Schaeffer Night Ride

[wrench177]

Schaeffer Night Ride. RSVP required.

Join MORE for a night ride at Schaeffer Farm. Ride
will start at 6:30 and finish between 9:15 and 9:30 so
we can be out of the park by 9:45. Ride is limited to
20 people so please email Todd to reserve your spot.
tsbauer at juno dot com. This ride is by RSVP only.

All participants have to pre-register by emailing to
tsbauer at juno dot com.

This is a group ride and all participants are required
to stay with the
group. However, we will probably split into groups
based on pace.

PLEASE: Do not bring any alcoholic beverages to the
park.

If you can't follow these guidelines, please don't
register or show up.
We have a good relation with the park at the moment
and want to keep it that way.

Festivities will follow at a local establishment up
the road.
Date: 11-09-06
Rain Date: N/A
Pace: casual/moderate/faster depending on group/
turnout
Terrain: intermediate
Meet at: the trailhead parking lot ready to ride at
6:30 PM.

Directions: I-270 to exit 15B Rt.118 West - Follow for
5 miles - Right
onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on
Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through
traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows, after a small house look
for sign to Seneca State Park & Grey Rance on the left - Trailhead
is at end of parking lot after gate

[yueq]

Sign me on. Just sent you an email.

[punga]

I'm in. Just sent you an email.

punga!

[wrench177]

We are almost full!! I have replied to all the people who sent me an email. If you sent an email and didn't get a reply, please post up here ASAP.

Thanks,
Todd

[dharma]

Bummer - I'll be in CO (hopefully getting some biking in while I'm there). This sounds like a great ride though - hope you do more in the future!

[wrench177]

Bummer - I'll be in CO (hopefully getting some biking in while I'm there). This sounds like a great ride though - hope you do more in the future!


Not to worry we will be having more night rides in the near future. I'm trying to get 2 or 3 on the books for October and we'll see what November brings.

Missing a Schaeffer night ride for Colorado isn't so bad though. Hope you do get a ride or some climbing in.

Todd

[wrench177]

Schaeffer Night Ride Is Full

Our 20 rider limit has been reached. Everyone who emailed me and got a reply is officially registered for the ride. I will take a few (3 to 4) more people on a "Stand-By" basis; however, there is no guarantee you will be able to ride. If you are put on stand-by and we get a no show, you are golden.

Now to the riders who have registered, if you can't make it and know you can't before the ride, please let me know ASAP. This way I can make sure we fill the ride to capacity.

Thanks,

Todd

[dklayman]

Is there a possibility of a weekend night ride? I can't make weekday evening rides but would love to try a night ride.

[wrench177]

Is there a possibility of a weekend night ride? I can't make weekday evening rides but would love to try a night ride.

We haven't done weekend night rides (to my knowledge) because it's easy for most people to get a ride in during daylight hours. Also, for me the weekends are my days to get long rides in. Trying to set up a 4+ hour night ride would be a daunting task when you consider the differences in rider ability. One more thing to consider is that Schaeffer has a hard set close time of 10 pm. So, if someone wanted to get in an epic night night of over 4 hours you would probably need to add the HMC and Black Hills which means getting permission from those park authorities. I think you can see where I'm going with this. :o

Now, if someone wanted to setup a weekend night ride at Schaeffer I think that would be great. Remember though that it would have to be a MORE ride where it is open to the riding public and on the calander.

Todd

[Squirrel Girl]

Is there a possibility of a weekend night ride? I can't make weekday evening rides but would love to try a night ride.Sounds like time for a road trip to GWNF! :)

[wrench177]

Schaeffer Night Ride Is Full

Our 20 rider limit has been reached. Everyone who emailed me and got a reply is officially registered for the ride. I will take a few (3 to 4) more people on a "Stand-By" basis; however, there is no guarantee you will be able to ride. If you are put on stand-by and we get a no show, you are golden.

Now to the riders who have registered, if you can't make it and know you can't before the ride, please let me know ASAP. This way I can make sure we fill the ride to capacity.

Thanks,

Todd

Just a quick reminder about the Schaeffer night ride this Thursday. For those of you that RSVP'd and are registered, please let me know if you cannot make the ride. I really want to make sure the ride is full to capacity and would hate if space went to waste. So, if you know or think you're going to bail on the ride, please shoot me an email or post back to this thread.

See you all this Thursday and remember post ride festivities to be held at Dogfish Head Pub. :D

Later,
T (mmmmm grouper)

[skiandmtb]

Wrench,
I sent you an email. Let me know if you don't get it.
LJ

[drtnsnw]

Just a quick reminder about the Schaeffer night ride this Thursday. For those of you that RSVP'd and are registered, please let me know if you cannot make the ride. I really want to make sure the ride is full to capacity and would hate if space went to waste. So, if you know or think you're going to bail on the ride, please shoot me an email or post back to this thread.

See you all this Thursday and remember post ride festivities to be held at Dogfish Head Pub. :D

Later,
T (mmmmm grouper)
Did you get my email?

[wrench177]

Did you get my email?

Well we had quite a few people bail on the night ride. I've moved all the people from the wait list up and still have 3 more unfilled spots. Do I need more deodorant :confused:

So first come, first ride. Three open spots for tonights Schaeffer night ride. Send me an email to the address at the beginning of this thread.

LJ, I did get your email. Sorry you can't make it. Next time.

Drtnsnw, not really sure if I did get your email because you didn't use your screen name. Help me out here.

Thanks,

Todd

[DKEG]

Todd is there a night ride this week? David

[wrench177]

Todd is there a night ride this week? David

I'm just waiting to hear back from Ranger Powell. I called and faxed him with the request. Do you (or anyone) think we should move the ride to 6:30 and only have the one ride this Thursday, pending approval? Suggestions are welcome.

T

[hophead]

I'm just waiting to hear back from Ranger Powell. I called and faxed him with the request. Do you (or anyone) think we should move the ride to 6:30 and only have the one ride this Thursday, pending approval? Suggestions are welcome.

T
That works for me. That way we can get to DFH sooner. :D

[wrench177]

That works for me. That way we can get to DFH sooner. :D

You know Hop, there are more things to life than just beer. I'm not really sure what they are, but I do believe they exsist :D

[hophead]

You know Hop, there are more things to life than just beer. I'm not really sure what they are, but I do believe they exsist :D
That's true. There is the Grouper sandwich too. :D

[CRAIG2]

...french fries... tequila... bikinis.... hmmm...

[bunky]

Dry rub baby back ribs.

[CRAIG2]

Mmmmmm.... good call.

[drtnsnw]

Well we had quite a few people bail on the night ride. I've moved all the people from the wait list up and still have 3 more unfilled spots. Do I need more deodorant :confused:

So first come, first ride. Three open spots for tonights Schaeffer night ride. Send me an email to the address at the beginning of this thread.

LJ, I did get your email. Sorry you can't make it. Next time.

Drtnsnw, not really sure if I did get your email because you didn't use your screen name. Help me out here.

Thanks,

Todd
WAY sorry I missed. I love the night ride. Hope all had fun!

[bunky]

I'm just waiting to hear back from Ranger Powell. I called and faxed him with the request. Do you (or anyone) think we should move the ride to 6:30 and only have the one ride this Thursday, pending approval? Suggestions are welcome.

T

Hey Todd,

Siince we already asked, I would probably give him a call today and see what he says. If he (or the other rangers) have already called around to the neighbors and taken steps toward the nightride, I think we are obliged to go. It would probably REALLY make him mad that we not ride after he went through the trouble of contacting anybody who would otherwise be calling the cops/ park and then we ended up not going.

If, on the other hand, he hasn't done anything yet and it will be a hassle for him to make the calls at this point in time, then perhaps we "head him off at the pass" and deep six the night ride.

Just my $.02

B.

[DKEG]

Hey Todd,

Siince we already asked, I would probably give him a call today and see what he says. If he (or the other rangers) have already called around to the neighbors and taken steps toward the nightride, I think we are obliged to go. It would probably REALLY make him mad that we not ride after he went through the trouble of contacting anybody who would otherwise be calling the cops/ park and then we ended up not going.

