First Monthly Womans Ride: 11/5

[BKocka]

Alright... after much planning it has been made official... the First Annual Womans Monthly ride is planned and schedualed....


Where: Mammoth (chaska)
When: Sunday, November 5th
Time: 10:30 am meet at the trail head - 11:00 am Ride Starts
What to bring: any food/beverage you want to share, a well tuned bike, warm clothing, water, etc.
Ride Leader: Alright, alright so I don't know mammoth well enough to lead the ride (even tho i live right next to it) so we've asked for a little help from Porter. He is the only boy allowed to ride with us, FYI.
The "Drink Du Jour": (as created by Marie) Mammoth MargaritasIf you have questions, refer back to the original thread about the monthly womans ride....

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19026

PM me for directions, or go to the Trail Guide.

Guys bring your ladies, ladies bring yourself. ;)

[goatgirl]

Sounds like a fun day you can count me in. I am always glad to meet women bikers especially if they are bold enough to ride Mammoth! I rode it today on my lunch break, well not all of it, but we did about 8 miles. I know is fairly well; however, Porter is a fantastic guide. If there are beverages involved are they consumed prior to, during, or after the ride? I find a little antifreeze in the water pack a good thing this time of year. Are we meeting at the school or at the cul-de-sac on Lyman? :banana:

[BKocka]

meet at the school.

[Hellbender]

I''l be there...with my killer margarita (probably better as a post-ride cocktail...). And I'll have plenty to share! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!

[Kayakoholic]

I'm there! Never been to Mammoth, only heard about it, thought it was an urban legend.

[flutterbyes]

See you there!

[krazykatie]

I'll be there too!

[BKocka]

bumpity bump bump bump.

lets get lots of ladies to go you guys.

[Nickel]

I doubt it, my grant is due that week. :cryin:

[SarahMarie]

Can anyone give me directions from Hwy 7 in Minnetonka?

This will be the first group ride for me, so happy to say, I'm nervous.

Sarah

[BKocka]

Can anyone give me directions from Hwy 7 in Minnetonka?

This will be the first group ride for me, so happy to say, I'm nervous.

Sarah

check your PM's.

[BKocka]

yea thats fine. she will know she is well taken care of at least :)

[flutterbyes]

Can anyone give me directions from Hwy 7 in Minnetonka?

This will be the first group ride for me, so happy to say, I'm nervous.

Sarah



Welcome! :)

[BKocka]

this should be a fun ride. the turn out is going to be good -- not everyone can come for their various reasons.... but fun will be had anyway.

Also, sunday it is supposed to be mostly sunny with a high of 51! what a great day for a ride.

post up if you are going to bring any food, etc. to share. I plan on bringing some bagels for us!

[flutterbyes]

I'm bringing some chips and salsa to go with Tiffany's margaritas. :)

[BKocka]

I'm bringing some chips and salsa to go with Tiffany's margaritas. :)

see now that is a good idea...... i was thinking pre-ride food...... but the chips and salsa... thats a great one.

[Kayakoholic]

Can anyone give me directions from Hwy 7 in Minnetonka?

This will be the first group ride for me, so happy to say, I'm nervous.

Sarah

It's my 2nd group ride. The first one I did was a night ride. It was fun and there is no need to be nervous. We're all unique individuals with different likes and dislikes, but we all share two common passions: Booze and mountain biking. Welcome to the jungle!

Also, if anyone is interested, we could also eat lunch at an actual restaurant (after cocktails, of course). Think how much fun it would be to show up in a restaurant stinking like an gym bag that hasn't been cleaned in 3 months.

[Kayakoholic]

Check it out! Weather forecast for Sunday is 56 degrees and SUNSHINE!

http://www.startribune.com/dynamic/weather/weather.php

[BKocka]

so excited for this ride.

if people wanted to do lunch here are some possible restaraunts....

