Ride: Lebanon Hills, Thurs 10/4 7pm - "Good Buddy" NIGHT RIDE

[gopherhockey]

Its the "good buddy" night ride... we'll start at 7pm and do our usual 2 laps.

As always, post up if you can make it so we know to watch for you.

Oh, and what is the good buddy night ride you ask? I have no clue, but it sounded good. Maybe someone can come up with something good.... Why did I even say that? I'll let you figure it out... its right in front of ya.

[RiverRat]

Everybody dresses like Gilligan?

Oops, that's little buddy.

[TML]

That's a big Ten-Four good buddy. I read ya loud and clear, and I may even be able to make the ride.

[jjrsds]

I'm in good buddy and will be riding with my good buddy/buddies.

[manual63]

If I get my new tires by then.....I will put them on and ride my On-One to show them off. Yeah......my life must be pretty dull if I get this excited about...........tires.

[charliebrown]

I will be there...

[ryno lite]

John,

After the Levis weekend I need a better description of what "Good Buddy" means before I will commit!

[Disaster on Wheels]

I will be there- my new light just got delivered about 10 minutes ago. This one better work!

[bigwheel]

I'm there.

Maybe bringing out the Gary Fisher because he's getting lonely. Besides, I haven't broken a bike frame in a while.

[Scooter]

I will be there...

[setzep]

I hope to be there with lights!

[rihaha]

Ill be there for a day lap if there is any daylight left and then sit in the lot.

[Pandl]

10-4 good buddy, I plan on being there. Light ready. Just waiting for another great deal to light my way some more.

[tkb608]

I plan on being there. Hoping it dries up by then.

[bootsiebee]

I've missed the last 2 Thursday Leb rides so.... YES PLEASE!:banana:

[bootsiebee]

Anybody have a bike they'd be willing to borrow out to a newbie? Would probably need a large frame.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Anybody have a bike they'd be willing to borrow out to a newbie? Would probably need a large frame.


you wouldnt fit on a large frame :D

[bakkeb]

Haven't done a night ride yet this year....its time to I think.:etard:

[Gravityjunkie]

I'll be there. I have some new Hope lights to test out. Missed the last two Thursdays due to work so I am looking forward to it!

[Disaster on Wheels]

I'll be there. I have some new Hope lights to test out. Missed the last two Thursdays due to work so I am looking forward to it!


Rodger, where have you been!

[bootsiebee]

you wouldnt fit on a large frame :D

yeah... considering my 13 is too big for me!:banghead:

[Rooster]

im going if my bikes fixed

[rihaha]

If anyone has an extra set of lights, I would like to join in on the night ride.

[gopherhockey]

If anyone has an extra set of lights, I would like to join in on the night ride.

I will have an extra available - its yours if you want it. (helmet mount HID)

[rihaha]

Sweet:) Thanks

[dakotabuck]

I'm there

[Shawno]

I'm in. I tried my new light at Battle Creek tonight, and am stoked. I plan on doing a couple of day laps first though.

[flutterbyes]

I'm in.... for one night lap..... because yes, you fast guys can do two in the time it takes me to do one at night! :D

See y'all there! :banana:

[THUMP!]

What time are folks going to start their day lap? Hoping to get one in before turning on the lights tonight.

[Nickel]

I'm thinking about heading out earlier because I'm interested in how long it will take me to bike there and if I have enough legs to get through the trail.

[charliebrown]

What time are folks going to start their day lap? Hoping to get one in before turning on the lights tonight.

I am usually in for the day lap, but it is getting dark to fast these days, So I am planning on doing both night laps instead...

[gopherhockey]

I'm thinking about heading out earlier because I'm interested in how long it will take me to bike there and if I have enough legs to get through the trail.

ALso, let us know if you need a ride either way, I'm sure we can find someone willing...

[Gravityjunkie]

Bummer, I am out. I failed to get my sh*t together last night plus I thought it would be too muddy anyways. I don't have my gear so I will be riding the road after I get home from work.

Jodi -I was in Las Vegas for Interbike. Ride on Saturday afternoon?

rb

[Disaster on Wheels]

Jodi -I was in Las Vegas for Interbike. Ride on Saturday afternoon?

rb


I am planning on going to the Summit Saturday- you better be there!

[THUMP!]