If, on the other hand, he hasn't done anything yet and it will be a hassle for him to make the calls at this point in time, then perhaps we "head him off at the pass" and deep six the night ride.

Just my $.02

B.
Is the one house that borders Scheaffer ( the driveway you cross on the white trail) the reason why the Rangers have to call? So that person know we are going to be there.

[bunky]

Is the one house that borders Scheaffer ( the driveway you cross on the white trail) the reason why the Rangers have to call? So that person know we are going to be there.

I believe there are others, including the house across the street from the white loop (across from the farm field you have to climb up, before you enter the woods with all the pine trees). There may be others.

[DKEG]

I believe there are others, including the house across the street from the white loop (across from the farm field you have to climb up, before you enter the woods with all the pine trees). There may be others.
Is there a way we can get a schedule set up (thursday nights) so we don't have to bother the ranger every week or so. If you stayed of that section of white he would not need to call anyone.

[bunky]

Is there a way we can get a schedule set up (thursday nights) so we don't have to bother the ranger every week or so. If you stayed of that section of white he would not need to call anyone.

Probably the biggest concern is the house on the corner as you enter the parking lot. No matter where you ride, that will be a problem.

But, I think your suggestion to set up several dates at once might work--to the extent that the Park has given its OK for several rides. But that is between Todd and Ranger Powell, so I'll leave it at that and not get in the middle.

[wrench177]

Hey Todd,

Siince we already asked, I would probably give him a call today and see what he says. If he (or the other rangers) have already called around to the neighbors and taken steps toward the nightride, I think we are obliged to go. It would probably REALLY make him mad that we not ride after he went through the trouble of contacting anybody who would otherwise be calling the cops/ park and then we ended up not going.

If, on the other hand, he hasn't done anything yet and it will be a hassle for him to make the calls at this point in time, then perhaps we "head him off at the pass" and deep six the night ride.

Just my $.02

B.

I plan to call him today. I agree that if he goes through the trouble and we don't ride he could get a bit perturbed. If he hasn’t done anything yet and needs more time I don't see that as a problem either. All we do is plan on a regular Thursday ride and tell everyone to bring lights. In the event we get permission at the last minute we extend the ride into the night. If we don't get permission then we just ride until dark, easy. I'll have all the appropriate waivers in case we can ride.

I’ll also ask him if there is any way we can get a standing request for every Thursday. I agree with Crashmasta that it would be easiest for all parties involved. However, Ranger Powell may not see it that way. Either way it never hurts to ask.

Wrench out!

[wrench177]

Is there a way we can get a schedule set up (thursday nights) so we don't have to bother the ranger every week or so. If you stayed of that section of white he would not need to call anyone.

Ok Gang, the night ride is on for this Thursday. It is also scheduled for October 12th, 26th and November 9th. Woo Hoo!! Ranger Powell really hooked us up here. :)

So, send me an email if you want to ride this Thursday ONLY. I'm not taking RSVP's for any of the other nights at this point. I'm just too busy to deal with that right now. tsbauer at juno dot com. Also, we may move the ride back to 6:30 and just make the whole Thursday Schaeffer ride part of the night ride. More on that as I get feedback from the other ride leaders.

Wrench out!

[bunky]

Marcus Popetz and myself are IN! THANKS TODD

[yueq]

Ok Gang, the night ride is on for this Thursday. It is also scheduled for October 12th, 26th and November 9th. Woo Hoo!! Ranger Powell really hooked us up here. :)

So, send me an email if you want to ride this Thursday ONLY. I'm not taking RSVP's for any of the other nights at this point. I'm just too busy to deal with that right now. tsbauer at juno dot com. Also, we may move the ride back to 6:30 and just make the whole Thursday Schaeffer ride part of the night ride. More on that as I get feedback from the other ride leaders.

Wrench out!

Time to recharge the battery. Thanks Todd for setting this up.

[hophead]

No pre-ride sushi for me this week. :eek:

[wrench177]

Time to recharge the battery.

Charge those batteries indeed. Due to popular demand the Schaeffer Night ride start time has been changed to 7 PM. The calender should reflect this update.

We have lots of room left, so come on out and join us for the fun and post ride festivities. :D

Wrench out!

[michel]

Todd:

I wont be joining you this week :-(, I practised at Scheaffer yesterday morning to be able to keep up with your super-skills, and fragmented my chain (amongst others: but the shifter you fixed is still holding up). My full suspension bike is also still recovering. See you next time!

Michel

[tomn]

Todd, I just sent you an email.

[wrench177]

Charge those batteries indeed. Due to popular demand the Schaeffer Night ride start time has been changed to 7 PM. The calender should reflect this update.

We have lots of room left, so come on out and join us for the fun and post ride festivities. :D

Bob is a definite maybe tonight and Liz's babysitter cancelled on her. So, we could possibly be short a casual ride leader. If absolutely necessary I could lead the casual group, but Crashmasta is also out and I may need to lead the Fast Moderate group.

Do I have any takers for the Casual Ride leader position? Please let us know ASAP so we can plan accordingly.

Thanks,

Todd

[hophead]

I can do it if necessary.

-Scott

[DKEG]

Tood, I am going to try to make it. It just depends how I feel.

[hophead]

We may have other problems tonight..................
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS...

THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A SHARP COLD FRONT WHICH WILL BE CROSSING THE APPALACHIANS DURING THE MID AFTERNOON...REACHING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AROUND MIDNIGHT. THIS TIMING PLACES THE HIGHEST RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER ALONG THE INTERSTATE 95 CORRIDOR DURING THE EARLY EVENING HOURS. THE PRIMARY RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER WITH THESE THUNDERSTORMS IS LOCALIZED DAMAGING WIND GUSTS.

RAINFALL ALONG THE COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO BE TORRENTIAL. WHILE IT WILL ONLY LAST ONE TO TWO HOURS...WHEN COMBINED WITH THE BREEZY CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...LEAVES WILL BE CAPABLE OF CLOGGING STORM DRAINS...INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOCALIZED FLOODING IN URBAN AREAS.

RESIDENTS SHOULD PLAN FOR GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON AND A BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS DURING THE EVENING.

...

[bunky]

<<SLIGHT RISK>>

No worries!

[hophead]

<<SLIGHT RISK>>

No worries!
Yeah, we've been pretty lucky on the Thursday rides. I can only remember one this year that got rained out. Also, DFH never gets rained out!! :D

[crashmore]

I could lead a more laid back moderate alternative but I'd not be super keen on a full on beginner/casual...



Bob is a definite maybe tonight and Liz's babysitter cancelled on her. So, we could possibly be short a casual ride leader. If absolutely necessary I could lead the casual group, but Crashmasta is also out and I may need to lead the Fast Moderate group.

Do I have any takers for the Casual Ride leader position? Please let us know ASAP so we can plan accordingly.

Thanks,

Todd

[bunky]

I just checked the storm out on radar. (a) it is moving really, really fast and (b) it looks pretty big. The downside is that I think it will get here in time for the ride and it will also last long enough to rain us out if we get a direct hit for any of the particular cells (I am thinking about an hour of torrential rain if our luck is bad). The upside is that since it is moving so fast, that will limit the amount of rainfall we would otherwise get if it were moving slower, we may also not get a direct hit--in which case we would get a whole lot of wind, but little rain.

Gotta admit--this one is moving fast and looking at the temps behind it, represent a huge temperature gradient. I wouldn't be surprised if there were tornados associated with this storm.

GRRRRRR!!!!! :mad: [shaking hand at sky]

[Trinity]

Charge those batteries indeed. Due to popular demand the Schaeffer Night ride start time has been changed to 7 PM. The calender should reflect this update.

We have lots of room left, so come on out and join us for the fun and post ride festivities. :D

Wrench out! Are there still spaces available?

_________________________
I just thought... you were a guy.
Most guys do.

[wrench177]

Are there still spaces available?

Trinity, come on out!! We have space for you. I'm the guy on the baby blue Spot SS holding a clipboard :)

Jason, are you planning on coming out?? I didn't see anything from you. If you'd like to lead a moderate/moderate group that would be great. I think we will need a person for that.

