Sad thing is this cost less than my mountain bike, is that retarded or what. I'm trying to figure out how to put a bike rack on it.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
New Toy
Sad thing is this cost less than my mountain bike, is that retarded or what. I'm trying to figure out how to put a bike rack on it.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Raystown
The original plan for this weekend was a camping/biking trip to Raystown. Well, things change. But Jody, Steph and I said 'fuck it' and decided to go up for a day trip today. The weather was supposed to be gorgeous and it definitely didn't disappoint.
By the time we found our way to Raystown it was about 11 a.m. and the weather was perfect. The Allegrippis trails reminded me of a giant pump track in the woods interspersed with short, punchy climbs. The trails are smooth as butter with nary a rock or log to be found. You can get moving incredibly fast through the trails and you have to be careful flying around the blind turns. Your tires can leave the ground almost any time you choose with the constant rollers.
Oh and beware of the dips!
The trails are great for putting together loops and there are plenty of places to stop and drink beer along the way. We rode for a little more than 4 hours and probably got in 20+ miles looping around the north end trails.
It's not the kind of place I would want to ride every weekend - it's not the ever present technical challenge of Michaux. But for a fun place to ride and drink beer a couple times a summer - I'd say it can't be beat.
By the time we found our way to Raystown it was about 11 a.m. and the weather was perfect. The Allegrippis trails reminded me of a giant pump track in the woods interspersed with short, punchy climbs. The trails are smooth as butter with nary a rock or log to be found. You can get moving incredibly fast through the trails and you have to be careful flying around the blind turns. Your tires can leave the ground almost any time you choose with the constant rollers.
Oh and beware of the dips!
The trails are great for putting together loops and there are plenty of places to stop and drink beer along the way. We rode for a little more than 4 hours and probably got in 20+ miles looping around the north end trails.
It's not the kind of place I would want to ride every weekend - it's not the ever present technical challenge of Michaux. But for a fun place to ride and drink beer a couple times a summer - I'd say it can't be beat.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
This is not MY blog
Just so we're clear. This is NOT my blog. I am NOT the owner. I am merely a beer loving mammal that rides bikes in the woods and plans to post semi-offensive scribblings here ever so often along with my partners in crime.
Sometimes I ride bikes on the road too, but not that often cuz roadies are ghey and they don't drink nearly as much beer. You may say I am stereotyping, but when is the last time you were on a road ride that involved beer? Oh, and if you were on a road ride that involved beer, I bet it was with mountain bikers...
Sometimes I ride bikes on the road too, but not that often cuz roadies are ghey and they don't drink nearly as much beer. You may say I am stereotyping, but when is the last time you were on a road ride that involved beer? Oh, and if you were on a road ride that involved beer, I bet it was with mountain bikers...
Friday, May 7, 2010
MacGuyver that shit - then drink beer
Last night's good ride ALMOST ended with no beer!
Jody happened to lock his keys in his truck along with his camelbak before the ride. Since he's got his priorities straight, we decided to ride anyway and worry about getting the keys later.
Some initial bushwhacking ensued trying to find some recently reopened trails around Mont Alto. Conditions were good and the trails were riding great. I busted out the fully suspended and geared stumphumper for the first time since Turkey Day. That bike still rips singletrack! And riding full suspension felt like sitting on a couch and floating through the woods.
Toward the end of the ride I started to get thirsty, and then the cold, dark reality of truth hit me. Not only were Jody's pack and keys locked in the truck, but so was the BEER! Panic ensued.
Upon arriving back at the lot the mind started turning. In true clownbike style Jody initially considered smashing the already cracked windshield to get into the vehicle.
But then the MacGuyver shit started. Nick "just happened to have" some superglue in his pack. With the superglue, some wood pieces as wedges and the trucks antenna we attempted in vain to grab the lock and pull it up. Finally MacGuyver Nick pulled a kite frame out of his car and we filled the end with superglue. This did the trick. 5minutes of set time and the door was open.
And then this good ride ended with beer. Victory Hop Devil to be specific...
Car thief in a past life?
Jody happened to lock his keys in his truck along with his camelbak before the ride. Since he's got his priorities straight, we decided to ride anyway and worry about getting the keys later.
Some initial bushwhacking ensued trying to find some recently reopened trails around Mont Alto. Conditions were good and the trails were riding great. I busted out the fully suspended and geared stumphumper for the first time since Turkey Day. That bike still rips singletrack! And riding full suspension felt like sitting on a couch and floating through the woods.
Toward the end of the ride I started to get thirsty, and then the cold, dark reality of truth hit me. Not only were Jody's pack and keys locked in the truck, but so was the BEER! Panic ensued.
Upon arriving back at the lot the mind started turning. In true clownbike style Jody initially considered smashing the already cracked windshield to get into the vehicle.
But then the MacGuyver shit started. Nick "just happened to have" some superglue in his pack. With the superglue, some wood pieces as wedges and the trucks antenna we attempted in vain to grab the lock and pull it up. Finally MacGuyver Nick pulled a kite frame out of his car and we filled the end with superglue. This did the trick. 5minutes of set time and the door was open.
And then this good ride ended with beer. Victory Hop Devil to be specific...
Car thief in a past life?
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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