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« on: September 18, 2007, 10:38:35 PM » |
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Anyone up for a Wed or Thur ride at say 5:30-6pm If you have them, we may have to start bringing the lights along as it's getting dark earlier.
We should also setup a standing night ride soon.. They used to have one Thursday nights that left from the bike shop in Manayunk at 6pm.. we used to get at least 10 or more riders which was cool for a night ride...
Let's start with at least 1 regular weekly ride so people can plan for it. I'm getting sick of riding solo !!!! I'm willing to be a ride leader if we can get feedback on what nights are good for most people... How does Thursday night sound?
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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2007, 11:11:15 PM » |
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Thursday evening sounds good to me. Starting from Manayunk could be good as we can rally for food and beers afterwards 
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 12:21:01 AM » |
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we got our regular Thursday ride as posted on the home page that been running for many years out of Valley Green. Right now it's at 5:30pm to take advantage of the light but we're riding with lights too, and most of the time we ride at 6pm. It's originally the PhillyFreeriders put together by Lisa Coyle, but a bunch of us our now PMBA too. There's a few other groups out there on Thursdays as well.
I know the snack bar used to open up at VG on Thursday nights too for drinks and food but I'm not sure they still do that.
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2007, 08:10:34 AM » |
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Last winter we had a standing Wed night SS friendly ride, leaving VG around 6-ish.
Not sure if it will get going this winter again. I personally cannot do Wednesdays or Thursdays this winter, but would be more than happy to lead or organize rides on Mondays and/or Tuesdays
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2007, 08:24:25 PM » |
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i am up for one or the other.
but not both you sick bastard....
6 would be better for me but i might be able to make 5:30 some days.
you riding tomorrow or tuesday?
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2007, 09:46:50 PM » |
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Considering that I can't ride Wed, Thurs and half Fridays, it's not too much. Tomorrow I can't.
But lets start with this Tuesday.
dz
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2007, 10:41:45 PM » |
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I'm in, starting in October (I'm still on 4-midnight shift until Oct 1). I was planning on doing the gym thing a few nights a week after work to avoid the rush hour traffic, but I'll gladly substitute a bike ride twice a week. I need to pick up some lights though.
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2007, 10:57:26 PM » |
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I am interested in the tuesday ride, but the only thing is I am kind of new to the sport. My only experience at the Wiss is the demo trail which I have done a few times. Is this ride beginner friendly? I am def. willing to push myself, but my legs are still battling those steep climbs.
I am only able to ride on tuesday's so if that ride is still going to go on I'll be in as long as you don't mind having a newbie.
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2007, 05:59:58 PM » |
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Is this ride beginner friendly? I am def. willing to push myself, but my legs are still battling those steep climbs. Same boat here. I do ride several shifts a week, but that's all urban riding on relatively level roadways (and down some steps here and there). I'm still building muscle back since becoming a couch-potato after my summer2006 motorcycle accident. I'll be with the slow group, especially on the hills.
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« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2007, 12:20:24 PM » |
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Hey guys, I was waiting for Max to chime in regarding the pace and such. And hopefully he will soon. But I did want to say one thing for sure, before we know it, 6:00 will mean darkness and we will need lights to ride. Even now I carry the lights with me when heading out. Do you have lights?
dz
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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2007, 09:09:42 PM » |
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The Wed ride at the Pavillion can sometimes be a faster pace. But that does not mean beginners are unwelcomed. One way to get faster is to ride with faster riders. It makes you push yourself, and we don't mind waiting.
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2007, 07:55:16 PM » |
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Im trying to link up with a group for some lighted rides. I dig the idea of the ss ride on tues or wed nights and just wanted to find out where and when the ride meets, who to look for, etc. I have never ridden with lights before and am eager to try it out.
thanks...Nick
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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2007, 08:45:32 PM » |
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Mondays look for a tall ugly dude on a yellowish rigid 29er SS at stables on the northwesterna nd germantown around 5:30-ish.
Tuesdays look for the same dude with another tall ugly dude either on grey rigid 29er SS or red rigid 29er SS, same place, same time. (except for this tuesday, I can't make it, but the other guy might still be there carrying the flag! )
If VG a little later is easier place, then let us know and we will make sure to swing by to pick anyone up!
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2007, 09:36:59 AM » |
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On wed we meet at the pavillion by Livezy lane, next to the baseball feilds at 6 oclock. This week had three riders at a medium pace and we rode till about 8 which meant we used our lights. Soon it will be a night ride only. Problem is they lock the gate after a certain time, I think 8 or 9, so parking there may not work out.
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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2007, 07:31:31 PM » |
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I can/will be at VG around 5:30 to meet up for a night ride. I will be riding a salsa juan solo. I will check the posts before I leave to see if anyone else is riding...Nick
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« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2007, 10:38:16 PM » |
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Nick,
Which day are you going to be at VG by 5:30? Tell us day and date. thx
dz
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« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2007, 03:59:56 PM » |
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I will be there today 10/01 @ 5:30...Nick
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« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2007, 04:04:31 PM » |
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Ok, I'll be there by 5:30, look for an... surprise... ugly tall guy on a yellowish rigid 29er SS.
But I forgot my light, go the battery, but not the light itself, d'oh! So it'll be fairly short ride for me.
dz
Edit, did you see Tom's instant message on the landing page about their group leaving at 5:15 from VG, if you can get there before 5:30, that would be good. I'll try to get there by 5:15.
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« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2007, 07:42:34 PM » |
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My plans got changed whilst I was en route. Sorry I missed you guys. Riders all ended up parking at Livezy.
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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2007, 11:04:26 AM » |
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Yeah, Tom, sorry we missed each other. I guess we were only minutes apart on the trail, but you made the turn and we went traight.
Nick, thank you for great ride! That was fast and hard, tore my legs off!
dz
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« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2007, 12:19:14 PM » |
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Who's riding today?? 
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« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2007, 12:20:32 PM » |
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I am. 6 at Pavillion. Bring lights.
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« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2007, 08:04:25 AM » |
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We'll be out tonight leaving at 5:30 sharp from VG. We may be off of the trails by dark, but you may need lights to get back up FD.
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« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2007, 02:37:12 PM » |
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we've got 5 tonight for sure so come join us. I rode last night and it was getting dark by 6:40 and needed lights by 6:50. So you can still get a good ride in without but bring'em if you have 'em .
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« Reply #26 on: October 07, 2007, 12:10:58 PM » |
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Just want to confirm for tomorrow 10/8. Where do you want to meet and what time? I dont think that Ill have quite as much energy as last week. I just took at beating at a cross race and my legs feel like they are made of lead.
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« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2007, 05:50:19 PM » |
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Nick,
Max and I have day off from work for Columbus day, so we will ride during the day. I might ride a little in the eveing, but i'd be slow and probably not going to go past the darkness, which is at 6:30 now days.
Tuesday is still on, if you want to ride on tuesday and take a little more rest.
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