I am usually in for the day lap, but it is getting dark to fast these days, So I am planning on doing both night laps instead...
I will plan on doing a 5:30(day) and a 7pm(night) then.

[Nickel]

Thanks for the ride offer but this helps me get in some extra miles for endurance training. :D

[dvo1]

Sick, maybe show, maybe blow,......chow.

Lights took a dive so I be riding daiye only.

[ryno lite]

I should be there.

[Lezgo Cycling]

99% sure ill be there....unfortunatley if theres an after at OC I wont be at that but I should be there for a day lap maybe a night lap

[gopherhockey]

Rumor has it the hoodies *might* make an appearance tonight. I will confirm later for sure. If this is the case I'd appreciate people being in the lot earlier than 7 so we don't impact the ride.

I'm not planning OC after the Thursday rides for a while... I really would like to get back to riding as the focus of the rides I post up. Its been a blast, but I think it might be at the point where its turning people away and/or causing too much drama (as someone else has put it). I think OC is fun and we should continue to do it from time to time but not as a permanent part of the group rides. Thats my own stick in the mud thought for the day.

... plus I think I'm starting to GAIN weight on these rides that used to be my way of getting in shape.

[dave t]

I'm not planning OC after the Thursday rides for a while...







...and there was stunned silence. And then a tear was shed.

[tedsti]

And doghouses will have vacancy signs.

...and there was stunned silence. And then a tear was shed.

[bigwheel]

...and there was stunned silence. And then a tear was shed.

Even I didn't think it would happen this quickly after the smoking ban took effect.

J/K

[ryno lite]

And doghouses will have vacancy signs.

Going home after the Thursday night ride and skipping the OC has really worked out well for me! A lot less hassle!

[TML]

10-4 good buddy, I plan on being there. Light ready. Just waiting for another great deal to light my way some more.

I'm in. I tried my new light at Battle Creek tonight, and am stoked. I plan on doing a couple of day laps first though.

Team BC-LED represent.

[Ken Earley]

This will be my first time doing a night ride. I've picked up a couple of relatively cheaper lights. Hope they are bright enough.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Rumor has it the hoodies *might* make an appearance tonight. I will confirm later for sure. If this is the case I'd appreciate people being in the lot earlier than 7 so we don't impact the ride.

CONFIRMED :banana: THE HOODIES WILL BE AT LEB TONIGHT

[gopherhockey]

CONFIRMED :banana: THE HOODIES WILL BE AT LEB TONIGHT

Thanks for picking em' up!

I'll try get there early with printed receipts for anyone who wants to pick theirs up. I'll have em' at the summit too for those intersted... and if you can't get there just before 7pm I can hand some out after the ride is over as well (sometime after 9pm)

I hope they turned out nice for everyone...

[charliebrown]

SWEET. I can't wait to get mine... Thanks for picking them up Gus... Melissa and I are getting to Lebanon about 630ish, see you guys tonight...

[Lezgo Cycling]

Thanks for picking em' up!

I'll try get there early with printed receipts for anyone who wants to pick theirs up. I'll have em' at the summit too for those intersted... and if you can't get there just before 7pm I can hand some out after the ride is over as well (sometime after 9pm)

I hope they turned out nice for everyone...

No problem I understand, your (girlfriend aka GNOME) doesnt want you gone for to long....see you ll tonight at Leb:D

[Lezgo Cycling]

I also can print the reciept of my order, I saved it and will bring it along

[ibismojo2001]

I plan to be there tonight to pick mine up as well (bad back and all). So probably one lap for me.

[gopherhockey]

I also can print the reciept of my order, I saved it and will bring it along

That would really help if people had their receipts and could bring them...

[Pandl]

Just printed my $40 receipt. I will try to get there earlier also.

[rihaha]

If I was going to make it for the night lap, what time would I have to be in the lot to get set up?

[Nickel]

I'm going now! I hope the trails are beautiful. :banana:

[gopherhockey]

If I was going to make it for the night lap, what time would I have to be in the lot to get set up?

I assume you mean lap #2. I think if you were in the lot by 7:45 you'd be there for when the first lap ends and have time to hook up for the 2nd lap. Were you still going to use one of my lights?

[manual63]

I agree with John. I liked it when we sometimes had a few beers in the lot afterwards......sometimes. The main focus should be the riding. I want to ride my bicycle........Queen style!!

