MS150 Anyone?

[Panman]

Is anyone going on the MS150 (http://www.ms150.com/) this year? Some of my friends and I are planning on going. Most are not serious bike riders, just going for the trip/fun. I thought maybe we could start a MORC team and all go.. Anyone up for it?

[zerpy]

Is anyone going on the MS150 (http://www.ms150.com/) this year? Some of my friends and I are planning on going. Most are not serious bike riders, just going for the trip/fun. I thought maybe we could start a MORC team and all go.. Anyone up for it?
I'm planning on going (it'll be a first time) assuming I can find a saddle that doesn't kill my 300lb butt:) I might even drag one or two of my coworkers with.

PWAXON is going as far as I know as well. Paul, wanna chime in?

[jitterjepp]

I looked at the website. I hadn't realized they were raising that much money. 1.35 million last year!! Wow!

[nicnac]

I wouldn't mind hitting this up. I would fall into the 'less serious' rider category but this sounds like a fun ride!
Hopefully I can talk my gf into it too!

[PWAXON]

Is anyone going on the MS150 (http://www.ms150.com/) this year? Some of my friends and I are planning on going. Most are not serious bike riders, just going for the trip/fun. I thought maybe we could start a MORC team and all go.. Anyone up for it?I am definitely interested in starting a MORC team for the ride. All we need is at least 4 riders (and a new seat for Zerpy). We will need to decide on a captain (the one who gets to do all the paperwork), decide on a name and see if MORC will let us use a banner or something for advertising at camp.

[Panman]

Great, glad to hear that a few want to go. It will also be my first time, I've wanted to go for years now but havn't had anyone to go with. It looks like this year is a go for sure. :) Well, we should get the ball rolling on this to start training. I think the captin should be someone who's gone before. I'm sure we can get at least 4 ppl here to go, I hope. Chim in so we know your interested for those who havn't. I think it would be nice to get this in other places to get it out...maybe the homepage..?? Well now I'm getting pumped, can't wait! Let's get this goin. :banana:

[Panman]

Humm....no one seems to be to enthusiastic about this.. Well, I think we have enough here, maybe..?? I'll also get a few friends to join who are avid MTBers. Ok, if anyone does not want to be the captin I can do it. I just thought someone who's done this before should do it. I just need to know for sure that this is a go for those of you who want to go. I've also PM'd John Lundell to see if we can get a posting on the homepage but I havn't recieved a response yet. Again, let me know if this would be something you could do. Thanks!

[PWAXON]

I will setup the team online. Once it is setup all people interested in joining will need to do is enter the team number when registering.

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So can you guys think of anything good for a name? They do have a best name contest if I remember right.

Otherwise we could just go with MORC

[Brick]

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Otherwise we could just go with MORC
And everyone should probably have a jersey.....:cool:

[zerpy]

And everyone should probably have a jersey.....:cool:
Easy for you to say, I don't think they make them in my size

[zerpy]

So, everyone thinking about camping or doing the hotel thing? I've never done this before and I'm completely clueless about the whole process.

[PWAXON]

So, everyone thinking about camping or doing the hotel thing? I've never done this before and I'm completely clueless about the whole process.
I feel camping is the only way to go. otherwise you would miss the whole "experience". Camping out on Spirt MT looking over Duluth is way cool!

[PWAXON]

If I don't hear back from anyone I am just going to sign up the team under the name MORC.


**I ordered my jersey yesterday hope it arives in time!

[zerpy]

If I don't hear back from anyone I am just going to sign up the team under the name MORC.


**I ordered my jersey yesterday hope it arives in time!
MORC works for me, can't say I really have a preference.

[zerpy]

I feel camping is the only way to go. otherwise you would miss the whole "experience". Camping out on Spirt MT looking over Duluth is way cool!
How's that work, we each bring our own tent or something?

[PWAXON]

Each person can bring 2 bags. I use a huge duffle and put everything in it. As it gets closer we can figure out how many tents we need. I usually share mine that way there is less to take down in the morning. I suggest bringing the following:

Your bike: pad it with pipe insulation if you care about its paint job. I helped pack the truck before and there is just no good way of doing it. Also a bag for the seat so it doesn’t get wet if it rains over night.

Cycling clothes, including rain gear if you have it.

Tent, sleeping bag w/pad the ground can be rocky in Duluth.

Clothes, plan for any weather it can be cold up there.

Tylenol and sunscreen

I bring a lawn chair, beats sitting on the ground.

Friday night you are on your own for dinner but after that all meals are provided.

[Panman]

I also have tent which can sleep 4 comfortly. I think MORC is good as well, that way we represent this group.

[Panman]

And everyone should probably have a jersey.....:cool:
Ordered mine.

Also, for the team name. Maybe we can think up a different acronym meaning for MORC. I've been trying to think of one but havn't come up with anything.

[PWAXON]

The team is setup.

Click on this link to register:

http://www.ms150.com

The team name is: MORC

The team code is: MNMBM0R001

Contact me if you have any questions.

[Panman]

I've signed up and joined the team. However, I cannot find my team info anywere saying that I realy am on the team. Can you see who's a member?

[PWAXON]

I've signed up and joined the team. However, I cannot find my team info anywere saying that I realy am on the team. Can you see who's a member?
Login to the website under your account and it should have you listed under MORC. If not let me know and I will give them a call!

[Panman]

Login to the website under your account and it should have you listed under MORC. If not let me know and I will give them a call!
Humm...don't see MORC anywere. I wander if you can just send me one of their e-mails or your personal page and I can click the "join my team option". Or else my username there is rpanning and name is Ryan Panning.

