2006::Wakefield Tuesday Night Ride

[jfoley]

talk amongst yourselves...

[CRAIG2]

Greetings -

Would someone be able to step up and lead tomorrow (2/14) evening's Wakefield Casual / Beginner ride? I will not be able to make it out due to a scheduling conflict. Sorry for the late notice - please post a reply, or email me if you can lead.

Thanks!

Craig

[TMayhew]

I don't know if Wakefield will be ready for riding tomorrow. We got ~7" in the Accotink area and they're predicting temps in the upper 40's on Tuesday. I'd expect it to be pretty sloppy. :(

Tim

[CRAIG2]

Yeah, I was going to guess that as well; however, just to cover myself, I figured I would put out my request in the event that things were still frozen over enough to ride. I agree - I think that with the forecasted temperatures, and sun, it will be a slushy, muddy mess over there for at least a week or better.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Good morning -

The Wakefield casual ride scheduled for this evening, 2/14, is CANCELLED due to trail conditions. Go out to dinner with your other half, or stay in and watch cheesy, romantic comedies instead.

Thanks!

Craig

[Jason Reckner]

does it look like the ride will be on for tomorrow?

[CRAIG2]

I would say yes, unless there are reports from this evening's ride that trail conditions are bad. We haven't had any precipitation in a while, and the snow has since melted days ago here. I plan to lead the scheduled ride tomorrow.

Craig

[Jason Reckner]

thanks alot. i will check back later

J

[CRAIG2]

No problem. If there is a cancellation due to trail conditions, it will most likely be posted tomorrow. However, I don't anticipate any cancellation.

Craig

[febbraro]

I rode/ran wakefield this morning from about 7:00am until about 9am. The trails were perfectly frozen solid until about 8:45 when the sun started hitting them, then they were beginning to get squishy. If the temps are in the upper 40s and sunny (like it is calling for) they will be pretty messy.

The PhaseII trails look pretty damaged/trashed from muddy riding. Shame! :(

[CRAIG2]

Thanks - can you tell me which sections you ran/rode?

Craig

[febbraro]

I did not go over to the bowl, or the stream trail for that matter, it was focused primarily on what would be (assuming) used for the Wednesday races.

The little section near the pedestrian bridge, down around the power station, into the armored area, around the base of the phase1 stuff, out into the powerlines for all of the phase2 stuff, back into the woods for the rest of phase1, then over along the edge of 495 up to where the start/finish is. Sorry I dont know the names of any of these places.

[CRAIG2]

If those sections were greasy, I don't supsect the creek trail will be in great condition - the powerline sections and the section along the beltway are notoriously bad, and slow to dry. Was phase 1 also pretty slick, even at the higher elevations?

[Dazed4]

I've been to night rides twice now and both times I got hammered on the beltway in Virginia past tyson's corner. and been late both times. I take 270 S to 495 over the american legion bridge and around to the exit for wakefield park. Is there any short cuts or anyway to get there that may be faster?

[CRAIG2]

I know that commute well, having worked in Germantown. That's 60-90 minutes in rush hour on a moderate day. The only alternative would be to come down the GW Parwkay to 395S possibly, but you'll get hammered there, too. Traffic around the area sucks. You're going to get hammered pretty much anywhere, unfortunately. Give yourself at LEAST an hour to get there from Gaithersburg, if not more.

Craig

[drevil]

I know that commute well, having worked in Germantown. That's 60-90 minutes in rush hour on a moderate day. The only alternative would be to come down the GW Parwkay to 395S possibly, but you'll get hammered there, too. Traffic around the area sucks. You're going to get hammered pretty much anywhere, unfortunately. Give yourself at LEAST an hour to get there from Gaithersburg, if not more.

Craig
So is the ride on or off for tonight?

[CRAIG2]

I'm really teeting towards off - from what was said earlier, the trails still sound like they're pretty greasy from the thaw - it's certainly not below freezing today.

I'd like to be responsible and call it off, unfortunately.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I haven't been out to Wakefield since returning home so I can't personally help you make a decision -

BUT!!!


I just got off of the phone with Rich Edwards. Evidently he was out walking the trails on Friday. His exact words were:

"I'm a little disappointed." And he meant that in reference to the obvious tire ruts that indicate riders continue to use the trail even when it's wet.

L




And then he gave me a whole list of things to do to help get water off of the trail...

DOH!

((I always thought that when it was my time to die, that I would curl up off the trail at Fountain Head or in the abandoned car at Schaffer Farms. But now I know, I'm just gonna keel over at Wakefield...............))

[CRAIG2]

Yeah, Phase II does NOT drain well. The switchbacks on Phase 1 haven't proven to be very resilient either. Still, people continue to ride these sections when conditions are prohibitive. I'm not sure if it's simple ignorance or what.

Tonight's ride is off. Please stay off the trails when temps are above freezing until the great thaw is over. Frozen dirt ok, melted dirt bad.

Craig

[drevil]

Larry,

I'm sure it's been suggested multiple times before, but can we put up a sign (or two or three) at Wakefield that says trails are closed or open for the day, just like at Fountainhead? I think the problem is that not everyone knows what trail conditions are marginal or acceptable. A sign would make it black and white.

Trail is open.

or

Trail is closed.
(If you still choose to ride, Larry will be on your ass like white on rice.)

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I HEAR ya Rick.

As a matter of fact, I also spoke with Wakefield's Park Manager earlier today. He has no problem with putting up a Kiosk or a sign post at all of the trail heads to be used to indicate OPEN or CLOSED. However, what he won't sign up for (And he does not have the staff for) is the person or person's that will determine the trail conditions and then physically adjust the signs to indicate OPEN'ed or CLOSE'd.

He coined the term Trail Steward - And as much as I like Stewie, I don't think I'd want that job. I already make that call 6 times a year for the WAW and CM's. I also, more times than not, have to make that same call for the Thursday night ride. I couldn't fathom having to be responsible for the trail on a 7 day a week basis.

Any Volunteers?
(Think of the Power, the Glory, the ability to open and close Wakefield on your personal WHIM!!! Haaa ha ha haa.......)

L

[drevil]

I don't know how the signs are made. However, if it is a flip sign or an enclosed kiosk/bulletin board that you can padlock, give several appointed MORE members the combo. (Ride leaders and folks that live close by make the most sense.)

They can flip it up or down, then sign a little enclosed sheet like in the bathrooms that say "This Lavatory was last cleaned by _________ @ __________."

[punga]

Not to be a kill joy, but didn't this thread get started because the other, older one went off topic sometimes? :eek: (I guess I just added to the noise with this post though)

I do appreciate the idea of the trails open or closed sign though.

punga!

[Jason Reckner]

Is the ride on for tonight? 2/28

[CRAIG2]

Yep - sure is.

Trails were reportedly in good shape for yesterday, we haven't had any new precipitation in the past 24 hours, so we're on for tonight. It will be a casual pace; I have missed another 2 weeks of the bike, so don't hope for too blistering a pace :)

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey Craig!

Did you know that there were TWO (2) rides listed for tonight? I knew you were FAST but - WOW - "Be in TWO places at the same time FAST". Amazing!

BTW - I just posted the moderate pace ride for Thursday and noticed that there was not a casual ride listed. Do you know if there's gonna be one?

L

[Dirt]

Hey Craig!

