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Mountain Biking,, year around sport of champions!

Contact:

 Dennis Tromburg
dennistromburg@att.net
(916) 764-5556
B.A.S. 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 -> experienced cyclists alike - check the ride description to assess the suitability to your skill level.  Let's go get dirty!

 

Mountain Bike News...
Salmon Falls – January 17, 2009

Check out the Photos from previous rides!
 

See Ride Calendar for ride descriptions. General Ride Information - Times & Meeting Places

 

Next Ride:

 

Our next intermediate and advanced ride:

 

Salmon Falls – January 17, 2009

Salmon Falls, El Dorado County - This ride starts at the Salmon Falls Bridge and extends all the way to Peninsula Campground.  This is one of our favorite local trails with a good mixture of well groomed fast riding single track to technical rocky climbs and descents.

This ride is rated Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E.

 

Registration is Required

Please register for this ride by emailing Dennis Tromburg at dennistromburg@att.net

There is no charge to participate in this activity but you are required to register and sign a liability release form. Please bring the release form with you on ride day.

 

Meeting Place and Time

Meet at La Bou, corner of Sierra College and Douglas at 8:00am for directions and carpooling.  This ride is open to intermediate/advanced riders. 

 

General Information

Bike: You must have your own mountain bike in good mechanical condition.

Tools and Spare inter tube: I strongly suggest you have basic trail tools, a spare inter tube and patch kit. If you’re not sure what “basic tools” are we can discuss this on ride day.

Water and Food: Bring at least two bottles of water or hydration pack, extra food or energy bars.

Helmet and Clothing: Helmets are required for this and all Bayside Adventure Sports mountain bike rides. Proper clothing and shoes for the weather conditions will make your ride that much more enjoyable.

This ride is rated Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E.

 

WEATHER ALERT:

Rain will cancel our ride, if the weather forecast shows a chance of rain for New Years Day I will send out an email to inform you of our decision to keep the ride on as scheduled or to cancel.

Beginner Rides!!

 

Beginners Only Ride February 7, 2009

 

Join us on our next Beginner MTB ride on Saturday Feb. 7th. We will be riding the trails around Lake Natomas. This will be a 12 mile out and back ride. We will meet in the parking lot at the CSUS Aquatic Center @ 9am. Hope you can join us!

Stacey Hanson 916 216 4513 sahanson32@sbcglobal.net

 

No ride for March

 

April to be announced

 

Ride Report:

New Years Day - January 1, 2009

27 hardy souls brave the cold, chilling, fog for a superb day of Granite Bay fun!

 

 

 

TOP TEN most common lies mountain bikers tell....

1. We’ll be home in plenty of time for an early dinner.

2. It’s all downhill from here.

3. The trail looks steeper than it really is.

4. It’s only technical in "spots"

5. There are only a few short hike-a-bike sections.

6. That was an easy climb, I'm not even tired.

7. Don’t worry, I know these trails.

8. Oh yeah, it's rideable, my mom rode that last week.

9. I’m not lost, just a little turned around.

10. The top of the hill is just around the next corner.

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!

BOMB's Away!

Bayside Adventure Sports is not alone in its mission!  Kindred spirits exist and they are, quite literally, the BOMB!  Believers on Mountain Bikes.  BOMB International has chapters all over the world, including one close to home, sacBOMB, based out of Lakeside Church in Folsom.  BOMB International offers cool riding gear and some inspirational messages as well.   sacBOMB offers both shorter weekly and longer monthly rides (long bombs) - check out their ride calendar.  We hope to do a joint BAS and sacBOMB ride this summer - stay tuned for details!  Contact info@sacbomb.com for more information.

BAS MTB Videos

Broadband Version: "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 

 
MTB Ride Calendar

All mountain bike rides meet at LaBou on Sierra College & Douglas.  Car pools will be arranged at that time.  Be sure to bring 2 bottles of water, snacks, a spare tube, and a helmet.  Rain cancels.

Rides are rated by Technical Skills Level and Fitness Level.  Techical Skills Levels: 1-5 where 1 = familiar with your mountain bike and shifting, basic comfort with hills and bumps, comfortable at a moderate pace (example- comfortable with the trails in Folsom Lake State park (Granite Bay).  3 = ride your mtn bike regularly (weekly), comfortable with moderate bike-handling challenges (corners, bumps, downhills at speed, clipless pedals) (example - enjoy all the challenges on Foresthill Divide trail)  5 = ride often, push your limits, crash occasionally but enjoy the story opportunity.  (example - Downieville downhill without major lacerations... well... at least once).  Fitness Levels: A-E These are relevant to your cardio (cycling) fitness and strength.  A = able to comfortably complete a 5-8 mile ride with hills. C = able to comfortably complete a 9-16 mile ride with several steep (>7% grade) climbs. E = able to comfortably complete a 16-22+ mile ride with many steep climbs or several long (2+ miles) climbs or continuous climbing.

Click on each ride to see the ride description.

Intermediate & Advanced Ride Calendar

Date Meet Ride Ride Rating
Jan 17, 2009 8 am Salmon Falls , El Dorado County Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E
Feb 28, 2009 7 am Bolinas Ridge, Marin County Technical = 3-4, Fitness = C-E
Mar 28, 2009 7 am Annadel State Park , Santa Rosa Technical = 2-5, Fitness = B-E
Apr 25, 2009 7 am Emigrant Trail, Truckee Technical = 2-4, Fitness = C-E
May 23, 2009 7 am Marin Headlands, Marin County Technical = 1-4, Fitness = A-D
June 27, 2009 7 am French Meadow Res

More Information to follow.
July 25, 2009 7 am Sawtooth Ridge, Truckee Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E
Aug 22, 2009 7 am Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E
Sept 26, 2009 7 am Spooner Summit to Kingsbury, Lake Tahoe Technical = 3-4, Fitness = C-E
Oct 17, 2009 7 am Marlette Flume, Nevada Technical = 3-5, Fitness = C-E
Nov 14, 2009 8 am Bullards Bar, Yuba County Technical = 2-3, Fitness = B-D
Dec 12, 2009 8 am Flemming Meadow, Pollock Pines Technical = 2-3, Fitness = B-D

Beginner Ride Calendar

Date Meet Ride
Feb 7, 2009  9:00AM CSUS Aquatic Center Technical = 1-3
 Fitness = A-C
March 2009 No Ride  
April 2009 TBD  

 

 Useful Links

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

Sponsors
> Bicycles Plus
> Cambria Bicycle Emporium
> Sharp Bicycles
> The Hub
> Victory Velo

Weather

> Placer Co.
> Auburn
> Truckee
> So. Lake Tahoe
   
   

NOTE: All rides are at own risk and liability release forms will be signed by all riders. Minors must have the signature of a parent or guardian and be accompanied by a consenting adult. Bring at least two bottles of water or hydration pack, extra tube, food or energy bars (if desired), and by all means a helmet (required). Please check your bike out before hand and be sure it’s in good mechanical condition.