[PWAXON]

I have sent an e-mail and left a message with the MS society as to why I am the only one showing up on the team roster. I will keep you posted.

[zerpy]

I've signed up and joined the team. However, I cannot find my team info anywere saying that I realy am on the team. Can you see who's a member?

Same here, I signed up and entered that I would be joining an existing team and entered that team code. But now when I look at my account info, there is no reference at all to the effect that I am part of a team.

Where do you see a team roster paul? I don't even see where I could look at teams and rosters.

[PWAXON]

Same here, I signed up and entered that I would be joining an existing team and entered that team code. But now when I look at my account info, there is no reference at all to the effect that I am part of a team.

Where do you see a team roster paul? I don't even see where I could look at teams and rosters.
I think mine is the only one that shows it. Hopfully they will get back to me soon. Sorry for this guy's:geek:

[PWAXON]

I just talked with someone at the MS Society and they are having DB problems. I did let them know that both Ryan and Jason have registered under MORC. If anyone alse has registered let me know and I will have then add you.

They are going to get back to me and let me know when the problem is fixed!

[zerpy]

Cool, thanks much!

[Panman]

They are going to get back to me and let me know when the problem is fixed!
Thanks!
Also, I've contacted John Lundell and he's going to try to get something up on the homepage about this sometime this weekend. I'm trying to get the word out about it. I think the MORC banner is also a good idea, were would we get started with that one?

[PWAXON]

I talked again with the MS society and she is going to add both Ryan and Jason to the team. She says there should not be any problems registering online. If there is call (612) 335-7900 and they will straighten it out.

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Again anyone wanting to join the MORC team can register online by hitting: www.ms150.com (http://www.ms150.com)


Team Name: MORC
Team Code: MNMBM0R001

Contact me with any questions

**If not riding consider sponsoring the team**

[zerpy]

cool, looks like they got me added. Thanks for taking care of that:)



I talked again with the MS society and she is going to add both Ryan and Jason to the team. She says there should not be any problems registering online. If there is call (612) 335-7900 and they will straighten it out.

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Again anyone wanting to join the MORC team can register online by hitting: www.ms150.com (http://www.ms150.com/)


Team Name: MORC
Team Code: MNMBM0R001

Contact me with any questions

**If not riding consider sponsoring the team**

[Panman]

I talked again with the MS society and she is going to add both Ryan and Jason to the team.
Looks good, thanks! Also, are we going to keep the team closed to MORC members? The reason I ask is I have a few friends who arn't members yet but I know they would like to join if possible. I'm working on them to be members though.. Thought I'd ask what everyone thinks.

[PWAXON]

Looks good, thanks! Also, are we going to keep the team closed to MORC members? The reason I ask is I have a few friends who arn't members yet but I know they would like to join if possible. I'm working on them to be members though.. Thought I'd ask what everyone thinks.
I feel the more the merrier. We will have them recruited in before the weekends out.

[zerpy]

I feel the more the merrier. We will have them recruited in before the weekends out.
Same here, I don't care where they're from:)

[Panman]

All right, that sounds good. I'll still work on getting them to joining MORC.

Another question, how does the paper pledge thing work? I'm going to try to get most ppl to pledge for me online but a few will just write a check. So, what are the steps for this? Ex: Do I..

Have them write out a check for me or MS150?
I know to write a receipt, deposit, and enter it into my pledge sheet.
But then were should I go with the money? Wait until the event and turn it in during sign in? Or is there somewere to mail it or register it online?

I've looked through a little of the MS150 web site but havn't had time to look into the newsletter and stuff yet. Thanks

[PWAXON]

All right, that sounds good. I'll still work on getting them to joining MORC.

Another question, how does the paper pledge thing work? I'm going to try to get most ppl to pledge for me online but a few will just write a check. So, what are the steps for this? Ex: Do I..

Have them write out a check for me or MS150?
I know to write a receipt, deposit, and enter it into my pledge sheet.
But then were should I go with the money? Wait until the event and turn it in during sign in? Or is there somewere to mail it or register it online?

I've looked through a little of the MS150 web site but havn't had time to look into the newsletter and stuff yet. Thanks
Have people make check to the MS Society.

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There are pledge sheets you can download online. They also have receipt slips you can give people but I have only been asked for one once.

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Try to collect all the money before the ride and turn it in the day of at the check in booth. If you don’t have all the money collected by the ride date they will send you a statement later asking for the remainder from the pledge amount you turn in on the day of the ride.

[zerpy]

So it sounds like my wife and I are going to try to get hotel reservations. She doesn't have any interest in riding, but would like to be with me in duluth and hinckley and wants to stay in a motel or something. So, assuming I can still get reservations, I'll prob be going that route. If that's the case, maybe we'll just drive up to duluth with the bike on the car. Less hassle I guess. I guess the only caveat is that we'll have to figure out how to meet up in duluth, I'm assuming there will be a boatload of people.

[Panman]

I meet Paul yesterday and he was saying that we meet up at Spirit Mountain first and then hitting the town for supper. I guess later there will be a band back at the mountain. We are camping so feel free to visit! I'm sure we'll be having fun at the camp ground.

Also, Paul and I are starting a Thursday ride so it would be great if other MS150 riders could join. We'll start at 6ish (PM) in various places, both MTBing and road. Let us know if you can join!