Did you know that there were TWO (2) rides listed for tonight? I knew you were FAST but - WOW - "Be in TWO places at the same time FAST". Amazing!

BTW - I just posted the moderate pace ride for Thursday and noticed that there was not a casual ride listed. Do you know if there's gonna be one?

L

Hey Larry.

My guess is that there will be one. There was an issue with the calendar this week. The Monday night ride got deleted too. We can get Drew to post up the casual ride again.

Thanks!

Pete

[Dirt]

Oh yeah... The meeting of the 29er with h-bars zealot's club last night was most enjoyable. I couldn't have had my ass handed to me by a nicer bunch of people. :D

Thanks for letting me hang on for dear life, hacking, wheezing and snotting the whole way. I look forward to doing it again soon. :D

PEte

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I was just wondering if any of you Tuesday night riders happen to come across a windshield washer motor from a 1991 Toyota pick-up out on or near the new armored section of Phase II?

No particular reason for asking. Sometimes you find the strangest things out there..........

[CRAIG2]

Hey Craig!

Did you know that there were TWO (2) rides listed for tonight? I knew you were FAST but - WOW - "Be in TWO places at the same time FAST". Amazing!

BTW - I just posted the moderate pace ride for Thursday and noticed that there was not a casual ride listed. Do you know if there's gonna be one?

L


Ummm... fast? You must have me confused with someone else... LOL

I'm not sure about a casual ride this Thursday - I can tell you that I will be unable to lead it this week, unfortunately. Also, I did not see any truck parts on the trail last night... sorry! :D

[punga]

Ummm... fast? You must have me confused with someone else... LOL

I'm not sure about a casual ride this Thursday - I can tell you that I will be unable to lead it this week, unfortunately. Also, I did not see any truck parts on the trail last night... sorry! :D
I should be able to lead tomorrow night if need be. I'll be in Tyson's Corner during the day and was planning to ride after work anyway.

punga!

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

The ride tonight is ON. I look forward to seeing a few people out there tonight. As City Bikes has successfully exorcised the demons from my disc brakes, I will be riding my NRS tonight.

Call me if you're running late; email me before 5:00 with questions, directions, etc.

Craig

[drewdane]

We can get Drew to post up the casual ride again.


You mean Craig, right? Remember, I ended up having to wuss out on leading the casual rides almost immediately after I started? :(

[CRAIG2]

Jeez, no pressure or anything - thanks Drew.... :rolleyes:

[drewdane]

Jeez, no pressure or anything - thanks Drew.... :rolleyes:
No problem, DROPMEISTER! :D :p

Come to think (for once), this is the Tuesday thread - it wouldn't be me even if I was still coming out on Thursdays. :rolleyes:

[drewdane]

I HEAR ya Rick.

As a matter of fact, I also spoke with Wakefield's Park Manager earlier today. He has no problem with putting up a Kiosk or a sign post at all of the trail heads to be used to indicate OPEN or CLOSED. However, what he won't sign up for (And he does not have the staff for) is the person or person's that will determine the trail conditions and then physically adjust the signs to indicate OPEN'ed or CLOSE'd.

I can certainly see his POV. However, what about signs telling people to stay off in wet conditions, maybe with a little blurb explaining how messed up the trails get when people ride in the muck? It wouldn't keep the jerks away, but it may help with the merely clueless. Or am I being naive?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

I can certainly see his POV. However, what about signs telling people to stay off in wet conditions, maybe with a little blurb explaining how messed up the trails get when people ride in the muck? It wouldn't keep the jerks away, but it may help with the merely clueless. Or am I being naive?


I don't know. To be honest any sign we've ever put up at Wakefield has been torn down, torn up and defecated upon. Frustrating actually. On the race permits we're required to have Race Date announcements put up a week in advance. Mike and I end up putting up new ones every day or every other day. The same thing with happens with Trail Maintenance and Trail Closures signs.

"Signs - Signs - Every where there's signs........"

I guess signs are a sign of "DA MAN". And nobody wants to be a pawn of - or told what to do by "DA MAN".


On the lighter side - The trails are in great condition. I went out onto Phase II today and put down a mixture of FINES and Virginia Clay onto to gravel we put down at the last Trail Maintenance. (I only did about half the distance - Those dang buckets were getting heavy and my lunch hours were long past over).

Let me know if you guys think this mixture is better than the straight gravel.

L

[CRAIG2]

I'll let you know tomorrow how it goes - personally, and this is just my opinion, the gravel was a little sketchy for my taste. But, I think it is probably better for the integrity of the trail, and I appreciate your hard work.

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

........- personally, and this is just my opinion, the gravel was a little sketchy for my taste. But, I think it is probably better for the integrity of the trail, and I appreciate your hard work.

Craig


Oh it was definitely SKETCHY.

Two things happened.

ONE: We didn't dig the trenches as deep as I did on my test section. That gave us less room for the A21. Unfortunately with less A21, the rail road ballast started to surface (I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS)

TWO: I was counting on several days of rain to settle things in. As wet as things have been all winter, it never happened. Murphy laughs at me.

Hopefully I haven't made things worse. Thanks for the kinds words. The stuff I put down today was semi moist, but was drying fast in the wind. It really needs some rain to let it settle in. Maybe Friday.

Lastly, I have till the 1st of May to play. After that I want to have a system down on what works and what doesn't for the races.

Any way - I've hijacked the thread enough. Enjoy the ride tonight and be careful on the gravel!!

L

[brcire]

MyOtherBrotherL!

Nice job with the gravel! Yeah, it was a bit sketchy today, but Phase II is looking better. Rain and riders will help pack it down.

Thanks for all that you do to keep the trail in good shape. And to your boss for letting you take such long lunches! :D

[huevosdeltoro]

so i'll be in training in Vienna till 5ish the first week of april. time will also be changing that week, so will these still be night rides then? wondering if i'd need to pack lights. sunset should be 7:30 or later by then, eh?

I'd love to bring my bike up with me and hit wakefield and maybe fountainhead too. they seem close enough to vienna that i could make it out by 6ish, but I'd definately need a guide.

[drevil]

so i'll be in training in Vienna till 5ish the first week of april. time will also be changing that week, so will these still be night rides then? wondering if i'd need to pack lights. sunset should be 7:30 or later by then, eh?

I'd love to bring my bike up with me and hit wakefield and maybe fountainhead too. they seem close enough to vienna that i could make it out by 6ish, but I'd definately need a guide.
It may be a good idea to bring them if you want to finish the rides with the group. We usually are out until 8-8:15ish, depending how folks feel. You can always peel off if it gets too dark for you. It's not too big a park, so it's relatively easy to find your way back to the cars.

[huevosdeltoro]

sweet. i'll bring a bar light along then, although i'll need to get a bottle cage for the monkey. nothing like throwing a few extra pounds on that beast.

[punga]

Any thoughts on tonights rides yet? Got the bike on the car and am downtown wondering if I should make the trek.

punga!

[Jackson]

Any thoughts on tonights rides yet? Got the bike on the car and am downtown wondering if I should make the trek.

punga!

I'm in downtown Fairfax and there hasn't been a drop of rain around 123 & 236.

[CRAIG2]

We're getting a few (and I do mean few, in the most literal sense) flurries here in Ballston - definitely not the 'winter storm' they were calling for yesterday. If you look really hard and long enough you can see a flake every now and then (quick - rush to the story to buy milk and toilet paper now!!!!). But it is really damn cold out there.

