Mega Ride Now Mega Tour

[kabbie_cache]

Do to a lack of ridders wanting to ride the whole ride I have decided to change it. We will now drive to each trail.

I would like to keep the order the same ..........

Battle Creek-Salem Hills-Lebanon-Murphy Hanrehan-River Bottoms-Theodore Wirth- maybe on to another trail after that.

I say we meet at Battle Creek at 9:00am and go from there. Every one is welcomed to ride any or every trail. We can even plan a good lunch spot to all meet at.

I hope to have a good turn out for this.

Anyone wanting to carpool post up.

This should be more fun !?!?!?!?

[kabbie_cache]

I forgot to mention ........

If you ride a trail enough that you can lead the trail speak up. Itwould be nice to have some one at each trail to show those of us who havent been there around.

[bobbkr]

Travis,
I think changing the ride is a good idea. More people will show up especially if the weather is good. I will try to make a couple of the rides. I'll try to estimate the departure times. Also, I assume that with people riding between rides that you don't need a SAG vehicle, which is good as I volunteered to drive SAG and I have a party that I would like to go to on Saturday night.

[bigwheel]

I'm fine either way.

In a weird kind of way, I was sort-of looking forward to the grueling mega-ride, but agree that it'll be more fun and better turnout skipping the road portions. Plus, that'll let me ride the comfortable bike rather than the faster one.

I'll volunteer to lead the Leb portion, and can also lead Salem and Murphy if you are stuck for people that know those trails well.

[Shawno]

I was in either way, but I want this to be a big, fun, comfortable ride that everyone can partake in. In fact I talked to a few folks during the urban ride on Saturday, and they expressed interest in this new format.
Travis, I think that this ride was a great idea, but with all of the other scheduled events pushing the ride date back so far, we just ran out of mojo. I can take one other rider with me.

[charliebrown]

I will be in for the Mega-Tour... I will probably start at Salem Hills and do the rest... Do you guys have a rought time table???

[Pandl]

Oh, now I am so confused. Do I change my shorts and jersey after every ride? Just take off my jersey and hang it out the window to dry between rides? so many options...

[ilove2bike]

you are all a bunch of nancies..... well maybe not, I'm glad someone flinched before I had to. I was really looking forward to this but we probobaly will have a better turn out with it being a mega tour instead of ride. Now I might even be able to go out and party that night. :banana::banana:

[kabbie_cache]

you are all a bunch of nancies..... well maybe not, I'm glad someone flinched before I had to.

I figured that I should be the one to flinch since it was my idea, :banghead:.

[Slimpee]

I posted this in another thread but just to cover all my bases, do you have to have lights to do this?

[kabbie_cache]

I would think that this would be mostly day ridding, unless we hit a couple more trails, then maybe you would need lights.

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Something I was thinking about today ...

At the River Bottoms, is that normaly down and back, or do you leave a car/cars at both ends ?

[Josh K]

I'm still game.

Any idea on how many miles it'll be now?

[kabbie_cache]

I'm still game.

Any idea on how many miles it'll be now?

I think its between 35-40 miles. I think it will be about 5/6 hours of ridding, depends on how fast you ride. Although this will not be a hammer fest.
Remember you get to rest between trails now. :banana:

[Pandl]

Driving is NOT resting. You have to stay alert, pay attention, and always be ready for anything. Similar to biking.

[Sevadari]

I say we meet at Battle Creek at 9:00am and go from there. Every one is welcomed to ride any or every trail. We can even plan a good lunch spot to all meet at.

I'm fine with it either way, although...LOL, I've been getting all geared up and more likely to move to "confirmed" status and was hoping to pull off the Mega Ride.

Can we start a bit earlier though? Perhaps sometime between 7:30 and 8:30? 9 seems a bit late to get going, especially since 9 really means 9:30 with a group this size.

We'll definitely get more people this way, so that's good, but we'll have to make sure that next year we plan it for an earlier time so we can still try to pull off the incredible feat of doing all trails (including TO) and riding to each trail.

From what I know, the year before last a number of people did a ride like this in more of this year's "touring" format (i.e., driving to each trail). Last year we rode to each of the trails in what we called the "Tour de Trails". If we do it this way this year, perhaps next year we can ride to all the trails and establish an every-other year tradition alternating between the two.

What do ya'll think?

[Sevadari]

I'm guessing that the other Mega-ride threads were all collapsed into this one (is that what the sign with the exclamation point means?).

Just for those who might be interested in reading about last year's "Tour de Trails" (and in response to Shad's smack talk in one of the deleted threads;)), there were indeed 5 of us last year that followed through on the talk and rode to each of the trails (87 miles total).

You can read about it in both these threads:

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16239&page=7&highlight=tour+trails
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http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17146&highlight=tour+trails
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[kabbie_cache]

Can we start a bit earlier though? Perhaps sometime between 7:30 and 8:30? 9 seems a bit late to get going, especially since 9 really means 9:30 with a group this size.



I should have made that more clear. I had planned on leaving the lot to start the ride at 9:00am. Not meet at 9:00am.

If enough people want an earlier start we might be able to do it. I just dont want to start in the dark at BC with people that dont ride there much.

[kabbie_cache]

If your planning to ride please post up.

Would like to know how many are planning to ride.

[charliebrown]

I would like to do some of it, I am thinking of join you at salem and doing the rest of the trails...

[berrywise]

What do you think the over/under is on you guys finishing all the trails? :D

[Shawno]

I would say that since we are now driving to all of the trails, that we should be able to hit all of them. Might be fun to save Battle Creek for last, and make it a night ride, or wherever we end up riding last.