[zerpy]

I meet Paul yesterday and he was saying that we meet up at Spirit Mountain first and then hitting the town for supper. I guess later there will be a band back at the mountain. We are camping so feel free to visit! I'm sure we'll be having fun at the camp ground.

Also, Paul and I are starting a Thursday ride so it would be great if other MS150 riders could join. We'll start at 6ish (PM) in various places, both MTBing and road. Let us know if you can join!
Right now I have a commitment on thursday nights, but I'll give you guys a shout when I'm available.

[zerpy]

Right now I have a commitment on thursday nights, but I'll give you guys a shout when I'm available.
Hey, I *MIGHT* be avail for a ride this thursday night. I'll have to let you know when I know more. I've got a guy coming out to work on something on my house at about 5:00 but I don't think it will take real long. What time do you guys ride?

How are pledges going? I'm having a hell of a time coming up with pledges for the ride. Starting to get a little nervous as I have to come up with like $150 bucks in a little over 2 weeks.

[Panman]

I'm planning on biking Thursday proly after/around 6, normally at Hillside. I havn't heard from Paul in a while...I'll try PMing him again. My pledging is...going...lol I just have to take the time to send out an pledge e-mail and then I'll see all of my relatives soon. So, hopefully I'll be good by the MS150.. :confused: Let me know when you know more about Thursday.

[PWAXON]

How are pledges going? I'm having a hell of a time coming up with pledges for the ride. Starting to get a little nervous as I have to come up with like $150 bucks in a little over 2 weeks.
I've slacked a litle too this year on pledges. I will probably end up dishing out quite a bit myself.

Its a good cause so I guess there are worse things I could be spending my money on.

Anyway good luck, hope to see you on the Thursday night ride.

[zerpy]

Well, it looks like I'm going to be camping. The hotels are just bilking people for rooms, which I guess I expect demand is high. My wife and kid will be camping with, even though they aren't riding. So we'll use my tent. But, since she is going to be there if you have stuff you don't want to transport in the trucks or can't fit it all in your two bag limit we can prob carry some extra stuff in our car. It works out nice this way because I'm going to transport my own bike up to duluth as well on the bike rack and not put it in the trucks.

[PWAXON]

Well, it looks like I'm going to be camping. The hotels are just bilking people for rooms, which I guess I expect demand is high. My wife and kid will be camping with, even though they aren't riding. So we'll use my tent. But, since she is going to be there if you have stuff you don't want to transport in the trucks or can't fit it all in your two bag limit we can prob carry some extra stuff in our car. It works out nice this way because I'm going to transport my own bike up to duluth as well on the bike rack and not put it in the trucks.
So will you transport my bike too?

[Panman]

How much room you have on your bike rack?? :D

Paul and I were talking about the tenting last night. We should figure out who all needs to bring what and everything.

This event sure snuck up fast! It was not to long ago that I signed up..

[PWAXON]

My wife and kid will be camping with, even though they aren't riding.
Why isnt your wife riding?

[zerpy]

So will you transport my bike too?
Sure I have room for three bikes, theoretically, but it's a trunk mount rack and that 3rd bike is hanging waaayyy out there:)

But right now the only one scheduled to be on it is my bike.

[zerpy]

Why isnt your wife riding?
She'll kill me for putting this out, but she is just learning how to ride a bike. She started a little last year, but the injuries she sustained learning really slowed things down (broken finger and badly injured knee). She really doesn't have any interest in riding that kind of distance anyway. We might take on part of the trail some other time though.

[PWAXON]

Sure I have room for three bikes, theoretically, but it's a trunk mount rack and that 3rd bike is hanging waaayyy out there:)

But right now the only one scheduled to be on it is my bike.
The 3rd bike can be Ryan's:laugh:

[zerpy]

How much room you have on your bike rack?? :D

Paul and I were talking about the tenting last night. We should figure out who all needs to bring what and everything.

This event sure snuck up fast! It was not to long ago that I signed up.. My wife, kid and I are prob going to fill up our tent. It's a good sized tent so we could prob stash a few things that we don't want sitting out. Prob not room for the bikes though, just lock them together I suppose to make it hard to walk off with them. Otherwise we're just going to keep it basic. Tent, sleeping bags and the airbed and pillows and some personal effects. Sounds like they have shower trucks in hinckley for us sat night. I'll prob bring some snacks and sport drinks too. I don't know if I'll run into her along the trail. Prob just be at the start and end of days ride, but I can fill the camelbak and jersey with things to keep me going. Plus there are rest stops where I'm sure they got goodies.

My biggest apprehension is still the seat. I've got the most comfortable seat I've been able to find so far but it still gets me hurting after 10-15 miles - and we've got to do 10 times that :sick: Hopefully I'll just go numb in the sitbones and not feel a thing. There's just no getting around the fact that I'm big and fat and it's torture on the butt. We've got long enough though, should be able to take breakes are releive the posterior.

[zerpy]

aThe 3rd bike can be Ryan's:laugh:
Now I don't have room for everyone in my car though. I can prob put one more person in it, otherwise more than 4 people in the car will be pretty cramped for a trip up to duluth.

[PWAXON]

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Now I don't have room for everyone in my car though. I can prob put one more person in it, otherwise more than 4 people in the car will be pretty cramped for a trip up to duluth.
I don't mind the ride up on the bus, actualy it can be fun but If my bike ride with you great. I've never had any problems with it but it will save me a few mi. wraping my bike with pipe insulation.

Once you are up there you can just park you bike if the bike coral, it will be fine there.

