Leb Annual Turkey Day Ride 11/23 @ 9am & 10:30am

[gopherhockey]

We should discuss our yearly Thanksgiving day ride... one quick lap or two between putting the Turkey in the oven and starting the holiday caloric intake.

Start talking to the significant other... tell em' its a much needed sanity break before the in-laws arrive.

We'll figure out a time that seems most flexible for people. Probably around 10am-ish?

[dopey048]

I'm there.

[CookieMonster]

ummm.... I think I'm going to be in Indiana.... unless I find ppl who want to have me for thanksgiving :D

[bigwheel]

Probable for me. Gotta check my dance card first.

[mara]

I'm in.

I'll be driving to Michigan for a ski trip that afternoon, but can always squeeze in time for biking, especially mountain biking in this weird daylight thing.

[mara]

unless I find ppl who want to have me for thanksgiving :D

Wow, usually it's only the turkeys who have that problem this time of year -- ouch! ;)

[ibismojo2001]

I'm out as I will be in Orlando introducing my 2 and 4 yr old to Mickey Mouse.:banana:

[chiquito]

I will probably be in! (I need to check with the bossss!)

[Jeremiahw]

Hmm, building up more of an appetite before stuffing my face with Turkey - I think I would like to join in!

[bigwheel]

Looks like the only way I'll be able to ride will be to go really early, like 8:30am.

[tedsti]

I am hopefully in.

[gopherhockey]

Word is the Pugsley's might make an appearance at the Turkey ride.... plan on a slower lap.

I posted up 9am in hopes that works for everyone. Not too early, not too late.

[BKocka]

9 am!? seriously?

seriously.

[gopherhockey]

10? If people are coming from far thats cool. Some wanted to go out earlier. We can do laps as necessary to accommodate.

[DmacBmac]

My single speed should be completed by then. Turkey day would be a great time to break the old girl in. So I am in tentatively.

[gopherhockey]

Was digging up old posts and found last years T-Giving day ride. Looks like it was around 11 degrees for the ride last year. I think it was only about weeks later that we got our first major snow and the regular night rides fell apart.

This year looks to be on the warmer side. I'm betting we'll barely have a white Christmas. :mad:

Weather looks good for this Thursday, so it should be a perfect morning ride!

Here was last years post:

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15402

[BKocka]

i am most likley in, may bring my buddy jeff if he feels up to it. thanks for getting this going John.

[mtnbykr]

I'm in.

I'll be driving to Michigan for a ski trip that afternoon....

ot--where are you finding snow in da up [i assume]??

[wildkona]

I'll be there, I got nothing going on Turkey day.

[bigwheel]

I have to be back early. So, I'm going to be there (riding) at 9am, and only doing one lap. I'm going to either ride the pugsley or the single speed, so it won't be a very fast pace.

[CookieMonster]

I'm out....I'll be in Indianapolis pouting b/c I can't be riding my bike :(

[jeffgude]

I've got the "get out of jail/the house free" card for this!

I may bring my brother in law too.

[Matt W.]

I'll be there at 10.

[Nita]

I figure I'll let the dinner cook itself. I want to ride!

[SPR]

Can't make the morning session because the "Get out of Jail card" was revoked :cryin: , I may do a night ride later...

[BKocka]

so should i make some pumpkin pies for after the ride? or does everyone want to save themselves for their serious turkey day meals?

[Gus]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm pie

[BKocka]

so ill take that as at least one person wants some wonderful homemade pumpkin pie..... any other takers??

[mara]

Yes please.

I'll spare you my opinion on Thanksgiving, but I will not be having any sort of traditional dinner and would LOVE pumpkin pie.

[manual63]

How could I turn down some home made pie? I will gladly have a piece. Thanks.

[gopherhockey]

Let them eat pie! YES!

[gopherhockey]

We haven't yet picked a solid time for this.

I suspect there might be an early lap and another later lap.

Perhaps 9am and 10:30 would accomodate everyone?

[wildkona]

Sounds good I can probably do both. Who's bringing the Turkey? :laugh:

[mara]

ot--where are you finding snow in da up [i assume]??

Maybe not. Ironwood got a good dumping a few weeks ago, but it all went away.

We received 2-3 inches of snow a few days ago. It is not "skiable" by ABR's defintion of safe and fun skiing; we are not open ...yet. The ground is frozen and it won't take much more snow to re open us for the season. Stay in tune.

