did you ride today?

[real_ss_budgie]

summer..ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

[real_ss_budgie]

had to chuck on a thin jersey over the tee for the ride down..thank fugg for wiggout

[myron]

had to chuck on a thin jersey over the tee for the ride down..thank fugg for wiggout

Bastage, it was warmer here today, maybe like +4 metric. I just couldn't make myself leave the house.

[Ripp]

A friend and I rode the local trails (a few anyway) with 4+ inches of 5 day old snow on them. The going was a bit tough but I've never had so much fun on a bike going so slow!

[nogearshere]

so i gots to ride yesterday.

the Jay Challenge (http://www.jaychallenge.com/winter/index.htm) a great event, one that is now firmly posted in my yearly MUST RIDE schedule. brilliantly co-ordinated, like tutu wearing ducks doing a ballet on ice. not to mention chili, soup and fondue at the checkpoints.

dan turned out to be a nice guy, despite being french.

[nogearshere]

two misfits and Joe sat on the podium for ss. i was the first place participant...a medal to prove it to.

joe, since you hang out here, take a bow.

[1mystk]

two misfits and Joe sat on the podium for ss. i was the first place participant...a medal to prove it to.

joe, since you hang out here, take a bow.

First place participant?? So where's the pic of you?

Hey Noggins, what tires did you have on the diSSey? And issachu in the orange jacket down below?

Nice mitties :D

slike tutu wearing ducks doing a ballet on ice.

Yeah, I'd like to see you in a tutu Noggins:D but me thinks pink is just not your colour...

[WunSpeedWunder]

had to chuck on a thin jersey over the tee for the ride down..thank fugg for wiggout

Hey,Budgie ,that pic I took of ya hand looks good as a BnW:D

[real_ss_budgie]

Hey,Budgie ,that pic I took of ya hand looks good as a BnW:D
yes you have a very arty eye when it comes to directing beer bike photo shoots in greyscale mode..smashing indeed. move to one side, man ray.

[real_ss_budgie]

Bastage, it was warmer here today, maybe like +4 metric. I just couldn't make myself leave the house.
mate tonight was even chumpier..just a tee. daytime is for chilling and late nights are the best for a rides..4 cars i counted on the journey...oh yeah and 1 ghost roo....easy on the greenery when riding with the light off carlo:D

[1mystk]

Alright you tools, nobody gone for a ride? I must admit the last riding I did (dirt riding) was in California...

Since then - due to knee recovery from my stupid aSS fall, I have been spinning indoors ...

So, now the saga of California riding continues... I rode Sycamore Canyon yesterday, not bad pace, as I was riding along side the honey as he was running.

I did however see a DIRT RAG jersey on the trail, and totally should have stopped them and scolded them to see if they were a member on the forum... not sure... but if you are out there and saw a crazy looking chick on a raw framed singlespeed wearing this nasty ass bright pale blue jersey, it was the Mizz... All I could say as he was roaring by with his friend "Nice jersey". Next time I am here longer, I will post a shoutout to all you fellow Dirtraggers that live out here for a ride... last minute trip u see...

Today I road Wildwood Park... was exhausted from riding in the 80+ heat with winds that almost blew the Mizz like a kite I say!!! Some crazy ass trails... I will admit to walking some of it due to my inexperience and having never been there before, one wrong move and the Mizz would have had to be collected at the bottom of a cliff.

Today's experience however makes me realize I still have alot to work on, but has not steered me away from wanting to ride...in fact, next time I come out, I want to tackle it again. Took a nice swim when I wiped out in the water trying to cross to the other side. Lots of peole hiking on the single track made it a bit difficult to ride down the cool downhills... some of those downhills were awesome!

Not too many riders. But all in all, a fun time and went with some experienced riders who were very patient with me. In fact they think it is cool that a girl rides and is on a single speed, cause apparently they don't see very many chicks at all on the trails when they ride... made me feel good.... tough girl who wants more on her SS :D :D :D

[mr chris]

icebiking on the humber west of bolton and a dead rabbit

[mimbresman]

I've been off my bike for about 10 days due to an eye infection. Yesterday the doctor said everything was looking okay.
I went out this morning for about an hour. About 40 minutes into the ride, some sunscreen/sweat got into that eye and boy howdy was that unpleasant. Then despite my glasses, the wind was really bothering my eyes, I decided to cut the ride short.
Need to get better prescription sunglasses that better protect my eyes from sun, dust, and wind. Developing cataracts...not sure the cause, but sunlight accelerates the formation of them. Getting old sucks.

[phlatlander]

Hope your eyes get well, Mimbs.

Been off the bike for a while too so I took the Roadster back & did the 3-mile road loop through the state park. The last 10 of my 21 miles was an increasing rainfall - so gradual that it took a while to notice it was pouring pretty good. I was just having too much fun - and that all came to an end as lightning struck about 200yds from me :eek: - surprised the hell out of me especially since I had not heard ANY thunder or seen flashes up to that point. Finally get to the car and the radio is squawking & I find out there's a tornado warning for the town to the east. Spring's here! :D

[rockhound]

... and that all came to an end as lightning struck about 200yds from me :eek: -

Yikes.

It has been raining horizontally all day here...supposed to be snow to follow.

[mimbresman]

and that all came to an end as lightning struck about 200yds from me :eek: - surprised the hell out of me especially since I had not heard ANY thunder or seen flashes up to that point.

Had a similiar experience when riding in Wyoming on my bike tour. No place to go or hide. Lightning hitting nearby a couple times. It was pretty freaky.

Found some killer sunglasses (http://www.heavyglare.com/catalog/model.php?brand=17&series=47&model=1026)for cycling/sea kayaking on-line. Now I need to go back to the doctor to get a copy of my prescription.

[phlatlander]

Had a similiar experience when riding in Wyoming on my bike tour. No place to go or hide. Lightning hitting nearby a couple times. It was pretty freaky.

Ok, it could have been 300yds. ;) Crack followed the flash pretty quick, though. Most of the loop is out in the open, crossing dams & winding between cornfields where I saw the turkey & deer playing. Fortunately, at the time of the strike I was riding the only part with forest on both sides so I felt less-exposed. Still had to get to the car. I imagine you are a lightning rod in the eastern part of WY I have been to. Yikes indeed.

[rockyrider]

Fortunately, at the time of the strike I was riding the only part with forest on both sides so I felt less-exposed.
You do know that more people are killed by lightning strikes on nearby trees, where the tree is converted to shrapnel and steam, than there are killed by the lightning bolt itself.

http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_info/damage_photos.html

[nogearshere]

y'know norm, back in the ancient milopythic endoriphic era they used pine needles for condoms...of course that is how the expression cone head came to be...

[real_ss_budgie]

and as we rode up to lofty, smartyeggboy hoisted himself off the saddle to crank up the last bit o hill when the spoke nipple carked it and sent him over the bars..i dont trust those lightweight 16 spoke wheels..no lightning here kids..wish there was.

and that flat barstand wunspeed is gonna interupt the barbie for a burn in the hills in 30..

where the hell does that mans get his produce from??
or is that what happens when you scull 3 stubbies of molsons?

[rockhound]

y'know norm, back in the ancient milopythic endoriphic era they used pine needles for condoms...of course that is how the expression cone head came to be...

Sounds like me, useless trivia knowledge.

That being said, my step-dad looks like Cliff's twin.

[myron]

Tornado warnings AND a blizzard warning in the last 24 hours in Kansas. Adam got snowed in while Johnson Co Mo. got twisted up...........eh? I hate twisters!

[real_ss_budgie]

yes..found some new stuff to ride..while peckert chickened out and took the bikeway i did the eagle mtb park....all roads lead to the scenic but...