[Panman]

Same here. But I don't know if my bike would fit on your bike rack, dependin on which bike I use. Either my hardtail GT Backwoods or FS Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert, I don't have a road bike but I will have some slicks. Both have odd frames and are small. So, if it'll fit and you have room, great, if not, oh well.. :)

[zerpy]

Same here. But I don't know if my bike would fit on your bike rack, dependin on which bike I use. Either my hardtail GT Backwoods or FS Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert, I don't have a road bike but I will have some slicks. Both have odd frames and are small. So, if it'll fit and you have room, great, if not, oh well.. :)
The bike rack is kinda goofy. It's one of those yakima racks with the two arms coming off the back. You have to have a straight top tube and it does need to be a pretty big bike it seems. I have a 21 inch specialized hardrock and it fits perfect. Needless to say my kids bmx bike doesn't fit :crazy:

[zerpy]

Well, I might have found a saddle that will work. Out of despiration I put the big cuiser seat off my wifes comfort bike on my bike and it ain't too bad:) I have a lot or riding to do to see if it is going to work out, but so far so good anyway:)


Boy it looks funny :crazy:

[zerpy]

Hey, so when/where/how we gonna meet up, who's haulin' what, where???? I'm thinking that I'm going to head over to reg early afternoon (I think it starts at two have to get the logistics with the family worked out yet) and then we'll head straight up to duluth. I have a lot of running that day but I can prob grab people or things in the morning.

When we get there, any ideas where and when to get together? We should prob try to get our tents together too...

[PWAXON]

Hey, so when/where/how we gonna meet up, who's haulin' what, where???? I'm thinking that I'm going to head over to reg early afternoon (I think it starts at two have to get the logistics with the family worked out yet) and then we'll head straight up to duluth. I have a lot of running that day but I can prob grab people or things in the morning.

When we get there, any ideas where and when to get together? We should prob try to get our tents together too...
Are you open Thursday night. Ryan and I usaly ride Hillside but if the trail is too wet maybe we could all meet up for a road ride and put a plan together.

[Panman]

Are you open Thursday night. Ryan and I usaly ride Hillside but if the trail is too wet maybe we could all meet up for a road ride and put a plan together.
Ditto. I was just going to look into meeting stuff, times, etc.

Paul, I'm not going to Leb tonight. Everyone's busy and it's damn hot. I will be biking Elm Creek again sometime this week tough, you should join!

[zerpy]

Are you open Thursday night. Ryan and I usaly ride Hillside but if the trail is too wet maybe we could all meet up for a road ride and put a plan together.
I'll have to see what I can arrange. Right now I don't know if my bike is set up to ride offroad decently, actually I'll have road slicks on it by then so it really won't be :crazy: But I might be able to do a road ride. My kid has a class that starts that night, but I might see what I can arrange for him...

[PWAXON]

I'll have to see what I can arrange. Right now I don't know if my bike is set up to ride offroad decently, actually I'll have road slicks on it by then so it really won't be :crazy: But I might be able to do a road ride. My kid has a class that starts that night, but I might see what I can arrange for him...
Keep us posted. We could just plan it as a road ride. We could meet at my place, its in the middle (and easiest for me)

[zerpy]

Keep us posted. We could just plan it as a road ride. We could meet at my place, its in the middle (and easiest for me)

Hmmm, that's a good point. For me to get up by you guys it's about a two hour drive in the traffic that time of day... My inlaws live in blaine and that's ususally about what it takes if we try to go up in rush hour. I just don't think I'm going to have that kind of time, I'd have to take off work early which isn't going to happen this week with taking friday off too...


Hey any of you guys have a floor pump that measures pressure that will handle presta valves? If so are you planning on bringing it? I could even haul it in my car if ya like. I've recently gotten presta valves and the only pump I have is my little portable pump that goes in my camelbak. So I never know how much pressure I'm running:crazy:

[PWAXON]

Thursday night I'd be willing to meet in MPLS say Minnehaha Falls Area if that would work for everyone else.

What time where you planing to be in Lake Elmo to register. I was planning on being there by 3:30. Would that work for eveyone to meet up then by the registration tables.

[Panman]

Ya, so I forgot about this department party we have on Thursday after work... I'm gonna realy have to work around this schedule. Is there any way you guys can go for a ride earlier than 6? That's when I'm supposed to be at the party. I'd be willing to go south a bit but it'll have to be a little ealier.

Also, I have a small pump that fits both valves AND has a guage! Just a portable pump though, not floor.

[zerpy]

Ya, so I forgot about this department party we have on Thursday after work... I'm gonna realy have to work around this schedule. Is there any way you guys can go for a ride earlier than 6? That's when I'm supposed to be at the party. I'd be willing to go south a bit but it'll have to be a little ealier.

Also, I have a small pump that fits both valves AND has a guage! Just a portable pump though, not floor.
Prob won't work for me. I really can't get out before 5, and prob shouldn't leave work before 6 really. Prolly plan to meet you guys at checkin on fri.

Were you planning on bringing that pump? If so, I'd appreciate it if I could use it to get my tires aired up properly.

Thanks
jas

[Panman]

I will have the pump with me. You can sure use it.

Paul, will starting around 7 work for you Thursday? Maybe Elm Creek or someplace between you and I. I'll have to drive from Maple Lake all the way back here that day.

So what is everyone brining? Tent, should I bring mine or does someone have enough room? I'll plan on having the trucks haul my bike. Food, what should I bring? Anything else?? lol, my first time. :D

[PWAXON]

I will have the pump with me. You can sure use it.

