Ride Report Romero Canyon UP Cold Springs DOWN, SB's best

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  1. Yardsale

    Yardsale New Member

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    So a few buddies (reignin stink, mtbkiwi and mcmtb) came up to visit my getaway on the central coast and after riding some of my old trails around SLO we decided to do some Santa Barbara riding on the way back Sunday morningish. Up Romero Canyon Road to the East Camino Cielo ridge road and then down Cold Springs Canyon. The pictures don't do the views justice and the downhill was amazing. One of the best all mountain rides out there that I have ridden. On to the pics.


    Straight down in Montecito and Santa Barbara, there is some prime real estate down there. I'm pretty sure I could have thrown a rock into Oprah's backyard.
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    Looking south towards Ventura, it was so clear we could see down to Catalina way off in the distance.
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    Bike Yoga, it's a new thing I recommend it
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    This one is called the thinker, it's pretty straightforward. I have the pose down, the next step is the thinking.
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    The view from the top of Cold Springs Canyon Trail.
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    A very small teaser of some of the tech gnar that awaits you on long sections of downhill. There were so many baby heads out there it was like we were rollin through nurseries.
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    It feels good to earn the down sometimes.
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    Yeah I would build a trail here too, way to go trail building person. EPIC
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    All in all close to 20 mile loop that included amazing views, solid climbing (something like 3000-3500 when all is said and done), techy downhills and only one OTB from me. I gotta make sure I earn that Yardsale name of mine, I've recorded it with the headcam. I think it's about time we started a thread of only head cam crashes because they are hilarious. I'll work on it, stay tuned.
     
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  2. project_d

    project_d Steve Peat Wannabe

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    I love Cold Springs!!! I hope to get back out there in the next week or two! Oh, and awesome RR!
     
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    Nice but...

    ... Drop a couple of bucks and get a helmet for that nice fro ya got!
     
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    Its not a fro--its a mane!:bang: Great rr!
     
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    Brewtal Squirrel Whisperer

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    In the second photo, you can see my house!(ok, not exactly but close) Why have I not ridden this!?!
    Nice shots...lit a little fire under me arse!
     
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  6. rojomas

    rojomas A.K.A The Oxx

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    I've been wanting to do ColdSprings for a while now but just haven't gotten around to it.
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    I LOVE CS but we do it as a shuttle on DH bikes. ;)
     
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    How do I find the trailhead?
     
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    I've done this one 2x in the past few months and it has become one of my favorites.

    Up Romero to camino del cielo is a butt kicker, but the downhill on CS is well worth the effort.

    Wearing a bell helps avoid head-ons and keep the hikers happy too.

    R
     
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    Thanks alot for the RR and pics. It's been sweet views the last few days for tose getting to the top.
     
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    Krankin Kiwi Closet Goater

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    Well , lets do it!

     
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    Nice Pic's, did you check out the Tunnel trail?
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Tunnel is still closed due to the recent fire!;)

    LATEST NEWS:

    11/05/09
    Some Trails Affected By The Jesusita Fire Re-Opening 11/6: Press Release
    Rattlesnake and Jesusita(San Roque TH) to re-open, all trails starting at Tunnel TH will remain closed until further notice.
     
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    Tom the Bomb Keep the Zen

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    cold springs

    I'm in too.

     
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    The helmet was on my pack for the way up. It was pretty toasty in the sun with not much shade and you gotta let that mane breathe :lol:. And the one fish eye pic was from my helmet cam hence the lack of helmet there. I'm a big supporter of helmets even though I have a built in airbag.

    Yeah next time, we left the big bikes at home for this trip. I've done tunnel before but this was my first time going down CS, I was super pleased with it. Awesome trail, but quite a few hikers towards the bottom.

    The Romero Canyon Road/Trail starts towards the very end of Romero Canyon road. It will come to a T at bella vista I think and then you turn right and the trail is right around the corner.

    Yeah I need to pick up my own personal bell, all the bell boxes we came across were empty.
     
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  16. reignin_stink

    reignin_stink watches yardsales daily

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    nice report, i am excited to see the video!
     
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    UniGeezer Adventure Cyclist

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    I'm going to Cold Springs tomorrow (Saturday) for an all-day Mountain UNICYCLE adventure! I'll be solo, so no shuttle for me...climb/ride up (6 miles each way?) and then DH on one wheel!

    If anyone will also be there, maybe I could have you take a moment to use my camcorder to track some footage? Can't wait!

    last time I was there I rode Saddle rock trail. 100% all rock trail and probably the most technically crazy trail there is in SB. :)
     
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    project_d Steve Peat Wannabe

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    Amen, sister!

    I think you can buy those bells at Velo Pro on State Street.
     
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  19. rojomas

    rojomas A.K.A The Oxx

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    Well, Let's go.... What's stopping us?
     
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    UniGeezer Adventure Cyclist

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    Awesome ride today at Cold Springs! :beer:
     
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