Lebanon Hills Group Rides

[socrates]

Ok...I'm curious...since Chris and I had a 30 sec conversation in person without knowing we knew each other (at least online)


Who's going to be riding Leb tonight?

I'm planning on being there around 6pm (ish) - 7pm (ish)

I'll be the guy with the really cool Escape with a Yakima Roof Rack (and not because it's cool looking either)

[Trevize1138]

Originally posted by socrates

I'll be the guy with the really cool Escape ...

ROTFLMAO!!!! A cool Escape! Oh man ... that's priceless ... :crazy:

Hmm ... are you sure about tonight? Looks like rain to me. :confused:

http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/55408

How 'bout a group ride next week? Next Monday or Tuesday? Hell, all of next week is open for me ... the wedding will be done! :banana:

If anybody ever wonders if I'm there at the time, just look for the black-and-tan Impreza Outback with the same words as my sinature here in the back window ;) :

[KleinCrazy]

I had planned to be there with a couple of friends doing some video work.

But with the light quality and the chance of rain, I might put it off.

We are planning a ride at 11:00am ish at the Farm on Saturday.

L8er
James

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
ROTFLMAO!!!! A cool Escape! Oh man ... that's priceless ... :crazy:

Hmm ... are you sure about tonight? Looks like rain to me. :confused:

http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/55408

How 'bout a group ride next week? Next Monday or Tuesday? Hell, all of next week is open for me ... the wedding will be done! :banana:

If anybody ever wonders if I'm there at the time, just look for the black-and-tan Impreza Outback with the same words as my sinature here in the back window ;) :

Wow...I knew there was a chance for rain but according to intellicast.com it's raining at my home right now (I'm only about 5 miles north)...looks like Leb is getting some right now too...oh well

How's Tuesday for a group ride?

[Trevize1138]

Originally posted by socrates
Wow...I knew there was a chance for rain but according to intellicast.com it's raining at my home right now (I'm only about 5 miles north)...looks like Leb is getting some right now too...oh well

How's Tuesday for a group ride?

You mean next tuesday? Would work for me.

I'm still keeping tonight in mind, though. I'll watch that weather closely this afternoon. The rain seems spotty, so we might get lucky. Plus, a friend of mine wants to go riding there tonight.

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
You mean next tuesday? Would work for me.



Yes I mean T-U-E-S-D-A-Y August 12th

[Trevize1138]

Originally posted by socrates
Yes I mean T-U-E-S-D-A-Y August 12th

Or, do you mean next NEXT Tuesday? How 'bout the Tuesday anterior to the following Tuesday of the second week?

:crazy:

You know, with no trail work going on in August, maybe we'll get a nice tribe of riders out there comprised of the usual Tuesday night trail workers? :cool:

[cheese4brains]

Weather ...

Here's a good site for animated radar:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kmpx.shtml
For short term forecasts (<6hr), looking at radar is usually just as good or better than any forecast you'll find on the web.

[socrates]

Originally posted by cheese4brains
Weather ...

Here's a good site for animated radar:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kmpx.shtml
For short term forecasts (<6hr), looking at radar is usually just as good or better than any forecast you'll find on the web.
Personally I like this one better

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=usmnct23446&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=RadarImagery&product=RegionalRadarLoop&prodnav=none

[Trevize1138]

Well, I'm of the opinion that the whole area has been very lightly sprinkled with raindrops and it's passing now so by the time we get to the trail at 6 it'll be very rideable =)

Takin' my friend Andy down there and I think Shad is joining us tonight, too.

See ya there! :banana:

[KleinCrazy]

WhooHoo

I get to get Shad on Film showing us is Smokin moves!!!

hehehe

Sorry couldn't resist.

Do I get to get some of you going down Chris?


See you all there about 6:00

I'll be in the Taxi Wagon.

James

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
Well, I'm of the opinion that the whole area has been very lightly sprinkled with raindrops and it's passing now so by the time we get to the trail at 6 it'll be very rideable =)

Takin' my friend Andy down there and I think Shad is joining us tonight, too.

See ya there! :banana:

Glad I just checked again online...was going to ride river bottoms cause it's dry here in Shakopee...see ya in a few

[Trevize1138]

Major props to Socrates for this idea!

