MTB: Nassahegan RAW, 8/20/08

[o3jeff]

That will be pretty good to change it up a little and go in a different direction through some of this stuff.

 

[severine]

It's quite likely I won't be going. Just got a pair of MTB shoes tonight for the clipless pedals so I want to practice on some easier stuff before I join you guys again. But Brian picked up some spokes and is planning on working on his wheel, so I have a feeling he'll be joining you.

 

[MR. evil]

It's quite likely I won't be going. Just got a pair of MTB shoes tonight for the clipless pedals so I want to practice on some easier stuff before I join you guys again. But Brian picked up some spokes and is planning on working on his wheel, so I have a feeling he'll be joining you.

What kind of shoes dod you get? MTB shoes or road style shoes? The MTB ones has actual tread and make the hike-a-bikes much easier.

Make sure to set the tension on those pedals to the lowest setting. They should already be pretty low as I like my pedal tension really loose. My first time on clipless I stopped on a trail, forgot how to unclip and just tried to pick my foot up off the pedal. I feel over to my left in a patch of poison ivy That really sucked!......don't fall in poison ivy.

 

[severine]

Specialized Taho Women MTB shoes. I guess they're the women's version of what Brian has. I knew I needed something with a tread for hike-a-biking and Brian wouldn't steer me wrong.

He's working on the pedals right now. Good thing I'm not allergic to poison ivy. :lol:

 

[Greg]

It's quite likely I won't be going. Just got a pair of MTB shoes tonight for the clipless pedals so I want to practice on some easier stuff before I join you guys again. But Brian picked up some spokes and is planning on working on his wheel, so I have a feeling he'll be joining you.

Bah. You've got tomorrow to tool around on them in the yard so come along anyway. It takes 10 minutes to get used to them. We'll give you crash course. Literally. :lol:

 

[Grassi21]

AWESOME! I had a feeling you would like this MTB stuff. So, it's official, a newbish paced ride. But be forewarned, Chris. We went at about 50% speed last time. On Wednesday, we'll bump it up to 75%. If we pull away, just keep on riding. I'll be sure to stop at all trail merges. I'm also planning a slightly more technical and longer ride.

Jeff - I'm thinking: cemetery twisties to the doubletrack. Take the DT south, cross the river and cross 69. Pick up the singletrack at Session Woods. Follow the ST north along 69 to B Street. Return to Scoville via E. Chippens twisties (same twisties we road south last time, but in reverse.) Thoughts?

Looking forward to it. I think I can handle 75%. 8)

 

[Greg]

Looking forward to it. I think I can handle 75%. 8)

I have no doubt that you can. For your 3rd and 4th rides, we'll inch you closer to full speed. And for ride #5, we'll take you on the northern loop. You might quit MTB after that.

 

[o3jeff]

Bah. You've got tomorrow to tool around on them in the yard so come along anyway. It takes 10 minutes to get used to them. We'll give you crash course. Literally. :lol:

Thats about all I did was 10 minutes. Just keep twisting in out in out in out in out so it become natural. My first time out on the trail was our first ride with Nate and I don' think I did too bad.

 

[o3jeff]

I'll have to give the shop a call tomorrow to see if they got my loaner. I'll tell you the ht certainly does give the body a good shakin.

 

[Greg]

I'll have to give the shop a call tomorrow to see if they got my loaner. I'll tell you the ht certainly does give the body a good shakin.

How do you think Chris feels on that beater rigid? :lol:

 

[MR. evil]

Once I get my HT running we will all have to do a HT only ride. I am intrested to see how lazy my FS rig has made me.

 

[severine]

I just did some practice laps in the driveway and around the house (after dark, no less!), but I think I'd like to try an easy ride at White Memorial before I rejoin you guys. Just to get the hang of it a little more before I try the twisty singletrack again. So it's likely I will not be there Wednesday.

 

[powhunter]

Bah. You've got tomorrow to tool around on them in the yard so come along anyway. It takes 10 minutes to get used to them. We'll give you crash course. Literally. :lol:

yea when I first got mine I set em up real loose....then practiced falling on the lawn

steve

 

[o3jeff]

Greg, have you convinced Mr Knees to come get his bike and ride?

 

[Greg]

Greg, have you convinced Mr Knees to come get his bike and ride?

It's not up to me to convince him. I'm sure he's seen this thread. If he's interested, he's welcome to join us. That goes for gmcunni who I believe is getting close to having ride clearance from the doc.

 

[bvibert]

I should be able to make this. I just need to get my wheel all trued up today and tweak my big ring some more and I hopefully should be good to go.

 

[MR. evil]

I should be able to make this. I just need to get my wheel all trued up today and tweak my big ring some more and I hopefully should be good to go.

Brain,
I have a couple of spare big rings if you want one of them.....I have no use for it. If you or anyone of the guys riding tomorrow will be in the Hartford area you / they could stop by my office and pick it up to have for the ride

 

[Greg]

Brain,
I have a couple of spare big rings if you want one of them.....I have no use for it. If you or anyone of the guys riding tomorrow will be in the Hartford area you / they could stop by my office and pick it up to have for the ride

Or you and Randi could just come ride with us... :idea:

 

[o3jeff]

Brain,
I have a couple of spare big rings if you want one of them.....I have no use for it. If you or anyone of the guys riding tomorrow will be in the Hartford area you / they could stop by my office and pick it up to have for the ride

If anyone wants or needs one let me know, I am only a few minutes from were Tim works and can swing by and grab them.

 

[MR. evil]

Or you and Randi could just come ride with us... :idea:

Not in the cards this week. We are watching my sisters dogs for the week while she is on vacation. Plus I am playing on a golf tourney Thurday morning out near Boston. Either my father and I are leaving very early Thursday (5:00am) or we are driving up Wed. night and staying in a hotel.