October 2006::Wakefield Tuesday Night Ride

[Brizn]

Hey so who's riding tomorrow 10/3 night?
Edit: Craig2, feeling any better?

[dharma]

Hey so who's riding tomorrow 10/3 night?
Edit: Craig2, feeling any better?

i'm planning on making it out...

[yqx]

What time does the ride start?

[dharma]

What time does the ride start?

Meet at 6:30, ride 6:45. Here's the calendar listing (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=241&c=2)

[halfinch]

for those who work late, i can lead but won't start until 8:30-8:45...same place, different time.

[jvanbrecht]

I'll be there tonight weather permitting.. 630 ride.. I'm not good enough to play with the adults yet :P

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

The ride for tonight is ON, so I'll see everyone out there! We'll be meeting by the recycling bins at 6:30, and will plan to be hitting the trails by 6:45. If you're running late, call me on my cell and we'll wait for you, or plan to meet somewhere on the trail (if you're familiar with the Wakefield network).

Pace will be casual as I have not been on the bike in a couple of weeks :rolleyes: :o

Craig

[Brizn]

What time does lighting become necessary? Obviously after 830 yes,...but before that?

[CRAIG2]

These days, right around 7:30 - 7:35, maybe sooner in the woods. And depending on how good your night vision is - mine sucks.

[Buddylee]

What time does lighting become necessary? Obviously after 830 yes,...but before that?


Use the FORCE... just close your eyes and feell the trail.

[CRAIG2]

Sure, but just don't expect me to carry you out when you 'feel' your way into a tree ;) :D

[Brizn]

Use the FORCE... just close your eyes and feell the trail.mmMMM rrrail CORNERS i will ..mmmm...

[allencb]

If you can hit a Performance Bike Shop on the way to the trail, this light gives out enough light to ride without being a significant purchase decision: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=15910&subcategory_ID=4320

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Ideally, though, your best bet is at least a 10W helmet mounted lighting system. Handlebar mounts are fine, too, but having the light on your helmet will allow you to see into turns earlier on the twistier trails.

[jvanbrecht]

And do do what I did.. the light I snagged from my neighbour only fits std sized handlebars, not oversized.. so where its mounted on my bike, it points to the right slightly.. so the left is completely dark.. mountain biking roulette on all left turns.. makes for an interesting ride :D

[CRAIG2]

Duck tape a mini-MAG lite to your helmet. :D

[allencb]

I want one of those pedal powered generator things they used to put on bikes back in the 70s. My dad's 10speed had a set. :D

Chris

[jvanbrecht]

I had one of those... on steep hills I was almost blind from not being able to generate enough juice to keep the light on... on downhills, some of the cheaper ones you could blow out a light bulb from pushing too much current :)

[macdaid]

Has anyone done any comprehensive research as to which LED kits produce candle-power equivalent to, say, a 10w or 20w halogen?

It would be good to know - those LED burn-times are outrageous....
So is durability, and bulb life...

[allencb]

I had one of those... on steep hills I was almost blind from not being able to generate enough juice to keep the light on... on downhills, some of the cheaper ones you could blow out a light bulb from pushing too much current :)
I'm such a geek that I was about to come up with solutions to these two problems. I'll put the soldering iron down now... :o

Chris

[Squirrel Girl]

Has anyone done any comprehensive research as to which LED kits produce candle-power equivalent to, say, a 10w or 20w halogen?

It would be good to know - those LED burn-times are outrageous....
So is durability, and bulb life...LEDs have incredibly long bulb life and durability. They'll outlive you, practically. Unlike HIDs which are incredibly fragile.

But LEDs tend to be broad and not focused. That doesn't make a good bicycle light. I have been carrying around my new Princeton Tek Apex lately in the car. I bought it for caving. It's a 3W LED headlamp. I've been curious how it would work for cycling. For an LED it's pretty focused. Unfortunately it doesn't have a good attachment to a bicycle helmet.

[allroy]

although it may be slower but more entertaining than normal due to bike choice.

