What event is next?

[gopherhockey]

Ok.. we we survived the summit, levis, and the halloween bash. Next Sat. there is a Milaca ride. I'll feel rather empty if we run out of things to do.

Whats next? Turkey poker run? Christmas costume ball?

[BKocka]

oh man..... turkey poker run....

oh and i just read the banner at the top of this page... "be a rock star, join morc." who came up with that!? ha.

[gopherhockey]

oh and i just read the banner at the top of this page... "be a rock star, join morc." who came up with that!? ha.

Pete K was the idea man, I did the graphics. I think there will be shirts to compliment the rock star theme at some point.

[Trevize1138]

The MORC board vs. the Minnesota Rollergirls in rollerderby! :banana:

Fund-raising event? :shocked:

[manual63]

The MORC board vs. the Minnesota Rollergirls in rollerderby! :banana:

Fund-raising event? :shocked:

Uh...yeah. I like my teeth where they are......thank you.

[steef]

Don't get me started on my Derby idea again....

Think about Roller Derby meets indoor concrete floor with wooden jumps BMX racing.

[JayPee]

Don't get me started on my Derby idea again....

Think about Roller Derby meets indoor concrete floor with wooden jumps BMX racing.

Only if the track is in a Figure-8 pattern.

[steef]

HJAR!!!!111!!!!!

I don't see why not. :D

I'm thinking it would need a few more turns, so maybe a double figure eight.

[wanderingrobots]

i vote for an event where we all put old treads on our bikes and just go around skidding on stuff. and maybe combine that with the roller derby. oh and we could call the event "TIRE DESTRUCTOMATIC 2006"

[Shorty]

Take a Pugsley for a lap around Leb Day!

[krazykatie]

doesn't involve much biking...but i was thinking....we should get a group together sometime this winter and hit up Lutsen.(maybe rent a villa) They usually have live entertainment on the weekends not to mention their new terrain park debuts this winter!!!
:jumpy: :jumpy:

[Thewavebb]

doesn't involve much biking...but i was thinking....we should get a group together sometime this winter and hit up Lutsen.(maybe rent a villa) They usually have live entertainment on the weekends not to mention their new terrain park debuts this winter!!!
:jumpy: :jumpy:


I'm down for some group skiing/boarding this winter. We had talked about it last year and to my knowledge we never got together. Road trip to Bohemia for some real skiing.:)

[mtnbykr]

leave a wkend open for a dulluth snow ride/xc ski event...

[gopherhockey]

I'm down for some group skiing/boarding this winter. We had talked about it last year and to my knowledge we never got together. Road trip to Bohemia for some real skiing.:)

I'm in on some kind of boarding trip as well...

[wildkona]

I'd be donw for that too, esp. Lutsen

[Buck]

Shred the gnar!!!!!!!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y123/Buck0250/imageresize.jpg

www.madriverrocket.com
Werd!
Buck

[Trevize1138]

I'm down for some group skiing/boarding this winter. We had talked about it last year and to my knowledge we never got together. Road trip to Bohemia for some real skiing.:)

YES! Bohemia any day over crappy Lutsen. :banana:

If we get a group together and be there Dec. 2 we all can get season passes to Bohemia and the Porkies for $99!

[krazykatie]

YES! Bohemia any day over crappy Lutsen. :banana:

If we get a group together and be there Dec. 2 we all can get season passes to Bohemia and the Porkies for $99!

Yea Lutsen isn't the best but I'm not sure if everyone is ready for Bohemia...I know I'm not; I just started boarding 2 years ago...maybe by next year! but then again, I've never been...maybe i could handle it?

[Trevize1138]

Yea Lutsen isn't the best but I'm not sure if everyone is ready for Bohemia...I know I'm not; I just started boarding 2 years ago...maybe by next year! but then again, I've never been...maybe i could handle it?

Bohemia can be intimidating, but you do get the hang of riding 100% natural, 100% un-groomed terrain quicker than you think. Also, there's always a better chance of getting several inches of fresh snow up there than Lutsen. There's also Porkupine Mountain 1 1/2 hours closer that's not quite as big as Bohemia but actually has groomed runs and mogules. Lastly, it's cheaper! :banana:

[CookieMonster]

YES! Bohemia any day over crappy Lutsen. :banana:

If we get a group together and be there Dec. 2 we all can get season passes to Bohemia and the Porkies for $99!

How far of a drive is it to Bohemia and the Porkies.... I might be down for this!!

[Thewavebb]

YES! Bohemia any day over crappy Lutsen. :banana:

If we get a group together and be there Dec. 2 we all can get season passes to Bohemia and the Porkies for $99!

I plan on calling that day to order one. can't beat the price.

