Marty Backe Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Join a group of us (@Stan Onymous, @noisycarlos, @JrKline "Wheel Whisperer, and @YoshiSkySun) as we ride the northern section of Cogswell Dam. This is a beautify paved trail about 9 miles long that follows a running river. You'll never believe that you are in Southern California. The round trip is between 20 and 25 miles depending on the diversions that we take. Departure will occur ~9am. For planning purposes, the drive is ~30 minutes from the intersection of the 605 & 210 freeways. See here for our last ride, including a video of the ride: Please pay attention to the notes at the beginning of the post linked to above. It tells you where we will meet. Please respond to this post so that we will know that you are coming. There is ZERO cell phone coverage at this location. You will need a $5 Angeles National Forest Day Pass unless you want to risk receiving a $100 parking ticket. They can be purchased at Big 5 Sporting stores and other locations. See this link for additional information: @nbxpq3 @Sketch @Roll Model @enigma35 @csmyers @jrkline @noisycarlos @Questor @swvision @Ando Melkonyan @abinder3 @captainwells @Tjtripp @Sven @unowheel @Mushuukyou @Alsayyad @Marvin Ong @HeavyGoing @Kimosabi @zentype @n2eus @Peter Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 @Jason McNeil hasn't shipped my monster yet... let me know if i should reserve heli evac towards afternoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sven said: @Jason McNeil hasn't shipped my monster yet... let me know if i should reserve heli evac towards afternoon Thanks for the thought Fortunately we're taking the very mellow north route which is mostly flat and paved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsayyad Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm in! I'll see you guys there! ~Yasin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 16 minutes ago, Alsayyad said: I'm in! I'll see you guys there! ~Yasin Fantastic. Remember, it'll take 30 minutes from the 605 & 210 regardless of how fast you think you can drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I went to the dam this morning on my grom. It was totally fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Sven said: I went to the dam this morning on my grom. It was totally fun There was an insane number of people there. Traffic and parking was horrible. But once we got onto the dam trail things were great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: There was an insane number of people there. Traffic and parking was horrible. But once we got onto the dam trail things were great. Edited September 5, 2017 by steve454 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jrkline "Wheel Whisperer" Posted September 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2017 49 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: There was an insane number of people there. Traffic and parking was horrible. But once we got onto the dam trail things were great. Unfortunately on the ride out,one of @Marty Backe's former wheels,an ACM now owned by @noisycarlos,popped the tire and left him stuck 8 miles from the parking area.I used my Monster and seated riding skills to carry the ACM on my lap back to the parking area to save poor @noisycarlos a helluva long walk with a "boat anchor". 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiSkySun Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 The Wheel Whisper to the rescue again. Big ups to @JrKline "Wheel Whisperer for saving the day. You always make our rides enjoyable! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiSkySun Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) @Marty Backe has lived in Southern California for over 30 years and today was his first visit ever to an In-N-Out Burgers joint...bonappetit, Marty! Edited September 5, 2017 by YoshiSkySun 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Man, I came home lied down to take a nap and just woke up 4 hours later. But it was fun today, and thanks for the help :-) Edited September 5, 2017 by noisycarlos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Aside from the question of how @noisycarlos got back from 8 miles out on the trail without a wheel. I hope the video or photo thread will also answer why @Marty Backe was rock climbing the dam? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiSkySun Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Great shot of Jeff's big head. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, Stan Onymous said: Aside from the question of how @noisycarlos got back from 8 miles out on the trail without a wheel. I hope the video or photo thread will also answer why @Marty Backe was rock climbing the dam? That's hilarious. Why exactly was I climbing a hillside during a group ride Edited September 5, 2017 by Marty Backe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 hours ago, noisycarlos said: Man, I came home lied down to take a nap and just woke up 4 hours later. But it was fun today, and thanks for the help :-) That was quite a day. We were out on the trails for over 4 hours, plus a long lunch, and travel time. No wonder you were tired - I'm about to go to bed for 12 hours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Marty continuing to sell his wheels before they break down... once more (just delayed) Also, post these in the photo thread guys, very nice photos! Really makes me wish I could do such a ride with you there... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) On 9/4/2017 at 11:54 PM, Marty Backe said: That was quite a day. We were out on the trails for over 4 hours, plus a long lunch, and travel time. No wonder you were tired - I'm about to go to bed for 12 hours Maybe I'll get an Iota and throw it in the backpack next time Edited September 7, 2017 by noisycarlos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YoshiSkySun Posted September 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2017 For your viewing pleasure. @Marty Backe @Stan Onymous @noisycarlos @JrKline "Wheel Whisperer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Melkonyan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 4:49 PM, YoshiSkySun said: For your viewing pleasure. @Marty Backe @Stan Onymous @noisycarlos @JrKline "Wheel Whisperer. damn that looks fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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