If the weather conditions remain the same as they are now, ride is on. Probably won't be out more than an hour and change. Us skinny people don't do well in the cold. No rain is forecasted; I doubt we'll get any today.

If something changes drastically in the next few hours, and the roads are in not so good shape, I'll bail. People around here on the roads scare me, and I'd rather not be out there any longer than necessary. But, as said, if the conditions remain the same, I don't expect ANY accumulation, especially on the road surfaces.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Update:

Can someone step in to lead this ride? My boss is currently away on travel, and a couple of things just came up - I don't think I can make it out tonight in time.

Anyone?

Craig

[punga]

I was planning on doing the moderate ride tonight, but I'll lead the casual tonight if no one else can.

punga!

[CRAIG2]

Thanks! I'm just slammed here at work this week.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Did last nights ride(s) go off??

Inquiring Trail Monitor Report collector wanting to know..................

[drevil]

Did last nights ride(s) go off??

Inquiring Trail Monitor Report collector wanting to know..................I wasn't there.

[CRAIG2]

It went - for about 30 or 40 minutes... then it started raining. Only rode the creek trail, phase 1, and phase 2. Trails were in great shape, except for the rain, which at least kept the dust down but made the roots slick. Just two of us - myself, and Kathy, and we ran into Cory in the parking lot afterwards who had been in the bowl. No other users out there.

I'll be out again Thursday to lead the casual ride.

Craig

[huevosdeltoro]

i suppose the monday ride aint happening, given the weather. how fast does wakefield dry up? will it be good to go by Tues night? i guess it depends on how much sky falls.

[CRAIG2]

That's pretty much about it. If the sky falls today, and we get significant rain (an inch is 'significant'), the ride tomorrow will be cancelled. The last I heard we are expecting strong thunderstorms today, with the rain potentially lasting into tomorrow morning. If that is the case, the ride will certainly not happen. Wakefield typically takes at least 2 days to really dry out into a rideable condition after significant precipitation - even with the new contour trails, it's not a fast draining network of trails (particularly along the creek trail and Phase 2).

Keep your fingers crossed, hopefully we don't get too much rain. If we do, come out Thursday!

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Greetings folks -

It looks as if last night's big storm wasn't as epic as forecasted - the bark was far worse than the bite. We only picked up about a half inch of rain (also, not a drop fell here in Ballston yesterday prior to the aforementioned 'perfect storm'), and the conditions today are sunny and windy - we should get some good drying between now and this evening.

This evening's ride is ON - depending on who shows up, I would like to head over to Accotink first (it's daylight savings time now, so we'll have a good hour to ride over there before it begins to get dark) where things usually drain and dry more quickly, and then we might do a lap or so on the Wakefield side depending on how things look.

See you out there!

Craig

[huevosdeltoro]

Sweet. I was hoping you'd say that. 6:30, right? Is there anywhere to grab a bite to eat near the park?

will these directions get me where i need to be?

"Wakefield park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 54A which is Braddock Road west for one quarter mile to the park entrance on the right. For MORE rides, follow the entrance road until it ends at a left turn into a parking lot. This is the parking lot for the rec center. Rides leave from the large recycling bins in this lot."

[CRAIG2]

6:30 is generally the time I get there, and am jus about ready to go. We usually linger around til about 6:40/45 to wait for any stragglers.

Regarding food before or after the ride, there's a shopping center that is essentially across the street from the park that will give you a couple of options, depending on what you're looking for. One is Kilroy's, a sports bar, there's a supermarket, and I'm not sure what else is in there. If you take Braddock Rd east, there's another shopping center at the intersection of Braddock and Backlick Road, about a mile or so from the park.

The directions to the park are good, and will get you right where you need to go. Take the beltway to the Braddock Road west exit, and make a right at the first light you get to on Braddock. The park is hard to miss - it's literally spitting distance from the beltway.

Craig

[allroy]

I know it's been dry, but we did get a fair amout of rain last night.

[CRAIG2]

We'll see, and avoid the lower lying areas - like the creek trail, and phase 2. Higher up should be ok - we got less than an inch of rain, and today is sunny and windy. Accotink should be ok; roots might be a wee bit slick in spots.

Worst case, we get there, find everything is too muddy, and ride the CCT or something.

Ride's on!

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Let me know how it went..............

[drevil]

Let me know how it went..............
Larry,

We missed you. No one to slag on, no one to hold us up, and no one to whine that we aren't waiting for him. :p

I'll send you a report. Craig did the other ride. Cheerios,

rickyd

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Larry,

We missed you. No one to slag on, no one to hold us up, and no one to whine that we aren't waiting for him. :p

I'll send you a report. Craig did the other ride. Cheerios,

rickyd

Uhhhhhhh....

Ummmm.....


Thanks - I think?

L

[drevil]

Uhhhhhhh....

Ummmm.....


Thanks - I think?

L
Of course I was talking about you, Cowtilly! ;)

[huevosdeltoro]

It was my 1st time out there, so I have no basis for comparison, but to me, it was fantastic.

Very few wet spots.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey Tuesday Ride leader or leaders.

I needs them TM reports. Hook me up.

L

[punga]

Everyone just stood around in the parking lot. Some people stood together in a fast group, some in a moderate group, others just sat on their cars in a casual group :p

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Everyone just stood around in the parking lot. Some people stood together in a fast group, some in a moderate group, others just sat on their cars in a casual group :p

((Heavy, dissappointed sigh)))

I can't send that report :(

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Since I can't get a trail report from ANYBODY, would it be safe for me to write and say there was no Wakefield Night Ride and that riders only went to Accotink and all riders had vacated Wakefield before night fall.

Just as a reminder, to continue the MORE sponsored night riding program in the only FCPA facility that allows night riding, we agreed to submit a report for each night there is a sanctioned ride. The lack of one report won't kill us but if a pattern develops we potentially could have the program restricted back to 2 days or less. This is why I agreed to be the point man for collection.

Help an "L" out here.............

L

[CRAIG2]

Larry -

I just emailed you ride reports for Tues and Thurs casual rides. Sorry about that - boss has been away, and I'm hammered here at work.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

Just in case there was any doubt, this evening's (4/18) Wakefield casual ride is ON. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there - should be a fantastic evening for a ride!

Craig

[CRAIG2]

If there is any doubt, this evening's (4/25) Wakefied casual ride is ON. We will most likely spend the first hour or so on the Accotink side.

See you all at 6:45!

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

If there is any doubt, this evening's (4/25) Wakefied casual ride is ON. We will most likely spend the first hour or so on the Accotink side.

See you all at 6:45!

Craig

I hope you guys make your ride (My plans involved the PPTC AA ride starting at 6:10)

Check out: http://www.weather.com/weather/map/22152?from=36hour_map_large

Use the Pull down and choose, "Eastern Central Doppler Radar 1800".

The rain she be a comming.

L

PS - The last rain storm total had Gaithersburg and Annandale with 2 of the highest recorded rain totals.

[CRAIG2]

AA meaning twice the Advil afterwards? :eek: Or is this part of one of those 12-step programs? haaaaa!

I hope the ride happens, too - hopefully, we're on the 40% of the 60% chance of rain tonight. If it's raining locally at 6, no ride. If it's dry, consider it on.