[Brizn]

I have been carrying around my new Princeton Tek Apex lately in the car. I bought it for caving. It's a 3W LED headlamp. I've been curious how it would work for cycling. Thanks, Cindy, for use of the headlamp in lieu of hooking up with proper lighting prior to the ride. SG: the Tek Apex (which i handed back to jvanbr post ride) worked much better than the aforementioned...(thank you!), but not quite as good as the system that Halfinch loaned me at 830...(thank you!). Thanks to everyone who loaned out lighting units.....and thx to everyone from behind whom I whored light on the trails! Had a great ride... Big group, yikes!

PS: Can someone speak to Cindy's well-being???

[CRAIG2]

I still have someone's light in my Camelbak.

Brian - do you plan to be out on Thursday so I can get that light for SG? Trying to get that back to here before Sunday - I think she's going to CA.

Great ride last night!

Craig

[Brizn]

I still have someone's light in my Camelbak.

Brian - do you plan to be out on Thursday so I can get that light for SG? Trying to get that back to here before Sunday - I think she's going to CA.
uh, SG said to give you the light that's currently in your camelback..i believe that belongs to Cindy.. and i handed the Tek Apex directly to jvanbrecht post ride--he said he was to get it to the girl of squirrels. weeknight trips to WF are very few and very far between..

[CRAIG2]

Cool - works for me.

Cindy, looks like I have your light so hopefully I'll see you again soon and I can get that back to you. Sorry to hear about your spill last night - hope you're ok!

Craig

[macdaid]

To Brizn, and halfinch;

Thanks for:
a. being merciful to a slow old fart while,
b. kicking my butt all over the park. :D

I hope to get faster when I figure out how to pay for a correctly sized FS frame, and
the early am ride-n-runs I'm doing with my boy start to pay off.

Slept like a baby last nite!

Thanks also for the Phase 2 (?) tour. I want to go back in the light to see where the heck we were! Maybe weekend after this coming...

Great meetin y'all,

Dave

[Brizn]

PS: Can someone speak to Cindy's well-being???Is anyone acquainted?? Does she use the forum? SG, you provided assistance, ya? I heard just a little about her fall (sounded fairly minor), but just wondering if she be a'ight.

[Thanks]To Brizn, and halfinch;Np man! Good ridin w/ good ppls!

[halfinch]

LEDs have incredibly long bulb life and durability. They'll outlive you, practically. Unlike HIDs which are incredibly fragile.

But LEDs tend to be broad and not focused. That doesn't make a good bicycle light. I have been carrying around my new Princeton Tek Apex lately in the car. I bought it for caving. It's a 3W LED headlamp. I've been curious how it would work for cycling. For an LED it's pretty focused. Unfortunately it doesn't have a good attachment to a bicycle helmet.

i think LED has come a long way. there are several decent site's out there where folks have made comparisions and some decent DIY links.

if you scroll thru this link, you'll see some comparison photo's.

MTBR LED Link (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=146529&highlight=LED+vs+Halogen)

i picked up the cateye double shot, and have been pleased with it for most of my rides. durable, nice construction, wicked long burn time, and reasonably priced.


good ridin' with dave (mcdaid) and brizzile. anyone who wants to ride after the main pack, i'm always up for some tuesday fun.

[allencb]

FYI for the Tuesday night gang...

I'm going to start arriving early so I can get a few miles in ahead of the regularly scheduled ride. My goal is to get to the parking lot and be ready to ride by 5:45pm at the latest (make sure you have the proper footwear, yes I'm talking to you SG). Anyone who wishes to join me is welcome. I plan to hit the Accotink side of the lake, ride some single track over there, then ride the gravel trail back to Wakefield. The pace will be set by the slowest rider.

I'll be the guy with the red Klein bike and green Toyota Camry.

Chris

[Squirrel Girl]

yes I'm talking to you SGNot today you're not! I'm in Cah-li-foh-ni-ah! :) Yesterday I took on the catamarans (SP?) in the Santa Barbie harbour, and this morning I'm up at Morro Bay killing time at an internet cafe waiting for the kayak rental place to open.

