Urban Ride Thurs 9-14

[Kosk]

Urban ride thursday night 9-14. Gathering between 6:30 and 7:00 pm at a UofM St. Paul campus location TBD. Possibly moving to DT STP later.

More details later.

[nitrousflame]

I sure hope I can get the new bike and put it together by then.:D If not, I may just beat up on the old k2, haha. Looking at the pics from the last urban ride, it looks like you guys had a blast.:cool:

[jag]

here's a sample of the fun to be had....

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2743792013138491365&hl=en

(from the last ride)

[wanderingrobots]

i might be able to make it.. ill let you know when it gets closer.

[gordanfreeman]

awesome, i move to stp and an urban ride pops up right away :banana:

i'll be there. :cool:

[Bikerkid]

I am as good as there; I have been itching for a ride :banana::banana::banana:

[berrywise]

I'm leaving Thurding Thursday night for my batchelor party so I won't be able to make it but it would be cool to get out and shoot some video or photos sometime so hopefully another St. Paul rides happens.

[berrywise]

here's a sample of the fun to be had....

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2743792013138491365&hl=en

(from the last ride)

Any interest in submitting a video for the MORC film festival?


Jeff,

Are you going to submit something this year?

I'm, as usual, late to getting started and I'm shooting mine this next week. Should leave me enough time to edit it and get it ready.

[manual63]

I might try to make this ride. The question.....BMX, P.2, or BigHit if I have it fixed by then. I think I would have the most fun on my BMX bike though.

[Buck]

damn...I'll be shooting a ramp to ramp freestyle MX show up at POVS in Andover with Tommy Clowers and Jeff Tilt.

Next one...

L8Rz
Buck

[stai0033]

I hope to make this one.

Finally got my dirtjumper/urban ride: Older Kona Cowan. single speed, off Ebay. Just got to put it together-

Eric

[RichZilla]

I'll be there again rockin' the Demo 9!

[wanderingrobots]

actually i have not filmed any footage for a film this year although i do have an idea. it would be a drama mixed with mountain biking and be kicking rad. we could film it actually on thursday if people would be cool with that. got a plan for your film scott?

[SpecHR55]

Cant make it, school. Why not make it on the weekend?

[berrywise]

damn...I'll be shooting a ramp to ramp freestyle MX show up at POVS in Andover with Tommy Clowers and Jeff Tilt.

Next one...

L8Rz
Buck


Yeah ya bastid I was supposed to be shooting that as well, plus the Vikings game but I'm gonna be out of town.

[berrywise]

actually i have not filmed any footage for a film this year although i do have an idea. it would be a drama mixed with mountain biking and be kicking rad. we could film it actually on thursday if people would be cool with that. got a plan for your film scott?

Ya nose I gotta defend first place :) Dare I say I'm thinking a bike video that doesn't have any biking? Crazy!

[wanderingrobots]

austin i can give u a ride if you need it. just do your homework ahead of time and you should be good to go

[wildkona]

I'm there and I'll see if I can get Dusty to come too.

[Trialsdave]

I thought the U of M campus was in the Mpls area? I might be up for it depending on when I get outta work and what sort of plans we have for the Chicago trip. Anything for trials on this ride and how far are you planning on riding?

[SpecHR55]

austin i can give u a ride if you need it. just do your homework ahead of time and you should be good to go

Thanks but...ugh, i have cc that ends at 5:15ish then it depends on hw. dang.

[incendiarySYS]

Well I guess we finally found a time when everybody is available! See ya there.:)

[berrywise]

I thought the U of M campus was in the Mpls area? I might be up for it depending on when I get outta work and what sort of plans we have for the Chicago trip. Anything for trials on this ride and how far are you planning on riding?


There is also a St. Paul Campus.

[wildkona]

Ya, there is a west and east bank MPLS UofM and there is also a StPaul campus for the U. There are some fun things to hit on all of them.

Dave, you should come down for this. Are we leaving Friday for IL? If so you can crash at my place thursday night.

[minnesota_freerider]

I was able to get work off so i'll be there for sure. How far is the science museum from where we are riding? I want to check out that stair gap that was posted up awhile ago.

[Bikerkid]

It's quite a ways, it's kinda on the other end of St. Paul, but we should have a DT STP ride soon, and then yo ucan scope it out.

