Mega Ride II discussion

[kabbie_cache]

For thoose of you who don't know about the Mega Tour pleas see # below for more info.

Its a little early, but I thought I would start planning a little earlier this year because there arent many dates open to do the Mega Tour this year. I also want to give people plenty of time to plan for the pain.

Sep 6 Gnome Fest
Sep 13 Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest
Sep 20 New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride next day
Sep 27 *
Oct 4 *
Oct 11 MORC Summit
Oct 18 *
Oct 25 *
Nov 1 ??? Halloween ride night before ???

I would like to do it on Sep. 27 or Oct. 4 to give us a few minutes more day light. I want to try and keep the same schedule of trails as last year.

# The Mega Tour is fun day of riding every trail in the "metro" that is open for rididng. Last year that was, Battle Creek-Salem Hills-Lebanon Hills-Murphy Hanrehan-River Bottoms-Theodore Wirth, and we did them in that order. We had 21 riders start, others joined and left at other trail, and finished with 5 at Theo. We did almost 50 miles of trail riding. You can join us or leave us at any trail you want, you dont have to do the whole thing.<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[charliebrown]

I am in again for the mega-ride, I did 3 of the 6 last year and it was really fun.

[Steven W.]

You can count me in for sure...if I don't have to work.

[danomyte]

If it's the 27th I think I'd be in for at least some of the trails.

I can understand not making the trip out to Hillside, but not Terrace? It's right on the way from Leb to Murphy.

[Slimpee]

I like the idea although I maybe be going home one of those weekends for a Nebraska football game.

If i'm around when it's scheduled i'd probably attend...no partying the night before either!

[kabbie_cache]

but not Terrace? It's right on the way from Leb to Murphy.

If I remember right, Terrace will be closed for the season by then. Thats why its not on the list.

[kabbie_cache]

Nebraska football game.

Tha is flag football right, LOL :banana:
Go little red !!!!!!!

[tacdad]

I'm a bit masochistic. I think I'll try this, and maybe finally meet a few of you?

[tkb608]

Sounds awesome. The 27th sounds good to me. I was a sad little no mega ride having camper last year due to scheduling and misguided priorities. This year I am in.

[Pandl]

I won't be able to make the Sept 27 or Oct 4. Have a GREAT time. I did last year!

[Shorty]

Be sure and put it on the MORC calendar when you get is set.

I look forward to seeing a rough schedule... I'm gonna try and make part of it.

[Shawno]

I should be in. I was exhausted after last year's event. Even after driving to each trail. And to think that we were going to try riding the WHOLE time.

[Slimpee]

I should be in. I was exhausted after last year's event. Even after driving to each trail. And to think that we were going to try riding the WHOLE time.

It was fun, though! I got my fourth wind on Theo. I thought we had a nice little pace going but then again, i'm not exactly Speed Racer!

[kabbie_cache]

I am still working on the planning of this.
I am going to be out of work for a couple weeks, and cant ride for at least 6 weeks.

[kabbie_cache]

Looks like its going to be October 25th.

I hope that works for every one.

[BG128]

Is that mea if so my wife & kids are going to out of town so I'm in:banana:!!!

[bash]

Wow, this sounds like fun. I'm giving it serious consideration!

[kabbie_cache]

The 25th is the weekend after MEA.

[Slimpee]

It's too close to Halloween again! I'll be too tempted to party!

[mnwildfan]

the 25th of oct works greaat for me, I will pencil it in.

[charliebrown]

Sounds like a good date...

[BG128]

I'm in for sure unless I can' make it.

[lostboy]

I'm a bit masochistic. I think I'll try this, and maybe finally meet a few of you?

I have the same idea floating in my head.

[BG128]

I'm hope that there is a slow fat group riding, so I can fit in.

[hops]

It's a little far out but I'll go ahead and commit. If I'm still in MN, I'll be there - start to finish, as long as there is not too much driving.

I'll start with the fast group - move to the slow group - then back to the exhausted, riding too fast, and crashing often group.

Or if there is only one moderate/slow group, all the better and less painful.

[kabbie_cache]

For the most part this is not a hammer fest.

You can also join or leave at any trail. When it gets closer to time I will post up a contact info. I am even thinking about getting a volunteer to do parking lot duty to let peole know when and where we are.

Last year we also had a lunch break after Leb. Hills.

I am also consideing an earlier than 8am start. I would like to have a little more daylight towards the end of the ride.

[hops]

For the most part this is not a hammer fest.

All the better.

[Slimpee]

I am also consideing an earlier than 8am start. I would like to have a little more daylight towards the end of the ride.

I agree.

[kabbie_cache]

As of right now this is still on for October 25th.

I will need to have a fully functional bike by then, but the ride will happen.