James was there with the vid camera tonight and we got some sweet stuff!

The group ride was awesome, too! And, we're doing it again NEXT Tuesday! :banana: :banana: :banana:

All I gotta say is we got some good riders on this board. Everyone excels at one thing or another, or one part of the trail or another. I really liked seeing the different lines people took over various bits. It's also interesting to ride right behind James and John because all they talk about is how this section could be improved or that section could be made better. Always thinkin'! ;)

[gopherhockey]

The group ride was awesome! Like Chris said, we definitely have some strong riders on this board!! It is great to ride behind different people and check out new lines... as much as I ride Lebanon, I still learned a thing or two tonight that will make me even faster.

We're gonna try it again next week... 6pm in the parking lot at Lebanon. August has always been put aside for group rides, and I'm glad it finally is happening. Its time to celebrate all the work everyone has put in... ride the trails instead of working on them.. talk about what we like and what we could make better etc.

It doesn't matter how strong you are, please come out next week and ride with the group! Especially those of you who have been a part of the trail crew over the years... but also open to anyone.

Mark it down now - 6pm next Tuesday. Maybe I'll bring the digital camera and get some shots for the photo gallery to go along with the video footage we got this week.

To everyone who rode tonight - thanks for a great ride! Three bananas to you all... (especially the Dakota County guy, who rode with us and kept up while wearing full outfit, older bike, packing heat, AND wearing a vest!)

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[socrates]

Originally posted by gopherhockey
It is great to ride behind different people and check out new lines... as much as I ride Lebanon, I still learned a thing or two tonight that will make me even faster.


I promise I'll put the rocks back in their original place in the XX rock garden tomorrow John......you never said to follow the line and not ride over all of the rocks :D

It really was cool watching Shad & James get some height out there

[socrates]

John...why don't you rename this Thread "Leb Group Rides"

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
ROTFLMAO!!!! A cool Escape! Oh man ... that's priceless ... :crazy:


Yes...a Cool Escape!!! (At least it's LEV and not a diesel)

....hey did you ever find the lesbians?

[manual63]

I had a blast. Best ride I've had in awhile. Groups are fun because we can all talk about things and joke around.......It's a good time a havin'.....

[Trevize1138]

Originally posted by socrates
....hey did you ever find the lesbians?

Yeah, most of 'em are my ex-girlfriends.

Heh heh ... that'd be funny if it weren't true. :cryin:

;)

[manual63]

If you knew Chris more, you would see why his last comment was really funny...........:laugh: :laugh:

[SPR]

Is there still a group ride planned for Tuesday (Aug 12) evening at 6:00pm?
(Ooooh a full moon tomorrow night! :shocked: )

[manual63]

Yes there is. I am not sure I can make it, but I know John and Chris plan to be there.....and some others. I am going to try to make it.

[TML]

I plan on being there!

--TML

[socrates]

Originally posted by SPR
Is there still a group ride planned for Tuesday (Aug 12) evening at 6:00pm?
(Ooooh a full moon tomorrow night! :shocked: )

Yes there is....I know I can't make it as I have a work function...I also know there's a MORC board meeting at 7 so the turn out might be alittle light though

[Lil' Punk]

i'm planning on being there:banana:

peace out

[Maverick]

I'll do my best to show up for a loop or two :D

[manual63]

I've gots the bike onze thee backs of my car rights nooow. I wills bith there todays.

[martini]

Lisa and I will be there too. Looking forward to it! I'll see if I can't bring my camera along as well. It's always fun to get some shots of rides. Over the years, I've gotten some real keepers.

[tmac]

Originally posted by martini
I'll see if I can't bring my camera along as well. It's always fun to get some shots of rides. Over the years, I've gotten some real keepers.

I'll try and remember to bring my camera too. By the way - how do you protect yours while riding? The camera that is. :shocked:

I have always just resorted to a disposable, but I would much rather bring my digital. Especially since I still have the pics from the farm group ride fermenting within the unfinished disposable roll. :o

-Ty (black golf, orange bike.)

[martini]

just wait till you see my camera! Burly is one word I can think of for it. I usually carry it in my MountianSmith pack. I've crashed with it before and it does fine. Though it IS designed for construction sites and such. I've dropped it from 3' to hard ground beofre with no issues.

