Salem Hills Night Ride - 11/07 @ 7:00pm

[gopherhockey]

Weekly ride.. you know the drill. Train rolls out at 7pm promptly.

Post up if you think you can make it.

[bigwheel]

I'm in. Bringing the stupid 1-speed.

[SPR]

No MORC Board meeting on Tuesday?

[Burke]

No MORC Board meeting on Tuesday?
Second Tuesday of the month. Next meeting will be the 14th.

[SPR]

Second Tuesday of the month. Next meeting will be the 14th.
Duh! I knew that, my bad... why wasn't I thinking:crazy:
I may make this ride... don't wait if I'm not there.

[bobbkr]

I should be there. I'll have to dig out my old 95' Stumpy as my other bike is in the shop.

[Ish]

I'm in.

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[ryno lite]

I'm in, first Salem night ride of the year!

[wildkona]

I'm there even though I'm a little sick:sick:

[waitabit]

Im bummed, between school and work I cant make these things this fall!The weather will be perfect tomorrow night too!Oh well, after Dec. 22nd Ill be ready to roll!(when the trails are covered in snow:confused: )

[CookieMonster]

I will be there this week :)

[ibismojo2001]

I should be there as well.

[crux]

I'm in. Bringing the stupid 1-speed.

You won't be alone.

[tedsti]

I am in. I can't decide whether to bring something that is big, fat and purple.

[krazykatie]

I should be able to make this one...FINALLY. Now, all I need is a light.

[ryno lite]

I am in. I can't decide whether to bring something that is big, fat and purple.

You'd get a good workout and maybe the rest of us could keep up!

[ibismojo2001]

I am in. I can't decide whether to bring something that is big, fat and purple.


No worries, I'm already going to be there...:D

[gopherhockey]

You won't be alone.

I'll prolly bring my 1x1 as well... as silly as that is.

The pugs is still in need of TLC and grips, so it won't make a grand appearance quite yet. Soon tho...

[Elkman]

I'll see if I can make it. My legs are still a little sore from the Bog Monster at Milaca on Saturday, so I'm going to try not to hammer it if I come tomorrow. (Also, this time I'll try not to run out of water!)

[krazykatie]

I'll see if I can make it. My legs are still a little sore from the Bog Monster at Milaca on Saturday, so I'm going to try not to hammer it if I come tomorrow. (Also, this time I'll try not to run out of water!)

Oh stop your whinning all mighty leader (don't let me down)....Your legs will be just fine by tomorrow evening. I'll take it easy with you!

[gopherhockey]

I should be able to make this one...FINALLY. Now, all I need is a light.

I have a spare light for you if you don't find one elsewhere. Its a HID that will fit on your helmet. Be sure your camelbak has space for a battery. ;)

I should add to everyone else that this is a GREAT place to ride and test out batteries or night riding.

[krazykatie]

I have a spare light for you if you don't find one elsewhere. Its a HID that will fit on your helmet. Be sure your camelbak has space for a battery. ;)

I should add to everyone else that this is a GREAT place to ride and test out batteries or night riding.

Great! thanks...I'll let you know about the light. Yea, this will be my first night ride...I thought Salem would be the perfect place to start. Then I'll graduate to Leb on Thursday.

[Elkman]

Oh stop your whinning all mighty leader (don't let me down)....Your legs will be just fine by tomorrow evening. I'll take it easy with you!

Almighty leader? I couldn't have been that much of a superstar on Saturday's ride. I'm surprised I could develop a reputation that quickly.

Actually, I didn't start getting sore legs until about midway into the second loop of the Bog Monster. Since there's no Bog Monster at Salem Hills, I should be fine. There's a deer decoy back in the woods, though, and I managed to convince a friend once that it was a real deer.

[bakkeb]

I'm there for sure.:etard:

[crux]

I am in. I can't decide whether to bring something that is big, fat and purple.

Sounds like you need to watch how you land those drops. :D

What are the trail conditions after the soaking mist of yesterday and what will today bring in term of weather? Don't want to have to call it as I want to get out and ride.

[gopherhockey]

What are the trail conditions after the soaking mist of yesterday and what will today bring in term of weather? Don't want to have to call it as I want to get out and ride.

I would doubt that any trail is in bad shape. Most were so dusty it was getting difficult to breathe.

I'd say if it doesn't rain we're a go.

[KleinCrazy]

The misting we had will only have helped at Salem.

The trail was getting a little slippery due to the light dust on top of the hardpack.

The mist should have helped to cement things down pretty good and make the riding optimal.

See everyone out there.

James

[Tomg]

I'll see everyone there

[bunk]

I am going to make this one. My first night group ride, finally can make one. Might bring a pug tonight. Gives me a built in reason to ride at the back. How much battery time
do I need?

[gopherhockey]

I am going to make this one. My first night group ride, finally can make one. Might bring a pug tonight. Gives me a built in reason to ride at the back. How much battery time
do I need?

Couple hours would do. We typically do 2-3 laps. B... uh.. refreshments start to call pretty loud after the 2nd...

[tedsti]

I don't think the pug will make it's premier tonight. Brendan wasn't on the lunch ride, so I actually pushed to keep up. If Brendan is there to push the pace I just let them go and ride my own pace. Legs are feeling it now.

[SPR]

Weather radar shows wide spread light rain across the metro. Anyone near Salem Hills know if it is indeed raining? Don't want to miss a ride this week because of rain.