[mimbresman]

My eye is feeling normal again, so I finally got on the SS after a 10 day lay off (excluding Saturday, but that ride was cut short due to my eye). Yeeha! Rode for about 1 1/2 hours before the sun set.

[davkatreb]

Yes I did. After about a six week forced layoff, my wonky back and I threw a leg over my old HooKoo singlespeed conversion and did two laps around the block.

Sweartogod, if I ever get healthy again I will ride like Evil Kenevil channeling Fausto Coppi. Sweartogod.

[OTBSkinloss]

I guess we narrowly avoided the three state killing spree. :D

[davkatreb]

The day ain't over yet.

[KDWeb]

What? Not making the trip to West Va davk?

Still too wet here in NoBaltoCo to hit the dirt so we hit the asphalt yesterday....An hour and change before the rain beats the hell out of another spin on the trainer. :D

[nando]

Yes, lots.

:D <-- my face

[Ripp]

I rode some singeltrack tonight. Not the greatest ride of 07 so far. The snow had a nasty frozen crust on it that was lung searing and leg sapping, and the path beaten down by the walkers would push the tires all over the place semi randomly. :mad:

Still better than whatever was on the TV at the time though!

[longhaultruker2]

yes i did!!!:D after a month sittin on my ass after an ojt injury complete w/ further injurin of a damaged spine and blurry-double vision,i felt well enuff today to take the blizzard out for a 13 mile road ride!didn't realise how fer outta shape 1 month sittin would put ya:o .y'all wish me luck,think i may recover from this enuff ta go back ta work (NOT truckin),which'll keep me from feelin like a waste anyways.under docs supervision (a real doc,not a comp doc),think i'm gunna build myself back up w/ 2 road rides a week and one pleasure ride(duh:p singletrack) on the weekend!!!man,i'm soooooooooo happy to be back ridin!!!:D

woooooooooooooohoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

[longhaultruker2]

Yes I did. After about a six week forced layoff, my wonky back and I threw a leg over my old HooKoo singlespeed conversion and did two laps around the block.

Sweartogod, if I ever get healthy again I will ride like Evil Kenevil channeling Fausto Coppi. Sweartogod.

1st,yes i did,same 13 mile rte as yesturday:D .
2nd,i feel/share yer pain,dude,hope ya get ta feelin better,cause it really sux ta wanna ride but bein too sick or hurt to.

[LeeMcGough]

!didn't realise how fer outta shape 1 month sittin would put ya:o
I hear that! I hadn't ridden for a month (until today) and it just about killed me. Fun though.

[mtngoat]

Got out for a ride myself today. About 80 degrees, amazingly no one in sight for the whole ride. I'm not really sure I would have noticed them anyway with the nice day! I love weekday rides (when I can get them)!

[mimbresman]

Been riding the geared bike this week...did a great ride yesterday. This afternoon I spent time with my wife. We went to a bar and had a few drinks (at least I did) and just enjoyed each other's company. Really fun!

[rockhound]

I had to get out early today to beat the rain. Tried a trail I haven't ridden in over 7 years. I really needed to ride and I wish I could do it everyday.

The rain started right as my ride was over...perfect.

[mimbresman]

Yeeha! Riding with the locals...
The little guy was impressive. He did the stairsteps okay. But he crashed at the end of the hill shown in the last frames. Big body slam and hit his head a little. He got back up, didn't wimper. Tough guy! :cool:
The young guy was fast, and aggressive on a cobbled together steel frame. Who says you need an expensive bike to have fun?

[mtngoat]

Yeeha! Riding with the locals...
The young guy was fast, and aggressive on a cobbled together steel frame. Who says you need an expensive bike to have fun?

I hear you on that one. Whenever I think I am riding well, I get passed on some climb on an immigrant laborer (in the most respectful sense) headed for work on their 1972 Schwinn 10 speed with bald tires :-)

Nothing like a humbling moment!

[mimbresman]

I hear you on that one. Whenever I think I am riding well, I get passed on some climb on an immigrant laborer (in the most respectful sense) headed for work on their 1972 Schwinn 10 speed with bald tires :-)

Nothing like a humbling moment!

Its very humbling indeed when a young 20-something year old passes me on his sub-$100, 35+ lb. low-grade carbon steel bike with bubblegum looking welds, when I am riding a $4000 22.5 lb. hand-crafted titanium frame. Makes me feel old and fat.
Like they say, "Its the motor...not the bike."

[nogearshere]

finally made it outside.
it was a hack job duct tape last minute number but arent they the most rewarding?

you see at 21:00 i was informed that the family mover had an appointment at the chevy dealer 8am (no, it is NOT ok to wait until 28k for your FIRST oil change)...with the kids in bed and no friends tp pick me up i donned my supersuit and threw the roadie in the short bus.

for a warm week the mercury dropped fast (to -10 by 930) and my cape was at the cleaners.

quick sprint alone on the main roads to brampton then up and around - normally this would be fraught with disaster as bolton et environs is not bike friendly. i was alone and the super arc was more than ample light (enough to keep the hummers at a safe distance).

a quick 1.5hrs into a headwind when no ride was planned...nice.

it needs to be picked up later today...ok back in 3hrs...

[OTBSkinloss]

Yes I did!
'Bout 60 miles on the fixie. Thank God! I was ready to lose it, and axe murder a nun, or something. Sunny and 60. Perfect day. Still 5 feet on the trails, so the road is the only option, unless I drive 2.5 hours to Fruita. But a taint soreing ride none the less. :D

[Ripp]

I rode yesterday. Bloody muddy in the forest so skinny tires and lycra was the order of the day...but I must admit to feeling a little inadequate after reading about OTBs 60 miles on a fixed gear bike :o .

I'll make myself feel better by saying I didn't have enough free time for 60......

[mimbresman]

I rode yesterday but I guess I wasn't in the zone which is why I eventually crashed and got the puncture wound to my shin.
I did climb a new trail, a trail that is usually ridden down. It was the first time I tried it in the opposite direction and riding the Litespeed, I wasn't disappointed. It scrambled up the steep skree slope without a wimper. I am always amazed how that bike climbs. The Z-max (rear) always hooks up.
I eventally crashed on a small technical descent. All rutty, etc. I don't know what happened exactly but when I tried to turn to the left, the tires slipped on the ball-bearing like surface and down I went. (not a Z-max in front).
I washed out the dirt from the gash with my water bottle, then rode home while blood filled my sock.
Today my pants legs are dabbled in blood and lymph oozing from my road rash. :o

[NJ Jess]

Finally after nearly dying with the stomach flu and now bronchitis, I decided to take a gingerly ride on my SS. No snow right now in coastal NJ which is good,but riding frozen sand or hard wet sand is easier. Currently, it feels like pedaling through sticky mud with temps at 55 degrees. I rode a patch of woods near my house and was pleasantly surprised to find a BMX bowl and wall ramps. Wierd find if you consider it was in the middle of the woods and it was superby constructed with concrete pads. Only an hours worth of playtime for me, I'm still weak.

[real_ss_budgie]

finally made it outside.
it was a rewarding job duct last minute number but arent they the most hack tape ?

[rockyrider]

finally made it outside.
it was a rewarding job duct last minute number but arent they the most hack tape ?Have you scrambled your wamble mate?

[real_ss_budgie]

Have you scrambled your wamble mate?

yeah bazz, after thrashing about eagle mtb park showing outsiders where the world police and firemans games track was i put a ding in the wamble with some fresh proddy mate...just had to look out for those nasty coppers from around the globe...youre nikked guvner!!

[slide]

Yeah, I rode about 20 miles today in somewhat muddy conditions, the low tech method of mudproofing a Brooks is a couple of bags and duct tape.