[BG128]

I don't know how much my poor body will take, but I'm lookeing forward to finding out.

[Josh K]

I'm in for the ride, I did 3 of 6 last year and would have finsihed but I had to work :banghead:

Any day but a saturday!

[Ken Earley]

October 25th works for me. Count me in.

[kabbie_cache]

Just wanted to bump this thread again.

October 25th will soon be here.

[mnwildfan]

i am in

[timmy]

I should be able to do this.

[charliebrown]

I will be there for some of it...

[flutterbyes]

Any idea of a schedule yet? I might be in for some or all of this. :)

[kabbie_cache]

I have been looking over the thread from last year and here is what I have come up with.

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide.

Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.

1 1/2 hours Trail 2 hours
8:00 Bat. Crk. 8:00
9:30 Salem 10:00
11:00 Lebanon 12:00
12:30 Lunch 2:00
2:00 Murph 3:00
3:30 Riv. Bot. 5:00
5:00 Theo Wirth 7:00
6:30 Finished 9:00

I will post more later.

[BG128]

Anyone from the south metro that wants to car pool just pm me I have a truck that can haul at least 3-4 bikes

[mara]

Just wanted to bump this thread again.

October 25th will soon be here.

I *hope* to be biking again by then and have it on my calendar. What a fun way to wrap up the season!

[Steven W.]

I am hoping to attend some/most/all of this. Thanks for your hard work Travis.

[Slimpee]

This is a helluva time! I may be attending a Nebraska football game that weekend but if i'm not i'll be doing this!

[Pink Pony]

For thoose of you who don't know about the Mega Tour pleas see # below for more info.

Its a little early, but I thought I would start planning a little earlier this year because there arent many dates open to do the Mega Tour this year. I also want to give people plenty of time to plan for the pain.

Sep 6 Gnome Fest
Sep 13 Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest
Sep 20 New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride next day
Sep 27 *
Oct 4 *
Oct 11 MORC Summit
Oct 18 *
Oct 25 *
Nov 1 ??? Halloween ride night before ???

I would like to do it on Sep. 27 or Oct. 4 to give us a few minutes more day light. I want to try and keep the same schedule of trails as last year.

# The Mega Tour is fun day of riding every trail in the "metro" that is open for rididng. Last year that was, Battle Creek-Salem Hills-Lebanon Hills-Murphy Hanrehan-River Bottoms-Theodore Wirth, and we did them in that order. We had 21 riders start, others joined and left at other trail, and finished with 5 at Theo. We did almost 50 miles of trail riding. You can join us or leave us at any trail you want, you dont have to do the whole thing.<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
can someone make a google calendar of this stuff
that way we see the updates. im in

[wildkona]

I want to do this again this year!!!

[Nutmeg]

can someone make a google calendar of this stuff
that way we see the updates. im in

How 'bout the MORC calendar?

[kabbie_cache]

Just messing around today and came up with this. I may change it a little, not sure yet though.

[Tomg]

Looks more like pouring in the pain medication. Although most people don't know what a pull top beer can looks like anymore...

[Slimpee]

Stickers again this year?

[kabbie_cache]

Stickers again this year?

Maybe not stickers, but I am working on something. :nono:

[Pandl]

Maybe not stickers, but I am working on something. :nono:
Something?

Is that a typo in lebanon hills? Not really a typo, but cap thing? Or, maybe its meant to be that way...

[kabbie_cache]

Something?

Is that a typo in lebanon hills? Not really a typo, but cap thing? Or, maybe its meant to be that way...

Its a typo :banghead: thanks for catching it.

[Shawno]

You might want to check the Hanrehan spelling too.

[kabbie_cache]

New improved and updated.

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/537/thumbs/2008_8X8.jpg (http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7192)

Feel free to print and pass along to others.

[OCary]

New improved and updated.

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/537/thumbs/2008_8X8.jpg (http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7192)

Feel free to print and pass along to others.

Might want to check your month there. :D

[kabbie_cache]

Might want to check your month there. :D

Thats what happens when you do this stuff at work and get distracted.

[Ken Earley]

New improved and updated.

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/537/thumbs/2008_8X8.jpg (http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7192)

Feel free to print and pass along to others.

That's an interesting mountain bike on the can there. I wonder if it had front shocks? :D

[kabbie_cache]

If it isnt right this time, it will have to wait till tonight. :banghead:

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/537/thumbs/2008_8X8_copy.jpg (http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7193)

Like I said before, feel free to print and pass along to others.

[kabbie_cache]

That's an interesting mountain bike on the can there. I wonder if it had front shocks? :D


Its a spoof of the Fat Tire bottles. :beerme:

Because your going to need one when your done. :laugh:

[stuntjunkie]

being that I got stuck working saturdays I'll only be able to hit Theo, what time you guys think you'll be arriving there?

