2006::Wakefield Monday Night Ride

[jfoley]

You guys asked for it... now discuss

[joep]

Got a lot of rain last Saturday. Let's give the trails a break. No ride tonight (2/6/06).
Sorry for posting so late.

[CRAIG2]

That was a LOT of rain - luckily it really started coming down about a minute (no kidding) AFTER I got all the groceries in the car... :eek:

[joep]

No ride tonight. Snow will be melting all day making for sloppy conditions later.

[mtbmore]

I ran the phase 1 trails and they were mostly bad. I fell once and if bikes go out there now it will be a mess.

Scud :(

[drevil]

Is the ride on for tonight (Monday, 2/20/06)?

Am I the only one that had to work today?
Hello? Hello? Hello?

Ugh.

EDIT five minutes later:
Just spoke to Joe Pergano (sp?), he was there this morning and he said that it was getting sloppy, thus, he is cancelling tonight's ride. No ride for you!

[CRAIG2]

Yep, you're it. You're the only poor soul working today. The rest of us are Government pukes who are sitting around in their pajamas surfing the next because we have no life.... HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Kidding, that's just me. :eek:

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Not only did I have to work - I'M STILL FRIGGING THERE!!! :mad:

PS I'll send the Trail Monitor Report

[joep]

Is the ride on for tonight (Monday, 2/20/06)?

Am I the only one that had to work today?
Hello? Hello? Hello?

Ugh.

EDIT five minutes later:
Just spoke to Joe Pergano (sp?), he was there this morning and he said that it was getting sloppy, thus, he is cancelling tonight's ride. No ride for you!

Just to clarify. I rode Wakefield and Accotink this morning before the big thaw. Trails were absolutely fantastic until about 9:30 when they started to get soft. That's when I headed home via the roads.

Note: phase II is a big mess. We need to get the word out about not riding in mud.

[drevil]

The dashing JoeP doth declare the ride is on for tonight. Cheers,

rickyd

[MyOtherBrotherL]

The dashing JoeP doth declare the ride is on for tonight.


Yea - I meant to send a report today indicating that the trails (Minus the Phase II stuff) were drying out nicely. Work Got In DA Way. SORRY.......

Hopefully you guys are having a GREAT ride even as I type.

L

PS Don't forget to send me the Trail Monitor Report.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

How did last nights ride go?

How many people showed up?

L

[joep]

The ride last night was short and sweet. Only two of us. We rode the bowl and the north and south stream valley trails, and the little section by the tennis courts. Tried to ride phase 1 but found it to be too muddy so we headed back to the cars after less than an hour of riding. Saw no one else on the trails.

[Dirt]

If the rain holds off, I may try and show up early and get a lap in at Accotink before the Monday night ride.

Pete

[joep]

It should be a good ride tonight if the rain holds off. I was there yesterday and it was nice. Unfortunately I injured my knee on the Gambrill-like terrain of Accotink so I am not riding tonight. Can someone lead whilst I rest for a few days?

[Dirt]

It should be a good ride tonight if the rain holds off. I was there yesterday and it was nice. Unfortunately I injured my knee on the Gambrill-like terrain of Accotink so I am not riding tonight. Can someone lead whilst I rest for a few days?

Yup! I'll take it. I'm no replacement for Joe, but I can at least be depended upon to not get lost in Wakefield. :D

See y'all tonight.

Pete

[joep]

Yup! I'll take it. I'm no replacement for Joe, but I can at least be depended upon to not get lost in Wakefield. :D

See y'all tonight.

Pete

Most excellent. Thanks, Pete.

[Dirt]

Most excellent. Thanks, Pete.

I'd almost go as far as to say it is non non non bogus. ;)

That's just me though.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Shame on you normal Monday night riders for letting Poor Poor Pete ride by himself tonight! :(

And the trails were in such great shape TOO!

[Dirt]

Shame on you normal Monday night riders for letting Poor Poor Pete ride by himself tonight! :(

And the trails were in such great shape TOO!

I ran over Mike Miller when I was going out for my pre-ride. He was heading out just as I got there. I don't blame him. Most people run when I hit the scene. ;)

I didn't ride alone though. Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Elvis go with me everywhere I ride. Elvis likes to chase the deer. :D

Pete

PS: That's just the kind of comment that will forever scare people away from riding with me. :D

[crashmore]

Why did the Monday night ride drop off the calendar? Did someone remove it by accident? If you remove a reocurring ride in an attempt to cancel and individual ride it cancels the whole series or rides..