I found that with albatross handlebars you can achieve a kind of
aerodynamic positon (fighting the wind) and with the wind I found myself in the highest gear going "too" fast downhill.

[KDWeb]

Great ride in Patapsco today! Nothing like ending the day with a nice little foot down in 40 degree stream water! Wheeeew dats coooold! :eek:

[mr chris]

:) http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=281106

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f2.t28288

[myron]

:) http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=281106

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f2.t28288

One murdered tree. Do you live in the woods? We need you to come to Kansas in Sept. to slaughter beef's and squirrels and such...

[nogearshere]

i rode today. bolton to toronto...(this is the auto route) (http://www.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=2109+Bloor+St+W,+Toronto,+ON&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=15&ll=43.651789,-79.472566&spn=0.017761,0.041971&iwloc=addr) riding was 50k plus mussing around round 60k (i planned 2hrs down, only took 1:15) then finished the spin class...

alas i didnt have enough gas.
arranged a ride on the side.

[S. cerevisiae]

Finally! Today was my 1st ride of '07.

As was pointed out by Grump in another post I learned today that:

1. I have grown fat(ter),
2. Headwinds suck,

also:
3. No matter which direction one is pedaling, the wind is always a headwind.

[longhaultruker2]

i didn't go to the "semi-local" park's trail network like i had wanted to,but i'm glad i didn't.i went over across from my house to just beat around an old moto-practice track before goin on a road ride,and remembered there was a trail up the hill from there back in my teen years that was too snug for dirtbikes.
i figured it would be grown up/neglected after all these years,but i rode up too hava look anyways...now,i spent a little time "pruning",but rode about 4 miles of it (before my knife started gettin dull:rolleyes: ),and headed back,only to ride that 4-ish miles again:p !
then i went for a 10 mile road ride to roll the "total odo" over the next 100 mile mark-hey,some excuse is better than none:p !
cool.w/ some moderate cleanup work,that'l be a decent single&doubletrack trail (rocky+hilly),and near as i remember,it went about 11 miles,and connected to several other single-double track trails at various spots:way cool,as it's only about 1/4 to 1/2 mile from my drive way!!!
when i got home,my 5 year old son (5 this may) said that was stupid to ride in the mud,so i gave him this look (it always makes him laugh/cackle) and my 10 year old daughter snapped it.and,yes,it was too warm for a beanie @ 78 deg f,but the misses had the a/c goin wild inside!happy trails.

[mr chris]

yah was a good ride tonight

http://www.dropmachine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=313510#313510

[rockyrider]

This evening was the first time we've seen blue sky and sun for days. Over 200mm (8") of rain in the past 4 days. The best drained gravel and hardpan trails look like creeks. Not many places to ride in the dirt but it was necessary to get out and ride on pavement or anywhere ridable.

[mimbresman]

Pedaled Saturday...
Paddling Sunday :)

[real_ss_budgie]

lottsa hiking today..went exploring this arvo.

found this Southern Lofty Spiny Mouse on chapmans track

Humber?

[real_ss_budgie]

it's raining mens..............

[Spottynick]

Rode along a river for awhile. I'm pretty sure it was for about 9 miles. A short but sweet ride.

[nogearshere]

rode road today...nearly did no make it home. hit the proverbial wall 15k out...hungry tired...and by this point the stupid trolls were running all over the road, i juked and jived but i must have killed a hundred of them.

the sky was a funny green colour all afternoon too.

i wont be riding morrow, i need some sleep.

[myron]

the sky was a funny green colour all afternoon too.



twasn't the sky

[nogearshere]

twasn't the sky

mmmm phat tyres...
i miss them...30days more.

believe me it was the sky, me mind was all carlo'ed up. too many miles in too few days...just not ready for it.

[myron]

sum gears here

[Ripp]

I got the MTB out yesterday and just went onto the local campus to look for things to jump off or makeshift skinnies anything to ride the MTB! The dirt around here is 100% mud and getting worse, rain forcast for the next 5 days too :mad: .

Today a road ride in 20+ mph sustained winds:mad:

Damn I wish the trails were dry!!

[real_ss_budgie]

too many miles in too few days...just not ready for it.

third time this week in the hills on the dirt and man i am thrashed out today.......i need a spa!

[mimbresman]

Paddled yesterday. The green Klepper kayak had the cooler of beer. That little patch of sand was like a Corona commercial. Sat there in the water drinking while building a small sand pyramid and talking about anything except work. :cool:

[Jay13]

This is my first time off the 20 footer at Santos, during the freeride Demo of the Fat Tire fest. Yep, I landed it!

[fudgedit]

First time in shorts in after a fairly lengthy winter season. Damn, my legs are white and bright. You know how that white reflective tape lights up in headlights? Now imagine my legs that bright in normal daylight. Dang it is awesome!!

[mimbresman]

Went out on the SS this afternoon. Yeeha!

[rockyrider]

4th day in a row with at least a 90 minute ride, taking full advantage of the lack of rain since Saturday evening. Making up for lost time after 21 days of rain in a row. 21km loop with 320m of elevation gain today. Yesterday and Sunday were 22 and 24km loops with 250m of elevation gain. Saturday evening was about 16km. Gee it feels good to be riding again after the monsoons.

[rockyrider]

Sixth day in a row with at least a 20km ride. I feel alive.... alive... alive...

[1mystk]

Sixth day in a row with at least a 20km ride. I feel alive.... alive... alive...

I'm hoping to feel that way soon too Rocky! Heck even if I can get a road ride in, it is better than nothing!

I have a photo shoot on Sunday down at the Beaches in Toronto, if the weather holds up. I may just throw my diSSey in the back and do the bike path after I finish with my shoot. It would make for a long day... but the satisfaction will be worth it in the end!:D

[50 Mission Cap]

Rode my commuter to the liquor store for some beer. Was a nice little ride. Nothing big. Doing the critical mass ride here in KC manana, and a race in Lawrence on Sunday.

Totally unrelated, but, any of you canucks dig the trailer park boys? "two buckets of chicken and a drive to the liquor store.... deal." Classic.

[real_ss_budgie]

done the lofty trip yesty arvo..the days of pedaling in a tee and shorts looks like it over for now

fenders, jackets windproof gloves and booties are the order of the day..at least in the hills

lawrence???

[mr chris]

hello fello bicycle riders...

[mr chris]

fuh2... frank zappa... ride

[mr chris]

replaced drive train,... rode abot.. had some cong curry... awesome... mad good... death crash...

[mr chris]

nipples... on my brain... fuk bugs are cumin soon...

[mr chris]

free from soup vegan style...



with mushrooms...

[mr chris]

hmmm all i here abot.. ha.. you ,...

[Newt]

hmmm all i here abot.. ha.. you ,...

Gotta be that friendly B.C. bud? hmmmmmmmm:eek:

All in jest dude.

[mr chris]

i got this trail built.. buns

[myron]

rubber quads................

[myron]

Did I already? I'm sofa king tired.

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[OTBSkinloss]

Actually spent about 2 hours on the uni today. With the bosses permission. I frikkin love my yob, main!

[EpicRide]

Did I already? I'm sofa king tired.

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I hope you stopped off for a free state brew ... :p

[rockyrider]

A spectaular day for a ride, sunny and cool. And today was the first day on tubeless tires on the Mavic Crossmax XL's that I've had for a while. I was skeptical of the value of tubeless tires but these things really do roll fast.

I have been running Kenda 2.1 Nevegal Stick-E tubed tires on this bike. Today I was running IRC Mibro 2.1 Tubeless and they were really fast rolling and grippy, running the same pressure I usually do in the Nevegals. Hard to say how much is the tubeless factor and how much is the Stick-E versus IRC rubber compound difference, but just based on coasting distance and climbing the same paved road a couple of gears higher, I'd have to guess about 30-40% less rolling resistance. I went about 30% further in the same time today, and that's on a combo of pavement, dirt and gravel roads. That's significant.