[drevil]

Bumpin' it way back in:

AA meaning twice the Advil afterwards? :eek: Or is this part of one of those 12-step programs? haaaaa!

I hope the ride happens, too - hopefully, we're on the 40% of the 60% chance of rain tonight. If it's raining locally at 6, no ride. If it's dry, consider it on.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

The rain - She Held off!!!

I hope you guys had a good ride.

((Me - I gots spit out at mile 14.5, missed the light at Braddock and finished the ride with a Pelaton of 3)).

Craig - Don't forget the TM report.

L

[CRAIG2]

Greetings and salivations -

This is your friendly reminder that this evening's (5/2) Wakefield casual ride is ON. Weather looks great. See everyone out there!

Craig

[punga]

How does tonight look? It didn't seem like we got a ton of rain yesterday. I can lead a ride if necessary.

punga!

[Dirt]

How does tonight look? It didn't seem like we got a ton of rain yesterday. I can lead a ride if necessary.

punga!

It's been so dry that I can't imagine that the rain did anything but make the trails a lot better.

Pete

[drewdane]

I'm assuming tonight's a go?

[CRAIG2]

It's a go - I'll be there. Given the recent rain, it's possible we'll have to stick more to Accotink, though.

Craig

[drewdane]

It's a go - I'll be there. Given the recent rain, it's possible we'll have to stick more to Accotink, though.

Craig
That makes sense. As usual, I'll probably be too late to start with the group, but since it's my only chance to ride 'til next Thursday at the earliest, I'll take what I can get!

[Jason Reckner]

Is the ride on for tonight and have you been getting a good turnout? Are we allowed to night ride after this.

sorry for all the ?'s but havent been on this ride in a while

thx
J

[punga]

Is the ride on for tonight and have you been getting a good turnout? Are we allowed to night ride after this.

sorry for all the ?'s but havent been on this ride in a while

thx
J

And can lead a ride if necessary.

punga!

[CRAIG2]

The casual / beginner ride tonight is ON. Turnouts have varied greatly - there really is no 'average'. I've seen as few as 2 or 3, and some rides have seen upwards of 12-15. Just depends.

Meet by the green recyclye bins at Wakefield, ready to ride at 6:45. Wakefield should be good and dry tonight, so if we get any newbies, we'll stick to the Wakefield side where the terrain is not as challenging.

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Is the ride on for tonight and have you been getting a good turnout? Are we allowed to night ride after this.

sorry for all the ?'s but havent been on this ride in a while

thx
J

Wakefield is legal for night riding on Monday's, Tuesday's and Thursday's. You do NOT have to ride with any of the MORE group rides.

A Wakefield ride does NOT include Accotink. If you cross Braddock road (Under or Over) and your using your lights - Your POACHING.

From the Night riding Policy, "Night riding at Wakefield Park will continue as an approved activity on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights from dusk until 10:30PM. All participant's cars must be off park property by 11 PM. "

Hope this helps

L

[Jason Reckner]

Yea, I knew about accotink. I will prob be there tonight and I'll bring a light just in case someone is up for a little night ride. Who knows i may be spent just doing the normal ride. Thanks for the info.

J

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

I'm not going to be able to make it out to lead this Tuesday's Wakefield ride due to personal reasons. Hopefully I'll be able to make it out next week. If someone could step in and lead the casual ride this week, I would appreciate. If you can, please either reply to this post or shoot me an email.

Hope everyone is having an enjoyable holiday weekend!

Thanks,

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Just bumping this one back into the mix....

[Dirt]

I'll lead.

I can't stay really late, but I'll lead. We'll ride from 6:30 till 8pm.

The casual ride is on. We'll hit Accotinik and then some in Wakefield.

Pete

[Dirt]

Great ride y'all.

For those of you who missed it, I wanted to let you know what you missed. I made sure that EVERYONE on the ride except for me and Ricky crashed and drew blood. ;)

See y'all next week!

Pete

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Great ride y'all.

For those of you who missed it, I wanted to let you know what you missed. I made sure that EVERYONE on the ride except for me and Ricky crashed and drew blood. ;)

See y'all next week!

Pete

Very Cool - Don't forget to send me the TM report!

[Dirt]

Very Cool - Don't forget to send me the TM report!

Done!

The trails look great. I can tell that you've done a lot with the powerline section at the beginning of phase 2. We've talked about that area a lot. It is in really good shape and rides very nicely. It should probably get mowed before the races start would be my only comment. I like the two logs on the section against the beltway towards the end of the lap. They're easy, but add a little texture to that part of the course.

Pete

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

Assuming it's not raining later this afternoon (looks like a small chance of some isolated showers / t-storms), the ride tonight is ON. I'll be back with a vengeance - hopefully less bloodshed than what I hear was spilled last week. :eek: Though, it IS 6/6/06... hmmm...

See everyone around 6:30!

Craig

[scooter]

Craig,

Unfortunately, I can't make it tonight, so I can guarantee there will be less bloodshed. :)
Have fun!
Kathy

[CRAIG2]

Well, gee, there goes the entertainment :) See you next week, hopefully!

[CRAIG2]

Uh oh... I just noticed I made Greedy Post Whore status... :eek:

[Dirt]

hopefully less bloodshed than what I hear was spilled last week. :eek:

You're no fun. I like bloodshed rides. ;)

But seriously folks.... There WILL be less bloodshed because the sadistic maniac that lead last week is relinquishing ride leading duties to their rightful owner.

Have fun.

Pete

[ardenbees]

I'm not sure how much bloodshed occurred last week, but last night's carnage was minimal. I had a little incident with a log bridge. The log bridge won. Thank you all for hanging out for a couple minutes while I collected myself. The evidence of the encounter has been doused in peroxide and slathered with bacitracin, so I'm good as new. Actually my palm is more bruised and sore than anything else. I take that back, the tiny little bit of confidence I was building on previous log bridges is pretty bruised.

[Dirt]

I'm not sure how much bloodshed occurred last week, but last night's carnage was minimal. I had a little incident with a log bridge. The log bridge won. Thank you all for hanging out for a couple minutes while I collected myself. The evidence of the encounter has been doused in peroxide and slathered with bacitracin, so I'm good as new. Actually my palm is more bruised and sore than anything else. I take that back, the tiny little bit of confidence I was building on previous log bridges is pretty bruised.

Falls like that are what we sometimes need to go to the next level. I had a huge and rather stupid fall Monday night. While I'm going to be hobbling around for a week or two, I can't wait to get back to that spot and try it again. :D

The confidence stuff is a good guide for where and how you should be riding. You'll know when you're ready to try more new stuff.

Glad to hear that the carnage was minimal.

See you on the trails soon.

Pete

[Snot-Rocket]

I'm not sure how much bloodshed occurred last week, but last night's carnage was minimal. I had a little incident with a log bridge. The log bridge won. Thank you all for hanging out for a couple minutes while I collected myself. The evidence of the encounter has been doused in peroxide and slathered with bacitracin, so I'm good as new. Actually my palm is more bruised and sore than anything else. I take that back, the tiny little bit of confidence I was building on previous log bridges is pretty bruised.

If so- glad to see you are legal. Last year I worked w/ Anne M. of the BikeLane and built some Log-Clinic obstacle training aids. Per the incident- if the same one, I'm thinking I'll police those up and host another comprehenisve log conquereing clinic- all purty easy details, just a bit of know how, mastering some drills and application...may happen late June and/or early july- I'll post on this forum...