Perkins
Embers
Quodoba (to go with the margarita theme of course)
Culvers
Main Street Grill
Polleys
Chipotle
Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee's
Le Ann Chin

just a few in chaska/chanhassen area.

[berrywise]

You should invite guys to join in but if they do they should be forced to dress in drag.

[BKocka]

as awesomely funny as that would be...... no. ;)

[krazykatie]

You should invite guys to join in but if they do they should be forced to dress in drag.

I disagree....I would be more than welcoming to a man dressed in FULL drag on our ride. That would be a riot. :laugh:

[Kayakoholic]

You should invite guys to join in but if they do they should be forced to dress in drag.

Guyz on a Girlz' ride? Ewww!!!! Cooties!!!

[Wolfchimp]

If drag is involved, I am exempt since I was asked to lead.

[BKocka]

now that you think you are "exempt" we might just want you to dress in drag since you think you are soooooo special porter! ;)

only jokes. however you are more than welcome to dress in drag!

[Magic]

now that you think you are "exempt" we might just want you to dress in drag since you think you are soooooo special porter! ;)

only jokes. however you are more than welcome to dress in drag!

Poter doesn't look good in Drag, it's the hairy legs or something!:crazy2:

[Wolfchimp]

Poter doesn't look good in Drag, it's the hairy legs or something!:crazy2:


I'm going with 'or something'. :D

[Nita]

I just saw this, I'll try to make it too. If I survive Milaca :p .

[ilove2bike]

bumpity, bump!

this is brianna..... however i am logged in as noah.

[BKocka]

So an update for all of you who were riding this today....

First and foremost, thank you all for your help with my crash. I maybe did a bad job displaying that, (however i was gushing blood from my nose so i think i have a good excuse!) but it will not go unnoticed. Marie, thanks for the sterile pads and gauze, Nita and hubby (I still dont know his name), thanks for dragging my butt out of the woods, and Adell, thanks for driving my butt to the ER.

I didn't have to get stiches, but they glued my chin back together. Other than than I am fit and fine to ride. That log pile may have conquered me this time, but next time its going DOWN!

excited to see the photos from the crash. Hope the ride went smoothly after my leaving -- wish i could've kept on riding. :) heres one to tide you all over...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/briannakocka/briinhospital.jpg


(http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=2505346&imageID=1387568812)

[CookieMonster]

Glad to hear you are OK....I'll post up the pic of you going over the log pile either later tonight or tomorrow. I got you before you went down. Thanks for setting the ride up...bummer that you didn't get to finish it with us :cryin:

[Nickel]

:shocked: Wow glad everything is okay!

[goatgirl]

Brianna, I am glad to hear that your wounds were mostly minor; however, I am sure that you have some emotional scars that will stay with you until you do conquer that damn Tie pile. I can say from experience that you are awesome just for having the guts to try it. The bike caused most of your injuries as it came down on your head slamming it into the railroad tie, OUCH! I hope to have the opportunity to ride with you again as you seem to have all the right stuff to make an outstanding mountain bike dudette.

Do not feel like the Loan Ranger, there were plenty of bumps, bruises and scrapes to go around. I do not think there is a time that I have ridden Mammoth unscathed.

Thank you so much for organizing this ride, giving me the opportunity to meet so many female riders.... I ride with guys mostly and it is great to have more women who share my passion.

I hope you are riding again soon, and please keep me in mind as a riding partner!

[Kayakoholic]

I'm going to post a picture of my legs tomorrow when the bruises will be at their most colorful. They are U-G-L-Y and they ain't got no alibi! Well...actually, I guess they do.

I know Brianna had to be med-evaced out, but if there's a prize to be awarded for the most beat up and bruised legs and most falls, I'd like to nominate myself. I even have a nice bruise on my ass but I'll spare you all that photo. PM me if you want to see it! Kidding.

Ladies, it was an awesome ride, and even more awesome meeting all of you in person. Can't wait for the next ride!

