View Full Version : Leb Group Night-Thgin Ride 10/19 @ 6:45pm
gopherhockey
10-16-2006, 07:07 PM
Once again we're at it at Leb, weather permitting. The weather doesn't look so good this week, but lets worry about that when the time comes.
For now, charge em' up - this is your Levis warmup ride!
Post up if you will be there.
ibismojo2001
10-17-2006, 05:17 PM
Since Salem was canceled tonight, I am even more fired up for Thursday night to test out the new rigid carbon fork on the SS. Should be interesting in the dark.:banana:
bigwheel
10-18-2006, 07:56 AM
I am giving blood on Thursday, but if they don't tap too much and leave me light-headed, I'll be there.
From the looks of the weather forecast it looks like Thursday night will be our best opportunity to ride this week, so count me in!
It might be cold, but it should be dry, just dress accordingly.
Nooner
10-18-2006, 09:06 AM
i'm planning riding at leb tonight depending on whether or not it rains. 6:30ish if anyone wants to meet up. bring lights for sure.
UPDATE: not looking so good out right now...so probably no riding.
gopherhockey
10-18-2006, 08:20 PM
Bump!
Forecast looks good for a drying tomorrow, so I'm betting we're still on!
6:45 we leave the lot for 2 laps of the most fun night riding you will ever have.... hope to see a good turnout!
Nickel
10-18-2006, 08:23 PM
Do you think anything would be dry in the morning?
gopherhockey
10-18-2006, 08:56 PM
Do you think anything would be dry in the morning?
Not sure. We got some rain/snow mix today and there isn't much wind out there right now. You could try it out and let us know...
Nickel
10-18-2006, 09:45 PM
Since I have to drive pretty far to check out anything, I'm hesitant :crazy: I'll probably just hit the road in the morning.
flutterbyes
10-19-2006, 10:56 AM
I'm in for at least 1 lap.... first night lap at leb. Looking forward to it!! :banana:
ricogigante
10-19-2006, 11:15 AM
Anyone know what the condition of Leb is looking like for tonight?
gopherhockey
10-19-2006, 01:12 PM
Anyone know what the condition of Leb is looking like for tonight?
I haven't seen but I'm betting we will be just fine for the ride.
We're on, we ride!
I'm betting we will be just fine for the ride.
Game on!:D
bigwheel
10-19-2006, 01:24 PM
I plan to be there, but might be a few minutes late. If so, I'll call John or Ted.
My excuse de'jour for being slow is that I gave blood today.
tedsti
10-19-2006, 01:44 PM
Yippee!!!!
dave t
10-19-2006, 01:52 PM
It's MEA and my daughter is at my Mom's for the weekend.
I'm in!!!! For both laps!!!!
I need some help before the ride.
My last night ride was the first time I caught the "B" run and I figured out that:
Someone yells "B" and starts the mad dash for the parking lot.
At some point during this "race" the remaining letters "E" "E" "R" are called out.
It all ends at the lot.
So...what, if any, are the rules for this event? Is something supposed to happen when the remaining letters are called?
tedsti
10-19-2006, 01:56 PM
In theory the pace is not supposed to go all-out until "R". You are not allowed to call out two letters in a row. That about sums it up.
I need some help before the ride.
My last night ride was the first time I caught the "B" run and I figured out that:
Someone yells "B" and starts the mad dash for the parking lot.
At some point during this "race" the remaining letters "E" "E" "R" are called out.
It all ends at the lot.
So...what, if any, are the rules for this event? Is something supposed to happen when the remaining letters are called?
bigwheel
10-19-2006, 01:56 PM
The revised rule is that R cannot be called until I cross the Dream-II rock.
dave t
10-19-2006, 02:11 PM
Cool. Thanks Ted, Bob. See ya'll tonight, 6:45.
The revised rule is that R cannot be called until I cross the Dream-II rock.
But Bob, since you'll be running a quart low, what if you don't have enough oil pressure to stay in the lead pack? :D
tedsti
10-19-2006, 02:13 PM
Some may be over the finish line by then.
The revised rule is that R cannot be called until I cross the Dream-II rock.
bigwheel
10-19-2006, 02:16 PM
Some may be over the finish line by then.
Then they'll just have to go back for a penalty lap.
tedsti
10-19-2006, 02:19 PM
As long as it is around the beginner loop and "provisions" are allowed that wouldn't be too bad.
Then they'll just have to go back for a penalty lap.
manual63
10-19-2006, 02:20 PM
Then they'll just have to go back for a penalty lap.
With a beer, or two, in hand I hope....:D
ibismojo2001
10-19-2006, 02:28 PM
With a beer, or two, in hand I hope....:D
I ran the naked beer mile in college and I know how well beer and exercise mix:crazy:
The revised rule is that R cannot be called until I cross the Dream-II rock.
I think you gave up the right to make rules the night you tried to whisper "B" and then sneak out towards the lot without anyone noticing:p
Oh, and another rule - Contact is encouraged if not expected....both bike and body!
gopherhockey
10-19-2006, 03:20 PM
I think you gave up the right to make rules the night you tried to whisper "B" and then sneak out towards the lot without anyone noticing:p
Oh, and another rule - Contact is encouraged if not expected....both bike and body!
Watch out for the rock though! :p
Here's another unwritten rule I learned last time... hold back and let John bomb up the first few hills so he wears himself out and is vulnerable when the R comes out ;)
I think only the first 4 people to the XX entrance get to have a letter, and they are assigned in reverse order.
Hope we don't scare people off with this new game... :beer_yum:
bigwheel
10-19-2006, 03:27 PM
I think you gave up the right to make rules the night you tried to whisper "B" and then sneak out towards the lot without anyone noticing:p
You mis-heard. That was "T" that I mumbled. I was spelling TIRED.
I think only the first 4 people to the XX entrance get to have a letter, and they are assigned in reverse order.
I see, so now you are trying to start a race before the race. nice;)
bigwheel
10-19-2006, 03:48 PM
I see, so now you are trying to start a race before the race. nice;)
No. John got it backwards. It's the LAST 4 people to the X entrance that get to call the letters. Otherwise, there would be no reason to regroup.
ibismojo2001
10-19-2006, 03:58 PM
You guys are already making me tired...and........thirsty!:banana:
I think we need these new rules in writing:D
Instead of spelling B-E-E-R, we should spell "O-k-t-o-b-e-r-f-e-s-t" (I think I spelled that right..):D
gopherhockey
10-19-2006, 04:10 PM
No. John got it backwards. It's the LAST 4 people to the X entrance that get to call the letters. Otherwise, there would be no reason to regroup.
We're talking XX entrance, not X. :D Gives those who are willing to put in the initial effort a bonus.
The X entrance before the final push is a mandatory re-group. Letters cannot be called out until everyone is there.
Maybe we could reserve the B and the E for the last 2 people turning their lights on and only reward E and R to the initial race.
Yup, we need these in writing. I like the o-fest idea.
dave t
10-19-2006, 04:48 PM
This has got "Calvin Ball" written all over it!
If someone yells "B" on the first lap, do we have to turn around and race back to the lot?:D
tedsti
10-20-2006, 08:34 AM
Another great ride. I seem to have caught a case of the OTBs though.
dave t
10-20-2006, 08:49 AM
Another great ride. I seem to have caught a case of the OTBs though.
The single cog doesn't provided enough weight to hold down the back of the bike.
Another reason to stick with gears.:D
I seem to have caught a case of the OTBs though.
There seemed to be a bit of an epidemic of that going around last night.
ibismojo2001
10-20-2006, 10:51 AM
There seemed to be a bit of an epidemic of that going around last night.
Here here!!
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