parris Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Vicki WE all wish we were in better shape. Not so long ago when you tore up your ankle you were worrying that you wouldn't ride much again but look at the progress to date and know that you will continue to improve. Of course I say this when every time I get on the bike i bitch at myself for being a slug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) ^ Agreed! I think you were worried that you might not be able to ride at all (or much) again. Now see where you are! Re: tonight, I think I would have been over 16 had I not taken a detour and cruised around the restaurant/pub my younger son just got a job at Nate should be scared.... NOT Edited August 17, 2013 by Pars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Vicki, a FL ride without you is gonna be sad, but you can come video me falling down for some good Biscuit Boy Goes South footage. Jeff thinks I will fall down enough that you can keep up with me by just walking, so if you change your mind... I hope to report on "mountain biking" in FL vs TN. I think they picked a "lazy Mexican" approved trail for me, so hoping I'll fare better than the NJ ride or the California ride where a 70 year old lady walked up the mountain faster than I could ride/push up it. Looking forward to it... Even if #s has me on a sleep schedule that pains my soul (it's before 7am and I've been up an hour.)**BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I am definitely up for an afternoon ride today. Anybody else in? Ben, Juan? Where is the ride Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have not been on this trail since before Hurricane Wilma which cleared out the top cover so it will be hot. This is the closest we have to a Mexican approved trail. It is also convenient that there is a Bike America inside the park to rent bikes. Video to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I really need some more Biscuit Boy SMASH footage for the sequel Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile_one Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 ^^^^ This is gonna be good. Almost makes me wish I were back in FL this week to take part. Brent, hang in there, bud, and surprise us all with a crash free run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Want to come to my house and go south in that neighborhood? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Looking forward to details of both rides as I may only get a vicarious experience this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I might be up for your hills of death ride but I have to see if my legs recover from the training session last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 We can make it hills of maiming instead . I am up for whatever other than going on the trail which will be crazy at that time. There are a lot of route options. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for the reminder guys. I guess it wasn't that long ago I wasn't sure I'd ride again. I got in just over 50 miles today, but unfortunately, I was stupid enough to retry an already rejected saddle. I'm a hurtin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I went out on the "mountain bike" today. I'm currently at my goal midpoint, the Maryland state line, which will make for a 13 mile ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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boomana Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Go Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Way to go, Dan! Me: snuck out for a little 25mi jaunt around East Kingston. Felt good to be back on the bike but I'm sure the 4 rabies shots yesterday (both arms and legs) probably didn't help. Still, felt good but wasn't as fast as I hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emooze Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 My friend came over to my new place today by bike and I got super jealous. I found a place about 10 miles away that stocks Surly and Cannondale. I'll have to make a visit early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Enigma Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Aside from some brake line trimming the single speed is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Those look great. I have to get better at riding MTB. My bike is awesome and I can't ride it worth a darn. Edited August 17, 2013 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Great ride Dan. Had another great ride with Chris today. Did the hill section down by Mt. Vernon. About the same elevation gain over 20 miles that Dan had in 12. 7 PR over the previous times we have done the ride so I am getting somewhat better. Don't have the magnet on the new rear Mad Fiber yet so my Garmin was pausing quite a bit or reading really slow speeds whenever in the trees. Only real issue was a blowout I had on a little downhill that managed to mar the new Mad Fibers and ruin a 4000s tire that had a couple of sidewall snake bites from being rid on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Jeff, sorry about the tire. I didn't really see the damage on the wheel. You would have to know that something had happened to see any marring. You want me to bring more glue dots? I forgot to give you one of my spares. Edited August 17, 2013 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Jeff will enjoy the results of my ride much more than I enjoyed my showing, but it was great hanging out with friends today.**BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Please tell me thorn bushes were involved. Or an alligator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Enigma Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Please tell me thorn bushes were involved. Or an alligator. Or at the very least another video of Brent crying at the side of the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Way to go, Dan! Me: snuck out for a little 25mi jaunt around East Kingston. Felt good to be back on the bike but I'm sure the 4 rabies shots yesterday (both arms and legs) probably didn't help. Still, felt good but wasn't as fast as I hoped. ?? Did I miss something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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