[dvo1]

It's warm I might go right now......


:D

[rihaha]

I was hoping lap one but I was planning to do a day ride. I do ride slow so maybe I should just wait for lap 2. It would be nice to do a night lap, depends on how I feel after the first ride.

Dan V. what time are you going to start your lap?

[setzep]

It's warm I might go right now......


:D


I'm hoping to be there @ 5:30 for a day lap if you're looking someone to ride with. Also getting pretty pumped to try my new light out tonight!

[DMonkey]

I'm hitting a lap or two and picking up my hoodie..

So I don't get what the big deal is about OC, I'll more than likely head over there for one or two - got to get my T-Shirt!

[Lezgo Cycling]

I'm hitting a lap or two and picking up my hoodie..

So I don't get what the big deal is about OC, I'll more than likely head over there for one or two - got to get my T-Shirt!

Got mine (beer tour) :banana:

[soupboy]

Wait a minute, what are the OC t-shirts related to? I like t-shirts.

What's with all the nancyism about delicious adult beverages?

[DMonkey]

Got mine (beer tour) :banana:

That you are not going over there with me?! Nice - can't 'chu just do a solid for a brother?

[Lezgo Cycling]

That you are not going over there with me?! Nice - can't 'chu just do a solid for a brother?

ok well see what time the ride is over and maybe ill make it for one I have to make it to brooklyn park to get my wife from work at 9 pm

[Lezgo Cycling]

Wait a minute, what are the OC t-shirts related to? I like t-shirts.

What's with all the nancyism about delicious adult beverages?


World Beer Tour man ...you dont know ?

[DMonkey]

Wait a minute, what are the OC t-shirts related to? I like t-shirts.

What's with all the nancyism about delicious adult beverages?

Yeah the World Beer Tour card.
It gets you free pizza on your B-day, gifts (I lost my orig. card and I keep forgetting to use it - so I'm just on deck of cards, bottle opener, etc).

I'm still not sure how I feel 'bout the "Good Buddy ride" part, though. I mean the naming, not the actual riding.

[Lezgo Cycling]

hoodies have left the building and were on our way

[manual63]

What's with all the nancyism about delicious adult beverages?

Nothing is wrong with it. But lately it's become more the main focus of these rides and the riding part seems to not be the main focus. Go out....drink your beer....have fun. But let's not make that the main focus of these group rides.....group rides are about riding....not drinking beer.

[DMonkey]

Nothing is wrong with it. But lately it's become more the main focus of these rides and the riding part seems to not be the main focus. Go out....drink your beer....have fun. But let's not make that the main focus of these group rides.....group rides are about riding....not drinking beer.

Maybe you forgot, the weather has been pretty crappy and rides were canceled.

I consider our group rides a social event as well, if it was all about the riding, I'd just ride with one or two other people - so why not keep the social aspect of it?!

[dakotabuck]

I might be a little late tonight, Heading over to Twin Six and CRC right now to pickup Fabulous Prizes for the Summit.
I gotta go to Minneapolis and traffic is gonna suck:banghead:

See ya at the Leb Lot

R

[gopherhockey]

What's with all the nancyism about delicious adult beverages?


Everyone - don't take a few comments that have been made the wrong way. I don't plan to stop having a beer or two after each ride, and I'm not saying that OC type stuff won't happen. I'm just trying to balance it out a bit is all. I love the social aspect of these rides very much as well.. if I didn't I'd actually ride alone. I enjoy each and every person that comes out and have had a blast at every ride or event we've had so far.

Just trying to tip it back a little more toward riding and encourage more riders to come out. Don't want it to become an event where we park at the leb lot, fill our camelback's up with beer and ride to the OC. ;)

The fun WILL continue... that I can promise!

Man... gotta really watch what a person says and how around here - especially if one is attacking the beer! ;) :D :p :kiss:

[manual63]

Maybe you forgot

Don't point fingers only at me. I am just agreeing with John and others who have mentioned it.....to us personally and so on.

[DMonkey]

Don't point fingers only at me. I am just agreeing with John and others who have mentioned it.....to us personally and so on.

I was just referring to your comment back - your statement that that has become the main focus of these rides.
I was just saying, we weren't riding because of rain/wet conditions, so how could the focus be on the rides, unless we tear up the trails - right?