[ice ice baby]

I will try to show up, but I just ran a 2 mile trail in 11:03 and put in another 7 miles after, so if I come out it will take till sunrise just to do one lap.:banana: :banana:

[noise_is_life]

I might try to show up too, I just rode Brownie and Wirth with a friend, but maybe I will be able to hack one lap by then.

[manual63]

Make sure you have your cameras, I will be bringing a helmet.

[TML]

Dang!

Something has come up. It looks like I might not be making it. If I dont make it, have a good ride and I'll be thinkin' of y'all.

ps. I carry our point and shoot 35mm in the hydration pack and have never had a problem. It's not the easiest to get at all the time but that's why riding in a group is great. "Hey, could you grab my camera. . . "

[socrates]

Originally posted by manual63
Make sure you have your cameras, I will be bringing a helmet.

Twice in 1 week??? What's the world coming too

[noise_is_life]

Thanks for the ride everyone, it was good fun.

[martini]

yup, good ride! I'll try to have some pics up later today....good too meet some faces last night!

[Trevize1138]

Holy crap!

We had 14 people in the group last night! :shocked:

The numbers started to dwindle (or scatter) after a while, but still good fun =)

[SPR]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
Holy crap!

We had 14 people in the group last night! :shocked:

The numbers started to dwindle (or scatter) after a while, but still good fun =)

Good ride, I had fun. Nice to meet new folks and see familar faces. :banana:

Hope you're feeling better Torey.

[manual63]

I crashed twice and now I have Pizza on both of my legs. But who really cares, I still had fun.

Group rides are a blast.

[socrates]

Originally posted by manual63
I crashed twice and now I have Pizza on both of my legs. But who really cares, I still had fun.

Group rides are a blast.


See...it's a good thing you were wearing a helmet now isn't it

[manual63]

My legs got the beating, not my head. I did wear a helmet though. The only advantage for me so far is the venting. My head stays a lot cooler and I still have a visor. Gotta have a visor on your helmet if you want to be cool......:)

[SPR]

Speaking of visors I noticed on my last loop through the XX loop last evening a visor sitting along side the trail. I was to tired to stop and pick it up though.
Not to get off topic but last week during the trail trim on the MN River bottoms I found a shock boot. It was in perfect condition, no cracks etc. My guess is that to lose this someones fork must to have come apart. :crazy2: Hope whoever this happened to wasn't going too fast!?!

[tmac]

Originally posted by martini
yup, good ride! I'll try to have some pics up later today....good too meet some faces last night!

Indeed. I've got some pictures that I'll upload tonight probably. But don't get your hopes up, I didn't take too many, and those I did take have a nice thumb blur on 'em. Riding with a digital camera was no problem, I am just too lazy to stop and dig it out of the pack very often. And after all it was a group RIDE.

No pics of Shad and others doing big tricks off the table top - I'd have to be fast enough to keep up with them for that.:cool:

[ice ice baby]

Sounded like fun, when is the next one?:banana: :banana: Two bananas for Lebanon!

[tmac]

Got a few photos uploaded, so check them out and identify yourself if I got a name wrong, or didn't ever get it. Nothing fancy, but we'll get more next time!

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=158

[tmac]

And if you are in a photo and want a hi-res copy, just PM me.

If you are not in a photo and want a copy, then you are creepy.

[manual63]

I know what you mean. I would love to take pics, but am too busy ridin'. Oh well, can't wait till I get to see the vids of James and I over the table?

[Trevize1138]

Verra cool! We even can use these pictures as an example of the correct and the incorrect way to navigate the X-loop rock garden!

correct (left-hand route):

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/505/158IMG_0856_S.jpg?3764

incorrect (right-hand route):

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/505/158IMG_0855_S.jpg?6005

[noise_is_life]

Thanks for the pics!

Not that it really matters, but the one labeled "Jason cruising through the rocks" is me, and thanks for calling it cruising instead of what it was, fumbling.

I think the next beginner ride should spend the entire time on the the single X rock garden. :crazy:

[nicnac]

I think the next beginner ride should spend the entire time on the the single X rock garden.

That sounds pretty daunting but it's probably exactly what I need to do!

