Single Speed Ride?

[Inspiribomb]

I'm fairly new to the single speed thing, but have been riding my new Monocog like mad and love it! I think it'd be cool to get a group of SS'ers together for a ride. I'd like to learn some things from you guys, plus it helps to see that other peoples' legs are burning just as much as mine are :D If anyone is interested, let me know. Lately I've been doing a lot of riding in the Minnehaha area, nothing too challenging but still some darn good riding.

[Trevize1138]

I'm fairly new to the single speed thing, but have been riding my new Monocog like mad and love it! I think it'd be cool to get a group of SS'ers together for a ride. I'd like to learn some things from you guys, plus it helps to see that other peoples' legs are burning just as much as mine are :D If anyone is interested, let me know. Lately I've been doing a lot of riding in the Minnehaha area, nothing too challenging but still some darn good riding.

The Theo Monday rides sort of faded away this year but they were always a great opportunity for a bunch of SS riders to get together. :)

Murphy took the Monday night spot, though, and I'd hate to steal the thunder from those rides. I know Bill O used to have Topsy Turvy Teddy Tuesdays which were strictly night rides at Theo going backwards, but maybe Tuesdays would be a good night for a regular Theo ride?

Sure, it's the same night as Leb trailwork, but I'm not so sure a Tuesday night Theo ride would actually affect Tuesday night Leb trailwork.

[Inspiribomb]

I don't necessarily even mean a regular weekly ride, I was just thinking about one night sometime in the near future.

[Trevize1138]

I don't necessarily even mean a regular weekly ride, I was just thinking about one night sometime in the near future.

Well, then, name the time and place. :cool:

[Tomg]

Seems like the night rides at Salem last year were pretty much SS fests.

[charliebrown]

I would be up for a SS ride, that would be really fun!!! I have a SS 29'er which is just a really fun bike to ride. I am not the fastest rider, but I try hard.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Id eb down for this...I am in the market for a coupl bikes...one being a SS but I think I can borrow one if need be depending on when the ride is

[Pandl]

Yeah, we need more days in the week. I think there is trail work practically every weeknight, and group rides also every week night. just not enuf days! :banghead: I wanna ride Murphy on Monday, but need to be at Battle Creek trail work at that time.

Good luck SS-ing

[Inspiribomb]

I've been envisioning a ride from Minnehaha Falls to Theo/Wirth and back. Nice paved trails the whole way there, plus Theo. Anybody else like that idea???

[charliebrown]

I've been envisioning a ride from Minnehaha Falls to Theo/Wirth and back. Nice paved trails the whole way there, plus Theo. Anybody else like that idea???

I like that idea... Any idea the mileage on that ride? Just curious. Looks like the early reports on the weekend are going to be dry... hmmmmm

[Lezgo Cycling]

sounds good to me

[Inspiribomb]

I am not 100% sure of the mileage, but I often ride from Minnehaha up to and around Lake Calhoun and Harriet and it doesn't take that long, but I usually cruise at a pretty good clip. Theo/Wirth is a little bit farther. If I had to guess, I would not think it to be more than 15 miles one-way. I used to ride to Battle Creek all the time, and that is 12 miles one-way.

[charliebrown]

I am not 100% sure of the mileage, but I often ride from Minnehaha up to and around Lake Calhoun and Harriet and it doesn't take that long, but I usually cruise at a pretty good clip. Theo/Wirth is a little bit farther. If I had to guess, I would not think it to be more than 15 miles one-way. I used to ride to Battle Creek all the time, and that is 12 miles one-way.

Cool...

[soupboy]

You singlespeeders are sorta exclusive. :kiss:

[Trevize1138]

I've been envisioning a ride from Minnehaha Falls to Theo/Wirth and back. Nice paved trails the whole way there, plus Theo. Anybody else like that idea???

Sounds pretty cool! I think this would be best as a weekend ride considering the distance covered and mileage. It'd be longer than the usual group ride but not nearly as long as the "mega group ride" people are putting together.

I haven't ridden around Minnehaha much lately. Might be interesting to check out that spot.

[Lezgo Cycling]

So when are we going to do this ?

[Inspiribomb]

This upcoming weekend is open for me. I'll look into times and whatnot. What sort of cogs are you guys running? I have 32/16, just curious as to how well this will work at Theo.

[soupboy]

2:1 will work swimmingly at Theo.

This upcoming weekend is open for me. I'll look into times and whatnot. What sort of cogs are you guys running? I have 32/16, just curious as to how well this will work at Theo.

[charliebrown]

I have a 32/20 set up, I have rode this set up, at Lebanon, Murphy and the river bottoms it worked good for me I guess, even though I don't know any different since I am cog less and only own 1... This weekend works for me... Are we just talking a ride, or would there be post ride festivities?

[Inspiribomb]

I like the idea of post-ride festivities! Let me check my weekend schedule, I could possibly host a BBQ at my place in Highland Park.

[charliebrown]

I like the idea of post-ride festivities! Let me check my weekend schedule, I could possibly host a BBQ at my place in Highland Park.

Or we could ride over to Caps BBQ and eat???

[Inspiribomb]

Where is that?

[charliebrown]

Where is that?

It is right on Hiawatha not sure of the cross street. They have good food there... I think there are some good pizza places around there as well..

[tbauch]

i would be interested in this ride.

whenever i ride theo i ride there and back from my house
which is on the creek at portland ave. - from there it is
roughly 9 miles to the trail, so guessing 15 from minnenhaha
is probably close.

caps is on hiawatha and 50th.

[charliebrown]

whenever i ride theo i ride there and back from my house which is on the creek at portland ave. - from there it is
roughly 9 miles to the trail, so guessing 15 from minnenhaha
is probably close.

