Leb Night Group Ride 11/2 @ 6:30pm [Archive] - Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists Discussion Forums

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 09:22 AM

Different time, same place. Meet in parking lot, the train leaves at 6:30pm sharp... this is the earliest we will post this ride so people can get here after work but that we still have plenty of time post ride.

Post up if you plan to be there so we can watch for ya.

Trevize1138

11-01-2006, 09:39 AM

I suppose I can come to this. :)

ibismojo2001

11-01-2006, 09:52 AM

I plan to be there.

tedsti

11-01-2006, 10:28 AM

I'm in. May even have some work guys showing up.

ibismojo2001

11-01-2006, 10:46 AM

Hey Ted

Keep Mr. Moore at home :D , I'll be on the rigid SS Thursday sucking wind.

See you then

crux

11-01-2006, 10:55 AM

I'm in.
Will be riding the SS with potential homebrew lamps on the bars if I can get the driver circuit in time.

jeffgude

11-01-2006, 10:56 AM

I should be able to make this one!

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 11:34 AM

I'm in. May even have some work guys showing up.

Yea, nobody who has ever placed in the top 25 of an MNSCS or other racing (24 hours etc.) series this year is allowed in. ;)

Magic

11-01-2006, 11:43 AM

Yea, nobody who has ever placed in the top 25 of an MNSCS or other racing (24 hours etc.) series this year is allowed in. ;)

So then even if I could ride, you're saying I'm not invited to ride with you all because of my standing in the state series way back when. I'm taking my tubes and going home then.:p

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 11:49 AM

So then even if I could ride, you're saying I'm not invited to ride with you all because of my standing in the state series way back when. I'm taking my tubes and going home then.:p

"this year" was included in my statement... so yes, if in 2006 you were a hotshot in the state series you are no longer invited. ;)

Ok, maybe we could make an exception just this once.. :D

SPR

11-01-2006, 11:50 AM

Hoping to make it.
Got to burn off those carbs from last evening.:sick:
Darn kids, doesn't anyone trick or treat anymore.;)

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 11:53 AM

Hoping to make it.
Got to burn off those carbs from last evening.:sick:
Darn kids, doesn't anyone trick or treat anymore.;)

Bringing treats for the tribe is allowed and often encouraged :crazy:

Magic

11-01-2006, 11:56 AM

"this year" was included in my statement... so yes, if in 2006 you were a hotshot in the state series you are no longer invited. ;)

Ok, maybe we could make an exception just this once.. :D

Sounds good, but the Doc is saying at the end of the November I can get back on and ride, so I just hunt until I can ride. And thanks for the exception, I'll just ride in back with all the cool kids.:kiss:

crux

11-01-2006, 12:00 PM

Don't forget to bring the box of treats that was left over from Sunday night.

Bringing treats for the tribe is allowed and often encouraged :crazy:

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 12:06 PM

Don't forget to bring the box of treats that was left over from Sunday night.

Yup, will do! :beer_yum:

CookieMonster

11-01-2006, 12:24 PM

I'll just ride in back with all the cool kids.:kiss:

I'm always in the back.....hmmm that must mean I'm one of the cook kids.

:banana:Woohoo I'm cool, I'm cool, I'm cool :p :banana:

I think I can bring some treats for everyone....yeah, I can cause I'm cool :cool:

ryno lite

11-01-2006, 12:33 PM

Should be there, don't wait for me though, I may be late.

Ish

11-01-2006, 12:53 PM

Sounds good, but the Doc is saying at the end of the November I can get back on and ride,

Come on, whoever listened to the Dr?:D
Let me guess, the end of November your Winter Hocky league starts so you won't be able to make it again.

I'm starting to think you are looking for excuses ;)

Magic

11-01-2006, 12:57 PM

Come on, whoever listened to the Dr?:D
Let me guess, the end of November your Winter Hocky league starts so you won't be able to make it again.

I'm starting to think you are looking for excuses ;)

And miss a chance to ride with you, come on now. And winter league starts next Thursday night. I might try and make it to one of the Tuesday night rides here in the next couple of weeks. So maybe you'll see me and maybe you won't. If I need an excuse, that is where my kids would come in!:cool:

tedsti

11-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Don't worry, it's not Mr Moore. Not that it couldn't change.....

Hey Ted

Keep Mr. Moore at home :D

ibismojo2001

11-01-2006, 01:50 PM

Whew!:jumpy: The more the merrier

Trevize1138

11-01-2006, 01:59 PM

Bringing treats for the tribe is allowed and often encouraged :crazy:

That's a good idea! I've still got lots of treats, too.

Also, this provides the perfect excuse for me to annoy everyone with how amused I am at myself for making constant "I got candy in my van, kids!" wisecracks. :banana:

Magic

11-01-2006, 02:00 PM

That's a good idea! I've still got lots of treats, too.

Also, this provides the perfect excuse for me to annoy everyone with how amused I am at myself for making constant "I got candy in my van, kids!" wisecracks. :banana:

You need serious help!;)

TML

11-01-2006, 02:03 PM

I'm kinda bummed.