Honestly, it's about the riding, the social aspect, then the beer (or wine/liquor/water/ice tea - what ever you fancy)..

If it wasn't we just have happy hrs or sit on some deck at some ones house - riding segway's in circles..

Oh - for those who don't know what a segway is:
http://www.segway.com/

[soupboy]

Dude, you ride bikes to offset the effects of delicious adult beverages and grilled animal.

Someone is in the minority and for once it ain't me!

Nothing is wrong with it. But lately it's become more the main focus of these rides and the riding part seems to not be the main focus. Go out....drink your beer....have fun. But let's not make that the main focus of these group rides.....group rides are about riding....not drinking beer.

[soupboy]

You're GD right Kemo Sabe!

Man... gotta really watch what a person says and how around here - especially if one is attacking the beer! ;) :D :p :kiss:

Certain people who shall go nameless, like Shad, give off this vibe that any ride ending near alcohol results in a wayward drunken barnyard orgy or scares people away from skills sessions. Although I'd wager most attending would by front row seats for such an event it really doesn't happen folks so please stop blowing it out of proportion.

Have you ever been to OC? It's a cheesy suburban restaurant chain that serves a variety of beers. It's not Red Dragon at 1am on a Saturday.

You know, if you don't want to drink an alcoholic beverage just grab a Coke and a smile and STFU (credit Eddie Murphy). Plenty of people happily drink soda and mingle like normal human beasties.

[bigwheel]

Me and Mrs were at OC just last night. After all this time, I finally started the tour.

But, I'm also going to be a good boy and head home after a rest in the lot tonight.


See you's all there.

[THUMP!]

Fun ride! Nice to try out the new lights finally. Thanks for bringing the hoodies Gus and thanks to John for getting us hooked up.
I posted some really bad point and shoot shots of the impromptu trail work in the gallery.

[setzep]

Great first night ride! Now it's time to pour myself into my bed after that long day of riding.. :zzz:

[jitterjepp]

I had a good time out there tonight too! Thanks to all the folks who help me out when my light died.

[gopherhockey]

Great ride.. for the first time I actually made it home on a Thursday before 1am. But now what... :confused:

Thanks everyone who showed up - its the highlight of my week to ride with ya'll... what a great group!

Sorry to the armadillo I almost rode over tonight...

Thanks Nicole for saying the funniest thing I've heard all week... :laugh:

I miss my OC nachoes... :embarass:

[Nickel]

I lost a watch and the top cover for my cateye LED if anyone spots them. I'm pretty sure it's near where my bike exploded at the bottom of the hill that is the second feature after the rock.

Thanks for the good riding times. :)

[charliebrown]

Thanks Nicole for saying the funniest thing I've heard all week... :laugh:



So? Are you going to tell every one what she said?

Great ride, I was bummed I had to miss lap 2, mechanical issues on the old bike... But as always it was a lot of fun. See you guys at the summit.

:cool:

[Pandl]

I too had a great time riding last night. The mrs sure did like my hoodie! she wasn't so thrilled with the dried blood on my leg tho. At least now i figured out how to loosen the tension on my pedals, so that should reduce the times I fall over.

Interesting COL with only one chair being used.

Oh yeah, my riding ended in the bestest way!! :shocked::shocked: Thanks goodness for chilly headlights.

[bootsiebee]

Wow - 2 weeks away from leb really kicked my a**! Managed to get in 2 laps thanks to he who pushed me to do the night lap against my will!

Fun times as always.

Chris & Brian, nice ridin' with ya.
Troy, you're are such a dirty girl!
Jodi, all I can say is..."as the wheel turns"!

Cheers to the Thursday night rides for releasing all the built up tension from the week!:beerme:

[dvo1]

So? Are you going to tell every one what she said?



No. :hit:


I will never look at her the same way again.

[Ken Earley]

Damn! I got stuck at work too long and couldn't make it out in time. Hopefully I'll make it next week :(

[Scooter]

That was a fun ride and a great group. Nice riding with you Bill and April. Oh and always my favorite riding buddy Eric. I thought it was awesome when the sexy guys with the tools started taking apart that tree. Nice work. If you were all in those overall's like Ted wears to trailwork that would have been Hot. See you all at the Summit.

[tedsti]

If you were all in those overall's like Ted wears to trailwork that would have been Hot. See you all at the Summit.
Hey now, only I can bring sexy back like that.