Did anybody else see that Wild Mtn opened up today with 2 runs...Winter is finally here. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[wanderingrobots]

i vote no on the bohemia trip. those of us with park boards would sink and never be found in the snow there. instead, go get some season passes to welch village. if you are in college its only 99 bucks for an unlimited season pass. Cant beat that!

and yes, mad river rockets do rock... as long as there is fresh snow and steep hills. otherwise not so much so. but i suck at it, i cant even land a 360 on them.

also so tempting to go to wild mountain... but i know its going to suck so.... :confused: i cant decide

[TML]

I'll keep an eye on this thread. I'd be game to hit Bohemia!

I think a group ski/board somewhere around here is also a good idea though.

[krazykatie]

Bohemia can be intimidating, but you do get the hang of riding 100% natural, 100% un-groomed terrain quicker than you think. Also, there's always a better chance of getting several inches of fresh snow up there than Lutsen. There's also Porkupine Mountain 1 1/2 hours closer that's not quite as big as Bohemia but actually has groomed runs and mogules. Lastly, it's cheaper! :banana:

I checked out the website; its not intimidating as I initially thought. I could handle a few of those runs. Getting there by Dec 2nd is pushing it....thats the weekend after Thanksgiving which is right around the corner!

Afton is making snow and is planning on opening for a couple runs by the weekend.

[mara]

leave a wkend open for a dulluth snow ride/xc ski event...

Heck yeah!

[Trevize1138]

Sounds to me like we've got more than a couple people interested in Bohemia! :banana:

Yes, it is the weekend after Thanksgiving, so that presents a challenge to some. But, I think it'd be worth it. A $99 season pass there beats a $99 season pass at Welch hands down. There's just no comparison.

For those who wondered how long of a drive, it is a bit further. In fact, it's *ahem* about 6-7 hours away. The Porkies are 1 1/2 hours closer, though.

Still, it's 3 1/2-4 hours in GOOD traffic to Lutsen, so for just a couple hours more you get 10X the skiing, IM (not so humble) O.

I propose leaving at noon or 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 to get to Hougton and snag a couple hotel rooms. Ski Bohemia Saturday and get the $99 season passes and then take a vote on whether we ski there Sunday or hit the Porkies to get us a little closer to home for the drive back Sunday night.

[Trevize1138]

Or, if there are at least four of us we could all go in on a cabin right at Bohemia. Just over $25/night for each person that way:

http://www.mtbohemia.com/lodging.html

[krazykatie]

Does Bohemia usually have snow by the first of December?

[Trevize1138]

They're reporting light snow right now.

They get close to 300 inches of snow a year because they're right on the tip of the Keewenaw penninsula which gets dumped on by really cold, dry Lake Superior lake effect snow.

They not only have no groomers up there but no snowmaking equipment. It's pretty sweet :).

[krazykatie]

So there is a chance that there may not be snow by then(or not enough)

[TML]

I would probably not make the Dec. 2 weekend. I'll just be coming back from there, for 5 days over T'giving.

I just drove through Ironwood last weekend and there was 6 inches of snow on the ground and snowpiles everywhere. Granted, it was melting, but the snow season has begun in the U.P.!! That being said, the snow on Dec. 2 could still be kind of marginal. Have to watch the reports.

[wanderingrobots]

i am looking at northern michigan university next year up in marquette and for that I will definently need to get a powder/freeride type board so I do not sink in the snow! when I heard that the campus was really quiet on weekends I was like soo... BETTER GO SNOWBOARDING TO PASS THE TIME!!!

[Trevize1138]

So there is a chance that there may not be snow by then(or not enough)

I'd ask people who grew up in the area (Erik Gerrits, TML are ones I know.) But, as far as I know it's unlikely that they wouldn't have enough snow up there by Dec. 2. They kind of have the perfect location/climate for it. In fact, from what I've heard, these recent mild winters have actually created more snow up there than in the past.

[wildkona]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??

[crux]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??

Sounds good.

[krazykatie]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??

You know i'm in! I'll bring dessert and the chick drinks.

[Smokin Joe]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??

I just watched Kranked 6 thanks to you Josh! Good watch too! This sounds like a fun event so count me in. My living room could fit 10-12 peeps and I have a nice size TV for your viewing pleasure. Just a thought.

[timmy]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??

You know i'm in! I'll bring dessert and the chick drinks.

Mmmm, bike videos, dessert and chick drinks. What could be better than that? I'm in!!:D

[EscourtU]

Mmmm, bike videos, dessert and chick drinks. What could be better than that? I'm in!!:D


Ummm Some chicks! DUH

[DmacBmac]

Speaking of events and with winter coming and alot of new bike videos available what about a bike video night somewhere. I don't know who has a bike enough house, but if need be I am planning on moving my bigger tv to the bike shop and we could watch a bunch of bike videos, for example...new world disorder 7, kranked 6, the cut, earthed 4 and more.... I have couchs and chairs at the shop so we could have room for alot of people. Who's IN??