I ran over Mike Miller when I was going out for my pre-ride. He was heading out just as I got there. I don't blame him. Most people run when I hit the scene. ;)

I didn't ride alone though. Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Elvis go with me everywhere I ride. Elvis likes to chase the deer. :D

Pete

PS: That's just the kind of comment that will forever scare people away from riding with me. :D

[joep]

Why did the Monday night ride drop off the calendar? Did someone remove it by accident? If you remove a reocurring ride in an attempt to cancel and individual ride it cancels the whole series or rides..

If I can't lead that ride. NO ONE WILL!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!

Seriously, I didn't do it. Can you fix it J?

Thanks!

[Dirt]

Don't blame me. I successfully moved a thread from one forum to another yesterday. I'm kicking butt on this forum stuff. ;)

Why did the Monday night ride drop off the calendar? Did someone remove it by accident? If you remove a reocurring ride in an attempt to cancel and individual ride it cancels the whole series or rides..

[crashmore]

Just fixed it. Lemme know if anything needs to be modded.

If I can't lead that ride. NO ONE WILL!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!

Seriously, I didn't do it. Can you fix it J?

Thanks!

[Dirt]

I think its a plot by the Richmond More folks. They're trying to take over.

I totally agree.

Pete

[crashmore]

Dude that is just wrong.

I totally agree......

Pete

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Did you guys get your ride off?

[Dirt]

Did you guys get your ride off?

I went out for a pre-ride, but didn't have time to hang for the main ride. I had to be home by 6pm. There were plenty of people on the trail, but I was gone before any MORE People would have gathered.

Pete

[Jackson]

I went out for a pre-ride, but didn't have time to hang for the main ride. I had to be home by 6pm. There were plenty of people on the trail, but I was gone before any MORE People would have gathered.

Pete

I rode last night - the trails were great, the weather was perfect. I was there with two other MORE members. I think I saw about 5-8 other people out on the trail.

[joep]

The "official" ride went well. There were three in our group. We saw four or five other riders, and 2 hikers (no lights) on the trails. Trails were is great shape everywhere. We rode for about an hour.

[mark w]

Last night's ride was a blast. One thing- either I am way way way out of shape, or, you might want to reclassify that pace :D Moderate? I'd hate to see what Fast is.

That being said, I'll see you next week.

[joep]

If you're planning to show up for the Monday ride, can you please meet me a bit earlier and let me borrow a chaintool? I lost mine, and need to put a new chain on my bike. I tried riding without a chain today and for some reason kept falling over. :mad:

[drevil]

If you're planning to show up for the Monday ride, can you please meet me a bit earlier and let me borrow a chaintool? I lost mine, and need to put a new chain on my bike. I tried riding without a chain today and for some reason kept falling over. :mad:
Do you have a compact multi-tool set that has a chain breaker? I always forget that some of them have 'em.

[joep]

Do you have a compact multi-tool set that has a chain breaker? I always forget that some of them have 'em.

Nope. I lost it.

[Dirt]

Nope. I lost it.


I've got one in my bag and will be there a little early. I'm going to pre-ride Accotink and the bowl tonight. When would you be arriving? I can just arrange to be back by then and you can use it.

Do you have one of the wider single speed chains? If so, I'll bring my bigger chian tool which seems to work better on the heavier duty chains.

Last night's ride was a blast. One thing- either I am way way way out of shape, or, you might want to reclassify that pace :D Moderate? I'd hate to see what Fast is.

That being said, I'll see you next week.

Hey Mark. These rides have been classified as Moderate for a while. I looked at the calendar to double check. I know the old post used to say Casual.

Pete

[drewdane]

Hey Mark. These rides have been classified as Moderate for a while. I looked at the calendar to double check. I know the old post used to say Casual.

Pete
I learned early on in my association with MORE that the definitions used to describe a ride's pace are somewhat ... understated. :D

"Moderate" = fast (to me)
"Casual" = moderate (to me)
"Easy/Pokey/Slow/Bring Yer Grandma" = casual (to me)

The scary part is when you see some of those folks on the "moderate" ride and it's clear they really do consider it a moderate pace! :eek:

[joep]

My pacing policy has always been 1) try to ride a bit faster than the person hanging on my wheel, and 2) regroup at intersections. So the "pace" really depends on who shows up. In the end, it sort of "averages" to a moderate pace. ;)

BTW, I try my best not to lose anyone. We will always stop to regroup at the intersections.

