November 2006::Wakefield Thursday Night Ride

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Thread created for Novembers Thursday Night Wakefield Rides.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Thursday - November 8th Intermediate Ride ** CANCELLED** :(

I know the weather on Thursday is predicted to be absolutely beautiful, but these two days of rain have left Wakefield very sloppy. If this was summer, the surrounding grasses and local plants would just drink our trails dry, but that’s just not the case any more.

Side Note: I wouldn't mind doing the first half (15 miles) of the PPTC road ride tomorrow. If anyone wants to join me give me a shout back. It would be on road bikes with lights. If we needed a longer ride we could extend.

Craig - Is your ride still on? (I'll modify the calendar to reflect either way)

L

[allencb]

Thursday - November 8th Intermediate Ride ** CANCELLED** :(

Side Note: I wouldn't mind doing the first half (15 miles) of the PPTC road ride tomorrow. If anyone wants to join me give me a shout back. It would be on road bikes with lights. If we needed a longer ride we could extend.
L
Where would the meeting point be? What's the pace? This is dirt road stuff, right?

I REALLY want to ride tomorrow, but if the Casual ride is open tomorrow, I'm better off doing that. The PPTC pace might be a tad fast for me if I don't get enough notice about the Casual Wakefield ride to change my tires to my narrower ones.

So, I'm a definite maybe for the PPTC ride. :)

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Given the current assessment of trail conditions, the casual ride scheduled for tomorrow is also OFF. Let's give the trails time to dry.

Craig

[allencb]

That makes my decision easier. :)

So, MOBL, what are the details for the PPTC ride?

Chris

[MyOtherBrotherL]

That makes my decision easier. :)

So, MOBL, what are the details for the PPTC ride?

Chris

No Mountain Bikes. It be a road ride. (I'm too lazy to put Skinny Slicks on the IF)

The PPTC Wakefield ride is a 25 mile summer ride sponsored by the Potomac Peddlers Touring Club. Riders leave from Wakefield (on their road bikes), cross Braddock Road and proceed to knock out 15 miles in that North Springfield neighborhood. Traffic is light and the streets offer a good mix of flat, rolling and short hill climbs.

The second half of their ride follows Braddock Road down to Wakefield Chapel road where you hang a right and climb up and into NOVA. That's OK when it's bright and sunny, but not my idea of fun in the dark and with a group.

The pace tomorrow would be a nice 15 to 18 mph avg (Depending if it's just me or if there's a couple of others to share the pulling). I'm looking down at this Kilroy's GUT and feel like I just have to do something. This would be a NO DROP group ride.

L

PS Although I love that summer ride, the AA's were finishing the complete 25 circuit with a 23.2 mph average. If you ever wanna get faster so you can race your MTB, break out your road bike and try this one out.

[RobK]

Would that be 6:30 from the recycle bins for the road ride?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Would that be 6:30 from the recycle bins for the road ride?

Meet at 6:30 PM - Ride at 6:45 PM

[allencb]

Ahhh. For some reason I thought you were referring to the Loudoun dirt roads route that's being next weekend. Yeah, there's no way I can hang on pavement with a mountain bike.

Chris

[MyOtherBrotherL]

It was a nice (but quiet) ride last night.

Me, myself and I left the Parking lot at about 6:50 PM and after about 23 miles I got back to my car at about 8:15 PM. Not a particularly fast ride, but a nice spin.

The night air was strangely calm. Almost no wind at all. The air had a mix of warm and cool temperatures. The Brand New L&M Marathon lit the road like I was on a Motorcycle. A Red Flasher on the seat post let vehicles "Behind" me know just how often I go to Kilroy's. Except for Hemming, there was almost no cars out at all. Every one of those side streets I rode had pole lamps.

All in all a good ride and an acceptable alternative to trail riding when the weather dampens our prospects for riding. BTW - Rain is called for Next Wednesday and Thursday.

[CRAIG2]

I might be interested in dusting off the road bike next week if it rains - not sure if I'll be able to average more than 16-17 mph at this point and in my current shape, though.... Best I can offer is to maybe leave you from having to talk to yourself...

[allencb]

I put the "narrow knobbies" on my mountain bike and put in 20miles on the W&OD in the Vienna area (rode to Arlington in one direction, then to Reston in the other). I managed a blistering 13mph, but it was a nice ride nonetheless. I had to shoo the deer off the path a few times after it got dark.

