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I might actually have a Friday off. Would love to bring out the new bike and learn some of the trails.

boostuv

2013-02-20 00:36:07

Anyone thinking about it should do it, I enjoyed riding with you guys @Frick. Won't be able to make it this Fri.

ka_jun

2013-02-20 12:51:49

That's ok. The ride is NEXT Friday. This Friday ill be about 9 hours away playing in the snow.

cburch

2013-02-20 13:27:48

i swear to jebus i'm going to make one of these

erok

2013-02-20 15:03:20

Does wave pool mean Boyce Park? There is a pretty good chance I may join.

smarti6

2013-02-20 15:32:49

Nope. North park. Forgot its not in the text that I copy pasted from the last two events.

cburch

2013-02-20 16:37:37

one week to go! make sure you have a mountain bike, a helmet and lights!

cburch

2013-02-22 18:22:01

this is happening friday, unless the weather gets reallllllllly nasty.

cburch

2013-02-26 13:59:24

if anyone here cant (or wont) reply to the event on Facebook but would like to go, and needs a ride from thick to north park, please let me know so i can put the appropriate rack on my car. i can take 4 people with bikes (not including me) and can arrange other car pool options if needed.

cburch

2013-02-28 11:47:24

I'm in. Mind if I ask for your input on something? I've come to a few places where I've wanted a little lower gearing at Frick, how does North Park compare? I have a 2T bigger cog to swap in, I might do that tonight if it's much hillier than Frick.

rice-rocket

2013-02-28 13:28:22

We won't be riding anything as steep as frick. There are some good long climbs in north park, but not really where I plan to do this ride.

cburch

2013-02-28 13:38:13

@cburch, what's the turnout looking like? I'm in moderately decent shape, but I'm very new to mountain biking. Only been out 5-6 times (and most of those short runs). I have the lights and equipment, but I am worried about holding people back. If it appears to be a slow group, I'm more likely to attend. Thanks.

smarti6

2013-02-28 14:22:36

This ride will be perfect for you then. You meeting us at thick or at the park?

cburch

2013-02-28 14:24:33

Yeah one person ditched us because we were too slow once. Wish I could make it out but don't think I can this week.

flys564

2013-02-28 15:36:11

I want to, but it's not going to work w/ my schedule...bleh.

ka_jun

2013-02-28 16:09:51

I'm 80% in, but I'll probably head straight there (no carpool). I'll PM you my cell to keep in touch.

smarti6

2013-02-28 16:38:10

Im quite unexperienced in the mountain bike dept. simply because most of my pals ride strictly on pavement. However, I've got a nice shiny mountain bike that needs some mud on it. I've gone out a few times alone over at Boyce, but after a somewhat nasty spill, I've been hesitant. Rides like this sound fun. Unfortunately, I can't make it to this, but I'll definitely keep my eyes open for future rides.

michaelartman

2013-02-28 17:43:47

I can attest that Colin's rides are beginner-supportive, paced to whoever shows up, and a great deal of fun.

reddan

2013-02-28 18:11:38

I've been convinced. Bike locked on car. See y'all at 7 in NP.

smarti6

2013-03-01 09:09:31

So does anyone in this thread that's planning to go (@rice rocket) plan on meeting me at thick to get a ride? I need to know ASAP.

cburch

2013-03-01 10:28:01

Colin - are you saying that you need a ride? I thought you were just offering. If you need a ride, I'm happy to swing by and pick you up. Otherwise I was going to run an errand before.

smarti6

2013-03-01 11:15:30

nope. im trying to find out who is looking for one so i know how many bikes i'll need to carry tonight.

cburch

2013-03-01 11:16:31

Gotcha. Listen, if you need help transporting people, I can fit at least one other person and bike (3 if I take out carseats, which is a pain). I'll still plan on meeting you there unless you find you need me. You have my cell.

smarti6

2013-03-01 11:35:55

Oh, I can drive myself. Undecided where I'll meet you, depends what time I get out of work. But don't worry about me.

rice-rocket

2013-03-01 12:29:14

Looks like everyone is driving themselves. This means I'm going to skip driving to the southside and just meet you all at north park at 7

cburch

2013-03-01 17:23:06

Uhh, so I just got out of work, I don't think I'm gonna make this one. :( I gotta pull all my gear together before next weeks ride so I can just leave from work (which is already north of the city).

rice-rocket

2013-03-01 18:29:06

You missed the shortest ride ever since I got a flat that I didn't want to deal with in the cold. We did one lap and went to mad mex.

cburch

2013-03-02 00:03:13

Good thing I didn't come yesterday, I just blew apart my chain today climbing up the center of Frick to the 5-way/Social.

rice-rocket

2013-03-02 23:51:50

lets go ride bavington! trails there drain insanely well and its super beginner friendly without being boring for experienced riders. meet at thick at 6:30 or at the Haul Rd parking lot at 7:15ish https://www.facebook.com/events/497006853688720/

cburch

2013-03-07 14:44:23

Hey @erok , can you take the date out of the title so I can just keep posting the rides here and not make new threads every week?

cburch

2013-03-07 19:56:56

What kind of a bike do I need for these rides? Will a commuter with knobbly tires suffice or will it have to be a mountain bike?

pras

2013-03-08 00:06:11

you're going to want an actual mountain bike. that said, feel free to post more specifics about your bike as many old commuters are mountain bikes after all.

cburch

2013-03-08 01:31:47

Sorry - I am a noob around my hybrid and I dont know what specifics might help (I will have to get home before I can check the details). If it helps, here is a picture of it. It still doesnt have clips though.

pras

2013-03-08 10:58:17

that could work, but you arent going to have much fun on it until the trails dry up a little more. if i was you i'd take a pass on these rides for another 3-4 weeks and come join us when the conditions will be a bit better.

cburch

2013-03-08 11:27:23

Thanks for the advice cburch! I'll wait a few more weeks. This sounds like a lot of fun on a Friday evening.

pras

2013-03-08 12:47:31

Holy crap, I'm home early, and I'm in! I'll meet you out in the Southside.

rice-rocket

2013-03-08 16:38:21

Jk. Gotta get gas and stuff. Meet you there at Bavington.

rice-rocket

2013-03-08 17:46:21

Yeah I'm running pretty late.

cburch

2013-03-08 19:04:29

Oh okay. I hope I'm in the right lot. I'll pm you my number

rice-rocket

2013-03-08 19:37:46

The trails were really good last night so we are riding Sunday too! Bavington at 10am or meet at my house to carpool at 9.

cburch

2013-03-09 14:22:57

Crap. I'm looking at houses tomorrow.

rice-rocket

2013-03-10 00:32:17

This week: meet at thick by 6:30 or north park (pie traynor lot behind pool) at 7. Going to expand on the north park ride we tried two weeks ago.

cburch

2013-03-15 00:46:26

Uh oh. I forgot to charge my batteries.

rice-rocket

2013-03-15 10:17:20

facebook event! https://www.facebook.com/events/129267967255303/ and directions to the ride location: http://goo.gl/maps/kXJrk

cburch

2013-03-15 12:38:56

Anything this Friday (the 29th)?

smarti6

2013-03-26 14:08:32

im trying to find a substitute ride leader as i am still out with a sprained knee. as soon as i know i will post.

cburch

2013-03-26 17:33:31