Pete (er, Dirt), I'll be there around 6:15. Thanks!

[Dirt]

Pete (er, Dirt), I'll be there around 6:15. Thanks!

Cool! I'll be back by then. What kind of chain is it? Do I need to bring the big honkin' chain tool for a BMX style chain or is it an 8 or 9 speed chain. I can use the 8/9 speed tool an a BMX style chain, but it is much easier with the park tool.

See you tonight.

Pete

[halfinch]

If you're planning to show up for the Monday ride, can you please meet me a bit earlier and let me borrow a chaintool? I lost mine, and need to put a new chain on my bike. I tried riding without a chain today and for some reason kept falling over. :mad:

yeah, but your cadence musta been through the roof.

I learned early on in my association with MORE that the definitions used to describe a ride's pace are somewhat ... understated.

the only caveat i'd add about pace is that for a singlespeeder, it's all about momemtum which can sorta up the pace since there's now option to switch the chainring to granny during the ride. i think because of this, the definition of pace may be skewed.. or just that ricky and joep have monster quads...

[joep]

or just that ricky and joep have monster quads...

I don't know about ricky, but for a guy like me who can wear arm warmers on his legs, this sounds a bit funny.

[Dirt]

I don't know about ricky, but for a guy like me who can wear arm warmers on his legs, this sounds a bit funny.

I know the photo isn't very good, but here's the picture of JoeP from the April 1988 issue of IronMan magazine.

http://www.tomplatz.com/graphics/thumbnail_Ironman87.jpg

The quote from the article, "Mike Neveux took this shot. Back in the 70's, before aerobic work was popular, I rode my 10-speed to the gym. People thought it was for the exercise or special for my leg development, I just didn't have a car!"

See you tonight.

Pete

PS: I always get JoeP and Tom Platz mixed up.

[joep]

It rained last night and it's raining now. Ride's cancelled.

[joep]

too much rain last night. ride's off.

[joep]

Does anyone know what the trail conditions are like at Accotink? I'd like to go ahead with the ride tonight if possible.

Thanks.

[joep]

Does anyone know what the trail conditions are like at Accotink? I'd like to go ahead with the ride tonight if possible.

Thanks.

If no replies, I'll assume that it's unridable just to be safe.
As of now, the ride is officially off.

[joep]

The May Day ride is on.
It will be a slow one.
My legs hurt because
trees are not soft.

[mtbmore]

Whoever is doing the ride please submit the ride reports to Larry and Mike.

Scud

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Whoever is doing the ride please submit the ride reports to Larry and Mike.

Scud


Thanks Scud - However, just submit them to me. Mike and I talked and I'll handle the coordination (Unless I totally freak out).

L

[joep]

Ride is off due to rain

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey - Did last nights ride go off?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey - Did last nights ride go off?

Anyone?? :confused:

I really need to know if last Monday's ride went off.

It's Sunday and I'm pulling my hair out with these DANG trail Monitor reports. :mad:

L

[drewdane]

Anyone?? :confused:

I really need to know if last Monday's ride went off.

It's Sunday and I'm pulling my hair out with these DANG trail Monitor reports. :mad:

L
Hi Larry,

I don't know if it would help elicit responses, but would you or someone else be willing to post up a reminder about what the Trail Monitor reports are, why we do them, and how they help?

I think I have a decent idea of how MORE came to do TM reports and the history behind them, but I have no idea what they're really supposed to accomplish in the long term, how long the program is to be in place (please tell us it's not permanent! Please?!?), how they benefit MORE as well as the Park Authority, etc. and so on, and I suspect I'm not the only one.

Thanks!

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hi Larry,

I don't know if it would help elicit responses, but would you or someone else be willing to post up a reminder about what the Trail Monitor reports are, why we do them, and how they help?

I think I have a decent idea of how MORE came to do TM reports and the history behind them, but I have no idea what they're really supposed to accomplish in the long term, how long the program is to be in place (please tell us it's not permanent! Please?!?), how they benefit MORE as well as the Park Authority, etc. and so on, and I suspect I'm not the only one.

Thanks!

Much to my shagrin - They ARE Permanent

I'm wrapping up for the night but I'll do a summation tomorrow.