BTW, bright blinky headlights suck. I just about went blind when folks sporting those lights came towards me.

Chris

[sdh]

since it looks like it is gonna be crappy on Thurs night.......... I say we just all meet at the bar. We all know the reason we ride on a Thurs night is to get out to the bar anyway.

I am sure Craig, given a extra 1 hour of bar time, can offend and insult just as well as leading a night ride :D

[CRAIG2]

Ohhh, I am SO there. We can talk about bikes (maybe I'll wear my helmet and tights, too - chicks dig the tights), and maybe some people can even begin forming that support group everyone's been talking about.... Maybe even group hugs.

[Squirrel Girl]

since it looks like it is gonna be crappy on Thurs night.......... I say we just all meet at the bar. We all know the reason we ride on a Thurs night is to get out to the bar anyway.Dontcha remember, Craig. We had this all planned out for a few winters ago, but never implemented. We all go to Kilroys. We set up our trainers. Put beer in our camelbaks. Every once in a while, we rise up off the saddles to hop "logs." The every now and then we have to cross a creek and a waitress throws a bucket of water on us!
:D

[allencb]

Ohhh, I am SO there. We can talk about bikes (maybe I'll wear my helmet and tights, too - chicks dig the tights), and maybe some people can even begin forming that support group everyone's been talking about.... Maybe even group hugs.
<sigh> I'll have to miss the fun. I'll be in the woods chasing bambi (actually, Thursday night, I'll be in the woods chasing Wild Turkey with a shot glass). Y'all have fun now. :)

Chris

[sdh]

Dontcha remember, Craig. We had this all planned out for a few winters ago, but never implemented. We all go to Kilroys. We set up our trainers. Put beer in our camelbaks. Every once in a while, we rise up off the saddles to hop "logs." The every now and then we have to cross a creek and a waitress throws a bucket of water on us!
:D


Then can we hug the noobies................umm, I mean novice mountain bikers......

[Squirrel Girl]

Then can we hug the noobies................umm, I mean novice mountain bikers......YOU can hug the noobies! I'd rather hug Craig's tights. :eek:

[CRAIG2]

Dontcha remember, Craig. We had this all planned out for a few winters ago, but never implemented. We all go to Kilroys. We set up our trainers. Put beer in our camelbaks. Every once in a while, we rise up off the saddles to hop "logs." The every now and then we have to cross a creek and a waitress throws a bucket of water on us!
:D

Hmmmm.... yeah, time to rekindle that idea. I'll wear a slinky white t-shirt for those 'creek crossings'. :D

[CRAIG2]

YOU can hug the noobies! I'd rather hug Craig's tights. :eek:


Only if you have a fist full of ones and fives... then I'll consider it. :eek: :D

[allencb]

Only if you have a fist full of ones and fives... then I'll consider it. :eek: :D
So that's how you'll pay for that shiny new bike. :D

BTW, did you ever figure out what happened to your wheel?

Chris

[CRAIG2]

So that's how you'll pay for that shiny new bike. :D

BTW, did you ever figure out what happened to your wheel?

Chris


that's how someone will be paying for my new bike... hey, you do what you gotta' do!

Bike's being diagnosed now... it may be totalled... guess this means I'll have no choice but to get a rigid SS 29er... LOL :rolleyes:

[Squirrel Girl]

Bike's being diagnosed now... it may be totalled... guess this means I'll have no choice but to get a rigid SS 29er... LOL :rolleyes:
I missed something. What did you do to total your bike? It was your GT, right?

[CRAIG2]

No, the NRS - the front wheel is somehow off-center (for lack of a better description), and the rear suspension bearings / bushings I think are shot - waiting to see if that's something Germantown Cycles can service. Who knows... the GT is still rock solid. Though, GT's suck.

[allencb]

I missed something. What did you do to total your bike? It was your GT, right?
Assuming we're talking about the same wheel, Craig's front wheel lost dish (so it appeared) on the last Thursday night ride I attended. That was the ride where me, Punga (I think), Sophie, Jabberwocky, and you split off and rode the bowl for a while before quitting for the night.

Based on what little I know about wheelbuilding, I can't think of a reason a front wheel could do what his did without some sort of major failure.

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Took it into the Bike Lane, and was told the dish looked ok - maybe a mm or so off, but nothing major... who knows... I guess it's a good thing I go both ways!