[martini]

Sorry Chris, there is no 'correct' line in this case. They all get you around and through the corner. My favorite line is right over the top of everything as you can see from my picture. It does me well.

[BrightYellow]

I agree with you martini.... plus, who would try to make the rock gardens EASIER? Why bother having a rock garden if you are going to try and find the EASIEST way through it?

[manual63]

I can take the right side (Chris' incorrect way), but it requires trials skills that, when riding a long distance, are kind of tiring. I prefer the left side as it seems faster and takes less effort. But if you can do it from the inside of the turn, that means you have some good skill goin' on and I would not consider it incorrect.

[tmac]

Originally posted by noise_is_life
Thanks for the pics!

Not that it really matters, but the one labeled "Jason cruising through the rocks" is me, and thanks for calling it cruising instead of what it was, fumbling.


Sorry Pat. Corrected now.

It is good to see that the rock gardens cause a bit of a stir. Hell, the only reason I stopped there to take a few shots is that I dabbed right from the start.

I have a lot better luck going through the inside track - if I take it to the outside, I usually end up shoulder checking the tree on the outside corner. I usually have to stop going through the inside and do a little hop to straighten out, which definitely breaks up my flow. I think Marty has the only sure method - bludgeon right through.

I hate to admit it, but this little corner of the X loop, is for my money the trickiest part of the entire park.

[Trevize1138]

Apparently, you all are slow learners. Let me refresh:

Left-hand line: CORRECT

Right-hand line: INCORRECT

Thank you for your time.

[gopherhockey]

I'm with Chris on the left side. Not that anywhere else isn't "correct" if you like to ride it and it works for ya... but after riding as many laps as I have I find the left side gets me around faster and cleaner more consistantly.

[Trevize1138]

See, even John agrees:

Right side: the path of EVIL

Left side: the path of GOOD.

[manual63]

Left side of Chris' brain: Evil

Rigth side of Chris' brain: Evil

You just can't win!

[gopherhockey]

Here is an example of THE line. See how from this view it almost looks like there is no other way. Trouble is from the other direction you have to hit the larger of the first section of rocks to pull it off.

http://www.morcmtb.org/images/temp/theleftline.jpg

[manual63]

Wow! John knows how to use computer graphics and he drives a mini van......watch out for this guy, he is serious.

[manual63]

I will probably be at tonights ride if it doesn't rain. Keepin' my fingers crossed.

[TML]

I should be at the group ride tonight. Let's hope for a quick shower around noon. Just enough to hold the dust down. Then when we're done riding, let's have some real rain already!!!

[noise_is_life]

I'll be there tonight, but I'd gladly give it up for a little rain (how about a lot of rain).

[manual63]

Yeah, we need rain, BUT NOT WHEN I WANNA RIDE!

[gopherhockey]

I have a meeting tonight and probably won't make it. Bummer! Oh well, its dang sticky out... and yea, we do need rain. Doesn't look like anything will happen before this evening tho.

[Trevize1138]

I'm gonna be a total wuss and not go tonight! :banana:

Reason for not going: wussiness.

;)

That, and I've got Battlefield 1942 practice at 9 p.m., gotta do laundry finally ... blah blah blah ...

[manual63]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
That, and I've got Battlefield 1942 practice at 9 p.m.

Yeah, you practice just so I won't frag you.......:p

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
gotta do laundry finally ... blah blah blah ...

Isn't that why you got married???

Note: My wife isn't aware of this web site so I can say such things :etard:

[manual63]

Misunderstood.

[manual63]

Had fun guys. Adam is fast and good. He was on my @ss the whole way and I bet he was beggin' to pass me. I also saw his Mini which is way cool. His whole bike fits inside somehow. Thanks for the patch Dave, I got one more lap and a big crash out of it....:)

Group rides are fun. This was my last Tuesday ride because I start school next week.

[TML]

Yup, good time last night! Thanks for a fun ride everyone. It was great to meet all of you and I look forward to seeing you on the trail again!

--TML

[martini]

uh, I wasn't there last night Shad. If someone in impersonating me, lemme know so I can give them a beat down!:fool:

Oh, and I'd love to have a Mini, but I lack a thing called "funding" to get one!