L

[mtbmore]

They are permanent and it was the trail reports that MORE agreed to do in return for 3 nights a week night riding. If we stop doing the reports the County could close down night riding for good. It seems like a pain but in the long run it allows us 3 nights a week of legal night riding that does not have to be pre-scheduled like in Maryland or many other jurisdictions throughout the country.

Scud

[drewdane]

They are permanent and it was the trail reports that MORE agreed to do in return for 3 nights a week night riding. If we stop doing the reports the County could close down night riding for good. It seems like a pain but in the long run it allows us 3 nights a week of legal night riding that does not have to be pre-scheduled like in Maryland or many other jurisdictions throughout the country.

Scud
Thanks, but I was thinking more along the lines of what the Trail Reports are for, why does the County want them, how are they used, etc. In other words, what is the broader point of Trail Reports; what broader good do they serve other than being the chore we have to do to keep access?

[mtbmore]

The park uses the data to manage the user experience. Reports give an indication of number of users and any problems encountered during the evening. If you have a ride that has no issues the report should take all of 1 minute to send. I have a template that I use that puts in the number of riders in my group and number of riders and hikers seen on the trail. Any weather or trail issues and then I send it out.

Scud

[joep]

The ride's on for tonight. But, attendance has been pretty lacking lately even in good weather. So a few questions:

1) Is Monday generally a bad night for people?
2) Do people have a problem with the pace, route, or time? (or is my creaky bike just driving you nuts?)
3) Does lycra make my butt look fat?
4) Is the DaVinci Code movie as good as the book?

I really want to know. PM or post here; the suggestion box is always open.

Thanks!

P.S. I fixed my creaky bike, so y'all can't use that one anymore.
P.P.S. Larry, the TM report has been sent... thanks for following up on me.

[Jason Reckner]

I was there last night to ride and didnt see anyone. Do you guys still leave from the recyle container area?

[drewdane]

The park uses the data to manage the user experience. Reports give an indication of number of users and any problems encountered during the evening. If you have a ride that has no issues the report should take all of 1 minute to send. I have a template that I use that puts in the number of riders in my group and number of riders and hikers seen on the trail. Any weather or trail issues and then I send it out.

Scud
Thanks!

123 :rolleyes:

[joep]

I was there last night to ride and didnt see anyone. Do you guys still leave from the recyle container area?

A sudden bout of food poisoning took me out on the drive home. My workplace has THE worst cafeteria in the country. I'm sorry if anyone showed up expecting me to be there. I was sick all day and am only well enough to post at this late hour.

And yes, we still leave from the rec bins at 6:30.

[joep]

Didn't get enough riding this weekend? Come to Wakefield tonight.

6:30 by the rec bins

[Dirt]

I'll try and join you tonight, Joe if the weather holds off. I may not be out there till late, but I'll come find you. Just listen for the jingling bells. :D

Pete

[joep]

I'll try and join you tonight, Joe if the weather holds off. I may not be out there till late, but I'll come find you. Just listen for the jingling bells. :D

Pete

Sounds good. I may be a little late too, but the ride is definitely on if it's not raining.

[punga]

I'll be out tonight as well, but probably on the earlier side of things. What time do you guys expect to make out? I'll swing back by.

punga!

[Dirt]

I'll be out tonight as well, but probably on the earlier side of things. What time do you guys expect to make out? I'll swing back by.

punga!

My guess is that I'll be there at 6:45pm. It might be as late as 7 though. If I'm not there by 6:45, ditch me. I'll hunt you down. :D

Pete

[joep]

I'll be out tonight as well, but probably on the earlier side of things. What time do you guys expect to make out? I'll swing back by.

punga!

Punga, here's the plan:

Let's meet up by the tennis courts at 6:40 and take a peak in the parking lot for Dirt. If he shows up in orange shorts to match his bar tape, we ride quietly away... ;)

[punga]

Punga, here's the plan:

Let's meet up by the tennis courts at 6:40 and take a peak in the parking lot for Dirt. If he shows up in orange shorts to match his bar tape, we ride quietly away... ;)
Can we throw stuff at him from across the parking lot before riding away. You know, just to make him feel bad?

punga!

[allroy]

I'll be there on time.

[DKEG]

I will be there also, but I am not telling anybody. So they can't hide from me. I will be wearing a hot pink speedo and a bowtie. DaveG why not show up in your chaps.

[DaveG]

What time do you guys expect to make out? I'll swing back by.


I had no idea. Not that there's anything wrong with that.....