[kabbie_cache]

I have been looking over the thread from last year and here is what I have come up with.

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide.

Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.

1 1/2 hours Trail 2 hours
8:00 Bat. Crk. 8:00
9:30 Salem 10:00
11:00 Lebanon 12:00
12:30 Lunch 2:00
2:00 Murph 3:00
3:30 Riv. Bot. 5:00
5:00 Theo Wirth 7:00
6:30 Finished 9:00

I will post more later.


Remember this is just an guess as to where and when we will be. I will post up my phone number as we get closer to the date.

Also you can join or leave at any of the trails. The more the merrier.

Only 11 days to go !!!!!!!
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[Tomg]

I in. Would like to do the whole thing but need to see what the weekend brings for projects around home that need to be done.

[kabbie_cache]

I in. Would like to do the whole thing but need to see what the weekend brings for projects around home that need to be done.


This goes for everyone .....

CANCEL ALL PROJECTS AND RIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

[wildkona]

Anyone able to give me a ride form Minneapolis to battle creek?

[curt c]

I can come and get you. I live in Cottage Grove, just pm me directions or give me a call 651-238-5008

[BG128]

Anyone in south metro (Lakeville,Farmington,Apple Valley,Burnsville, ect.) want to ride share. I have a truck & can fit at least 3 bikes.

[kabbie_cache]

Anyone wanting to car pool from Battle Creek I will have 1 open spot.

10 days to go !!!!!!!

[rihaha]

I might go to a few trails, but I don't think I can do a trail in less than an hour. Im going to enjoy the ride and do the whole trail if I can.

[kabbie_cache]

I might go to a few trails, but I don't think I can do a trail in less than an hour. Im going to enjoy the ride and do the whole trail if I can.

About the only trail that will be done in less than an hour would be Theo.
I wont leave the trail untill I know everyone is back to the lot.

[rihaha]

Just looking at the time line it seemed that you were only giving Murphy and Leb an hour.

[Hetter]

I'll be meeting everyone at leb. Is 11 the time your going to leave the lot? May I ask whats for lunch also?:crazy2:

[Pandl]

I'll be meeting everyone at leb. Is 11 the time your going to leave the lot? May I ask whats for lunch also?:crazy2:
Last year, everyone was in charge for their own lunch. There are a lot of fast food places between Leb & Murphy, or you could bring your own.

11 is the expected time. but, that can change. Might wanna get a number from someonewho will be riding the trail before Leb to make sure.

[kabbie_cache]

Here is my number

651
434
7130

I will have phone on me during the entire ride.

You can call me with questions or to tell me your meeting us some where.

[kabbie_cache]

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide.

Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.

All times are estimates, acctual time WILL vary.
1 1/2 hours Trail 2 hours
8:00 Bat. Crk. 8:00
9:30 Salem 10:00
11:00 Lebanon 12:00
12:30 Lunch 2:00
2:00 Murph 3:00
3:30 Riv. Bot. 5:00
5:00 Theo Wirth 7:00
6:30 Finished 9:00

I will post more later.<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[kabbie_cache]

Here is a "Road Map" from google that I am working on.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11

It shows how to get from one trail to the other.

Its a work in progress, I need to add a few things so check back again.

[Shawno]

I don't see no map.

[Pandl]

I don't see no map.
+1 ?

[kabbie_cache]

Its there now and here.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11

I added some restraunts to it more stuff to be added later.

[goatgirl]

I have been looking through the posts and did not see information about point to point. Are you driving from one trial head to the other or are you biking? I am going out on a limb here and assuming that you are driving. If so, count me and Rodney in! We did something like this years ago and it was very fun. :banana:

[kabbie_cache]

I have been looking through the posts and did not see information about point to point. Are you driving from one trial head to the other or are you biking? I am going out on a limb here and assuming that you are driving. If so, count me and Rodney in! We did something like this years ago and it was very fun. :banana:

We will drive from trail to trail.

[kabbie_cache]

8:00 am October 25, 2008

Please post up (even if you have before) if you plan to ride with us. Please let me know what trail you plan to meet the group at. I am going to have a list of names at each trail, so that no one gets left behind or misses the ride.

We will start the ride at 8:00 from the Battle Creek Rec. Center lot. The Rec. Center is not open on the weekends so you will not be able to change in there. There will be no restroom avalible.

A lunch stop is planned for after Lebanon Hills. There are a few places to eat close to Leb. Some are shown on the map http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11.

If you need to find us on the day of the ride, you can call me at 651, 434, 7130. I will have the phone with me the whole ride.