[allencb]

Took it into the Bike Lane, and was told the dish looked ok - maybe a mm or so off, but nothing major... who knows... I guess it's a good thing I go both ways!
Axle or bearing problem maybe, though I would expect either of those to affect how the wheel turned. IIRC, it seemed as solid as ever.

Chris

[sdh]

that's how someone will be paying for my new bike... hey, you do what you gotta' do!

Bike's being diagnosed now... it may be totalled... guess this means I'll have no choice but to get a rigid SS 29er... LOL :rolleyes:

Please take this to the 29er forum......................

Ok, so we have noobie hugging...............
tight hugging..................
male wet tshirt contests..............

what else then?

I vote for body shots with packets of cliff shots................. :eek:

[allencb]

Buncha deginerate hippies! :p

Chris

[jvanbrecht]

Please take this to the 29er forum......................

Ok, so we have noobie hugging...............
tight hugging..................
male wet tshirt contests..............

what else then?

I vote for body shots with packets of cliff shots................. :eek:

Hmm.. Cliff Shot blocks soaked in vodka or tequila... jello shots :P

[CRAIG2]

Either or goes well with the cases of Gatorade in my trunk. Vodka is better with the lemon-lime, and tequila goes well with the lemonade flavor - a splash of triple sec is a nice touch, too. :D

[Snot-Rocket]

Supposed to be fun weather tomorrow- so assuming no luv?

[CRAIG2]

Yeah, based on trail conditions yesterday, if we get any rain in the next 24 hours I would call the ride off. There's talk of heading to Kilroys tomorrow, though, to talk about riding, think of new ways to offend people, group hug, think of creative cocktails to make with Gatorade, and just bond in general. Possibly mud wrassling.

Craig

[sdh]

Supposed to be fun weather tomorrow- so assuming no luv?

You haven't heard, it doesn't mattter whether the weather will be good or not, tomorrow night is the mud wrestling death match between Dharma and Craig! I believe squirrel girl is the ref. You should come down rumor has it Craig already purchased the red lumber jack long underwear and I have already sold a few tickets.........I still have some left!

[gohanbwoy]

You haven't heard, it doesn't mattter whether the weather will be good or not, tomorrow night is the mud wrestling death match between Dharma and Craig! I believe squirrel girl is the ref. You should come down rumor has it Craig already purchased the red lumber jack long underwear and I have already sold a few tickets.........I still have some left!



HAHAHA i love mud and lumberjack suits

[tsunayoshi]

You haven't heard, it doesn't mattter whether the weather will be good or not, tomorrow night is the mud wrestling death match between Dharma and Craig! I believe squirrel girl is the ref. You should come down rumor has it Craig already purchased the red lumber jack long underwear and I have already sold a few tickets.........I still have some left!

My money is on Dharma!

I assume Kilroy's serves food, if the ride is cancelled I'll join you all for frivolous hilarity. My luck, I get the bike worked on and can't ride anymore due to weather :(

[dharma]

My money is on Dharma!

I assume Kilroy's serves food, if the ride is cancelled I'll join you all for frivolous hilarity. My luck, I get the bike worked on and can't ride anymore due to weather :(


thanks... I think. Although I hate to disappoint, I will have to withdraw my name from the ring of contestants. I don't wrestle. But, hypothetically, if Craig and I were to wrestle, and Craig were to get buried in the mud, don't worry folks, he'd be fine - he has a special snorkel to help him breathe at night. want to know how - PM SDH (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/private.php?do=newpm&userid=3709) he'll tell you all about it.

[CRAIG2]

You haven't heard, it doesn't mattter whether the weather will be good or not, tomorrow night is the mud wrestling death match between Dharma and Craig! I believe squirrel girl is the ref. You should come down rumor has it Craig already purchased the red lumber jack long underwear and I have already sold a few tickets.........I still have some left!

I was actually thinking about coming in drag, in my slut pumps and fishnets, so I could wear the tiara. Hmmm....

[punga]

I was actually thinking about coming in drag, in my slut pumps and fishnets, so I could wear the tiara. Hmmm....
I might come out to wrestle Craig... it'll be fun watch the short stocky guy wrestle the tall skinny guy... kinda like laurel and hardy

punga!

[gohanbwoy]

I might come out to wrestle Craig... it'll be fun watch the short stocky guy wrestle the tall skinny guy... kinda like laurel and hardy

punga!