Unless something changes, I'll be in town and hitting people up to ride themselves silly this weekend. I almost hope the trip gets cancelled -- this kind of weather in late November is a gift I don't want to pass up.

[BKocka]

alrighty then, 3 pumpkin pies made to order for our thanksgiving day leb ride!

now the next question is... homemade whipped cream... cool whip... or ready whip...... ha.

[wildkona]

Soo many choices.... can't beat homemade though, its the best!!!

[gopherhockey]

now the next question is... homemade whipped cream... cool whip... or ready whip...... ha.

I've always had fun with readi-whip... er... what were we talking about? :crazy:

[mara]

Who's bringing the Turkey? :laugh:

I think Shad is driving himself ;)

[manual63]

I think Shad is driving himself ;)

Gobble....gobble....

[BKocka]

I've always had fun with readi-whip... er... what were we talking about? :crazy:

seriously?

seriously.

way to wreck the pumpkin pie fun John :cryin:.

haha.

[crux]

Holidays with the family, it is always a special time.

Eat tons of turkey and other sugary goods then take a long nap in front of the tube watching mindless junk bitching about how cold it is outside.

This year I'm bringing the bike:D

[dvo1]

I am thinking about trying to pull this ride off, but then again, don't be shocked If I don't make it.

[Gus]

who needs col whip on any homemade pie....any hommade pie is great by itslef...but if you need an answer I just would spend any more money than you have too. If you need pitchin in ill pitch a little though

[Brinkmanners]

Tim Larson and I rode with him last Thanksgiving at Leb Hills.

This could be the "Shaken & Stirred James Pond Royale" ride.

See you at 10am.

Tim

[BKocka]

oh I will be baking like 500 pumpkin pies within the next few days, so no pitch in is necissary. thanks for the offer tho, mike.

[Gus]

why are you making 500 pies if I can ask ? you must hav one big family or just a family who loves pie.

:D see you thur 9 am

Gus

[timmy]

alrighty then, 3 pumpkin pies made to order for our thanksgiving day leb ride!

now the next question is... homemade whipped cream... cool whip... or ready whip...... ha.

Mmmm, homemade pumpkin pie!:banana: I will be there at 9am.

[gopherhockey]

Mmmm, homemade pumpkin pie!:banana: I will be there at 9am.

Yes! It feels like almost a year since we last rode together, Tim... ;) The t-giving ride wouldn't be the same without ya!

[timmy]

Yes! It feels like almost a year since we last rode together, Tim... ;) The t-giving ride wouldn't be the same without ya!

Funny!! I just noticed the change you made to my name yesterday. :D

[Magic]

Funny!! I just noticed the change you made to my name yesterday. :D

Your so on top of things "Tim".

[BKocka]

why are you making 500 pies if I can ask ? you must hav one big family or just a family who loves pie.

im not really making 500.

see, pumpkin pie is my favorite. and I could eat it all day long. and i like to bake -- so sue me. So when i bake, boy do i bake. plus my birthday is coming up so I make sure to bake a pie that i can chow down on on the bday -- its my gift to myself :). i make way more than i need to. I usually make a pie for all of my extended family, aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas. its just how i roll. so tonight through wednesday I will be making pies, and either eating them, saving them for turkey day, delivering them to those who i think deserve them, or freezing them.

and i personally think all your MORCers deserve a nice slice of the glorious home made pumpkin pie -- unless you are josh, then you just deserve a whole pie ;).

[bigwheel]

Funny!! I just noticed the change you made to my name yesterday. :D

http://www.postersultan.com/posters/south_south+park+6b_22x33_7.99_7-31-03.jpg

[chiquito]

Looks like I am going so far!

[Magic]

http://www.postersultan.com/posters/south_south+park+6b_22x33_7.99_7-31-03.jpg

How did you get a picture of Greg's bike? That's him in all his glory.

[Tex]

It looks as if I've got the all clear for this one, so I'm in. I'm going to try to make it by 9, but I'm usually late, so it will more likely be 10:30.

And being that Bob will be rolling on the Pugsley for a slow lap. I think I'll bring the hardtail this time for one last slow ride before she goes back in the house for a long winters nap.

See y'all there.

[Smokin Joe]

Wow...this thread has made me really hungry now. I'm there if someone is bringing pumpkin pie. Dang how could you pass that up, I love pumpkin pie. See you at 9.

[BKocka]

http://www.cok.net/photos/misc/food/pumpkinpie.jpg

mmm... pie.....

[Tex]

http://www.cok.net/photos/misc/food/pumpkinpie.jpg

mmm... pie.....

