Saturday Casual Gambrill Ride

[punga]

Back by popular request (okay, not so many, but people seem to enjoy these rides), the casual ride at Gambrill, this Saturday. If you're not going on the MORE camping trip, there's nothing that says you shouldn't have some fun riding somewhere closer. And if you've never ridden Gambrill, consider this a chance to get a guided tour. Details:

Where: Gambrill State Park, lower gravel lot http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208

When: Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m.

Terrain: Rocks, rocks and more rocks. Mostly single track with some tough climbs and fun downhills... come on, you know you want to ride it! :D Plan on 8-11 miles or more if the group is game.

Pace: Casual/Moderate. A no drop ride, but I'd like to keep the group moving where possible. First timers (to Gambrill, that is) are welcome, but you should be proficient at Fountainhead/Patapasco level of riding or you may not have a good time. That being said, if you have the gumption to show up, we'll get you through it. And, the road is never far away if you decide you're in over your head.

Contact: Me, punga! (shawn) 301-675-2117 or s_punga at yahoodotcom

Standard MORE disclaimers apply, mainly, if you don't have a helmet you can't play in our reindeer games. Non-MORE members are welcome to join us.

Crashmore, can you post to the calendar? I'll send you a message as well.

punga!

[redclayrambler]

If nothing comes up between now and then, I am going to go out on a limb and say I am planning to be there.
Now 29er or the Heckler I can't sell? :rolleyes:

See ya

[punga]

If nothing comes up between now and then, I am going to go out on a limb and say I am planning to be there.
Now 29er or the Heckler I can't sell? :rolleyes:

See ya
Bring the Heckler... you'll have more fun ;)

punga!

[vinny]

I'm in! I haven't been to Gabril in over a year. Where's the meeting spot?

[jvanbrecht]

I might be up for that, although my fiance may think otherwise though.. but will bring the enduro sx :) ( not that I have much choice heh)

[punga]

I might be up for that, although my fiance may think otherwise though.. but will bring the enduro sx :) ( not that I have much choice heh)
Tell the fiancee to relax, Gambrill is tough, but it won't kill you. No 50 ft. hucks, no off camber cliffside riding, just a gap jump over a bridge guarded by a guy who says "Answer me, these questions 3!":p

If it's a time issue, expect the loop to take about 2 hours, depending on how much we stop.

punga!

[punga]

I'm in! I haven't been to Gabril in over a year. Where's the meeting spot?
If you follow the directions in the link, they'll take you to Gambrill Park Rd, look for the gravel lot on your right with lots of cars and a kiosk. If you get to a stop sign at the top of the hill, you've gone too far. I usually have phone reception in the parking lot. Call me if you're running behind or lost.

punga!

[Vecsus]

Shame on all of you for not coming to the Douthat camping trip! Shame Shame Shame.

Ok, so when I first read the post I thought "hell yeah. I love gambrill...i'll go to that." But then I remembered the camping trip.

[Brizn]

... just a gap jump over a bridge guarded by a guy who says "Answer me, these questions 3!" ... 'ere the other side, you see..

And now to Scene 34, which is a LOVELY scene with some BRILLIANT acting, in which Arthur and Sir Gallahad come across a STARTLING discovery.. ((((GET ON WITH IT!! )))) Ryght! I'll try and be there as well.

[punga]

Shame on all of you for not coming to the Douthat camping trip! Shame Shame Shame.

Ok, so when I first read the post I thought "hell yeah. I love gambrill...i'll go to that." But then I remembered the camping trip.
I tried, but it filled up before I convinced the wife to go along with the plan. :rolleyes:

I made the Memorial Day trip at Stokesville and had a blast.

Hope you make it out Brian. Had a good time riding with you last time.

punga!

[JustinMD]

o so tempting but I feel that I would make everyone hate life. I'm horrible at Gambrills. Besides, I spend the whole of next week there doing fire training. To go or not to go...

[punga]

o so tempting but I feel that I would make everyone hate life. I'm horrible at Gambrills. Besides, I spend the whole of next week there doing fire training. To go or not to go...
go.

punga!

[Vecsus]

To go or not to go...

You answered your own question by listing "to go" first. :D

[jabberwocky]

My weekends have been pretty crappy lately, but I hope I can make this one. Count me in.

Anyone want to carpool from the Reston area? (Or anywhere between Reston and Gambril).

[1derwoman]

I just love your phrase "I'm so horrible at ________. I feel that I would make everyone hate life." That is so how I feel when I ride with others!

i will start chanting that while I practice climbing impossible hills etc etc so that I improve and it never comes true. In fact, I think I am going to make it my mantra "I'm so horrible at losing Xterra races, I feel that I make everyone hate life." Thanks for the inspiration!

That's all I wanted to say.

o so tempting but I feel that I would make everyone hate life. I'm horrible at Gambrills. Besides, I spend the whole of next week there doing fire training. To go or not to go...

[vinny]

If you follow the directions in the link, they'll take you to Gambrill Park Rd, look for the gravel lot on your right with lots of cars and a kiosk. If you get to a stop sign at the top of the hill, you've gone too far. I usually have phone reception in the parking lot. Call me if you're running behind or lost.

punga!

Excellent! I know where that parking lot is.

[punga]

I just love your phrase "I'm so horrible at ________. I feel that I would make everyone hate life." That is so how I feel when I ride with others!

i will start chanting that while I practice climbing impossible hills etc etc so that I improve and it never comes true. In fact, I think I am going to make it my mantra "I'm so horrible at losing Xterra races, I feel that I make everyone hate life." Thanks for the inspiration!

That's all I wanted to say.
Gonna make it out on Saturday? We'll all chant at you when you're climbing if you want :p

punga!

[jabberwocky]

For Gambrill newbies on the fence about the ride, this is the Gambrill ride you want to do. Punga is a great ride leader, and he isn't going to leave people behind. If you have never ridden Gambrill, this will be a great way to learn it.

If we get a warmer, wetter winter (like the past few years), Gambrill is one of the only consistently ridable places in the area. So if your plans for the winter include riding, learning the Gambrill trails will benifit you greatly.

[DaveG]

You coming too? DaveG says either I go or he's breaking out the SS and going himself. Think I'll go just to rob him of the opportunity. 'Sides, always fun to ride with Punga - maybe I can jab another stick into my eye!
-Shannon

[jvanbrecht]

Maybe I will go, depends on how I feel, fiance is out of town, so she is no longer an issue :) I pushed myself a little hard this past few days, and took a major spill and my ass still hurts from that.. hopefully I will be okay around Sat, but if not, oh well there is always next Sat.

[punga]

You coming too? DaveG says either I go or he's breaking out the SS and going himself. Think I'll go just to rob him of the opportunity. 'Sides, always fun to ride with Punga - maybe I can jab another stick into my eye!
-Shannon
It'll be good to see you guys out, haven't ridden with Dave in a while and I'll try to clear the trail of sticks ahead of you Shannon ;)

Jvanbrecht, you'll be fine, take tonight off, rest up and come out Saturday. You'll have fun, sounds like a good group of riders are going to make it out.

punga!

[jvanbrecht]

Okay, I will be there, sore body and all, but may end up pushing my bike up the stinky hills. I put my XC tires on, should I switch em back to the downhill chundras or not?

[punga]

Okay, I will be there, sore body and all, but may end up pushing my bike up the stinky hills. I put my XC tires on, should I switch em back to the downhill chundras or not?
Hmmm... that's a good question. The Chunders will be nice on the rocks and allow you to really rip the downhills. But there is some climbing to be done out there and you may want the XC tires. You don't say what tires they are, but if they're beefy 2.1 or 2.3s, you should be fine. I run a WTB Weirwolf 2.3 up front and a Maxxis Minion DH-R 2.35 in the back. Even though the Minnion is listed as a DH tire, its smaller and lighter than most, so I use it as a beefy XC/AM tire.

If they're skinny 1.9 or 2.0s, you may want to stick with the chunders. This applies to you and everyone going along who's never ridden Gambrill: You may want to run 5 lbs more pressure than you normally do and bring at least one extra tube. Pinch flats are not unheard of in Gambrill.

[drewdane]

Back by popular request (okay, not so many, but people seem to enjoy these rides), the casual ride at Gambrill, this Saturday. If you're not going on the MORE camping trip, there's nothing that says you shouldn't have some fun riding somewhere closer. And if you've never ridden Gambrill, consider this a chance to get a guided tour. Details:

I can't make it this weekend, but please tell me I should keep my eye out for more of these in the future...?

[punga]

I can't make it this weekend, but please tell me I should keep my eye out for more of these in the future...?
You bet... as the trails get closed out from weather, Gambrill will remain one of the few places that can be ridden most of the time (and not have to worry about ducking bullets from hunters). I'd like to do these rides on a regular basis, when life doesn't conflict too much. Maybe it will get Sticky status if I can find someone else to share the leading with. I just can't commit to every Saturday morning in Frederick, but I might be able to do them every 2 weeks or something.

punga!

[phuncadelic]

I haven't crossed over to the darkside (maryland) before and this is a good weekend. I'll be there!

[jvanbrecht]

I'm currently running my old WTB velocoraptor front and rear specific tires, 2.1", but they are kinda old, I ganged them from my fisher while I wait on delivery of the kendas I am going to order tomorow (its payday after all :) )

[punga]

The weather forcast for Saturday in Frederick:

Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west between 14 and 17 mph.

But what's more important (at least in the morning) is the forcast for tonight:

Partly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 31. South wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm. :(

Dress accordingly and plan on warming up as the day goes on.

By my count, we've got about 8-10 people going along, is there anyone else interested who hasn't posted up yet?

punga!

[jvanbrecht]

I'm gonna put my DH tires on this afternoon, if I have to walk the hills, so be it :)

Guessing the grounds going to be frosty/frozen in the AM, right now I dont have much of wintery items, eseentially fleece tops (yes plural) and my cycling shorts... guess I will go buy something a little longer this evenin.

[ride-n-fall]

is there anyone else interested who hasn't posted up yet?

punga!

Yes, I should be there also.

[t.roy]

I wish, this is exactly the kind of ride I've been looking for as an intro to gambrill...never been there...just bad timing. Unfortunately I have a date with my wife, we're going to a football game.

