Sunday Ride 5 Jan??

Looks like the regular ride leaders are all racing this weekend.
If any other members want to post a ride feel free.

Local 'Cross Race this Sunday

Just Reg'd for this action for Sunday.
Cross Race
I plan to ride my rigid mtbike - haven't purchased the 'cross bike yet!
Looks like Dave R is also reg'd. Anybody else want to join us?

Update:
Racing starts at 10am.
Race location: 2091 Edgewood Drive Chambersburg, PA 17202

Park

couple recent shots of the aforementioned Chambersburg Bike Park.

First half of the jump line was built in Fall.  Four jumps and the berm.  The return line will be built in Spring with a few more jumps. 

Happy New Year!

On behalf of the officers I would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy New Year!

The past year would not have been successful without the help of those members and friends who contributed to the future of our organization through volunteering for our club. Thank You! Your time and generosity is much appreciated!!

I would also like to specially thank Jess and Kent at Gettysburg Bicycle and Fitness. Many of you may not know that our club was on the brink financial failure a few years back. Gettysburg Bicycle provided MBM the opportunity to earn our keep so that we could continue being a gateway for mountain bike enthusiasts in Michuax State Forest. Gettysburg Bicycle has also provided benefits to becoming a member of MBM which far outweigh the cost of membership. Thank You Gettysburg Bicycle!

I would also like to thank Mike and the Iron Cross for their continued support of MBM and our annual MBM Checkpoint in the 2013 Iron Cross. We look forward to seeing you all at the top of Hike-A-Bike Hell in 2014!

My past two years as President of MBM have seen many changes to our club and to the forest we call home. It was also my intention to "Build Bridges" and we have been extremely successful. We have tried to erase lines drawn between riding contingents, initiate constructive communication with Forestry and close gaps between user groups in hopes that everyone can get along and all will have a voice in Michaux. There is still much progress to be made.

Recently we have seen a significant increase in the recreational use of Michaux's trail systems. The stress this creates on the natural resource has not gone unnoticed. I encourage everyone to be good stewards of this gift we enjoy. Respect trail usage signs, tread lightly and exercise common sense and tolerance. If we are responsible members of the forest community it will be unnecessary to legislate responsibility in the forest. Keep our forests free!

As mountain bikers we must yield the right of way on trails. To your credit, most of you do this already. This courtesy greatly improves our image and strengthens the bonds between user groups. It only takes a second to stop and step aside.

Make trails fun for everyone!!

A few years ago one of our current members (and a past MBM president) worked with the Borough of Chambersburg to create The Chambersburg Pump Track at the corner of Hood and King streets in town. This year the Chambersburg Town Council, Chambersburg Athletic Department and Volvo Construction Equipment (Shippensburg) enabled MBM members to extend the Pump Track and create a new jump line. The park was renamed Chambersburg Bike Park and represents bicycle advocacy and cooperation between local business, city officials and local organizations. I would like to extend our gratitude to Chambersburg and Volvo CE for making this possible. I also invite you to visit the Chambersburg Bike Park. It's fun and free! (Open during daylight hours and only when the track is clear and dry)

To everyone that contributed to the success of MBM in the past year we thank you!
Remember to Thank your Ride Leader and Sweeper in 2014!
Happy New Year everyone and see you at a ride soon!

Brian "slowride"

Sunday Ride 12/29 Canceled

Old Forge. Ride time 9am.

The weather doesn't look good for ride time.
See you next week.

Sunday Dec 22. Mud Banks.

Merry Christmas!

Mud Banks. Ride at 9, gift exchange after the ride.

It looks like rain tomorrow. The temps look to be in the 60's!
Gift exchange is voluntary. (just bring some cheer to share!)

Mi-Snaux Report

It was over 40 at the house this morning at 5:30...stuff was melting most of the night.  At this rate, the white is going to disappear quick.  You guys might be able to ride trail by Sunday!

Thought I'd post up since in the valley it was at freezing or below on the way to work, by contrast.

Get it when you can!

Ride Tonight (Thursday)?

Any Interest?
From Mont Alto sometime around 5 or 6?
Anybody?

south of the line

Emmitsburg News 

and Frederick News

Sunday Ride 12-8

Bottom of Milesburn, the lot below the old Res.
9am.

Sunday Dec 1 Ride and Chili Cook Off.

Caledonia
Ride at 9am. We'll climb Piney Ridge.
Expect temps around 19 degrees at start time.
I'll have free chemical toe warmers. Just ask.

After the ride stop by the Good Ta Go Chili Cook Off and sample 10 different local chili recipes!

1-5 pm at Good Ta Go.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gun season (deer) does not start until Monday December 2nd in Michuax State Forest. (WMU 5A)

So after you're done stuffing yourself go ride your bike! 

Rides!

Thursday Night Ride at 5 at Mont Alto.
Sunday Ride is at 9 at Big Flat.

Is there a ride tonight

Sunday 11-3

Pine Grove Furnace lot. Ride at 9am.
Should be a nice day.

Ride Hard! and have fun if your racing. 

Michaux Enduro

The Michaux Double Down Enduro is coming!

With segments on Vista and Moss you won't want to miss this! 

For more info visit BikeReg: Michaux Double Down Enduro  

Need a promo code? The first 10 MBM members to contact me get one!

RideMichaux@gmail.com

Sunday 27 Oct.