Have fun, and hope to see ya all next week. I'll try and make it early on future Tuesdays..... with the proper shoes...... :rolleyes:

[halfinch]

greetings.
rode wakefield tonight - monday the 9th. trail are in good shape, with the salamander having the worst spots.

[CRAIG2]

Cool - sounds kind of like how it was last week. Guess that just means we'll have to do more hills!!! ha! :)

In case anyone is wondering, the ride scheduled for tomorrow is ON. Come on out! I promise we'll keep it between 5 and 8 mph average :D

Craig

[allencb]

greetings.
rode wakefield tonight - monday the 9th. trail are in good shape, with the salamander having the worst spots.
What's "the salamander"?

Chris

[jvanbrecht]

I'll be here this afternoon, maybe some of the evening, but I have not recharged the light, and it was not very bright anyways, I think something is screwed with it.

[dharma]

after a marathon day of biking yesterday (for me at least) I think I need to give the legs a rest. y'all have a great time - and I'll see you Thursday rested, rejuvinated and hopefully a little faster!

[yueq]

I'll join you today and enjoy the casual ride. It'll be my first time at Wakefield so please don't drop me in the dark woods.

BTW, how is the traffic on beltway during rush hour? I'm coming from Frederick, MD and planning to leave here around 5:00 pm.

[CRAIG2]

Don't worry, you won't get dropped. The ride is casual; though, last week we picked up the pace just a tad. It was Punga's fault. :)

Leaving Frederick at 5, I'm thinking you should make it in time. If you're running a few minutes late, call me on my cell - 571-277-one one two six. I'll wait up.

Craig

[halfinch]

What's "the salamander"?

Chris
it's the triangular patch of woods above the power station bounded by the power lines and the cc gravel trail. it stays wet and is a salamander breeding area in the spring - hence the name.

[punga]

Don't worry, you won't get dropped. The ride is casual; though, last week we picked up the pace just a tad. It was Punga's fault. :)

Leaving Frederick at 5, I'm thinking you should make it in time. If you're running a few minutes late, call me on my cell - 571-277-one one two six. I'll wait up.

Craig
Hey, that's not fair. We waited for people... and our average speed was below 8 mph. I just went way faster than that on some parts ;)

punga!

holding the casual/moderate line!

[macdaid]

Can't do it 2nite.
Too much 2 do (grunt). :(

[CRAIG2]

Hey, that's not fair. We waited for people... and our average speed was below 8 mph. I just went way faster than that on some parts ;)

punga!

holding the casual/moderate line!

Yeah, yeah... I know. Just kidding. I thought it was a great ride!

[allencb]

it's the triangular patch of woods above the power station bounded by the power lines and the cc gravel trail. it stays wet and is a salamander breeding area in the spring - hence the name.
Interesting. I can't quite visualize it, I'll have to pay closer attention tonight.

Chris

[yueq]

Don't worry, you won't get dropped. The ride is casual; though, last week we picked up the pace just a tad. It was Punga's fault. :)

Leaving Frederick at 5, I'm thinking you should make it in time. If you're running a few minutes late, call me on my cell - 571-277-one one two six. I'll wait up.

Craig

Thanks.

I just captured from live.com a picture of the parking lot, assuming it's the right one.

[dharma]

Thanks.

I just captured from live.com a picture of the parking lot, assuming it's the right one.

those are the first parking lots you come to. keep driving until the pavement road ends - make that last left into the parking lot there. there'll be mtb'ers gathering by the green recycling bins to the right. enjoy!

[CRAIG2]

Pretty close - just keep following that main park entrance road a few hundred more feet up, and make a left into the last parking lot. Meet us by the green recycling bins. I will have a black/yellow GT hard tail.

Oh, yeah, Brizn - GT's suck ;)

[Jason Reckner]

Hey Dharma, any bruises from the little crash last thurs?