[Brizn]

I'm trying to muscle through an illness... but am hopeful about making it tomorrow. (Punga, sent you an email). We'll see how I feel in the am. I'm local, so if I'm not there right at 10am, just ride on. If I do make it, the first climb will give me some indication whether I'll continue or not. I really hope to make it though.

[yueq]

The weather forcast for Saturday in Frederick:



But what's more important (at least in the morning) is the forcast for tonight:

:(

Dress accordingly and plan on warming up as the day goes on.

By my count, we've got about 8-10 people going along, is there anyone else interested who hasn't posted up yet?

punga!

I'll join you.

[punga]

Brizn, hope to see you out there.

Everyone else: Lets go have some fun. Cya in the morning.

punga!

[DaveG]

Chris mentioned at the overlook that it was nice to not be the youngest person on a ride for a change. Being a decade+ older than Chris, I took a look around in the parking lot once everyone took their helmets off. Only two people with wrinkles, one of them being me. To clinch my claim to geezerhood, when I got in my truck, my Yaz CD came on.

Long live the 80's!

Shannon

[punga]

It's not how you are, it's how old you feel.

Good ride out there today folks. Thanks to everyone for coming out, hope the first timers had a good ride and didn't get scared off :p

We'll do it again soon, maybe try and get some of the regulars from last winter out there too. Pat, Tam, DaveG?

punga!

[Brizn]

Nice mtg some new folks, too.. Phunc, R-'n-F, CJled, et al... can't remember e'rybody...but it was a friendly crew.

Sure was nice to get out and blow some stink off after lying in bed being sick for the previous 24+ hrs.. and even with a fever, I wasn't last in the pack !! (thx to a certain trail-bike rider who will at this pt go un-named but who I'm sure will post up about wanting to go XC). :D

[jabberwocky]

Weee! Yeah, that was a good time. I need to bounce around Gambrill more often, my tech skills aren't up to snuff (all that damn road riding). Good ride as always, Punga.Chris mentioned at the overlook that it was nice to not be the youngest person on a ride for a change. Being a decade+ older than Chris, I took a look around in the parking lot once everyone took their helmets off. Only two people with wrinkles, one of them being me. To clinch my claim to geezerhood, when I got in my truck, my Yaz CD came on.

Long live the 80's!

ShannonI so want to make some comment about how you did "pretty good for a girl", but I need to ascertain what sort of martial arts training you have before I do so. ;)

[Freseray]

Hey Shawn, I was on the look out for a ride this weekend, but my Saturdays are all booked up for a while. Otherwise, I would have loved that ride...you know me. But I intend to ride this winter (probably more solo than I would wish) as long as theres not more than 5 or 6 inches on the ground. Hope to see ya guys out there soon.

Jabberwocky, I was thinking about the shed shuttling tomorrow, but I'm still sooooo scared of those things. Sorry, hope the ride is super duper. :)

Tam

[jabberwocky]

Jabberwocky, I was thinking about the shed shuttling tomorrow, but I'm still sooooo scared of those things. Sorry, hope the ride is super duper. :)

TamHey, Tam lives! I think if I ride tomorrow it will be somewhere closer to home than Frederick. Drop me an email if you think you may want to try the shuttling thing next Sunday though.

[DaveG]

I so want to make some comment about how you did "pretty good for a girl", but I need to ascertain what sort of martial arts training you have before I do so. ;)

Stick thru the spokes fixie-boy!

[jabberwocky]

Stick thru the spokes fixie-boy!Aw, crap. Well, at least I earned it.

[Brizn]

(thx to a certain trail-bike rider who will at this pt go un-named but who I'm sure will post up about wanting to go XC). :Dhow IS jvanb after his otb? is he dead?

[jvanbrecht]

I'm a little bruised, but otherwise, fine :) But I am bringing a much lighter bike next time I hit Gambrills.

[punga]

Our flight plans have changed and we're not going to Jamaica until Sunday. :(

So, lets go have some fun!

If this looks familiar, that's because it's the same info from last time, updated.

Saturday Casual Gambrill Ride

Pace: Casual/Moderate
Difficulty: Advanced
Contact: punga! (shawn) 301-675-2117 or s_punga at yahoodotcom
Location: Gambrill State Park, MD

Back by popular request (okay, not so many, but people seem to enjoy these rides), the casual ride at Gambrill, this Saturday. If you're not going to Jamaica on Saturday and you've get a free day to get a ride in, come on out! And if you've never ridden Gambrill, consider this a chance to get a guided tour. Details:

Where: Gambrill State Park, lower gravel lot http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208

When: Saturday, November 4th, 10 a.m.

Terrain: Rocks, rocks and more rocks. Mostly single track with some tough climbs and fun downhills... come on, you know you want to ride it! Plan on 8-11 miles or more if the group is game.

Pace: Casual/Moderate. A no drop ride, but I'd like to keep the group moving where possible. First timers (to Gambrill, that is) are welcome, but you should be proficient at Fountainhead/Patapasco level of riding or you may not have a good time. That being said, if you have the gumption to show up, we'll get you through it. And, the road is never far away if you decide you're in over your head.

Contact: Me, punga! (shawn) 301-675-2117 or s_punga at yahoodotcom

Standard MORE disclaimers apply, mainly, if you don't have a helmet you can't play in our reindeer games. Non-MORE members are welcome to join us.

punga!

[yueq]

Cool! Count me in.

[1derwoman]

Yay! this one works for me--I finally to get join a Gambrill ride. I'll be there!

I will be one of the back-of-the-packers b/c I ride my HT Rockhopper and not always so well. But, I have the gumption. Hopefully no one gets freaked out by me swearing a blue streak at the rocks. Someone had the nerve to ask me last time I rode there with a friend "Is someone waiting for you?" when they came across me swearing at the boulders. I swore more. I don' need noone nohow to "wait for me", boyfriend :)

[punga]

So far we've got 3 (you 2 and someone else who emailed me). Any other takers out there?

punga!

[drewdane]

So far we've got 3 (you 2 and someone else who emailed me). Any other takers out there?

punga!
It's a strong maybe for me. Negotiations are underway... :rolleyes:

(it also just occurred to me the Stumpy is badly, badly overdue for a tuneup - I'll have to take a look. If it's too funky, I'll take the Dos to Dharma's R-Ville ride)

[punga]

Sorry, hate to do this as I was really looking forward to Saturday, but I have to bail out :mad:

We thought we could get an exception for emergency surgery as a reason to move your flight, but apparently not. We can't move our flight to Sunday without Spirit Air screwing us out of over $300, hence, we are going fly out Saturday.

But, not to worry: Brizn has stepped up to the plate and graciously accepted my request to lead the ride. :D So, while I won't be there, I hope you guys get a good ride in. Someone please make sure to go as fast as humanly possible on the downhills for me, please?

I promise to lead at least one more ride at Gambrill before I have my shoulder surgery at the end of the month. Afterwards, I'll be off the bike till Jan. some time. :(

punga!

[Brizn]

And i was just telling Punga that I was gonna try to make it but "refused to embarass myself by dropping off or being an anchor".

No changes to the ride description--but don't be too worried about the 'moderate' part. I'll be taking it nice and easy up the climbs-- and going 'as fast as is briznly possible' on all the downs.

Drew, you should come! Would be a good chance to meet- we can talk about SG behind her back. And 1derwoman, we'll finally get that ride in!! Yue Q, no experiments (and new cables) this saturday!

I'll post my cell friday night. Lkg fwd to this.
Peace.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

If i can i might head up. But i really dont think ill be able to get up there.

[jabberwocky]

I'll probably be there.

edit: redneckp3ngu1n, I can give you a ride if you want (and your parents are cool with it).

[Squirrel Girl]

Drew, you should come! Would be a good chance to meet- we can talk about SG behind her back. Who says I'm not gonna make it and you'll be talking about me in front of my front?

Actually, I don't know my weekend plans yet. I'd like to pre-ride the Sharks gravel road, plus I have to factor in time to volunteer to help the Democrats Get Out The Vote.

If I can get my wrong pedals off and my new tires on the Titus, then I'll try and make Gambrill. No promises, though.

[Squirrel Girl]

I'll probably be there.

edit: redneckp3ngu1n, I can give you a ride if you want (and your parents are cool with it).NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't do it!! Jab is a MANIAC behind the wheel!

He's really FANTASTIC about rescuing my @$$ when my bike or car breaks, but he does drive on the MANIACALLY FAST side!!! :eek: Whatever the normal driving time is, cut it down 1/3 or a 1/2.

I'm mostly poking fun at Jab, but he does drive REALLY fast!

[jabberwocky]

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't do it!! Jab is a MANIAC behind the wheel!

He's really FANTASTIC about rescuing my @$$ when my bike or car breaks, but he does drive on the MANIACALLY FAST side!!! :eek: Whatever the normal driving time is, cut it down 1/3 or a 1/2.

I'm mostly poking fun at Jab, but he does drive REALLY fast!Lies! Well, I do tend to drive a bit quick, but only to scare the crap out of Barb. I'm usually a pretty relaxed driver.

And lately I've been driving so rarely that I'm all slow because I keep forgetting what the various pedals and buttons do.

[Squirrel Girl]

Lies! Well, I do tend to drive a bit quick, but only to scare the crap out of Barb. I'm usually a pretty relaxed driver.If I apologize, will you call me "Barbara"????????? Or must I get that monkey feces ready to hurl??? :eek: ;)

[drewdane]

And lately I've been driving so rarely that I'm all slow because I keep forgetting what the various pedals and buttons do.
Um, yeah. That's reassuring...

[jabberwocky]

If I apologize, will you call me "Barbara"????????? Or must I get that monkey feces ready to hurl??? :eek: ;)Fine, fine.
Um, yeah. That's reassuring...Amazingly, it is less illegal than driving fast though. :)

[ride-n-fall]

I think that I will likely make it for the ride. Should be a good time -- hopefully I ride more than I fall!

[1derwoman]

...And 1derwoman, we'll finally get that ride in!!
Peace.

Yep, will be there... I'm glad to see it's still on. Thanks for being our feared leader.

[Brizn]

Yep, will be there... I'm glad to see it's still on. Thanks for being our feared leader.Fear me not, for I am but one, struggling lad whose fitness level and overall time in the saddle has greatly diminished of late.