I think you're talking about Grizzly Adam there. He's about my size. Got's more hair than me though....

[noise_is_life]

It must have been a good night, there were two flats.

I made sure everyone got a good long rest at every stop while they waited for my slow clydes butt.

Thanks for the ride!

[grizzly adam]

Originally posted by martini
He's about my size. Got's more hair than me though....

I would agree we're about the same size, but what about the hair comment!! I shave my face like twice a month. I am the exact opposite of Grizzly Adams. ;) (except for the bear)

The ride was awesome! Last nite I was on the XX 3x more than I had been all this year. The first time over the table top was pretty "hair raising" as I gave the person behind me a good look at my bottom bracket. The turkeys were cool to see.

The pace was wonderful. I had never ridden the XX that fast before. What a treat. Shad, thanks for the sparks in the rock garden and showing me some really cool lines. Ed - thanks for showing me that "loose rock".

Martini, please don't beat me.....:hit:

[martini]

http://www.fox302.com/userdata/martini/files/Photoes/baldone.jpg
EVERYONE has more hair than me.:eyeroll:

[grizzly adam]

That's great....

BTW - did anyone else get stung/bit last nite? I don't know if it was a bee or not, but I got this terrible pain on my thigh and when I got home there was this little dot that hurt like crazy!

It was my first time riding with you all, so I didn't want to sound like a baby while we were out there.:cryin: :p

[socrates]

Originally posted by manual63
Had fun guys. Martini is fast and good. He was on my @ss the whole way and I bet we was beggin' to pass me. I also saw his Mini which is way cool. His whole bike fits inside somehow. Thanks for the patch Dave, I got one more lap and a big crash out of it....:)

Group rides are fun. This was my last Tuesday ride because I start school next week.

Umm....I think you're thinkin of Griz Adams

[socrates]

Originally posted by noise_is_life
It must have been a good night, there were two flats.

I made sure everyone got a good long rest at every stop while they waited for my slow clydes butt.

Thanks for the ride!

Actually you weren't too far behind us..think the longest we waited was a minute for you

[socrates]

Originally posted by grizzly adam
That's great....

BTW - did anyone else get stung/bit last nite? I don't know if it was a bee or not, but I got this terrible pain on my thigh and when I got home there was this little dot that hurt like crazy!

It was my first time riding with you all, so I didn't want to sound like a baby while we were out there.:cryin: :p

That's the risk you take if you ride that close to Shad...didn't you wonder why I rode so far back from him?

[noise_is_life]

Actually you weren't too far behind us..think the longest we waited was a minute for you

That's cool, I new it was going to be a rough night when everyone was out of sight before I got to top of the first hill.

[TML]

Good riding Pat. I think that is the hardest a lot of us have ridden the trail. It was cool seeing how everyone rode different sections.

No bites here.

[socrates]

Originally posted by TML
Good riding Pat. I think that is the hardest a lot of us have ridden the trail. It was cool seeing how everyone rode different sections.

No bites here.

Yeah...I know I'm the opposite of most people, I like to take the beginner/intermediate trails really fast (so I was pushing you guys) then take the X and XX somewhat slower


BTW Pat....2 banana's for taking the XX loop with us and keeping up with us...I think you were closer throughout here than anywhere else!!! :banana: :banana:

[noise_is_life]

BTW Pat....2 banana's for taking the XX loop with us and keeping up with us...

Yeah, I'm pretty happy with how my technical skills (and confidence) are improving this year, it just gets ugly for me any time the trail heads up, I've made improvement there as well, but I just have a longer way to go in that area.

[manual63]

Originally posted by martini
uh, I wasn't there last night Shad. If someone in impersonating me, lemme know so I can give them a beat down!:fool:

Oh, and I'd love to have a Mini, but I lack a thing called "funding" to get one!

I think you're talking about Grizzly Adam there. He's about my size. Got's more hair than me though....

Jeeeez, it's easy to get you guys confused. Maybe you both think alike. Sorry Adam.....:).

[grizzly adam]

ha ha!

You mean you didn't notice that there wasn't any glare from my small head! (kidding Martini!) :D :D
Maybe next time I'll Grrrrrr and rub your tire - then you'll know it's me instead of Martini.

