9/18 Sunday Ride - Alice/St. Mary's Area

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Looks like there will be a few of us heading up to ride some of the trails around St. Mary's Glacier/Alice. The cabin is located in the town of Alice about 1 hour from Denver.

Plan on meeting at my cabin around 8:30-9am...time subject to change.

Who's in so far...
Dr. Joe
Sean
Aracheon
Ricky
Aracacat
60pan (maybe)
Mike Kuledge (maybe)
Wade + 1 Maybe


There are 100's of miles of trails around the area, spidering all over, we can reach Rollinsville, Apex, Central City, Needles Eye and even Empire (never done it though)...all trails are less than a mile from the cabin. Range from fairly easy to very tough (baby head boulders & steep). We will be starting at 10,000ft and climbing from there so dress accordingly.

I'll be driving my truck up that morning and can fit one more if needed, I also have a trailer that could hold 4 or 5 bikes maybe even 6 if someone wants to drive everyone up. Just let me know.

Hit me up through PM's or call/text me to verify you can make it/get directions or travel in a caravan.

Travis
720-317-9805

[Sean]

Yup, Chris and I are in for sure. :up:

[Ricky]

Tempting...

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

cool...just talked to Eric (Teamhypoxia) and he may join us as well.

[asp_125]

Tempting.. mebbeh pending how I feel after taking pics at PPIR all day Sat. Don't wait if I don't show up on time.

[Ricky]

We were going to try to go camping this weekend, but if we don't decide to go, then I am definitely up for this!

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Looks like my little bro may be joining us as well.

[Sean]

Bodhizafa's exact words in his last email were, "rip the DRZ up!" So really, I have no choice but to ride the shit out of his bike. Really, it's a moral obligation. :hump:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

there will definately be some rippin & tearin! :lol:

[Sean]

If anybody is curious, here's how the day will pan out.

Here is Sean, Dr. Joe Siphek and his brother:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/dakar-rally-2.jpg

Here is Aracheon:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/mx_crash.jpg

Should be fun. :rock:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

bwahahaha....:spit: that made me laugh out loud. thx sean, i needed that.

[Sean]

Plan on meeting at my cabin around 8:30-9am...time subject to change.
Plans have changed. From now on, there's no messing around.


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/tumblr_lg0joreTaR1qa4jq8o1_500.jpg

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

KSU by 9am.

[Sean]

Fine, we'll do 9:00am.

But just so you know, my post was much more dramatic and inspiring than yours...

[swademaster]

I would like to make this, but unsure if I will be able to yet. If I can, I would probably be bringing Blake along too, so we would be sticking to the easier trails.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

i just can't compete w/ Vizzini, when it comes to inspiration and drama, it's like getting involved in a land war in asia.

[Sean]

If I can, I would probably be bringing Blake along too, so I can watch my kid kick the crap our of you loud mouths, with his 50cc.Translated your post, so that the truth is revealed.

[arcatacat]

I'm tempted. I was thinking of going on a solo 3-day ride this Fri-Sun, but there's a bunch of other life bullshit that I need to take care of. If I did that, I'd def be ready to ride by Sunday. I'd need to borrow some trailer space tho.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

hit me up arcatacat by COB friday if you want to go. Pretty sure we can fit both bikes in my pick up.

[swademaster]

Translated your post, so that the truth is revealed.

That could happen.

[arcatacat]

hit me up arcatacat by COB friday if you want to go. Pretty sure we can fit both bikes in my pick up.

Cool. I'll let you know. Thanks.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

looks like we are gonna have a nice little group! beware...there may be some snow up there?

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

here's a quick route itinerary i'm thinking.

from the cabin we'll ride to fall river res and up to chinn's lake, maybe check out lake lochlomond, then back and up and over james peak, then down kingston trail and from there we can head over to needle's eye/jenny lake, or we can head towards central city and get lost on all those trails. I'll let you guys decide when we get to that point.

all in all we should put in about 30-40 miles, maybe more.

[Sean]

Sounds good to me, I don't know any of the trails. You're leading Travis!

I figured I'd throw a can of gas in the back of the truck just in case.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

yeah i have no idea how many miles the DRZ can do? i'm not gonna lie, we might get lost too! :lol: but we'll find our way!

[Sean]

80-ish miles/tank. Less if you're flogging the hell out of it. :lol:

maybe I'll bring my gps...just in case.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

i'll have my gps as well, but it takes some of the ADVenture out of it!

[Ricky]

I usually always track the ride with my phone when I'm in the hills. That way I know where I came from, lol.

I'm definitely itchin to ride. Looks like a high of 65 degrees up there.

[swademaster]

Still unsure if we'll make it. I'll text you tomorrow evening, Travis, to let you know if we will or not.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

aaaaww yeah! gonna be a good time.

[arcatacat]

I'm in for sure if I can still get some truck space. Looking forward to it.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

arcatacat...hit me up, we can prolly fit it in my truck. I plan on leaving sunday morning between 7&7:30...i'm located by Dick's sporting goods park in commerce city.

Travis
720-317-9805

[arcatacat]

I'm in Denver proper. I can meet you somewhere on the way... The dino park-n-ride at I70 and US40? Just let me know when to be there.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

okay that works too...my truck is old and i typically don't take i-70 up, i usually go up 6 till i get to the stop light then jump on i-70. So if you want to meet at the parking lot just off Hwy 6 just past golden that might be a little easier, or you can meet at my house. Let me know.