So far looks like there's gonna be a handful of folks who are new to Frederick trails.. which is GREAT! Again: hyperCasual ride over advanced terrain. Easy pace. Rocks.

The list:
4 definites (Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 possibly (Red)
2 most likelys (Jbwcky, Murph)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
and then SG, who, wouldn't ya know, i can't place in a specific category ;) :p (hope you make it)


Brian
brizn(at)verizon(dot)net

[jabberwocky]

Fear me not, for I am but one, struggling lad whose fitness level and overall time in the saddle has greatly diminished of late.

So far looks like there's gonna be a handful of folks who are new to Frederick trails.. which is GREAT! Again: hyperCasual ride over advanced terrain. Easy pace. Rocks.

The list:
4 definites (Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 possibly (Red)
2 most likelys (Jbwcky, Murph)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
and then SG, who, wouldn't ya know, i can't place in a specific category ;) :p (hope you make it)


Brian
brizn(at)verizon(dot)netYou can move me up to the "definite" catagory.

[redclayrambler]

I might be there as well, but I have to say I suck at Gambrils and hate to hold people up. No really I am even worse then usual when riding there. :confused:
Also, I would try to use my full suspension bike wcich I have not been on in over a year....................anyone want to buy a Santa Cruz Heckler?????? :o
I'm a maybe, I guess. :)

[Squirrel Girl]

I might be there as well, but I have to say I suck at Gambrils and hate to hold people up. No really I am even worse then usual when riding there. :confused: If I can make you you won't be holding me up! "Suck" is a relative word. If you've been to "Gambrill" (no s, two ls), and want to go back, then you're good enough for me! :)

[Brizn]

RedClay-- you should definitely come. Everyone, not to worry about "sucking" or the word "moderate".. this will be a fun, social (though not beginner) ride geared toward an Introduction to Gambrill Park.


The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
1 possibly (Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 better make it or I'll be upset (SG)

[kuru]

Add one more to the possibly column.

[drewdane]

The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
1 possibly (Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 better make it or I'll be upset (SG)
*AHEM!* :mad:

Chopped Liver sez:

It's a strong maybe for me.

(hrumph!)

[Squirrel Girl]

1 better make it or I'll be upset (SG)Willya figure out how to get the dang stuck pedals disconnected from my bike so I can put my ATACs on? And change my tires? Normal tires are easy, but these are the dang USTs with the recessed rims and the Stans. Yuck. How 'bout you, Jabberwocky? You messed with my tires and rims before. 'Member how hard it was? It took you about 20 minutes to get that tire seated. And it wasn't because you don't know how to change a tire!!!!!

Actually, as I was typing this, I got a call to say the briefing I was supposed to go to at 9 was cancelled. So that means I'll probably have lots of time to go home at lunch, get my bike and trot it over to the Bike Lane. Loren? Jay? Derek? You reading this? :) Loren tried to teach me a trick once about getting the bead way down in the middle part of the rim to get them to seat, but I'd really just rather have him do it for me. :rolleyes:

[Squirrel Girl]

*AHEM!* :mad:

Chopped Liver sez:
Quote:
Originally Posted by drewdane
It's a strong maybe for me.

(hrumph!)
I won't go unless Drew is there! :D

[Brizn]

Heyyyy this is lookin' GOOD ! Be good to ride again Dan- you can redeem that last G-ride!

The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
2 possiblys (Kuru, Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong maybe (Drew)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 only if Drew comes and if someone can get her stuck pedals off so she can put her Times back on and if Jbwcky can seat her tires (SG)
oh, and
1 wish i could but i'm taking my daughter ice-skating ("eddie")

[t.roy]

Heyyyy this is lookin' GOOD ! Be good to ride again Dan- you can redeem that last G-ride!

The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
2 possiblys (Kuru, Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong maybe (Drew)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 only if Drew comes and if someone can get her stuck pedals off so she can put her Times back on and if Jbwcky can seat her tires (SG)
oh, and
1 wish i could but i'm taking my daughter ice-skating ("eddie")

My son actually, aka Kid1, has his first ice skating lesson Saturday morning. I figure we'll teach my daughter, aka Kid2, how to walk before we put her on ice.

[Brizn]

My son actually, ...sorry sorry :D list ammended + 2
The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
2 possiblys (Kuru, Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong maybe (Drew)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 mystery rider who may not be able to get up that early (?)
1 only if Drew comes and if someone can get her stuck pedals off so she can put her Times back on and if Jbwcky can seat her tires (SG)
oh, and
1 wish i could but i'm taking kid1 ice-skating ("eddie")
1 riding vicariously in the Gambrill rocks, but at another park and needs to post up another silly photoshopped pic for my amusement(d!)

[drevil]

sorry sorry :D list ammended + 1
The list:
5 definites (Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
1 might (Redclay)
2 possiblys (Kuru, Red)
1 most likelys (Murph)
1 strong maybe (Drew)
1 strong possibilty (RnF)
1 mystery rider who may not be able to get up that early (?)
1 only if Drew comes and if someone can get her stuck pedals off so she can put her Times back on and if Jbwcky can seat her tires (SG)
oh, and
1 wish i could but i'm taking kid1 ice-skating ("eddie")
Can you add me to the list? I'll be the "riding vicariously in the Gambrill rocks, but be at another park" person. :D

[Brizn]

Can you add me to the list? Yes. See list.

[Squirrel Girl]

OK, Jabs says that he'll fix my bike and I can carpool with him (though I'll try and get my bike fixed before then).

How's this for a plan? The faster-types can go in one pack, and RCR, me, and anyone else who's not quite so masterful of a rider can go around at a pokier pace. Then, since Jab will have to wait for me while I pokeyize around, those fast folks can do the green loop or something till we get back.

A plan?
:)

[Brizn]

I'm fine with dividing a large group! I'm def gonna ride casually, and Jbwcky'll be much swifter than me-- so maybe he'll be willing to lead those faster folk if the group splits?? I plan to stick with the majority- those folks who are new to Frederick or are generally a lil slower.

Oh, and I'm definitely int'd in tacking on another little portion after the Yellow loop. Lots of times i go down Red and back up to the lot. Or maybe down Black (South of lot) and back up Green. OOOOORRRRR--- maybe some folks would like to play around on Black from the Overlook, down! Yummy!

[yueq]

I'm all for riding more. How about ~15 miles?

[Brizn]

I'm all for riding more. How about ~15 miles?That'll definitely be an option for folks once we do Yellow.

Also, no max. cap to the ride, but depending on turnout I may need to ask someone to lead a second ride or something..

List:
8 definites (RnF, ExFunky, SG, Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
6 possibles
1 phantom drevil

[jabberwocky]

I'm fine with dividing a large group! I'm def gonna ride casually, and Jbwcky'll be much swifter than me-- so maybe he'll be willing to lead those faster folk if the group splits?? I plan to stick with the majority- those folks who are new to Frederick or are generally a lil slower.

Oh, and I'm definitely int'd in tacking on another little portion after the Yellow loop. Lots of times i go down Red and back up to the lot. Or maybe down Black (South of lot) and back up Green. OOOOORRRRR--- maybe some folks would like to play around on Black from the Overlook, down! Yummy!Dizzamn! I know you didn't just volunteer me to lead a faster group! ;)

I will be strictly casual on Saturday. I'll probably hang in the back and chat with my buddy Babs. Hopefully no one minds me tackling a few of those cursed uphills a few times.

[Squirrel Girl]

Yay, the Bike Lane! Loren took care of my bike nicely. Gad, it's nice to have pedals that are easy to clip into! And my new tires! I don't slip slide on wet leaves anymore!

I'll be especially pokey as I was tonight. Just haven't had enough time pedally lately. Sigh. No way to get back at it, than to ride. So I'll be there and be pokey and it works for me to watch Jabs (Jabs and Babs--urk!) ride those obstacles!

[Brizn]

Dizzamn! I know you didn't just volunteer me to lead a faster group! ;)

I will be strictly casual on Saturday.oops, um,..yea, stricken from the record:D I wanna hang out in the back with Line Trap!!

[Squirrel Girl]

oops, um,..yea, stricken from the record:D I wanna hang out in the back with Line Trap!!Group hug! :)

How on earth did this thread get so long?????

[Brizn]

How on earth did this thread get so long?????just wait until you see the string of RIDERS toolin' around Yellow on Saturday!

[ride-n-fall]

I've been upgraded from strong possibility to in! See you on Saturday.

[nocro]

I'll say I'm a strong possibility. Anyone want to carpool? PM me if so.

[Brizn]

GREAT!

Ok, with all the recent takers, I want to reiterate the ride description in brief:

Casual / social ride, no one drops.
7.5 mile loop, with option of additional miles after
2 - 3.5 hrs, depending
Advanced terrain, not a beginner ride
Pace will be casual, but steady.
Rocks.
I can refer folks to local ethnic restaurants post ride, but may not be able to join.

Brian
240.446.4559
Black Honda Passport
GT i-drive

List:
8 definites (RnF, ExFunky, SG, Jbwcky, Julia, Yueq, 1der, self)
6 possibles
1 phantom drevil

[nocro]

I'll say I'm a strong possibility. Anyone want to carpool? PM me if so.

Right, I will be launching from Gaithersburg... I've got a P/U so I can take 1 additional person easily, another in the extended cab.

[punga]

Group hug! :)

How on earth did this thread get so long?????
I'd like to take responsibility for starting this incredibly long thread. I think it's hilarious! :D

Sounds like you guys are in a for a fun, albeit freakin' cold, ride tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you as I'm crossing the Caribbean and landing in Montego Bay as you're rolling into the parking lot. Have fun!

I'll see you on the other side.

punga!
I think I'm starting burn. Gonna take a dip and flip over. Bring me another Red Stripe.

[Squirrel Girl]

Pungo! I hate winter. You're killing me!

Have fun!

PS to anyone who cares, my kayak is a "Pungo" model, so I have renamed our friend, "Punga."

[punga]

Brizn sent me some questions about riding tomorrow in the cold, so I thought I'd post this up for everyone's benefit. This works me, other people may have different opinions, so take it for what it's worth.

