Hey Jesse don't...

...jump in the water!   Too late....a running jump and landed in the lake.   Smelly dog strikes again.

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Moonlit Slip N Slide (Big River)

• Place: Big River
• Trailhead:  Exit 7 (Park and Ride a Pickle)
• Riders with OMMB:  Jeremy
• Miles: 7.5-ish (felt like 10 due to the rough terrain we hit)
• Weather: Clear and cold night...really awesome full moon rose up during our ride
• Temp:40-ish but felt much colder
• Trail Conditions:Remnants of the recent snow...didn't really expect a snow ride, several slippery areas on roots and such
• Wildlife: Jeremy got a glimpse of something brown that crossed the trail behind us...I'm sure it was not a mountain lion nor a chupacabra (because who needs a goat sucker in Big River)
• GPS Track:

Tidbits: chupacabra mystery solved

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Hey Bob!

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Snake in the Woods (Big River)

Notes: Lead my first Bikeworks Saturday morning ride today.  We had a good turnout with 12 riders starting from Exit 7 (Park-n-Ride a Pickle lot).  It's the largest group I've led and when we were on switchback trails I would look back, seemed like I was the head of a very long snake!

Although I had hoped to also ride the single-track that loops all the way around Carr Pond, we were limited for time.   All in all a good clean ride at a manageable pace (as that was a given with me in the lead!)

Tidbits:  My generous friend from CT joined us....thanks J!

Happy Trails,

OMMB

The Tear Down

Bob, Matt, Chris, Jay, and I rode at a leisurely pace to take down the arrows and tape from the time trial. Real damp and cool this morning.  The other thing... scoped out the terrain to find another route around the private land at the northwest end of Pine Needles.  The owner has had enough of people crossing over his land.  So hope is to route a new trail...RIGHT on his border.

Tidbits: Next time trial will be Dec 22, daytime.  It will be a Toy's for Tots event...bring a toy for donation to the ride. 

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Night Time Trial Round #2

Another fun time trial, although a chilly night, course record breaking times resulted...

...I pretty much matched by previous time (last time on Bob's carbon hardtail Superfly, this time on the Kona Satori full suspension).  Plenty of quicker riders in front of me this time. It was great to see my friends from CT make the trip over here! Unfortunately not knowing the course held Jeremy back (maybe I should keep it that way, knowing how fast he actually is).

Happy Thanksgiving Trails,

OMMB

The Course is Clear

Notes: Got a practice run in today, felt a little sluggish at first, but ended up not too far off my time trial result.  NightTime Trial round #2 is this Tuesday at 6:30.  Show up by 6:15 for sign up.

Happy Trails,

OMMB

(Sycamore CYN) You ride up, you ride down, you ride up, you ride down

Place: Sycamore CYN, CA

Notes: Another evening ride, this time with Hector.  We climbed a "new" trail for about a mile point three, then right back down.  Trail was Fireline, very smooth and in excellent condition.  Realizing it was not meant for MTB's (as the sign at the top trail crossing indicated), explains why it was in good shape...foot traffic only.  We then proceeded to do the usual climb up Backbone, then down Guadalasca.  Wild night time ride!

Hector suggested a Mexican Seafood restaurant on the way back to Port Hueneme... they had kick-ass shrimp and fish soup (or was it stew?).  Of course he had shrimp and octopus...hmmm (well it looked good anyway).

Hector hike-biking up a steep section of Fireline

Um yeah, but my bike doesn't look like that one on the sign

 

Hey, it's dusty out there!  Especially when following Hector downhill.

And a great way to wash that dust down... from the makers of Fat Tire. Snow Day, a delicious black lager.

Headin home!!!

 
Tidbits:  Speaking of night rides... check this out... too funny.

  

Happy Trails,

OMMB

A "Syc" Warm Up Ride (Sycamore CYN)

Place: Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu State Park, CA

Notes: Ron and I went out for a night ride through the canyon.  Nice ride, even if the freaky night birds with their creepy glowing eyes kept flying in front of us. Better than coyotes I guess, of which we did hear plenty of! Yet, even though we rode the trail "Two Foxes", actually only saw one fox.

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Nine Nine

 Five Fun Riders Today.

 

Happy Trails,
OMMB

ALL CLEAR!

Notes: Bob and I took a nice easy 5.3 mile ride with Jesse at "The Village".  We checked out areas that were damaged from the storm and good news is....those awesome elves were at it again.  All downed trees blocking the trails have been cleared!  Excellent job!

Tidbits:

Happy Trails,

OMMB

"It's my path and it's always an adventure"

Had to share this...





Tidbits:  SOMEONE turns 18 today!  Happy Birthday Alexa! 

Happy Trails,
OMMB

Poor Deer

Just me and Jesse Dog for about 5 miles.   Surveyed damage and cleared off additional trails in Village Park...all in decent shape.  One strange sight, a deer inside the cemetery fence.  Quite comical watching Jesse try to figure out how to get in, and the deer trying to get out.  When we returned from the ride, deer was gone, must have found its way.

Tidbits:  Talk of another Night Time Trial in Nov...will post the details when planned.

Happy Trails,

OMMB

Sandy Beetch

Went for a mostly night ride to scope out the trail conditions after Hurricane Sandy graced us with her presence.  She's not very friendly (a real Beetch, ask New Joysee).  Actually not too bad in Swansea...and someone is already leaf blowing the trails clear.  On the NTT loop found a medium sized tree blocking Lakeside, a small tree blocking Ridge Trail, and a very large tree blocking entrances to Men's and Ladies Room.   Also more small trees down here and there, one near the start of Two Guys.  I'm guessing the Elves will be out in force this weekend.  ;)

Tidbits:  Saw a deer in the headlights...well, bike lights.

Happy Trails,

OMMB