[manual63]

Being in front is sooo hard. I feel like I have to push super hard because Adam or Chris is right on my back. After the ride, I find out they were pushin' to keep up. That is probably why a small group of 2 or 3 riders just takes off from the rest. Man, I like the training, but I feel like I am gonna die when I am done. What's really funny is how we all think we are soooo fast, but Monday I was leading and some guy came up behind me wanting to pass. Was it Chris, Andy, or Dave?..........Nope, it was some dude who smoked us all!

[manual63]

Originally posted by grizzly adam
ha ha!

You mean you didn't notice that there wasn't any glare from my small head! (kidding Martini!) :D :D
Maybe next time I'll Grrrrrr and rub your tire - then you'll know it's me instead of Martini.

Actually, I knew you were Adam last night, but I wrote the post when I woke up this morning and I was in a hurry and still tired. I blame the wife because she needed me to help her study until about 1 am and we got up at 7 am.

[socrates]

Originally posted by manual63
Being in front is sooo hard. I feel like I have to push super hard because Adam or Chris is right on my back. After the ride, I find out they were pushin' to keep up. That is probably why a small group of 2 or 3 riders just takes off from the rest. Man, I like the training, but I feel like I am gonna die when I am done. What's really funny is how we all think we are soooo fast, but Monday I was leading and some guy came up behind me wanting to pass. Was it Chris, Andy, or Dave?..........Nope, it was some dude who smoked us all!

Yeah and I think that guy rides to the park too!!!

[SPR]

Hey thanks for using a picture of me. However the real line went like below.
(Rode w/ a friend at Leb yesterday and he gave me another approach to this section. He rode up and onto the rocks and then just bunny-hopped his way around the corner. He's one of those BMX dudes who can do those fun tricks)

[socrates]

Anyone up for moving the group rides now that trail work is back on to Saturday's or Sunday's?

[Trevize1138]

Originally posted by socrates
Anyone up for moving the group rides now that trail work is back on to Saturday's or Sunday's?

How does Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. sound?

And, Dave, you're not invited until you learn a lesson about the difference between ending words with just "s" (plural) and ending words with " 's " (possessive, except for the word "its").

;)

[socrates]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
How does Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. sound?

And, Dave, you're not invited until you learn a lesson about the difference between ending words with just "s" (plural) and ending words with " 's " (possessive, except for the word "its").

;)

Hey what do you want...it was a really long week...and after 4 flights on Saturday I'm lucky I knew the way home or where I had parked my car the week before (actually I only knew which level it was on but thankfully the deck was pretty empty)

btw: 10 works for me

[Trevize1138]

What 'bout tonight? No trail work, so is everyone down for one last Tuesday group? :)

[Lil' Punk]

i wish i could but i have Aeorbic step class. . :p and that i'm slow. .or maybe i'll skip my class and go Mtn. biking instead. . it is more fun. . :banana: haha

[gopherhockey]

Originally posted by Trevize1138
What 'bout tonight? No trail work, so is everyone down for one last Tuesday group? :)

You are correct - no trail work tonight. I'm actually stuck at work anyway, may have to fly out to Garland TX to restore some email... have a good last Tuesday group ride and we'll see you all out for trail work next week... right? Right? ;)

[Trevize1138]

It was a great group ride last night. I was there ... and ... um ...

Well, so, I had a good ride last night. Amazing how you can do the same distance by yourself and be done by 7:15 as opposed to 8:30 with a group ride (lots of stopping and regrouping).

[manual63]

I am posting this here from the riding tips section. I don't plan to do another beginner ride, but instead I plan to show and be shown some more advanced techniques like we have been discussing in the Riding Tips sections. Mainly drops and log rolls like in the XX-Loop and some cornering stuff. It will be fun to see how people do different things and how a HT and FS work over certain things.

Lets plan Sunday after the Game.....so that will be around 4:00 or 4:30. I don't want to be any later than that because it gets dark too quickly now. If the games a dud or the Vikes play like usual, I will be out there earlier.

[gopherhockey]

I was going to join you guys after the game... but its like 92 degrees out and I'm tired of the hot weather. I'm going to wait until it gets dark and cooler and go tonight instead.

I hate when it gets 90 in September. It should be in the 70s... what will happen is that it will be 90 up to late October, then it will be like 40... right from short sleeves to multiple layers.