[BikerKitty]

That was a fun ride and a great group. Nice riding with you Bill and April. Oh and always my favorite riding buddy Eric. I thought it was awesome when the sexy guys with the tools started taking apart that tree. Nice work. If you were all in those overall's like Ted wears to trailwork that would have been Hot. See you all at the Summit.

I'll second the "sexy" comment. It was hot without the overalls! Men doing manual labor to keep our trails safe...yummy. ;)

Sorry, I hope that isn't like sexual harrassment or something.

I had a great ride last night. Got a little frustrated with my inability to make it over ANY obstacles on the second lap, but eh, I was pretty tired by the end.

[gopherhockey]

Men doing manual labor to keep our trails safe...yummy. ;)

Sorry, I hope that isn't like sexual harrassment or something.

Harass away!!! :p

[daviebee]

As a general noob to this group (where's my MORC logo! :D) I would have to say that long before "joining" up on the group rides (and other craziness like the Gnome rescue party) I still rode Leb and many other trails. And, after each ride I usually would tip a couple back in the parking lot while just hanging out. I agree with Dirk about the social aspect of the rides and from my own experience I have gotten out to ride more (almost every Thursday, Levi, soon to be Cable) because of the social aspect of this amazing group of misfits.

Plus Ryan was my good buddy last night who convinced me to make 2 night laps and shared his light with me when mine was failing.

my 2 cents!

[ttwjmw]

Troy, you're are such a dirty girl!

Uhmmm. Thanks.....I think.:confused:

[bootsiebee]

Uhmmm. Thanks.....I think.:confused:

Oh be thankful Troy - being a dirty girl is an honor! You are now part of a very elite group of dirty girls! Do not take this role lightly as it comes with great responsibility.

[bootsiebee]

Harass away!!! :p

yeah... wasn't somebody saying that sexual harassment can only take place in the work place???

[Nita]

Oh be thankful Troy - being a dirty girl is an honor! You are now part of a very elite group of dirty girls! Do not take this role lightly as it comes with great responsibility.


Sooo Katy...when do we get to brand him, and who gets the honor this time? And there is no such thing as sexually harrassing a guy *sniff*. I may regret this...

[dave t]

Great ride! Only did the 2nd lap and it was my first night ride this year. Holy candle power Batman, everyone has really upped the ante on the watts they're packin' ! My little spot of yellow light was swallowed up in a blue-white sea of HIDs and mega LEDs.

I'm glad I had some Lexan to bring Bob otherwise I probably wouldn't have ridden at all since I was still pouring the last of my 18 bags of concrete at 7:30. In a wierd way, "thanks Bob!"

Thanks to the guys for waiting while I MacGuyver'd my shift cable especially the two that stayed until I was actually rolling. Sorry we ended up taking the wrong (right?) way out and missing the finishline bonus.:cryin:

[bigwheel]

Thanks, Dave. I'm not sure what happened on lap-2. When we get into the trail, it's just me trying to keep up with the fast people again.

Next time, I'm going to have to work on my lights or something so that I can miss leaving with the first group.

[bootsiebee]

Sooo Katy...when do we get to brand him, and who gets the honor this time? And there is no such thing as sexually harrassing a guy *sniff*. I may regret this...

Exactly - it's not sexual harassment if they like it!

Next Thursday's ride - we'll formally initiate him. So Troy, that means, don't wear anything of value!!!

[[defective]]

Go out....drink your beer....have fun. But let's not make that the main focus of these group rides

Exactly! There are plenty of other substances besides beer that deserve some appreciation. For instance, I hear that jenkem (http://historyofalcoholanddrugs.typepad.com/alcohol_and_drugs_history/jenkem/index.html) has been all the rage in The Circle Of Love lately. ;)

[rihaha]

Great ride both laps. The parking lot by myself I could have done with out but that means I need to step it up on getting my own lights. Thanks John for letting me borrow your helmet light, and Nita for popping my night ride cherry, and one last thanks to Jodi who completed the night ride initiation by a quick flash:crazy2: Hope next week is as good as this.

[tedsti]

Just to clear up some people perception about the group rides. The rides are always about the ride. The post ride is about whatever people want their post ride to be. It can be beer, pop, chips, pretzels, or going home to the family. But the ride is always the same.