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Rocky Mountain

06-09-2008, 12:42 PM

Same here, riding Theo with the expectation that it should be dry by now.
Riding at 6:30 P with Dirk and others if they show up.
-- Meet at N. entrance if interested.
I'm thinking about taking a jaunt out to Theo.

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 01:12 PM

Even though I just did the MS150, I'm down for a ride..
Thinking Theo (nothing with me at work - so has to be close to home).

If Theo is too wet, I'd even be down with a semi-short ride on blacktop (like from Theo, down around Calhoun and ?? - then back.

Nothing major (i.e. not long or fast) - but would prefer dirt to anything else, had my fill of blacktop for a bit, but still want to ride.

Guest1

06-09-2008, 01:28 PM

I am riding tonight, destination tbd.

pinkshirt

06-09-2008, 01:48 PM

I'm totally down for some Murph action....it is like the nicest day of life outside, any objections to riding Murph?

forum116

06-09-2008, 03:02 PM

i am thinking murphy as well

soupboy

06-09-2008, 03:05 PM

T3h Soup is riding Theo around 7pm. All are invited.

Grain Belt and Heggies at the Legion are almost guaranteed.

Pandl

06-09-2008, 03:07 PM

Might wanna check this conditions post first...

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11411

soupboy

06-09-2008, 03:12 PM

Thanks, I do. I also ride there from my house so it's easy to inspect. If Section 5 is too wet I'll just poach the flower garden.

Stiff winds and sunshine bode well kemosabe.

Might wanna check this conditions post first...

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11411

fallingup

06-09-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm totally down for some Murph action....it is like the nicest day of life outside, any objections to riding Murph?

+1 you're correct - IT IS like the nicest day of life outside!!!

I'll be at Murphy too.

What time shall we say?... COL after?... of course!

pinkshirt

06-09-2008, 03:15 PM

hit the trail (murph) at 5:30 COL by 9?

Guest1

06-09-2008, 03:18 PM

T3h Soup is riding Theo around 7pm. All are invited, except bootsie.

Grain Belt and Heggies at the Legion are guaranteed.

Fixed it for ya.

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 03:18 PM

I'll bet Boots will be at COL at 7:30 at the latest.. Or at least what ever it takes for her to do one lap at Murphy..

hit the trail (murph) at 5:30 COL by 9?

soupboy

06-09-2008, 03:36 PM

hey der

Fixed it for ya.

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 03:42 PM

I totally could see Soupie having this as a poster in his office or garage.. Actually the whole cat/kitty collection - like: "Hang in There!"

hey der

manual63

06-09-2008, 03:50 PM

I am thinking about Theo, but am also pretty sure it's too wet. I am working on getting someone out there early to check on conditions.

If I get a solid answer, I will post up. It's super nice out......if we can't ride dirt it will be a big bummer.

manual63

06-09-2008, 04:04 PM

Posted in Leb Trail Condtions....

monday: parking lot closed, trail still closed.

Very likely that is Leb is too wet, both Murphy and Theo will be too wet.

Doesn't make me happy, but it is what it is.

Slimpee

06-09-2008, 04:05 PM

If I get a solid answer, I will post up. It's super nice out......if we can't ride dirt it will be a big bummer.

I'd be down w/ an urban ride or something. I need to get the kinks out of the KHS...

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 04:11 PM

Posted in Leb Trail Condtions....

Very likely that is Leb is too wet, both Murphy and Theo will be too wet.

Doesn't make me happy, but it is what it is.

It has happened more than a few times that one trail was open while others have been closed.
Actually wasn't just a week or two ago that Theo was closed and Leb was open (usually it's the opposite).
I'm not supporting riding a wet trail, I'm just saying we are calling it closed before someone actually checks it out..

I'd be down w/ an urban ride or something. I need to get the kinks out of the KHS...

If the Theo ride gets canceled, I'd be down - again not anything too far/fast - I've had my damn fill of road riding for a bit, but still wouldn't mind getting a little time in while it's so great out.

soupboy

06-09-2008, 04:11 PM

hey der

I totally could see Soupie having this as a poster in his office or garage.. Actually the whole cat/kitty collection - like: "Hang in There!"

fallingup

06-09-2008, 04:19 PM

I'll bet Boots will be at COL at 7:30 at the latest.. Or at least what ever it takes for her to do one lap at Murphy..