All the while people will talk about how it is 10-20 degrees warmer than normal (even though it has been 10-20 degrees warmer than normal the last 10 years or so...)

[manual63]

It was hot. We did 1 lap with a 2 lap XX-Loop run and I was so beat. I wanted to do another full lap, but was just too drained. I can usually do 3 consecutive laps with the XX-Loop and have no problem......even on my P.2.

We had fun though. I got some trials pointers from some guys in the parking lot and I gave Phillip some pointers over the table. We also compared doing the drop. He had and FS and liked landing both wheels at the same time and I had a HT and like to land rear wheel first. I think that's what we came up with. I also noticed that the XX-Loop log drop has a slight downhill landing and isn't a totally flat landing. That makes a big difference. I think if it was totally flat, people would want to land rear wheel first, even with FS.

We had fun and Phillip is a very good rider. He is excited to try the techniques discussed in the Riding tips section and claims he has improved a lot since practicing them.

I think next year we should plan more group rides and learning rides. It helps out everyone and the less experienced riders seem to really like them.

[socrates]

Originally posted by gopherhockey
I was going to join you guys after the game... but its like 92 degrees out and I'm tired of the hot weather. I'm going to wait until it gets dark and cooler and go tonight instead.

I hate when it gets 90 in September. It should be in the 70s... what will happen is that it will be 90 up to late October, then it will be like 40... right from short sleeves to multiple layers.

All the while people will talk about how it is 10-20 degrees warmer than normal (even though it has been 10-20 degrees warmer than normal the last 10 years or so...)

You should have been there at 8am...it was in the 70's then :D (and empty too)

[zerpy]

I was deceptively hot yesterday, I'm glad I didn't go to the trail. I rode my bike over to a friends house after the game yesterday and I was drained. Didn't seem that bad when I left, but maybe it was because the dewpoint was only in the 40's it felt more comfortable.

Later this week it should get much cooler and we don't need to worry about getting rained out despite the thunderbolts in the forecast...:crazy:


So how fast do you guys go cranking through the X and XX stuff? I've never been though it and am quite apprehensive about it. Right now I wouldn't want to slow anyone down on the rest of the trail, but I'm thinking ahead...

jas

[noise_is_life]

I wanted to show up for this, but I wasn't in the mood to make everyone wait while I haul my fat a** up the hills.

So instead I rode around my neighborhood looking for trouble, SLP is really boring though, so I just rode down every staircase I could find.

I'm really getting excited about the tech side though and I would like to see some of the riding tips demonstrated, it is really difficult for me to translate the descriptions to actually riding.

My best technique is momentum, momentum, momentum and if the trail is turning down at all I have plenty of that :).

[manual63]

The intention of these rides is to learn and not to haul @ss. So the next time we go, feel free to join no matter how slow you are. It's a chance to learn to be smoother and faster.

I think I have helped riders progress and that is way cool. I have progressed more this summer than ever before. By teaching, getting pointers, and new ideas on how to do things, my riding have improved greatly. Not only on how to ride, but bike setup also.

Don't be intimidated, come out and learn or teach......it's fun and riders seem to really enjoy the experience.

We will have to see how this upcoming weekend will be. Maybe it will be cooler and I will have time to show up again.

[zerpy]

Originally posted by manual63
I think I have helped riders progress and that is way cool. I have progressed more this summer than ever before. By teaching, getting pointers, and new ideas on how to do things, my riding have improved greatly. Not only on how to ride, but bike setup also.


Well, I can say that the little bit of advice on climbing I got from you before I crapped out last time seems to be a help. Since then I have stuck to riding the warm up loop, many times, and more and more aggressively. Been trying to take it easier for awhile because since that incident I had an *almost* migraine level headache in the back of my head that lasted until the following thursdsay night. On the climbs there I have been trying to keep the gearing up (even shifting to a faster gear sometimes) and use the leg muscles more to try to build them up. I think it is beginning to help some. It's definately going to take a while to get to a "competent" strength + endurance to handle bigger hills like the entrace at leb. but you've got to start somewhere.