Scott, thanks for the offer, but I'll lead the casual. It is my ride after all and I think it's up to me to take one for the team......unless someone else REALLY wants to :D
BTW, Bob emailed me and he is definitely out for tonight.

To eveyone else, Rain....who cares....damnit we're mountain bikers here. If the trails get too muddy that is a different story, but a little liquid sunshine is what seperates us from ah, er....other types of bikers :eek:

See you all out there,

Wrench out!

[Trinity]

Great. I'm in.

Is it raining up there? I'm in Virginia.

[wrench177]

Great. I'm in.

Is it raining up there? I'm in Virginia.
It rained for about 2 minutes and passed us by. The skies are looking good!

We'll see you out there.

[Mr. Cogswell]

I may try to make the ride too if it's not raining. Do any of you ride single speeds at Schaeffer?

[DKEG]

I may try to make the ride too if it's not raining. Do any of you ride single speeds at Schaeffer?
Yes there are several

[wrench177]

I may try to make the ride too if it's not raining. Do any of you ride single speeds at Schaeffer?
That's a pretty funny question, but yes.....there are a few of us. The Koolaid flows well at Schaeffer on Thursdays. :D

Come on out if you can. I'll be the guy on the baby blue Spot SS.

Todd

[yueq]

It's getting dark again. I'll swing by the trail and take a look on my way home.

[riderx]

Weather report at 5:07:

I'm right up the street from Dogfish Head and the rain is coming down hard right now.

[wrench177]

Weather report at 5:07:

I'm right up the street from Dogfish Head and the rain is coming down hard right now.
I'm at the trailhead and it's not raining, but there is lot's of thunder and a little lightning. Not looking very good for tonight gang :mad:

I plan to hang out here for a bit, maybe take a quick lap, although I don't want to become a statistic for lightning strikes. I'll keep everyone informed, however I think the nasty stuff hasen't hit us yet.

Todd

[tomn]

I live 4 miles SE of Schaeffer and it rained here for only about 5-10 minutes, stopped raining about quarter past. But looking at the radar there may be more on the way, or the heavy stuff may miss us. :confused:

[wrench177]

I'm at the trailhead and it's not raining, but there is lot's of thunder and a little lightning. Not looking very good for tonight gang :mad:

I plan to hang out here for a bit, maybe take a quick lap, although I don't want to become a statistic for lightning strikes. I'll keep everyone informed, however I think the nasty stuff hasen't hit us yet.

Todd
It's is really bad out here. Heavy rain, high winds, thunder and most imprtantly lightning. Too dangerous!!

We will try again on the 12th of October for the Night Ride.

Wrench Out!! Now where is my beer?? :confused:

[tomn]

Right after I made that last post, the skies opened up. Oh well.

[wrench177]

Hophead and I are headed to DFH for those of you that care to join us. May as well drown our sorrows in a nice 90 minute IPA :D

We should be there about 6pm.

[wrench177]

Ok kids it's back!! Thursday Night Ride at Schaeffer Farms is on for this Thursday, October the 12th. We have brought the time back down to 6:30 in order to make more time for....well.....beer.

As always please RSVP to tsbauer at juno dot com if you would like to attend.



http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=455&c=2

Schaeffer Night Ride. RSVP required.

Join MORE for a night ride at Schaeffer Farm. Ride
will start at 6:30 and finish between 9:15 and 9:30 so
we can be out of the park by 9:45. Ride is limited to
20 people so please email Todd to reserve your spot.
tsbauer at juno dot com. This ride is by RSVP only.

All participants have to pre-register by emailing to
tsbauer at juno dot com.

This is a group ride and all participants are required
to stay with the
group. However, we will probably split into groups
based on pace.

PLEASE: Do not bring any alcoholic beverages to the
park.

If you can't follow these guidelines, please don't
register or show up.
We have a good relation with the park at the moment
and want to keep it that way.

Festivities will follow at a local establishment up
the road.
Date: 10-12-06
Rain Date: 10-26-06
Pace: casual/moderate/faster depending on group/
turnout
Terrain: intermediate
Meet at: the trailhead parking lot ready to ride at
6:30 PM.

Directions: I-270 to exit 15B Rt.118 West - Follow for
5 miles - Right
onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on
Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through
traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows look
for sign to Seneca State Park on the left - Trailhead
is at end of parking lot after gate

[punga]

Not trying to jinx it, but it's not looking good :mad: Should we plan on DFH?

If it doesn't get wet, who all has signed up?

BTW, the 6:30 start time is hard to make from DC, any chance of people hanging around till 7?


punga!

[hophead]

Not trying to jinx it, but it's not looking good :mad: Should we plan on DFH?
But, of course--as always. :D

[wrench177]

Not trying to jinx it, but it's not looking good :mad: Should we plan on DFH?

If it doesn't get wet, who all has signed up?

BTW, the 6:30 start time is hard to make from DC, any chance of people hanging around till 7?


punga!

Punga, yeah man...what Hop said "as always" :D

We can push it to 7, however as you know we rarely start on time anyway :o I guess if enough people wanted to push it to 7 that would be fine by me. My only concern are the people who are expecting it to start at 6:30, rush out there only to sit and wait. Well......what say you all??

BTW, we have penty of spots left if anyone is interested. Just shoot an email to the address below. We'll see you all out there tomorrow night.

[skiandmtb]

Are the trails going to be dry enough tonight?
LJ

[wrench177]

Are the trails going to be dry enough tonight?
LJ
Good question. I think they will....I hope they will be dry enough. If I have some time I'll try and get out there during lunch and check the conditions. If anyone else goes out there today (for a hookie ride) please post back the trail conditions.

Thanks,
Todd

[liznotter]

I can go out and take a look around 3 today.

[punga]

BTW, the 6:30 start time is hard to make from DC, any chance of people hanging around till 7?



So my schedule changed and I'll be in Rockville today. I should have no trouble making the 6:30 start time.

punga!

[wrench177]

So my schedule changed and I'll be in Rockville today. I should have no trouble making the 6:30 start time.

punga!

Excellent! If this weather holds we may have a great night for this ride :D

BTW...again...we still have some open spots for the ride. Come people, these rides won't last much longer, Schaeffer will be closing in little more than a month (maybe).

[deansidr]

How many peeps we got thus far?

I am going to try and make it out there for 6:30 but could be a little late.

I will be in a silver xterra.

Scott,

I will bring the SS for you to check out. If you decide you want it there is also an xtr wheel and a shorter bar stem that I am throwing in for free. I will bring both.

[wrench177]

How many peeps we got thus far?

I am going to try and make it out there for 6:30 but could be a little late.

I will be in a silver xterra.

Scott,

I will bring the SS for you to check out. If you decide you want it there is also an xtr wheel and a shorter bar stem that I am throwing in for free. I will bring both.
We have 16-18 peeps thus far. Of course a few of the Thursday regulars have not contacted me, but I'm assuming they'll be there. You guys know who you are....come on now.....don't leave a brother hanging here.

The night is shaping up to be a good one :D

Wrench out!

[hophead]

Scott,

I will bring the SS for you to check out. If you decide you want it there is also an xtr wheel and a shorter bar stem that I am throwing in for free. I will bring both.
I'll be there by 6:30 traffic permitting.

-Scott

[liznotter]

Walked part of yellow loop (down to cow creek) around noon. Trail in excellent shape...even the logs were dry. It's warm and breezy out there, so few puddles I saw should dry by this evening.... Go ride, it' amazing out there!

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Hey Guys and Gal,

Let this thread rotate off of the board. If you look up above there is a Sticky called "Sticky: October Thursdays @ Scheaffer ". (Spelling mistake and all)

Each month we will start a new Sticky. This way the threads don't get so large that you can never find any thing.

L

[liznotter]

Hey Guys and Gal,

Let this thread rotate off of the board. If you look up above there is a Sticky called "Sticky: October Thursdays @ Scheaffer ". (Spelling mistake and all)

Each month we will start a new Sticky. This way the threads don't get so large that you can never find any thing.

