Ridenfool Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) What is Juan across, a crossword puzzle? 😉 I couldn't find a trail named Juan that connects Winsor to Dale Ball on MTBProject. If there is another way from Winsor to Dale Ball that avoids La Piedra (without riding road) I'd like to know more about it. After the ride I learned that you can wait at pull outs on 475 for the shuttle coming down. It will pick you up if you make it before their last run of the day passes the pull out. That was the plan I had for next time. Edited August 25, 2023 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I rode up Bishop's Lodge road and cut in at the bottom of Lower Winsor (first arrow). Then I did the climb up Burn which was aptly named (second arrow). At the top of the Ridgeline, I could have taken Saddleback north but opted for Juan south (third arrow). That dumped me out on 475, where I rode up and down to Dale Ball (squiggly line off 475) where I did a little 2-3 mile lap then headed back down into town to the house. 20 miles, 2100 feet of climbing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 North of Pagosa Springs 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 12 hours ago, AustinBike said: There is an extra 1000 feet, not 100. I did not do a good job of locating the trail I was looking for. In retrospect I was on it, so I may go back. Did Winsor over to Dale Ball. Took Juan across. LOL. While that might not be my life's most consequential type-o, it was certainly significant. It was an order of magnitude type-o! So yes, if I had just climbed the 2500 feet to get to the shuttle drop-off from town, would it be worth it to climb the extra 1000 feet? Or is it more like the punishing south-side Dale Ball trails? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) I couldn't even see my own picture. sigh Edited August 26, 2023 by The Tip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Barry said: So yes, if I had just climbed the 2500 feet to get to the shuttle drop-off from town, would it be worth it to climb the extra 1000 feet? Or is it more like the punishing south-side Dale Ball trails? Shuttle was way worth it for those of us that hate to climb. Also made the beers and burgers at Tesuque that much better😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 7 hours ago, AustinBike said: I rode up Bishop's Lodge road and cut in at the bottom of Lower Winsor (first arrow). Then I did the climb up Burn which was aptly named (second arrow). At the top of the Ridgeline, I could have taken Saddleback north but opted for Juan south (third arrow). That dumped me out on 475, where I rode up and down to Dale Ball (squiggly line off 475) where I did a little 2-3 mile lap then headed back down into town to the house. 20 miles, 2100 feet of climbing. Thanks for the info. I figured there was road involved, so no help for my next trip. I won't plan a ride that uses narrow road with higher than neighborhood traffic speed and density. Whoever submitted the Burn Trail track to MTBProject must have included the section "Juan" as part of Burn Trail, so that explains why my search didn't turn it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 3:23 PM, ATXZJ said: Nice and congrats! They're great tires but hate rolling and weigh a ton LOL. 29x2.5 DD assegai that I just pulled off my trailbike. To be honest, I can shave more weight by losing a few pounds myself, before I need to worry about bike parts! However, when I wear ‘em out I will likely replace ‘em with Pirelli Scorpions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 21 hours ago, Barry said: LOL. While that might not be my life's most consequential type-o, it was certainly significant. It was an order of magnitude type-o! So yes, if I had just climbed the 2500 feet to get to the shuttle drop-off from town, would it be worth it to climb the extra 1000 feet? Or is it more like the punishing south-side Dale Ball trails? Yeah, after the ride up from town, the extra 1000 feet is worthless. There is a great view up there but it is a shitty double track to get there. Definitely don't recommend at that point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 15 hours ago, Ridenfool said: Thanks for the info. I figured there was road involved, so no help for my next trip. I won't plan a ride that uses narrow road with higher than neighborhood traffic speed and density. Whoever submitted the Burn Trail track to MTBProject must have included the section "Juan" as part of Burn Trail, so that explains why my search didn't turn it up. Ah, I use trailforks, it integrates right onto my Garmin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 View from the top of Dale Ball yesterday morning. Yeah, it was a beautiful ride. 20 miles, 2000 feet of climbing, then a sushi lunch. Who wouldn't love that? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 South trails the other morning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 yeah, I should keep my wheels on the ground 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurronnicane Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 We just finished an amazing seven-day family ride from Teluride to Moab. When I get home I hope to post a ride report. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurronnicane Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On our way to the Telluride-to-Moab adventure we did a fun ride at Phil’s World. It was my first time there and it was great fun! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 9/2/2023 at 12:40 PM, hurronnicane said: fun ride at Phil’s World Yes, it's amazing. Lots of variety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/2/2023 at 1:40 PM, hurronnicane said: On our way to the Telluride-to-Moab adventure we did a fun ride at Phil’s World. It was my first time there and it was great fun! Rib Cage is a blast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurronnicane Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 This morning was my first ride in Central Texas in two and a half months! Finished the ride right as the temperature reached 80 degrees. More of that please! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Trestle 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Emerging from summer hibernation today but trails were muddy. Put together a 15-mile "gravel" route to kick off the non-suck weather. Edited September 18, 2023 by mack_turtle 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 8:18 PM, mack_turtle said: summer hibernation I had to look it up: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aestivation 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) At the top of Cairn Me Up at Glorieta, NM (experimenting with a different way to post a picture. Hope it works) Trying yet ANOTHER way. We had to take our bikes to the room because the place we had to park was sketchy Edited September 27, 2023 by The Tip trying different picture posting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 15 hours ago, The Tip said: At the top of Cairn Me Up at Glorieta, NM Dude that's a fun as hell trail. And it would take me ALL DAY to kick down all those cairns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I think other folks beat you to it. When did Mother Nature get so darn sensitive anyway? I still haven't found a really compelling reason why they are so bad. Even the individual National Parks themselves cannot agree on a policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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