[Slimpee]

I am tentatively planning on trying this.

One problem is that I don't have a bike rack for my car. I don't really want to stuff the bike into my trunk 5 times.

My other problem is that the only trail i've ridden is Wirth.

[kabbie_cache]

I am tentatively planning on trying this.

One problem is that I don't have a bike rack for my car. I don't really want to stuff the bike into my trunk 5 times.

My other problem is that the only trail i've ridden is Wirth.

If all goes as planned, i hope, I can squeeze an extra bike on my car rack.
Will know for sure by Monday.

[Pandl]

I am planning on doing this. I have an F250 4 door pickup. I have a 4 bike hitch rack and a bar for the tail gate that hold two bikes, with front wheels off. I don't like putting 4 bikes on the rack, cause they are hard to fit. Unless they are all the same bike, maybe that would work, but never experienced that. So, I would be able to haul a few bikes and people around, since we don't get to bike the whole thing.

[kabbie_cache]

I am planning on doing this. I have an F250 4 door pickup. I have a 4 bike hitch rack and a bar for the tail gate that hold two bikes, with front wheels off. I don't like putting 4 bikes on the rack, cause they are hard to fit. Unless they are all the same bike, maybe that would work, but never experienced that. So, I would be able to haul a few bikes and people around, since we don't get to bike the whole thing.

Thanks for offering up the rack space Paul.

[Sevadari]

I'm pretty sure I'll be doing the ride now and plan on doing all the trails. My brother in law may be joining too for all or most of the trails.

I'm game for pretty much any order on the trails. I've ridden all of them except Battle Creek (so it'll be nice to go with someone that knows it).

Only issue for me at this point is lights, so my vote is to get started riding by latest 8:30 am (8:00 meet up) or maybe even earlier. Not only will it give us a little more wiggle room for breaks, trail transfers, etc., but since we're doing Battle Creek I'd like to see it during daylight hours.

If this is all the turnout we end up getting...maybe we can go back to the original plan :etard: !

If I can swing the family car I could probably take another rider (and bike) or two.

[kabbie_cache]

Do to popular demand we will start at Battle creek as soon as every one is there.

So post up so we know your comming.

I will be there about 8:00am.


Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Bob Bryan
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian

Eric Philipp - join at Salem


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[kabbie_cache]

2 WEEKS TO GO !!!!

:crazybanana: :crazybanana: :crazybanana:

[DmacBmac]

I am a maybe!

[transplant]

I'm a maybe, too. If I come, I have a Pilot with a 4 bike hitch rack. I've never had 4 bikes on it before, and it might be tight, but I'm sure I can do 3 comfortably.

[DmacBmac]

I can take some passengers if I come, but no bikes. I plan on bringing both of my bikes if I attend!!:metal:

[kabbie_cache]

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Bob Bryan
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian

Eric Philipp - join at Salem

Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe


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[Josh K]

I'm still coming but will need to bow out sometime around to 3 - darn work. They decided to add ANOTHER race to the season as if it wasn't long enough!

[kabbie_cache]

Only 9 shopping days left.


Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Bob Bryan
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian

Eric Philipp - join at Salem

Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe


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[SprocketHead]

I did the math and scoured the thread...

Here's what I came up with:
Ride starts from Battle Creek some time after 8:00 on Sat 27 October 2007???

Please Clarify.

[kabbie_cache]

October 27th is correct. I plan on being at Battle Creek about 8:00am and to start ridding no later than 9:00am. If everyone on the list shows up before 9:00 we will start then.

If anyone plans to meet us at other trails I could text or call when we head out to that trail. If any are intrested in this pm me.

Question about the river bottoms ......
Not sure if everyone wants to do the down and back or leave a few cars at one end and shuttle drivers back to thier cars.

[bobbkr]

Move me to the maybe list. I may join at Salem or Murphy. The day is kind of up in the air right now.

[kabbie_cache]

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian

Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe



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[DanB]

I'm in. Looks like too fun of a crowd for me to be all grumpy about missing the Mega-Ride. :D;)

[Pandl]

I'm in. Looks like too fun of a crowd for me to be all grumpy about missing the Mega-Ride. :D;)
Dan, glad you got over it. I was sulkin too.

Hey, Travis' name ain't on the list!!! :hit:

[Slimpee]

What'll the pace be of the group? I'm in decent shape but by no means great shape.

I don't have lights. Problem?

[kabbie_cache]

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe



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[Pandl]

I'm in. Looks like too fun of a crowd for me to be all grumpy about missing the Mega-Ride. :D;)

Travis, where is Dan's name?

[kabbie_cache]

What'll the pace be of the group? I'm in decent shape but by no means great shape.

I don't have lights. Problem?


I am not that fast either and will be saving some energy for later trails. I dont plan on hammering any of the trail.

Right now I dont think lights will be an issue. My lights arent great but I think we should be done before dark.

[kabbie_cache]

Travis, where is Dan's name?

Its there :banghead:

[Pandl]

Its there :banghead:
I know. I saw you added it, later. I guess I should have posted up at that time. Sorry.

So, since we have had all this rain, what is the rain out policy now, since we ain't biking between trails. BEFORE, when we were biking trail to trail, we could have still riden in the rain. But, driving from trail to trail, in gas using vehicles, will not be good. Does the OC open by 9 am?