LThis isn't the regular Thursday Schaeffer ride, it's a separate, non-regular night ride...so does that still count? Should we create a sep. thread for each night ride announced?

[hophead]

Well boys and girls, it looks like were gonna get corn-holed again by mother nature. It's just starting to rain here in G-burg and the sky resembles armageddon.

[punga]

Well boys and girls, it looks like were gonna get corn-holed again by mother nature. It's just starting to rain here in G-burg and the sky resembles armageddon.
That's crazy talk.. there's nothing on the radar.

punga!

[hophead]

That's crazy talk.. there's nothing on the radar.

punga!
Oh, Really......................

[punga]

Oh, Really......................
Crazytalk's my brother, we're all a little worried about him. (I'll buy a beer for the 1st person who gets that).

Guess I'll be optimistic and head out there anyway. It doesn't look too bad :rolleyes:

punga!

[hophead]

Crazytalk's my brother, we're all a little worried about him. (I'll buy a beer for the 1st person who gets that).

Guess I'll be optimistic and head out there anyway. It doesn't look too bad :rolleyes:

punga!
Just kidding about that twister. That was from a couple of years ago. It's lookin' better out now. I'll be there too.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Crazytalk's my brother, we're all a little worried about him. (I'll buy a beer for the 1st person who gets that).

Guess I'll be optimistic and head out there anyway. It doesn't look too bad :rolleyes:

punga!

It's from an episode of the Simpson's. Bart gets brought to the managers office of an Indian Casino. The managers brother's name was "Crazy talk".

I personally loved the politically incorrect Homer chanting, "Hey how are ya.....Hey how are ya...Hey how are ya" to the tune of Indian drum beat.

L

Where's my beer?

[punga]

Where's my beer?

It'll be at Kilroys, next Thursday. Whatcha drinkin'?

punga!

[jvanbrecht]

It's from an episode of the Simpson's. Bart gets brought to the managers office of an Indian Casino. The managers brother's name was "Crazy talk".

I personally loved the politically incorrect Homer chanting, "Hey how are ya.....Hey how are ya...Hey how are ya" to the tune of Indian drum beat.

L

Where's my beer?

For another beer.. was that pre, or post vision quest :) anyone can lookup quotes, but if you have not seen it, you wont know the order :)

[wrench177]

The night ride at Schaeffer was another huge success with one exception. While trying to keep warm in the parking lot, RiderX dinked on his bike and dislocated his elbow. Pretty badly from what I understand. Punga was already to take him to the emergency room when Liz stepped in to offer her services. Big thanks to the both of you for your willingness to help out a fellow rider. Another example of what makes this club so great! :)

The ride itself was the usual good fun. We had three groups; Prez elect James and hophead shared the lead for the fast guys, Punga took the lead on a "casual moderate" group and I lead out the casual pack. Punga, I can't seem to say this enough...thanks again! The weather was a little chilly in the parking lot, but the sky was clear and it was an awesome autumn evening. All the riders were back to the lot by 9:15 where we promptly made our way to DogfishHead. The 90 minute IPA was flowing and the glasses were raised to our fallen comrade, RiderX. Joe, get well soon. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say our thought's and healing vibes are with you. The "Assault on Avalon" may have to wait a few weeks. :D

The night ride will be back on the 26th and it's a Halloween themed ride. Wear your spookiest costume (or any costume) or you'll be buying a round at DFH :eek:

Wrench out!

[riderx]

Yes, thanks to Liz my ambulance driver, Crashmore for taking my bike home and Punga offering to transport me to the ER. Doc says I should be back to normal quickly (physically, not mentally) and on the bike even sooner. Took him a bit of work to rearrange my arm back to it's normal form, but he seemed to know what he was doing.

Not sure which hurt more, my elbow or my ego!

[yueq]

It was indeed a good pace led by punga.

BTW, if riderX wants to retrieve his car today I can offer a ride from Frederick to Germantown. Let me know.

[riderx]

It was indeed a good pace led by punga.

BTW, if riderX wants to retrieve his car today I can offer a ride from Frederick to Germantown. Let me know.Thanks for the offer Yueg, but I took the train in to Gaithersburg this morning and had a co-worker drive me to get my car. Wish I could have taken it home last night but they shot me up with some good stuff!

[liznotter]

I'm getting pretty good at this....10 days ago I was there with my 9 y.o., who busted HER elbow riding her bike. Same Doc and everything. I think if you'd been a little younger, Joe, they would have been calling social services!

[punga]

The night ride at Schaeffer was another huge success with one exception. While trying to keep warm in the parking lot, RiderX dinked on his bike and dislocated his elbow. Pretty badly from what I understand. Punga was already to take him to the emergency room when Liz stepped in to offer her services. Big thanks to the both of you for your willingness to help out a fellow rider. Another example of what makes this club so great! :)

The ride itself was the usual good fun. We had three groups; Prez elect James and hophead shared the lead for the fast guys, Punga took the lead on a "casual moderate" group and I lead out the casual pack. Punga, I can't seem to say this enough...thanks again! The weather was a little chilly in the parking lot, but the sky was clear and it was an awesome autumn evening. All the riders were back to the lot by 9:15 where we promptly made our way to DogfishHead. The 90 minute IPA was flowing and the glasses were raised to our fallen comrade, RiderX. Joe, get well soon. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say our thought's and healing vibes are with you. The "Assault on Avalon" may have to wait a few weeks. :D

The night ride will be back on the 26th and it's a Halloween themed ride. Wear your spookiest costume (or any costume) or you'll be buying a round at DFH :eek:

Wrench out!

Glad to help out and happy to lead. I try to fill in that space between the truely casual riders and the moderates working their way up to hammerhead status. I don't climb very fast, so I may as well enjoy the ride.

I should be out for the Halloween ride, hmmm.. what costume shall I wear? I hear most the superheros have been taken. Besides, I don't looks so good in tights. :eek:

Thanks for putting these night rides together. It's a nice change from Wakefield, no offense VA crew, just a little variety. And big time props to Liz for taking Joe to the hospital, missing out on the ride, then driving him home to Frederick. The next 120 is on me.

punga!

[hophead]

And big time props to Liz for taking Joe to the hospital, missing out on the ride, then driving him home to Frederick. The next 120 is on me.

punga!
If Liz is drinkin' 120 after the next ride, she'll need a ride home.

[Mrs. Outlaw]

Huge thanks to Liz for not only taking Joe to the hospital, but staying with him and making sure he got home last night! My heart dropped when I received the phone call from him last night on my way home from the airport informing me that he had just gotten home from the hospital! At least if I couldn't be there, I know he had a friend with him!

Just think of all the good karma headed your way! :D
Julie

[deansidr]

Get well soon Joe!!! And don't worry about the ego, there was more concern from everyone than anything else.

As for the brewery, those 90's rocked my world! I only had two and damn if I didnt wake up this morning with a slight hangover! I'm goin' soft.......I know.

The ride was alot of fun and eveyone was really nice. Good conversation, good beers, good biking, good times.

Now how do I become a member again? :)

[IFBikeMD]

Hey, Punga... Climbing problems... Singlespeed, buddy. :)

[Brizn]

The night ride will be back on the 26th and it's a Halloween themed ride. Wear your spookiest costume (or any costume) or you'll be buying a round at DFH :eek: Planets have alligned themselves such that I'll be able to make it on the 26th. Punga!, I'd fall into your group (pace-wise) if you're there. And Wrench, I'll just count on borrowing one of your lights if it's still available- thx. As far as a costume, I think I'll be dressed up as an underpaid, overworked grad-student.

[liznotter]

The night ride will be back on the 26th and it's a Halloween themed ride. Wear your spookiest costume (or any costume) or you'll be buying a round at DFH :eek:

Wrench out! The 26th will be a true Halloween ride..ghosts goblins and treats hidden in the woods (I can't ride, long race on the 29th, and have to do something to amuse myself until it's time for Dogfish!). If ANYONE has ideas for what to have out there, pls PM me (don't want to spoil the surprise for the riders...)

