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

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.

RIDE

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.

Upper Buckets this evening

There have been a couple grumpy old men working on the Upper Buckets this week. It is cleaned and raked within about 150 meters of Hog's Head Rd. A few good wo(men) could finish it this evening if someone brings loppers and leaf rakes. Maybe a McCloud or Columbo would be useful too. Almost forgetting- the upper entrance is not open, about 6 or 8 meters to cleanup.

Old Man SkinnyLegs

Sunday Hunting Bill Introduced

This is no joke. HB 1760.

Check it out HERE. It's a short and sweet bill--two pages.

Excerpts from the text:

"Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, permitting hunting on Sunday.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 2303 of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is repealed:
[§ 2303. Hunting on Sunday prohibited.
(a) General rule.‑‑Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for any person to hunt for any furbearer or game on Sunday."

"Section 2. Title 34 is amended by adding a section to read:
§ 2303.1. Hunting on Sunday.
(a) General rule.‑‑It shall be lawful for any person to hunt for any furbearer or game on Sunday as provided by regulations promulgated under subsection (b).
(b) Regulations.‑‑The commission shall institute Sunday hunting and shall promulgate appropriate regulations under section 2102 (relating to regulations) within one year of the effective date of this section."

You can use this link to find who your House Representative is to send them your position on this bill. If you do, make sure to reference HB 1760 in the subject line and/or body of the email.

Sunday July 3rd

Not sure if Chief will be back from vacation, so how about we plan for Long Pine Reservoir at 9am.  We can jump in the water to cool down afterwards!

This Sunday Ride

Pine Grove Furnace 9:00 am

Wednesday ride

I'm riding today (Wednesday) with a couple guys from the Caledonia lot at 5pm. We plan on doing the Lippencote loop and should be done around 7:30. Look for the silver Datsun 240Z with the ass print on the quarter panel.

Chuck

We need to keep an eye on this.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_18319526

This issue has been coming up in the news for the past few weeks.
The PA Farm Bureau appears to be bringing it up in anticipation of a move by the state to allow the game commission to make these decisions. At least that's what I've gathered.
Sounds like there was an attempt to pass a bill in '09 that failed. But I guess giving the decision to the game commission would allow a change without having to pass a bill?
Please discuss . . .

MBM Party at the Hughey's 6/25

It's just 5 days away folks! Party at the Hughey compound! We'll provide the protein and beer, you bring a dish or snacks or dessert. Kids welcome. We're going to have some biking obstacles and..........A NEW TRAIL! That's right, a new trail dubbed "Salamander" has just been raked out this evening. Ride Salamander past toilet bowl spring! Other attractions include:

-Ping Pong

-Foosball

-Horseshoes

-Hangin' by the babbling brook

-A screening of "Follow Me" (MTB movie)

If you want to goof around on your bike (helmets required) or watch those who do come on over about 2:30pm. If you want to come out for the eating and hanging by the BBQ come over between 4 and 5pm.

Please RSVP to "p r o p h e t 2 @ m e . c o m" (remove the spaces, of course) and I'll send you an email with directions. The title of this post should also be a link to google directions from Chambersburg.