That is a horrible thought!!!!!... only chicks are allowed to wrestle Craig in the mud

[CRAIG2]

That is a horrible thought!!!!!... only chicks are allowed to wrestle Craig in the mud

What if they are guys that secretly want to be chicks? haa!

Yeah, new rule: chicks only. And keep your hands off my snorkel. :D

[sdh]

thanks... I think. Although I hate to disappoint, I will have to withdraw my name from the ring of contestants. I don't wrestle. But, hypothetically, if Craig and I were to wrestle, and Craig were to get buried in the mud, don't worry folks, he'd be fine - he has a special snorkel to help him breathe at night. want to know how - PM SDH (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/private.php?do=newpm&userid=3709) he'll tell you all about it.


I only tell people about the glory of the snorkel after 4 beers and 1.5 hours of riding (so I am good and dehydrated)

Craig,
Chix are allowed to grab the snorkel but then they must use it for good and not evil......

[CRAIG2]

Heheheheheheheheh... agreed!

[CRAIG2]

So, putting my snorkel (and beer) down for a minute - are we heading over to Kilroys tomorrow for food, drinks, and offensive banter?

[punga]

That is a horrible thought!!!!!... only chicks are allowed to wrestle Craig in the mud
Sarcasm doesn't always come across online.

[CRAIG2]

Greetings folks -

Just in case there's anyone here who lives in a cave and has not yet been outside, here's a news flash: it's raining, and it's supposed to continue raining. Tonight's ride (11/16) is cancelled.

See everyone Tuesday (hopefully).

Craig

[allencb]

Is the mud wrasslin' still on? :p

Chris

[CRAIG2]

Only if the midget tossing and beer pong are still on.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Greetings folks -

Just in case there's anyone here who lives in a cave and has not yet been outside, here's a news flash: it's raining, and it's supposed to continue raining. Tonight's ride (11/16) is cancelled.

See everyone Tuesday (hopefully).

Craig

All Wakefield Night rides are cancelled for this evening......................

((Also - I'd stay away from the Park till after the weekend. It was wettish on Tuesday and Today ain't gonna help anything))

[CRAIG2]

So, is anyone interested in meeting at Kilroys tonight? Was anything decided?

[MyOtherBrotherL]

So, is anyone interested in meeting at Kilroy’s tonight? Was anything decided?

It is rumored that some of the surviving members of the Red Headed Step Children may be meeting at Kilroy's at 7:30 PM.

L

PS Craig - If your not wearing biking clothes, HOW will we recognize you?

[walsh]

PS Craig - If your not wearing biking clothes, HOW will we recognize you?

Was it Sean who was just saying we needed to come up with new and better ways to humiliate Craig?

To be fair, I've attended more formal places than Kilroy's while wearing lycra.

[CRAIG2]

Did I ever mention I was a messenger? Yeah, I'm not too shy to walk around in tights.... Kilroys, the Capitol, name it...

But, seriously, if you don't think you'll recognize me, I'll wear my helmet (WITH light), and seek you out. 7:30 then?

[tsunayoshi]

PS Craig - If your not wearing biking clothes, HOW will we recognize you?

He told us, he's coming in drag, with slut pumps and fishnets.

So look for the tall, red-headed drag queen with glasses and no figure.

[CRAIG2]

Yes, but I might have a tiara. You can call me princess.

[drevil]

Yes, but I might have a tiara. You can call me princess.
Craig, you're all talk when it comes to cross-dressing. Buhring it! :p

[CRAIG2]

Oh, I'll bring it. I'll bring it, set it down, and open it up! :p Don't hate! :D

[dharma]

Oh, I'll bring it. I'll bring it, set it down, and open it up! :p Don't hate! :D

i was thinking about coming out for a cold beverage, but now I'm SKERRED! :eek: ;)

[CRAIG2]

Don't be scared - I think Ricky can do better drag... :D

[Squirrel Girl]

Yes, but I might have a tiara. You can call me princess.Tonight I worked late, then went to Fair Oaks to return a pair of shoes. I swear to god this is true. I saw a young woman exiting the mall and SHE HAD A TIARA ON!!!!
:eek:

[MyOtherBrotherL]

WOW - A new K-Roy's record.