Liz

[hophead]

Hey, Punga... Climbing problems... Singlespeed, buddy. :)
I happen to have a loaner or two in the stable if you'd like to give it a try.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Is the 9-26 ride still on and what time will it start?

[wrench177]

Is the 9-26 ride still on and what time will it start?
That's right kiddies, the Schaeffer Night ride is back this week and it's better than ever. We are encouraging everyone who comes out to dress is there frightfully finest. If you don't you may be buying a round at DFH. ;) I have it on good authority there will be some tricks and treats for all those who attend. :D

As always RSVP's are required. Please email me at tsbauer at juno dot com to secure your spot. There will only be 1 or two more night rides here this season so don't miss out. Ride starts at 6:30 and as usual we will try to have three groups so no one gets left in the dust.

Wrench out!!

[cathie m]

I plan on being there. I'm trying to get faster but I'm still going to be in the back of the casual group. :(

I don't want to buy a round at DFH :eek: so I'll come up with something for the ride. :)

[liznotter]

I put it in the calendar.

[yueq]

I'm in. It's not easy to find a costume that is riding friendly, and being James is out of question due to my vertical limit :). But I''ll keep searching.

[yueq]

I might not be able to make it :(. Andy just reminded me that we have prescheduled experiments for Thursday evening. I will have to be eating at Five Guys instead of DFH.

[punga]

I'll be there on Thursday night if I can make it from Tyson's in time. Do you need a separate email?

punga!

[Brizn]

I'm in for this Thursday.

[deansidr]

Myself, Jay and Steve will be in attendance. I also sent a separate email.

[jvanbrecht]

I want to try to make this.. but I dont have a light I can trust at the moment, unless someone has a spare light.... Dont Worry Cathie, I will keep you company back there if I do go :)

[liznotter]

I want to try to make this.. but I dont have a light I can trust at the moment, unless someone has a spare light.... Dont Worry Cathie, I will keep you company back there if I do go :) I have one you can use (helmet mount, battery in the camelback).

Liz

[crashmore]

I'm going to try and make it and I do have a spare light I could loan you for the ride.


I want to try to make this.. but I dont have a light I can trust at the moment, unless someone has a spare light.... Dont Worry Cathie, I will keep you company back there if I do go :)

[jvanbrecht]

Thanks all, I will be there, I want to try some place new, craigs butt in front of me is just not doing it for me anymore :D

and my fiance is out of town.. so I dont have to worry about getting yelled at for getting home around 11 :)

[wrench177]

I'll be there on Thursday night if I can make it from Tyson's in time. Do you need a separate email?

punga!
Punga, I have you on the list so a separate email is not necessary. Thanks.

However, I would like an email RSVP from the rest of the ghosts, goblins or ghouls that plan to attend. It just makes it easier to keep track of everyone. :)

[hophead]

However, I would like an email RSVP from the rest of the ghosts, goblins or ghouls that plan to attend.
And don't forget about Superheros. :D

[jvanbrecht]

Punga, I have you on the list so a separate email is not necessary. Thanks.

However, I would like an email RSVP from the rest of the ghosts, goblins or ghouls that plan to attend. It just makes it easier to keep track of everyone. :)

I'm too poor to buy a round.. but equally too poor to buy a costume.. or even clothes.. so I will be riding naked :) Okay, maybe not naked.. but probably not costumed either...

[jobutler]

I definitely am planning on coming out for the ride to get into the Halloween spirit. Like most people, still trying to figure out what my costume can be but make it rider friendly. Don't worry Cathy I will be back riding with you in the casual group. I will also send an email. See you all on Thursday.

[wrench177]

I'm too poor to buy a round.. but equally too poor to buy a costume.. or even clothes.. so I will be riding naked :) Okay, maybe not naked.. but probably not costumed either...

Come on now people, redneckpenguin proved that a cape and a pair of tighty whiteies can make a costume. Way to go there captain underpants !! :D I'll not be hearing anything like "I’m too poor" from the rest of you.

Now all I have to decide is if the Single Speeding Super Hero’s are making another appearance or if we are disbanding until the next Paranormal. :confused: What do you think guys??

[redneckp3ngu1n]

The only problem i found with the cape is that it kept getting in the way of my hand when i reached for gu's and tryed to put my light battery in the back pocket. Once i started riding it didnt matter. Oh and that costume came after many hours of brainstorming with clockwork and us desiding that we didnt have any good ideas so we would just mock the whole superhero theme this year :D

Cape: $5
Underware: $2
Being know as "those kids in tighty whities": Priceless

I want to see the singlespeed superheros at the night ride. I wonder who their real identitys are ;)

[Brizn]

And don't forget about Superheros. :D...or a Mormon on his 'mission' in slacks and tie with glowing wheels. I hope this isn't offensive to anyone, merely dressing up as something I'm not-- could've been a priest, the Pope, a Nun, whatev. I may keep the propaganda at home... "may"..

[hophead]

Now all I have to decide is if the Single Speeding Super Hero’s are making another appearance or if we are disbanding until the next Paranormal. :confused: What do you think guys??
I vote YES on Superheros. That is if my knee is better by then. If not, I may have to be the designated drinker.

[CRAIG2]

...or a Mormon on his 'mission' in slacks and tie with glowing wheels. I hope this isn't offensive to anyone, merely dressing up as something I'm not-- could've been a priest, the Pope, a Nun, whatev. I may keep the propaganda at home... "may"..


Want offensive? halfinch and I were thinking about getting a mtn tandem and going as Mark Foley and a Congressional page boy.... :eek: :D

[jvanbrecht]

Want offensive? halfinch and I were thinking about getting a mtn tandem and going as Mark Foley and a Congressional page boy.... :eek: :D

Thats not offensive.. now you one of you going as a vietnamese boy with breast implants and Mark foley would be offensive.. and funny...

[DMarchy1]

Javenbrecht's Idea is brilliant, he only needs a long blonde wig, since his bike is heavy as a horse anyway, he would be lady Godiva.

[cathie m]

I want to see the Superheroes. :)

[liznotter]

I want to see the Superheroes. :) A preview:

http://www.more-mtb.org/galleries/showimage.php?i=585

[cathie m]

What a great picture!! :D :D

I'll definitely feel safe now from any evil doers on this ride. ;)

[wrench177]

Thats not offensive.. now you one of you going as a vietnamese boy with breast implants and Mark foley would be offensive.. and funny...
See....this is what I wanted to hear....ah read. People thinking outside the box and getting into the spirit of the ride. I guess captain underpants has real super powers afterall :D

Hopefully Spidies knees get better and we can get the trio back together. Maybe we should bring the "captain" on as a junior member of the team. Woo hoo!

Wrench Out

[piperj]

I want to see the Superheroes. :)

Did you know that just one unfortunate typographical error would have them going as the trio of "Superherpes"?

(OK, so I kinda borrowed that one from the horoscope section of The Onion...)

[Mr. Cogswell]

Thats not offensive.. now you one of you going as a vietnamese boy with breast implants and Mark foley would be offensive.. and funny...
Did someone say offensive?

[redneckp3ngu1n]

I might be running alittle late on thursday. Is there a # i can call to notify you guys of my situation. I might make it on time but i might be a bit late.

[jvanbrecht]

Did someone say offensive?

HAHAHAHA.. Okay, thats pretty damn offensive.. and funny.. I swear I should wear that to work one day.. but I work for the Gov, it would be funny as hell.. and my last day :(

[redneckp3ngu1n]

HAHAHAHA.. Okay, thats pretty damn offensive.. and funny.. I swear I should wear that to work one day.. but I work for the Gov, it would be funny as hell.. and my last day :(

Seperation of church and state means the gov cant fire you because of your religious beliefs so you might be able to do it without getting fired. Still would be a very very very bad idea and would piss off most sane people.

[jvanbrecht]

Heh, I would probably get fired for sexual harrasment (sexual innuendo is a no no in all gov orgs).... Not church and state crap heh...