If you plann to ride the River Bottoms and/or Theodore Wirth please bring at least a head light. Last year it was dark by the time we got to Theo and it was dark in places along the River Bottoms.

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide (http://www.morcmtb.org/trailreviews/index.html).

All times are estimates, acctual time WILL vary.
Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.


If you don't know how to get from trail to trail here is a map with the shortest routes. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11

[wildkona]

I am in!!!

[Shawno]

I should be able to ride all of the trails.

[Slimpee]

I still don't know if i'm going to Nebraska for a football game that weekend...if i'm not, i'm in!

[swen™]

I am in for the entire ride.
I need to find a car pool though starting after the BC ride.....

[BG128]

I am in for the entire ride.
I need to find a car pool though starting after the BC ride.....
Your more than welcome to ride with me. Just pm me.

[curt c]

I' m in and trying for the whole ride

[innovative_edge]

I'll be there!

[kabbie_cache]

Of all of you that have posted are you all riding the whole ride ?

[Shawno]

I am in for the entire ride.
I need to find a car pool though starting after the BC ride.....

I should have room.

[G ***]

I am hoping to make it with one or two others but we are only able to do the pre-lunch session of battle --> Lebanon

[Josh K]

I'll be there through Leb, then I need to go to work :(

[bigwheel]

Looks like the River Bottoms section just east of Lyndale is going to still be closed during the Mega Ride. SInce the area between the raft and lyndale is mostly dirt road, it might make sense to just ride to/from the raft like we did last year.

(I still don't know if I'll be in town to do the ride. Doubtful.)

[kabbie_cache]

Looks like the River Bottoms section just east of Lyndale is going to still be closed during the Mega Ride. SInce the area between the raft and lyndale is mostly dirt road, it might make sense to just ride to/from the raft like we did last year.

(I still don't know if I'll be in town to do the ride. Doubtful.)

That was the plan. Just to ride from the Bloomington Ferry side to the raft and back.

Thanks for reminding me about that.

[OCary]

Anybody still got space for 1 more? I live near Theo, but could drop my car anywhere.

[kabbie_cache]

I gave Brett my open spot.

[Tomg]

I'll have space for 2 others on my rack for the rest of the ride for anyone that can make it to the BC start.

[Ken Earley]

I'm in for the entire ride. I have room for one and I live in the Nokomis area. PM me if you need a ride.

[kabbie_cache]

I hate to even bring this up, but if it rains, snows or its to wet to ride, the rain date will be Nov 8th. If that doesn't work we will have to wait till the spring.

[Pandl]

I hate to even bring this up, but if it rains, snows or its to wet to ride, the rain date will be Nov 8th. If that doesn't work we will have to wait till the spring.
Hmm, the day after my dr appt to have my foot looked at....

[tkb608]

I'm in for the whole ride. Live in NE Minneapolis and have one extra tray on my roof rack. PM me live within 10 miles of NE Mpls and want to car pool.

[At the Gates 2121]

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide.

Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.

All times are estimates, acctual time WILL vary.
1 1/2 hours Trail 2 hours
8:00 Bat. Crk. 8:00
9:30 Salem 10:00
11:00 Lebanon 12:00
12:30 Lunch 2:00
2:00 Murph 3:00
3:30 Riv. Bot. 5:00
5:00 Theo Wirth 7:00
6:30 Finished 9:00

I will post more later.<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
what no terrace oaks and hillside Omdahl I would protest the boycott of your trail

[Shawno]

Terrace Oaks usually closes in late October. Hillside would be an awesome addition, but the distance from the other trails makes it difficult to add. The original intention of the Megaride was to literally ride to/on all of the trails listed, instead of driving. I think that someone should organize the same type of ride, but with the trails North of the metro (Hillside, Jail Trail, Milaca, etc.)

[manual63]

I think that someone should organize the same type of ride, but with the trails North of the metro (Hillside, Jail Trail, Milaca, etc.)

Mini mara hijack: I think it would be a great idea to hit Milaca, Monticello, Jail Trail and Hillside (although I'm not sure I could survive Hilliside when tired; I can barely make it through as it is) in one day. We could combine it with our annual "orange vest" ride. I vote for any Saturday after November 1, since earlier would conflict with pre-established MORCey rides.

Unhijack: I can't wait for the mega ride! Shad and I are planning to ride the whole thing although now that I've postied publicly that I plan on making a ride, an asteroid will probably fall out of the sky early Saturday morning, squish my bike, and prevent me from making it ;)

[nigel]

Terrace Oaks usually closes in late October.

Closes Last day of October now!

[kabbie_cache]

I was unaware of Terrace being open that long when I started planning. I also wanted keep the same schedule as last year.

[Jessica]

Not that will impact the ride hugely, but just and FYI that 35W will be closed from 94 to 62 next weekend. At least, that is what the Kare11 website is saying.