[DKEG]

I had no idea. Not that there's anything wrong with that..... as a matter of fact I swing that way also and I would like to join in. You Va studs seem to have a lot of fun down there
Dave you are scaring me

[punga]

I had no idea. Not that there's anything wrong with that.....
Of course you had no idea Dave, I never see you any more. Now that you're off training for your big boy races, you leave your winter riding buddies behind. Who are you gonna cuddle up with next winter on Salamander? It won't be me, no matter how tight your chaps are.

punga!

[Dirt]

I love theme rides. I guess that the orange skinsuit is out of the question since JoeP guessed what I was planning on wearing.

http://static.flickr.com/48/156994237_4cc9c897c2_o.jpg

Don't you want a fanta????

Pete

[CRAIG2]

I think the red daisy dukes make for a nice second runner up.

[DKEG]

I love theme rides. I guess that the orange skinsuit is out of the question since JoeP guessed what I was planning on wearing.

http://static.flickr.com/48/156994237_4cc9c897c2_o.jpg

Don't you want a fanta????

Pete
O.K. Ricky work your magic.

[Dirt]

O.K. Ricky work your magic.

Why the heck do you think I went out to find that photo? :D

[DaveG]

Who are you gonna cuddle up with next winter on Salamander? It won't be me, no matter how tight your chaps are.

punga!

You say that now, but you'll be back. You won't be able to quit me....

[Dirt]

Awesome ride tonight guys. That's the biggest group I've seen on a Monday night ride in a long time... maybe ever.

Joe, Don't forget to send the report to Larry.

Thank you!

Pete

[punga]

Awesome ride tonight guys. That's the biggest group I've seen on a Monday night ride in a long time... maybe ever.

Joe, Don't forget to send the report to Larry.

Thank you!

Pete
Yeah, good ride. Sorry I had to bail out early, had some family obligations to take care of and it's a long trip to Silver Spring via Rockville from Wakefield. Hope no ones got anymore flats, 2 in one night is unheard of out there.

[Dirt]

Yeah, good ride. Sorry I had to bail out early, had some family obligations to take care of and it's a long trip to Silver Spring via Rockville from Wakefield. Hope no ones got anymore flats, 2 in one night is unheard of out there.

You bailed early. I bailed late. Hahahaha. You missed a beautiful crash on my part. My rear brake faded badly early in the ride. I later found out that Avid had problems with bad brake pads for a while and I've probably got a set. Without a rear brake, I found it difficult, if not impossible to stop and hop up a rather nasty section. I went over rather gracelessly. The helmet did its job. Unfortunately I wasn't wearing a helmet on my right thigh. I'm pretty lame this morning. Just what I need before big bear. :D Oh well. It wouldn't be me if I wasn't a little gimpy.

Enough whining. It was awesome riding with you Punga. Thanks for making the trip down.

Pete

[DaveG]

Dave you are scaring me

You're scaring me! I'm not sure I'm comfortable letting you see me in lycra now.... :eek:

[Dirt]

You're scaring me! I'm not sure I'm comfortable letting you see me in lycra now.... :eek:

I think I was scaring everyone last night. Sorry about all the ass jokes. ;)

[joep]

I think I was scaring everyone last night. Sorry about all the ass jokes. ;)

Thanks to everyone for keeping me company last night. That was a blast. Much better than riding solo and calling out directions to the crickets. I had fun stopping to session that one climb and watching Allroy FAIL MISERABLY on all his attempts ;)

Pete, I glad that there's at least one person out there looking at my (non)ass, even if it's just you. :p

Lot's of riding, lot's of trash talkin' make for a good time. Hope to see you all again next week.

[joep]

Sorry, too much rain today. Ride is off for tonight (6/12/06)

[Dirt]

Sorry, too much rain today. Ride is off for tonight (6/12/06)

Poo. I was hoping that it stopped raining at Wakefield and Accotink even though it was raining everywhere else. I love being delusional.

See you next week.

Pete

[joep]

No ride tonight. Too much rain.

thanks for checking.

[joep]

I won't be able to lead the ride tonight so I'm cancelling it unless someone else can lead. See you next week.

[joep]

The Monday ride led by me will now happen at Fountainhead instead of Wakefield. It will go back to Wakefield whenever daylight won't allow us to ride at Fhead.