[Shawno]

Does the OC open by 9 am?[/quote]

No, but the OCB does. :sick:

[charliebrown]

No, but the OCB does. :sick:

mmmmmmmm OCB, a perfect post tour destination...

[Pandl]

mmmmmmmm OCB, a perfect post tour destination...
How late is OCB open? I don't recall one around BC. Should we rearrange the tour route to ensure we finish by OCB?

[Jackrabbit Slim]

You can put me in with the maybes

[kabbie_cache]

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe


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[Shawno]

How late is OCB open? I don't recall one around BC. Should we rearrange the tour route to ensure we finish by OCB?

West Side (insert gang sign here), on Robert Street. Actually not far from Salem Hills.

[kabbie_cache]

What in the world is an OCB ?

I thiink this is going to be one of thoose duh moments.

[Slimpee]

What in the world is an OCB ?

I thiink this is going to be one of thoose duh moments.

Please tell me Old Country Buffet...

[charliebrown]

Please tell me Old Country Buffet...


Yes sir...

[kabbie_cache]

There is one near the Maplewood mall and one on Robert street just north of Famous Daves.

They are open .........

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[Shawno]

There is one near the Maplewood mall and one on Robert street just north of Famous Daves.

They are open .........

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How do you know the hours of operation? :confused:

[Slimpee]

that place is delicious.

[kabbie_cache]

How do you know the hours of operation? :confused:

eye loked dem up on that there enter net thingy.

:banana:

[Pandl]

How do you know the hours of operation? :confused:
I think Travis is king of google! KOG!!

[kabbie_cache]

I think Travis is king of google! KOG!!

I was hoping you would read that, :hammer:

[kabbie_cache]

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe


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[kabbie_cache]

I have been thinking about the "rain date". If we do get rained out we can decide a date at that time. Not sure when a good date would be though. Maybe in the spring ?

[kabbie_cache]

I am working on stickers for everyone who rides with us on the Mega Tour.

So if you plan to ride and havent posted yet please do soon so I know how many to print.

[tkb608]

I hate to wish rain on you, but if you do get rained out and set another day, I will almost certainly be in. I've been watching this thread being sad because I'll be out of town.
Rain or no, hope you all have fun.

[kabbie_cache]

Form Monday night to Thursday the forcast looks good.

Highs near 60 with partly cloudy skies and no rain.

I hope it holds out that way.

[kabbie_cache]

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe


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[Oddbjorn]

Three more maybes. I will know for sure in a day or two:

Micheal Thompson
Leo Bickelhaupt
Chris North.

[kabbie_cache]

I will have room for 2 bikes and 2 riders if anyone is in need.

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe

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[Slimpee]

I will have room for 2 bikes and 2 riders if anyone is in need.

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I could use a lift...

[kabbie_cache]

Weather looks good for the ride

Friday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

Going to be a chilly start, but it looks like we will have a good day for the ride.

[bigwheel]

I will also be able to give someone a lift, when/if necessary.

What's the plan for the river bottoms? An out and back will mean bonus miles. :banana:

[wildkona]

I will have room for 2 bikes and 2 riders if anyone is in need.

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe

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I'm in!!! Noah and I will be there...

[wildkona]

you are all a bunch of nancies..... well maybe not, I'm glad someone flinched before I had to. I was really looking forward to this but we probobaly will have a better turn out with it being a mega tour instead of ride. Now I might even be able to go out and party that night. :banana::banana:

YOU will party that night, Horny Halloween at Stella's!!!

[Slimpee]

YOU will party that night, Horny Halloween at Stella's!!!

I'm going as a tired-as-hell-biker...

[kabbie_cache]

What's the plan for the river bottoms? An out and back will mean bonus miles. :banana:


Not for sure what we are doing at the River Bottoms. I think it will be decided when we get there.

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson



Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe

If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.



Horny Halloween at Stella's!!!

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[Pandl]

What's the plan for the river bottoms? An out and back will mean bonus miles. :banana:
Sweet! Bonus miles!!

[kabbie_cache]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon-

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth-

[wildkona]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon-

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth-

I can lead Theo Wirth. What time are we starting at BC? I can't seem to find the initial thread bout times and such.
Stella's is a bar in uptown with a party that night.

[Danimal]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon-

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth-

I can lead the Hillside ride in Elk River :D

[kabbie_cache]

I can lead Theo Wirth. What time are we starting at BC? I can't seem to find the initial thread bout times and such.
Stella's is a bar in uptown with a party that night.


I will be at BC at 8:00 8:30. Plan to start riding as soon as everyone is there and ready to go 9:00 or before.

[kabbie_cache]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon-

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson


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[kabbie_cache]

I can lead the Hillside ride in Elk River :D

Haven't thought about adding another trail but if there is intrest ?

There is an event there that night, might be intresting ?

[Lezgo Cycling]

Haven't thought about adding another trail but if there is intrest ?

There is an event there that night, might be intresting ?

If you guys end up at ER I will ride with you all.....I will be there all day helping the fundraiser (which is why I couldnt make this) but come on out

[bigwheel]

I can lead the Leb lap. That way, I'll be able to keep in sight of the leader.

[kabbie_cache]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson

[wildkona]

I can lead the Leb lap. That way, I'll be able to keep in sight of the leader.
and I can keep up, I'm SO excited as I have a 3 ring crankset and a reba on my 29'er now!!!:crazy2:

[Shawno]

I can lead the Battle Creek ride. I just found out that there will be a night ride at BC as part of Eddies Halloween throwdown happening later that night. The long day just got longer.