[Jason Reckner]

I have not been on a tues ride in a while so could someone let me know how casual this ride is? I have my Heckler set up for a back up at Diable this week and dont want to kill myself with the big tires.

thanks
J

[CRAIG2]

Ohhhh, you WILL suffer! :D

Kidding. It's pretty laid back. Come on out; I'll try to lead us DOWN as many of the hills as possible. Wanna sweep? LOL

Craig

[dharma]

Hey Dharma, any bruises from the little crash last thurs?

crash? what crash? are you sure it was me that managed to ride just alongside, of all things, that skinny root running parallel in the middle of the 3 foot wide trail - which in turn catapulted me into the creek? :rolleyes:

i have no idea what you're referring to... and luckily no bruises to prove otherwise. i must not have been going fast enough, or maybe it was just my mad dismount skillz :p

[Jason Reckner]

I heard the dimount was a 10 but couldnt stick the landing. Good to hear no wounds. :D

Craig, Sure I can sweep, you all just may have to wait at the top for a while. I will try to make it out. Need to run home and charge my light. Hope to see you all there.

J

[CRAIG2]

Sounds good - we'll see you out there!

[Jason Reckner]

Hopefully! I just remembered I need to stop and get some cables and hosing to finish up the conversion. If not prob will see you all on thursday.

[jvanbrecht]

I have not been on a tues ride in a while so could someone let me know how casual this ride is? I have my Heckler set up for a back up at Diable this week and dont want to kill myself with the big tires.

thanks
J

Bring the heckler... that way I wont be the only insane person with a 4000 pound bike :)

[CRAIG2]

Oh, yeah, and no SS bashing tonight. Don't hate :D

[mark w]

Bring the heckler... that way I wont be the only insane person with a 4000 pound bike :)

Almost sounds like a challenge to bring my Sunday out and show you what a heavy bike really looks like. :P

Jay, I'm in for tonight so you won't be the only pokey climber.

[atemryeats]

Is there still a moderate/fast group on Tuedays? Sorry, haven't been out in...a while.

[CRAIG2]

Is there still a moderate/fast group on Tuedays? Sorry, haven't been out in...a while.

Hmmm... not that are on an advertised ride. We picked those guys off one by one and hid the pieces somewhere in the bowl. :eek:

[allencb]

Hmmm... not that are on an advertised ride. We picked those guys off one by one and hid the pieces somewhere in the bowl. :eek:
Nah, we just bored them to death with our pace. :o

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Of course, all while killing puppies, bludgeoning baby seals, and snacking on some yummy grilled unicorn. Mmmm mmmm good. :D

[allencb]

Of course, all while killing puppies, bludgeoning baby seals, and snacking on some yummy grilled unicorn. Mmmm mmmm good. :D
http://www.bunnypancake.com/bunnypancake.jpg

Chris

[punga]

Oh, yeah, and no SS bashing tonight. Don't hate :D
Craig,

Break out your gears and join us in Gambrill on Saturday:
http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5393

Have a good ride tonight.

punga!

[CRAIG2]

I might just have to do that; might end up 'sweeping' on that one, though.... Butter?

[yueq]

First time Wakefield-er tonight. Nice trail and really cool people. It was a fun ride!

[MyOtherBrotherL]

it's the triangular patch of woods above the power station bounded by the power lines and the cc gravel trail. it stays wet and is a salamander breeding area in the spring - hence the name.

Technically it's just called "Salamander".

("The Salamander" is sort of like saying, "The Bowls" or "Gambrils". Every trail around here some how gets pluralized.......... :D )


At the base/bottom of the power station - The OLD OLD Start/Finish area.

If you went across all of the stone work and board walks, it would be the small section of woods that seperates the race course from the CCT. Salamander ends just as you cross the new bridge and head into Phase I (Race course FORWARD direction). During our June rains, the small bridges we built flooded and floated away.



L

[CRAIG2]

First time Wakefield-er tonight. Nice trail and really cool people. It was a fun ride!

Glad you could make it out! Come out again sometime!

Craig

[halfinch]

Technically it's just called "Salamander".

("The Salamander" is sort of like saying, "The Bowls" or "Gambrils". Every trail around here some how gets pluralized.......... :D )

L

perhaps i'm mistaken, i thought "the" was an article and not a device to indicate plurality.

either way, more has done a nice job on that section of trail.

