horncpa Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 So people can hop up that small cliff face coming UP the hill? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, ahornsfan said: So people can hop up that small cliff face coming UP the hill? Wow. I know it looks tough, but at least it has a good run-up...unlike some other features out there. The easy way to go up the feature proper is to hit it on the left side (looking up) where it's a bit smoother. After that, you can try going towards the middle. I probably failed it a handful of times to start, and now I can't remember the last time I didn't clean it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I am slowly improving, but this type of ability is a few months away. Hopefully I can continue dropping some pounds off that will get me more nimble. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’m 270lbs age 40 and I can climb it fine. 3 years ago I couldn’t even do a mile of 1/4 notch without feeling I didn’t belong on a bike anymore. So just put in some seat time and courage. Ride with people that are better than you 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Morris said: I’m 270lbs age 40 and I can climb it fine. 3 years ago I couldn’t even do a mile of 1/4 notch without feeling I didn’t belong on a bike anymore. So just put in some seat time and courage. Ride with people that are better than you Are you on Strava. I'm 300lbs and 44 so it would be nice to see how I am comparing to comparable people 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I started at 310 3.5 years ago, went down to 235 and lets just say it has been raining too much 😅. I’ll send you pm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I started at 252 and 43 years old. I'm 60 now and right at 175 and 6'1". Cycling and spinning is what keeps me lean. The doc says that's probably why I survived an ugly heart attack 5.5 years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 So is SpongeBob feature the one where there is an alternate route to the right around the cedar tree? There is an alt line to the right if you are going UP that feature. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4 hours ago, GreenMTBrider said: Just FYI, this morning I rolled out to 1/4 Notch and Picnic. Ground was still very soft, with caking and rutting occurring. Exposed areas may be dry, but other areas will be muddy. Riding not advised. This afternoon some of the trails may be okay, but I’d wait until tomorrow. Made my apres work decision very easy. Disc golf! Think I’ll try that course near the skate park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomreece Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I always try and fail the alt-line to the right of Spongebob. After watching that video right up the middle I'm gonna try to learn that instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, tomreece said: I always try and fail the alt-line to the right of Spongebob. After watching that video right up the middle I'm gonna try to learn that instead. Ditto. I can't believe I never considered the straight up approach but will try that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 You never considered it because it is CRAZY. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, tomreece said: I always try and fail the alt-line to the right of Spongebob. After watching that video right up the middle I'm gonna try to learn that instead. Looks harder than it is, just get some speed so you don’t need to pedal while going up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hmm, I'll need to look at that next time I'm out there. I've been going to the right on the way up (through the cheater line), but that video makes it look pretty easy. That doesn't mean it's easy, of course, and when I get back out there I'll probably be like, "Screw that!" That's the only feature on 1/4 Notch that gives me any pause. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomreece Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 How are the trails this evening? Last message from the Twitter feed says things may still be wet but I was hoping to ride tonight. Has anyone been out there this afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Yeah let’s not forget Gotdurt is a really really good bike handler and rider. Going up Spongebob is really tough to do when tired because when you make the left before it you gotta step on the gas but be in the right gear in case you do need to ratchet pedal to get over the top. I always ride East to West and never ride back West to East on Deception like I did once upon a time. I now take the fat guy way of doing all trails East to West and then BCRT and easy stuff back East toward home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) I think godurt needs new videos and a camera man. His videos never do features justice Edited June 18, 2019 by Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 41 minutes ago, tomreece said: How are the trails this evening? Last message from the Twitter feed says things may still be wet but I was hoping to ride tonight. Has anyone been out there this afternoon? Also curious about this. 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 So is 1/4 notch considered easier from E to W or W to E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1/4 I think it's more difficult east to west than the other direction. DD I've only ridden east to west. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Txduc said: 1/4 I think it's more difficult east to west than the other direction. DD I've only ridden east to west. My best times for Deception E-W and W-E, including both 1/4 Notch and DD, are nearly identical at 51:43 vs. 51:48. So I'd say they are about the same. I would agree though that the features on 1/4 Notch going E-W are trickier than going W-E, but neither are difficult compared to what you encounter on DD, which is why I love DD so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) That spongebob always stopped me cold, couldn't get myself to ride down it. Then I saw a video of someone doing it and it looked REAL easy. So next I was out there, I rode down it. It was easy. I almost never ride West-East, but next time I do, I'll stop and session that spot going up. So far, the only spot I really hate is the ledge between the 2 junipers. It's not even that big but I ALWAYS hit the fucking tree. Anyone got a vid of that (spot just a couple mins or so before Spongebob E-W) Edited June 19, 2019 by jcarneytx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Is it more like a few yards before sponge bob E-W? The one that has green rocks that seem to stay slick longer than most? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: Is it more like a few yards before sponge bob E-W? The one that has green rocks that seem to stay slick longer than most? No, a few twist and turns before that. There's a slight incline, then at the top a ledge that sits a bit diagonally across trail, with two junipers on either side of trail, a few feet apart, with another small ledge just a bit more than a bike length beyond that. Been meaning to get pics and ask about it, as I'm sure it has a name of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Ditto. I can't believe I never considered the straight up approach but will try that next time.The key is indeed straight up. You need to get a good burst upto the first ledge and try and be as light as possible up to the second ledge. Then place front tire on face of second ledge and as long as your momentum is good you just shift weight and lunge hips to bars and stand up and pedal out. Simple right?Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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