Paul, will starting around 7 work for you Thursday? Maybe Elm Creek or someplace between you and I. I'll have to drive from Maple Lake all the way back here that day.

So what is everyone brining? Tent, should I bring mine or does someone have enough room? I'll plan on having the trucks haul my bike. Food, what should I bring? Anything else?? lol, my first time. :D
We can meet at Elm Creek Thursday. 7 is fine. You will have to let me know where, I don't know the area well.

My friend has a big enough tent for the 3 of us so just bring your sleeping bag and pad. You can have 2 bags of any size so bring as much as you want. I recomend a folding chair and don't forget a towel so you can shower in Hinckley. Food is provided with the exception of Friday night (Pizza Luce) and for everything else there's MasterCard!

[zerpy]

I will have the pump with me. You can sure use it.

Paul, will starting around 7 work for you Thursday? Maybe Elm Creek or someplace between you and I. I'll have to drive from Maple Lake all the way back here that day.

So what is everyone brining? Tent, should I bring mine or does someone have enough room? I'll plan on having the trucks haul my bike. Food, what should I bring? Anything else?? lol, my first time. :D
I'm bringing my tent and stuff, but it'll be full with my family. As far as food, I'm only bringing some energy bars and some poweraid, otherwise I'll rely on the rest stops.

Ummm, yea some chairs, towels, prolly some "street" clothes for times when I venture away from the festivities (not planning on it, but you never know). Lots of motrin, I'm sure I'll need lots of motrin. Will prob want something stronger, but I need to be able to ride :crazy2: Otherwise I don't plan on much. I sincerely hope to make it to the end of each days riding by the 5:00 deadline. And then I'll prob eat and drop:crazy:

So, I don't know about you guys, but I'd like to get early starts in the morning. Sounds like they start serving b-fast at 6AM or something and you can start riding at 6:30, I'd like to be as close to that as possible.

[Panman]

Ok, sounds good. Not a whole lot needed.

So, am I the only one riding a mountain bike? lol I don't have a road bike and my FS is the lightest bike I have, it does have complete lockout. Hope I can keep up! Is my Camelbak HAWG a good option? I was going to use it for water and gear, tire, pump... How bout a GPS?? I have to many toys to bring with.

Almost game day!

[PWAXON]

Ok, sounds good. Not a whole lot needed.

So, am I the only one riding a mountain bike? lol I don't have a road bike and my FS is the lightest bike I have, it does have complete lockout. Hope I can keep up! Is my Camelbak HAWG a good option? I was going to use it for water and gear, tire, pump... How bout a GPS?? I have to many toys to bring with.

Almost game day!
A Camelbak is a great option (That way you can carry my stuff too:D ) I just bring water bottles.

It looks like rain so pack the stuff you dont want wet it garbage bags. rain gear might not be a bad idea either.

[zerpy]

Ok, sounds good. Not a whole lot needed.

So, am I the only one riding a mountain bike? lol I don't have a road bike and my FS is the lightest bike I have, it does have complete lockout. Hope I can keep up! Is my Camelbak HAWG a good option? I was going to use it for water and gear, tire, pump... How bout a GPS?? I have to many toys to bring with.

Almost game day!
I'm riding the only bike I have, a mountain bike. Right now it is almost set up like a comfort bike though with the bar ends tipped up to straighten me up and the big cruiser seat, but it is a mountain bike.

[zerpy]

A Camelbak is a great option (That way you can carry my stuff too:D ) I just bring water bottles.

It looks like rain so pack the stuff you dont want wet it garbage bags. rain gear might not be a bad idea either.
I was looking at the weather earlier and it didn't look like rain? Maybe fri evening up in duluth. And I think a slight chance here in the cities on sun, otherwise it looked like partly cloudy and low 70's. Are they forcasting rain now???

[PWAXON]

I was looking at the weather earlier and it didn't look like rain? Maybe fri evening up in duluth. And I think a slight chance here in the cities on sun, otherwise it looked like partly cloudy and low 70's. Are they forcasting rain now???
You never can tell, but when has it not rained this last month.

Are we all agreed to meet in Lake Elmo at 3:30 Friday.

I will have my cell if we can't find each other. (612) 619-3338

[zerpy]

Are we all agreed to meet in Lake Elmo at 3:30 Friday.

I will have my cell if we can't find each other. (612) 619-3338
Hey, thanks for reminding me. I was hoping to be on the road by then to beat rush hour. Any chance of meeting a bit earlier?

I will have my cell as well, it is 952-334-5530

[Panman]

I can be there at any time. We can leave our cars there too, right? I don't have anyone to drive me there.

What kind of rain gear do you use? I don't realy have anything so I guess I'm going shopping. :D

I'll also have my cell, 612-805-2360.

[Panman]

Jason, are you still driving up? Think you could take a bag or two of mine? My folding chair doesn't fit in my large dufflebag so if you could even just take that it would be great. At this point I think I'll have two bags. All my biking gear in a smaller one and everything else in another. Sleeping bag is huge! lol Anyway, if you can, great, if not, no prob. Thanks

Should I bring my biking tools? Paul, you seen it, what u think? I'm just trying to throw out what I don't need.

How bout games? Poker set, Catch Phrase, Guess Who (travel set)...

[zerpy]

I can be there at any time. We can leave our cars there too, right? I don't have anyone to drive me there.