So 30 miles round trip not including mileage on the trail. :sick: Ok, I am going to need a support car and an O2 tank every 6 miles just in case...

This will be a fun ride...

Any thoughts on a day or time anyone???

:bush: I think that is really funny.

[Inspiribomb]

The weather for Saturday is looking good, how about Saturday meet up at Minnehaha Falls (Sea Salt Restaurant) at 9:30?

[charliebrown]

I am in, but I don't know where that restaurant is...

[Trevize1138]

I am in, but I don't know where that restaurant is...

It's right at the park pavillion next to the falls. So, it doesn't look like a spot for a restaurant until you're right there and you see the sign for "Sea Salt."

I know the guy who runs the place too, my wife used to play softball with him: John Blood. He's a trained seafood chef and that restaurant is, hands down, the BEST seafood in the Cities!

I realize it doesn't say much to claim to be "the best seafood" in the middle of a continent, but I dare say the food there rivals places at Fisherman's Warf in S.F..

[Inspiribomb]

So who thinks they'll make it??? Count me in :)

[charliebrown]

It's right at the park pavillion next to the falls. So, it doesn't look like a spot for a restaurant until you're right there and you see the sign for "Sea Salt."

I know the guy who runs the place too, my wife used to play softball with him: John Blood. He's a trained seafood chef and that restaurant is, hands down, the BEST seafood in the Cities!

I realize it doesn't say much to claim to be "the best seafood" in the middle of a continent, but I dare say the food there rivals places at Fisherman's Warf in S.F..

Ok, I know where that is... I will be there

[Lezgo Cycling]

I was hoping to make it thsi weekend but I will be at the 24 of afton, til just after bfast sat morning then family things during the day. If it turns out to be sun I should be able to make it otherwise I will have o wait for the next one. (I just rodered the parts to turn my rigid into a SS hope its here soon)
Later Gus

[TheBlackKnight]

I have been riding my Monocog for about 3 years and it's one of my favorite bikes I've ever owned! BTW I am in the STC area so I am not around to do many of the Twin Cities rides, but I would like to do a downtown Minneapolis or U of M ride soon. :)

[Lezgo Cycling]

I have been riding my Monocog for about 3 years and it's one of my favorite bikes I've ever owned! BTW I am in the STC area so I am not around to do many of the Twin Cities rides, but I would like to do a downtown Minneapolis or U of M ride soon. :)

Sounds like you want to check the freeride section of this forum...
urban and freeride downtown ???? Yeah :banana:

[Inspiribomb]

Due to the weather lately, let's postpone this ride until another weekend when things won't be so wet and sloppy. However, I will still probably kick around on the SS this weekend, should anyone care to join me :)

[charliebrown]

Due to the weather lately, let's postpone this ride until another weekend when things won't be so wet and sloppy. However, I will still probably kick around on the SS this weekend, should anyone care to join me :)

I would be up for something. Let me know what you are thinking..

[Lezgo Cycling]

I wont be on a SS yet this weekend but am up for riding if its dry enough....unless you just riding the city

[Inspiribomb]

I'd still like to kick it around Minnehaha. There are some easy but fun trails. We can still meet up at Sea Salt and sea how wet/dry things are and go from there.

[charliebrown]

I'd still like to kick it around Minnehaha. There are some easy but fun trails. We can still meet up at Sea Salt and sea how wet/dry things are and go from there.

Still thinking Saturday? What time?

[Inspiribomb]

How about 9 AM this Saturday at Sea Salt??? I'll be the goofy-looking guy on a monocog wearing cargo shorts and a bandana or BMX helmet :D

[charliebrown]

how about 10am? :D

[Inspiribomb]

I'll meet you in the middle, 9:30 :p

[charliebrown]

Change of plans for me, I am unfortunately not going to be able to make it out tomorrow. But I will keep my eye out for the official single speed ride...

[Inspiribomb]

Well, should anyone else want to join me, I'm about to hop on the monocog and head over to Sea Salt, should be there by 9:35...

[Lezgo Cycling]

So we should try this again...now that I have a SS to ride. Maybe an evening ride though since everyones idea of early am is different. This sunday evening like 4 pm maybe ???? anyone intersted
SS UNITE :banana:

[charliebrown]

I am thinking that would work for me. I am doing the St Paul Bike Classic in the morning...

[Lezgo Cycling]

what time is that at ?

[charliebrown]

9am it starts, we are only doing the 15 mile version...

[Pandl]

http://www.bikeclassic.org/event/index.php?strWebAction=schedule

[Lezgo Cycling]

Well then if you up for it I will just say now 4 pm sunday at Theo anyone who wants to go ... well meet at the par 3 lot 330-345 and ride leaves at 4

[Inspiribomb]

Time to revive this. What kind of interest is there for this ride? I need to get out on the new Monocog!

[gtbikes]

Yep, though would need to put on slicks! And not this coming weekend, plz

[Inspiribomb]

I'm thinking not for 2-3 weeks, but sometimes it takes at least that long to get schedules to line up :D

[El Chupacabra]

Hopefully I'm finished building mine by then. I'm certainly itching to get on it.

[DmacBmac]

Sounds like a cool urban ride. I may be gay depending on the time and date.:)

[charliebrown]

I would still be in for this...

[Inspiribomb]

Any interest in a Saturday, April 12th ride, provided we have good weather???

[gtbikes]

Any interest in a Saturday, April 12th ride, provided we have good weather???

If I don't get stuck working I'd be willing to meet up

[charliebrown]

Any interest in a Saturday, April 12th ride, provided we have good weather???


What are you thinking?

[Inspiribomb]

Back from the dead... anyone up for this in the next week or so??? Just got my Monocog Flight back!!!