[kabbie_cache]

Heres the list of riders I have so far.

Doing the whole ride
Travis Miller
Tom Baxter
Shawn Turner
Curt Arrigoni
Brett Swenson
Steve Allstot
Shad Holland
Mara Larson
Ken Earley

BC - Lebanon
Joshua Kleve
Garrett Beck

Riding ???
Neil O Cary
Jake Szymanski
Justin Kalemkiarian
Joshua Abrahamson


8:00 am October 25, 2008

Please post up if you plan to ride with us. Please let me know what trail you plan to meet the group at. I am going to have a list of names at each trail, so that no one gets left behind or misses the ride.

We will start the ride at 8:00 from the Battle Creek Rec. Center lot. The Rec. Center is not open on the weekends so you will not be able to change in there. There will be no restroom avalible.

A lunch stop is planned for after Lebanon Hills. There are a few places to eat close to Leb. Some are shown on the map http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...39453&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11).

If you need to find us on the day of the ride, you can call me at 651, 434, 7130. I will have the phone with me the whole ride.

If you plann to ride the River Bottoms and/or Theodore Wirth please bring at least a head light. Last year it was dark by the time we got to Theo and it was dark in places along the River Bottoms.

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide (http://www.morcmtb.org/trailreviews/index.html).

All times are estimates, acctual time WILL vary.
Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.


If you don't know how to get from trail to trail here is a map with the shortest routes. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...39453&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11)
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[coriemtbiker]

Hey Travis! Please add Anne Grabowski and myself to your ride list :D

[At the Gates 2121]

Terrace Oaks usually closes in late October. Hillside would be an awesome addition, but the distance from the other trails makes it difficult to add. The original intention of the Megaride was to literally ride to/on all of the trails listed, instead of driving. I think that someone should organize the same type of ride, but with the trails North of the metro (Hillside, Jail Trail, Milaca, etc.)



Posted via Mobile Devicehillside is 22 minutes from theo its not that far ... Milaca hillside the jail trail and monticello ouch that would hurt the bog moster got me good yesterday

[chiquito]

Travis, add me to the whole ride as well.

[transplant]

I do believe I'm in for the first 3 trails, BC, Leb and Salem. Can tote another bike or two for those if needed.

[kabbie_cache]

Heres the list of riders I have so far.

Doing the whole ride
Travis Miller
Tom Baxter
Shawn Turner
Tom Gehring
Curt Arrigoni
Brett Swenson
Steve Allstot
Shad Holland
Mara Larson
Ken Earley
Corie Berrigan
Anne Grabowski
Gabriel Garcia

BC - Lebanon
Joshua Kleve
Garrett Beck
Tom Morrissey

Riding ???
Neil O Cary
Jake Szymanski
Justin Kalemkiarian
Joshua Abrahamson


8:00 am October 25, 2008

Please post up if you plan to ride with us. Please let me know what trail you plan to meet the group at. I am going to have a list of names at each trail, so that no one gets left behind or misses the ride.

We will start the ride at 8:00 from the Battle Creek Rec. Center lot. The Rec. Center is not open on the weekends so you will not be able to change in there. There will be no restroom avalible.

A lunch stop is planned for after Lebanon Hills. There are a few places to eat close to Leb. Some are shown on the map http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...39453&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11).

If you need to find us on the day of the ride, you can call me at 651, 434, 7130. I will have the phone with me the whole ride.

If you plann to ride the River Bottoms and/or Theodore Wirth please bring at least a head light. Last year it was dark by the time we got to Theo and it was dark in places along the River Bottoms.

This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the This is the order of the ride with trail length and average lap times as posted in the trail guide (http://www.morcmtb.org/trailreviews/index.html).

All times are estimates, acctual time WILL vary.
Battle Creek 7-10 miles/25-50 minutes (8:00am start 30 minutes earlier from last year)

Salem Hills 4.3 miles

Lebanon Hills 9.5 miles (not sure if this includes new section)

LUNCH 0.0 miles/30-60 minutes

Murphy Hanrehan 10 miles/45-90 minutes

River Bottoms 11 miles one way/45-90 minutes (last year only rode to 9 mile creek and back)

Theodore Wirth 4.3 miles/20-40 minutes (hopefully before dark but bring lights anyway)

I was trying to come up with a time frame that we might be at each trail. I thought a good number to go with was 1 1/2 -2 hours per trail. This includes travel to each trail. This is just an estimate.


If you don't know how to get from trail to trail here is a map with the shortest routes. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...39453&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11)

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[kabbie_cache]

Its a week out but the forcast is looking good for Saturday !!!!!!