[Slimpee]

Are lights still not needed for this?

Any preparations I should be making?

[kabbie_cache]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
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Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson



Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe

If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[kabbie_cache]

Are lights still not needed for this?

Any preparations I should be making?


I dont think lights will be needed unless you want to do more trails than what are on the tour.

As far as preparations go ??????? Make sure your will is up to date. LOL

I would say just have plenty of snacks and fluids. Also be ready for the chilly temps.

[Shawno]

Are lights still not needed for this?

Any preparations I should be making?


I would bring lights, just in case. Other than that, bring extra riding gear, and be prepared to have some fun.

[Slimpee]

I dont think lights will be needed unless you want to do more trails than what are on the tour.

As far as preparations go ??????? Make sure your will is up to date. LOL

I would say just have plenty of snacks and fluids. Also be ready for the chilly temps.

I'll probably get some new platforms and brake pads as well. I'll go buy some granola bars and such.

[kabbie_cache]

For thoose who might find it fun there is another round at Battle Creek at 7:00 pm for Eddie's Party. This one will be in the dark.
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23711

Also there is the Hillside fund raiser event in Elk River. I think there is a night ride for this to.
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23111

[kabbie_cache]

Alright who wants to save BC for last so we can join the party ride ?

It would mean that you would have to have some kind of lights.

[charliebrown]

That works for me, since I was going to skip BC anyway...

[Sevadari]

I'd prefer the original plan instead of moving Battle Creek to the last trail.

I now might need to bail out around 4:30ish due to some family commitments that have come up. Nothing against Theo Wirth (ridden it many times and love it), but...I'd rather start off riding Battle Creek since I've never been able to ride it yet.

However, if others would prefer to finish up at BC instead, no sweat, I'll just cut out when I need to.

[kabbie_cache]

What I think we can do is ....

Leave things the way they are and thoose that want to ride BC again can.

[Shawno]

That's actually what I had in mind. No use in changing plans at this point. Besides, if we get to BC after the others start their ride, it will be fun to try and track them down.

[Pandl]

I vote leave things the same. Don't wanna save the hilliest for last, do we?

[Sevadari]

I vote leave things the same. Don't wanna save the hilliest for last, do we?

How hilly is BC anyway? How does it compare with Murphy or Leb?

Just curious since I've never ridden it.

[Tomg]

~300 vertical feet from the lowest point in the park to the highest. It is pretty easy to put together a loop that is 1000+ feet of climbing. Next to Afton the hilliest of the metro trails.

[curt c]

Travis put me down for a maybe. Allergies and lungs are starting to clear up.

[Shawno]

Yes. Battle Creek will be a nice warm up.

[Sevadari]

~300 vertical feet from the lowest point in the park to the highest. It is pretty easy to put together a loop that is 1000+ feet of climbing. Next to Afton the hilliest of the metro trails.

Thanks. Unfortunately I haven't yet ridden Afton. :cryin:

Anyone more familiar with Leb and/or Murphy care to compare the overall vertical climb and general hilliness to what's listed here for BC?

How about a quick comparison of features and difficulty? I've ridden both of these other trails plenty and read the descriptions of all in the trail guide...just trying to get a more overall comparison.

Seems like BC might be a bit more like Murphy than Leb, is that right?

Thanks!

[Tomg]

Hard to make comparisons.... it's just a lot different than Leb. Much more difficult and intense climbing, and just more of it. No "features" except what Mother Nature has provided. i.e. no log piles, ladders, teeters, rock gardens, jumps etc. (I guess the new wall ride at the foundations counts as a "feature" ;)) But there are some nasty/challenging root drops and gnarly rocky downhills.

Because the park is on a river bluff the trails tend to be much more linear than Leb with the trails following the bluff contour lines. Probably only 1/2 the trails conform to IMBA standards and with the sandy soil we have to work with, the trails are a lot less buffed than Leb. Bottom line... If you can ride X loop at Leb you can ride anything at BC from a technical challenge point of view (with the possible exception of Wall of Death)... assuming your lungs don't burst 1st. :crazy2:

Other comments???

[krazykatie]

I love BC! I love the natural feel to it. I like that style of trail (rocky/rooty/hilly) and the little taste of going down here and there. The climbs can be challenging but not brutal like afton. :sick: The same reasons i'm in love with hillside. Don't get me wrong...i like leb but its nice to have variety. :)

[kabbie_cache]

If you ride you get a sticker and I know how much we all like stickers, LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson



Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Tom Morissey - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[kabbie_cache]

So Katie are you riding with us ?

Or are you doing the night ride ?

Sorry if I missed it somewhere.

[krazykatie]

So Katie are you riding with us ?

Or are you doing the night ride ?

Sorry if I missed it somewhere.

oh no, sorry! I already planned on attending the fundraiser at hillside. But, i do hope to see you and your crew(whats left by the end of the day:p) at Eddies afterwards:D right?:confused:

[kabbie_cache]

I am hoping to have some energy left for a night ride through part of BC.

[Slimpee]

Is anyone living in/near South Minneapolis willing to give a ride to a newb? And by "newb" I mean me.

Gas $$$ will be offered.

I took my car to the shop tonight to see if they can ghetto-rig my AC system. If they can and get it fixed by Sat. i'll be happy to meet someone somewhere.

Thank you to Travis for already offering!

I'm pretty nervous but stoked at the same time! Pray for no rain!!!

