Saturday 04-29 Joplin ride

[dukethenuke]

So who hasn't bailed on this ride? I'm going to ride option 3 most likely, but if it rains Friday Whiting is out of the question and then it will be option 2.

[ECOdork]

I'm so torn steve-O!
I'd like to do option 2 but not sure if I can pull off that ride and the uber-long Sunday ride......

Originally Posted by dukethenuke

So who hasn't bailed on this ride? I'm going to ride option 3 most likely, but if it rains Friday Whiting is out of the question and then it will be option 2.

[dukethenuke]

Originally Posted by ECOdork

I'm so torn steve-O!
I'd like to do option 2 but not sure if I can pull off that ride and the uber-long Sunday ride......

Lance in my attempt to get you to ride with me, Sunday's ride(Gravity Day) will be mostly downhill.

[Jrad]

Newbie still in for either.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by dukethenuke

Lance in my attempt to get you to ride with me, Sunday's ride(Gravity Day) will be mostly downhill.

so for #2, would a single speed be ok you think? i need to get back into shape and would prefer to bring the single speed.

[ECOdork]

I tell you that it is a good problem to have too many sweet places to ride and lots of great people to ride with!

[dukethenuke]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

so for #2, would a single speed be ok you think? i need to get back into shape and would prefer to bring the single speed.

Here is the elevation map off geoladders for option 3. If we did option 2 then it would be from mile 4

[FoShizzle]

3500' in 10 miles (ie, mile 5 to 15) does not sound bad at all...I dont think. at least in terms of percentage grade anyway.

[TURNERob]

There aren't really any super steep grades on Harding, it is just a long grinder with 1 short downhill at the beginning.....then 1 longer downhill towards the end....thank god! Certainly doable on a SS, not that I would want to myself though If you're thinking of taking a rigid down Joplin I would think twice, it is one of the most technical trails in the Santa Anas.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by TURNERob

There aren't really any super steep grades on Harding, it is just a long grinder with 1 short downhill at the beginning.....then 1 longer downhill towards the end....thank god! Certainly doable on a SS, not that I would want to myself though If you're thinking of taking a rigid down Joplin I would think twice, it is one of the most technical trails in the Santa Anas.

thanks for the input......how bout i ride it up and then we switch bikes at the top

looks like if i can make this ride I may have to dust the friggin cobwebs off my geared bike!

[Von-Skipp]

Here is the whole deal of this ride at Geoladders
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=433

If I join this ride I say we park at the Wahoo's parking so we can eat IMMEDIATELY after the ride. We should also be rolling by 8:00 and not much later. Lets hope for no rain!

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

thanks for the input......how bout i ride it up and then we switch bikes at the top

looks like if i can make this ride I may have to dust the friggin cobwebs off my geared bike!

I won't be able to go on this ride since I work Saturdays But that is ok because Sunday's ride will be more my style

[Pain Freak]

Roy,
You my friend are one sick puppy.

But I do love your rides.

[FoShizzle]

how much of it is just a bad idea for a rigid bike?

[ocrider]

ive done stt and luge on a karate monkey fork its pretty bumpy, to be comfurtable uu need like 30 psi in the front. Joplin is supposed to be alot worse though. I think you'll be ok on a niner though.

[Jrad]

This group sounds like fun. Anyone know what the pace will be like?

[royta]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Roy,
You my friend are one sick puppy.

But I do love your rides.

My legs have been especially tired lately, and the muscle soreness hasn't been going away. Overtraining? Anyway, I was more or less joking around, but do plan on doing that particular route in the future.

My last ride was last night, climbing Bedford Motorway, twice. #1 was bad enough, but #2 was just plain brutal. It doesn't seem like I'm getting any stronger or faster, so I could probably use a short break. I'm thinking of taking this weekend off and taking my 6 & 3 year old boys camping.

[Ladd Jasper]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

how much of it is just a bad idea for a rigid bike?

Honestly, you'll probably only be really hatin' it on about 50% of Joplin. The rest should be fine for one accustomed to riding rigid. A hardtail would be imminently more preferable, though--got one in the stable? If so, you'd do well to bring it.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

how much of it is just a bad idea for a rigid bike?

It is not a bad idea...just a slower idea.

Aqua has no problem with a rigid bike.

Besides you should not trust me after getting me to spend money on my bike the other day.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by dstepper

It is not a bad idea...just a slower idea.

Aqua has no problem with a rigid bike.

Besides you should not trust me after getting me to spend money on my bike the other day.

Ha! dont you dare utter that dirty word (ie, Aqua) over here! besides, he could ride circles around me on a tricycle so not a fair comparison.

sorry about the other day ......not really, i think it was a good move. i peer pressured another friend I think today to get not only the fork but the scandal frame along with it. friggin sweet deal for the first 50 folks (about $580 for both the scandium frame and carbon fork)

Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper

Honestly, you'll probably only be really hatin' it on about 50% of Joplin. The rest should be fine for one accustomed to riding rigid. A hardtail would be imminently more preferable, though--got one in the stable? If so, you'd do well to bring it.

thanks......

ironically, i just sold the Reba fork i had to pay for my new rigid fork.....shipped it off today. my hardtail is about 2 weeks away so no go there.....it is either my FS geared or rigid single speed (which I have 2 of for some reason)

thanks again.....if i can make it i will probably bring the rigid....i need to get back into shape as my normal riding buds ride now 5 days a week which is just no fair!!!