BAS members hit the hills and trails of Northern California each month. Ride locations vary and range from the Auburn Ravine, Granite Bay, and the Sierra to occasional forays further a-field. Rides usually feature a range of options for beginner and experienced cyclists alike. Check the ride description to assess the suitability to your skill level.  Let’s go get dirty!

Intermediate and Advanced Ride

Fleming Meadows –August 28, 2010 

Our scheduled ride this month was Sawtooth Ridge but one of the best trails we would normally ride has been closed so the ride is being moved to Fleming Meadow.

BRIEF RIDE SYNOPSIS:

Fleming Meadow is a great Sierra Foothills ride with ride options available for Intermediate and Advanced riders. The Fleming Meadow and Jenkinson Lake trails have been favorite trails with local riders for years. Our route will first include the Fleming Meadows Loop with an option to ride the Jenkinson Lake loop as well. Fleming Meadows is mostly single track with a few fire roads and several gradual, but long climbs followed by fun, fast descents on hard packed single track. There are a few technical rock areas easily traversed by most riders.

Genesis 2:8-9 “Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden and there He put the man he had formed. And the Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”

PRE-RIDE INFORMATION

1. Meeting Place and Time:

Meet at 7:00 at The Hub Express, 8741 Auburn Folsom Blvd, 95746. This is in the Ace Hardware shopping center on the south-east corner of Douglas Blvd and Auburn Folsom Blvd. The Hub Express is located towards the south side of the shopping area, near the Subway Sandwich Shop and the Granite Bay Post Office. For anyone who needs a sugar or caffeine fix there is a Donut Shop next to The Hub. From there we’ll all carpool to the trailhead. Driving directions to the parking area will be given to all drivers at that time.

2. Registration is Required:

There is no charge to participate in this activity but you are required to be a member, register and sign a liability release form.

Liability release Forms can be downloaded at www.baysideadventuresports.com

Register for this ride by going to http://ridefmaug2010.eventbrite.com

3. Bayside Adventure Sports Membership:

Bayside Adventure Sports Membership is required for all our events.  If you are new to BAS, a three month trial membership is available for our free events – contact Pam at pamelah@baysideonline.com to request.  For more membership information go to www.baysideadventuresports.com

4. Skills and Fitness Description:

To understand what is required of you as a rider please read the Skills and Fitness description below on this page.  This ride is rated Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E.

WATER AND FOOD:

At least 80 oz of water is required, bring your own food and/or energy bars for the ride.

HELMET AND CLOTHING:

Helmets are required! Proper clothing and shoes for the weather conditions will make your ride that much more enjoyable.

POST RIDE DINNER:

Please plan on joining us for a post ride dinner and fellowship.

WEATHER ALERT:

Rain will cancel our ride, if we need to cancel the ride because of weather I will send out an email Friday before 6:00.

If you have any QUESTIONS please feel free to contact me

Dennis Tromburg   916 764-5556 or dennistromburg@att.net

Notice to all riders who would like to join us on this ride

If you are on our e-mail list you should be receiving important information about 5 days prior to the ride. If you have not been receiving our pre-ride information or, are not on our e-mail list, please contact Dennis Tromburg at dennistromburg@att.net so that we can get this information to you.

All riders must bring adequate water, food, and bicycle repair items.  Intermediate and advanced riders must be prepared for 24+ mile ride with lots of climbing and technical descents. No water refill on route – I would suggest at least 90 oz of water per rider.  Please read the Skills and Fitness description to understand what is required of you as a rider, so that everyone has a fun, safe experience.  This ride is rated Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E.

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TOP TEN most common lies mountain bikers tell….

1. I know it’s supposed to rain today but the heavy canopy of trees will keep us dry.
2. I rode that section of trial last time; it’s easy, go for it!
3. Yup my new bike weighs less than 25 lbs
4. We’ll be home in plenty of time for an early dinner.
5. This is an easy stream crossing, you won’t even get wet.
6. There are a few rocks on this trail, but it’s not bad.
7. This is the easiest 30 miles you’ll ever do on a mountain bike.
8. I know it looks like a lot of snow but its’ not very thick, you can blast right through it.
9. There are only a few short hike-a-bike sections.
10. I did that whole climb in the big ring – how about you?

Intermediate & Advanced Ride Calendar

For more information:

• Get on our email notification list to receive details of all the rides by filling out the Interest Form at the Bayside Adventure Sports Table or contact the Mountain Bike Division Leader Dennis Tromburg at
  
  dennistromburg@att.net
• There is no charge to participate in our rides but you must register and be a member of Bayside Adventure Sports, please go to
  
  www.baysideadventuresports.com.
• If you’d like to check us out before becoming a member please contact the ride leader.
• Start times and meeting places vary, please check the web site for more information.
• Multi Day Special Events will be announced at a later date.
• Visit Smug Mug at http://baysideadventuresports.smugmug.com for pictures of past events

Beginners Only Schedule

For more information:

• Get on our email notification list to receive details of all the rides by filling out the Interest Form at the Bayside Adventure Sports Table or contact the Beginners Leader Stacy Hanson
  sahanson32@sbcglobal.net
• There is no charge to participate in our rides but you must register and be a member of Bayside Adventure Sports, please go to
  www.baysideadventuresports.com. If you’d like to check us out before becoming a member please contact the ride leader.
• Start times and meeting places vary, please check the web site for more information.
• Multi Day Special Events will be announced at a later date.

Please register for te beginners ride at : Eventbrite.com

BAS and TBF Racing

Bayside Adventure Sports members regularly participate in TBF Racing events. TBF offers a terrific series of mountain bike races, duathalons, and triathlons. So come on out and race with the BAS team or hangout and cheer us on! See you there! 2009 TBF Mountain Bike Race Schedule Click here to check out the full TBF racing schedule and event details. Come join us at a upcoming event to race or just support Team Bayside! See you there!

BAS MTB Videos

“BAS in Moab” Video shot during springtime, 2004. (27 Mb wmv video) – don’t try this on a low bandwidth dial-up connection!

Check out the BAS Mountain Bikers featured in the BAS Highlight Video! Broadband version: BAS Highlights

Useful Links

California Trails > Trail Source > American Discovery Trail > MTB Review > FATRAC > IMBA > Specialized > Team in Faith Triathlons > Mountain Lion Info > Johnson Ranch Club > TBF Racing

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Contact:

Dennis Tromburg – (916) 764-5556

BAS Mountain Bike Release

Bayside Adventure Sports Membership:

Bayside Adventure Sports Membership is required for all our events. If you are new to BAS, a three month trial membership is available for our free events – contact Pam Harvey to request