It still bugs me that you need a compressor or a CO2 inflator to get a tire to bead up, but they sure rolled smooth when inflated. And the tread seems to be better centered on the tire carcass than the Nevegals which tend to wobble/hop quite a bit.

What a grand day out....

[rockhound]

I wish.

I installed a rear wheel bearing by freezing the bearing and barbecuing the hub...

Something else must be the culprit. :mad:

[longhaultruker2]

yep.finally got to go ride my favorite trails today!i stoped in at my oldest buds house (he's not the oldest,just known the longest:rolleyes: ) was plannin ta snag him cause we'd been missin the ops to get together,plus i'd been off the bike fer a while,but he could'nt go,so i went solo.here's some pix:bliz on the trail,a few man made stuff,and self portrait after the 1st climb.:o

ps:exactly how isit that lately i been ridin 20+ miles on road to break myself back into the bike,with not much effort expent,but the 1st 7 mile loop (the technical/hilly one) kicked my ass before i even rode the "more fun" loops?must be mental;)

[mr chris]

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f6.t28304

[1mystk]

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f6.t28304

Mr.Chris, what trail is that? Didn't see any mention of it?

[mr chris]

the trails are hard to find, kinda out of the way... the best way is to hook up with a club ride and shown the route. duff is a big area

here's a short vid showing more...

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=2056738501241083544

[1mystk]

the trails are hard to find, kinda out of the way... the best way is to hook up with a club ride and shown the route. duff is a big area

here's a short vid showing more...

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=2056738501241083544

Doubt I will be doing any jumps like that anytime soon:eek:

It looks like a nice place to ride. Patience grasshopper, I will learn soon enough.:D

[mimbresman]

Hey Nogs...Just finished a race. I was the only SS. I wore my sponsored T-shirt. At least I wasn't DFL. :p

[1mystk]

Hey Nogs...Just finished a race. I was the only SS. I wore my sponsored T-shirt. At least I wasn't DFL. :p

Way to go Mims...did you have fun?

DFL?

[mimbresman]

Way to go Mims...did you have fun?

DFL?

It was a flat course with some whoop-de-dos and some tight little turns. We were scheduled to do 10 laps. The registration was fairly unorganized and we didn't start until about 11:30. Near high noon in the tropics. So it was hot. I just kept pedalling. I should have put on the 16T cog but rode it in the 18T and spun out. I stopped at a checkpoint my last lap to drink water, and let 3 slower riders pass me. I was suppose to have 3 laps to go, so I was pacing myself and reeling them back in, but then they stopped the race when I went through the start/finish gate.

DFL = Dead F**king Last, a humiliating position.

[myron]

DFL = Dead F**king Last, a humiliating position.

better than DNF.

[rockyrider]

or DNS.....

[myron]

or DNS.....

its f-n soggy here now rocky... stinkin roadie bricket,beer,beef run later.

[phlatlander]

DFL = Dead F**king Last, a humiliating position.

Or Lanterne Rouge for us roadies. ;)

There is no shame in bringing up the rear.

[myron]

A sixer,3lbs ground animal,1 steak,bag o' salad,bottle of ranch,grape nuts,quart of milks,wheat rolls...Priceless.

[mimbresman]

Great shot. Messenger bags are great eh? :)
After today's race, I cleaned up and relaxed for a bit, then decided needed to get something to eat. My wife was out of town with the car, so I got back on the SS with my messenger bag, rode to one of the local Chinese restaurants, locked the Merlin outside, got an order to go including a 2-L bottle of Coca-cola, then stuffed it all into the messenger bag and rode back home to enjoy my lunch (and dinner). :cool:

[sjsielen]

i couldnt help but notice the sweep on those handlebars in the shadowbike picture. at the sixth annual Milwaukee Messenger Invitational this year, I noticed a lot more riders with handlebars that had some sweep to them. ive been riding the fuBar by Misfit Psycles on my mountain bike for a little while now, and really like the extra comfort. it seems like more and more companies and riders are realizing the benefits of some extra sweep, including comfort and increased climbing ability. i guess newer technologies are allowing greater bends in the bars, while still maintaining stiffness.

[myron]

i couldnt help but notice the sweep on those handlebars in the shadowbike picture. at the sixth annual Milwaukee Messenger Invitational this year, I noticed a lot more riders with handlebars that had some sweep to them. ive been riding the fuBar by Misfit Psycles on my mountain bike for a little while now, and really like the extra comfort. it seems like more and more companies and riders are realizing the benefits of some extra sweep, including comfort and increased climbing ability. i guess newer technologies are allowing greater bends in the bars, while still maintaining stiffness.

waiting for the F-me bars to come out....

[1mystk]

Myron is that the fuBar you have on there? Just wondering...

I was playing with my nubar today (just tilted it up slight) and adjusting brake levers and such. Wondered what the difference with the nuBar and fuBar where?

Moved my seat back a touch as I noticed myself shifting back slighltly on my rides. I put new tires on my dissey (Weirwolfs). Man this was my first time changing tires... it was fun, yet frustrating at the same time. But those tires are rockin' and my steed looks hot! Can't believe how mean she looks:D She's all cleaned up, looks shiney and new... time to get dirty! If it stops raining up here, maybe tomorrow I ride!:D

[myron]

yeah,it's the Fu. On the 29 they gp upside right, on the 26 they run rightside down. The FU is worlds apart from the flat as Kansas Nu-bar. My kid has a Nu-bar,you could ask him. Your chain doesn't look quite right in that pic?

[real_ss_budgie]

hey mini egg..is that a L frame?

[real_ss_budgie]

while we're rooting round the diSSney pics, who the lucky **** that scammed the frame in the DR sweepstakes????

[1mystk]

hey mini egg..is that a L frame?

Now Budgie who you calling mini eggs? Lady eggs here rides a small frame:D (15 inch)

I think a Large would be a bit too big for a small gal like me:p

I was wondering who won the frame... but now I know that I wasn't the first to ask. ;)

[nogearshere]

while we're rooting round the diSSney pics, who the lucky **** that scammed the frame in the DR sweepstakes????

some guy...

[real_ss_budgie]

fuggin myron!!! he always wins!

nah mizz..i was refering to the myron in frame size..i know youre a stumyp little critter.....

and yes i rode tonight to the hills house of amber...playing guitar on the pool cues to the sounds of.."i still got the blues for you"...pissed?....more like tipsy..move aside mimbs!!

[1mystk]

nah mizz..i was refering to the myron in frame size..i know youre a stumyp little critter.....

Critter? Now there mister Budgie... I thought we was friends:D :p

[myron]

....................................

[mr chris]

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f2.t28311

[OTBSkinloss]

No Dammit! I didn't ride today. I didn't ride yesterday. I'm not gonna ride tomorrow.
I'm gonna take the last of my pain meds and drink a beer. Alcohol may intensify the effects. God I hope so.

[mr chris]

http://com4.runboard.com/bboltonmountainbikeclub.f6.t28322

[OTBSkinloss]

Nope. Didn't ride again today. :(

[davkatreb]

Me too, Monocod. Did commercial electrical work all day long with a bad back, hernia (don't ask) and carpal tunnel. Now I'm sitting here half kicked in the arse on Wild Turkey (101 proof, luv. God made Kentuckey so we could get decent booze) and wishing I were astride my Mighty Scorcher.

God luv ya, Mate,
The Geeze

[mr chris]

and rode...

ok...


rebuilt the tunebox

diorama...

that's a 3 dollar word...

