12/7 SAT 7 am | Mt Lowe Climb/Eaton Saddle Downhill | BLACK LEVEL

Posting this again for anyone that missed it, or wants to hit it a second time while it is still fresh.

Ask the crew from this week - this is a legit fun and challenging ride. It puts the "mountain" in mountain biking.

We will ride Mt. Lowe fire road climb to the top, and then take the Eaton Saddle Downhill down.
Mt. Lowe fire road is about 9 miles and 3300' of climbing, then we get the reward - the downhill is 99% singletrack and 13.8 miles dropping 4800'.

Mt. Lowe starts as a steep broken pavement climb for 3-1/2 miles, then it turns to dirt and the steepness modulates. On the 2 November ride it was about 2 hours moving time to the top.

The downhill includes 4 trails: Mt. Lowe East Trail, Middle Sam Merrill, Sunset Ridge and El Prieto. We will do a very brief regroup at each trail junction.

You will get it all on this ride - switchbacks galore, rock gardens, exposure, and amazing alpine scenery. And did I mention exposure?

This is a big ride. It is very remote in sections so be prepared with food, water, and able to handle technical riding. A long travel bike is suggested and you need to have legit trail skills. There are quite a few videos of this ride so review them in advance. We're starting at 7 AM as the afternoon traffic back to OC can be bad.

Ebikes are welcome but keep in mind some of us will be on analog bikes for the climb. If you just want to do the climb for a fitness ride and return on the fireroad, that works too.

RIDE LEVEL - BLACK
You are comfortable and confident at high speeds in technical terrain. Your cornering skills are excellent, and you can easily ride the apex of berms. You are skilled and confident at navigating a variety of technical features such as roots, rocks, mud, sand, and creek crossings. You are very skilled at shifting your weight to navigate technical climbs, descents and all trail features. You can bunny hop over obstacles and are confident to handle smaller jumps and drops.

LINK TO RIDE LEVEL CHART FOR MORE DETAILS
LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER
If you are new to AMTR, please bring a signed and completed waiver to the ride for the ride leader or email it to: [email protected]. You will be asked to sign a Waiver if you do not have one on file with us. If you refuse to sign, you will not be allowed to join the meetup event.
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BIKING ESSENTIALS
Please bring your own biking essential needs like tools, pump, hydration pack, chain link, gloves, energy gel/bar, snacks, camera, and most importantly a HELMET. Knee and elbow pads are NOT a must but are suitable for extra protection.

DISCLAIMER

The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Volunteers, Ride leaders, and Event Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a ride, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.