..gimme some quick advice. I've read all the cold weather threads but sometimes have a hard time synthesizing all the info. If it's gonna be cold tomorrow, i'll need to be comfortable, which means i'll need to get some gear tonight. I got some tights, and a compression wicking jersey etc for base layer.. and i have a nice balaclava. what are your upper body recommendations?? a few layers,, then a windbreaker? what's a good middle layer??
It sounds like you're off to a good start. If I was riding tomorrow, this is what I would wear, with a couple of options:

Base layer of long Trek tights and under armor type shirt. A pair of shorts over the tights because us big guys don't look so hot in the tights. Plus it ads another layer of insulation over the crotch, and you can't complain about that.

Up top, I'd have 1 or 2 more thin layers: I have a couple loose fitting poly something tops (found them in JCPenny's "sports wear" department for cheap) and my heavy Pearl or Performance riding jerseys. And then on top of that, my Cannondale windbreaker type jacket. My jacket sleeves zip off if I get warm, one reason I really like that jacket and the back is vented. I don't usually go with any kind of insulating layer like fleece because they're too bulky and I generate enough heat once I get going. I also have a pair of arm warmers and leg warmers. The arm warmers seem like over kill when I wear the stuff listed above, so I mainly use them for cold mornings in the spring or fall so I can take them off later. The leg warmers, roll down too easily and I've just about given up on them.

To me, the important stuff are my feet and hands:

Feet: one thin wool layer of socks and 2 pairs of Smart Wool socks. If i'm expecting water crossing, I have a pair of water/wind proof socks that go inside my shoes. Sounds crazy and bulky, but I can deal with it if my feet stay warm, plus I can always stop and remove a layer.

Hands: I have a pair of Louis Garneau Gloves lightweight winter gloves, not too bulky. If its really cold, I have a pair of Pearl lobster claws that squeeze over my gloves. It's tight, but my fingers stay warm and I can remove them later.

The balaclava is good, I also have a fleece lined Pearl head band that covers my ears but still fits under my helmet if it's too warm for the balaclava. I've also been known to wear both, but that gets really warm quickly.

With this set up, I've ridden in weather down into the low 20's and in the snow. (Jim Thorpe, PA gets really cold in February).

Last thing: I always have something warm to wear waiting for me back at the car. Usually a fleece pull over and a dry, warm shirt. Once you stop and its cold, all that sweat, wicking material or not, will start to get cold in a hurry.

punga!

[tsunayoshi]

Punga, didn't quote you, too much text.

Thanks for the advice. Especially since the weekday night rides are starting to get really nippy.

-Mike.

[yueq]

Does anybody have extra 1-1/8" headset spacers? I need a 10 mm and a 15 mm for my new project, aluminum preferred. If you bring them to tomorrow's ride I'll buy from you, otherwise I have to go to the LBS.

[redclayrambler]

Looks like I'm going to have to pass. My back is flaring up again. :mad:
I'm going to still ride some where not sure what I'm up for though, any one know how the other trails are looking (mud wise). Hell, I may have to settle for the C&O at this point, or even dare I say it the road :eek:
Stupid back
Stupid scaiatica
Man, I'm such a gezzzzzzer!!
Have fun

[Squirrel Girl]

Looks like I'm going to have to pass. My back is flaring up again. :mad:
I'm going to still ride some where not sure what I'm up for though, any one know how the other trails are looking (mud wise). Hell, I may have to settle for the C&O at this point, or even dare I say it the road :eek:
Stupid back
Stupid scaiatica
Man, I'm such a gezzzzzzer!!
Have funDood! One of the reasons I'm doing Gambrill today is because I was gonna be there for you.... slowly.

Good luck with your back, though. I know others who suffer, too. :(

[redclayrambler]

Dood! One of the reasons I'm doing Gambrill today is because I was gonna be there for you.... slowly.

Yeah, sorry to bail, but I've ignored the signs before....... I can eat enough Naproxon that the ride would probably be OK, but I would really pay the price later. I think if take an easier approach today I will still be able to walk and stuff tomorrow :D

Enjoy, I'm still going to get outside one way or another or I'll go crazy!!
See ya
Clay

[Brizn]

Ya'll was the nicest bunch'a folk i done ever come cross! *spit ding*

Great ride! I think we peaked at somewhere between 12 - 14 (can't 'member) riders-- several of whom took their maiden trip around the Yellow loop today.

One flat, one chain snap, no injuries!

Ride description in brief:
RnF rode more than he fell. Jabberwocky called SG 'barb' a bunch of times. Efunky's toes didn't fall off. Julia finally found us at the apex of Yellow extender. 1der and I finally got that ride in! DaveG cleared the south side of Jedi. I was introduced to SuperFrenchie. Nocro got G-ride #2 in AND shared w/ me a very interesting conversation about chickens. Yueq had the cleanest teeth on the trail. Punga was missed. SG broke out the whip. Luic shared his very ingenious solution to keeping big group rides together at trail junctures. Karen and her friend burned trail. And Drew 'regretted' ordering the cheese fries post ride.

See you all next time!

EDIT: Drew.. you look nothing like your avatar either! :D

[jabberwocky]

DaveG cleared the south side of Jedi. Hey! I did too! Of course, Dave was on a rigid singlespeed, and I was on my geared squish bike, so he is still way more hardcore than me...
And Drew 'regretted' ordering the cheese fries post ride.I, however, did not. ;)

Great ride, folks. It was nice meeting some new people. Hopefully I will ride with you again, and next time I may make an effort to learn some peoples names... :)

[drewdane]

And Drew 'regretted' ordering the cheese fries post ride.
Only to the extent I had trouble snarfing down the cheeseburger. Except I didn't really have trouble with that. Hmmm... *belch!*

EDIT: Drew.. you look nothing like your avatar either! :D
Are you sure you're thinking of the right person? I'm the really, really pale dude with only one eye.

I had a great time! Thanks for showing us around!

[DaveG]

I don't often partake of uber-casual rides and the change of pace was quite enjoyable.

Of course, Dave was on a rigid singlespeed, and I was on my geared squish bike, so he is still way more hardcore than me...

Yes, that's why I have one, to appear hardcore. I'm still compensating for being a computer nerd, many MANY years of D&D playing and being in the choir in high-school.

What can I say; I'm a bad to the bone.

[jabberwocky]

Yes, that's why I have one, to appear hardcore. I'm still compensating for being a computer nerd, many MANY years of D&D playing and being in the choir in high-school.

What can I say; I'm a bad to the bone.I'll bring mine next time. I have some serious compensation I need to do also. ;)

[Brizn]

I don't often partake of uber-casual rides CASUAL! Not UBER-casual! ;) :D There have been several periods in my adult life when I've wanted to start up a D&D game again (seriously)..wouldn't ya know it, though-- no takers. We could start one, you could DM :eek:

and thx for the gear. will pay >>----->

[Squirrel Girl]

Thanks, Brian, for leading the great ride. Though overall, I was more pokey than usual due to my crazy summer and relatively lack of riding, I *did* clean one slightly rocky hill to the top which I'd never done before and passed two, count 'em two, people going up.

However that said, overall I was, yet again, the worst rider there.

And as per uber-casual, I lay it on the line.... POKEY! :p

[Brizn]

an effort to learn some peoples names... :)I keep putting a G on the end of Yueq's screen name.. sorry! Fixed it. Yueq, maybe you can just refer to me as Briam.

[1derwoman]

That was a FUN ride!!! I wish I could go fast as some of the rest of you folks, but riding at a pace that worked for me kept me on the bike most of the time. That's all I needed. Thanks, Brian, and rest of y'all!

[punga]

Glad to hear everyone had a good time on the ride. I was really sweating it out on the beach, hope everyone didn't sweat and dehydrate too much. I was hydrating for everyone with Red Stripe :p

If anyone is interested, I'm up for a ride this Saturday the 18th at Gambrill as I can't make the ride in Catherine's I'll be up for leading (or I'll ride solo if no one else shows) :rolleyes:

Thanks again to Brizn for stepping in. I'll see you out there.

punga!

[Brizn]

No problem man.
Likely to be available on 18th as well.

[punga]

Am I getting too repetitive with these rides? Okay, maybe a little, but I'm trying to get in what I can before I go under the knife. Scud and Brizn will be coming out to help me lead (breaking up into smaller groups if necessary so that some can go at a faster pace). I need to be on the road heading home, no later than 1 p.m. Saturday, so be sure to be there at before 10 and wheels down at 10. I will not be waiting for people if you're more than 5-10 min. late, however, Scud or Brizn may be enticed to if people are MIA. So, here it is:

Back by popular request (okay, not so many, but people seem to enjoy these rides), the casual ride at Gambrill, this Saturday. And if you've never ridden Gambrill, consider this a chance to get a guided tour. Details:

Where: Gambrill State Park, lower gravel lot http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208

When: Saturday, November 18th, 10 a.m. sharp.

Terrain: Rocks, rocks and more rocks. Mostly single track with some tough climbs and fun downhills... come on, you know you want to ride it! :D Plan on 8-11 miles or more if the group is game.

Pace: Casual/Moderate. A no drop ride, but I'd like to keep the group moving where possible. First timers (to Gambrill, that is) are welcome, but you should be proficient at Fountainhead/Patapasco level of riding or you may not have a good time. That being said, if you have the gumption to show up, we'll get you through it. And, the road is never far away if you decide you're in over your head.

Contact: Me, punga! (shawn) 301-675-2117 or s_punga at yahoodotcom

Standard MORE disclaimers apply, mainly, if you don't have a helmet you can't play in our reindeer games. Non-MORE members are welcome to join us.

punga!

[Fitz]

I'll try to get my wussy friends to join in as well--wussy in attitude, not in ability. It's that time of year! I'm psyched, provided it isn't 77 degrees like last Saturday at Fountainhead where I almost overheated--in November!

[mike a]

The last time I road Gambrill I said never again on the Bontrager.......oh well...I'm in. :D

Maybe I can find a suspension seat post and one of those nifty old school suspension stems so I can lay the smack down on all the rocks! :eek:

[DaveG]

Am I getting too repetitive with these rides? Okay, maybe a little, but I'm trying to get in what I can before I go under the knife. Scud and Brizn will be coming out to help me lead (breaking up into smaller groups if necessary so that some can go at a faster pace). I need to be on the road heading home, no later than 1 p.m. Saturday, so be sure to be there at before 10 and wheels down at 10. I will not be waiting for people if you're more than 5-10 min. late, however, Scud or Brizn may be enticed to if people are MIA. So, here it is:

Back by popular request (okay, not so many, but people seem to enjoy these rides), the casual ride at Gambrill, this Saturday. And if you've never ridden Gambrill, consider this a chance to get a guided tour. Details:

Where: Gambrill State Park, lower gravel lot http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208

When: Saturday, November 18th, 10 a.m. sharp.