[rockyrider]

Yes, a nice day to combine mountain bike trail riding with cyclo cross steeple chase.... still a lot of trees down on the trails...

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[real_ss_budgie]

nah way too busy for that riding caper.....

[OTBSkinloss]

I actually did ride yesterday. You don't need hands on a unicycle. Rode around the parking garage at work, for about an hour. I feel better. :)

[rockhound]

and rode...

ok...


rebuilt the tunebox

diorama...

that's a 3 dollar word...

Did it come with the diorama, or did you add it?

[1mystk]

nah way too busy for that riding caper.....

Budgie! :eek: Where's the top part of your hand?!:D

[Repack Rider]

Took a ride on our local private singletrack, wearing the Dirt Rag jersey that Maurice gave me at the Sea Otter.

Three other riders complimented me on the jersey.

The weather was perfect, slightly chilly, but short sleeves are fine if you keep moving, a little rain yesterday killed any dust, perfect tacky surface on the trails.

On the way back I ran into a couple of pals sitting outside the local brewpub, and had a perfect glass of Iron Springs IPA.

Beats the shit out of living in Baghdad.

[mr chris]

trout on the humber river!

[phlatlander]

Yes I did...finally...

But my tires looked awfully skinny.

[mr chris]

here my deer...

[mr chris]

all praise those who float...

[S. cerevisiae]

Still too soggy and white in the woods. Road to/from work yesterday on old roadie.

At least the wheels were turning.

[1mystk]

Not me :mad:


Gorgeous day out...I'm stuck at work... no fair!

[WunSpeedWunder]

went to take out the roadie:( but ,alas it has cracked,hope at ten years old Cannondale are good to lifetime warranties??

[1mystk]

went to take out the roadie:( but ,alas it has cracked,hope at ten years old Cannondale are good to lifetime warranties??

Hey WunSpeed maybe you need to post that question on the Dirt Rag Forum:D:rolleyes: ?

I am sure that some of the boys/gals here would be happy to share their thoughts/experiences on this topic? Well there must be at least a few of you that has experienced a cracked frame and gone through the manufacturer for warranty?

OH YEAH.. NO ride again... even better day today and had to work... that's it... bike starts coming with me to work!

[LeeMcGough]

Yes, I rode today. Around 2 hours, 15% double track, 10% road, 75% sweet, sweet singletrack ( I have been missing it ). Actually starting to dry out a little bit here now. My bike is barely dirty, compared to the how it has looked in the last few months whenever I took it out.

[WunSpeedWunder]

Hey WunSpeed maybe you need to post that question on the Dirt Rag Forum:D:rolleyes: ?

I am sure that some of the boys/gals here would be happy to share their thoughts/experiences on this topic? Well there must be at least a few of you that has experienced a cracked frame and gone through the manufacturer for warranty?

OH YEAH.. NO ride again... even better day today and had to work... that's it... bike starts coming with me to work!

Shop owner gave impression that its ok for warranty,just have to shell out a bit for new fork,old one was 1" ,so need fork stem & headset for the caad 5 frame he's got on the shelf-$350 for $500 worth of kit plus new frame ,that's what customer service is all about!!!

[S. cerevisiae]

Rode yesterday to/from work...@62km. If it weren't the day we return our dirty work clothing I'd already be 2/3 the way into my ride up.

Yes, I realize it's road riding, but my wheels were spinning.

Hi, my name is 'Yeast, and I'm a roadaholic.

[LeeMcGough]

Commuting definitely counts. I work at a factory that has around 2000 employees. On the nicest days, there's maybe 30 people who ride bikes in to work. In the winter, there's me and one other guy. People even drag the bike racks out of the way to free up a couple of prime parking spots:mad: , so I just wheel my bike into the plant, throw some cardboard under it to catch all the muddy salt water that drips off it for the rest of the day, then oil the chain and ride home. The indoor storage keeps my seat nice and warm:) . Lots of people think I am crazy, even though the ride only takes me 25 minutes if there's a ferocious headwind. I just layer my clothes, and put my "ninja mask" on, and I'm good to go. I know a lot of people at work who literally have drives less than 5 minutes, and they still drive!?!

[mimbresman]

About 2 months ago, I bought an orbital trainer for my wife. I warned her that if I bought it, she'd have to use it. You know the story...it has been sitting idle most of the time.
I decided since we have it, I better use it. For the past 8 days, I used the orbital trainer for 20 minutes workouts. I've also been riding. On Wednesday, I went out on the SS and immediately felt different. I am slightly stronger, but way more fit aerobically. I climbed faster and easier and recovered faster.
I also think I am finally losing some weight.

[myron]

[QUOTE=mimbresman;148092] On Wednesday, I went out on the SS and immediately felt different.QUOTE]

I rode last wednesday too, 5 yound lads and a lass handed my ass to me at the river trail. I chose a lesurly 32/16 figuring lot's of noobs would be out and we would be moving slow. No noobs=bad news. We left the dam at the KS river and headed down to the river trail for a 8.5 mile loop. The whole time I was thinking how bad of shape I must be in. With my chest burning and legs screaming I spent the whole time trying to keep the granny's in site. Get back to the dam at Mass. street chit chat for a few then look at the time. Realize it's only been 50 minutes since we started. Despite my chest pain I felt much better knowing it was a quick loop on the trail. I dont think I've ever run that trail much faster than that, even on my 29er with 38/14 gears.

Now to find out how far it is from the dam to the trail each way. At least a mile perhaps. 1.1 miles each way. Total of bout 10 1/2.

[mimbresman]

Myron,
Last summer when I picked up my Litespeed in New Mexico, I thought I was riding pretty good...considering coming from sea-level back to 6000+ feet. Yes, I felt pretty good until one day I rode with some old buddies...well not so old and I was now the old guy in the group.
Back-in-day, 15 years before, when I was at my racing weight of 180 lbs, those guys were just meer pups and could be thrashed upon at will. Last summer at 45 years old and at 215 lbs, I was the one who was suffering...especially when we approached the 9000 ft. summit of Signal Peak. Hopefully the X-training on the orbital trainer will have me better prepared for my New Mexico/North American excursions in July and August.
MM

[myron]

Myron,
Last summer when I picked up my Litespeed in New Mexico, I thought I was riding pretty good...considering coming from sea-level back to 6000+ feet. Yes, I felt pretty good until one day I rode with some old buddies...well not so old and I was now the old guy in the group.
Back-in-day, 15 years before, when I was at my racing weight of 180 lbs, those guys were just meer pups and could be thrashed upon at will. Last summer at 45 years old and at 215 lbs, I was the one who was suffering...especially when we approached the 9000 ft. summit of Signal Peak. Hopefully the X-training on the orbital trainer will have me better prepared for my New Mexico/North American excursions in July and August.
MM
being a lowland gorilla I can't imagine it. Even 4 or 6k at Moab kicked my arse. Spent the night in Co. at about 12k feet and got winded just setting up camp and gathering firewood. Beer hit's ya quicker at that elev too. I was a cheep date that night.

[wigger thomas]

rode from my mechanic[needed an oil change] to the pine bush for a quick loop and then home. Nothin' in the legs yet but the knees are holding up.

[rockyrider]

Myron,
Last summer when I picked up my Litespeed in New Mexico, I thought I was riding pretty good...considering coming from sea-level back to 6000+ feet. Yes, I felt pretty good until one day I rode with some old buddies...well not so old and I was now the old guy in the group.Had a similar experience when I went to Sun Valley, Idaho a few years ago, sea level lungs at 5500' in Ketchum... just walking down the sidewalk was doing me in, let alone climbing trails that went up to 9000'. Felt like I was about 90 years old.