[transplant]

I'm out! :cryin: Today is our 15th anniversary, and the only chance we have to celebrate it is on Saturday. No offense to ya'll, but I'd rather spend some quality, kid-free time with my wife than a bunch o' smelly bikers. :crazy:

Ryan L. and I need to start planning our Tour (see other thread) for Spring so we can do this again.

Travis, thanks for pulling this together. Have a blast.:banana:

[Pandl]

I'm out! :cryin: Today is our 15th anniversary, and the only chance we have to celebrate it is on Saturday. No offense to ya'll, but I'd rather spend some quality, kid-free time with my wife than a bunch o' smelly bikers. :crazy:

Ryan L. and I need to start planning our Tour (see other thread) for Spring so we can do this again.

Travis, thanks for pulling this together. Have a blast.:banana:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Have a GREAT time! Don't be thinkin bought us on Sat! :nono:

[charliebrown]

What is the official line up for trails? I just want to make sure I am not missing anything, I am joining you guys at Salem, I am skipping Battle Creek. I know there was some talk of doing the river bottoms, is that going to be from the bloomington ferry parking lot to the raft and back? I just want to make sure I go this all straight... I am looking forward to it.

[kabbie_cache]

If you ride you get a sticker and I know how much we all like stickers, LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson



Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.
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[kabbie_cache]

What is the official line up for trails? I just want to make sure I am not missing anything, I am joining you guys at Salem, I am skipping Battle Creek. I know there was some talk of doing the river bottoms, is that going to be from the bloomington ferry parking lot to the raft and back? I just want to make sure I go this all straight... I am looking forward to it.

Battle Creek-

Salem Hills-

Lebanon-

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms- Not sure of route yet. I think I will do the raft and back. I might be doing a second ride at BC.

Theodore Wirth-<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[Sevadari]

My brother-in-law (Stephen Smith) will be along for a good portion of the day, if not the whole thing depending on how late we go.

Looking forward to meeting a bunch of you that I've never met before!

[kabbie_cache]

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
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Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith


Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[Sevadari]

I'm out! :cryin: Today is our 15th anniversary

Ryan L. and I need to start planning our Tour (see other thread) for Spring so we can do this again.

You'll be where you need to be, have fun.

What other thread and tour are you talking about? Is there another ride of death in the making?

[Tomg]

Travis,

I can't join for the whole day but think I will join up for BC and Salem. I know it is in this thread somewhere but what time is the start at BC.

[kabbie_cache]

Travis,

I can't join for the whole day but think I will join up for BC and Salem. I know it is in this thread somewhere but what time is the start at BC.


I will be there at 8:00ish Plan on leaving the lot as soon as everyone get there. No later than 9:00.

[Drew K.]

bpblondie and myself will be there for the start... we may have to leave early, but will start with everybody!

Drew

[kabbie_cache]

We now have 14 riders to start the day out. This is going to be awsome.

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms-

Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
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Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith
Drew Klees
Brandon Parr
Tom Gehring




Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.
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[bpblondie]

1) Battle Creek
2) Salem Hills
3) Lebanon
4) Murphy Hanrehan
5) River Bottoms
6) Theodore Wirth
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Hey Travis, Is this the order that we will be riding the trails in?

[kabbie_cache]

Hey Travis, Is this the order that we will be riding the trails in?

Yeah I left it the same so there isn't any back tracking. Its kind of a half loop.

[bpblondie]

sounds good, see you on Saturday!

[ilove2bike]

I'd be willnig to lead the river bottoms ride? How far are we going to go And from which side are we starting??

[chiquito]

I might join in, no correction I will join you guys!!!

[kabbie_cache]

We now have 15 riders to start the day out. This is going to be awsome.

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms- Noah Jensen


Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith
Drew Klees
Brandon Parr
Tom Gehring
Gabriel Garcia




Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[kabbie_cache]

I'd be willnig to lead the river bottoms ride? How far are we going to go And from which side are we starting??

Starting at the Blomington Ferry side. Some have suggestions -- to the raft and back, oneway and shuttle people back to cars or do a down and back.

I think we will just see how everyone feels when we get there.

[Pandl]

My personal thought is there and back. Shuttling sounds like a lot of time spent driving around. It is a pretty level ride, so it can be a relaxing part of the day.

[charliebrown]

Starting at the Blomington Ferry side. Some have suggestions -- to the raft and back, oneway and shuttle people back to cars or do a down and back.

I think we will just see how everyone feels when we get there.

For the river bottoms, my choice is bloomington ferry parking lot to the raft and back, that is a nice easy and fast ride.

[kabbie_cache]

My personal thought is there and back. Shuttling sounds like a lot of time spent driving around. It is a pretty level ride, so it can be a relaxing part of the day.

I am going to leave it up to each rider. River Bottoms is 11 miles oneway. I might just go to the raft and back, as I am "planning" on going to BC that night. Although I might hang out at the ramp to help in ferrying riders.

[kabbie_cache]

Somethings you might want to bring along......

Folding chair
tools
tubes
extra riding clothes
eye protection
head protection
hand protection
fluids
snacks
cooler

Thats about all I can think of for now.

Oh yeah dont forget your bikes and wheels, LOL. :crazy:

[kabbie_cache]

We now have 15 riders to start the day out. This is going to be awsome.

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms- Noah Jensen


Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith
Drew Klees
Brandon Parr
Tom Gehring
Gabriel Garcia




Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Jason Hide - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[ilove2bike]

Somethings you might want to bring along......

Folding chair
tools
tubes
extra riding clothes
eye protection
head protection
hand protection
fluids
snacks
cooler

Thats about all I can think of for now.