Rah,

[ardenbees]

Are you the "riveted" C_Dale Driver?



That's me! With my Rivets. Ha! They look like screws to me, but apparently the proper term is "rivet." It just makes me laugh.

I do need some log learning. I successfully traversed a couple log things yesterday, even while on the bike. The rest of them I hiked over, but I actually rode over a couple without spazzing out. It's a start. Gotta get back on the horse!

[ardenbees]

The confidence stuff is a good guide for where and how you should be riding. You'll know when you're ready to try more new stuff.



I think I got Confidence's message loud and clear: learn to walk before trying to run.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey Guys - Who actualy led the ride on Tuesday?? I need the TM report from the ride. (Just fill in the below and send back to me)

Date: xx/xx/2006

Ride Leader: xxx xxxxxx

Start Time: 6:xx PM

End Time: 7:xx PM

Weather and Trail Conditions:

Number of monitors on trail:

Number of bikers on advertised ride:

Number of bikers observed using the park for night riding (Not on the advertised ride):

Number of hikers, runners or other Park Users observed on the trail system during the night riding period:

[CRAIG2]

Hey -

I know we got a LOT of rain yesterday evening, so if someone could post up anything about trail conditions at some point today so that I can decide what to do about tonight's ride I would appreciate it.

I don't anticipate being able to ride anything at Wakefield tonight; however, I'm hoping we'll have some legal trail on the Accotink side.

At any rate - that said, ride is still on pending further notice. Please check back in later today in case something changes.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

*bump*

Ride tonight is ON. Not sure if anything at Wakefield will be legal, but we'll defintely go hit the Accotink trails.

See everyone out there!

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Greetings folks -

I'm just going to get it out of the way not so as not to keep everyone in baited anticipation: tomorrow's Wakefield Casual ride is OFF. Lots of rain yesterday, and it's still coming down.

Maybe Thursday....

Stay dry!

Craig

[Dirt]

Wuss! It could clear up before tomorrow night (in David Kegley's dream world). I heard he made out with Madonna.

[CRAIG2]

Oh yeah, well I made out with Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton and all the Victoria's Secret models - at ONCE! But Paris Hilton was lame, so I told her to go away. :D

[gaz]

http://gallery.jessicaalba.net/albums/userpics/10001/normal_sinsity28.jpg

Mmmm. Albalicious....

Honestly, looking out the window right now, and seeing the rain STILL coming down heavily, I think that there really IS more of a chance of me going home to find her waiting for me, than riding any time soon... :(

[CRAIG2]

Wow! That was the best minute and a half I've had in a lonnnnng time! HAAAAAAAA! :D :D :D

[CRAIG2]

Greetings!

I'm sending this out to gauge who, if anyone, is planning on actually coming out for the Wakefield Tuesday casual ride, as, it is the 4th of July?

I'm thinking about riding down to the Potomac or something to watch the fireworks, which is why I ask. Anyone is welcome join me.

Drop me an email, or reply to this thread, either way.

I don't want to be a heartbreaker :rolleyes: Or guilt anyone away from their grill and cold case of beer.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

No responses as of yet, so I'm going to cancel this ride. Hopefully if it's not raining I'll be watching some fireworks.

Everyone have a safe 4th!

Craig

[fp39]

I have never been at Wakefield and I was looking for a group to show me around.

Is the 6:30 ride on for today?
Where do you all meet exactly?

Thanks

[CRAIG2]

Greetings!

Pending any surprise downpours this afternoon, today's Wakefield casual ride is ON. I'll see everyone at 6:30 this evening, ready to roll at 6:45.

For those joining us for the first time, we will be meeting in the last parking lot on the left as you enter the park, next to or near to the large green recylcing bins. I am the tall skinny white guy with a gold colored Ford Focus sedan and a red Giant NRS.

Later!

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Look out for Green Garbed Gents with staple guns and yellow tape.

Oh - And there may be a 1991 formally red Toyota pick-up on the trails. If you see it, remain perfectly still and it will ignore you.

L

[CRAIG2]

And for the love of the FSM, guys, do NOT make eye contact with THOSE people! :eek: :D

[CRAIG2]

Hey folks -

Unless someone else really wants to lead this afternoon, I'm calling this evening's Wakefield Casual ride OFF. The heat index this afternoon is expected to be between 105 and 110 degrees - too hot for me to really enjoy being out there. Eveyrone should go somewhere for ice cold margaritas instead. :D

Craig

[CRAIG2]

just bumping this one back into the mix...

[burgh punk]

Craig, you are approaching the lofty 1000th post mark...quick, comment on something!

[rscobb]

I was goin to brave it if anybody else was?

[CRAIG2]

Rscobb - you're welcome to brave it out there, and lead whoever shows up. Just be safe - keep hydrated, ride with someone if you can help it, take it easy.

Magaritas, anyone? :D :D

Look, I did it, my thousandth post!! Wheeeee!

Craig

[gaz]

Might not just be heat to contend with - a big line of storms just fired up out west, and are rolling forward. Weather dot com (cause they're always right, haha) have changed tonight's forecast from just "hazy, warm, and humid" to "80% chance of thunderstorms, with locally heavy rainfall possible."

[rscobb]

Funny thing is on days like this even when I try to make myself drink a lot I still come home really thirsty...

[CRAIG2]

That's because on days like these you can dehydrate INCREDIBLY quickly. If you're not careful, you can get yourself in trouble really fast out there. Take water AND a sports drink - those salts / electrolytes you'll lose are important, too.

[rscobb]

Clouds came in and it cooled down, ride was not bad at all. Nobody showed, so I put on me headphones, turned up the volume... and once more... all was right with the world...

[CRAIG2]

Greetings and salivations -

In case anyone was wondering, the ride tonight is ON. It will be a casually paced ride as I have not been on a bike in 2 weeks. :eek: :D

See everyone out there tonight!

Craig

[halfinch]

will the afterdrinks at killroys be the same pace as the ride?

[CRAIG2]

Sure! Or, fast and furious if you're that kind of drunk :D

[bigjak]

Where will everyone meet for the ride today..

[CRAIG2]

We will be meeting next to or around the green recycling bins in the Wakefield rec. center parking lot at approximately 6:30, riding out at 6:45. The parking lot is the last parking lot on the left, as you enter the park. It is maybe a quarter mile or so from the park entrance.

Craig

[scooter]

Craig,
Just checking to make sure tonight's casual ride is on.
Kathy

[CRAIG2]

Hi Kathy -

The ride scheduled for today is ON. I'll be out there around 6:15/30, and we'll depart at the regular time. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Craig

[oldskoolbiker]

I'm going to come also, but which bike should I ride??? Singlespeed or Full Suspension? HMMM

[CRAIG2]

Make me feel better about not riding my SS - be a slacker and bring the one with all the gears and bounce. LOL

Craig

[oldskoolbiker]

Alright I'll ride my Dakar. It's probably getting lonely I haven't ridden it since the last WAW race.

[CRAIG2]

Cool. I have a red NRS. It's always lonely, and jealous of something. Other bikes, my tennis rackets, my golf clubs. Damn red bikes. I was warned.

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Greetings everyone -

Just in case there was any doubt (ha!), the ride scheduled for this evening is ON. Looking forward to seeing everyone there - it's a great day!