It's sunny and dry, so a ride is in my Friday afternoon schedule. Supposed to be a half decent weekend here.

[myron]

busy Saturday with chores, got Sunday all to myself though:rolleyes:

[rockhound]

...got Sunday all to myself though

How did you manage that?

[OTBSkinloss]

Beer hit's ya quicker at that elev too. I was a cheep date that night.

LOL I've noticed that when I go to Phoenix for Spring Training Baseball, I can sit in the stands drinking 32oz beers all day and walk away. Puts a helluva dent in the wallet. For riding its better to go from high to low, but for beer it's the other way around.

[LeeMcGough]

Got my last ride of the week in today. 40k, only 8 of which was road. Trails are getting drier by the day :). Taking tomorrow off though, entering a race Sunday. It's a pretty easy ride, more backroads than singletrack, but I don't want to be dead at the starting line.

[real_ss_budgie]

piss off!!! if kansass aint got terrain that i'll make my toned muscular legs squeal riding 20/32 on a 29er i aint rockin up!!.....so rocky you better clean out the spare room mate.

what day dint i ride?

[mimbresman]

The good; 65+ km with 2000 meters total of elevation gain/loss.
The bad(?); 100% pavement.

Here's an excerpt; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKiJ3B2HRSY

[S. cerevisiae]

Still only getting in the commuter miles. So Friday was 62km, and today another 62km.

Was going to ride up to Amish saddler and pick up rebuilt bike saddle, but the Honda's water pump took a $hite. Because I'm no mechanic, and replacing that part involves timing belt removal it's at the shop.

Now it's raining on what were probably dry trails over at West Branch SP...

[AM Radio]

How many days should I wait to clean the off the mud my bike gathered while I walked it through a few creek beds?
Just

[myron]

How many days should I wait to clean the off the mud my bike gathered while I walked it through a few creek beds?
Just

piss (http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d70/myron896/?action=view&current=042207012.flv)

[AM Radio]

That was one of the few things the departed did right. Getting rid-o-that round looking p.

[ironspoke]

Yesterday actually...and it wasnt a proper mountain bike ride, but.... I did attach the kid third wheel to make my beater mountain bike a mutated tandem and I rode around the neighborhood with kids in tow for about an hour. I hit a few steep hills for the first time with my kids and it was great hearing them behind me giggle with delight as we flew down some hills. For the first time I was actually able to get my son to switch gears on the kid apparatus and get off and look at the cluster and see where the chain is. Then we rode up and down and I think I finally got him out of the notion of "What number are you in?" when discussing gears. He finally got it!!! Onward and upward from here. Its going to be a great spring and summer on the bikes. Me and the missus made a decision to not participate in any organized sports this spring. No soccer, baseball, softball... nothing but riding, hiking, camping and fishing for once instead of it being just an afterthought. Its amazing how on an evening as beautiful as it was last night the neighborhood was devoid of any kids but mine. We had a blast. Soon enough basketball and football will start back up but for this spring.........its all riding all the time!!! Next up is to start construction on the pump track in my backyard.

[S. cerevisiae]

Yeppir...got in the morning commute, then rode over to the shop repairing the Honda. Al tolled about 2.75 hours, a lot of it in a drizzle.

Now the old Schwinn World Sport needs a bath. Pro'lly ride Friday commute, then wash her Saturday afternoon.

I'm glad the sun is finally north of the equator again.

'Yeast

[mr chris]

built the voodoo shrine jump... will post pic soon

:eek:

http://com2.runboard.com/bmbc401

[nogearshere]

the humber penguin?

[mr chris]

yes they are heading up stream now... also the quite rare and nasty humber "frokey".

[real_ss_budgie]

over 70mm of rain and the race is fizzed out....so we kit up and head for the hills for a wet ride..what a blast, wet, mud, dirt, shit, roos by the truck load, shit scared emu, waterfalls, yobbos in cars giving us crap for riding in the slop..then home to a fat barby ..wunspeedwunderwastoobusytoridemate

[real_ss_budgie]

no..................

[myron]

no..................

Struth.........!?!

[rockyrider]

Yep and it was a tad muddy (but it's a rainforest, bound to be the case). The stream crossings were fairly deep too.

[S. cerevisiae]

Went for the build up on the rebuilt road frame. Brakes I'm swapping form other road ride have too damn short a reach...

Got angry, mowed grass, took nap, watched cycling (Liege-Bastogne-Liege) on Vs.

Where is that damn IRS check? I needs me a new ride for dirt.

[myron]

Yep and it was a tad muddy (but it's a rainforest, bound to be the case). The stream crossings were fairly deep too.

a wee bit here on the central coast too Rocky.

[bigpedaler]

yup, shore did, yahuh, yahuh.

commuted (work sundays so i don't have to work saturdays), then took daughter & nephew to the park; daughter played about 40 minutes, nephew slept thru it {YES, I TRIED TO WAKE HIM!}, then he woke up when we stopped for daughter's 'pit stop'. tell you what -- hauling that boy is like taking on a 7% grade ALL the time!

[AM Radio]

Riding? Who has time to ride? I was busy changing the world.
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[real_ss_budgie]

well that ride in the slop finished off the BB bearings..what the funk do i do now..bazza????

[rockyrider]

It's either more Truvativ bearings or some of these (http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id101.html), but then you also need one of these (http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id114.html)

[real_ss_budgie]

at that price it looks like more truvatives, mango.

cheers

[myron]

at that price it looks like more truvatives, mango.

cheers

dont they got the $6 standard replacement bearings there?

For the first time ever I have a ISIS bracket that appears to be holding up.

Overjoyed

[WunSpeedWunder]

over 70mm of rain and the race is fizzed out....so we kit up and head for the hills for a wet ride..what a blast, wet, mud, dirt, shit, roos by the truck load, shit scared emu, waterfalls, yobbos in cars giving us crap for riding in the slop..then home to a fat barby ..wunspeedwunderwastoobusytoridemate

Was my birthday so slept in!! Where was my f.....g invite,AND didn't know you had a new girl?!!!!!

[rockyrider]

Geeez, no one ever got me a new girl for my birthday.... :(

[mr chris]

from.. ellwopd...

http://com2.runboard.com/bmbc401.f4.t74

[real_ss_budgie]

dont they got the $6 standard replacement bearings there?

For the first time ever I have a ISIS bracket that appears to be holding up.

Overjoyed

they probably have but replacing them will be the headfunk without the pullers/pressers.

what ISIS bracket, kent?

Spantis

[myron]

Spantis

limpie la mantequilla de mani de sus ojos y tenga una mirada (http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=2633)

[real_ss_budgie]

limpie
ok i'll give the outboards one more chance then eo solo pio una miranda culo bello SKF.

grazie merde onions

[real_ss_budgie]

ok i'll give the outboards one more chance then eo solo pio una miranda culo bello SKF.

grazie merde onions
ya wanker!!! did you ride???


i did thursdy night jaunt to the scenic, met some weird people, had lots of ale and then sailed down the waterey slopes of the lofty hills..weidos........

[mimbresman]

Cool eclipse photo.