Totem Pole parking lot. Ride at 9am.
It's that time of year again! Bring warmth!
Back trails, Secret, Caledonia (check out MTeC), Blue, ???, Yellow and done.
We'll park across the road at Totem Pole, I expect Caledonia to be packed. See the location below for where to park. This ride will have an easy bail out since we'll pass the cars after Secret on the way to caledonia.

Friday Night Ride

6pm from the Mud Banks. Thanks, Luckie!

my little friend

meet this little guy on sting the other day.

Sunday 10/20

Big Flat back lot.
Ride time 9am

MoCo Epic

For anyone looking for humor and funness outside the rocky norm.

The MoCo Epic (sponsored by Dogfish Head) is this weekend after being rained out last weekend.  I'll be there tomorrow playing on the dirt and showing off on the Kids Ride.  The big rides are on Sunday.

Sunday gravel grinder

I'll lead a gravel road ride this Sunday since the trails are soaked.  Let’s start at 9am at Pine Grove Furnace (see map links on right sidebar).  I have a 27 mile loop in mind that can be cut short for those that are pressed for time or have had enough riding.  The loop is up Bendersville to Slate to Piney Mountain Ridge Rd to Huckleberry to Big Flat Atv to Shippensburg Rd to Ridge Rd all the way to Cold Springs Rd to Pine Grove Rd and then back through the park.  You can cut it short along Ridge Rd and return to the park via Michaux Rd or 233.  Bring your cross bikes or hardtails and save some trails!

Tuscarora Gravel Road Ride

I have off of work on Tuesday and I am hoping to get out and explore the dirt roads of a different State Forest.  I am hoping to start by 9AM and plan on a route something along the lines of the following: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/307190955 .
If anyone is interested in coming along let me know.  The current plan is to park at Colonel Denning and ride from there.  Again, the above route is a rough outline and actual distance/route will depend on time and how I am feeling.  This is going to be more of a leisure ride with multiple stops for pics if it is warranted, no hammerfest.

Is this for today's trail conditions?

Chambersburg Bike Park

Good Job and Thank You to all that made it possible!
Everyone else should check it out sometime. Click the link for the story.

Chambersburg Bike Park

2013-2014 Hunting Seasons

It's Deer Season!!!

Play it safe, wear bright colors.

 Michaux State Forest is WMU 5A.
For a complete PA list: 2013-2014 Hunting Seasons

DEER, ARCHERY (Antlered and Antlerless) Statewide: Oct. 5 –Nov. 16 and Dec. 26 –Jan. 11. One antlered deer per hunting license year. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

DEER (Antlered and Antlerless) WMUs 1A, 1B, 2B, 3A, 3D, 4A, 4C, 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D: Dec. 2 –14. One antlered deer per hunting license year. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

DEER, ANTLERLESS (Statewide): Oct. 24 –26. Junior and Senior License Holders, Disabled Person Permit (to use a vehicle) Holders, and Pennsylvania residents serving on active duty.

DEER, ANTLERLESS MUZZLELOADER (Statewide): Oct. 19 –26. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

DEER, ANTLERED OR ANTLERLESS FLINTLOCK (Statewide): Dec. 26 –Jan. 11. One antlered deer per hunting license year, or one antlerless deer and an additional antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.

WILD TURKEY (Male or Female): WMU 5A – Nov. 5 –7

Thursday Night Rides

If you are interested in Thursday Night Rides, assume that it is at Mont Alto at 5 unless you see something posted otherwise. Rides may be shortened for anyone without a light. Once hunting starts, the rides will only be after dark.
Get some lights, ya'll!

Iron Cross results

A huge thank you to Mike Kuhn and the crew and their families for spending days and days planning, putting on and cleaning up an awesome race! Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this race happen and thank you to the support crews and sponsors! Without all these people that love cycling so much, we wouldn’t have awesome racing!

We had quite a few MBM’ers out there “enjoying” the race.

In the “100K”:
Ladies first: Alicia finished (with her bearded Birdman on his single speed!) with a very respectable time and with the gutsiest performance of the day!

Ralph P led the MBM pack with an impressive ride. He took an hour off of last years’ time after he raced the Three Peaks ultracross the week before!
Dave W. powered to the finish with a flat tire! Does anything slow him down?
Trevis rounds out the sub 6 hour rides!
Ben C. with a strong first time ride! Rode all of Lippencote on his cross bike!
Mike D – someone update me on Mike please

In the 50K:
Dave R with a victory in the single speed category!
Dale with a third place finish in the 40+!
And I finished with a fifth place in the 40+!

Thanks again to all that made this happen!

1st reaction?

What do you think of this? http://reviews.mtbr.com/video-epic-fail-in-bike-park-chatel-france

IC checkpoint

The Iron Cross MBM checkpoint is at the top of Stillhouse Hollow Road at the power line. The same place it has been for years. This year we are much closer to the beginning of the race. We'll need to be set up and ready by 9:30 and we expect the first rider could be there by 10am. This year we will be a water stop only, no drop bags!!
After the checkpoint is done anyone that can move forward in the course and help out would be great.
I expect everything to be through that point no later than 11am. However, everyone that volunteers is welcome to return to the start/finish at Big Flat lot and eat.

If anyone is interested, there is a volunteer meeting at the Big Flat lot at 8am in the Trans-Sylvania Epic tent. If not feel free to meet at the checkpoint.

There's a link with a map location on this post.
Thanks. See you there.