Craig

[CRAIG2]

Greetings -

Please chime in if you'll be able to lead this ride tomorrow. I have too much going on at work right now, and there are too few people in the office. I just can't make it out. So, if you'd be willing, reply to this post, and/or drop me an email. If no one replies, I'll assume no one can do it, and ride will be OFF.

Thanks - hopefully I'll have more time Thursday.

Craig

[Squirrel Girl]

WHAT?????I was planning on making the long journey out east just to ride with YOU, and now you're not even gonna be there?????? I suppose, as a fellow Trail Monitor, I could step in, but for 50 miles of driving, half during rush hour, I'd like a little encouragement. Otherwise, I'll stick close to home and ride the pavement. Anyone? Drew, baby?????

[CRAIG2]

I know.... sorry :(

I've got about $2.6M to price out, and about 1.5 days left to do it, and I'm managing the department with the boss being out and all, along with all my other responsibilities.... work sux.

[Squirrel Girl]

And now they predict rain. We'll see how it looks for this afternoon.

Good luck for the work thing, Craig. Does it help to think this is giving you "boss" skills for your resume???

[CRAIG2]

Rain... ha! Nahhhh... :)

Boss skills for my resume... Hmmmm... maybe... LOL... the reality is I'm just some salary b*tch, so they can have their way with me... haaaaaaaaaa! :eek: :D

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey folks - Our days are definitely getting shorter. Sunset tonight is at 7:44 PM. Legally we must be out of Accotink by 8:14 PM.

A good rule of thumb is: "If you need to turn on your lights then you should be at Wakefield."

L

[Squirrel Girl]

OK casual folks, I'm gonna go home, get my bike, and head to WF. It looks like the big band o rain kept to the south of the park and no more is liable to reach us in the next few hours. Somebody give me a call if it looks like the ride will be rained out. 703-909-6550. Also, it's gettin' dark early these days. Bringing a light would be a useful thing.

[CRAIG2]

Thank you!!!

Craig
slavin' away for da' man

[JustinMD]

alittle in advance, sure but... Anyone going to be leading the ride on Sept. 12th? I've quit my job and will be able to make that ride, and a few others before I start at my new job. I'm pumped, never been able to make it to a MORE ride yet. Another point, I'll be working for the Maryland DNR come October, inside influence or something. hmm...

[CRAIG2]

Greetings people -

For those of you who haven't yet noticed, it's pouring out there right now. This evening's Wakefield casual ride is OFF.

Hopefully things will have dried out enough by Thursday.

Thanks!

Craig

[jvanbrecht]

This thing still going on tomorrow?

[Squirrel Girl]

I'm hoping to make it on the 12th. :)

[jvanbrecht]

I'm gonna put my crap in the car tonight.. and head to wakefield after work.. if no one shows... I'm gonna set my cats on your asses... I have been starving them for weeks just for this purpose.. and they love chasing squirrels... :)

[CRAIG2]

My cat can kick your cats' a**es. But he won't - he's a lover, not a fighter. He might talk them into a group thing or something. :eek: :eek: :D

Sorry, that was off colour. Welcome to my casual rides.

Oh, and yes, the ride is ON for tomorrow, and yes, I will be there to lead it in all my splendor.

Craig

[jvanbrecht]

My humour is probably a little more dirty then yours, so I would not worry about off colour humour :)

Barring any problems at work, I will be there, white camry hybrid. ps, what time is it starting, and where are we meeting, I get lost in parking lots so be detailed :)

[CRAIG2]

My humour is probably a little more dirty then yours, so I would not worry about off colour humour :)

Barring any problems at work, I will be there, white camry hybrid. ps, what time is it starting, and where are we meeting, I get lost in parking lots so be detailed :)


More dirty than mine?? Blasphemy! ;) You'll fit right in.

We're kind of hard to miss - I'm the offensive one (sometimes) with a black/yellow GT hardtail and a gold colored Ford Focus sedan with a trunk rack. We meet at 6:30 or so next to or near to the green recycling bins in the rec. center parking lot, which will be the last parking lot on your left after entering the park. The ride departs at 6:45; if you're running a few minutes late (I know how traffic is around here) don't hesitate to call my cell and let me know - we'll wait up for you. That just gives us more time for dirty jokes and gratuitous innuendo. Yeah, probably spelled that wrong, but you get the point.

Looking forward to meeting you - and anyone else for that matter!

Craig

[Squirrel Girl]

Cats, squirrels, @$$es and dirty talk! We're gonna have a good time tonight!!!!!
:eek: :D :p :rolleyes: :)

Welcome back, Craig!

It'll be fun to meet you, Jason. I'll have my whip along!

Ewwww, ewww, ewww!!!! Can I get started early, by making stupid jokes and tie this thread in to that other one about that guy didn't connect with the MORE group and got left behind?????

Do I have to wear my MORE jersey tonight? Do I have too much baudaciousness stored up???????

Much as I love newbies, and have enjoyed helping them on recent rides, maybe it's time for a potty-mouth ride tonight! :eek:

[macdaid]

Hey, I thought this was gonna be a casual ride... :confused:

I'll have my whip along!

[CRAIG2]

Oh, it will be casual..... :) And crude, of course. I'll try and talk SG into being gentle with the newer riders, though I can't promise anything...

[Squirrel Girl]

Well, I almost always have a whip handy. Usually one in the car, though I took the one out of my camelbak, and now I've changed camelbaks until I wash the filthy one (filthy, sweaty camelbak, not filthy, sweaty whip), and I'm not sure if the current one has a proper mesh pouch.

Alas, the whips are for tricks (and self protection) (and threats). As I always say, I've never hit a person yet...... but I could be provoked! :D

[jvanbrecht]

I am debating on buying a new bike at lunch time.. heh... Either way, I will be there. I dont have a light, hopefully we wont need one.

[CRAIG2]

I'd vote for buying a light versus a bike - you'll probably want one by about 7:40/45 when it really begins to get dark back on the trails due to the tree cover.

For all: please begin bringing a light from now on - the sun is setting earlier now, and it will be dark enough before the ride is over to warrant bringing one. Those who don't have a light may opt to return to the parking lot early, though.

Craig

[bacalhau]

Alas, the whips are for tricks (and self protection) (and threats). As I always say, I've never hit a person yet...... but I could be provoked! :D


yeah right!!!
as if the sustained injuries were not bad enough, now just because I was born abroad and still do have an accent, I am not consider a person....

Leaving you behind to eat my dust during the climbs is not an act of provocation, mind you!!!! :(
...besides it was the only time, I was able to avoid the fumes from your personal propulsion system (so did you called it)

[Squirrel Girl]

I am debating on buying a new bike at lunch time.. heh... Either way, I will be there. I dont have a light, hopefully we wont need one.
Oh, shoot, lunchtime is over now that I see your post. I hope you bought a light. Bikes require thought, planning, spreadsheets, calculations. And MONEY. You don't go out and buy a bike over lunch. Actually, you don't do that for a light either, but if it's a choice, you pick the light.

See ya tonight.

And bac, I've got words for you...... but right now I've got work. I'll be responding to you later. With words or SOMETHING! :eek:

[CRAIG2]

...besides it was the only time, I was able to avoid the fumes from your personal propulsion system (so did you called it)

Pull my finger :D

[bacalhau]

Oh, shoot, lunchtime is over now that I see your post. I hope you bought a light. Bikes require thought, planning, spreadsheets, calculations. And MONEY. You don't go out and buy a bike over lunch. Actually, you don't do that for a light either, but if it's a choice, you pick the light.