[real_ss_budgie]

Cool eclipse photo.
courtesy of local pub dweller and mtbiker steve trutwin

[rockyrider]

I like the fact that all those extra wine glasses of Mystk's have the wine sitting at an angle, is the pub built on a hill? :D

[OTBSkinloss]

No! I didn't ride today. my arm is still phukked up and it's snowing. So no. I did not ride today!
:mad:

[real_ss_budgie]

I like the fact that all those extra wine glasses of Mystk's have the wine sitting at an angle, is the pub built on a hill? :D
mate!......you know it is..ala batman and robin cinematography, albert.

the riddler

[1mystk]

I like the fact that all those extra wine glasses of Mystk's have the wine sitting at an angle, is the pub built on a hill? :D

Yeah, I climbed that hill... <huff puff>

Thank goodness for Photoshop... at least the Budge was kind enough to exclude the other two empties:D

[AM Radio]

I popped off this snapshot of what is obviously a U.F.O during yesterdays ride. I was once skeptic, but I now believe.
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One of us gabba gabba

[Nick Verstain]

I'm nursing bruised ribs and a bashed shoulder thanks to a distracted female pedestrian on a cellphone and her itty-bitty yap dog on a really long leash. Bunnyhopped the dog but botched the landing. Maybe its karma for writing that FICTIONAL poem in the last DR about running over a dachshund. The real pisser was when a bystander comes up to me as I'm trying to put my shoulder back in place and says, "These are multi-use trails, you know."

[phlatlander]

...Maybe its karma for writing that FICTIONAL poem in the last DR about running over a dachshund...

Life imitates art.

[S. cerevisiae]

Bunnyhopped the dog but botched the landing.

Growing up in SW PA we all learned that one never swerves or in any way alters ones path to avoid collision(s) with animals. The insurance companies are all too familiar with the "swerving to miss a deer/dog" story.

Just whack 'em, and leave the fury/meaty evidence in the wreckage for the adjuster or trooper.

[rockyrider]

I did, and as I was flying along down the top of the pipe berm trail, trying to keep my mouth closed to prevent mud infiltration, I happened to inhale a bug that hit me in the uvula at about 35km/h, then tried to hang on but ended up falling on the back of my tongue, so while riding along I was trying to spit out bug pieces without stuffing it in a rut. It's hard to gargle using your Camelback as a source and ride a bike at the same time.

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[real_ss_budgie]

my weekend starts now!

tis a chumpy day here for a blast..the dirt bike is off the road due to a limp BB bearing so i may have to shod the KM with fats or do a road cruise..hurry!!

[real_ss_budgie]

the gorge to paracombe is a slinky little ride in the autumn.....

[AM Radio]

One reporter's opinion:
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[myron]

One reporter's opinion:
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Stop it!!!!!!

[AM Radio]

Stop it!!!!!!
Thanks, that's all I needed.
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[real_ss_budgie]

yeah took some customers to fox creek for a burn this arvo..choice area for a ride.

so when i get to carlo central i change tyres back..lose 2 tyres and 3 inner tubes..fugg! thorns suck and so do vittoria touring tyres

next!

[myron]

yeah took some customers to fox creek for a burn this arvo..choice area for a ride.

so when i get to carlo central i change tyres back..lose 2 tyres and 3 inner tubes..fugg! thorns suck and so do vittoria touring tyres

next!

funk!!!!!!!!!!!

[real_ss_budgie]

funk!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah mate cutting into my kensass trust fund..karn!

[rockyrider]

yeah took some customers to fox creek for a burn this arvo..choice area for a ride.You're staring at her butt in that picture....

[phlatlander]

You're staring at her butt in that picture....

Or, he's staring at the silver finish that he wishes he had ordered.

[rockyrider]

Or, he's staring at the silver finish that he wishes he had ordered.The optical math analysis with the obligatory use of Greek symbols says otherwise....

[myron]

Hi, this post is very informative; however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,

what kind of rad machine are you riding?

[tryandgetme]

interesting spam. probably meant more to get links for search engines than for us.

big tipoff: would any of you call this stuff informative?

[rockyrider]

big tipoff: would any of you call this stuff informative?what are you saying???? :rolleyes: :D You mean this isn't the pinnacle of cycling knowledge assembled by the cognescenti of bicycle ridership and industry?

[myron]

big tipoff: would any of you call this stuff informative?

well........... I did learn that boxer hounds prefer maple syrup to peanut butter.

[real_ss_budgie]

Or, he's staring at the silver finish that he wishes he had ordered.
stop it kelvin..i was looking at her arse mate...matt blacks the way to go..roadies wave at me..easy OTB.

nah for real buzza, whats with your dissney mate??? riding it or what?

[phlatlander]

stop it kelvin..i was looking at her arse mate...matt blacks the way to go..roadies wave at me..easy OTB.

nah for real buzza, whats with your dissney mate??? riding it or what?

Love that pic. Summer cover of DR!!!?, hint hint staffers.

Spine:
It's better to burn out
then it is to rust

No Dissent, yet. Had to figure out how to install STI levers on the FUbar. That, and Piet needs his tapestries for the castle foyer first.

on topic: rode 20 on the neighborhood road in circuiticular fashion this morning due to the dense fog. Didn't want to end up on the hood of a car like your bike did.

[Knapes]

I haven't been yet, but give me 5 hours or so and I'll be in the trail ghetto of Houston. Riding the dirt with bombed out cars, worn out porn, and maybe a couple of empty beer cans/bottles or so. But it will be dirt and it will be good. I'll ride fast, I'll ride slow, I'll see some wildlife and forget that I'm in the fourth largest city in the nation. Then I smell some exhaust and my senses will once again be awakened to the city I love.

[mimbresman]

Rode the SS Merlin yesterday (been riding the geared bike lately). Been under a lot of stress at work and from the work on our new condo, I needed to get out alone on my bike, and what a great ride it was!

It was the "standard" afternoon ride I usually do here with the standard degrees of variability, but just riding the full rigid Merlin is so much fun. I love that old bike. My buddy. It is so light...so responsive.

I rode to the summit of our local "mountain" (only slightly more 100 meters from base to summit) and then I rode down a steep, scree-covered trail yesterday for the first time in a long time because I was feeling so good about the bike (lately I've been walking this section of trail because of this nasty, evil plant is growing at the bottom of the slope). I rode along the sea on my out-and-back route, that when I turned around, I was suddenly back at the starting point but I don't remember the stuff in between. I love that feeling.

I rode back home feeling bliss and relaxed. SS riding is fun!

[KDWeb]

Hit Avalon portion of Patapsco after being grounded for about the last month! yeah baby....good to get some silt under the fingernails!:D :D :D

[OTBSkinloss]

Just a fat chick, givvin' me a mercy screw.
But what the hell. :D

[myron]

Just a fat chick, givvin' me a mercy screw.
But what the hell. :D

no you didn't!! (http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d70/myron896/?action=view&current=rocky_0001.flv)

[wigger thomas]

Got a nice SS ride on local trails. Putzed around the tulip fest and saw Joan Jett for free.

[S. cerevisiae]

Went shopping with son for camping and riding $hite. Sniped a new Bontrager tube for the blown out *new* WTB tube. Installed it (and other bike sundries), then rode around back filed chasing the dog and cats. Thirty minutes of that actually burned my fat @ss on the SS.

Big fat tires good...

[myron]

spacely sprockets

[myron]

errrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[myron]

Que hora hace?

[real_ss_budgie]

Love that pic. Summer cover of DR!!!?, hint hint staffers.

cheers chopper..yeah DR central giz a gig mate.

yes we did.
wunspeed picked door no 2
mistry picked door no 3
i chose door 8 and came out unscathed

[rockyrider]

I saw something like that by the side of the trail yesterday, only it was actually a pile of bear poop, just moments after seeing the sign that said BEAR IN AREA (do not approach do not feed).

[real_ss_budgie]

I saw something like that by the side of the trail yesterday, only it was actually a pile of bear poop, just moments after seeing the sign that said BEAR IN AREA (do not approach do not feed).
damn it barry type bear shit..please

[real_ss_budgie]

damn it barry type bear shit..please
shutup budgie..leave the man alone

[real_ss_budgie]

shutup budgie..leave the man alone
ease up guvner i was gin=ving the guy some poop for fuggs sake

[real_ss_budgie]

ease up guvner i was gin=ving the guy some poop for fuggs sake
please budgie type in shit

[real_ss_budgie]

please budgie type in shit
oi!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes just got home from a ride..after alot of fizzy yellow stuff..