I'm sorry, but I don't feel the need to HAVE to necessarily do more than one lap... I like to ride my bike for however long I feel like riding my bike... I won't apologize... so yeah, I may be starting my COL at 7:30 after ONE lap! Dmonkey... don't judge me!!! :p:kiss:

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Ok... so is Murphy open or closed?... last I read it was open...

Pandl

06-09-2008, 04:19 PM

I've had my damn fill of road riding for a bit, but
How about some PB & J or PB & B?

rihaha

06-09-2008, 04:22 PM

I think Three Rivers took the sign down to stop the most ignorant of people but I think I will give it a look on my way to pick up my bike.and maybe send someone a message who can post conditions once I leave this computer.

OCary

06-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Peter Crabtree posted in Murphy trail conditions today that Three Rivers has deemed Murphy to be open today.
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21305&page=21

fallingup

06-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Peter Crabtree posted in Murphy trail conditions today that Three Rivers has deemed Murphy to be open today.
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21305&page=21

I too read that...

manual63

06-09-2008, 04:25 PM

I am not canceling any rides, I am just making sure people don't get their hopes up. Many times people will ride just because they drove a ways or made an effort to get to the trails.......you would be amazed how often I hear..."But I drove an hour to get here!".........:banghead:

Ish

06-09-2008, 04:25 PM

I think what Saundra is saying is that "just because you can, doesn't mean you should". Hopefully she can check it out first hand and report back so we can all stop guessing!

manual63

06-09-2008, 04:27 PM

so we can all stop guessing!

Yeah, it's tough when many of us are stuck at desks trying to figure out what the trails are like........not fun.....:incazzato:

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 04:30 PM

Actually - it's been so long since I've had PB&J or the PB&B - I was totally down with 'em.. Though I like real peanut butter more (as in all natural no extra sugar or what not).

How about some PB & J or PB & B?

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Just saying, even a half lap more.. Though that might be the cig's tell'n ya ones enough..

Have a good ride at Murphy (if open) we will be up here - at Theo or urban riding - then Legion..

I'm sorry, but I don't feel the need to HAVE to necessarily do more than one lap... I like to ride my bike for however long I feel like riding my bike... I won't apologize... so yeah, I may be starting my COL at 7:30 after ONE lap! Dmonkey... don't judge me!!! :p:kiss:

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Ok... so is Murphy open or closed?... last I read it was open...

fallingup

06-09-2008, 04:38 PM

Just saying, even a half lap more.. Though that might be the cig's tell'n ya ones enough..

Have a good ride at Murphy (if open) we will be up here - at Theo or urban riding - then Legion..

Oh it's ON Dirk Duane. Anytime I see you only pumping out one lap (which is quite often may I add...:nono:...)... prepare for relentless ridicule.

OCary

06-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Three Rivers trail conditions hotline (763-559-6778) has a message recorded today (June 9th) stating that mountain bike trails at Murphy are open.

Granted, I have no experience with 3Riv personnel other than giving them money for ski-passes, I would think that they would not have the trails open unless they believe that can be open. And I trust 3Riv more than arm-chair (office-chair) speculation.

Boots, see you in the COL.

pinkshirt

06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

mega woot....boots we are doing 2 laps, its so nice and i havent ridden in soo long, i'm dragging you with me

manual63

06-09-2008, 04:54 PM

Theo update soon!

Shawn Jeppesen is on his way to check out Theo for us. He will call me when he gets there and I will post up whether it's good to go or not.

Rep points for Shawn!!

Slimpee

06-09-2008, 04:56 PM

Theo update soon!

Sean Jeppesen is on his way to check out Theo for us. He will call me when he gets there and I will post up whether it's good to go or not.

Rep points for Sean!!

Word. He works from home but he's a busy dude!

NewTicker

06-09-2008, 05:06 PM

I'm up for Murphy. Going to be late though.

manual63

06-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Well.....just got a very bad report from Shawn....he just called me.....:mad:

Not only are the trails still muddy, tons of people have ridden it and done a lot of damage. He let out about 5 f-words on the phone.....I would say he was a bit upset, but it's the same old same old........:banghead:

Please stay off the trail today......thanks!

Know what this means? More maintenance for us.

charliebrown

06-09-2008, 05:20 PM

So is Murphy open? I thought I saw a post from Pete saying 3 rivers was going to open it this morning??? :confused:

manual63

06-09-2008, 05:24 PM

So is Murphy open? I thought I saw a post from Pete saying 3 rivers was going to open it this morning???