[jvanbrecht]

My ass is sore, I feel like I just got out of prison... I'm gonna take an axe to those roots that broke my fall by smashing my ass.... That is all.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

perhaps i'm mistaken, i thought "the" was an article .....

I never read the articles - I just look at the pictures.

[Jason Reckner]

Great time last night. Although maybe should have gone with Craig since Mark climbed a little more than usual. Did Dharma bail last night?

[dharma]

Great time last night. Although maybe should have gone with Craig since Mark climbed a little more than usual. Did Dharma bail last night?

legs felt a bit like lead trunks after a lot of biking on monday. i'm planning to ride thursday if the weather cooperates.

after a marathon day of biking yesterday (for me at least) I think I need to give the legs a rest. y'all have a great time - and I'll see you Thursday rested, rejuvinated and hopefully a little faster!

[Jason Reckner]

So you should be good and ready to haul on thursday huh? After last night I may be bonked out for thurs. Big tires are no good! :eek:

[CRAIG2]

Great time last night. Although maybe should have gone with Craig since Mark climbed a little more than usual. Did Dharma bail last night?


Admittedly, we did do a few hills... But, I don't think I killed anyone. HUGE group, though. And the fog in the end was reallllllly cool, in that wicked, spooky kind of way...

[yueq]

60-70% chance of rain on Tuesday, 10/17. Is the ride still on if it doesn't rain too much?

[CRAIG2]

First things first - there's a 20% chance that the forecast for Tuesday this far in advance is actually accurate. Live here long enough and you'll come to learn that. So, yes, the ride is still on.

As a general rule, the ride will be cancelled if we get a soaking rain within 24 hours of the ride. This typically means an inch or more of rain, or possibly a steady rain the day before. I will post up a cancellation the day of the ride if weather conditions are not good, or if we've gotten too much rain Monday.

Hope this answers your question! For now, I'm looking forward to riding Tuesday and wishing I could be wrong all the time at my job. Checking the Doppler throughout the day the day of the ride is your best bet....


Craig

[jvanbrecht]

In this area, forecasts are useless, the weather changes quicker then a womans moods :) (no offense to any women here... ) :D

In all seriousness, this time of year is usually pretty wet, but long term forecasts are usually wrong, unless theres a hurricane coming up the coast, then whether or not the trails are open, well thats the least of the concerns.

[jvanbrecht]

Its raining pretty consistantly out here in DC, and rained last night, and the forecast is calling for rain all day. I left my bike at home, so I will not be making it tonight.

Jason

[CRAIG2]

Greetings all -

Looks like the rain did make it here, after all. As you might have guessed, the Wakefield casual ride scheduled for this evening is cancelled.

See everyone Thursday,

Craig

[allencb]

FYI for the Tuesday night folks that would've shown up early to ride before the scheduled ride... I plan on doing the same this Thursday. If you want to get some miles in before the main ride begins, show up ready to ride by 5:30pm.

Chris

[CRAIG2]

And for those looking to get some miles in, I plan to do 2 or 3 loops of the race course - for those who are looking to get a feel for the Monster Mash. I may even bring gears! :eek: :D

[dharma]

And for those looking to get some miles in, I plan to do 2 or 3 loops of the race course - for those who are looking to get a feel for the Monster Mash. I may even bring gears! :eek: :D

I definitely want to ride the course so I'll know where I'm going. thanks!

[CRAIG2]

Sounds good! We'll all play follow the leader :)

[jvanbrecht]

Sounds good! We'll all play follow the leader :)

Should I bring a lighter bike?? :)

[tsunayoshi]

And for those looking to get some miles in, I plan to do 2 or 3 loops of the race course - for those who are looking to get a feel for the Monster Mash. I may even bring gears! :eek: :D

For those of us budget peeps without bike computers...how many miles in one loop of the course?

[dharma]

For those of us budget peeps without bike computers...how many miles in one loop of the course?

I read that one loop is just under 4 miles.