Throw in some growlers of Surly and we will have a real party Josh. Count me in!!!

[mara]

Ummm Some chicks! DUH

And they wonder why mountain bikers can't get dates. . . ;)

[sugarspice]

Heh. Heh....nice, Mara.

I'm out for this one. Have a blast!

[EscourtU]

Sounds like you need some driveway obsticals so everyone can play on. Make some small bridges out of 2x6's, a few logs, make some small teeters and have a great party. Make em small so when you are all boozed up you won't get hurt playing.

[BKocka]

And they wonder why mountain bikers can't get dates. . . ;)

well said mara, well said. :D

[syntaxjunkie]

And they wonder why mountain bikers can't get dates. . . ;)

for some reason, this seems like a good time to repeat the sweet and tender words that my wife says to me every time i go out for a ride:

"be careful. i'm not changing your pee bag."

[steef]

And they wonder why mountain bikers can't get dates. . . ;)

Being a biker has never affected my ability to get dates. :D

Neither has beer, either. ;)

[crux]

And they wonder why mountain bikers can't get dates. . . ;)


Don't think that cycling has hindered my sex appeal, the fact I'm a dufas over shadows anything I've on the bike to curb any chance of attracting a date.:D

[wildkona]

so instead of what event is next, this forum should be entitled do mountain bikers think they have sex appeal or not? And do they really? :D

[BKocka]

so instead of what event is next, this forum should be entitled do mountain bikers think they have sex appeal or not? And do they really? :D

obviously only we do, josh. but's its a given that I'm HOT too where did that quote come from again? oh yes.... i know....;)

[EscourtU]

Beer has never affected my ability to get dates either. You just got to remember more beer means you look better to her too. Anheiser bush, Helping people get laid for a hundred and fifty years.

[BKocka]

so whats our december event going to be??

christmas ride?? new years ride?? anyone?

[krazykatie]

so whats our december event going to be??

christmas ride?? new years ride?? anyone?


We should do a new years ride and after party!! I would love to bring in the new year with my fellow MORCers!:banana: The weekend before xmas is just too busy for me.

[krazykatie]

A few of us are heading up to Lutsen the first wkend in Feb. 2-4. I believe they are 77% but snow is in the forcast!?:confused: Anyway, I have free ski passes, I ABSOLETELY love the north shore and its always a good time up there. I got a room at http://www.solbakkenresort.com/ we should be able to 6 or so as of now we have about 5 committed. Let me know if you are interested! :jumpy:

[krazykatie]

Is this proof enough for ya big boy.....this is what you look like after boarding/skiing in 40 below temps! The rest are on my yahoophotos and marie has interesting photos....but not for all eyes.:crazy:

[Kayakoholic]

Is this proof enough for ya big boy.....this is what you look like after boarding/skiing in 40 below temps! The rest are on my yahoophotos and marie has a interesting photos....but not for all eyes.:crazy:

Ah...memories of a clothing-optional ski weekend. ;) It just doesn't get any better than that. I'm still Photoshopping the "interesting" photos! Adding "censored" stripes here, blurring faces there...

This is a cool shot. I think we all look like terrorists though. Especially Josh.

[Rocky Mountain]

Josh the Terrorist and who is the gnome?

Ah...memories of a clothing-optional ski weekend. ;) It just doesn't get any better than that. I'm still Photoshopping the "interesting" photos! Adding "censored" stripes here, blurring faces there...

This is a cool shot. I think we all look like terrorists though. Especially Josh.

[syntaxjunkie]

y'all look like the al qaeda snowboarding club, all right.

"watch me as i perpetrate a 720 and method air into a mctwist from the most righteous fakie position, infidel dogs. alu akbar!"

[krazykatie]

Josh the Terrorist and who is the gnome?


:laugh: that would be Marlene...she's a silly girl....

[Kayakoholic]

:laugh: that would be Marlene...she's a silly girl....

She was also the only one on the Terrorists-in-Training Ski/Snowboard Team who didn't have problems with fogged goggles! The rest of us skied/boarded blind or with frozen eyeballs.

Take a closer look at Josh. Doesn't he look like a suicide bomber?

[krazykatie]

She was also the only one on the Terrorists-in-Training Ski/Snowboard Team who didn't have problems with fogged goggles! The rest of us skied/boarded blind or with frozen eyeballs.

Take a closer look at Josh. Doesn't he look like a suicide bomber?

the funny thing...they were my spare for the wkend which i got on clearance for $10! ha

[wildkona]

my cover is blown, I can no longer do my mission. :cool: