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Sunday will be race day
Good luck to all that are racing
I rode down Yellow ridge today and someone put in some much needed water bars on the down hill at the end. But be aware the water bars are really big and if you hit the first one at speed you'll be in the air for a long time. So start to slow before the down hill and check things out. If you like to catch BIG air go for it.

Frederick Bicycle Coalition Bike Swap on October 2nd

http://frederickbicyclecoalition.com/wordpress/2011/09/fbc-2011-bike-swap/

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Sunday
Caledonia Ride time 9am

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Sunday will be at Pine grove. Meet at the furnace. Ride time 9am.
The lower part of the mud banks would be nothing but mud with all this rain.

Teaberry Postponed!

Just got an email that the Teaberry has been postponed by request of DCNR.
Will be rescheduled for Sept 25.
Looks like we'll need to schedule a club ride for Sunday!

props

big Props to big Brian who reached the wood in his first Shenandoah Mtn 100.
Brian passed me after AS-5 as I was chillin' for a bit.
I tried to catch him, but he was in a hurry to get to the hospital
Great job Brian

Who is doing Iron Cross???

Better question who wants to do the aid station this year???

Zach has asked if MBM is interested so I need to know if I have enough volunteers to say we will do it or not. Let me know if you plan on racing or volunteering! We had a LOT of fun last year!

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Sunday will be at Teaberry. Gettysburg's hosting a ride for the race course. 10, 20 & 30-40
Ride time 9am.
Howard;
Didn't get your number but they still ride thurs night.

You need a singlespeed

POSTING FOR BEN SMITH

Very nice singlespeed 29r with a very nice component spec:

$800 local special - if you pick it up, otherwise price is as stated below.

I have used this bike for about one season. I built it mid season about last year this time. I bought the frame from Performance bike and then sent it out to be powder coated translucent burnt orange. The frame and parts are in great shape with just the normal cable rub and small scuffs. The left crank arm has some marks from hitting rocks but nothing that affects the function. The part spec is as follows:

Frame: Access custom powder coated (size LARGE)
Fork: Manitou Minute ABS+
Cranks: Truvativ 1.1
Pedals: Sealed bearing platform
BB: Eccentric Forward Components (no tensioner needed w/ vertical d.o.'s)
Wheels: RB Design hubs w/ WTB rims and alloy nipples
Tires: front Schwalbe Racing Ralph, rear Kenda Nevegal w/ puncture resistance liners in both
Brakes: Hope Mono Mini w/ custom one finger levers,185/160 rotors (I will also include the stock ones)
Stem: Ritchey WCS
Handlebar: Ritchey Carbon
Seatpost: Ritchey Carbon
Grips: ODI Lock-on
Seat: WTB

The seatpost has a crack in it so I'm also including a alloy one. I have been using this post since I built the bike with no problems. I will also include two sets of brake pads and two tires. One Schwalbe Racing Ralph (has a small cut in the side wall) and one new Maxxis Ardent. Asking $1000 and I will drive to meet anyone within 3 hours of Chambersburg, PA. Shipping is available though.

More pics and contact info here: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/909358/

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Sunday will be at Teaberry parking lot. Time to ride the race loop. Ride time 9Am Sharp!

What's the deal with this guy?

Next up for Corbett?

Consideration of privatizing State Parks.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/harrisburg_politics/Corbett-mulls-privatizing-state-parks.html

Under the guise of "bringing the lifeguards back."

Sunday Ride

Chief asked me to post the ride, he suggested Pine Grove Furnace, but he won't be there. Is someone willing & able to lead the ride??

South Mountain Outdoors 2011

Info here

How come there is no music when I ride?!

10 Things I have learned about Mountainbiking from Filme von Draussen on Vimeo.

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For Your Enjoyment

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hey all
Got back from the reservation the other day and I need to ride . Got my fill of fried food and native ceremonial stuff. Meet at Pine Grove and do some north side stuff. Ride time 9Am

Rockburn Skills Park

MORE cool things happening in our local mountain bike world. Finally some downhill specific jump trails.

This is near Patapsco.
Fundraising picnic, raffle, rides etc. on Sunday.
Details here

click to see the whole images

new trails begin Saturday

Hopefully, we MBMers can help out our fellow MTB clubs with this build. I know I'll be out there in the Fall. I won't be there Saturday though, and am hoping someone can go and represent.

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From the man behind the new trails build (Austin Steo):

Show of volunteers for 1st work day

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When it's all done the trail system planned in Emmitsburg will be the next best place to ride between Fredrock and Michaux. Having a good turn out for the first volunteer work day will be a great help for morale and to show community support. We all know more people ride trails than maintain or build them. And once you start riding there, you will be back. There will be something for all riders: beginner, intermediate, advanced--boulders, slick rock and all. We are just clearing the corridor this Saturday.

Come on down!

Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011
Time: 8am- 1pm
Location: Rainbow Lake on Hampton Valley Road. Google Maps link.
Contact: Tim O'Donnell- todonnell@emmitsburgmd.gov - 301-447-3839

Sunday Shed Ride

Meet at the Sheetz store at the intersection of rts 40 & 66, east of Hagerstown. Be there at 8:30. Dave from Smithsburg will be the ride leader.

Mo Valley YMCA Bike Race

Hey if you got the hankering to ride some Strange or race or help out a good cause or all 3 come up to Black Moshannon (near State College) on Saturday Aug 13. 11am start time - $25 bucks gets you in. All racer fees go directly to the YMCA.

We had a blast last year tho I aged years doing it - not sure how these real promoters sleep at nite. Anywho, its a fun course with super fern-age and maybe a surprise or too if the park allows me : )

More info on bike reg:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12905

The race course is mostly rolling with roots and few rock gardens. If you want to make it a weekend there are more super technical and 'rustic' trails, just let me know.

Thanks!!!

HO

Sunday Ride

Well at least 1 ride will be leaving from Caledonia parking lot @ 9:00 am- Secret Trail and beyond...

help

I will be out of town for a couple weeks starting Sat. so I need someone to do the rides. (This Sunday and next). I also have a set of DT Swiss Tk7.1 29er disc brake wheels I would like to sell ($200.00)

Wednesday Ride

Meet at the gasline crossing on Rattlesnake Run Rd. @ 5:15pm. Ride Rocky Ridge, Southern Gas and Virginia if there is time.

Race photos

Click here to see photos from the 2011 Dark Hollow Race. 

Sunday Hunting Update

Latest story on the push for Sunday hunting:

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/07/legalization_of_sunday_hunting.html

The voices opposing this need to be heard. It's telling that the article only refers to "hikers and bird-watchers" as other user groups joining the side against Sunday hunting. No mention of mountain bikers or equestrians.

The pro-Sunday hunting advocates are pushing the economic benefits, but do they mention how much money will be lost through other users staying home, out of state tourists not coming in duringthe fall and leaf-peeping seasons? What negative impact might that have?

Evans, the sponsor of the bill, says that he was "presented with the facts" but by whom? The groups pushing for Sunday hunting. Those "facts" are slanted to achieve the desired ends. What are all the facts?

If you haven't sent a message stating your opinion on this yet, please do so. If you have, you might consider sending it again.

Sunday Race Pre-ride

Gettysburg Bicycle is running a Curse of Dark Hollow pre-ride this Sunday at 9:00am. Presumably at big flat though the email didn't actually specify the start location.

Forest Fire

There was a forest fire near South Mt. Anyone seen the effects? Near any trails?

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_18466411?source=most_viewed

Tuesday Ride - Curse 20 mile loop?

Anyone interested in riding the Curse of Dark Hollow 20 mile race loop on Tuesday evening? I know the club just did this on Sunday but I missed it and need to get in a couple laps of this before the race.

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Sunday will be at Big Flat. Get you racer boys ready for the race. Ride time 9am

The Fourth; a fun time was had by ALL...

Tuesday Ride

Ride time 5:30pm.

Park at the bottom of Milesburn (hollow) and Shippensburg rd.

Riding up Scientology and then eventually back down Mad Scientist.