Terrain: Rocks, rocks and more rocks. Mostly single track with some tough climbs and fun downhills... come on, you know you want to ride it! :D Plan on 8-11 miles or more if the group is game.

Pace: Casual/Moderate. A no drop ride, but I'd like to keep the group moving where possible. First timers (to Gambrill, that is) are welcome, but you should be proficient at Fountainhead/Patapasco level of riding or you may not have a good time. That being said, if you have the gumption to show up, we'll get you through it. And, the road is never far away if you decide you're in over your head.

Contact: Me, punga! (shawn) 301-675-2117 or s_punga at yahoodotcom

Standard MORE disclaimers apply, mainly, if you don't have a helmet you can't play in our reindeer games. Non-MORE members are welcome to join us.

punga!

Shannon and I are planning on hitting this ride. I'd be interested in leading a somewhat faster group if we have enough folks.

Dave

[mtbmore]

I updated the calendar. I will be there with the intent on riding steady but not dropping anyone. I do not have a 1pm drop dead time so maybe we can extend a bit into the blue if there are any takers.

Scud

[Squirrel Girl]

Hey RCR, a scant ten years from now, and they might have decent treatment for you:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15704982/

Looks like I'm going to have to pass. My back is flaring up again. :mad:
I'm going to still ride some where not sure what I'm up for though, any one know how the other trails are looking (mud wise). Hell, I may have to settle for the C&O at this point, or even dare I say it the road :eek:
Stupid back
Stupid scaiatica
Man, I'm such a gezzzzzzer!!
Have fun

[Fitz]

There have been several periods in my adult life when I've wanted to start up a D&D game again (seriously)..wouldn't ya know it, though-- no takers. We could start one, you could DM

I'll DM. I've been lurking for my chance for over a decade. No Monte Hall/Deity BS though! Strictly goblins, bugbear and traps...

[markymark]

have no transportation as just moved here from california.... now live in DC... would loveto join u guys to gambrill. last i been there was about 10 years ago before i moved out west. my santa cruz is itching for a ride as its been a good three months since i got in a good ride in.

am hoping to get a ride... i could take metro out to shady grove.

markymark

[punga]

have no transportation as just moved here from california.... now live in DC... would loveto join u guys to gambrill. last i been there was about 10 years ago before i moved out west. my santa cruz is itching for a ride as its been a good three months since i got in a good ride in.

am hoping to get a ride... i could take metro out to shady grove.

markymark
I can do you one better: I live very close (1/2 a mile) from Forrest Glen metro. If you can get up here no later than 8:30 on Sat, I can give you ride up. I'm leading the ride so I can't be late and have to be rolling by 8:45.

What do you think?

punga!

[markymark]

punga -

i will most definitely be there by 830am saturday at forest glen metro. see u there then with my green santa cruz bullit!!!!

will check the metro schedule now... boy i am getting excited!!!!

[punga]

punga -

i will most definitely be there by 830am saturday at forest glen metro. see u there then with my green santa cruz bullit!!!!

will check the metro schedule now... boy i am getting excited!!!!
When you get out of the metro, go toward the parking lot/bus station area. I'll be in a blue Mitsubushi Lancer with a black s-works stumpjumper hanging off the back. I've got a patch over one eye, a peg leg, and a parrot on one shoulder. ;)

Call me if you're not going to make it, etc.

punga!

[Mrs. Outlaw]

If the trails are too wet for the RLAG ride at Rosaryville, I plan on joining this ride!

Julie

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Looks like clock and i are going to be up there aswell. What rout are you thinking of taking?

[liznotter]

If the trails are too wet for the RLAG ride at Rosaryville, I plan on joining this ride!

JulieYeah, me too.

[mtbmore]

I will actually be having a ghost ride leader for my group on Sat. he knows a really cool loop that will take us about 3-4 hours to finish at a casual pace.

Scud

[punga]

Looks like clock and i are going to be up there aswell. What rout are you thinking of taking?
The route I've found the most fun is to climb straight out the parking lot (like to get that climb out the way) up to the tea house, then parallel the road to the overlook and the going back into the woods. (across from the overlook). Stay on the yellow to yellow extension, the crossing back over the road, winding through the pine forest to the long downhill (think Brizn calls it Jedi or something Star Wars related) and then making our way back toward the cars on the same side of the overlook until we cross the road at the overlook taking the roller coaster all the back to the car. Basically the entire yellow trail and the way I like to go leads to best combination of downhiill vs. climbing.

You'll have fun.

punga!

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Ill only have fun with that if its not designed for a massochist who enjoys killing themselfs on long climbs but doesnt want to go down hill fast ;)

[punga]

Ill only have fun with that if its not designed for a massochist who enjoys killing themselfs on long climbs but doesnt want to go down hill fast ;)
Okay, Joe P

;)

punga!

[punga]

Can I get an idea of how many people are coming out tomorrow. I 99% sure the trail will be dry enough to ride tomorrow, but I'd like to get an idea of whose coming out. By my count so far, I'm think about 10-12. If you haven't posted up or sent me an email, try to let me know today. Remember, tomorrow we will be rolling at 10 (okay, 10:05, perhaps) but I don't have a lot of time and want to get the group moving asap.

Scud, who is this ghost rider you speak of? The Ghost of Rider Leaders Past? ;)

punga!

BTW, looks to be a chilly morning but will warm up later. Expect temps in the 40's when the ride starts and climbing to a mild 51. Perfect riding weather!

[jagayers]

I'd like to join all of you since I have never ridden there before.....

So, does anyone know how long it take to get there from Tyson's Corner, VA.....bearing in mind that I am driving a Jeep, Wrangler :) [not well suited for fast cruising]

[Brizn]

PS: i think i'm gonna park up by the tea room or by the maintenance bldg then ride down to the lot to save pkg for others who may or may not have been to gambrill before since i know the place and others are welcome to join me up there i drive a black honda passport what is a run-on sentence?

[punga]

I'd like to join all of you since I have never ridden there before.....

So, does anyone know how long it take to get there from Tyson's Corner, VA.....bearing in mind that I am driving a Jeep, Wrangler :) [not well suited for fast cruising]
plan on an hour + at least, perhaps hour and a half.

It takes me between 45 min and hour to get there from Silver Spring.

punga!

[philman]

I'll be there.

Pat

[mike a]

Can I get an idea of how many people are coming out tomorrow.

I'll be there, riding -1 spoke on the rear wheel. I officially have the "hoopty" bike. :D

Want swap bikes and let me ride your FSR? I have a Bontrager with your name on it!

[Mike Miller]

I'll be there too.........early!

[deansidr]

Me and my buddy Jay are in. first time out there too.

Where do we meet you guys? Any directions would be appeciated.

[punga]

I'll be there, riding -1 spoke on the rear wheel. I officially have the "hoopty" bike. :D

Want swap bikes and let me ride your FSR? I have a Bontrager with your name on it!
I'll be sticking w/my stumpy,;) but you may want to get that wheel fixed before tomorrow. It could be a long walk with a bike that has a taco'ed rim and doesn't roll.

punga!

[punga]

Me and my buddy Jay are in. first time out there too.

Where do we meet you guys? Any directions would be appeciated.

Check here (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208) for directions. We'll be in the gravel lot on the right as you drive up Gambrill Park Rd. If that lot is too full, head up the hill to the Teahouse parking lot on the left. I think Brizn is going to be there waiting for overflow people.

Don't be late.

punga!

[mtbmore]

I just spoke with Anne Mader. She rode the Yellow Loop today and said the conditions are great. Absolutely no mud. Shawn, Brizn and I look forward to a great ride tomorrow. If you want to be guarenteed a parking space I would get here early. Ride rolls at 10am.

Scud

[deansidr]

Thanks for the information. We will try to be there early.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Me and Clockwork will be up there. Hey Brian what was that mexican place we went after your shed ride?

[yueq]

I'm in. (...10 characters)

[jabberwocky]

I'll be there.

[patrickM]

if its not too late to join up, count me in.

[Mrs. Outlaw]

Looks like the RLAG ride @ Rosaryville is on for tomorrow so I won't be able to join this ride. Hopefully you'll have another one soon as I've missed all of the group rides out there so far this year. :(

[mtbmore]

It will be a similar paced ride.

Scud

[DaveG]

Check here (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1208) for directions. We'll be in the gravel lot on the right as you drive up Gambrill Park Rd. If that lot is too full, head up the hill to the Teahouse parking lot on the left. I think Brizn is going to be there waiting for overflow people.

Don't be late.

punga!

I think I'm gonna be a wimp and bring the geared bike though :)

[ezrider]

Looks like i can make this ride if you can handle one more. I must take my revenge on those cursed Gambrill rocks that tacoed my rear wheel on Wed. (Actually it was probably more my fault than the rocks.)

See Ya!

[Brizn]

Ok, sure.. I'll take overflow duty.

I will be parking in the lot just left of the stop sign at the hilltop. I drive a vehicle and I'll be the guy on the bike. ;) I'll be hangin out there until 9:59:30am, at which pt i'll blast down to the main lot (Punga, fyi). Anyone's welcome to meet up here with me.. sounds like it's gonna be quite a full lot downstairs.

Red, Casa Rico. That's the nearest Mexican joint, tho there are a number of other (better) ones.

[yueq]

Ok, sure.. I'll take overflow duty.

I will be parking in the lot just left of the stop sign at the hilltop. I drive a vehicle and I'll be the guy on the bike. ;) I'll be hangin out there until 9:59:30am, at which pt i'll blast down to the main lot (Punga, fyi). Anyone's welcome to meet up here with me.. sounds like it's gonna be quite a full lot downstairs.

Red, Casa Rico. That's the nearest Mexican joint, tho there are a number of other (better) ones.

Mexicalli Cantina on W. Patrick is pretty good, too. A bit slow, though, like all other Frederick restaurants :)

[redneckp3ngu1n]

I dont really care how good the food is as long as it has some variation on this formula C6H12O6 in it

[riderx]

I'm going to come on out and can lead a longer/faster ride if there is interest.