[edit: and no, I'm not doing this just to get away from writing Trail Monitor reports for OtherBrotherL]

The official ride description in the calendar reads:

Join the Bike Lane and MORE for a dusky ride around Fountainhead (while daylight allows).

Pace: moderate to slightly faster (lap times a bit less than 1 hour), but no one who shows up will be dropped, except maybe the ride leader. :rolleyes:

Terrain: Intermediate. Short ups and downs. Small rock gardens.

Meet by the trailhead at 6:45pm, ready to ride by 7:00pm.

[joep]

I'm out of town and no one is here to lead. See you next week.

[atemryeats]

If anyone is interested in riding, I'll lead. Post if you think you want to come.

Chris-

I'm heading out soon. If anyone's coming, I'll see you there at 6:45.

[joep]

The Fhead ride tonight is on! See you there at 6:45. Lots of mosquitos and biting flies when I was there last night. Bring the Off.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Man - I blink and the Monday Night Wakefield Ride Leader moves AND takes his ride to Fountain Head.

HEAVY SIGH!!!

Any Way - My ride schedule for this week just got all messed up. I normally do a road ride on Tuesday's but a prior family commitment has forced me to switch to a Monday evening ride.

Since we need a Trail Monitor at Wakefield for tonight I've decided to ride my MTB from there. I know this is super last minute, but just in case folks are interested.

Wakefield Monday Evening ride: 6:30PM till 8:00 PM

This will probably be one of the last rides before we will actually need lights.

Larry

[drevil]

Man - I blink and the Monday Night Wakefield Ride Leader moves AND takes his ride to Fountain Head.

HEAVY SIGH!!!

Any Way - My ride schedule for this week just got all messed up. I normally do a road ride on Tuesday's but a prior family commitment has forced me to switch to a Monday evening ride.

Since we need a Trail Monitor at Wakefield for tonight I've decided to ride my MTB from there. I know this is super last minute, but just in case folks are interested.

Wakefield Monday Evening ride: 6:30PM till 8:00 PM

This will probably be one of the last rides before we will actually need lights.

LarryDon't be sad Lawrence. Stoner will be there to console you. Wait up for us and stuff.

[joep]

Fall is almost here and the days are getting shorter. The ride start time for 8/28 will be moved up to 6PM to give us enough time to ride.

See youz.

[lynngym]

Does the Monday night ride still happen at Fountainhead? How about for Labor Day tomorrow?
Thanks

[joep]

Does the Monday night ride still happen at Fountainhead? How about for Labor Day tomorrow?
Thanks

Sorry I missed your post. Last Monday's Fhead ride (Labor Day) was cancelled due to rain and my tired legs. Today's ride (9/11) is on. Note the earlier start time (6PM). Sunset is at 7:15pm. Depending on how it goes, we may try for a shorter loop in order to get out before it gets dark. And it does get really dark, really quickly at Fhead. Hope to see you there.

[joep]

Starting next week (9/18) this ride will take place at Wakefield at 6:30pm. With the sunset creeping back on us, there won't be enough time to finish a full Fhead lap before dark.

[joep]

It looks like we might get some rain today. If that is the case, the ride will be cancelled. I'll keep an eye on conditions and post another update later, around 3:30pm. Anyone planning on showing up?

[phuncadelic]

I will try and show up tonight if it is still on. is 6:45 the start time? I'll have an ugly yellow (Replacement frame) fisher 29er and I'll have a woodbridgeadventure racers logo on the back of my Jeep.

[joep]

I will try and show up tonight if it is still on. is 6:45 the start time? I'll have an ugly yellow (Replacement frame) fisher 29er and I'll have a woodbridgeadventure racers logo on the back of my Jeep.

Phunc, the ride will start at 6pm to give us enough time to finish before dark. Hope you can make it.

[phuncadelic]

Cool I just have to get Congressional approval which shouldn't be a problem tonight.

[joep]

4 o'clock and all's clear. The ride is on for 6PM.

[phuncadelic]

I'll be there!

[joep]

Just a reminder that tonight's ride is at Wakefield at 6:30, not Fountainhead.

[joep]

Just a reminder that tonight's ride is at Wakefield at 6:30, not Fountainhead.

The weather looks good for tonight's ride. I hope some of you can make it. For potential first timers who don't know what I look like: I'm the out-of-place looking, pale, skinny guy that's not Craig. I'll be wearing a MORE jersey, but I also have a mean surgical scar below my navel in the even that I'm shirtless. ewwww. :eek:

See you there.

