Jersey Sponsors Needed!
We currently have 2 and one on the hook at the $250 price point.
Please share if you know anyone who would want a $250 or $500 advertisement with a FREE JERSEY! Of course the $500 or more would have larger size and better placement! We can always work something better for more money!

Road Ride for Keefer's friend

from our Cupcake friend Keefer...

Larry - can you forward this to MBM and post it on MBM.

Pump Track Version 4.0

The Man, Jessee, trying to not be too tired to ride his creation.

The latest revision is underway.
Huge thanks to Jessee, Daron, and RJ, and their equipment, skill, and clay.

Sunday Ride

Great Job to the Iron Cross MBMers >
Sunday will be at Old Forge. We'll try and get Mackey in. No, we'll do Mackey! Ride time 9am

MBM Represents at Iron Cross!

MBM ran the best checkpoint at Iron Cross again this year. David Kegley, Dave Wilson and I did the riding. David took 5th in Singlespeed category, Dave outperformed with a sub 5 hour time of 4:50 something. My hopes of a sub 6 hour time were narrowly dashed by a flat tire and some (manageable) cramps. I came in at 6:09. I'm sure I can better that with more carbs, some changes to the bike and some tire luck next year.

Here is me before the pain looking fresh-faced and noobish

Dave with his game face on

Me with my IC bling!

Thanks to Dave and others for encouraging me to run the IC this year. Thanks to everyone that came out to man Checkpoint 2, especially my wife Jill and our boys Peter and Owen. Thanks to everyone who cheered us on!

Iron Cross Start?

I am confused, website say Pine Grove Furnace State Park but the map says Camp Thompson. Where is the start?

2011 IC IS HERE!

Let me start with FREE BEER, HOT DOGS, AND SWAG! Plus the benefits of getting the club a $100 donation! If you don't want to go to the start please be at the check point at 10am. We expect racers around 11am. Our rush of racers should be between 11-1245. Please post if you plan to attend! Come support Dave, Scott, and Sue in the race! Zach also needs additional volunteers so if you can help please do! Any questions please ask!!!

CP Location: Top of Stillhouse Hollow Road where it crosses the power line. Take Milesburn Road from 233, go past the reservoir, past Birch Run Road, and at the next fork, go left on Stillhouse Hollow and drive to the top of the mountain and the powerline.

Vista

Has anyone else seen timbering markings on the trees on Vista?

RIDE

Sunday will be at Old Forge, Mackey I hear is on the trail list
Ride time 9am

Teaberry Race

I would like to pass on some results from the Teaberry race on Sunday.

Ho came in first place overall for the 20 mile race on an SS!! Gears only slow him down.

DRW came in first place overall for the 20 mile series!! Well done Dr.

Ruth came in Second in the 40 mile Womans. 40 miles of Old Forge would kill most people! Great job Ruth.

Yours truly rolled through the gate during the awards ceremony. I figure I rode 15 and pushed 5! Up the Stooges??? Why???

Fun was had by all. If you know of any other results post them.

Congrats Howard, Dave and Ruth.

2011-12 Hunting Seasons

Its that time of year again. Soon you'll either have to stand out or ride at night.

It looks like Oct 1 is the first day of bow hunting for deer in Michaux.

I've attached links to the WMU map of PA and the 2011-2012 hunting seasons.

Be careful. Have fun.

Michaux is WMU 5A.

RIDE

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

RIDE

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!

RIDE

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/

RIDE

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