While RL and Priscilla were enjoying their weekend getaway and Jeremy and Khoa were reminiscing about their Big Bear trip, I had the pleasure of riding with “The Moe“. Saturday we met at the Albertson’s parking lot on the corner of Jamboree and Chapman. Moe has never ridden Santiago Oaks therefore I was looking forward to giving him a tour.
Knowing what I knew about The Moe, I had no doubt in my mind that he’ll be able to handle what S. Oaks has to offer. His weapon of choice for this ride was the new KHS Flagstaff 29er.
After passing through the park, we approached the dreadful 3 “Bs” (B = female K9). On the 1st B, which is the steeper of the three, we both climbed until about mid-point. I was the first to lose traction, then Moe. We dismounted off our bikes and hiked to the top. We then immediately got on our bikes and started on the 2nd B. A quarter way up, there is a cut-off on the right hand side. This is a singletrack that runs parallel to the 2nd B. Moe and I took this route which is slightly easier than the fireroad. The 3rd B was uneventful as well with the exception of my chain dropping. It was a long grind up but well worth with what the descent has to offer.
Several times during the ride, as we approached a turn or a split, I would yell out either “left, left” or “right, right”…yet The Moe would go the opposite way 
… hmmm, we’ll have to keep an eye on that one…
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Joe, the last time we went to Oaks, was the time where I got scared poopless. The spot where Moe fell is the same area where I almost ate it. The KHS XCT 535 was what saved me. I came around the corner way too fast and that track is steep and technical. Luckily I pointed the bike where I needed to go and honestly expected to crash…but I didn’t…phew!
Glad to see the bike and Moe was ok!
Dude, I didn’t hear you say left or right… I was so focused on not beefing it hard in front of the camera.
LOL – No worries Moe. I remember leaving the parking lot I was telling you to go left, then you turned right
We get dyslexic sometimes…
I do all the time, sometimes I spell my name LR.
Next time yell “Your other right/left”