[yueq]

Should I bring a lighter bike?? :)

Just put some helium in those DH tires and you're good to go.

[CRAIG2]

Should I bring a lighter bike?? :)

Nahh, I'm not exactly 'fast'. :rolleyes:

[allencb]

More hills!

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Ohhh yes, there will be hills.... :cool: :D

[jvanbrecht]

Ohhh yes, there will be hills.... :cool: :D

There will be no hills.. no hills.. I will hire a hitman to kill all hills....

[CRAIG2]

And those pesky roots, too, right? heheheheheheheheheheheheheheh

[allencb]

If you'd stop leaving your motorcycle's engine at home, you wouldn't have a problem with hills. Oh, wait, that's not a motorcycle. It sure does look like one. ;)

Chris

[allencb]

And those pesky roots, too, right? heheheheheheheheheheheheheheh
You mean the ones that got all medieval on his :eek:

:D

Chris

[Brizn]

There will be no hills.. no hills.. I will hire a hitman to kill all hills....whatchewtalkinAbout Willis??!! That bike is MADE for hills!!





oh yea, DOWNhills that is.




Edit: how'd I end up in this thread :confused:

[CRAIG2]

You mean the ones that got all medieval on his :eek:

:D

Chris

Yep, them be the ones - you know, the ones that his 8" of suspension couldn't handle? haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! :rolleyes: :D

Oh, let the games begin....

[CRAIG2]

whatchewtalkinAbout Willis??!! That bike is MADE for hills!!





oh yea, DOWNhills that is.




Edit: how'd I end up in this thread :confused:


GT sucks. ;)

[Brizn]

GT sucks. ;)They're good to pose on, though. Seriously, with the i-drive system, you can put it right on top of gnaryl stuff (you know, roots and hills :eek: ) and hop on your bike and balance just long enough for someone to take a picture. Next and Magna, same deal- great for posing.

[CRAIG2]

Yeah, it's totally great being a poser. I'm one step ahead of you though - SS poser. Maybe one day I'll let you touch it, in all it's ghetto glory.

[jvanbrecht]

Yep, them be the ones - you know, the ones that his 8" of suspension couldn't handle? haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! :rolleyes: :D

Oh, let the games begin....

My 8 inches of travel handled it just fine, now if only my ass had 8 inches of travel since it was not on the bike when it hit the roots :D

[CRAIG2]

My 8 inches of travel handled it just fine, now if only my ass had 8 inches of travel since it was not on the bike when it hit the roots :D


Ohhhhhhhh.... just because you're kind of new, I won't comment further.... because that would just be wayyyyyyy to easy, and there may be minors reading :eek: :D

[jvanbrecht]

Ohhhhhhhh.... just because you're kind of new, I won't comment further.... because that would just be wayyyyyyy to easy, and there may be minors reading :eek: :D

I made it easy on purpose :)

[jvanbrecht]

Who's coming out early, and for that matter, who is riding?

[yueq]

Who's coming out early, and for that matter, who is riding?

You mean Thursday tomorrow, right? I plan to go to the regular ride, and will be glad to ride in front of you again. ;)

[jvanbrecht]

Yeah... I meant Thur.

[yueq]

Will there be a casual moderate group (not too fast not too slow)?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Will there be a casual moderate group (not too fast not too slow)?

On Thursday's I lead the intermediate ride.

Not too Joe P, but not too Craig either................

[allencb]

Who's coming out early, and for that matter, who is riding?
Me, unless something happens. I'll be there and ready to ride by 5:30pm.

Chris

[punga]

On Thursday's I lead the intermediate ride.

Not too Joe P, but not too Craig either................
when you show up ;)

Cya tomorrow night.


punga!

[dharma]

not sure how early i can get there, but i'll get there. will want to check out the race loop - heeding Scud's warning about the trail damage, I hope Craig'll avoid any danger zones :D

[CRAIG2]

So far, the ride is still on for this evening. Hopefully things are in decent shape. The only problem spots might be along the salamander section, and the fireroad between phase 1 and the upper creek trail. Possibly the section along the beltway. We'll figure it out. Anyway, I'll see everyone out there.