[gopherhockey]

Weather radar shows wide spread light rain across the metro. Anyone near Salem Hills know if it is indeed raining? Don't want to miss a ride this week because of rain.

I just came from somewhat near there and there was not a drop in sight.

Looks like it will miss that area for the most part.

[ibismojo2001]

I work at 494 and Pilot Knob and no rain. :banana:

[Burke]

this was going to be my grand night-ride appearance... then i slept on my neck wrong, and now can't turn my head.

maybe thursday's leb ride.

[KleinCrazy]

Light rain at Salem right now. 3:55pm

Shouldn't cause any dirt problems, but it might make the riders a little chilly and wet.

I still plan to be there at 7:00 for at least 1 lap.

I will have a 1L thermos of warm refreshment to share.

[ibismojo2001]

I didn't bring the rain gear but will be there as it is over 60 degrees and downright balmy:D

[bigwheel]

I don't think the pug will make it's premier tonight. Brendan wasn't on the lunch ride, so I actually pushed to keep up. If Brendan is there to push the pace I just let them go and ride my own pace. Legs are feeling it now.

That's the way I ride Leb every week. The worst thing for me is when the pace is in the range where I can keep up if I push it.

After a little bit of fine tuning, Mr. Pug is ready to ride. John, let me know if you are thinking about doing a pug lap. If John and Ted are not bringing theirs, I think I'll keep it clean for a while. The single is in the van.

[gopherhockey]

I finally got the Pug adjusted correctly, but I'm not bringing it... maybe next Tuesday would be good.

Bringing the dreaded 1x1.

[KleinCrazy]

Weather is beautiful and the trail should be in perfect shape.

See everyone out there.

[gopherhockey]

21 riders last night! What a great night, what a great group. Things sure have changed since the earlier Salem rides.

BTW: I think its someone's birthday on Thursday as well.... ;) Nice job with the cake Katie!

[ibismojo2001]

Happy Birthday John!!!!:D

Nice ride everyone. See everyone on thursday at Leb.

[wildkona]

The ride was awesome last night. Glad soo many people showed up. The trail was flowing and fast. Thanks Katie for bringing cake-it helped the sweet tooth!!!

[Magic]

Good ride all. But what is with the race pace? I just wanted to go for a nice slow ride, but the freight train was a rolling. Great to see that many show up last night. The night riding get's a better turn out then some of the day rides, hope it keeps up that way. I think it's the nice weather, we'll know who the real die hards are when the snow flies.;)

[gopherhockey]

Good ride all. But what is with the race pace?

Hmmm.. who was leading the 2nd lap I wonder... ;)

[wildkona]

Real die hards... like last Tuesday when there was only 3 riders and it was FREEZING. hmmm:confused:

[Magic]

Hmmm.. who was leading the 2nd lap I wonder... ;)

I thought you said you wanted to get back to the lot for CAKE! So I was just helping you out.:D

[wildkona]

Race Pace??? By who's standards, I wish we were going faster, I had to brake sooo much, damn single speeders(jk) I should of lead and shown you guys a real race pace.

[gopherhockey]

Race Pace??? By who's standards, I wish we were going faster, I had to brake sooo much, damn single speeders(jk) I should of lead and shown you guys a real race pace.

Sounds like we have a new leader next week... :D

Gears only... game on!

[Ish]

I had to brake sooo much, damn single speeders

You have to admit it was fun watching them try to spin up to 200rpm cadence!

BTW - somebody kept trying to blind me with a flash. Where are the pics!

[bigwheel]

Sounds like we have a new leader next week... :D

Gears only... game on!

I sense that next week, I'll be hanging back with the slower group, to make sure they don't get lost.

Oops, that'll be the week after next for some of us. (MORC board meeting.) Maybe by then it'll be cold enough to weed out some of the fair weather fast guys. We'll be riding while they are on the couch eating bon bons.

[gopherhockey]

You have to admit it was fun watching them try to spin up to 200rpm cadence!


I must admit I suffered from wrong gear syndrome last night... as one who normally loves to spin even that was a bit much.

[Magic]

I must admit I suffered from wrong gear syndrome last night... as one who normally loves to spin even that was a bit much.

Plus your a cheat, leave me to hang out to dry. For that you must ride the SS for the rest of the year.;)

[gopherhockey]

Plus your a cheat, leave me to hang out to dry. For that you must ride the SS for the rest of the year.;)

Now that would be the worst sentence anyone could ever give me... :crazy2:

;)

[Magic]

Now that would be the worst sentence anyone could ever give me... :crazy2:

;)

Oh and no more cake for you also. I went home with a clear conscience, did you?:crazy2:

[krazykatie]

Thanks Katie for bringing cake-it helped the sweet tooth!!!

BTW: I think its someone's birthday on Thursday as well.... ;) Nice job with the cake Katie!

Thanks...that was just a trial run...I have a few minor adjustments to make! Next time it WILL be better than SEX.

Birthday Thursday??

[Ish]

Birthday Thursday??

It's my wife's if that counts! Won't be there, but I am sure it will make John and Ted happy to eat more cake:D

[krazykatie]

It's my wife's if that counts! Won't be there, but I am sure it will make John and Ted happy to eat more cake:D

Ha...and I'm sure its someones birthday Saturday also. I will just make it a ritual to bring a cake each time a ride. j/k...I wouldn't want us all to get fat now.

[gopherhockey]

I wouldn't want us all to get fat now.

People will start to wonder why we go out and ride all the time yet we continue to gain weight. ;)