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Sunday will be at Pine Grove. Meet at the furnace. Ride time 9am

Thursday Mont Alto Trail Work

No rain Thursday evening.
I`ll be there @ 5pm, ready to work.
Anyone else?

Ride Report 11-6

What a great turnout on a beautiful morning in Michaux.
We had 20 at the start from bigflat. After a mechanical-filled ride down new-wildcat and abby to the reservoir we ended up shedding a few. And yes, Mooch ended up submarining off breast after whacking his head on 'the' limb. Sue saw the whole thing -- totally jealous!
Climbed lollipop after picking up a newcomer (el pres), and descended camp and back up to the lot. 4 of us then continued and did 3mile and deerbingo and (after dennis blew past jakes) climbed 7, couldn't find happyhr, scared a dog, got yelled at, got flicked-off, rode creektrail, climbed bigflat atv.
Over 30 with more mechanicals than I care to recount.
Trails in good condition, with the exception of the middle of 7.

Trail Work a Must!!!

Unfortunately folks, it`s time to leave the bikes at home and break out the trail tools.
I`ve ridden the past two evenings and our trails are a mess.
I wouldn`t even be interested in riding from Mont Alto again until the trails are cleared. We spent as much time bushwacking and clearing debris as we did riding tonight.
I propose that we pull a trail work session next Thursday evening, 5pm at Mont Alto. CHAINSAWS will be necessary along with loppers n such.
Mont Alto alone is going to take several work days to clean up and this is just the begining. We have an entire forest full of trails to clear. So, grab your tools, headlamps and beverages and be there next Thursday!

RIDE

Sunday will be at Big Flat.. Ride time 9AM

Extra, Extra, This Week Only!

How bout 2 night rides this week???
I know, a little crazy. I'm going to see Dana Carvey on Thurs, so how about Wed night at 6 from the Reservoir (is that what your plan was, Howard?).
I guess the Thurs will stay Mont Alto at 6.
So:
Wed, 6 at Reservoir
Thurs, 6 at Mont Alto
Got it??

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Sunday
Ride will be at the Mud Banks. Ride time 9Am

Tuesday Night Ride from the Weiser's House

Tuesday night looks like the best night of the week. I would like to start riding at 5:30 and ride for about 2ish hours.

Who's in?

Night ride photos

Apparently I am a nocturnal MBM rider as I can't ever seem to make it to rides during the day. Luckily I made it out Thursday night for my first night ride of the season.



Me and four other like-minded fellows took advantage of the decent temps and the break in the rain to get in a good-natured and fun ride.

IPA's at the top before descending the techy sketch is always a good idea, right?



Left to right: CB aka "Mooch", Brian aka "Slow", Ho' aka "Faster than you", Scott aka "Huey-Hoff"; the man behind the camera - drw aka "Cosmo"

I always forget how fun it is to ride in the dark. Come on out and enjoy the fall temps.

Keefer's Ride on Sunday

Anybody interested in joining me for this ride Sunday?
I thought I'd go and represent MBM - there has been a decision made by your officers to contribute $50 of MBM's fortune. Would anybody like to ride the skinnies with me?
Will be a little chilly at the start, but looks like the weather will be relatively nice. Let me know, I'd love some company.

Early Gun Season

Oct 20-22 is gun season.

Does anyone need to borrow the antler helmet?

Ride Sunday and avoid bullets.

Hunting Season

Sunday Oct 23 Ride

Posting the ride for Chief- 9:00 am Long Pine Reservoir boat launch parking lot

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

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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!