See ya tonight.

And bac, I've got words for you...... but right now I've got work. I'll be responding to you later. With words or SOMETHING! :eek:


ooouoooohhhh...can I have a litle more oh that whip???? :D :D :D

[bacalhau]

Pull my finger :D


WARNING:

don't try that one with YOU-KNOW-WHO..... :p ;)

[Squirrel Girl]

Look, just because I ate that big ole burrito RIGHT before the ride, does NOT mean I had gaseous propulsion on the trail.

Afterall, bac, you said it yourself, "girls don't fart!"
:)

[bacalhau]

Look, just because I ate that big ole burrito RIGHT before the ride, does NOT mean I had gaseous propulsion on the trail.

Afterall, bac, you said it yourself, "girls don't fart!"
:)


EXACTLY...it's P.P.S....

[Squirrel Girl]

EXACTLY...it's P.P.S....I want to figure out how to make use of DOG propulsion. I have a friend with a border collie and that thing can pull me up a trail on foot. Unfortunately the dog is in Seattle, so I can't get pulled around WF.

[rscobb]

I would like to ride the new trail they cut at accotink.
As long as it is not raining...

[dharma]

I would like to ride the new trail they cut at accotink.
As long as it is not raining...
I was planning/hoping to ride tonight. But I'm also a beginner - and don't want to hold the group up if it's going to be a more difficult trail or faster paced ride. I've ridden at Schaeffer - but this would be my first time at Wakefield/Accotink and also first night ride - although I do have a lamp :)

[rscobb]

Trails are in great shape. Don't worry about being a beginner. Craig is a great ride leader.

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

The ride scheduled for this evening is still ON. As always, all are welcome to join, even beginners! After all, this is the casual ride.

I'm gambling on the rain missing us, or being short-lived if we do get anything. If for some reason it is raining steadily at 6 or so, then we'll cancel. Just mind the Doppler, and excercise a little common sense.

Also, please bring a light. You'll need it these days, particulary if you plan to be out much past 7:30 and we usually ride until about 8:15/30 or so.

Drop me an email or post a reply to this thread if you still have any questions. We may or may not venture over to Accotink depending on who shows up. The trails there are more intermediate in nature IMHO, and this is a beginner-friendly ride.

Craig

[dharma]

Greetings all -

this is a beginner-friendly ride.

Craig

Good, because I'm still SPD challenged! But I'll try to not make it too lame a ride for the rest of ya. If nothing else I can offer entertainment value with my clumsy falls ;)

[CRAIG2]

And we do love the clumsy falling! Just remember - we're laughing at you, not with you... wait... ummm... I meant with you... :D

[Squirrel Girl]

I think I'm gonna miss tonight because of the drive and my work schedule and all. :(. But Dharma, you've got to get different pedals. Even if you don't borrow my Candy Cs, you need pedals you can get in and out of with ease.

If Craig gives you a hard time about being a beginner, he's just doing that so you will beat him up. He likes that in a woman. :rolleyes: Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr! :D

And yes, he will laugh. Then you have to buy him beer. Right, Gary?

[CRAIG2]

If Craig gives you a hard time about being a beginner, he's just doing that so you will beat him up. He likes that in a woman. :rolleyes: Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr! :D



Resisting the urge to make an incredibly tacky and inappropriate 'hard time' comeback right now... ye saucy wench! Arrrrrr!

[Squirrel Girl]

Resisting the urge to make an incredibly tacky and inappropriate 'hard time' comeback right now... ye saucy wench! Arrrrrr!It's OK, Craig, I warned her about you! :D Fire away, Matey!

[CRAIG2]

heheheheheheheh... Uh oh ;)

[dharma]

you need pedals you can get in and out of with ease.


I agree! I'm going to give the SPDs a couple more chances, loosen the tension up completely and see how it goes. It has, afterall, only been 2 rides. But if no signs of improvement - then yes, I'm definitely not opposed to ditching those suckers and trying something else out!!!

As for Craig... I have been warned, and I'm not skerrrrred ;)

[drevil]

If Craig gives you a hard time about being a beginner, he's just doing that so you will beat him up. He likes that in a woman. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Resisting the urge to make an incredibly tacky and inappropriate 'hard time' comeback right now... ye saucy wench! Arrrrrr!Allrighty, I'll ask since it seems to be a juicy topic of discussion pre- and apres-ride in the parking lots: are you two dating? :confused:

I figured with all the veiled sexual tension and electricity between you two, the rumors may be true. It's cool, and it kinda reminds me of those old Folgers romantic soap-operatic commercials where the guy borrows some coffee and looks longingly at the gal (and vice versa) but they are trapped in their own worlds of societal rules and norms yet there's a yearning in their loins...or those Shedds Spread commercials where the two pairs of hands have been slapping each other for years, then a baby mysteriously shows up (I wonder if the margarine had anything to do with it)?

If I am unintentionally outing you two, just deny it and we can all get on with our lives. But remember, the more you deny it, the truer it is... :p

[CRAIG2]

No, we're not dating - we're just having a torrid, carnal, non-committed fling. I like the whips, she likes getting a hard time. :eek:

Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming already in progress :D





PS - Seriously, we're not dating. No juicy story. Sorry. :D

[Squirrel Girl]

Geez, Drevil! And I was worried that today I was gonna have to fend off being called a buxom wench and I get broadsided by THAT! :eek:

I concur with Craig. No dating. Just torrid sex! :eek: ;)

< And if you believe that I've got a bridge to sell you>

Besides! What do you care? Craig stokes my ego! I like it! Beyond that I hardly think it matters whether we are dating or not.

So, I hope that clarifies things for you...... or not...... :D

[CRAIG2]

You're still a buxom wench. Get me an ale, wench! ARRRRRRR!!

[dharma]

You're still a buxom wench. Get me an ale, wench! ARRRRRRR!!

Ummm.... okay, so I lied... maybe I am a wee bit skerrred... :p

[CRAIG2]

I'll be gentle, don't worry :eek: :D

[jvanbrecht]

I may try to make it, but if I am not there by 630, dont wait. With a light this time heh

[CRAIG2]

Cool - we meet at 6:30, but actual ride-out is 6:45, just to let you know.

[dharma]

Thank you to everyone on tonight's ride for your patience, help and trail tips! This was a really positive experience. I'm looking forward to more rides and getting better :D

[CRAIG2]

You did great! Defintely come out and do it again; only as long as you promise to keep having fun. That's all that really matters. It's taken me 4 or 5 years to exhibit the level of mediocrity (sp?) that I do. I bleed a little less now, though. And now I'm turning into one of those blasted single speed zealots. :eek:

Patience is probably our finest attribute in the casual group. Well, that and crass, tasteless, and inappropriate humor. We hope you'll fit right in!


Looking forward to seeing you again soon,

Craig

[lynngym]

will these Tuesday rides be regular? Thanks!
Lynn

[CRAIG2]

Yes, they will. I lead this ride year-round, weather permitting.

