if you don't go, I'm sure he would be grateful for any donations, it's all going for land improvements with the hopeful goal being another place for events here in Western Washington.
REVERUP
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Ha Ha! thanks for the write up! You have been a huge help Steve.
Accompanying me to get that wind fall. Then staying later than you should have, brushing was huge. Not to mention the other time you've spent brushing. I 'll show ya some of the other trails up there soon.
Yes I will try to get some pics and do a write up after the benefit ride.
Below are some fun pics of our time working and riding up in them Mountains. Good times!
Splish splash Beta Steve takin a bath
Pics don't do this hill justice. It is quite steep here. Look at the trees.
Mountain single trackin
THE LOG
Accompanying me to get that wind fall. Then staying later than you should have, brushing was huge. Not to mention the other time you've spent brushing. I 'll show ya some of the other trails up there soon.
Yes I will try to get some pics and do a write up after the benefit ride.
Below are some fun pics of our time working and riding up in them Mountains. Good times!
Splish splash Beta Steve takin a bath
Pics don't do this hill justice. It is quite steep here. Look at the trees.
Mountain single trackin
THE LOG
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