[skiandmtb]

How warm do you think our "costumes" need to be tomorrow?
LJ

[liznotter]

How warm do you think our "costumes" need to be tomorrow?
LJ Looks to be 41-47 degrees during the ride. Wouldn't recommend bare midriffs ;)

Liz

[cathie m]

Looks to be 41-47 degrees during the ride. Wouldn't recommend bare midriffs ;)

Liz

Hmm, that's a little warmer than I originally thought, I might have to rethink some layers.

[darren]

I was just able to get my bike stuff together, so tonight I will go as lame guy with a messed up rear brake.

[wrench177]

I might be running alittle late on thursday. Is there a # i can call to notify you guys of my situation. I might make it on time but i might be a bit late.

Red,

Here is my cell....301-252-8186.

Todd

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Thanks man ill call if im going to be more than 5 min late.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Kickass ride Punga! Definatly was a fun time. It was cool to get out with new people who ride at a brisk pace and like a good ttf at night ;)

Brian Whered ya go? I remember you behind me and then you dissapeard :confused: :eek: Mabey sheaffer is haunted :eek: I saw a few ghosts on the trail :D

[Brizn]

Brian Whered ya go? I dropped off shortly after that-- I've been off the bike some and must've been pushing a little hard. I rested a bit, then went and played on the skinnies a'while.

It really was great being out, though. The atmosphere was very, very cool (thx liz).

[yueq]

I missed all the fun :( Oh, well, at least my experiment worked out pretty well.

[jobutler]

Todd,
Sorry to not call you but never made it up to Schaeffer tonight. Never realized until I turned back around and got home that Baltimore had a gas leak downtown. They closed down several roads so traffic was horrific all over the downtown and on the freeways. I sat in stop&go traffic for 45mins to only make it 6 blocks in my car and then finally give up. I am really bummed not making it up to ride with you all but today wasn't meant to be. Hope you all had a great time riding tonight.

[punga]

Kickass ride Punga! Definatly was a fun time. It was cool to get out with new people who ride at a brisk pace and like a good ttf at night ;)

Brian Whered ya go? I remember you behind me and then you dissapeard :confused: :eek: Mabey sheaffer is haunted :eek: I saw a few ghosts on the trail :D
Thanks for coming along... Had a good group out there and it was good riding you red, you got some skillz.

Brian, sorry you had to drop off the back. Hope I wasn't going too fast. Speaking of which, this is the 2nd time I've had to "wait" on the faster group. What's the deal Kegley? Get off the brakes! ;)

Thanks to everyone who came out to the ride and to DFH afterwards. Good times, good times.

punga!

[liznotter]

Thanks for coming along... Had a good group out there and it was good riding you red, you got some skillz.

Brian, sorry you had to drop off the back. Hope I wasn't going too fast. Speaking of which, this is the 2nd time I've had to "wait" on the faster group. What's the deal Kegley? Get off the brakes! ;)

Thanks to everyone who came out to the ride and to DFH afterwards. Good times, good times.

punga! It's Friday morning here at DFH and they are kicking us out.... They just turned the lights up....

[CRAIG2]

Those bastards! Fortunately, I'm at home enjoying a DFH 90-minute IPA as we speak... LOL :D

[hophead]

Hey, where did everyone go? Who turned out the lights?

[Brizn]

Brian, sorry you had to drop off the back. Hope I wasn't going too fast. Well, for the record, I dropped out of the middle :D Schoolwork this week + illness the previous wk = no time on the bike. I swear t'god it was hillarious seeing you in a cape and horns, though. 666!

...and thx for the goodies, Wrench!

[crashmore]

Great ride last night. It reminded me how much fun night riding can be. Thanks to everyone for making it such a great time. I particularly enjoyed my first post ride trip to Dogfish head.

Well, for the record, I dropped out of the middle :D Schoolwork this week + illness the previous wk = no time on the bike. I swear t'god it was hillarious seeing you in a cape and horns, though. 666!

...and thx for the goodies, Wrench!

[liznotter]

Big thanks to Princeton Sports for donating the water bottles. And I'm already thinking about what to have out there next year. I've been told that the props all need to be much closer to the ground, I guess so that riders don't kill themselves and the person in front of them looking up. Did anyone even SEE the vampire bat?

I'm thinking about leaving the severed arm in that log hop :eek: ....

Liz

[jvanbrecht]

I had fun, albeit a boatload of problems.. halloween rides and me.. just dont mix. I had to work late, in the rush to get to the trail, I forgot a few key components at home, named the larger adapter I have to mount my unreliable light to the stem (the stock one is too small). I manage to ghetto rig it up (or would you all prefer using redneck engineering :D instead if ghetto) but it kept coming loose. The loaner that Cathie lent me at that point worked great, but the battery died about 30 min later (Thank you Cathie), and then my left SPD broke.... on the bright side.. no major falls and spills and no dmg to my body.

Thanks to Todd and all who escorted me back to the parking lott :) I did have fun, honest... of course afterwards made the mistake of checking my voicemail and had to go deal with some personal issues.. I should just leave the phone at home... I really wanted to go to DFH...

[darren]

I liked the ride, thanks to Scott as Spiderman, weaving us a web of a ride. I got there really late but still got a good ride in. The Doghead IPA 90 was good to, and trying to figure out what Pikey meant.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Thanks for coming along... Had a good group out there and it was good riding you red, you got some skillz.

punga!

Thanks man.

Wrench your candy was the dessert for my dinner that night even though the tootsie roll was about as hard as a rock from siting in the trunk of a cold car for a few hours. I need to have my banana, clif bar, candy dinner more often :D

As my first real night ride i really enjoyed it and hope to come out again for another round before the season is over :D

[hophead]

I liked the ride, thanks to Scott as Spiderman, weaving us a web of a ride. I got there really late but still got a good ride in. The Doghead IPA 90 was good to, and trying to figure out what Pikey meant.
Rent the movie Snatch.

[cathie m]

... Had a good group out there and it was good riding you red, you got some skillz.
????? :eek:

( ;) :D )

[redneckp3ngu1n]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Punga rephrase that ;)

[punga]

????? :eek:

( ;) :D )

um, uh uh uh :o

Guess I should re-read my posts before I click the submit button.

The Devil has decreed:

"There shall be no riding of Red..."

*unless he asks you and you're in to that sort of thing. :eek:

punga!

[redneckp3ngu1n]

uuuuuuuuh this is getting wierd i think ill just forget i read that

[wrench177]

Great ride last night. It reminded me how much fun night riding can be. Thanks to everyone for making it such a great time. I particularly enjoyed my first post ride trip to Dogfish head.
Oh heck, I may as well weigh in with my round of "thanks" and "had a great time".

First and foremost a great big thanks to Princeton Sports for donating the water bottles for all the riders. Kinda cool that we had pink ones for the ladies :D

Secondly, a huge mahalo to Liz for filling the bottles with candy, supplying the glow sticks, decorating the woods with all those scary things and all the other things you did without actually making the ride. The laughing skull was my favorite and I never saw the beating heart...oh well.

A thanks to all the ride leaders who got all 20 :rolleyes: riders safely through the woods.....Punga, Scott, James and Sid (sorta...get your buddies a watch).

It was great having so many people wearing costumes and really having fun with the ride. That's what these things are all about people :D Oh and the award for "Best Costume", hands down must go to Cathie. I wish all of MOREdom could have seen her dead hooker themed costume with all the glow sticks, spiders and everything else that went into it. Truly an inspired costume. I'm sure a few satellites were tracking her movement throughout the night.

Thanks to all our new riders and all our vets. Also, thanks to our waitress.....Emily/ Erin(??)whoever, at DFH for being ever so attentive and speedy with our beverages. We couldn't have re-hydrated (properly) without her.

See you all next time,

Wrench Out!!

[DKEG]

A thanks to all the ride leaders who got all 20 :rolleyes: riders safely through the woods.....Punga, Scott, James and Sid (sorta...get your buddies a watch).


Wrench Out!!
All my riders made it out. We dropped some but they made it out. I see how you are Todd, I don't come to DFH and you forget about me.