Oh yeah dont forget your bikes and wheels, LOL. :crazy:

beer would be good to

[kabbie_cache]

beer would be good to


Its there see fluids. :beerme:

[kabbie_cache]

Should we do lunch somewhere ?

Before or after Leb ?

Fast food or sit down ?

Or should this be up to each rider ?

[ilove2bike]

sit down at the nicest place we can find, that way we can all show up in stinky bike clothes and funny shoes

[Pandl]

Is this ride posted in the Men's only section?

[kabbie_cache]

sit down at the nicest place we can find, that way we can all show up in stinky bike clothes and funny shoes


That would be so fun.

[kabbie_cache]

Is this ride posted in the Men's only section?


You know I didn't notice that before.

Now I dont want to call any of the ladies out for this, but come on, I know a couple of you want to do this.

[Sevadari]

Now I dont want to call any of the ladies out for this, but come on, I know a couple of you want to do this.

Yeah, I know there are at least two of you out there (Nickel and Bikerkitty) that did the Tour de Trails last year that haven't signed up for this yet...come on now!

Also, haven't heard anything for a while from James "Kleincrazy" Ford. :cryin:

PMs sent to those that did it last year, would sure love to have you all around for this one.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Is this ride posted in the Men's only section?

thats the real reason I dont want to do this :D I will be at the hillside haunt instead....well that and im scared :crazy2: of that many miles

later, only 2 days to go....have fun all

[Oddbjorn]

So where will this start (exact location) and what's the finalized time of departure?

Thanks for the info.

[transplant]

Travis, PM me your cell # just in case I can get free. We decided to go to a B&B next weekend. I might try to catch up at some point.

[Sevadari]

Should we do lunch somewhere ?

Before or after Leb ?

Fast food or sit down ?

Or should this be up to each rider ?

I'm not too familiar with the area, but last year we ate at a Subway on Cliff Drive just East of Johnny Cake Dr. on the north side of the road.

It was quick, easy, cheap and a good location. We will have cars this time, so others might want to consider some other options though. Also, given the time of day and where we'll be in the line up of trails I'd guess we would want to eat after we do Leb.

My vote is for the Subway on Cliff Drive since its so convenient. I'm not trying to hurry the day along, but it'd be nice if we didn't take too long for lunch. We're going to get cold and stiff enough from the car rides inbetween the trails, we don't need extra help in that department from an extra long lunch stop.

My 2 cents.

[kabbie_cache]

So where will this start (exact location) and what's the finalized time of departure?

Thanks for the info.

Driving East on I-94, exit on McKnight Road and turn right (South).
Drive South to Upper Afton Road.
Turn right on Upper Afton Road and drive to Winthrop Street.
Turn left on Winthrop Street, and drive approximately one block.
Turn right, into the Battle Creek Community Center parking lot.
Find a place to park - you're at the trailhead!

I will be there at 8:00ish. Ride will leave parking lot no later than 9:00am.

[kabbie_cache]

We now have 15 riders to start the day out. This is going to be awsome.

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills-

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms- Noah Jensen


Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Dan Burros
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith
Drew Klees
Brandon Parr
Tom Gehring
Gabriel Garcia




Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.

[Tomg]

Travis, I can lead Salem if no one else is going to take it.

[Sevadari]

I'm really psyched for this ride(s !!!).



I will be there at 8:00ish. Ride will leave parking lot no later than 9:00am.

Maybe if the stars all align just right we could start at 8:30? I know the chances are real slim, but I guess I can still hope :etard:.

I've now got a family obligation on the back end of the day so I'm hoping to not have to miss out on the very last trail of the day.

Now that we're not riding to each trail, any predictions as to when we'll finish up by?

[bigwheel]

Maybe if the stars all align just right we could start at 8:30? I know the chances are real slim, but I guess I can still hope :etard:.

I'll plan to be there shortly after 8am, ready to ride by 8:30.

My cold is finally breaking up, so I'm back to thinking that I'm in for the full ride. But if anyone needs some chain lube, I still have a nose full of it. :sick:

[DanB]

I had a little accident :banghead: on Thursday Morning and won't be able to ride until probably Sunday. So I'll have to make next year's Mega Ride. Hope you guys have a blast and I'll be thinking about you guys riding as I sit on my arse.......:cryin:

[ilove2bike]

It would probobaly be good if we had a contact person that anyone could contact to find out the status of the ride. I will step up to the plate and through out my # if anyone wants to join up part way but are not sure about when we will be at a particular trail they can call me 320-493-2262

I paln on making more than just one lunch stop, the best way to fuel for a ride like this is to eat smaller meals more often as oppossed to having one big lunch. That way you have a nice even energy level throughout the whole day, and then you aren't ever riding on a full stomach.

[charliebrown]

I plan on bring food along for the ride, I agree with Noah that eating smaller meals is the way to go... Fast food will kill me if I go that route, even subway. I am thinking PB&J sandwich's and things like that. Looks like the weather is going to hold, I am looking forward to this ride. I will be joining at Salem and hopefully doing the rest.

[Tomg]

But if anyone needs some chain lube, I still have a nose full of it. :sick:

I left a ton of it along side the trail at Salem Wed. night. Nose has been clear ever since:banana:


See ya Saturday AM

[wildkona]

It would probobaly be good if we had a contact person that anyone could contact to find out the status of the ride. I will step up to the plate and through out my # if anyone wants to join up part way but are not sure about when we will be at a particular trail they can call me 320-493-2262

I paln on making more than just one lunch stop, the best way to fuel for a ride like this is to eat smaller meals more often as oppossed to having one big lunch. That way you have a nice even energy level throughout the whole day, and then you aren't ever riding on a full stomach.