[Nita]

Thank you Brianna for putting this ride together. I know you were so bummed out on having to miss the ride after all that organizing and it being such a stellar day. But here's the thing... You didn't think about yourself while you were standing there with pads held up under your chin as it dripped blood like a faucet, then followed by your nose. You were just worried that you messed things up and that you stopped the ride! I've seen enough people get hurt riding and you handled it so amazingly well, it should have been video-taped as a 'how-to'. Sheesh, you were even apologizing for a few tears in your eyes which is a normal thing when you face plant because your nose was walloped. And think of where you face-planted...on railroad ties...:sick: Walking out of Mammoth all the way down to the gas station at the corner with your face covered in blood-soaked bandages was probably noted by enough people in cars too. I wish the Urgent Care was open or even Ridgeview, which by-the-way, didn't care for me riding my bike through their hallway, but you sat there patiently until Adelle got the car and packed up your bike. I don't care if this sounds sappy, but you have totally 'christened and baptized' yourself as a mountainbiker today. When I rode back to the trailhead, I met up with Dan to start back and took him past the site of carnage and there was blood all over the railroad ties and the grass where you stood. He doesn't impress much, and he was impressed...

Anyway, I hope you are feeling much better. Its great to hear no stitches, so now there won't be any sew-hole scars on your chin.

It was very cool meeting new friends today and riding with the ladies I've met just in a few weeks time. Hopefully, we can do this again very soon.

[Kayakoholic]

Brianna, we also got a photo of your blood on the grass. You have indeed christened Mammoth. Next time, you'll turn that log pile into a pathetic brample of such broken and twisted twigs that it will have to be rebuilt. ;)

[bigwheel]

Two summers ago, my wife crashed her road bike and ended up with a nice black eye and a few other bruises on her face. We'd stop at Mora MN to get groceries on the way to the cabin. People would look at her, then give me the meanest scowl. I was going to get a t-shirt saying "It Wasn't Me! She Fell Off Her Bike!". Guilty until proven innocent.

Anyway, I'm glad to hear that there weren't any broken bones or season-ending injuries.

[flutterbyes]

Brianna, I am glad to hear you are able to get back on your bike soon and that there were no further injuries. I'm sorry you were unable to finish the ride. You handled yourself so gracefully (not easy to do with blood coming from your nose and chin).... How's your knee? I thought I remember you saying you hit it on a tie.

Thanks for organizing this, I really had a good time and really enjoyed meeting other women who also love to mountain bike. Am looking forward to the next ride already! :)

[Wolfchimp]

Great ride yesterday! It was a pleasure to lead all of you. I hope you enjoyed Mammoth. Brianna, glad to see you are ok. See you all on the trails!

[Kayakoholic]

Two summers ago, my wife crashed her road bike and ended up with a nice black eye and a few other bruises on her face. We'd stop at Mora MN to get groceries on the way to the cabin. People would look at her, then give me the meanest scowl. I was going to get a t-shirt saying "It Wasn't Me! She Fell Off Her Bike!". Guilty until proven innocent.

Anyway, I'm glad to hear that there weren't any broken bones or season-ending injuries.

There werent' any broken "bones" but Dan B frocked up his rim rather nicely!

http://www.mariemalinowski.com/images/dan2.jpg
http://www.mariemalinowski.com/images/dan1.jpg

[Nita]

What still cracks me up was the look on your face when you picked up the bike to inspect it after that drop off. Classic! Ya-know, after dinner last night and walking past your car, Al and I busted up again looking at it. I know, I know...never laugh. But hey, I love you man!

[Kayakoholic]

What still cracks me up was the look on your face when you picked up the bike to inspect it after that drop off. Classic! Ya-know, after dinner last night and walking past your car, Al and I busted up again looking at it. I know, I know...never laugh. But hey, I love you man!