Craig

[JustinMD]

I swear I'm going to make it down this week. Stupid DC being an hour and a half away on a good day. That and being a nervous, semi-youngin' with a vast shyness inside and an ultra crappy light set up :o

[jvanbrecht]

I swear I'm going to make it down this week. Stupid DC being an hour and a half away on a good day. That and being a nervous, semi-youngin' with a vast shyness inside and an ultra crappy light set up :o

Its not quite that far, it takes me about 20 min to get from le'fant plaza where I work to wakefield on an avg day, 40 on a bad day, and only an hour from bowie MD driving right through the city (on a good day) As for the crappy light setup, I have the same issue, std handlebar mount, make for blind cornering much more fun :) If you can get a helmet mounted light, go for it.

I will be there with new bike tonight and tuesday weather permitting, its alot heavier, so I will go it alone tonight to not keep the riders back while I struggle away and not dieing :)

[Squirrel Girl]

Hey Justin, We're all just overgrown young uns ourselves. We tend to be of the not-shy variety. But that's OK. We're loveable (or we like to think we are). We like new people. We're fun. We're stupid. We're welcoming.

Actually, some of the folks are shy. It's just those of us who aren't shy are so NOT shy that we completely make up for the shyness of the others. We *try* to not offend people. I can't say we always succeed, but we *try* to be respectful of people who have less childish senses of humor.

If you want to be nervous, you can save that for riding with the moderate paced folks. There's no reason in the world to be nervous with casual riders.

You can sort of get by with a crappy light, but it'll probably encourage you to save your pennies to buy a better one.

The drive is the only reason for you to not come to WF. I complain about my 25 miles. But then I've done it so many times it's become a major serious drag.

Welcome!
PS- Don't bring any spiders!

[JustinMD]

PS- Don't bring any spiders!

HEY! :mad:. It's not my fault spiders like my flesh!

I'm on a mission to get a good helmet mounted light today. I WILL be there tomorrow, weather permitting.

jvanbrecht, Its not bad from there but Westminster is in Northern Carroll county, so it's never taken me less than and hour and a half to get there. Half way arounf 695, down 95, half way around 495. bleh. It's intense

[Squirrel Girl]

HEY! :mad:. It's not my fault spiders like my flesh! I'd *assumed* that you knew I was joking. But given your experience, I guess I could understand how you'd be a little touchy!!!! :o

[JustinMD]

I'd *assumed* that you knew I was joking. But given your experience, I guess I could understand how you'd be a little touchy!!!! :o

I knew you were joking, I was joking too!

[jvanbrecht]

jvanbrecht, Its not bad from there but Westminster is in Northern Carroll county, so it's never taken me less than and hour and a half to get there. Half way arounf 695, down 95, half way around 495. bleh. It's intense


Ooops, I misread the original post, I read it as if you were coming from DC.. traffic sucks.. sorry heh.

[Squirrel Girl]

So how's lil Craig-y-poo doin'? (diminutive name inserted here for Ricky's sake :p )

You gonna lead a ride tonight?

[CRAIG2]

I'll be there. It will be a slacker pace tonight, though - probably won't be the most exciting ride I've ever led. I still feel a little crappy.

[allroy]

for those that don't want to watch the torrid love affair, I'll lead a more spirited ride, less sultry ride. :p

[Squirrel Girl]

for those that don't want to watch the torrid love affair, I'll lead a more spirited ride, less sultry ride. :pHeck, if Craig's still not up to par, I'm keeping my distance from him!!!!!! I don't want to get whatever he's had.

Though truth be told, on most rides we're as far apart as can be. He's at the front and I'm at the back. Which is a shame since the most fun part of Tuesday nights is trading lewd comments with Craig.

And the most bizarre thing is that I first met Craig at a MORE boot camp that Peter led, and I thought to myself, "Now isn't he a nice young man?" Boy was I wrong!!!!!!!!!!! :p :D :eek: :) :rolleyes: Who woulda thunk??????

[jvanbrecht]

I'll be there on the newused enduro sx trail... I rode wakefield solo yesterday, and it was fun, but my god is that thing heavy... but I no longer fear obstacles :)

[dharma]

I'll be there. It will be a slacker pace tonight, though - probably won't be the most exciting ride I've ever led. I still feel a little crappy.

right around my speed (or, in this case, lack there of)! :rolleyes:

[Squirrel Girl]

I might point out that it is 75 degrees. Calm wind. 48% humidity. Omigod, it doesn't get any better than this. I'm dying here sitting at my computer. Aahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Squirrel Girl]

I'll be there. It will be a slacker pace tonight, though - probably won't be the most exciting ride I've ever led. I still feel a little crappy.I'll be behind you with my whip, Baby! :D

[joep]

I might point out that it is 75 degrees. Calm wind. 48% humidity. Omigod, it doesn't get any better than this.

I might point out that it was exactly like that last night. But did a lot of you show up for the Monday ride? Nooooo! Slackers all of you! Well, except for Mr. Extrafunky and Darwin who weren't scared away by all those mean things SG said about me.

Exhibit A: a quote from the Monday Ride thread (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3229) :


Look, JoeP is fat. JoeP is REALLY fat.

[Squirrel Girl]

Bwah, hahhh, hhahhah, hhahhh, hhahhh! :D

I WAS going to work late, late, late last night so I could spend the rest of my evenings biking and kayaking. But then I got a migraine.........

However, I think I'll bike tonight and kayak tomorrow ANYWAY! So there!

JoeP fat. Bwahh, hhhahhhh, hhhahhh, hhhhahhhh! :D

[CRAIG2]

I'm not feeling as great as I did earlier; I'm not sure if it's going to be the best idea for me to be out tonight. I'm thinking about going to see a doctor; is there anyone willing to step in tonight to lead the casual ride? Sorry for the late post. :(

[Squirrel Girl]

I'm not feeling as great as I did earlier; I'm not sure if it's going to be the best idea for me to be out tonight. I'm thinking about going to see a doctor; is there anyone willing to step in tonight to lead the casual ride? Sorry for the late post. :(Craig, get your rest. You want to get better so you don't linger on without being able to ride for a long time. Get healthy quickly THEN come riding. I am planning on coming because I haven't ridden since Saturday when I was exhausted from lack of sleep, etc. I'm burning to ride, but will probably be a worthless lump of humanity. :eek:

Do you want me to bring you some chicken soup on my way home?

GWS!

[CRAIG2]

Thanks....

I think I might be a little hypoglacemic (sp?)

[dharma]

I am planning on coming because I haven't ridden since Saturday


so ride is ON? SG will be our fearless leader!?

[Squirrel Girl]

Yes, I am out the door now to grab my bike at home, and will head to WF.

I am fearless of spidies (for the most part). I am fearless of, well, most stuff.

And I probably won't get us lost! ;) :rolleyes:

Bring a light, and let's have fun!

Oh, and make fun of how fat JoeP is.

See ya soon, SG

[punga]

I'm not feeling as great as I did earlier; I'm not sure if it's going to be the best idea for me to be out tonight. I'm thinking about going to see a doctor; is there anyone willing to step in tonight to lead the casual ride? Sorry for the late post. :(
I'll be out and can lead a ride tonight, sorry for the late notice. Just got online.

punga!

blue Mitsubushi Lancer, black Specialized S-works,

[JustinMD]

Had fun last night. Still debating if it was worth the drive though. hah. I'll be down next week but i doubt I'll be able to make another Tuesday for a long time. thanks!

[Jason Reckner]

This weather has been great for night rides. Little muggy last night but loving the night rides. Even if I have to ride with single speeders. :D