Craig

[jvanbrecht]

I will most likely not be at this ride, I have training Tue and Wed, not sure when it finishes, but its near where I live, which will be a major pain to get to by 630, I may just end up hitting Schaefer in the afternoon with a co worker after training.

[tsunayoshi]

Anyone planning on riding tonight? I rode last night and was a little cold until I warmed up. Time to switch to full fingered gloves...

Still sopping wet around salamander but most of the stuff we rode last Thurs was more or less dried out, still puddles on the gravel road though.

[CRAIG2]

The ride scheduled for tonight is ON, so I will see whoever shows up at 6:30, hitting the trails at 6:45. Guess we'll just have to pedal a little faster to keep the blood flowing :D

Craig

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Anyone planning on riding tonight? I rode last night and was a little cold until I warmed up. Time to switch to full fingered gloves...

Still sopping wet around salamander but most of the stuff we rode last Thurs was more or less dried out, still puddles on the gravel road though.

Mrs MOBL will be joining Craig's group for her first night ride ever.

On Saturday's Trail Maintenance we filled in a couple of places along the board walk section and one place in Salamander. On last nights ride we avoided the quagmire I took the group through on Thursday, but almost everything else seemed to be in GOOD shape (The CCT and truck roads being the exception). I think with today's high wind the riding should be GREAT. (Fingers crossed)

L

[Cjones]

I plan on trying to make it tonight -- see ya there

[cathie m]

Sorry I didn't make it last night, I was in a class (in Rockville) and I didn't get out of there until 6:30 :( I had my bike and warm clothes in the car ready to go too.

[CRAIG2]

Well, maybe we'll see you tomorrow!

[cathie m]

Well, maybe we'll see you tomorrow!
No, I'll be at Schaeffer Farms. That's much closer for me. But I should see you Saturday for the race. :) Can't wait to see your costume. :D

[CRAIG2]

Heheheheheheh.... I'll most likely put it on after the race. Don't want to risk falling and messing it up - I'm so vain like that. :D

[Squirrel Girl]

Hey wait a minute!!!! I was gonna try and make WF tomorrow, but it'll be Halloween!!!! I won't get to give candy to the neighborhood kiddies!!!!!!!!

:mad:

[cathie m]

Hey wait a minute!!!! I was gonna try and make WF tomorrow, but it'll be Halloween!!!! I won't get to give candy to the neighborhood kiddies!!!!!!!!

:mad:
You can give candy to us on the ride. :D

[allencb]

Hey wait a minute!!!! I was gonna try and make WF tomorrow, but it'll be Halloween!!!! I won't get to give candy to the neighborhood kiddies!!!!!!!!
:mad:
I'll be playing the game from the other side of the "Welcome Mat". I'm taking the spawn around to coerce candies from the neighbors. I'll have to wait till the Thursday night ride.

Chris

[Squirrel Girl]

You can give candy to us on the ride. :DI baked cookies once to bring on a ride. Hardly anybody ate any. Last time I did that!

[dharma]

is the ride on for tonight or is everyone bailing to trick n treat? i'm hoping to ride... i'm a halloween scrooge.

[CRAIG2]

I'll be there. Had my fun already, today, walking around Ballston at lunch as Jack Skellington. It was great - kids screaming, cell phone cameras everywhere. I felt like a celebrity or something :rolleyes: :cool:

[allroy]

to spend Halloween than in the woods!

[CRAIG2]

Hmmmmm... that's wayyyyyy too open-ended a question, you know.... :D

[dcraider]

I felt like a celebrity or something :rolleyes: :cool:

Stick with - or something.

[CRAIG2]

yeah, you're probably right. I'll see everyone who's coming out tonight in about an hour. Later!

Craig

[oldskoolbiker]

Alright, I dug out the lights and I don't want to deal with Trickor Treaters, so I'll be there.

P.S. If anybody has a spare 6" hayes rear disc brake adaptor or a spare stem top cap bring them because I need these parts on a bike I'm building up.

D