[Thor]

So what are the plans guys. I am down for riding anything, just need to know a time and place.

btw, went out and road HWY 88 jumps with the guys on sunday... they're in pretty good shape for anyone that's interested.

Thursday... yarg!

[stai0033]

i too like the 88 area jumps. if not during this thursdays ride I would like to hit those up with a group sometime. I tried to get peeps to go last month but I don't know most on this forum. they are good, with something for everyone, and not quite as intimidating as the village.

[GRUMPY]

I might have to tag a long to take some photos... Sounds like fun.

[Bikerkid]

This ride is shaping up to be off the hook :banana:!!

[Kosk]

Alright, now I know I was the OPer, but really that's all we had in mind when we decided on this ride last week; "Let's do a ride over on the STP campus next thursday. Pete, post it up on the forum!"

So yeah, none of us really have any plans beyond that. Any ideas on where to meet and where to park? If not, I can do some recon tomorrow.

Proally meet around one main spot at 6:30/6:45 and then start moving around by 7pm. Ride for a couple hours and then hit up a BW3s for $0.50 boneless wings and barley pops at 10 or so.

[kidinthecorner]

I haven't ridden with you guys before, but I'm hoping to make it out for this ride.

I'm still nursing a broken rib, but I think it'll be alright.

[stai0033]

getting the new bike on Thursday and putting it together. Then it will seeing some use at saint anthony dirt jumnps on the weekend.

[incendiarySYS]

BW3s...Now I'm getting excited! My suggestion for parking is in the residential area adjacent to campus. There is a park two blocks from campus called college park that should have plenty of parking around it. It will serve as a great place to meet since it has a pretty fun hit as well. If you Map Quest the intersection of Doswell Ave and Raymond Ave in Falcon Heights, MN it will give you a position on the corner of College Park. It's not that large but let's meet in the middle. If you have any problems finding it on Map Quest feel free to PM me! See you thursday!!

Alright, now I know I was the OPer, but really that's all we had in mind when we decided on this ride last week; "Let's do a ride over on the STP campus next thursday. Pete, post it up on the forum!"

So yeah, none of us really have any plans beyond that. Any ideas on where to meet and where to park? If not, I can do some recon tomorrow.

Proally meet around one main spot at 6:30/6:45 and then start moving around by 7pm. Ride for a couple hours and then hit up a BW3s for $0.50 boneless wings and barley pops at 10 or so.

[wildkona]

Ya I know , I was going to get BW3's before but hey I'll wait. It'll be great to see ya Tony, haven't heard fropm ya for a while.

[incendiarySYS]

I'm looking forward seeing you guys (the northfield crew), my job this summer made it pretty tough for me to come down and do any riding.


Ya I know , I was going to get BW3's before but hey I'll wait. It'll be great to see ya Tony, haven't heard fropm ya for a while.

[seejames]

I live a few blocks from the St. Paul campus, and would be more than willing to provide parking and cool after ride drinks for all of those that are interested! Even better, there is a cool little off-road ride that takes us almost the entire way to the campus!!!

I live on the corner of Larpentuer and Eustis...so if the group is interested, we can start from there.

[seejames]

Oh, and I forgot to mention, the hidden off road area also connects to the back of Luther Seminary's campus, and there is some pretty cool stuff to hit there as well!!

[Kosk]

My suggestion for parking is in the residential area adjacent to campus. There is a park two blocks from campus called college park that should have plenty of parking around it. It will serve as a great place to meet since it has a pretty fun hit as well. If you Map Quest the intersection of Doswell Ave and Raymond Ave in Falcon Heights, MN it will give you a position on the corner of College Park. It's not that large but let's meet in the middle. If you have any problems finding it on Map Quest feel free to PM me! See you thursday!!

Alright peeps that's the final word right there. Dispersed parking in the residential area west of Cleveland Ave. Meet at College park no later than 7pm and then we'll rally. I'm not your mom, but a brain bucket is highly encouraged.

For those not worried about getting up friday, some of us may head up to BW3s on Snelling for some wings and beer afterwards.

If people want to meet at James' and ride over, feel free, just be there by 7.

[KleinCrazy]

Pete,

I think I am going to try and make this ride. Hope to have the cam and helmet system up and running. if we can find good hits, I have a 20 foot cable that allows for remote mounting of the bullet cam for some cool shots.

See you all around 7 tomorrow.