12 MORE members representing all three ride levels met for food and light beverages at our favorite post Wakefield ride location. It was good to see that even with adverse trail conditions we can all get together for some fun.

:D

[CRAIG2]

Does that count as an official TM report? :D

[sdh]

WOW - A new K-Roy's record.

12 MORE members representing all three ride levels met for food and light beverages at our favorite post Wakefield ride location. It was good to see that even with adverse trail conditions we can all get together for some fun.

:D


If that was light I would hate to see heavy................. :D

[dharma]

WOW - A new K-Roy's record.

12 MORE members representing all three ride levels met for food and light beverages at our favorite post Wakefield ride location. It was good to see that even with adverse trail conditions we can all get together for some fun.

:D

pokey beginner get some skillz before i make Scud cringe group was represented. I'm glad I could be there to join all of you ;) :p i felt right at home.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

Just a reminder - There will be NO MORE led night rides at Wakefield on Thanksgiving. (This Thursday - November 23rd, 2006)

((It's gonna rain anyway))

I had a small calendar SNAFU - So prior to this morning there was a ride listed. I removed the entry this morning.

Have a Happy T-DAY - Hopefully we'll have dry weather all next week!! I'm gonna need to shed a few unwanted pounds by next Thursday.

[Nfelici]

I'd like to tag along on tonight's ride but am lightless. Is there anyone out there who could spare an extra light? Thanks in advance.

[Billy Mathisen]

It's been a while but I'd like to come out and have some fun tonight. Are there still typically three groups -fast medium and casual?

Nfelici:
I would give you one of mine, but one is broken and the other is my only one back up. :(

Surlely someone around here has an extra light they can bring...

[jvanbrecht]

Do we have a ride leader for the evening since craig is out... or is he... ?

I am not sure if I will make it, depends on lighting situation, although it is a great day outside at the moment. Perfect afternoon riding...

[wes]

We usually have 3 different pace groups.

I'm down to only 1 working light, so I don't have an extra to lend.

Wes (former long time Thursday Night ride leader)

[Billy Mathisen]

I'd be happy to step up and lead a medium/intermediate paced ride if needed.

[drevil]

I'd be happy to step up and lead a medium/intermediate paced ride if needed.
If I make it there in time, I can lead the casual group.

[joep]

If I make it there in time, I can lead the casual group.

Nice one! Oh, you're being serious... I didn't think you could do slower than Mach 2 :confused:

[drevil]

Nice one! Oh, you're being serious... :confused:
I always get forced to lead the fast group. I want to lead the casual group tonight. I am willing to fight anyone for it. We can race for it also. A final option is whoever can do the longest no handed trackstand in the parking lot can lead the casual ride.

[joep]

I am willing to fight anyone for it.

I won't be there. You can fight Gina.

[CRAIG2]

I can't make it out tonight - work is sucking up a lot of my time this week, and with a few new task orders coming up, I may have to find a substitute for the next few weeks. I don't know if I can commit to making the rides. It's nuts. Anyone interested in taking the torch from me?

Craig

[sdh]

Dear Larry love..............

So is the ride on tonight? I need to start charging my light...............

[blacknell]

Just back from Wakefield - watch for unexpectedly deep and wide mud along 495.

[MyOtherBrotherL]

....So is the ride on tonight? I need to start charging my light...............

I've been in the lab today with no access to INTERNET. Yes - the ride is on, but we'll be avoiding the typically wet area's.

L

[Nfelici]

Last ditch effort - anyone going got an extra light?

[walsh]

Last ditch effort - anyone going got an extra light?

I have a VERY cheap LED commuter light that you're welcome to. It's barely trail-worthy, but if someone covers you with an HID from behind you might scrape by. Someone used it on the casual ride a month or so ago when their loaner didn't show up.

I'll be on the silver 'goose.

Jon

[tsunayoshi]

I have a VERY cheap LED commuter light that you're welcome to. It's barely trail-worthy, but if someone covers you with an HID from behind you might scrape by. Someone used it on the casual ride a month or so ago when their loaner didn't show up.

I'll be on the silver 'goose.

Jon

That would be me (I think)...I was unfortunately the last person in the pack, so I would steal the light from the rider in front of me, but if I fell back a bit, let's say it got interesting. It was also my first ever night ride, and probably 5th time riding off-road period which made it even more interesting.

So if you are comfortable at night on singletrack, you probably could get by with it if you know the trail.

-Mike.