I might have to meet for the later afternoon laps. No money in the budget for several small meals for tommorrow.:mad:

[bpblondie]

Should we do lunch somewhere ?

Before or after Leb ?

Fast food or sit down ?

Or should this be up to each rider ?

QUIZNO'S on Cliff Rd West of 35E. Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Toasty!

[kabbie_cache]

We now have 15 riders to start the day out. This is going to be awsome.

Looking for ride leaders.
Who is willing to lead and what trail ?

Battle Creek- Shawn Turner

Salem Hills- Tom Gehring

Lebanon- Bob Shepherd

Murphy Hanrehan-

River Bottoms- Noah Jensen


Theodore Wirth- Joshua Abrahamson
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Heres who has said they were ridding so far .........................

Travis Miller
Bob Sheperd
Shawn Turner
Paul Thorsgaard
Noah Jensen
Shahram Paksima
Joshua Kleve
Justin Kalemkiarian
Joshua Abrahamson
Stephen Smith
Drew Klees
Brandon Parr
Tom Gehring
Gabriel Garcia




Eric Philipp - join at Salem
Bob Bryan - maybe Salem or Murphy
Don MacNaughton - maybe
Micheal Thompson -maybe
Leo Bickelhaupt - maybe
Chris North - maybe
Curt Arrigoni - maybe


If your name isnt here and you want to join us post up.
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[kabbie_cache]

It would probobaly be good if we had a contact person that anyone could contact to find out the status of the ride. I will step up to the plate and through out my # if anyone wants to join up part way but are not sure about when we will be at a particular trail they can call me 320-493-2262

I paln on making more than just one lunch stop, the best way to fuel for a ride like this is to eat smaller meals more often as oppossed to having one big lunch. That way you have a nice even energy level throughout the whole day, and then you aren't ever riding on a full stomach.


Thanks Noah!
Here is my cell number 612-207-8440.
You can call and or text me for info.

[kabbie_cache]

I might have to meet for the later afternoon laps. No money in the budget for several small meals for tommorrow.:mad:

I am going to bring some granolabars, chips and some other snacks and I am willing to share.

[kabbie_cache]

By

the

way

only

16

hours

to

go!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Lezgo Cycling]

well I guess someones trying to get his rep up :D post after post average 1.5 minutes in between

[Sevadari]

If needs be, can anyone give me (and my bike) a ride from Murphy to River Bottoms and River Bottoms to Theo Wirth?

Not sure if my brother in law's going to need to cut out early or not.

Thanks!

[wildkona]

I can't WAIT!!!! :banana:

[BikerKitty]

Do you guys have an ETA for when you'll be at each trail? I can probably figure it out if I try really hard, but I'm lazy. I may try to hit Leb and Murph (maybe Theo if it's not too late) with you guys. IF (that's a big IF) I finish my homework tonight. :sick:

[BikerKitty]

oh jeez, I forgot River Bottoms in there, too. Well, hell, I should do that one for sure, I haven't ridden there since last summer. Whoopsy.

[Shawno]

The connector trail at Battle Creek has been completed. Could have used a little more rain to firm it up, but it's rideable.

[kabbie_cache]

Do you guys have an ETA for when you'll be at each trail? I can probably figure it out if I try really hard, but I'm lazy. I may try to hit Leb and Murph (maybe Theo if it's not too late) with you guys. IF (that's a big IF) I finish my homework tonight. :sick:


My cell number is posted call me if you want to know where we are at.

[kabbie_cache]

The connector trail at Battle Creek has been completed. Could have used a little more rain to firm it up, but it's rideable.


Shawn you are amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pandl]

Awesome Shawn!!

Think any of the trails got too much rain today? I see Pete posted Theo will need a few hours of daylight, and probably shouldn't be riden in the am. Any other trails get to wet?

[Oddbjorn]

Hey, two more for-sure riders. We'll be at Battle Creek start by around 8:15 and be ready to ride shortly thereafter.

Dress warm, people. Looking forward to meeting you all.

We can lead at Murphy if we aren't too slow.

Micheal Thompson
Leo Bickelhaupt

[krazykatie]

I hope y'all swing by eddies at least for A beer when finished..it will be well deserved(Noah!)...plus it would be nice to put some faces to names or should i say avatars:p

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23711

I have a safe ride!:)

[forum116]

i am going to try and make it there by 8 at BC

Shawn you are the man

[ilove2bike]

the plan is to roll out of the parking lot @ 9 correct??

[Slimpee]

I'm going to bed now. God help me!

[Slimpee]

...And now i'm awake!

[DmacBmac]

Good luck to you all, and ride as safe as possible with Travis leading!!:)

[setzep]

kinda late but does anyone know what side the river bottoms will be started, west or east side? Also about what time?

[transplant]

Travis left his cell # somewhere on this post. You can just call to see where and when.

If he didn't I can pm it to you.

[bigwheel]

Done! 21 people at the peak, finished with 5. We lucked out and got nice weather.

According to Paul (aka Ken for those of us that can't remember names), it was somewhere around 47 miles of fun. 6 trails, all ridden in their entirety.