"Crack" is indeed a good word to use! Here's another shot from a different angle. Dan folded his wheel better than I fold my own clothes.
http://www.mariemalinowski.com/images/dan3.jpg

[BKocka]

i want to see the picture of my bloody face. fyi.

happy the ride finished well! i defintaly am NOT at work today. my left side of my face is throbbing....ouch. oh well! I'll stick to my road or track bike for a few days.

[krazykatie]

What still cracks me up was the look on your face when you picked up the bike to inspect it after that drop off. Classic! Ya-know, after dinner last night and walking past your car, Al and I busted up again looking at it. I know, I know...never laugh. But hey, I love you man!

And shame on him anyway for showing up with out his tutu on...

Brianna, I'm very happy to here you are doing well and in good spirits! It makes me feel a whole lot better that you have plans on going back and conquering that beast! I was feeling guilty that I was encouraging others to ride over it and then having the rest of your ride ruined. I'll post the pics soon including your bloody face.

[Kayakoholic]

And shame on him anyway for showing up with out his tutu on...

Not to worry. I can do wonders with PhotoShop...

***Lauging like a mad scientist***

[flutterbyes]

Not to worry. I can do wonders with PhotoShop...

***Lauging like a mad scientist***


I can't wait!!!!!!! :jumpy:

[Wolfchimp]

Not to worry. I can do wonders with PhotoShop...

***Lauging like a mad scientist***

Be nice. Just remember....pink and handful. Ha ha ha.:crazy2:

[krazykatie]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/kdandkayla/nov06003.jpg

[Magic]

Better send that one to Porter, that's the most women he has ever had around him and they all are smiling.;)

He's such a stud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kayakoholic]

Be nice. Just remember....pink and handful. Ha ha ha.:crazy2:

****Laughing like a mad scientist****

[krazykatie]

****Laughing like a mad scientist****

I posted my pics under group rides....there is the perfect pic of Dan riding across the log of death just waiting to be played with.:laugh:

[Kayakoholic]

Hmmm...Yes, it does have a lot of potential. Do you think he'd look cute in a leopard-print thong bikini?

[wildkona]

Is anyone going to ride Mammoth again soon cuz I want to!!! But I heard its better if you go with someone that knows their way around. I can go anytime weekdays or weekends...:crazy2:

[krazykatie]

Hmmm...Yes, it does have a lot of potential. Do you think he'd look cute in a leopard-print thong bikini?

Well yes that will suit him perfectly...but if I remember correctly he prefers string over thong bikini.

[Wolfchimp]

Is anyone going to ride Mammoth again soon cuz I want to!!! But I heard its better if you go with someone that knows their way around. I can go anytime weekdays or weekends...:crazy2:

Josh- If you have lights and can make it up to Chaska by 5:30/6:00 tomorrow(Tuesday) we will be riding. Otherwise we can work something out.

[wildkona]

I'll be riding Salem tommorrow but another time, plus I think I'd rather ride it in light for the first time. Keep me in mind any other time. I still gotta make it to Theo too.

[Wolfchimp]

I posted my pics under group rides....there is the perfect pic of Dan riding across the log of death just waiting to be played with.:laugh:

Nice pics Katie! Too bad no one captured Brianna 'on the way down'. There are some aftermath photos though.

[Kayakoholic]

There are some aftermath photos though.

Oh, I'd say....Nice legs, Porter! Boy, you is S-E-X-Y, sexy!

http://www.mariemalinowski.com/images//porter.jpg

[Wolfchimp]

I have to say...my legs have never looked better. It's no wonder that all you ladies are smiling.

[Magic]

Oh, I'd say....Nice legs, Porter! Boy, you is S-E-X-Y, sexy!

http://www.mariemalinowski.com/images//porter.jpg

Now this is not the Poter Team Ricoh wants to know. But you do look good for some odd reason.

[Wolfchimp]

Now this is not the Poter Team Ricoh wants to know. But you do look good for some odd reason.