What kind of rain gear do you use? I don't realy have anything so I guess I'm going shopping. :D

I'll also have my cell, 612-805-2360.
Well, if I get wet I guess I get wet. I've already blown the budget on this trip and raingear isn't in it :crazy: Who knows, maybe it'll be refreshing!

I do have raingear for my motorcycle, I could wear that but I think I'd prob die doing anything active under that stuff.

[zerpy]

Jason, are you still driving up? Think you could take a bag or two of mine? My folding chair doesn't fit in my large dufflebag so if you could even just take that it would be great. At this point I think I'll have two bags. All my biking gear in a smaller one and everything else in another. Sleeping bag is huge! lol Anyway, if you can, great, if not, no prob. Thanks

Should I bring my biking tools? Paul, you seen it, what u think? I'm just trying to throw out what I don't need.

How bout games? Poker set, Catch Phrase, Guess Who (travel set)...
Yep, I'm still driving up. I can prob take a few things.

I think registration starts at 2. I have a lot of running but I'm going to get there as close to that as I can. I'm not sure how long it'll take to get registered, but I'd like to get going as soon as we can.

I didn't plan on bringing any games or anything, but fri night I'm not sure what, if any entertainment there is going to be. So maybe bringing something isn't a bad idea. Sat night I would assume I'm going to collapse from exhaustion while digesting supper:crazy:

Hey, lets bring paintball guns and shoot people that try to pass us on the route!! OK, maybe not:crazy:

[Panman]

Hey, lets bring paintball guns and shoot people that try to pass us on the route!! OK, maybe not:crazy:
LOL Well I could bring my fully auto paintball marker with.. :D

[PWAXON]

I am planing on taking off work at 2 Friday so the earliest I could get there is around 3. If you want to take off earlyer that is fine (Save us a good flat spot to camp in Duluth) Remember when picking a spot the band plays pretty late so not too close to the building. We will call you when we get up there.

A game or 2 sounds fun.

I wouldn't bother with anything more than a muilti tool. Different bike shops have guys setup with tents and tools ready to fix any problems you might have at all the stops.

Having a rain coat in duluth and at camp will probably be all that you need. As long as the temp is around 70 if you get wet, you get wet!

Bring a small bag for your seat so at least your arse will start out dry.

[berrywise]

That was the last shop I worked at. They were getting stuff ready to go last night so I know they'll be out on the route.

Enjoy your ride!

I am planing on taking off work at 2 Friday so the earliest I could get there is around 3. If you want to take off earlyer that is fine (Save us a good flat spot to camp in Duluth) Remember when picking a spot the band plays pretty late so not too close to the building. We will call you when we get up there.

A game or 2 sounds fun.

I wouldn't bother with anything more than a muilti tool. Different bike shops have guys setup with tents and tools ready to fix any problems you might have at all the stops.

Having a rain coat in duluth and at camp will probably be all that you need. As long as the temp is around 70 if you get wet, you get wet!

Bring a small bag for your seat so at least your arse will start out dry.

[zerpy]

I am planing on taking off work at 2 Friday so the earliest I could get there is around 3. If you want to take off earlyer that is fine (Save us a good flat spot to camp in Duluth) Remember when picking a spot the band plays pretty late so not too close to the building. We will call you when we get up there.

A game or 2 sounds fun.

I wouldn't bother with anything more than a muilti tool. Different bike shops have guys setup with tents and tools ready to fix any problems you might have at all the stops.

Having a rain coat in duluth and at camp will probably be all that you need. As long as the temp is around 70 if you get wet, you get wet!

Bring a small bag for your seat so at least your arse will start out dry.
Well, my "grand plan" didn't have me leaving before 3 really. I figured that if I got there a bit after two, I'd be waiting in line and such and that would prob take till three. So if I'm ready to leave and we have found each other yet, I'll give you a shout on your cell and find out where we stand. Play it by ear from there.

How big's the other tent? Trying to get an idea of how much space we need.

[zerpy]

Hey if I get a flat is there extra tubes avail?

I just put 1" slicks on my mtb and I thought I had an extra presta valve tube around that was 1", but it's too big. So I don't have any spare tubes. Think I should pick up a spare???

[PWAXON]

Hey if I get a flat is there extra tubes avail?

I just put 1" slicks on my mtb and I thought I had an extra presta valve tube around that was 1", but it's too big. So I don't have any spare tubes. Think I should pick up a spare???Yes there is. All the bike shop booths will be glad to sell you tubes.

And the tent we are bringing is a 4 person. So no you can't pawn off your kids on us so you and the wife can have alone time.:D

[zerpy]

So no you can't pawn off your kids on us so you and the wife can have alone time.:D

That's what you think:)

[PWAXON]

That's what you think:)
I'm Sorry, Thats just what I would do!:crazy2:

[qheuie]

Just want to thank all that are riding in the MS150 this year. Last year I rode my motorcycle on the MS River Road Run for the first time. For raising over $1000 i got a free entry into the ride this year. I have registered for it already.
If anyone wants to participate in the River Road Run this year, go here:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MNM/event/event_detail.asp?e=6404

Next year I want to do the MS150, so I will keep an eye out for the posts and join the team next year :)

Thanks again for raising this money. I can tell you that it really means a lot to people that have MS, and their families.

Josh

[zerpy]

Just want to thank all that are riding in the MS150 this year. Last year I rode my motorcycle on the MS River Road Run for the first time. For raising over $1000 i got a free entry into the ride this year. I have registered for it already.
If anyone wants to participate in the River Road Run this year, go here:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MNM/event/event_detail.asp?e=6404

Next year I want to do the MS150, so I will keep an eye out for the posts and join the team next year :)

Thanks again for raising this money. I can tell you that it really means a lot to people that have MS, and their families.