I was just thinking how I won't make the ride again this week. Then, looking ahead I realized that the first Thursday night ride that I will be able to make, will be the one on Nov. 31st! Have fun everyone, I'll see ya when the snow flies. . .

phaberman1

11-01-2006, 02:07 PM

Magic

11-01-2006, 02:09 PM

It sounds like you are truly getting to know the real "Magic".

I think he had an "injury" last year around this time too:etard:

You just hush, you'll see plenty of Magic this winter. And I'm looking for points and you are on the radar!

phaberman1

11-01-2006, 02:11 PM

You just hush, you'll see plenty of Magic this winter. And I'm looking for points and you are on the radar!

Bring it, don't sing it!;)

bakkeb

11-01-2006, 04:32 PM

I'm in. It looks like there will be more people showing up than on the Tues. night ride at Salem. Damn was it cold last night!:etard:

Ish

11-01-2006, 09:44 PM

gopherhockey

11-01-2006, 10:36 PM

Arghh! I'm out :mad:

Sounds like even the powers of the get out of jail free card won't help this time around...

Hope to see ya the next week - we've got a lot of em' still to enjoy :D ;)

ibismojo2001

11-02-2006, 09:59 AM

Arghh! I'm out :mad:

My wife just reminded that tomorrow night is parent teacher conferences at school. And since I forgot, I'm in the doghouse to boot. That makes two weeks in a row now. This has got to change soon :cryin:

Drink one for me post ride.

Ah! Had my daughters P/T last night!!! See you next week

BURRRRRRRRR It is gunna be chilly!

mara

11-02-2006, 10:09 AM

My helmet mounted light battery is missing in action. If prowling around with a gigantic net and tracking dogs proves successful, I'll be there. Otherwise, I'll be at home sulking. :cryin:

gopherhockey

11-02-2006, 10:10 AM

BURRRRRRRRR It is gunna be chilly!

High of 35, low of 15... my guess is the ride will be near 20. In some ways I like when its either cold cold or warm warm. The in-between temps can be so hard to figure out. :p

There, thats my attempt at being positive about the temps... ;)

Would be fun if we had some snow during the ride.

Kayakoholic

11-02-2006, 10:26 AM

High of 35, low of 15... my guess is the ride will be near 20. In some ways I like when its either cold cold or warm warm. The in-between temps can be so hard to figure out. :p

There, thats my attempt at being positive about the temps... ;)

Would be fun if we had some snow during the ride.

No!!! Not until I get my studded tires. After that, bring it.

Magic

11-02-2006, 10:29 AM

Arghh! I'm out :mad:

My wife just reminded that tomorrow night is parent teacher conferences at school. And since I forgot, I'm in the doghouse to boot. That makes two weeks in a row now. This has got to change soon :cryin:

Drink one for me post ride.

Now who is looking for excuses!!! Don't worry about being in the doghouse, if your like me, you get used to it. Since I seam to be in their more than anything else as of late. This is what you get for calling me out yesterday.;) :eyeroll:

ryno lite

11-02-2006, 10:43 AM

Arghh! I'm out :mad:

My wife just reminded that tomorrow night is parent teacher conferences at school. And since I forgot, I'm in the doghouse to boot. That makes two weeks in a row now. This has got to change soon :cryin:

Drink one for me post ride.

I think she should punish you for forgetting about the p/t conferences by making you miss a third week in a row! :D

Ish

11-02-2006, 12:09 PM

This is what you get for calling me out yesterday.;) :eyeroll:

Lesson learned.

Ish

11-02-2006, 12:10 PM

I think she should punish you for forgetting about the p/t conferences by making you miss a third week in a row! :D

I'm glad your not my wife!!!!:etard:

Magic

11-02-2006, 12:12 PM

Make nice at home and I'll see you soon Craig.;)

Tex

11-02-2006, 01:15 PM

I think she should punish you for forgetting about the p/t conferences by making you miss a third week in a row! :D

Ouch - that's tough.

Sorry to say I'm out tonight. Have fun, stay warm and I hope to be out there next week.

bigwheel

11-02-2006, 01:52 PM

Looks like I'll be able to make the ride.

See you there

tedsti

11-02-2006, 02:09 PM

It feels like I will get to start testing the performance of my new winter riding boots.

ibismojo2001

11-02-2006, 03:02 PM

It feels like I will get to start testing the performance of my new winter riding boots.

Yea 29 degrees now with a "cool" breeze. I guess I get to check out my new booties.

As John stated the only thing we are missing is the white stuff.

See you tonight! I have the rigid SS tonight. Be gentle:D

ryno lite

11-02-2006, 03:38 PM

I saw a few flakes flying around earlier today!

Trevize1138

11-02-2006, 04:03 PM

High of 35, low of 15... my guess is the ride will be near 20. In some ways I like when its either cold cold or warm warm. The in-between temps can be so hard to figure out. :p

There, thats my attempt at being positive about the temps... ;)

I know EXACTLY what you mean. Bob, Matt and I were all not dressed for the sudden freeze at the Monday night Theo ride. :shocked:

I'm on the fence about tonight. I may show up late to catch the 2nd lap but we've had a surprise in-law alert and the house is a mess!

manual63

11-02-2006, 04:08 PM

I'm on the fence about tonight.