If you go back a few posts, I think people were being cautious of that report and will plan on inspecting the trail before they ride it. That was what I gathered anyway.

Slimpee

06-09-2008, 05:24 PM

I'd consider hitting up Murphy this evening. Anyone driving from South Minneapolis?

gtbikes

06-09-2008, 05:30 PM

I'd consider hitting up Murphy this evening. Anyone driving from South Minneapolis?

Yes, callemail bootsie....I have room for 3 bikes on top of car and more if we install trunk rack.

BikerKitty

06-09-2008, 05:32 PM

...I'd be down - again not anything too far/fast...

Hmmmm...and you're calling Bootsie lazy? Interesting.

I'd be down for Murphy but with gas at $3.92 a gallon, I'm doing a road ride around N/NE Mpls instead and then helping a friend work on his bike. And by helping, I mean keeping him company and handing him tools. ;)

Slimpee

06-09-2008, 05:33 PM

And by helping, I mean keeping him company and handing him tools. ;)

Sounds like a date!

Drew K.

06-09-2008, 05:37 PM

Drinking his beer as well???? ;)

Hmmmm...and you're calling Bootsie lazy? Interesting.

I'd be down for Murphy but with gas at $3.92 a gallon, I'm doing a road ride around N/NE Mpls instead and then helping a friend work on his bike. And by helping, I mean keeping him company and handing him tools. ;)

rihaha

06-09-2008, 05:41 PM

We're good to go! I talked to Pete Crabtree after his lap and he gave the ok to ride:banana:

rihaha

06-09-2008, 05:42 PM

Hmmmm...and you're calling Bootsie lazy? Interesting.

I'd be down for Murphy but with gas at $3.92 a gallon, I'm doing a road ride around N/NE Mpls instead and then helping a friend work on his bike. And by helping, I mean keeping him company and handing him tools. ;)

Come on April, you know you want to ride with me:kiss:

Pandl

06-09-2008, 05:43 PM

BikerKitty

06-09-2008, 05:44 PM

Sounds like a date!

If the biking shoe fits...cleat it!

:)

forum116

06-09-2008, 05:45 PM

so are you guys hitting up murphy

BikerKitty

06-09-2008, 05:46 PM

April, gas is $4.09 now...

:hit::shocked::cryin:

DMonkey

06-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Oh it's ON Dirk Duane. Anytime I see you only pumping out one lap (which is quite often may I add...:nono:...)... prepare for relentless ridicule.

What ever - I'll always ride at least a 1/2 a lap more than you now..

Hmmmm...and you're calling Bootsie lazy? Interesting.

I'd be down for Murphy but with gas at $3.92 a gallon, I'm doing a road ride around N/NE Mpls instead and then helping a friend work on his bike. And by helping, I mean keeping him company and handing him tools. ;)

Um - she didn't ride MS150 now, did she?
I have no idea how far/fast I will feel like riding, all I know is I want to be out enjoying this weather if this is the only good day this week.

There is no way I'm going to be making it down to Murph - it would be far too late by the time I got home and get my bike and drive back down there to be worth it (in time and gas).. Which totally bums me out, I really wanted off road today after all that blacktop riding.

BTW: avg price per gallon of gas in US is now over $4 - I don't even want to think what the price will be over the 4th.

Slimpee

06-09-2008, 06:09 PM

I'm out-work thing.

I might go out and terrorize South Minneapolis later, though!

krazykatie

06-09-2008, 06:39 PM

April, gas is $4.09 now...

holy schmoly:crazy2: I dont know if i will ever make down to murphy ever... unless i find a carpoolin buddy

soupboy

06-10-2008, 12:13 AM

We rode Theo backwards skidding the whole way.

Tuggs had beer. Baayootiful night for a road session.

rihaha

06-10-2008, 07:33 AM

You guys missed a great trail ride.

DMonkey

06-10-2008, 08:13 AM

Though I work in the SW, I do not live that way - it would have been 7:30 at the earliest I could be down there - and a hell of a lot of driving in rush hr traffic (both ways).. not my idea of fun.

I'm sure it was a good ride though.

Ours was decent, little ride on the bike paths which ended up at St. Anthony & Main (Tugg's) for barely-pop on the deck, then back.

You guys missed a great trail ride.

fallingup

06-10-2008, 09:41 AM

Ours was decent, little ride on the bike paths which ended up at St. Anthony & Main (Tugg's) for barely-pop on the deck, then back.

:zzz:sounds boring if you ask me...

:D:kiss:

I heart Murphy.