[Mateo]

One thing that has helped me a lot (my first season as well) is to never walk a hill, even if I have to spin at a ridiculous rate and move up the hill at about 2 miles per hour. Walking a hill doesn't build the muscles you need to develop as well as riding it does. This also really helps with building your lungs...

So any time I hit a hill that makes me want to walk, I will spin up the hill, even taking a break half way up if I have to, but not walking an inch..

And every 2nd or 3rd time up a certain hill, I can use a bigger cog to increase my time up!

- Mateo

[socrates]

Originally posted by socrates
Ok...I'm curious...since Chris and I had a 30 sec conversation in person without knowing we knew each other (at least online)


Who's going to be riding Leb tonight?

I'm planning on being there around 6pm (ish) - 7pm (ish)

I'll be the guy with the really cool Escape with a Yakima Roof Rack (and not because it's cool looking either)

Is it time we brought back group rides at Leb? Possibly on weekends now that the days are gettings shorter? I'm open for either/both Saturday/Sunday (Mornings are best for me but anytime will work)

[gopherhockey]

Originally posted by socrates
Is it time we brought back group rides at Leb? Possibly on weekends now that the days are gettings shorter? I'm open for either/both Saturday/Sunday (Mornings are best for me but anytime will work)

Wed. night group rides, 8pm in the parking lot.

[socrates]

Originally posted by gopherhockey
Wed. night group rides, 8pm in the parking lot.

Ok..let's try this again....for those of us in a cast (for another 4 weeks!!!!!!) and/or who really don't want to ride at night...should we have group rides on the weekend?

[gopherhockey]

Originally posted by socrates
Ok..let's try this again....for those of us in a cast (for another 4 weeks!!!!!!) and/or who really don't want to ride at night...should we have group rides on the weekend?

For all gimp riders, yes.. ;)

I'd join ya on Saturdays. Sundays we have MORC bike maintenance class and a group (night) ride after.

[pwpatton]

Anyone interested in joining up at Lebanon for an early afternoon ride tomorrow (friday oct, 3rd)? Say 1:30?

I'm going to bring my camera and get shots of people going over the toys in the XX loop (jump, teeter, bridges, etc...). My camera can also take vids but If someone has a real digital video camera that would be cool (if it's not too bulky to fit in a camel back).... Any pics I get I'll either post or email them to the person in the pick...

I'm going to be there regardless so I hope to see anyone interested there.

Phillip

[socrates]

Originally posted by pwpatton
Anyone interested in joining up at Lebanon for an early afternoon ride tomorrow (friday oct, 3rd)? Say 1:30?

I'm going to bring my camera and get shots of people going over the toys in the XX loop (jump, teeter, bridges, etc...). My camera can also take vids but If someone has a real digital video camera that would be cool (if it's not too bulky to fit in a camel back).... Any pics I get I'll either post or email them to the person in the pick...

I'm going to be there regardless so I hope to see anyone interested there.

Phillip

Would love to but Friday's aren't good for me...

[SPR]

I was planning on riding Leb Friday afternoon. I get off work at 2:30 pm and plan to be there at about 3:30.

[nigel]

Phillip, Ill try and be there at 1:30 but cant promise ya anything, I have a group ride on the morning, kind of a road thingy, so im not even going to be that way. But ill try and make it, if Im late ill just ride around till I see ya's.


Douglas

[pwpatton]

Sound good, I plan on being there for a while (til 4 or 5) so just look for me in the lot or on the trail if you're not there at 1:30. I'll either have my green dodge intrepid (with the thule roof rack) or my parents grey taurus wagon :embarass:

Hope to see you there. :)

[Brick]

Anybody up for Thursday morning (16 October)?

Bonus: You can all have a big 'ol laugh as I try to negotiate the X loop for the first time :crazy2:

[Mateo]

Post a time and I'll try to get out there... Sounds cool...

[Brick]

Originally posted by Mateo
Post a time


9:00 am.....

[socrates]

Ok...who's up for a group ride 10/26 at 8am? My cast will finally (cross your fingers) be off!!! (unless the Dr. changes his mind again)

[Brick]

Thursday Morning....9:00 am, should be a nice (if somewhat cool) morning to ride. Those of you taking some MEA related vacation time, come on down and ride!

[zerpy]

I'll try to make it, can't make any promises.

jas