[myron]

I snapped the head off a nipple yesterday

[OTBSkinloss]

I spent about an hour on the unicycle today. Not the same thing, but still fun. What really sux, is now and then I have to swing my arm to ballance, and I get a whiff of it. I just want to be able to shower again! Damn I stink! Once the cast comes off, I'm gonna ride, 'till I puke! Then, I'm gonna ride about 20 more miles. Then I'm gonna go ride the drop, that broke me. Three times.
Then I'm gonna scratch my ass and balls at the same time!

[rockyrider]

aforementioned bear poo. Captured on today's ride.

[OTBSkinloss]

aforementioned bear poo. Captured on today's ride.

They don't shit in the woods. They shit on the Highlands Plaza. I know, cuz I hadda clean it up. Damn nasty animals. :mad:

[rockyrider]

It was a sunny day in Squamish last Friday... riding part of the Test of Metal route.

[S. cerevisiae]

31 km each way on the new Monocog. Takes 30 minutes longer on 29er SS than on geared roadie 27" wheels.

imagine that...

[nogearshere]

31 km on the new Monocog. Takes 30 minutes longer on 29er SS than on geared roadie 27" wheels.

imagine that...
time for an extra master link and 42t ring...scenery be damned!

[S. cerevisiae]

time for an extra master link and 42t ring...scenery be damned!

Know where I could pick one up, cheap-like?;)

[cMc]

Know where I could pick one up, cheap-like?;)

What BCD do you require? I might have something for you, free-like (and used-like, but workable). Send me a private message so I don't miss your response.

[phlatlander]

...scenery be damned!

I can think of a better way to word this...;)

[rockhound]

31 km on the new Monocog. Takes 30 minutes longer on 29er SS than on geared roadie 27" wheels.

imagine that...

hehe

He said kilometers and he's in Ohio. :D

[OTBSkinloss]

hehe

He said kilometers and he's in Ohio. :D

Whatever happened to the US going to the metric system in 1980, or whenever it was posta take place?

And another thing! Where the hell is my flying car?!?! And my VR sunglasses? And jet packs! And cloned organ doners! And... never mind. I just went on a rant for a sec. :D

[1mystk]

cheers chopper..yeah DR central giz a gig mate.

yes we did.
wunspeed picked door no 2
mistry picked door no 3
i chose door 8 and came out unscathed

i went thru door no 2, wunspeed went thru 3

i was not muddied on till the end of my door:D

wunspeed slaved to get my tires spanky clean:p

[rockyrider]

wunspeed slaved to get my tires spanky clean:pSo that's what they call it down under, there's a clever slang term in every country. "getting my tires spanky clean", I like that. :rolleyes: :D

[1mystk]

So that's what they call it down under, there's a clever slang term in every country. "getting my tires spanky clean", I like that. :rolleyes: :D

Yes well we all know that I am not the best of grammer Dirt Rag students. :D

There is lots of clever terms used. I got used to the way they say things. Then of course - there were times where I was completely lost! Like did anyone know a chicken to Aussies is called a Chook? Kinda cool:D I'll have a hard time adjusting back to Canada. Life there is so relaxed - everyone is super friendly. Very Euro like my dads hometown. Not that we are not friendly in North America... we are all just too stressed!! Definate MUST trip for anyone looking to get out into wine country and enjoy some nice trails.

Course keeping on topic of riding. I definately have alot to learn still :o :( Chickened out on a few of the diamond black trails that were hanging off edges of hills and such. One wrong move and you are down and rolling. Need help to get over my fear of highs quick!

There was one single track black trail that was fun! I like totally flowed and enjoyed it... course where was the Budgie for a good photo opp? Nowhere to be found! Darn... Then there was another trail that was cool, but this riding over logs while climbing is proof that I need help and more learning... Slowly I will get it one day... no rush right? Enjoy what I can, push myself to try harder, but don't want to get frustrated. There was one downhill that I could have done, but got mad at myself for stopping and walking it...:o

Oh well. Now I am home and will be riding as much as I can with some group rides as well as learning camps.

Stay tuned for the next exciting story on as the Crank turns...

Oh yeah, me bottom bracket is ill... need a new one. :eek:

[OTBSkinloss]

Oh yeah, me bottom bracket is ill.

That's what you get for letting wunspeed get your tires spanky clean. :D
You're lucky I hear that an ill bottom bracket goes away with a shot of penicillin. :eek:
:D

[rockyrider]

i was not muddied on till the end of my door:D nudge nudge wink wink, say no more!

i was not muddied on till the end of my door good turn of phrase, nicely done, nicely done... we all get what you mean.

:rolleyes: :D

[S. cerevisiae]

nudge nudge wink wink, say no more!

i was not muddied on till the end of my door good turn of phrase, nicely done, nicely done... we all get what you mean.

:rolleyes: :D

Dunno if she's old enough to have seen the Flying Circus, mate.

"I mean you've done it, wiff a lady? What's it like?" :D

[real_ss_budgie]

There was one downhill that I could have done, but got mad at myself for stopping and walking it...:o

cool so now youre back in Bolton i can post this pic. cha.

[S. cerevisiae]

Oh yeah, and metric measure makes it seem like one has ridden further :D !

beer me now!

[rockyrider]

Oh yeah, and metric measure makes it seem like one has ridden further :D !...and faster. Would you rather ride at an average speed of 25km/h or 15mph. Would you rather be able to say you actually hit 70 on that downhill or a mere 42?

You guys don't know what you're missing with those feet and inches and 1/8" and 1/32" and 23/64" measures. :cool:

[1mystk]

nudge nudge wink wink, say no more!

i was not muddied on till the end of my door good turn of phrase, nicely done, nicely done... we all get what you mean.

:rolleyes: :D

now that I read it, it makes no sense to me! Oh poo! I really need to get on about my new years resolution and proof read my own writings:o before I post!:D

Good grief:p

[1mystk]

cool so now youre back in Bolton i can post this pic. cha.

Hey I don't remember that chook being there! I thought I was the only chook in that picture?:p

Not Bolton mate, Newmarket ... don't forget to bring your apron when you and Wunspeed come in September... you cook a mean risotto!

[rockyrider]

now that I read it, it makes no sense to me! Oh poo! I really need to get on about my new years resolution and proof read my own writings:o before I post!:D

Good grief:pYou do know we're just giving you a hard time about hanging out with the boys down under... ;)

...you know, different phrases for the same old same old...

We ARE insinuating something! :D

[nogearshere]

We ARE insinuating something! :Dsubtlety is a waste of pixels. say it or get off the pot, cause 6 of one is only half a dozen when it remains six.

i rode, sort of raced, yesterday...i will be damned if this rockies deal is mucking with what little speed i had left...takes me an hour plus to wind up...

[nogearshere]

Know where I could pick one up, cheap-like?;)

cheap is over rated...its good karma to overspend.
it is pretty easy to do and like having two single speeds...in one.
DINGLE (http://www.dirtragmag.com/forums/showpost.php?p=150180&postcount=14)

[1mystk]

You do know we're just giving you a hard time about hanging out with the boys down under... ;)

We ARE insinuating something! :D

Actually the boyz down under were cool to hang with. My last ride with them was a 42 km ride. Budgie had his photo opp with his new found love - the twinglespeed:D

My head is thinking one day in advance... funny how it took me two days to get there and negative a day to get back... flying back in time does weird things to an already strange gal like me ;)