Blah!! You better show up.....or else!

Ish

11-02-2006, 04:33 PM

we've had a surprise in-law alert and the house is a mess!

That excuse is weaker than mine ;)

tedsti

11-02-2006, 04:39 PM

Just say, "it's not my family" and see how long till she slaps you....

I may show up late to catch the 2nd lap but we've had a surprise in-law alert and the house is a mess!

ryno lite

11-02-2006, 04:43 PM

Chris, that's when you have to duck out for a ride is when there is work to do! What's more fun, riding or cleaning?

ibismojo2001

11-02-2006, 05:01 PM

Just say, "it's not my family" and see how long till she slaps you....

He does that and he doesn't even make the second lap...:p

Plus, I'm sure a "slapped" face hurts in the cold and that would give him another excuse:D

Of course I'm one to talk.....

jeffgude

11-03-2006, 06:34 AM

Nice ride last night, even thought I think I crashed in most of the rock gardens. Too bad about the lost car keys though, what a nightmare that can be.

gopherhockey

11-03-2006, 06:59 AM

SPR

11-03-2006, 07:27 AM

Another great ride. The leaves definitely made it back onto the trail this year... and its super dusty. Guess we need some rain/snow.

Maura, hope you got your car ok. Roger (Doger), you are a rock star for helping her out!
Thanks John. Maura got her car back, no problem. Thanks to Dakota Co for working with us and keeping the lot open.
And yes it was a good ride. :)

bigwheel

11-03-2006, 07:53 AM

Good ride, everyone. Roger, thanks for helping out Maura.

I'm seeing a two-group trend. The fast group pace was exactly wrong for me. If they had just ridden a little bit faster, I would have gotten dropped, and ended up with the fun group. Then, I could have gotten them to stick around to eat halloween candy and drink bee^h^h^h water.

sugarspice

11-03-2006, 09:36 AM

Thanks everyone for an excellent ride last night! A special thanks to Mara for lending me her extra light - there is no way I would've made it through the XX without it. You rock!

ibismojo2001

11-03-2006, 09:42 AM

Great ride last night everyone, but I'm freaking sore. That rigid front does a number on you - full body workout. Maybe I should put suspension back on.....hmmmmm...

gopherhockey

11-03-2006, 09:43 AM

It was really cool to see MORE people show up last night than less... I was thinking due to the cold we'd have a pretty small group. Instead we had 15 or so.

Minnesota mountain bikers rule! No way we're letting the weather keep us down.

I also hear there might be a group of women looking to build up studded tires for winter riding. Too cool!

ryno lite

11-03-2006, 09:43 AM

I'm bummed, finally a slow group to ride with and I was 15 minutes too late to join them! I know next time I will be on time and it will all be fast people! Oh well, I'm used to riding by myself!

bigwheel

11-03-2006, 10:15 AM

Great ride last night everyone, but I'm freaking sore. That rigid front does a number on you - full body workout. Maybe I should put suspension back on.....hmmmmm...

duh.

It took me two weeks riding a rigid to realize that it doesn't work for me. Adding a springy fork to the single speed was the difference between it being fun and me getting rid of it.

IMO, setting up your bike for looks rather than functionality is a bad idea. We each set up our bikes the way that works best for us. If you are willing to sacrifice the weight, efficiency and complexity for gears, then you go with gears. If you like the lightness and snappy response of a rigid, then you do it. If you like never having to shift when the terrain changes, and like the drive train efficiency, then you get a single speed. It's all about tradeoffs.

crux

11-03-2006, 10:30 AM

great ride last night, first time the camelback froze up on me rather interesting having the bite valve be crunchy.

Hope that Maura's keys will can be found.

bakkeb

11-03-2006, 11:59 AM

For as cold as it was, I had a blast last night. First time riding Leb. at night. Next time I am for sure riding [the second lap]. That was a bummer for Maura. I hope she eventually finds the key. It was a costly night for her.:etard:

CookieMonster

11-03-2006, 01:06 PM

Thank you Roger for driving me home to get my spare car key and then driving me back to my car. Ted thanks for calling Dakota County and asking them to leave the lot open. Bryan thank you for calling the Tow Company to come out to open my car doors and for walking some of the trail to help me look for my key. And last but not least thank you to everyone else for putting up with me after I lost my Key. Sorry I'm so late at getting to the Thank you's...have been busy this morning. Now time to go post for those to keep an eye out for a Toyota car key :)

manual63

11-03-2006, 01:56 PM

I know what Maura is gonna get for X-Mas. One of those magnetic key holders......:p

gopherhockey

11-03-2006, 04:02 PM

I know what Maura is gonna get for X-Mas. One of those magnetic key holders......:p

And perhaps her front license plate attached finally... ;)