MTB: Nass RAW, Wed, 9/3

[Greg]

ohh boy. just got back from the cape. will be stopping into the lbs at lunch tomorrow.

Yeehaw!

I am gonna try and hold off riding until the weekend, the ribs are starting to feel pretty good, but don't want to push it and be right back in pain.

Probably a smart move. Glad you're feeling better though. If you change your mind tomorrow, feel free to join us.

I'm kinda torn on the route for tomorrow. I'm thinking either the second leg of what we did on Sunday, or perhaps an easier variation of the first leg, sans Devil's kitchen, and including a sweet non-techy downhill that I think Grassi will really enjoy. Of course you have to ride up to ride down... :lol: If we get rolling shortly after 6 pm, we should have enough daylight for either.

 

[gmcunni]

I'm kinda torn on the route for tomorrow. I'm thinking either the second leg of what we did on Sunday

what was the name of the downhill section we did where steve took out his front wheel? that was a lot of fun!

( the downhill part, not steve's wheel)

 

[bvibert]

Yeehaw!



Probably a smart move. Glad you're feeling better though. If you change your mind tomorrow, feel free to join us.

I'm kinda torn on the route for tomorrow. I'm thinking either the second leg of what we did on Sunday, or perhaps an easier variation of the first leg, sans Devil's kitchen, and including a sweet non-techy downhill that I think Grassi will really enjoy. Of course you have to ride up to ride down... :lol: If we get rolling shortly after 6 pm, we should have enough daylight for either.

I would go for a variation of the first leg, or just do the standard loop.

Wish I could make this ride. I'm going to be lonely on Thursday by myself.

 

[Greg]

what was the name of the downhill section we did where steve took out his front wheel? that was a lot of fun!

( the downhill part, not steve's wheel)

Not really named anything AFAIK. That stretch parallels 69 and we only rode about half that gentle downhill. It's a lot of fun to continue that stretch deeper into Session Woods (the way I sent Steve to get out of there). If you liked that, you really would like the downhill planned for tomorrow if we do the more northern route. Similar in difficulty (none), but a bit steeper and longer. Maybe you should join us! :idea:

 

[Greg]

I would go for a variation of the first leg, or just do the standard loop.

I was thinking about the standard loop. My only concern is daylight. I think Grassi could handle it fine, but I'm just not sure at what pace. We could bail down 69 if light gets too low, I suppose.

Wish I could make this ride. I'm going to be lonely on Thursday by myself.

Wish I could make Thursday as well. Not in the cards.

 

[gmcunni]

Maybe you should join us! :idea:

no can do tomorrow, have to move a piano after work. i'm keeping a close eye on the T&E forum, i'll join up when i can.

 

[bvibert]

I don't think you'll have any problem making it to 69 in daylight, but you're right I doubt you guys would make it all the way through. We barely did last time and the days are only getting shorter.

 

[Greg]

I don't think you'll have any problem making it to 69 in daylight, but you're right I doubt you guys would make it all the way through. We barely did last time and the days are only getting shorter.

My thinking is the route we took in the early morning on Sunday, but down the more gentle downhill, Then head back to Lamson's via the DT. If we have time hit the cemetery twisties in reverse back to the lot.

 

[bvibert]

My thinking is the route we took in the early morning on Sunday, but down the more gentle downhill, Then head back to Lamson's via the DT. If we have time hit the cemetery twisties in reverse back to the lot.

That would be a good route too. I just think the standard loop is a better representation of what Nass has to offer.

 

[Greg]

That would be a good route too. I just think the standard loop is a better representation of what Nass has to offer.

Agreed. It might just depend if Chris G. shows up on a real bike or not.

 

[Grassi21]

Agreed. It might just depend if Chris G. shows up on a real bike or not.

such pressure. i will know what i am riding by lunch time.

 

[Greg]

such pressure. i will know what i am riding by lunch time.

He he he. No pressure at all, but if you do show up with a new bike, we might just have to test it out on the more technical route.... :razz:

 

[Grassi21]

He he he. No pressure at all, but if you do show up with a new bike, we might just have to test it out on the more technical route.... :razz:

just called the lbs to check on their stick. the f5 they have is a medium sized frame. i'm guessing that might work. heading over there in a couple of hours. it feels like x-mas morning. shit, this will probably be my be my early xmas gift. :lol:

 

[Greg]

just called the lbs to check on their stick. the f5 they have is a medium sized frame. i'm guessing that might work. heading over there in a couple of hours. it feels like x-mas morning. shit, this will probably be my be my early xmas gift. :lol:

I suspect the medium as a tad over 16" is perfect. The F5 is a nice bike. Be sure to post pics.

 

[o3jeff]

We are pretty much the same height and I have a medium Cannondale and I like the fit better than what a small felt like.

 

[Greg]

no camera but a new bike! cannondale f5 in a medium. they are giving it a once over since it has been sitting on the showroom floor for some time. he knocked off an extra 20 bucks. great guy and shop.

Well, it's settled. We'll be attempting the big loop so Chris can test his new bike on some techy section and gnarly downhills... :lol:

 

[o3jeff]

Well, it's settled. We'll be attempting the big loop so Chris can test his new bike on some techy section and gnarly downhills... :lol:

He'll get a feel for that bike really quick doing that loop:razz:

 

[Grassi21]

He'll get a feel for that bike really quick doing that loop:razz:

i'm sure i'll get a feel for it on my groin and shins... ;-)

 

[o3jeff]

You really need to pick up a pair of padded bike shorts, will make the ride more enjoyable.

 

[Greg]

I will try to get there close to 5:45 so we have as much light as possible.