[CRAIG2]

For potential first timers who don't know what I look like: I'm the out-of-place looking, pale, skinny guy that's not Craig.

Very nice, very nice... LOL :rolleyes: ;)

[joep]

Conditions are irrefutably, unequivocally, and califragelistically perfect. The ride is on for tonight. See you at 6:30.

[dharma]

Conditions are irrefutably, unequivocally, and califragelistically perfect. The ride is on for tonight. See you at 6:30.
Is this a casual ride...open to "beginners"? i've only done the wakefield ride once. thanks...

[Squirrel Girl]

Is this a casual ride...open to "beginners"? i've only done the wakefield ride once. thanks...Dharma, you aren't gonna want to ride with JoeP. He'd chew me up and spit me out without a second thought. JoeP doesn't ride "casual"..... despite his extremely casual demeanor.

I don't think there's a regular casual group on the Monday nights. Anyone????

[joep]

Is this a casual ride...open to "beginners"? i've only done the wakefield ride once. thanks...

It's usually a moderate-paced ride, but "beginners" wanting to try something a little bit faster than the Tuesday rides are welcome. Unlike the Thursday Jacka$$ rides (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showpost.php?p=41334&postcount=273) , this one really does have a no-drop policy. :)

[joep]

Dharma, you aren't gonna want to ride with JoeP. He'd chew me up and spit me out without a second thought. JoeP doesn't ride "casual"..... despite his extremely casual demeanor.

I don't think there's a regular casual group on the Monday nights. Anyone????

Ok, ok you outed me! :)

But this is a good opportunity to do some 'splainin' on how I lead a Monday ride, or at least how I interpret a no-drop policy:

1) I'll go at a pace that will be a bit slow for the fastest rider, but a bit fast for the slowest rider.

2) The group (if there is one) will inevitably get spread out.

3) Everyone waits at the next intersection to regroup, chat, scratch, pee, whatever.

4) Back to step 1).

So, if there's a huge spread in riding speeds, people in the front wind up getting bored and people in the back get lonely, and everybody winds up hating the ride leader. It works like a charm!

[dharma]

Okay, got it! Thanks SG and Joe. I think I'll give the Tuesday ride a few more tries before I step it up. I had intitally asked because I wasn't sure I could make the ride tomorrow, but my climbing plans have changed - so i'll be able to go tomorrow after all!

Sorry for being the newbie asking stupid questions :o

[Squirrel Girl]

Okay, got it! Thanks SG and Joe. I think I'll give the Tuesday ride a few more tries before I step it up. I had intitally asked because I wasn't sure I could make the ride tomorrow, but my climbing plans have changed - so i'll be able to go tomorrow after all!

Sorry for being the newbie asking stupid questions :o
DHARMA! :p :p :p

If you haven't learned ANYTHING yet, haven't you learned to find out ahead of time!!!! :eek: :D ;) :p

Look, JoeP is fast. JoeP is REALLY fast. He may slow down a little for someone who wants to try out the moderate rides. And that's fine. But for someone who doesn't know that they can be at the front of all casual rides, they shouldn't be thinking too hard on moving up to the moderate rides.

I will never be able to keep up with him. It doesn't mean I'm a bad person. It just means that I'm not as fast as him. And I'm not going to slow him down by making the mistake of going on one of his rides. I've been on an official casual ride where the leader declared in the parking lot, "We're riding moderate" and was left in the dust of the other riders. No fun. Fortunately I could find my way on the trail system solo or there might have been trouble. So when a ride is officially stated "moderate," people who go on it, need to know what that means.

[dharma]

DHARMA! :p :p :p

If you haven't learned ANYTHING yet, haven't you learned to find out ahead of time!!!! :eek: :D ;) :p


I had seen the thread and posted my question without checking the calendar (where indeed, I see now it says moderate!) always good to be informed - that much I have learned! :)

[Squirrel Girl]

I had seen the thread and posted my question without checking the calendar (where indeed, I see now it says moderate!) always good to be informed - that much I have learned! :)YEA!!!!!!! :D Now just stop apologizing all the time and you'll be FINE!!!! :) :p

[Squirrel Girl]

I had seen the thread and posted my question without checking the calendar (where indeed, I see now it says moderate!) always good to be informed - that much I have learned! :)Oh, yeah, and some of us have been around since forever, so we know these things. Not because we're smart or cool, but just because we're old. ;)