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind between 10 and 13 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind between 5 and 8 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

[redd0019]

I'm interested and so is my SO, we just need to figure out if we can make it work, I need to be at work at 12:00pm

[kabbie_cache]

I'm interested and so is my SO, we just need to figure out if we can make it work, I need to be at work at 12:00pm

You could get Battle Creek and Salem in.

[innovative_edge]

I am still planning on riding the whole thing or until it gets dark since I don't have a headlight. David Seifert has yet to get back to me on whether he's down ride as well. If he comes he may have an extra headlight for me and we would do the whole ride.

[Slimpee]

I am tentatively in for BC-Murphy...

[Tomg]

I am still planning on riding the whole thing or until it gets dark since I don't have a headlight. David Seifert has yet to get back to me on whether he's down ride as well. If he comes he may have an extra headlight for me and we would do the whole ride.

Jake, I have an extra handlebar light I can bring if you need it. I'm planning on riding the whole thing.

[innovative_edge]

Jake, I have an extra handlebar light I can bring if you need it. I'm planning on riding the whole thing.

Thanks Tom! If you've got the extra light I'll definitely ride the whole thing!

[coriemtbiker]

If you don't know how to get from trail to trail here is a map with the shortest routes. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...39453&t=h&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057605110033128219.0004594cab0a07b66803a&ll=44.892364,-93.245773&spn=0.23787,0.439453&t=h&z=11)

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Travis! Your Google map is cool!! :cool:

[kabbie_cache]

Weather forcast is not looking real good, but as of right now the ride is on.
When I get back to town on Friday I will check the trail conditions and post up.

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East southeast wind around 11 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. East southeast wind between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm.

Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind at 5 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind between 5 and 13 mph.

[Josh K]

Look at the bright side, they are almost always wrong. If they predicted 70 and sunny I wouldn't bother showing up becusae you know it would rain. The way they're prediciting this, it'll be 75, sunny with a ligth southerly breeze.

[torisspacedog]

Travis add my name to the list I'm willing to attempt this. Sounds like fun,yeah sorta like the death march ,yeah right.

[Slimpee]

I hope this happens. I think i'll bring the Kona SS for a shake down run at Salem and Leb and bring the Klein for BC and Murph...

[leobic]

i did the mega ride last year through murpny and had a great time. i'm planning on giving it a go until somewhere around dark. so maybe that is through murphy or so. does a rainy friday limit the trail possibilities for saturday? it seems murphy for one doesn't like to see people out and about after serious rain.

[Pandl]

i did the mega ride last year through murpny and had a great time. i'm planning on giving it a go until somewhere around dark. so maybe that is through murphy or so. does a rainy friday limit the trail possibilities for saturday? it seems murphy for one doesn't like to see people out and about after serious rain.
Non of these trails like people on them until they are dry. Have to wait until someone has checked to trails to see if this is on. Seems unlikely, giving the rain we had last night, and now trails taking 24-36 hours to dry with cooler temps. Keep your fingers crossed!

[Josh K]

I'm still hoping we get it in, I've got another buddy coming so +1 more to the list, BC-Leb

[bigwheel]

I'm out for sure. Heading north this morning to kill some trees.

Weather is not looking good for a trail ride tomorrow. Wet right now, showers today, showers tonight, and showers tomorrow morning.

[tkb608]

Is it safe to assume that this isn't gonna happen. I don't imagine any of trails will be dry by tomorrow morning.

[Josh K]

Well it's been sunny and windy for the latter half of today. Who's going to make the offical word - Travis?

[manual63]

There is a 60% chance of rain overnight. We are hitting a lot of trails tomorrow and I know Theo will be very borderline tomorrow and certainly a no-go if it rains at all overnight.

So let's hope for no rain and good reports from the other trails on this ride.

[manual63]

I just got word about Theo trail conditions and it is currently too wet to ride, but if no rain might be good by tomorrow.

My fear is that Theo is one of the fastest drying trails in the metro. I know Battle Creek, Leb, and maybe even Murphy take a bit longer to dry out.

So someone needs to make a call, but it's not looking too good at this point......:cryin:

[Tomg]

I stopped by BC on my way home. It is border line ridable right now. Any rain is going to be a problem. I'm wondering about Murphy and Leb even if it doesn't rain tonight? Any input from the Murphy or Leb Stewards?

BTW, BC dries very fast as a whole. Very good drainage and all the pesky sand.

[kabbie_cache]

Sorry everyone I just got back in to town.

I drove by Leb this evening and it was open but only a couple cars there ????

The National Weather Service is saying a 60% chance for 0.12 inches of rain.

I have checked the trail conditions page and it looks like if it doesn't rain tonight we should be ok.

We can proced with caution and check the trails before we ride them.

I will post-up before I leave in the morning to post any last minute changes.