For me, the worst part was Murphy, where in addition to feeling awful, my stomach was trying to hold down: 2 bottles of Gatorade, a quart of chocolate milk, 2 bananas, a deep fried KFC gut bomb sandwich, and part of a gas station sandwich. All consumed within about a 10 minute period. It was all I could do to keep from heaving.

I was going to call it a day, but fortunately, by the time we got to the river bottoms, I started feeling okay again.

Anyway, it was a nice stupid way to kill a Saturday. Travis, thanks a lot for setting this up and keeping us going. Congratulations to all of us.

[Slimpee]

I agree. It was awesome! Thanks for showing this newb around the trails i've never ridden (which happen to be all but one).

The night ride at Theo was great!

[Pandl]

GREAT ride!! :banana::banana: Loads of fun! As Bob said, I had 47.62 at the end. Made it to Eddie's party. lots of fun there too, and now finally heading to bed!

THANKS Travis. Hope you are feeling good now!

[Slimpee]

Bed time. Can't wait.

I'm sleeping in for sure tomorrow...

[Shawno]

Yeah, great time!!!

I too went te Eddies, and chatted with Paul, but I turned into a pumpkin @ midnight, and had to get home. Bob, and Travis; I hope that you are feeling better today.

[charliebrown]

Great rides, I had a lot of fun, I had to leave after Murphy, had to spend some time with the wife. Hope we do it again next year...

[kabbie_cache]

Sorry everyone for not posting last night. I got home, took a shower, sat down and was out like a light. I woke up at 7:00am in alot of pain. My thighs are killing me, lol.

I am glad everyone had fun. I will start working on the pictures this afternoon and try to post them this evening.

Monday is looking warm, anyone up for a short ride ? Just kidding.

[bigwheel]

Well, I had a very light snack and was in bed by 10pm. Not even one beer. I can't imagine partying until 3~4am.

This morning, I jumped on the scale for giggles. I was down a full 5 pounds.

[Drew K.]

It was a very good ride, we ditched out after murphy... But i had "fun" till then. it was getting to be a little tough for awhile. Bob, glad to hear you were feeling better. Nice work on the trails at battle creek, it was my first time there and i enjoyed it alot! Shawn and Gabe(?) thanks for keeping me going around murphy!

Drew

[Josh K]

Great ride, sure wish I could have stayed until the end.

Thanks again Travis for making this happen.

[curt c]

Travis had a blast yesterday. thank you, meet some new people, rode some nice trails, had a great day.

[kabbie_cache]

here is pics from the start at Battle Creek and the finish at Theo.
We started with like 22 and ended with 5.

[kabbie_cache]

Here is the switchback at BC

[kabbie_cache]

More later. I have to resize most of them.

[chiquito]

Thanks Travis for putting this together!!!

I had a lot of fun!

[DmacBmac]

Well, I had a very light snack and was in bed by 10pm. Not even one beer. I can't imagine partying until 3~4am.

This morning, I jumped on the scale for giggles. I was down a full 5 pounds.

Before or after your morning deposit?:cool:

[Pandl]

I am feeling pretty good today. If I do squats, I can tell my thighs are stiff. Probably wouldn't be too quick on a bike today, not that I am ever really quick.

Having the River bottoms after Murphy was fabulous. No hills, just smooth riding. and, Theo in the dark was a lot of fun.

Good pictures so far Travis. Hope your pain goes away soon.

[kabbie_cache]

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=154981550&albumId=1144607

This is a link to the pics on my myspace page. I will get them on here soon.

[wildkona]

sweet pics!!! Thx bro, glad I could make it 46 miles!!! Even though Noah and I didn't ride Theo. We just made it to our other engagements right on time.

[bigwheel]

Nice pics.

Unfortunately, I'm now registered on myspace, so the government will know all about me. :crazy:

[Tomg]

Cool pictures.... I made my daughter sign on so I could see them ;-)

[chiquito]

Cool pictures!!! I also had to create myself or reborn in myspace.

[Sevadari]

Travis, thanks for putting this together...a real fun time indeed!

Even though I had to cut out after Leb it was great meeting new people and riding some awesome trails on a beautiful day.

LOL, I didn't figure out until just before Leb that my front disc pad was rubbing the whole time!!! :banghead: I thought I had it worked out half way through BC when my brakes were squealing...little did I know that I was still getting resistance from the "adjustment" I tried to make the night before the ride!!!

Congrats to those that finished all 6 trails. :metal:

...now I just have to decide if I want to sign up for MySpace.

[kabbie_cache]

I am having trouble uploading the pictures to morc. I will try again on monday. I might be doing something wrong so everyone bear with me.

[bigwheel]

If you sign up for myspace and are not hip, then edit your profile right away and go through the privacy/spam options. In the hour since I signed up, I already (before editing my options) got a couple messages and a new friend. It must be because I'm so sexy.

Sorry world, I turned off all the contact stuff now.

[jjrsds]

Congratulations to all that completed the whole ride and those that tried. Looked like a nice day to ride all day long with nothing else to do.

[chiquito]

If you sign up for myspace and are not hip, then edit your profile right away and go through the privacy/spam options. In the hour since I signed up, I already (before editing my options) got a couple messages and a new friend. It must be because I'm so sexy.

Sorry world, I turned off all the contact stuff now.

That's what happened. Thanks, I will try that!:crazy2:

[Slimpee]

I thought i'd need a couple of days to recover, especially considering my knees started bothering me at Murphy (20 miles is probably my limit riding a small bike) but I felt good enough today to play some pickup bball!

Can't wait for the next Mega Tour! OK, that's a lie, I can wait...