[arcatacat]

I can just meet at your place. I'd be leaving at the same time either way.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

sounds good...i pm'd you my address.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

peace out fools...see you sunday. call me if anything changes or if you get lost.

[Aracheon]

If anybody is curious, here's how the day will pan out.

Here is Aracheon:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/mx_crash.jpg

Should be fun. :rock:



I hate you. :slap:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

check your pm's 60

[swademaster]

Wish we could've joined in today. Long day yesterday made me not want to get up at 5 this morning to get everything ready. Hopefully there will be another ride yet this fall.

[arcatacat]

Just got home from a super fun time. Thanks to Travis for hosting us at the cabin and all the guys for making the ride a blast. I definitely want to go again before it gets snowed in.

PS: there were a couple cameras and 4 (FOUR!) GoPro video cameras documenting the day. I can't wait to see those vids.

[Sean]

Good riding, good times and good people. I had a blast! Thanks for putting this together Travis. :up:

Here's a couple of pics:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0013.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0016.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0023.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0032.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0037.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0041.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/IMG_0042.jpg

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Had a great time yesterday, the group size was perfect...i'd say we rode about 40-45 miles ish...my gps shut off a couple time so not exactly sure how many we put on. Excellent scenery, lots of technical riding and the WIND was insane at the top of james/kingston peak. Can't wait to see the video/pics! Thanks again Dustin, Sean, Chris, Ricky and Mike!!!

[Sean]

Here are all the photo's I took Link (http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/CSC%20dirt/)

[arcatacat]

Here's a couple of my iphone pics from yesterday:

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/8055/photosep1893951am.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/8706/photosep18115733am.jpg

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/2117/photosep18112915am.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8459/photosep18125247pm.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7487/photosep1814321pm.jpg

[arcatacat]

Hey Ricky,

What was the name of that iphone GPS track app you were using? I'm tempted to buy something like that.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

you guys need to post up the vids soon.

[Ricky]

Hey Ricky,

What was the name of that iphone GPS track app you were using? I'm tempted to buy something like that.

Accuterra Unlimited. The reason I like it is because it has a MAP store inside the app. Everything is free, but you can download specific regions, or select the areas you want. Invaluable tool because it has topo maps.

[Ricky]

Thanks for the awesome ride guys. I needed that so badly. I slept like a baby that night because I was so beat. Let's definitely ride again before it starts getting too cold.

OH, and Travis I was looking at the videos this morning, and I barely got you on video almost going off the side of that trail. Epic. I forgot to grab my drive before i left, but I'll eventually upload them so everyone can download them.

[Sean]

I wonder if Chris got any? We used his till the battery ran out, so there should be something.

[Aracheon]

you guys need to post up the vids soon.

I'll start working on that tonight.



Thanks for the awesome ride guys. I needed that so badly. I slept like a baby that night because I was so beat. Let's definitely ride again before it starts getting too cold.

OH, and Travis I was looking at the videos this morning, and I barely got you on video almost going off the side of that trail. Epic. I forgot to grab my drive before i left, but I'll eventually upload them so everyone can download them.

As did I. That was two-wheeled therapy at it's finest.

I need to get in touch with Mike to see if he caught me trying to pick my bike up out of the mud. :lol:



I wonder if Chris got any? We used his till the battery ran out, so there should be something.

Yep - got quite a bit. I'll chop it up and get it uploaded soon.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Videos...we want them! NAO!!! :lol:

[Ricky]

Videos...we want them! NAO!!! :lol:

I finally just started uploading my videos to one of my sites. But just the raw footage. Because of the new baby news, I haven't had time to go through it or upload it until now. I'll shoot you a link when it's ready.

[DW]

That definitely looked like a kick ass day. Except for the two guys that lost the bag, that sucks, but was still an adventure.

[Aracheon]

Videos...we want them! NAO!!! :lol:


I'm still working on em! Be patient, grasshoppa! :)

[Sean]

I'm still working on em! Be patient, grasshoppa! :)For the love of god, it's like waiting for Chris to hit puberty. Can it take any longer? :wait:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

why and how do you know Chris hasn't hit puberty yet? :lol:

[Aracheon]

For the love of god, it's like waiting for Chris to hit puberty. Can it take any longer? :wait:


:bigeyes:

[Sean]

why and how do you know Chris hasn't hit puberty yet? :lol:Have you ever met/talked to Chris? And you still can't tell?

I'm just giving him shit, because I want to see myself crash! :lol:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

i want to see his crash(s) too :lol:

[Sean]

Here's my in-depth interview at...I'm not sure where this is. You get an idea of how windy it is, Travis shares his feelings and Chris offers a little to much information. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWAaeDVvlZE

[Aracheon]

My vagina hurts. :lol:

I don't even remember that

[Bueller]

I wish I could have made it up but I was extremely sore after PPIR, that track is worse than IMI for kicking an old guys ass.
But here is the vid I got from last year when I took Diego up there, anything look familiar :)
http://vimeo.com/14559796

[asp_125]

Holy traffic jam Batman!

[Sean]

anything look familiar :)
http://vimeo.com/14559796Yup that's it. Man, that place is rocky as hell.