[punga]

Gonna be a huge turn out tomorrow...

Lets go have some fun!!

punga!

[redneckp3ngu1n]

BIIIIIIIIIG turn out. Great ride punga! For those of you who dont know me i was on the Reign in pungas group. Punga set a great pace and allowed me to hit that drop ive been thinking about hitting for a while.

[Brizn]

Yep.. great ride, people! -- and I think I speak for everyone in my group in saying that. No bails, no mechanicals, lots of kibitzing, and plenty of fun. I was looking fwd to seeing a few folks I hadn't seen in a while.. but I think splitting the group was a more prudent idea. PS: you're lucky we split the group Red, otherwise I would've told you to 'shut up' more than just the once. :eek: :p :D

BIIIIIIIIIG turn out. For real! I wonder if the various ride leaders could give a head count.. or an approx for the more add/drop rides, like RiderX's. I had 8, self included. Holla.

Next trick is gonna be associating real life names with board names.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

PS: you're lucky we split the group Red, otherwise I would've told you to 'shut up' more than just the once. :eek: :p :D



Im sure you would...... IF YOU COULD KEEP UP WITH ME :eek: :p :D

[jabberwocky]

As always, great ride Punga! Weather was nice, Gambrill showed off its ability to be impervious to moisture, and the leaves made things even more interesting than usual. The turnout was rather unbelievable. I wouldn't be surprised if there were 40 people between all the rides. I know we filled up both parking lots.

Pics:

Punga shows off his rock dropping ability.
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redneckp3ngu1n makes the aforementioned drop look easy.
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Everyone takes a break and admires the view at the overlook.

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7366/img2629ey4.jpg

Great ride, folks!

[redneckp3ngu1n]

Cool pics. I didnt know you got one of me on the drop. I thought you moved back to the road after Punga did it the first time.

[ezrider]

Yep.. great ride, people! -- and I think I speak for everyone in my group in saying that. No bails, no mechanicals, lots of kibitzing, and plenty of fun. I was looking fwd to seeing a few folks I hadn't seen in a while.. but I think splitting the group was a more prudent idea. PS: you're lucky we split the group Red, otherwise I would've told you to 'shut up' more than just the once. :eek: :p :D

For real! I wonder if the various ride leaders could give a head count.. or an approx for the more add/drop rides, like RiderX's. I had 8, self included. Holla.

Next trick is gonna be associating real life names with board names.

Yes! great ride indeed. Brizn- thanks for leading the ride even though you really were not planning on it.

1derwoman is probably on her 4th lap as I write this. You go girl!

[1derwoman]

I am off the trail, in one piece and not-too-lost. Conquered the hill out of the parking lot a couple more times, and then did Yellow and Blue for about another hour.

Thanks for a great ride, Brian, and y'all in the "casual" group! Having an opportunity to ride in a group, but not too far out of my pace zone, helps me get better. Plus, that way I can see when people fall in ditches and avoid them myself ;)

Next time maybe I'll leave my extra shoes and emergency blanket at home...

[riderx]

I wonder if the various ride leaders could give a head count.. or an approx for the more add/drop rides, like RiderX's. I had 8, self included. Holla.

Started with 4, picked up a 5th out on the first leg of the yellow trail, then picked up #6 & #7 in the Shed. #5 bailed at Hamburg since he was parked there. Another took the road back from the radio towers. Finished up with 5. Good day to be on the trails.

[mtbmore]

Our group was 8 and we rode for about 3 and half hours on a loop I had never done quite that way before. We had some early flats and broken chains but settled down nicely for a great ride. A big thank you to Erin Gay and his lovely friend Becky for leading and sweeping an awesome ride. Some of you will be receiving my heart rate log for today since I accidentally mailed it out over the MORE list serve. duh!!! We do not have any great pics like Punga but we also did a few wild launchings of our own today. Thanks to Punga, Chris, Brian and Joe for leading the rides today. I guess we had over 30 people easy.

Scud

[Brizn]

then picked up #6 & #7 in the Shed. We chatted in the lot.. now wondering: Fitz, was this you and timdog??

[yueq]

Nice casual pace ride - thanks to Brizn. After seeing jabberwocky's cool photos I think next time I'll also bring my digital camera, actually, I'll bring it tomorrow to FH. :)

[punga]

Thanks go out to the many people who came out today, but I need to call out a few:

First and foremost, Brizn: Thanks for picking up the casual group at the last minute, today's huge turn out made taking one group that large (the 12 in my group, plus the 8 in yours, would have been 20 :eek: ) impossible. Brizn, karma is smiling on you. Hope I can return the favors someday.

Thanks go out to Scud and Joe for leading the other rides. Before we headed up the hill, I counted 22 people plus myself. Adding another 10+ or so at the teahouse puts us at close to 40 people on the day!

Red, Marty, Mark, Pat, Jabber, Shannon and all the others, on my ride: Great group, good pace and good vibes.

More thanks to all who showed up, these things don't work unless people show up and have a good time.

Now, over to punga! for the post ride report: We had pretty smooth ride. No major injuries, no major mechanicals (although 3 flats in the last 1/4 mile may qualify as a major mechanical, Mike A, how did you did you flat both tires at one time?). I clocked just over 8 miles and a max speed of 22. <-- Not sure where that happened. We kept a good pace and I was able to make all my family obligations on time. Thanks to the group for making that happen.

I'm looking to forward to next Friday, my last ride at Gambrill of 06

punga!

[mike a]

Now, over to punga! for the post ride report: [I]...Mike A, how did you did you flat both tires at one time?).
punga!

SKILLZ :cool:

My front tire had a decent cut and the back on just had a tiny cut. I have no idea what I rolled over though... Crappy way to end an awesome ride! :D

[Fitz]

We chatted in the lot.. now wondering: Fitz, was this you and timdog??

No, my Capitol Hill posse decided the 20-person group was insane so we stayed with Scud and company and went on a longish, casual ride that featured yellow, blue and Shed elements. It was a spectacular route and a great group, one of the most pleasurable rides in recent memory, despite an above average number of mechanical issues. And best of all, we arrived with one Gambrill virgin and another afraid of the 'Gill due to past difficulties, but we left with 3 people eager to return. I for one found the place very welcoming; each ride there is a little bit easier and I actually look forward to the rock gardens instead of dreading them. And the cheesburger/gyro place in Frederick (Dairy something...) was outstanding as well. Cheers!

[shannon]

Although I rather desperately need to get back into some semblance of shape. I love to climb but prefer to do so while on the bike, attached to the pedals.

Brizn, one of the two mysterious riders on RiderX's ride was Reid, who works at the Applied Physics Lab with me. Strong rider, and great on the downhills. The Hamburg rider was our buddy Frank, who actually intended to ride with us, but who had a brain-cramp and forgot we were starting at Gambrill, not the 'shed.

[deansidr]

Wow, what a turn-out on Saturday. It was great seeing that many people going out for a mountain bike ride.

Joe, thanks for leading our ride. It was a good introduction into the gambril area for me. Let me know when you want to ride again.

[Brizn]

Last minute: Gauging interest in Saturday Casual Gambrill ride- I'd be happy to lead in lieu of the now one-armed bandit. Pace and time and all that would be the same.. route will be a little different for some variety..

[ride-n-fall]

Last minute: Gauging interest in Saturday Casual Gambrill ride- I'd be happy to lead in lieu of the now one-armed bandit. Pace and time and all that would be the same.. route will be a little different for some variety..

I think I will be in (I need to check with CINC House). Will let you know. If not Gambrill, though, I may ride Patapsco.

[bikelephant]

What's the start time and ride duration? I'd love to ride Gambirll tomorrow.

[Brizn]

Early 10s (ie be at the lot no later than 10, riding no later than 1015).
Duration depends on turnout (casual can be anywhere from 1.5 - 2.5 hrs).
Would love to have ya.

John, 1derwoman was also thinkin about Patapsco same time if Gambrill didn't work out. that could be an option, too. oh wait, i probably won't feel like driving far on sat morning considering how much driving i do during the week..

[Mrs. Outlaw]

RiderX and I might join you!

[dcraider]

A friend and I are starting about 1115 and although we've both been up there before (3 times) what is the "best" route to take. I know yellow uphill is the way we've started every other time, but from there we've always followed the leader.

Thanks

[Brizn]

I was just about to post up that there wasn't much response and that i'd need to make other plans.. HOWEVER.. with several interested parties, any thoughts on a start time that would work for all? Sidr's thinkin' 10ish. DcRaider and kin thinkin' 1115ish.. i prefer not to get up early, etc etc..

Sidr, the Yellow loop is the most common, especially for MORE rides.. but I was thinkin maybe something a little diff. ....crap gotta go.. someoen reply..

[Squirrel Girl]

Hey, I gotta go to a Christmas banquet in Gaithersburg Saturday night. If I went to Gambrill with you guys, is there somewhere I could get cleaned up so I didn't have to drive back to Loudoun Co and back to MD?

[crashmore]

I might be up for this myself.... I too prefer not to get up too early.

I was just about to post up that there wasn't much response and that i'd need to make other plans.. HOWEVER.. with several interested parties, any thoughts on a start time that would work for all? Sidr's thinkin' 10ish. DcRaider and kin thinkin' 1115ish.. i prefer not to get up early, etc etc..

Sidr, the Yellow loop is the most common, especially for MORE rides.. but I was thinkin maybe something a little diff. ....crap gotta go.. someoen reply..

[riderx]

I like 10 myself.

[drevil]

I like 10 myself.what about 9:75?

[riderx]

what about 9:75?
9:60 is better

[1derwoman]

I was getting excited about being at Patapsco after a month or so not there, but I'd rather ride with folk! Going to Wizards tonight, as long as I don't have too many beers, I'll see ya out tomorrow!

[Brizn]

Ok, well 9:60 rolling at 9:75 is fine by me-- but only if that's the time that's most suitable to the greatest # of ppls. C'mon Ashmore, if i can roust myself up at this hour on a saturday, i guess you can too. Girly Squirrel, you're more than welcome to swing by my crib post ride.

What do folks think of this?





PS: just as a reminder, this will be a very casual ride, with me only having about half an eyeball on my watch. I was thinking of working up a loop that includes Red, Black, and Yellow..maybe parts of Blue. With some stuff that some riders may walk.