P.S. I can also bring a 2L of Cherry Wit Homebrew for people to sample.

James

[Gus]

where do your ide from (meet?) IS this open to anyone ?
what do you recomend as far as bike, as I do not have a full suspension. just hardtail and single speed hardtail
later gus

[Gus]

email is listed wrong for reply it is as follows gustafson.mike@gmail.com

[Bikerkid]

Is anyone that is coming from South St. Paul or somewhere able to pick me up? I'm going to be there if I have to ride, but it would be nice to not ride there, and then home.

[KleinCrazy]

Is anyone that is coming from South St. Paul or somewhere able to pick me up? I'm going to be there if I have to ride, but it would be nice to not ride there, and then home.

Sean,

I will be coming from South St. Paul. 494 and 7th so Let me know and I could give you a lift both directions.

James

[Gus]

Now I have not ridden with any of you guys but I have met you james, I think it was first at the mtn bike summit in MO with rick mcferrin and steve garnjost. anyways if people are able to meet at your house where do you live maybe I missed and im sorry but im coming from dayton

[KleinCrazy]

Now I have not ridden with any of you guys but I have met you james, I think it was first at the mtn bike summit in MO with rick mcferrin and steve garnjost. anyways if people are able to meet at your house where do you live maybe I missed and im sorry but im coming from dayton

ummmm, which James :jumpy:

[Gus]

James ford right .......

[KleinCrazy]

James ford right .......

yeah, That would have been me Gus. I slightly remember meeting you at the parking lot at Landhal.

However, tomorrow nobody is meeting at my place, I live about 12 miles from the park that everyone is meeting at. I will be rolling though St. Thomas area to pick up Sean.

James Drake is the one who talked about meeting at him place.

I will be there however.

See you there Gus.

James

[Gus]

yea its been a couple of years since ive done anything with morc, (with moving and getting married very busy) but that sounds right about landahl park i think we rode in someones rv from the night ride back to the trailhead and I actually know you more so I guess through rick, I worked with him and two wheel view. But anyways I think I saw the reply as to the parking lot where there meeting so Ill check on that. Hope to see you guys tomorrow.Later gus

[berrywise]

Starting around 5:57 there are some clips from the Saint Paul campus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIfweqLOe7E

[wanderingrobots]

does anyone know what bus route would get me from the western suburbs to the park. I can drive but why if there is a good bus route. thanks, jeff

[seejames]

Well if you can get downtown/U of M transfer to a #3 bus and that will take you right there.

[Trialsdave]

Ok, I doubt I'll be able to make it there by 7pm. But, is there any location I can mapquest to find out where to goto?

[Kosk]

Ok, I doubt I'll be able to make it there by 7pm. But, is there any location I can mapquest to find out where to goto?

Saint Paul campus dude.

go to:
www.maps.google.com (http://www.maps.google.com)
paste this into "Search Maps" field:
Buford Ave & Gortner Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
we'll be somewhere in the gray shaded area.

[seejames]

Well, server issues have raised their ugly head today, so it is likely that I will be unable to participate and/or host anyone tonight!!! but I guess that is the "life" of a IT nerd. I just hope that I can become a bike nerd again soon. Have fun everyone!

[berrywise]

Saint Paul campus dude.

go to:
www.maps.google.com (http://www.maps.google.com)
paste this into "Search Maps" field:
Buford Ave & Gortner Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
we'll be somewhere in the gray shaded area.


Could I get GPS coordinates so I can plug it into google earth instead?

Just kidding. Ya'll have fun, hopefully there can be a few more of these before the snow flies. Hopefully I'll find myself a fork so I can get started on building up a play bike.

[sportel]

Looks like I'm riding tonight. I live in the apartments directly east of Bandana Square. So if anyone wants to park there we can ride over to the U from there.

[gordanfreeman]

let me be the first on here to give props to dusty for nailing that HUGE stair gap -- twice :crazy2:

[paniccomp]

Here is a vid of What you can do in Superior

[paniccomp]

oops http://youtube.com/watch?v=55uV8McR7h4

[Nickel]

Nice to see the ton of you that showed up...too bad I missed the action.

[GRUMPY]

let me be the first on here to give props to dusty for nailing that HUGE stair gap -- twice :crazy2:

Helmet on?

[Bikerkid]

Yes, he did have his helmet on, but he didn't need it, but yeah HUGE props on that stair gap, that thing was huge.