[Josh K]

Great, thanks Travis. I might try to give you a call before I leave tomorrow. I don't want to drive 80 miles and pick up two guys along the way and be the only one that shows at BC.

[kabbie_cache]

651

434

7130

[G ***]

There is a pretty massive cell extending almost from Fargo to Sioux Falls and heading directly East. The center of the cell is the worst part and it is south of the metro right now but it appears to be drifitng right towards us. Bummed, totally bummed right now.

[kabbie_cache]

The rain in western Minnesota is moving south. The rain between Hayward WI. and St Cloud is headed west, with a little move to the south west. It is moving in a counter clockwise motion around the low pressure thats sitting almost on top of us. This low will move to the east over night. Thats why there is a 60% chance of rain.

With that said I dont want to cancel at this time I will keep an I on the radar over night.

[goatgirl]

Rodney and I still want to ride tomorrow. Battle Creek is pretty sandy and so is Harmon park so if theo is good they will be too. I say let er roll. We will give you a call, Travis in the morning for a final word.

Lisa :banana:

[G ***]

Not sure what service you r using but I use a pretty reliable one. I am looking at the entire midwest and there is rain in the dakota's, duluth, madison, etc. All of it is moving directly east with a slight northern push to it. Nothing is moving west and at this point it looks like cell in the dakotas will hit us but the intense part of the cell may miss us unless it turns north more between now and then. Unfortunately the cell appears large enough to soak the trails which we all know all already borderline. Still hoping to ride but it doesnt look good

[Slimpee]

As of 5 seconds ago Weather Underground's radar looked like this:

http://icons.wunderground.com/data/640x480/2xradara3.gif

*crossing fingers*

[Bruzer]

Been lurking on this thread for a while now, I couldn't commit but it looks like my Saturday has cleared up. This ride looks like fun, and I would very much like to participate. I also have a long distance to drive (over 70 miles) and would appreciate as much advanced notice as possible.

Travis looks to be the organizer and I will look for his posts in the morning, or give a call to the number.

Thanks,

- Bruzer

[kabbie_cache]

I will update

at midnight

and by 6:15 am.

[Josh K]

Rock on, thanks again for all your hard work Travis :banana:

[kabbie_cache]

CANCELLED

After watching the radar and knowing how far some people have to drive, I think its best to cacel the ride.

I have however come up with a "paved" ride of 20 miles. It is the Gateway trail. We would start at Lake Phalen and ride 10 miles out then come back. There are a few places off the trail to have lunch/take break at. This trail goes through a veriety of urban, suburban and forested areas.

We would be meet by car at road crossings along the way to make sure every one is doing ok.

We would start at about noon and be done before dark.

Here is a map of the route http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=45.062495,-92.926311&spn=0.003835,0.009613&t=h&z=17&msid=107057605110033128219.00045a0b4918a2d94a66d

If 10 people post up that want to ride we will do it.

[Slimpee]

Dang. I already made sandwiches!

[Jessica]

Dang. I already made sandwiches!

Now you can have road side sandwiches!

Travis - Hope you get some peeps for the road ride. I'd love to join in but it is my weekend to work. In the spirit of the megaride weekend, I will be biking to work though (23 miles round trip).

[Ken Earley]

Damn! What a bummer! I'm in for the alternate ride, though. Let's make the best of it.

[torisspacedog]

Hey I'll do the road trip also but I gotta know by 9:30-10:00 to make it. Hope something works.

[swen™]

Canceled? There was no rain last night in the BC area and judging by the forecast there does not appear to be any rain for the rest of the day. Maybe just a later start so that people have time to come out and we skip a couple of trails that are too wet?

[manual63]

Maybe just a later start so that people have time to come out and we skip a couple of trails that are too wet?

That sounds like an okay plan. Anyone else up for this idea? Start around 10 or so maybe?

[BG128]

I would be up for that. I just went out & checked no rain in Farmington. say a Leb, M/H, Theo ride

[Shawno]

My grass in Woodbury is still wet. With all of the leaf litter on the trails, I would assume that they will be wet as well. I think that Travis did the right thing in cancelling. I am out for the road ride. There is always the backup date for the Mega Ride.

[manual63]

My grass in Woodbury is still wet. With all of the leaf litter on the trails, I would assume that they will be wet as well. I think that Travis did the right thing in cancelling. I am out for the road ride. There is always the backup date for the Mega Ride.

Probably a good call. Without solid info on trail conditions, it's really tough to know if they are dry. Do we have a backup date? Travis?

[kabbie_cache]

I made the call to cancel this based on radar showing rain moving in.

The make-up date is Nov. 8th.

I will wait till around 10:00am to see if there is enough intrest in the road ride. would like to have around 10 or more to ride.