[Squirrel Girl]

I was getting excited about being at Patapsco after a month or so not there, but I'd rather ride with folk! Going to Wizards tonight, as long as I don't have too many beers, I'll see ya out tomorrow!DO NOT DRINK TOO MUCH. DO NOT DRINK TOO MUCH.

This is the voice of experience. Last night I had two rum and cokes and a half a bottle of wine and didn't metro/drive home until 1:30 am. I then tried to ride up the Blue Ridge this morning. Boy did I suck. Even for my normal sucky self I sucked. Resist the beeeeeerrrrrrrrr. Resist the beeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!


Girly Squirrel, you're more than welcome to swing by my crib post ride.

What do folks think of this?Did I miss something here, or are you asking MORE what they think of me scrubbing the mud off at your place? :confused:

Actually, after I posted up, I combed the internet up and down. Made phone calls. Was disappointed right and left. Eventually I found the City of Gaithersburg Fitness Center that only charges $5.50 for a non-resident to visit. One way or the other this should work out.

Uncharacteristically, I'm all up for a late start this time. If we start too early, we end early (even if it is 4 hours later). I get my shower, then I have to kill time until the Banquet at 7. I'll save 80 miles of driving by showering in MD, but I don't relish killing time malling or something.

Maybe there could be a moderate ride at 9:62 and a more casual ride at 10:62?

[nocro]

OK. 9:75 Or 1165063800. Whatever you say. See you there at 10am.

[jabberwocky]

I'm contemplating coming out. Don't really want to drive up there, but I guess I could...

[Squirrel Girl]

I'm contemplating coming out. Don't really want to drive up there, but I guess I could...You could ride with me, but you'd have to go to a banquet to watch cave pictures in 3D. I'd even bring your potluck contribution for you.

[jabberwocky]

You could ride with me, but you'd have to go to a banquet to watch cave pictures in 3D. I'd even bring your potluck contribution for you.I dont hang out with hippies. ;)

Just kidding, Babs. I actually have other stuff I need to get done this weekend, so if I come I need to get back by a reasonable hour. But thanks for the invite.

[Squirrel Girl]

I dont hang out with hippies. ;)

Just kidding, Babs. I actually have other stuff I need to get done this weekend, so if I come I need to get back by a reasonable hour. But thanks for the invite.You don't know the half of how strange cavers are.

Yeah, I gotta ton of stuff to do this weekend, too. Which is why I'd like to get a late start (and get stuff done early). Last year I blew off the banquet because it was my exBF who gave the talk. This time it's the friends I went sea kayaking with in Washington state, so I think I'll go. :)

[jabberwocky]

You don't know the half of how strange cavers are.

Yeah, I gotta ton of stuff to do this weekend, too. Which is why I'd like to get a late start (and get stuff done early). Last year I blew off the banquet because it was my exBF who gave the talk. This time it's the friends I went sea kayaking with in Washington state, so I think I'll go. :)Aw, your ex gave the speech last year? You should have emailed him a bunch of news clippings about Bobby Kennedy (who was assassinated giving a speech). Then show up and sit in the front row, sweating, glaring at him and occasionally slipping your hand inside the bulky jacket you are wearing. See how his speech goes in the face of that. :)

[crashmore]

I should be there with my buddy Evan in tow at 10am. It'll be good to get back out on the trail with you guys..

J

Ok, well 9:60 rolling at 9:75 is fine by me-- but only if that's the time that's most suitable to the greatest # of ppls. C'mon Ashmore, if i can roust myself up at this hour on a saturday, i guess you can too. Girly Squirrel, you're more than welcome to swing by my crib post ride.

What do folks think of this?





PS: just as a reminder, this will be a very casual ride, with me only having about half an eyeball on my watch. I was thinking of working up a loop that includes Red, Black, and Yellow..maybe parts of Blue. With some stuff that some riders may walk.

[liznotter]

I'll be there at 10.

SG, you are welcome to use my studio in Gaithersburg. Has a shower, cable, internet, comfy chairs... (It's attached to my house, but we're all doing the Christmas tree thing tomorrow afternoon.) I can give you directions tomorrow.

Alternately, there's an indoor pool in Germantown (http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/Content/Rec/pools/aqua_gtown.asp) , across from Schaeffer, they have full shower facilities and a hot tub :) They're open to the public 2-4 pm and it costs $7.50 for non-residents. You could see a movie (http://www.kentlandsstadium8.com/?s=K8main) while you wait...

I'm awfully good at spending other people's free time, since I have none of my own ...

Liz

[nocro]

If you like, you can stop in Gaithersburg and I'll give you a lift the rest of the way. lmk with a PM if you're up for that. It would save you some driving, and it would be one less car.

[dcraider]

DO NOT DRINK TOO MUCH. DO NOT DRINK TOO MUCH.
Resist the beeeeeerrrrrrrrr. Resist the beeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Say What? It's Friday night. You dang sissy.

Did I miss something here, or are you asking MORE what they think of me scrubbing the mud off at your place? :confused:

Awkward.

Maybe there could be a moderate ride at 9:62 and a more casual ride at 10:62?

The 10:60 ride will probably be a big slice of moderate with some casual sprinkled on top and follow a different line than most Gambrill only rides. I'm not trying to disuade you, but my shower day hasn't arrived and I don't want to be mentioned in the "I'm offended" thread.

Kris

[Squirrel Girl]

The 10:60 ride will probably be a big slice of moderate with some casual sprinkled on top and follow a different line than most Gambrill only rides. I'm not trying to disuade you, but my shower day hasn't arrived and I don't want to be mentioned in the "I'm offended" thread.

KrisI'm planning on riding Gambrill tomorrow, so I'm sure you will not show. That's the way fate has things go.

[dcraider]

I'm planning on riding Gambrill tomorrow, so I'm sure you will not show. That's the way fate has things go.

No, I can't back out of this one. One of my commitments for tomorrow is to give someone a ride up there. Besides, I enjoy flirting with the rocks. They're like an abusive significant other, they always hit hard, but for some reason people keep going back.

[Squirrel Girl]

Thanks, Liz, you'll be on my list, too! :)Aw, your ex gave the speech last year? You should have emailed him a bunch of news clippings about Bobby Kennedy (who was assassinated giving a speech). Then show up and sit in the front row, sweating, glaring at him and occasionally slipping your hand inside the bulky jacket you are wearing. See how his speech goes in the face of that. :)My best friend called me a few minutes ago. I read her what you posted. She told me how she has been doing some work for the History Channel. They asked her to do a caving show with a certain somebody because he was the "Jacques Coutsteau" of caving [his nose is similar in size, anyway]. But she responded, "He's my best friend's ex, and I can't help myself. Everytime I see him I have to make him squirm. He gets so uptight he can crack a pecan....." She felt very proud of herself not explaining exactly where in his anatomy the pecan would be located when he cracked it. Then she explained how his ego was bigger than the caves he goes in. :rolleyes:

:D

Life is so much nicer with friends like Hazel and Chris. They make me laugh! :D

[Mrs. Outlaw]

RiderX and I might join you!

We're definitely in, see you at 10:00.

[jabberwocky]

Ok, I'm in.

[drevil]

Ok, I'm in.
On the Wily?

[jabberwocky]

On the Wily?Hmm. Never ridden the singlespeed there. Been thinking about trying it though. I guess we will see.

[ride-n-fall]

Unfortunately, CINC House had other plans already, so I am out. I think I will be cleared hot by early afternoon, so I am going to Patapsco around 1:30.

Have fun.

[yueq]

I'll be there by 10.

[Brizn]

0960hrs it is.

We'll linger in the lot and pop wheelies and stuff for a while before starting the official ride- giving folks a chance to roll in. Don't forget, overflow parking atop the hill.

Right now sounds like Rider and Mrs., Liz, Nocro, Yueqing, RickyDUpIntheMuthaFizzle, Crashmore and friend, SG, 1der, Jabby, MarkyMark..and hopefully BikeElephant..


Did I miss something here, or are you asking MORE what they think of me scrubbing the mud off at your place? :confused: No, you didn't miss anything. I was walking that line between innuendo and a public release of our longstanding love affair. :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[markymark]

markymark is in for the ride too!!!!!!

see u all there!

[DaveG]

Hmm. Never ridden the singlespeed there. Been thinking about trying it though. I guess we will see.

You know, you're not really cool until you ride a rigid SS in Gambrill :eek:

Do what I do, put on a 32 tooth in the rear and a 22 up front. It's slow, but not too painful. :D

[Squirrel Girl]

No, you didn't miss anything. I was walking that line between innuendo and a public release of our longstanding love affair. :eek: :rolleyes: :DWell, it's about time!!!! Since it seems that Craig has dropped me like a hot rock, it's good to have someone EVEN BETTER to be having a torrid affair with. :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[jabberwocky]

You know, you're not really cool until you ride a rigid SS in Gambrill :eek:

Do what I do, put on a 32 tooth in the rear and a 22 up front. It's slow, but not too painful. :DAlright, alright, I'll bring the Wily. :) Hopefully 32x21 will be sufficient, as its the easiest I have.

[bikelephant]

Sorry Guys-
Duty calls....Wife and kids can't spare the old man today. Hope to catch up some day.

I'm sure I'm missing a great ride!!!

Babar

[drevil]

Alright, alright, I'll bring the Wily. :) Hopefully 32x21 will be sufficient, as its the easiest I have.
I have an Endless 25T cog if that helps. :D

[Squirrel Girl]

Folks, I'm about to head out the door. 8:33. But I still have to load up the potluck stuff (ready, but unloaded), plus I'm thinking of transfering bike and gear to my truck, so I might be a few minutes late. I'll hurry as best I can! See you soon!

[Brizn]

I can't believe not one rider showed up for this ride. :eek: Guess it was too cold, or maybe the late notice or something. :D

[Mrs. Outlaw]

I can't believe not one rider showed up for this ride. :eek: Guess it was too cold, or maybe the late notice or something. :D

Yeah right! I wonder how many people were in each of the three groups.

Great leading out there Brian! Thanks for putting this together at the last minute!

[redclayrambler]

I'd like to thank Jabberwocky for leading (our group) and Squirrel girl for the brownies.
Fun ride for sure.