[DKEG]

Brian, sorry you had to drop off the back. Hope I wasn't going too fast. Speaking of which, this is the 2nd time I've had to "wait" on the faster group. What's the deal Kegley? Get off the brakes! ;)


punga!
I think you are high Shawn, I remember passing guys twice. Good ride.

[cathie m]

It was great having so many people wearing costumes and really having fun with the ride. That's what these things are all about people :D Oh and the award for "Best Costume", hands down must go to Cathie. I wish all of MOREdom could have seen her dead hooker themed costume with all the glow sticks, spiders and everything else that went into it. Truly an inspired costume. I'm sure a few satellites were tracking her movement throughout the night.
If I was being tracked, they couldn't have been too worried because they figured whatever it was it was slow. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry I didn't see all the props Liz, just a few. :(

It was fun last night and the company was great as usual. I've only been living in the area 3 months now but I've realized mountain bikers are fun people no matter where you are.

I had an exam this AM for the training class I've been in all week for work. Even after the ride, the pizza, the beer and not getting to bed until 12:30, I passed it with plenty of room to spare. :) I didn't want to miss DFH last night!

[punga]

All my riders made it out. We dropped some but they made it out. I see how you are Todd, I don't come to DFH and you forget about me.
We caught you on the outer loop of the yellow, after the new Jeep (or whatever that truck is) trail as you wind down the side of the corn field. I was laughing with who ever was sweeping because I let you guys go past and I still caught you ;)

punga!

[DKEG]

We caught you on the outer loop of the yellow, after the new Jeep (or whatever that truck is) trail as you wind down the side of the corn field. I was laughing with who ever was sweeping because I let you guys go past and I still caught you ;)

punga!
Allright here are the facts:
1. the trail we were on is longer then the one you were on.
2. We stopped to adjusted the tension of my chain after it dropped for the second
time.
3. I never said I was fast (just faster then you).
4. you smell :eek:

[redneckp3ngu1n]

hahaha. I do remember trailing you guys for a while on the yellow loop even after we let you past. When we got to the tower we waited a while to give you guys a "head start"

[wrench177]

All my riders made it out. We dropped some but they made it out. I see how you are Todd, I don't come to DFH and you forget about me.
Dang....crash....my bad. However, if you made it out to DFH more than once I would remember your lead :D

Okay, a big OFFICAL mahalo to Crashmasta for bring all his riders home safely, as always :p

[DKEG]

Dang....crash....my bad. However, if you made it out to DFH more than once I would remember your lead :D

Okay, a big OFFICAL mahalo to Crashmasta for bring all his riders home safely, as always :p
I have been then twice, I would love to come more often but my bedtime is 9:30pm.

[IFBikeMD]

I have been then twice, I would love to come more often but my bedtime is 9:30pm.


Should we make DFH a pre-ride activity for Crash's sake? We could then have just one casual group for safety sake... Well, for liability sake, we'd better just skip the ride...

LOL

[wrench177]

Should we make DFH a pre-ride activity for Crash's sake? We could then have just one casual group for safety sake... Well, for liability sake, we'd better just skip the ride...

LOL
We're outta light now big guy. My guess is the Thursday ride will offically be held at DFH from now on. :D Although, making DFH a pre-ride activity would have been fun and could add a whole new dimension to Schaeffer. Remember the "does Schaeffer make you soft" thread? Try it after a couple 90 minutes :eek:

[Mr. Cogswell]

We're outta light now big guy. My guess is the Thursday ride will offically be held at DFH from now on. :D Although, making DFH a pre-ride activity would have been fun and could add a whole new dimension to Schaeffer. Remember the "does Schaeffer make you soft" thread? Try it after a couple 90 minutes :eek:
DFH has some competition up north. No Chicory on tap--no problem. Went to B&H yesterday for a few. Todd, I think this stuff is right up your alley:
Schifferstadet Stout - Classic dry Irish. This stout is made from highly roasted malts used for color. Oats are also added for an extra creamy mouth feel. With coffee and chocolate aromas, this ale is very flavorful, but don’t be fooled by color, dry Irish stouts are always very light in body.

I felt like I was cheating on DFH, but hey, if they ain't delivering the goods.

[wrench177]

DFH has some competition up north. No Chicory on tap--no problem. Went to B&H yesterday for a few. Todd, I think this stuff is right up your alley:


I felt like I was cheating on DFH, but hey, if they ain't delivering the goods.
That sounds pretty good. Where is this B&H?? DFH better get their act together or they may find a MORE mutany on their hands.

[Mr. Cogswell]

That sounds pretty good. Where is this B&H?? DFH better get their act together or they may find a MORE mutany on their hands.
Right about here......

[deansidr]

Liz, thanks for setting up everything and stylin' us with water bottles full of goodies. I felt like a kid again!

The only problem was I couldn't really look around at all the decorations. It took everything I had just to keep the CX bike on the trail. I swear I was seeing double from being shaken like a martini. and if I wasn't seeing double from the ride I sure was from the 90's at DFH apresride. Those things are GOOD! :)

[yueq]

Right about here......

http://www.barleyandhops.net/ , looks like a cool place. It's 20 miles away from Schaeffer, though :( .

[jvanbrecht]

Ugg. Schaeffer is like 45 miles from my house.. another 20 miles.. I may as well drive to NY and go party :)

[wrench177]

Alright everyone we 're back for another night ride and this may be the last one for the season. Please read the information below and respond to the address provided to secure your spot.

Schaeffer Night Ride. RSVP required.

Join MORE for a night ride at Schaeffer Farm. Ride
will start at 6:30 and finish between 9:15 and 9:30 so
we can be out of the park by 9:45. Ride is limited to
20 people so please email Todd to reserve your spot.
tsbauer at juno dot com. This ride is by RSVP only.

All participants have to pre-register by emailing to
tsbauer at juno dot com.

This is a group ride and all participants are required
to stay with the
group. However, we will probably split into groups
based on pace.

PLEASE: Do not bring any alcoholic beverages to the
park.

If you can't follow these guidelines, please don't
register or show up.
We have a good relation with the park at the moment
and want to keep it that way.

Festivities will follow at a local establishment up
the road.
Date: 11-09-06
Rain Date: N/A
Pace: casual/moderate/faster depending on group/
turnout
Terrain: intermediate
Meet at: the trailhead parking lot ready to ride at
6:30 PM.

Directions: I-270 to exit 15B Rt.118 West - Follow for
5 miles - Right
onto Richter Farm Road - Take left on 4-way stop on
Schaeffer Road - Stay on Schaeffer Road through
traffic circle - Shortly after road narrows, after a small house look
for sign to Seneca State Park & Grey Ranch on the left - Trailhead
is at end of parking lot after gate

[skiandmtb]

This is the 9th, right?
LJ

[liznotter]

Yes...here's the calendar entry:
http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-11-9&c=2

[wrench177]

Anyone else wanting to RSVP for the night ride will have to be put on a "wait list". We usually have a few drops and I have factored that into the current list. Anyone who has RSVP'd and thinks they won't make it please let me know so I can fill the ride.

Thanks,
Todd

[skiandmtb]

Do you think there is any chance that our ride will not get rained out?
LJ :mad:

[mjbrox]

I am by no means an expert on this topic, but it looks like the rain will let up soon and they are calling for sun all day. If that happens, I would think there would be a good chance.

that being said, I not a trail expert or weather expert.

[hophead]

Do you think there is any chance that our ride will not get rained out?
LJ :mad:
There's only a 20% chance of rain on Thursday.

[wrench177]

Do you think there is any chance that our ride will not get rained out?
LJ :mad:
At this point it is not looking good for the ride tomorrow. It is still raining and I don't see any sign of "drying out". Even if the sun were to miraculously appear in the next few hours, Schaeffer usually needs a full two days to really dry from this type of rain. Heck....I had a pond in my backyard this morning and I've never seen that before. :mad:

I will hold off any cancellation until tomorrow, but I'm not very optimistic.

We may have to move the ride to DFH. :D

Todd

[hophead]

We may have to move the ride to DFH. :D

Todd
I've always wanted to ride my bike down that staircase. :D

That reminds me. I need to restock my fridge. I don't know what keeps happening to all of my beer. :rolleyes:

[mjbrox]

So should I even bother packing my bike?

