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mudworm

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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2008, 08:03:03 PM »
I bet it's faster to ride a bike out of the valley than driving. At least, that was the case last time we were there. Stop 'n go all the way from the valley floor.

> So what about going to the Pinnacles on Memorial Day tomorrow?

Good luck with the drive back!  Should be good weather there though.

We'll either be riding tomorrow, or Mud will be planting trees.  Even nicer if both  ;D
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2008, 08:17:26 PM »
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Good luck with the drive back!  Should be good weather there though.

True, but the climbing will make up for it. Plus we can always go back via back roads.

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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2008, 07:31:23 PM »
If you feeling stronger than I your welcome to join the next casual ride.
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #23 on: May 26, 2008, 08:04:45 PM »
F4, I agree with you. Mud is getting weak. He even stopped to look at flowers on the side of the trails on today's ride!
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2008, 06:28:53 AM »
Yesterday was perfect. We hit denied and then a couple 2 bit routes over at the Frog.

There were hardly and folks climbing and few cars on the road.

I'll have to dust off the old mtn bike one of these days.

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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2008, 06:37:32 AM »
What did you think of Denied?
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2008, 06:55:55 AM »
Great route. The crux is a bit loose and less 1 hold (not that nice knob). I had trouble until I saw a nice incut hold.

The route is a bit dirty, but that's expected since folks don't do it much.

Lowering the top anchors and putting chains on them would be a nice addition.

Get a Grip and 10% inspiration were awsome. And in the shade which was nice. Beyer's bolts are pretty nasty. The ones on Atlas Shrugs had to be the worst ever.
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #27 on: May 27, 2008, 10:19:08 AM »
We put the chains in that location to try and make them not visible from the trail.  Painted chains might be a good solution.
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #28 on: May 27, 2008, 02:42:55 PM »
Denied was a personal favorite.....a nice route indeed and being so close to the road, a must repeat. Joe, F4 and I were thinking out loud about what a nice sport route it would make if there were chains at the base of the final chimney mung. Just enough to lower with a single 60M.

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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #29 on: May 27, 2008, 03:43:45 PM »
I think folks should just start using 70M ropes.
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Re: NEWS FLASH FOR ALL YOU GEARHEADS................
« Reply #30 on: May 27, 2008, 03:46:32 PM »
That's the plan. But wait....that would mean YOU'D need to buy one too!!!
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