[jabberwocky]

That was a fun ride. Thanks for setting it up, Brian. My first ride at Gambrill on the rigid SS was more fun than I thought it would be, but it still reminded me how much I like my Turner, and probably won't be repeated anytime soon. ;)

Yeah right! I wonder how many people were in each of the three groups.

Great leading out there Brian! Thanks for putting this together at the last minute!Well, we had 7 to start, but after realizing that Crashmore's friend was not behind us at the overlook and Crash heading back to find them, we were down to 5 (Me, Clay, Rob, Jay and Mark) and stayed that way until the very end when we picked up Chris who had dropped off Joes ride due to a flat.

I'd like to thank Jabberwocky for leading (our group) and Squirrel girl for the brownies.
Fun ride for sure.No problem. Sorry if I was holding people up on the descents. I don't think I could have gone any faster on the rigid. I never realized how much suspension helps when bombing Gambrill terrain. :o My forearms are pretty damn sore, I can tell you that.

[Brizn]

Well, we had 7 to start, but after realizing that Crashmore's friend was not behind us at the overlook and Crash heading back to find them, we were down to 5 Yea we saw someone fly down the road and around the corner heading back to the lot.. followed shortly thereafter by Crashmore with this funny smile. Wonder what happ'd. We had 5 riders, all practically at matching paces. Great time.

[jabberwocky]

Yea we saw someone fly down the road and around the corner heading back to the lot.. followed shortly thereafter by Crashmore with this funny smile. Wonder what happ'd. We had 5 riders, all practically at matching paces. Great time.Joe sure had a big group, probably around ten. I'm pretty astounded that so many people came out to Gambrill on such short notice (on such a cold day, too).

[deansidr]

BROWNIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap. I didn't see any stinkin' brownies. :)

[liznotter]

That's craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap. I didn't see any stinkin' brownies. :)You drove right by the brownies, with some guy hanging onto the roof of your car! :rolleyes:

[Brizn]

Brownies, A+

[jabberwocky]

Yeah, brownies were very good. And not only did I get brownies, but SG got me a cool squirrel Christmas ornament for my birthday. Thanks, Babs! :D

[nocro]

Well, we had 7 to start, but after realizing that Crashmore's friend was not behind us at the overlook and Crash heading back to find them, we were down to 5 (Me, Clay, Rob, Jay and Mark) and stayed that way until the very end when we picked up Chris who had dropped off Joes ride due to a flat.


I was barely hanging on to Joe's group as it was...The flat just iced it.

[dcraider]

Everyone out there was pretty darn friendly today. Everyone we said hi to said hi right back, even the two rough looking MORE groups that passed us. . Kudos go to Jason for being the friendliest rider out there today with his, " enjoy the rest of your ride," when he had stopped for two of us during a climb.

[riderx]

Joe sure had a big group, probably around ten. We started out w/ 5 in my group, then picked up Trevor from Jason's group and then grabbed Ricky d about halfway through making it 7 total.

[tkavan01]

We started out w/ 5 in my group, then picked up Travis from Jason's group and then grabbed Ricky d about halfway through making it 7 total.



AHHHHHH, i'm never going to be anything other then travis am i?

I really need to go to a spin class like five days a week so i can start holding onto you single speeders a little better...

everytime i ride gambrill i go home feeling like i've lost a battle!

[DMarchy1]

Travis, come to Greenbriar tomorrow, I promise you will be able to keep up with the Marchyshyn gang. Dave M

[drevil]

AHHHHHH, i'm never going to be anything other then travis am i?

I really need to go to a spin class like five days a week so i can start holding onto you single speeders a little better...

everytime i ride gambrill i go home feeling like i've lost a battle!
I think the weight of the gears are slowing you down... ;)

[tkavan01]

Travis, come to Greenbriar tomorrow, I promise you will be able to keep up with the Marchyshyn gang. Dave M


while the idea of a knickname is amusing my real name is trevor (flashes back to junior high when there was a travis in my class and it was really confusing)...

I have a ride planned for patapsco tomorrow afternoon, maybe nextweekend.


drevil: i think it's the weight of my a55 keeping me down

[crashmore]

My bud Evan ended yup Snapping his Der hanger and had gone back to the lot. He was about to head out to the shop to replace it so he could come back and ride when I caught up with him.

I oped to ride along with him and come back and do the loop along with him so he didn't have to ride solo. I ended up having a great ride despite some delays..

Sorry I wasn't able to really ride with you folks. I'm looking forward to next time..



Yea we saw someone fly down the road and around the corner heading back to the lot.. followed shortly thereafter by Crashmore with this funny smile. Wonder what happ'd. We had 5 riders, all practically at matching paces. Great time.

[drevil]

while the idea of a knickname is amusing my real name is trevor (flashes back to junior high when there was a travis in my class and it was really confusing)...

I have a ride planned for patapsco tomorrow afternoon, maybe nextweekend.


drevil: i think it's the weight of my a55 keeping me down
Ha! Sorry, Joe kept calling you Travis, so I did, and I don't recall you correcting us. My method of having someone remember my name is to keep calling them by the wrong name (even though I know their real name) until they get mine right. If they keep getting my name wrong, I call them funnier and funnier names. By "Ogbuawa" they'll either stop talking to me, or get mine right. :D

[riderx]

AHHHHHH, i'm never going to be anything other then travis am i?
Geez, I thought I got it right this time! Sorry about that. Next time I think I'll just say "the dude with the Trek" and keep myself out of trouble. :D

[jabberwocky]

We started out w/ 5 in my group, then picked up Trevor from Jason's group and then grabbed Ricky d about halfway through making it 7 total.Geeze, I thought there were a lot more of you when you went by us on the yellow extension. My mistake.

I think the weight of the gears are slowing you down... ;)You know, my SS is a good deal lighter than my squish bike, but I think its been a while since I've been so slow at Gambrill (especially the downhills). I don't know how you guys do it; I think I would end up with nerve damage in my hands if I rode a rigid there in a consistent basis.

I oped to ride along with him and come back and do the loop along with him so he didn't have to ride solo. I ended up having a great ride despite some delays..I figured something happened when you never managed to catch up to us. At least you got your ride in. :)

[drevil]

I don't know how you guys do it; I think I would end up with nerve damage in my hands if I rode a rigid there in a consistent basis.
Don't grip so hard and use squishier grips. Ourys are my favorite. (Keep in mind this is coming from a guy that just swapped to a shock... after riding rigid for 5 years. :o )

However, tonight I put a rigid fork on the Inbred for my ride tomorrow to see what it feels like on this bike. :p The funny thing is that it has completely changed my geometry. Hopefully I'll get used to it quickly tomorrow or else face multiple crashes.

[jabberwocky]

Don't grip so hard and use squishier grips. Ourys are my favorite. (Keep in mind this is coming from a guy that just swapped to a shock... after riding rigid for 5 years. :o )

However, tonight I put a rigid fork on the Inbred for my ride tomorrow to see what it feels like on this bike. :p The funny thing is that it has completely changed my geometry. Hopefully I'll get used to it quickly tomorrow or else face multiple crashes.I run ODI rogue grips. I've honestly never felt one that was squishier. :)

Part of the problem was probably that my tire pressure was too high. I think I was worried about pinch flatting on the rigid and overcompensated a bit (I think they were around 35 psi when they probably should have been closer to 25). I was also gripping pretty hard, but its hard to avoid that when my eyes are watering and I'm bouncing down those rock hills more or less out of control praying that my magical 29" wheels keep me from killing myself. :)

Don't worry, I'm not that smart. I'll forget all about this in a month or two and start thinking "Hey! It might be fun to take the Wily to Gambrill this weekend!". ;)

[drevil]

I run ODI rogue grips. I've honestly never felt one that was squishier. :)

Part of the problem was probably that my tire pressure was too high. I think I was worried about pinch flatting on the rigid and overcompensated a bit (I think they were around 35 psi when they probably should have been closer to 25). I was also gripping pretty hard, but its hard to avoid that when my eyes are watering and I'm bouncing down those rock hills more or less out of control praying that my magical 29" wheels keep me from killing myself. :)

Don't worry, I'm not that smart. I'll forget all about this in a month or two and start thinking "Hey! It might be fun to take the Wily to Gambrill this weekend!". ;)
Try the regular Oury (not the ODI Lock-Ons) or the ESI (http://www.extremesteering.com/).

Proper tire pressure is key. With the rigid you have to go lower. When I put the Reba on the Inbred, I had to bump up the pressure a bunch because I tended to slam into stuff instead of finessing as I would on the rigid.

[jabberwocky]

Try the regular Oury (not the ODI Lock-Ons) or the ESI (http://www.extremesteering.com/).

Proper tire pressure is key. With the rigid you have to go lower. When I put the Reba on the Inbred, I had to bump up the pressure a bunch because I tended to slam into stuff instead of finessing as I would on the rigid.Honestly, I've checked out the Ourys on other peoples bikes and they are pretty similar to the rogues. It may be a slight improvement, but I think the problem is probably my skill rather than the grips. :) I'll definitely try a lower tire pressure next time though.

How are you liking having a suspension fork on your bike? You've been a rigid guy for a while, I'd be curious to know what you think of the change.

[drevil]

Honestly, I've checked out the Ourys on other peoples bikes and they are pretty similar to the rogues. It may be a slight improvement, but I think the problem is probably my skill rather than the grips. :) I'll definitely try a lower tire pressure next time though.

How are you liking having a suspension fork on your bike? You've been a rigid guy for a while, I'd be curious to know what you think of the change.
I have ridden with Rogues. Noticeably different. I prefer Ourys.

Love/hate with the fork. Comfy on rocky stuff, allowing me to go much faster than with the rigid. Usually feels like an anchor anywhere else. I also dislike how high it's kicked up the front end. I can't put my hands any lower than they are now without changing to a lower stem (it's already flipped downward, with no headset spacers.)

I still have a lot of riding and experimenting to do. I put on a Poploc which is nice, and I should be getting a 20mm travel reducer soon.

[tkavan01]

Geez, I thought I got it right this time! Sorry about that. Next time I think I'll just say "the dude with the Trek" and keep myself out of trouble. :D

i was probably breathing too hard to be able to hear it!

no worries though, just trying to set it straight now so i don't have to live with it forever!