Don't worry...I don't even know THAT Porter:jumpy:

[Magic]

Don't worry...I don't even know THAT Porter:jumpy:

Must have been a pain to ride in those heels. But red does look good on you.:p

[krazykatie]

Marie! You crack me up...Porter looks hot! That can't possibily be you with the halo above the head....?

[Kayakoholic]

Maria! You crack me up...Porter looks hot! That can't possibily be you with the halo above the head....?

Yes, that's me with the halo over my head!

[Kayakoholic]

Must have been a pain to ride in those heels. But red does look good on you.:p

Did you notice that he has one of the shoes already kicked off? I also added some rouge to his cheeks.

[gopherhockey]

Yes, that's me with the halo over my head!

Nice job with the picture! Very nice... too funny.

[Kayakoholic]

Nice job with the picture! Very nice... too funny.

Thanks. Plenty more where that came from. Who knows. Tomorrow, Porter may be wearing ballerina tights!

[Wolfchimp]

Sweet. It can become a series!:hit:

[gopherhockey]

Sweet. It can become a series!:hit:

Just be thankful that no photos of your tongue hanging out are floating around... that could have gotten ugly fast! :crazy2: ;)

[Kayakoholic]

Sweet. It can become a series!:hit:

All in good fun. Thanks for being the Sherpa on the ride and for posing in the garter and the gams! I promise I'll stay off of Photoshop now. :D :D :D

[flutterbyes]

All in good fun. Thanks for being the Sherpa on the ride and for posing in the garter and the gams! I promise I'll stay off of Photoshop now. :D :D :D


Awwww, and I was looking forward to Dan's picture in the leopard string bikini!

Marie, you take the BEST photos!! And thanks for being a great sport, Porter, this is hilarious!!

[Wolfchimp]

I know it's all in good fun. I'm tough. I still can't stop laughing when I see it! Nice job with the photo alterations Marie and good ride.

[Nita]

*Snort*...I can't stop laughing!!! Holy freaking whatever - Porter - you look rather fetching, especially with that smear of red on your cheek. I just wish I can get one photo of you laying on your stomach...haaaaaa!!!

As far as Dan...why bother with anything other then a sock and a smile! Marie...you can DO it!

[CookieMonster]

ROFLMAO...had to chime in just to funny :laugh:

[Kayakoholic]

I meant I would stay off PhotoShop with Porter's picture. Dan's is next...


***Laughing like a mad scientist***

[Kayakoholic]

As far as Dan...why bother with anything other then a sock and a smile! Marie...you can DO it!

I'm struggling with what I'm going to do with Dan's pic. I was thinking about putting him in the ballarina outfit that I had planned for Porter but than I thought, "Nah....I need to think on this one a little more..."

Thanks! A sock is a great idea! Dan will thank you, I'm sure.

[Kayakoholic]

Just be thankful that no photos of your tongue hanging out are floating around... that could have gotten ugly fast! :crazy2: ;)

I can PhotoShop a tongue hanging out too, you know. It's easy. Just a few clicks and mouse strokes. Drool is also simple to pull off. Do you want drool? I can do drool.

[goatgirl]

Porter you will have to suffer untold humiliation for the honor of being our token male of the day!...let them talk, they are all jealous.

Great photo shop work Marie... you are no angel... but you are fun:banana:

[Kayakoholic]

Porter you will have to suffer untold humiliation for the honor of being our token male of the day!...let them talk, they are all jealous.

Great photo shop work Marie... you are no angel... but you are fun:banana:


Whaddya mean I'm no angel? That halo over my head isn't PhotoShopped, you know!!

[DanB]

I'm struggling with what I'm going to do with Dan's pic. I was thinking about putting him in the ballarina outfit that I had planned for Porter but than I thought, "Nah....I need to think on this one a little more..."

Thanks! A sock is a great idea! Dan will thank you, I'm sure.

They make socks that small???

[Kayakoholic]

They make socks that small???

Yup. That's what babies wear on their feet right after they're born. :D