Man, I don't even like pumpkin and that looks good! That's what you call good marketing.

[Hellbender]

I'll be there...9am, 10am..whatever time is decided works for me.

[bigwheel]

I'll be there...9am, 10am..whatever time is decided works for me.

There are groups heading out at 9am and 10:30am.

I'm doing the 9am, and trying out the Pugsley. So, the pace will be nice and slow. We'll try to take off right at 9, and will be back in time for anyone who wants to do another lap with the later group.

[GettingFaster]

I'm doing the 9am, and trying out the Pugsley. So, the pace will be nice and slow.

I'll be there at 9 a.m. as well. I'm looking forward to seeing you pedal the Pugs around.

[gopherhockey]

I'll be there at 9 a.m. as well. I'm looking forward to seeing you pedal the Pugs around.

I'll bring my Pugs as well... at least for the first lap. Maybe will have gears for the second, depending...

[Ish]

I'll bring my Pugs as well... at least for the first lap. Maybe will have gears for the second, depending...

I thought you put gears on the Pugs? me confused :confused:

[gopherhockey]

I thought you put gears on the Pugs? me confused :confused:

Oops... gears AND FS I should have said...

[BKocka]

Maybe will have gears for the second, depending...

gears? what are those?

:D

[bigwheel]

gears? what are those?

:D

You will learn when you get older and wiser. For now, you should stick with a beginner bike :)

[Gus]

you guys keep saying PUGS as in plural.....does that mean there may be one for someone like me too bounce around the lot to try it out ? I wanted to ride one but have yet to experience the fat tired bike. see ya thurs around 9 am

[BKocka]

You will learn when you get older and wiser. For now, you should stick with a beginner bike :)

you cant even talk bob! you have a 29er SS! :crazy2:

[bigwheel]

you guys keep saying PUGS as in plural.....does that mean there may be one for someone like me too bounce around the lot to try it out ? I wanted to ride one but have yet to experience the fat tired bike. see ya thurs around 9 am

You are welcome to try mine before the 9am ride, but it is a 22" frame, so you'll have to either be tall or plan to not procreate. Let me know if you'd like me to show up early. I have to leave immediately after the ride.

[Gus]

Yea thats a little big I ride a 17.....and for procreating im done, weve got 5 already :banana: but thanks. cant wait either way to see them in action

[Flo]

Newbie here, may I join the Turkey Day Ride?

Cheers

:laugh:

My first posting.... it took me 40 minutes

"They have the Internet on computers now?"

[jeffgude]

All are welcome.

Newbie here, may I join the Turkey Day Ride?

Cheers

:laugh:

My first posting.... it took me 40 minutes

"They have the Internet on computers now?"

[bigwheel]

Newbie here, may I join the Turkey Day Ride?

Absolutely. We look forward to meeting you.

BTW, Welcome to the MORC forums. Don't be surprised if you get a request asking you to put in your full name.

[BKocka]

Don't be surprised if you get a request asking you to put in your full name.

was waiting for that comment....:D

[manual63]

Newbie here, may I join the Turkey Day Ride?

We love newbie's!! We have all been there at one point....so join in and meet a bunch of cool people. Okay, so maybe I am not so cool, but all the others are.....:)

[Gus]

hell yea come on out ...:banana:

[gopherhockey]

BTW, Welcome to the MORC forums. Don't be surprised if you get a request asking you to put in your full name.

hehe.. it was sent before you even posted that. I'm evil, aren't I? ;)

[tedsti]

My frame is a 18 and John has a 16 if he actually brings it out. At least he can't complain that it doesn't have gears. That will cover everything except the 20" frame.

you guys keep saying PUGS as in plural.....does that mean there may be one for someone like me too bounce around the lot to try it out ? I wanted to ride one but have yet to experience the fat tired bike. see ya thurs around 9 am

[BKocka]

mmm... pies are in the over as i type this......

[nord0306]

I'll be there at 9, should be fun

[DMonkey]

Well seeing how I just walked in the door - I hope to make it..

If not at Leb - I'm def. riding Theo for a few laps.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!!

[Nita]

mmm... pies are in the over as i type this......


And those pumpkin pies were hellacious too! Sometimes I believe I ride to eat.

[manual63]

mara RODE THE TEETER for the first time. Congrats.....she rocks!!!!

It only took two people to play catch. Me and Ryan. Thanks Ryan!

It was a super fun ride and what good weather for November.

Look for mara catching stories in other threads!