Josh
Hey Josh, congrats on raising that much money, that's some serious dough!!!

I've got a real hard time raising $$, I'm surprised I raised as much as I did, at least I did better than my goal (which was to be allowed to ride:)) I'm just not the sales type. Even though I have "reason" to be concerned as the pastor that married my wife and I has MS, I HATE asking people for money.

Maybe, we'll catch ya next year, maybe I'll ride the river road run sometime too:) 600 miles would be a daunting task on a sport bike, my wrists ache thinking about it and I've got a comfortable "old" one:)

[zerpy]

Well, see Y'all tomorrow at check it (hopefully anyway:))

[Panman]

Next year I want to do the MS150, so I will keep an eye out for the posts and join the team next year :)

Thanks again for raising this money. I can tell you that it really means a lot to people that have MS, and their families.
Ya, you should join us next year. I was hoping for a better turn out this year. Next year my goal is to get more pledges and more MORC team members!!

I'm glad I can bike and help people out at the same time. It's nice to know that your helping a good cause and having a good time too. Can't wait to do it next year, I plan on pushing pledging much farther. Wasn't all that great this year. :(

Well, see Y'all tomorrow at check it (hopefully anyway :))
Sure will, I'll be there by 3 if not a little earlier.

Maybe, we'll catch ya next year, maybe I'll ride the river road run sometime too 600 miles would be a daunting task on a sport bike, my wrists ache thinking about it and I've got a comfortable "old" one
I also feel like taking a long MTB ride somewhere. The forests up north sound fun. We should get something going, a big MORC tour. lol

[nigel]

Have fun this weekend you guys! Be safe and have a blast. Hope the wet holds out for ya'll!

Douglas

[Panman]

It's looking good except for possably tonight. Well, I'll be back sunday, have a good weekend everyone! Come out to Lake Elmo (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=4200+Manning+Ave+N&city=Lake+Elmo&state=MN&zipcode=&homesubmit=Get+Map) Suday and cheer us on!!
Duluth Weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USMN0208)
Hinckley Weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USMN0353)
Lake Elmo Weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USMN0420)

[zerpy]

SO how did you guys do? When did you make it to lake elmo?

I ended up catching a ride through the last couple of stops, I just couldn't turn the pedals anymore. Surprisingly enough, I wasn't pooped out, but my feet couldn't take any more pain. I still beat the average:crazy2: I was hearing a worker talk at one of the stops and they were saying that they had lost half of the riders from the first day by the 2nd rest stop on the 2nd day. I'd believe it. After lunch, the trail seemed pretty empty.

I figure'd that even if I did try to ride the whole way, they would have made me take a support van for the last leg because of time. So there's no way I would have ridden the whole way.

looking forward to next year though.

[zerpy]

Have fun this weekend you guys! Be safe and have a blast. Hope the wet holds out for ya'll!

Douglas
So the friday night, I no sooner got the tent up and it started pouring. We quickly unloaded everything from the car (my wife and kid camped with us at the stops, which equals a station wagon full of crap) and went to dinner. The wind blew so hard that it blew open a zipper for a window and everything was under water in the tent. So we slept on wet pillows and wet sleeping bags :mad:

The next night it rained again, but not hard. During the day, we had beautiful weather, it was just about perfect. Although, even though I covered myself with SPF45 sunscreen, my shouders and arms burned so bad that they are blistered over:shocked:

[berrywise]

I was driving back to St. Paul from Stillwater and there were a lot of people pushing their bikes up the hill out of the valley but they all still had smiles on their faces. The stream of riders continued all the way until I turned onto Highway 36 off Country Road 5.

[Panman]

SO how did you guys do? When did you make it to lake elmo?
We all finished at different times. Paul was first at round 1:30, I made it by 1:45, and Jeremy around 2:00. It was a good ride, hilly the last thrid. We must have finished within the first 100 or so! :banana: I think anyway.

I did notice it wasn't as busy the second day. I'll bet a lot droped out at the hills. There was one going into Stillwater that was a duzy. The dinner was good at the ending, you should've stopped in!

I had a blast and am looking forward to next year, with more MORC members!! Comon! One thing is for sure, a road bike is in my budget plan now..phew. Did keep up 18ish though. Dang, those Penn Cycle people can keep up 22 or more! It's hard to stay in the draft line going that fast!

Paul has some pics that will be posted here soon for all to see. Well, back to work for me. I can post more details later.

[PWAXON]

It was a good trip, I am looking foward to it next year also. Jason, Glad to hear you made it as far as you did:) Next year you will know more what to expect so I'm sure you will finish.I do have some of the pics posted in my gallery if you want to check them out.

[Panman]

I was driving back to St. Paul from Stillwater and there were a lot of people pushing their bikes up the hill out of the valley but they all still had smiles on their faces. The stream of riders continued all the way until I turned onto Highway 36 off Country Road 5.
Is that the steep curve hill just going into Stillwater? That was proly the worst hill IMO. You should've riden 61, steady stream of bikes for MILES. For the first part of each day all you say is "On your left". lol

It was a good trip, I am looking foward to it next year also. Jason, Glad to hear you made it as far as you did:) Next year you will know more what to expect so I'm sure you will finish.I do have some of the pics posted in my gallery if you want to check them out.
I posted some comments on each pic. Paul you left a few out, I think..