[Steven W.]

I will wait till around 10:00am to see if there is enough intrest in the road ride. would like to have around 10 or more to ride.

I'd say even if you don't hit your 10 people minimum, do the ride. Even with 5 it would be fun. I say that knowing I can't ride and wishing I could. Hope you guys hit the road!

[Ken Earley]

All I know is that I want to ride my bike today. I'll ride laps around my house if I have to :)

But really, I'm down for whatever we can do. I'm still in for the road ride, but if that doesn't pan out, I would be interested in any group ride, on just one trail or as many as are ridable.

[transplant]

I'm a maybe at this point. About 75% sure I'll be there. So far.

[kabbie_cache]

Onlt 3 as of right now.

Ken
Mark
Tom

[Josh K]

I'm not going to be able to hit up the road ride, but I'm in for the whole thing on the 8th!

[transplant]

2 now :cryin:. Having spent most of the week out of town, I need to catch up on the "honey do".

COME ON NOVEMBER 8TH! Maybe I can hit the whole thing that day.

[manual63]

All I know is that I want to ride my bike today. I'll ride laps around my house if I have to :)

I know how you feel. mara and I will probably hit the road today. 20 miles is a bit short, my work commute is more than that.....;)

Might want to do chores and such on 2 wheels today, we'll see.

Let's hope we have good weather on Nov 8th!!

[Slimpee]

Anyone wanna ride Leb and maybe another starting around 10 am today?

If it's open, of course!

[gopherhockey]

Nov. 8 is the yearly MORC Board planning meeting so the board is out... but maybe late afternoon people can tag in on the ride somewhere.

[Ken Earley]

Anyone wanna ride Leb and maybe another starting around 10 am today?

If it's open, of course!

I would be in for that. But could we make it a little later? Like noon? I've already opted in for the road ride and I'm going to wait to see if that is going to happen.

Travis - How long are you going to wait until you decide whether we are doing the road ride?

[Ken Earley]

I made the call to cancel this based on radar showing rain moving in.

The make-up date is Nov. 8th.

I will wait till around 10:00am to see if there is enough intrest in the road ride. would like to have around 10 or more to ride.

I have prior commitments at 1pm on the 8th. I'll have to join you for the morning portion only.

[kabbie_cache]

I was going to wait til 10:00, but it looks like I will just cancell it.

Paved ride cancelled.

If there is a group ride today I might join that.

[swen™]

The REAL deer hunting opener is that weekend or given the out come of the election, packing for my move to Canada... I am out for the 8th.

[Ken Earley]

Okay. Let's try for a group ride at 11:00 or 12:00 at Lebanon Hills, or whatever trail is dry enough and open!

[manual63]

John Lundell just reminded me that the MORC Strategic Planning Meeting is on the 8th. Any chance the Mega Ride II can be a different date?

[swen™]

I am going to take a walk around the BC trails. If they are dry I would be interested in a ride around 11-12-1. Most of BC dries quickly, my only concern is the great new luge trail as it is not packed down that well.
I will post back when I return.

[Slimpee]

There's a football game I want to watch at 11:30 but I s'pose I could ride Leb at 11.

Anyone for Leb at 11?

[innovative_edge]

If the group ride around 11 or 12 happens I'm in!

[Ken Earley]

So. It looks like we have 3 (maybe 4) people for Lebanon Hills at 11am. Now if only we could get official word if the trails are dry enough....

I'm willing to chance it even if we don't get a trail update. I'll be leaving my place, around 10:20 and be in the lot by 10:40. If it's too wet to ride, we can go to Old Chicago for lunch or something (or just go home and cry :cryin:).

[innovative_edge]

Sounds like a plan to me. I all for checking it out. I just want to ride so bad!

[Ken Earley]

This is the latest post for the Lebanon Hills trail conditions by Gopherhockey:

Best guess is it will be soft but probably not trail damaging if ridden lightly. If someone goes out and gives it a try please post up.

[innovative_edge]

Well, I'm gonna head out in like 5. I've got a silver VW Golf. Hope to see some people there!

[Slimpee]

I'll be leaving in 10 or so. Driving a black Olds Aurora riding a tan Kona w/ red grips.

[swen™]

I just walked around BC and it is in pretty good shape. 2 riders came down the luge trail and barely left a tread mark. I will be going out at 1 if anyone is interested.

[Josh K]

What about having the Mega Ride next saturday and the last ride is the Murphy Night Ride (incorporating the two events)? I know it's a little more out of the way but I think it'd be a great cap to an awesome ride.

[G ***]

Not a bad idea Joshua. Looking forward to the Murphy night ride.

[kabbie_cache]

Do to my work schedule the 8th is the only day I can do the ride.