[KleinCrazy]

Vid clip of the gap will be up tomorrow evening, just dumped it to the computer but need to get to sleep.

Light was low so not the best quailty, but still an amazing piece of footage.

Great ride all.

James

[minnesota_freerider]

definately a very fun ride tonight, quite possibly the largest group ride i've ever been on. hopefully there will be another ride before the snow flies

[nitrousflame]

Wow, I had an awesome time.:banana:

Here is a quick video of some of the stuff that went down. Sorry about the glitchy audio... don't know why it does that sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrQnm9RAW3o

Enjoy.:)

[Buck]

werd up guys! I'll make this weeks ride! ;)

Props dust! That's a big hit bro!

L8Rz
Buck

[wanderingrobots]

yeah lets do one this week, except on the minneapolis side because i can actually make it to the minneapolis side lol.

[manual63]

If you pick a night I can go....that would be nice.....:)

[KleinCrazy]

Video of Dusty's Gap.

http://home.comcast.net/~kleincrazy/Gap.wmv

This is raw unedited footage and am still working on other bits

I should have other clips up soon from the rest of the night.

[minnesota_freerider]

thanks for the clip of the gap

[SpecHR55]

Video of Dusty's Gap.

http://home.comcast.net/~kleincrazy/Gap.wmv

This is raw unedited footage and am still working on other bits

I should have other clips up soon from the rest of the night.

Thats huge! Wish i was there

[jag]

Heres another vid/pics from Thursday night.......

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-185666218826874261&hl=en

[RichZilla]

Wow, I had an awesome time.:banana:

Here is a quick video of some of the stuff that went down. Sorry about the glitchy audio... don't know why it does that sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrQnm9RAW3o

Enjoy.:)

Dude, I finally got a chance to watch your vid...NICE!!! Dusty was the MAN! That was a helluva night. It would have been better though if the cops came in on bikes...not in cars:cool:

[minnesota_freerider]

did anyone get any still shots from the ride? i would like to add some more to my collection of riding

[nitrousflame]

Dude, I finally got a chance to watch your vid...NICE!!! Dusty was the MAN! That was a helluva night. It would have been better though if the cops came in on bikes...not in cars:cool:

Haha, thanks man.:D

did anyone get any still shots from the ride? i would like to add some more to my collection of riding

John Pederson (jp_photog) probably got some killer shots. Can't wait to see them.:banana:

[jp_photog]

Hey guys,

It was fun hanging out with you for a little while last week. Sadly, I didn't get much good stuff that night, but there were a few OK shots. I wasn't able to carry the right gear (or enough of it, anyway) on my bike, so I was improvising a lot and the results showed it. I'm really hoping to find a gap or two that I can take some time to set up and get a few riders together for a photo session sometime soon. ANYWAY...

You can check out a few shots from the evening at:

www.photoshelter.com/user/johnpedersen (there's a link on the left in the recent galleries area.)

Thanks,
John Pedersen
www.JohnPedersenPhotography.com

[Trialsdave]

thats bad a$$!!!!

[berrywise]

Hey guys,

It was fun hanging out with you for a little while last week. Sadly, I didn't get much good stuff that night, but there were a few OK shots. I wasn't able to carry the right gear (or enough of it, anyway) on my bike, so I was improvising a lot and the results showed it. I'm really hoping to find a gap or two that I can take some time to set up and get a few riders together for a photo session sometime soon. ANYWAY...

You can check out a few shots from the evening at:

www.photoshelter.com/user/johnpedersen (http://www.photoshelter.com/user/johnpedersen) (there's a link on the left in the recent galleries area.)

Thanks,
John Pedersen
www.JohnPedersenPhotography.com (http://www.JohnPedersenPhotography.com)

Oh quit being so modest :D Those turned out sweet. Let me know when you decide to set up that gap cause I'd love tag along and assist ya to learn a thing or two.

What was your setup for that main gap jump? Did he hit that more than once?

[minnesota_freerider]

those pics did turn out pretty cool of the gap. and yes i did hit the stair gap twice

[GRUMPY]

those pics did turn out pretty cool of the gap. and yes i did hit the stair gap twice

You deserve full size copies of those bad boys. Blow them up and hang on the wall.


KILLER

[SpecHR55]

Just posting to see if my signature works...it doesnt seem too.

Continue on now...:)