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PacMan · 11-01-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Isn't than an oxymoron?

You just haven't learned to embrace the pain yet. You'll come around one of these days. When you do, it'll be an awakening and you'll never want to shuttle again.

nappyt · 11-01-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

You just haven't learned to embrace the pain yet. You'll come around one of these days. When you do, it'll be an awakening and you'll never want to shuttle again.

I bet the only reason EC is going is because he found out they have a bus run to the ranch house on the weekend.

Shuttle monkey...

Evil Chocula · 11-01-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

You just haven't learned to embrace the pain yet. You'll come around one of these days. When you do, it'll be an awakening and you'll never want to shuttle again.

Its unlikely that will happen in New England... the local trails are flat, and the mountains are all lift assisted

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Maybe in the next life....

PacMan · 11-01-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nappyt

I bet the only reason EC is going is because he found out they have a bus run to the ranch house on the weekend.

Shuttle monkey...

I wish it was possible to THANK a post twice. That's effing hysterical...

...and accurate.

sdyeti · 11-01-2007, 12:01 PM

There's always the Berkshires!

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Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Its unlikely that will happen in New England... the local trails are flat, and the mountains are all lift assisted

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Maybe in the next life....

Evil Chocula · 11-01-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

I wish it was possible to THANK a post twice. That's effing hysterical...

...and accurate.

The only trail I shuttle is Noble!

BrewMaster · 11-01-2007, 01:19 PM

For a social/newbie ride, I think we should choose something more friendly to the newbs. I've never been to Daley but from the comments it seems like there might be better choices out there. I'd love to do this ride with my wife, but she is definitely a newb.

bjammin · 11-01-2007, 03:54 PM

the ride will be at daley. it will NOT be a hammer fest. it is a ride to celebrate a friend.

PacMan · 11-01-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

The only trail I shuttle is Noble!

I believe he was joking--being that you are always jokingly dissing climbing, like in your "good climbs are an oxymoron" post.

el_d00der1n0 · 11-01-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewMaster

For a social/newbie ride, I think we should choose something more friendly to the newbs. I've never been to Daley but from the comments it seems like there might be better choices out there. I'd love to do this ride with my wife, but she is definitely a newb.

Here's the discussion that led to Daley:

Suggestions for San Diego Fire ride

Evil Chocula · 11-01-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

I believe he was joking--being that you are always jokingly dissing climbing, like in your "good climbs are an oxymoron" post.

Got it

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BrewMaster · 11-01-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Here's the discussion that led to Daley:

Suggestions for San Diego Fire ride

Good stuff. That makes it more clear.

sladnas · 11-01-2007, 08:29 PM

This turnout is going to be unreal!

PacMan · 11-01-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sladnas

This turnout is going to be unreal!

Should be quite a sight. I am definitley bringing my camera to capture as much of it as I can.

bjammin · 11-02-2007, 06:09 PM

I just received some bad news everyone. Stone Brewery will be CLOSED for a corporate event on the 2nd! Does anyone have any other suggestions? I was thinking we could have a BBQ similar to the one that was held at Aliso Woods over the summer. There are built in charcoal BBQ's and picnic tables and full restrooms.
Thoughts?

BrewMaster · 11-02-2007, 07:37 PM

BBQ and beer in the park is a good solution to me. I'll bring beer...lots of beer.

schleppp · 11-02-2007, 08:30 PM

I am all about the BBQ!!!

sladnas · 11-02-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bjammin

I just received some bad news everyone. Stone Brewery will be CLOSED for a corporate event on the 2nd! Does anyone have any other suggestions? I was thinking we could have a BBQ similar to the one that was held at Aliso Woods over the summer. There are built in charcoal BBQ's and picnic tables and full restrooms.
Thoughts?

Where were you thinking of doing the BBQ--at Daley? Not sure what the alcohol policy is there.

OldDogDan · 11-02-2007, 08:47 PM

I assume you mean BBQ at the adjacent Lake Dixon area. As much as I like hitting Stone after a Daley ride, the BBQ idea is probably much easier & better with a large assorted group.

Does "newb" mean new to STR or a mtn biking beginner? I'm the former but not latter.

Daley can be great for beginners, but not the full route. Fitness will probably be a bigger separator than technical ability. The Daley loop I usually do looks just like the geoladders route; same CCW direction too. It's possible to have split-off options for beginners and all wind up ending at nearly the same time. Maybe one at the start of Hidden Spring trail ("Cardiac Hill") and another at the Burnt Mountain turnoff.

On the other hand, all sticking together for social reasons sounds "friendly".

I've never ridden in a group bigger than six...but I guess some do it frequently...isn't the dust going to be really bad?

This is sounding interesting...

sladnas · 11-02-2007, 08:51 PM

Just checked the Lake Dixon site--looks like alcohol is not allowed except at the campgrounds. Anyone up for a sleepover??

Oh wait... it's a Sunday

11-01-2007, 01:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	For a social/newbie ride, I think we should choose something more friendly to the newbs. I've never been to Daley but from the comments it seems like there might be better choices out there. I'd love to do this ride with my wife, but she is definitely a newb. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

11-02-2007, 07:37 PM	#36 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	BBQ and beer in the park is a good solution to me. I'll bring beer...lots of beer. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

11-02-2007, 08:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
OldDogDan STR Veteran	Daley + BBQ I assume you mean BBQ at the adjacent Lake Dixon area. As much as I like hitting Stone after a Daley ride, the BBQ idea is probably much easier & better with a large assorted group. Does "newb" mean new to STR or a mtn biking beginner? I'm the former but not latter. Daley can be great for beginners, but not the full route. Fitness will probably be a bigger separator than technical ability. The Daley loop I usually do looks just like the geoladders route; same CCW direction too. It's possible to have split-off options for beginners and all wind up ending at nearly the same time. Maybe one at the start of Hidden Spring trail ("Cardiac Hill") and another at the Burnt Mountain turnoff. On the other hand, all sticking together for social reasons sounds "friendly". I've never ridden in a group bigger than six...but I guess some do it frequently...isn't the dust going to be really bad? This is sounding interesting...

11-01-2007, 03:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	the ride will be at daley. it will NOT be a hammer fest. it is a ride to celebrate a friend.

11-01-2007, 08:29 PM	#33 (permalink)
sladnas Gumby	This turnout is going to be unreal!

11-02-2007, 06:09 PM	#35 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	I just received some bad news everyone. Stone Brewery will be CLOSED for a corporate event on the 2nd! Does anyone have any other suggestions? I was thinking we could have a BBQ similar to the one that was held at Aliso Woods over the summer. There are built in charcoal BBQ's and picnic tables and full restrooms. Thoughts?

11-02-2007, 08:30 PM	#37 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	I am all about the BBQ!!!

11-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#40 (permalink)
sladnas Gumby	Just checked the Lake Dixon site--looks like alcohol is not allowed except at the campgrounds. Anyone up for a sleepover?? Oh wait... it's a Sunday

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