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[TimBay]

Real real talk tho, im out the next 2 weekends. Getting house ready for fuck off status. Most know, but here goes: me and the wife finally split (back in spring, was a long time coming and all for the best). Sold our house for a hefty profit in this covid crazy market. Life is good, but gotta clear stuff out. I gots the kiddos every other weekend (and some weekdays) so I'm game to ride most every other weekend.

 

[JimN]

Real talk, how is Sourlands for a semi-noob-never ridden-boulders like me?

All of the really hard stuff is optional. You'll be fine, just get off and walk occasionally.

To quote @jimvreeland - "if you want someone to never ride with you again, take them to the sourlands."
or was that round valley? i can't remember.

Surely that was Round Valley. Because it's terrible.

 

[TimBay]

To quote @jimvreeland - "if you want someone to never ride with you again, take them to the sourlands."
or was that round valley? i can't remember.

anyway, the trick at the sourlands is to go with someone who knows the alternate lines (i didn't say i could ride them, but i know they are there)
Ya can stay on the trail - some of which is difficult - or ride over a boulder where death or worse is possible.

@Soundguy (he loves this pic) on chunkey monkey alternate line.
(he rode it without looking, and made it no problem on second attempt - he also rode some of the other stuff that scares me.)

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@EJphotos Patrick is right. Best try to go with someone who knows it to maximize the fun. Jklett is a good option. It's rough trails. Patrick gave great advice, which I think of when riding rocks, "don't try to go between them, because you'll rip your derailleur" (or something like that). Personally, riding harts, i dont get to ride rocks all the time, but there's a special feeling you get riding rock gardens. I really love it.

 

[Steve Vai]

All of the really hard stuff is optional. You'll be fine, just get off and walk occasionally.



Surely that was Round Valley. Because it's terrible.

I believe you are correct. But, I have many ways to rid unwanted company.

 

[Patrick]

Because it's terrible.

 

[JimN]

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For the record, I personally like terrible trails. Round Valley just isn't terrible enough to be worth the drive though

 

[Steve Vai]

For the record, I personally like terrible trails. Round Valley just isn't terrible enough to be worth the drive though

You don't know the super terrible loop I do.

 

[Steve Vai]

me and the wife finally split (back in spring

As a married man I will say "sorry" and "congratulations" because both are equally acceptable in this scenario.

 

[EJphotos]

Thanks for the feedback...would love to try some rock riding.

 

[A Potted Plant]

I'm not aloud to post without @a.s.'s permission lol

anyway I'm out this saturday, could really go for a ride with the boys, and ladies yall can come too

riding wildcat tonight

sunday going to ringwood if I can find the motivation

going to creek on 10/2 by myself or with @BPaze



anyone is welcome to join me except for @a.s. unless he plans to bring ice cream

 

[a.s.]

I'm not aloud to post without @a.s.'s permission lol

anyway I'm out this saturday, could really go for a ride with the boys, and ladies yall can come too

riding wildcat tonight

sunday going to ringwood if I can find the motivation

going to creek on 10/2 by myself or with @BPaze



anyone is welcome to join me except for @a.s. unless he plans to bring ice cream

Ringwood is my jam. I give you permission to ride there with me Sunday. I'll bring cream. Probably won't be icy though.

 

[BPaze]

I'm not aloud to post without @a.s.'s permission lol

anyway I'm out this saturday, could really go for a ride with the boys, and ladies yall can come too

riding wildcat tonight

sunday going to ringwood if I can find the motivation

going to creek on 10/2 by myself or with @BPaze



anyone is welcome to join me except for @a.s. unless he plans to bring ice cream

I will find a way to be there on 10/2

 

[EJphotos]

I'm not aloud to post without @a.s.'s permission lol

anyway I'm out this saturday, could really go for a ride with the boys, and ladies yall can come too

riding wildcat tonight

sunday going to ringwood if I can find the motivation

going to creek on 10/2 by myself or with @BPaze



anyone is welcome to join me except for @a.s. unless he plans to bring ice cream

If the weather is nice, maybe I'll take the day off and join as well.

 

[jklett]

going to creek on 10/2 by myself or with @BPaze

That's a Friday, right? If so I might be able to make it.

 

[A Potted Plant]

That's a Friday, right? If so I might be able to make it.

yes calling out of work on that day cuz priorities

 

[A Potted Plant]

150 available for next friday we'll keep an eye

 

[BPaze]

150 available for next friday we'll keep an eye

That number will be fine they won't sell out don't worry

 

[A Potted Plant]

That number will be fine they won't sell out don't worry

I'm going to go up early so I can get out of the house early

 

[BPaze]

I'm going to go up early so I can get out of the house early

Ok I am taking the day off to start getting ready for Saturday if you want to come by me anytime that is fine as well and we can go from there.

 

[A Potted Plant]

Ok I am taking the day off to start getting ready for Saturday if you want to come by me anytime that is fine as well and we can go from there.

and help you nahhh I'll pass lmao

we'll see