So the friday night, I no sooner got the tent up and it started pouring. We quickly unloaded everything from the car (my wife and kid camped with us at the stops, which equals a station wagon full of crap) and went to dinner. The wind blew so hard that it blew open a zipper for a window and everything was under water in the tent. So we slept on wet pillows and wet sleeping bags

The next night it rained again, but not hard. During the day, we had beautiful weather, it was just about perfect. Although, even though I covered myself with SPF45 sunscreen, my shouders and arms burned so bad that they are blistered over
You should've heard Jasons chainsaw that night! LOL I didn't realy notice, slept right through it. Paul, FYI, you did a little too..not as bad. lol
Ya, we could see the sever storms from Hinkly too. I guess there was also a tornado warning to the west which kinda worried me, but didn't come threw. I'm also burnt, you can see it on some pics. My legs are the worst. Forgot the sun screen the first day. dogh! My left leg is still sore today from that ride, getting better though.


Ok, well let’s start recruiting people for next year! If you’re in say I. Come on now!

I

[zerpy]

I did notice it wasn't as busy the second day. I'll bet a lot droped out at the hills. There was one going into Stillwater that was a duzy. The dinner was good at the ending, you should've stopped in!


Yes it was a good dinner, I did stop in.

I was amazed how many people didn't even ride the 2nd day. It is a daunting task to get you butt back on that saddle, but once you get moving you loosen up. The support vans were chock full leaving the campground in hinckley taking people back to lake elmo. I noticed after lunch in north branch the same thing. Lots of people there waiting for room on support vans but not a lot continuing on past that. It guess it isn't surprising after you think about it, they did just get done riding 120 miles in the past couple o'days :) you do what you can:)

[zerpy]

I'm also burnt, you can see it on some pics. My legs are the worst. Forgot the sun screen the first day. dogh! My left leg is still sore today from that ride, getting better though.



The sun was a major factor in my not being able to continue the last bit. I still can't wear a shirt with sleeves, the skin is just falling off me and my arms and shoulders are covered with oozing sores from the sunburn. I should have been putting sunscreen on at each rest stop but I didn't:mad: On that second day, it wasn't so much about fatigue that finally stopped me, but pain. My feet hurt and the sun was just making the sunburn I had scream, I just couldn't take it anymore. When I got in the support van I started think, maybe I have enough energy to finish. But when I would get some sun on the burn at the next stop it quickly convinced me to take the van.

[Panman]

I looked at ALL of the photos taken by Kim Morris and found our pics and some of other MORC people! Why wern't they on our team? Also make sure to take a look at the photos Paul has posted (http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=all&ppuser=309) and post some comments.

Kim Morris Photos
Paul (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q0022040117&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)
Ryan (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q0022040118&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)
Jeremy (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q00220C0025&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)
Jason (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q00220C0026&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)

Who are these people!?!?
Unknown (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q0022000050&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)
Unknown (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=055Q0022000081&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1)

[Panman]

Yes it was a good dinner, I did stop in.

... It guess it isn't surprising after you think about it, they did just get done riding 120 miles in the past couple o'days :) you do what you can:)
What time did you stop in for dinner?
That's true, I even thought about how far I'd make it. But, I just kept going, didn't think about how much farther, etc.

[Panman]

The sun was a major factor in my not being able to continue the last bit. I still can't wear a shirt with sleeves, the skin is just falling off me and my arms and shoulders are covered with oozing sores from the sunburn. I should have been putting sunscreen on at each rest stop but I didn't:mad: On that second day, it wasn't so much about fatigue that finally stopped me, but pain. My feet hurt and the sun was just making the sunburn I had scream, I just couldn't take it anymore. When I got in the support van I started think, maybe I have enough energy to finish. But when I would get some sun on the burn at the next stop it quickly convinced me to take the van.
I think I dodged the peeling. Everything seems to be darkening up instead of peeling. I forgot the sunscreen the first day and didn't pack it with the second. Wish I had it at each rest stop also. Whenever I'd stop and the sun hit it, it felt like fire.. :shocked: lol

PS - This is my 100th post.

[PWAXON]

I think I dodged the peeling. Everything seems to be darkening up instead of peeling. I forgot the sunscreen the first day and didn't pack it with the second. Wish I had it at each rest stop also. Whenever I'd stop and the sun hit it, it felt like fire.. :shocked: lol

PS - This is my 100th post.
You should have fake-n-Baked beforehand. All 3 of you guys look like lobsters.:laugh:

[zerpy]

What time did you stop in for dinner?
That's true, I even thought about how far I'd make it. But, I just kept going, didn't think about how much farther, etc.
I think it was about 4:00, maybe a bit after.

[zerpy]

You should have fake-n-Baked beforehand. All 3 of you guys look like lobsters.:laugh:

fake-n-baked?

[PWAXON]

fake-n-baked?
Tanning Booth.

[zerpy]

Tanning Booth.
Why would I want to waste time deliberately giving myself skin cancer? :crazy:

[Panman]

Why would I want to waste time deliberately giving myself skin cancer? :crazy:
Ditto, I'll do it the natural way. :D

[PWAXON]

Suit yourself Lobster Boy!

[Panman]

I just noticed we all raised a total of $1,010! Thats more than I had expected. We went WAY farther than our team goal of $0 set by Paul. :crazy:

[PWAXON]

I We went WAY farther than our team goal of $0 set by Paul. :crazy:
I didn't want to put you guys under too much pressure:D