[wrench177]

I've always wanted to ride my bike down that staircase. :D

That reminds me. I need to restock my fridge. I don't know what keeps happening to all of my beer. :rolleyes:
Hey....my fridge has the same problem. If this weather doesn't get better the restock may have to happen sooner rather than later.

[wrench177]

So should I even bother packing my bike?
Oh..right....back to serious questions. Pack your bike if it's not too much of a hassle. You never know what will happen. Better to be safe than sorry.

[DKEG]

As much money you guys spend at DFH they should go out there with hair dryers and dry the trails.

[liznotter]

As much money you guys spend at DFH they should go out there with hair dryers and dry the trails.That would be counter-productive for DFH, doncha think? :p Though....they may consider the hair dryer solution after Hop rides his bike thru the restaurant a couple of times.....

[mjbrox]

It is sunny and windy here in Germantown.

Is there any chance of riding tonight?

[wrench177]

It is sunny and windy here in Germantown.

Is there any chance of riding tonight?
There is a chance. I packed all my stuff and will check out the trails during lunch. I'll post back and let everyone know what I found.

[mtbmore]

Do not be sucked in by the sunshine. 2 inches is a lot and a group ride does much more damage than a couple of people. In any case take me off the list I will not be riding.

Scud

[wrench177]

Do not be sucked in by the sunshine. 2 inches is a lot and a group ride does much more damage than a couple of people. In any case take me off the list I will not be riding.

Scud
Don't worry Scud, I won't have the ride if it'll damage the trails. I really don't think they will be dry enough either, however I don't want to cancel the ride until I can visually confirm the conditions.

Todd

[mtbmore]

thanks Todd. I know you will make the right call.

Scud

[skiandmtb]

There is a chance. I packed all my stuff and will check out the trails during lunch. I'll post back and let everyone know what I found.
I'm dying for the answer!!!
LJ

[mjbrox]

I am about ready to rip my hair out in stress out at work, so I could really use a ride

[wrench177]

I'm dying for the answer!!!
LJ
I know people are going to call BS to this, but the trails are in good shape. They are wet in all the usual places but not any wetter than usual. Some of the turns are a little slippy, however that is because of the wet leaves, not the soil.

I rode white counterclockwise until the orange connector to the yellow trail. Took yellow clockwise up to the 4 way with blue and then continued on yellow for a little bit. Turned around, went back to the 4 way and out on blue towards the playground. From there I went towards the lot on the outer yellow around the cow fields. It was only on this last section of yellow that I encountered any real soft spots. A couple puddles, but nothing terrible.

Believe me I didn't expect to see the trails look as good as they did. There is a layer of moister between the top and the bottom leaves and this accounts for any loss of traction one may feel. Also, it makes some of the turns a little hairy, but again, it's the leaves, not the dirt. Overall my bike and I were cleaner than the ride I did at the shed over the weekend.

[spiffyjiff]

i guess that means we're on?

[mjbrox]

What time are we meeting?

[Zinger]

No griping or calling of BS here -- this is the best news I've had all day..

[wrench177]

i guess that means we're on?
Spiffy, not to be a smarta**, but if you look at the title of my post it kinda summed things up :D

See you all tonight.

Wrench Out!!

[Squirrel Girl]

Wrencherooni,

I was supposed to have some folks over for dinner tonight, but they all cancelled out on me. I'm especially POed because I had the afternoon off, and I could have been riding in the brilliant sunshine instead of trying to coordinate for nothing (not to mention and the time and $$ at the grocery store last night). :(

But, it does mean I could make it to Schaeffer. Can I come as a last minute attendee? It'll take me a full 1-1/2 to get there. What time?

I'll be super concerned about the trails, and I'll be a voice of TURN AROUND NOW if it's wet, though.

[liznotter]

The ride starts at 6:30. Leave NOW!

Liz

[Squirrel Girl]

The ride starts at 6:30. Leave NOW!

LizThe gear's in the car. Will grab my bike and go. My cell is 703-909-6550. No time to wait for yours.

[yueq]

Knock knock, Spring is here.

[wrench177]

I haven't kicked all the Gambrill night ride dirt off my bike and you guys are clamoring for Schaeffer Night rides. To be honest I haven’t thought about the Schaeffer Night rides much as we may have issues just filling ride leader spots for the Thursday rides.

Personally, I can swing one night during the week to ride. Any more cuts into family time and the good graces of SWMBO. When we organize the Night Rides we need to decide on the night and frequency of the rides. Also, we are going to need people who can commit to leading rides on a regular basis. Basically, we need to get all the Schaeffer regulars together and formulate a plan for the year. :D

Wrench Out!

[Squirrel Girl]

We desperate for good dry trails after a long, miserable, wet winter (OK - the first half of winter was nice, but we're at the tail end of the second half, and it was sucky).

I might be suckered into, er, I mean, happily volunteer for leading super casual once per week. I really burned out on the drive to Wakefield, but if I'm stuck with a horrible drive no matter what, maybe Schaeffer would be a nice variety for me.

Anyway, forgive us for being anxious for our rubber to hit the dirt! :D Let us know, and maybe you can get enough volunteers!

[jimweber1]

I am new to this forum, but I have ridden Schaeffer for years and I live only a couple miles away. I can also attest to the amazing powers of the DFA 90-minute IPA! I'd love to do a night ride at Schaeffer )hopefully several!), and would be happy to be a ride leader as my schedule allows. I'll keeping watching this thread for updates regarding the next ride date.

[jimweber1]

Just checking to see if there is any local interest in reviving this thread. I volunteered my services as a ride leader back in March (I have never "formally" led a ride, but I lead friends around Schaeffer pretty often), but that was the last post to this thread. It sounds like the Thursday Schaeffer rides have been getting good turnouts, but not so much for the Little Bennett night rides (at least not yet). I was interested in the Little Bennett night ride, but it looks like it is not happening this week...so I was wondering if a Schaeffer night ride would draw more interest? It could either be after (or perhaps instead of?) the regular Scaheffer Thursday night ride...maybe once a month? Every other week?

Lastly...does anyone know if there are any restrictions on night riding on the Hoyles Mill Connector? If not, I was thinking about taking a spin there on Thursday or Friday night after dark if there are no other Maryland night ride option this week.

[hophead]

Just checking to see if there is any local interest in reviving this thread. I volunteered my services as a ride leader back in March (I have never "formally" led a ride, but I lead friends around Schaeffer pretty often), but that was the last post to this thread. It sounds like the Thursday Schaeffer rides have been getting good turnouts, but not so much for the Little Bennett night rides (at least not yet). I was interested in the Little Bennett night ride, but it looks like it is not happening this week...so I was wondering if a Schaeffer night ride would draw more interest? It could either be after (or perhaps instead of?) the regular Scaheffer Thursday night ride...maybe once a month? Every other week?

Lastly...does anyone know if there are any restrictions on night riding on the Hoyles Mill Connector? If not, I was thinking about taking a spin there on Thursday or Friday night after dark if there are no other Maryland night ride option this week.
The days are getting longer, so there will most likely not be any real night rides at Schaeffer for a while. It would cut into valuable drinking time. :D

To my knowledge, there has never been a Hoyles Mill night ride. I don't know that there is much interest in riding that trail at night. It is also been my understanding that approval from multiple authorities would be required, making it very difficult to organize.

[wrench177]

We'll be doing the Schaeffer night rides again, just not for a little while. The days are plenty long and you have to be out of Schaeffer no later than 9:45. That would give us about 1 hour of actual "night riding" with lights. Just not worth it.

We do these night rides when the days are too short for a decent weekday ride. They usually start up late summer, early fall and run until the gates close for the winter.

Hope this helps,
Todd

[IFBikeMD]

MNCPPC regulations prohibit night use of most parks (including Hoyles) without a special use permit. We are able to ride in Little Bennett because they are more open to night use since camping is permitted. We're hoping that the experiences there improve the possibilities at other MNCPPC parks.