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Posted: 3/1/2024 11:29:53 AM EDT
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Been forgetting to post here.
Been getting out to ride on the warm days. Last Saturday was the first MTB race for this season. 7th in my class out of 21 and 38 overall out of 105.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/1/2024 11:32:45 AM EDT
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Last nights ride. Took it easy.
51° when I started the ride 41° when I finished. I wasn’t dressed for 41.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/2/2024 5:11:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/3/2024 9:17:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soconmtneer: Been forgetting to post here. Been getting out to ride on the warm days. Last Saturday was the first MTB race for this season. 7th in my class out of 21 and 38 overall out of 105. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/236849/IMG_5287_jpeg-3145792.JPG Nice job Soco! Keep hammering. Are these a mass start single lap XC format? What are you riding? (For a bike?) |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 9:50:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: Warming up but spring winds are starting. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000006576_jpg-3147210.JPG Looks nice. I'm starting to miss dirt. Nabbed another 10 yesterday morning while the temps were below freezing. Just went through another rain /thaw/refreeze cycle, so everything was glazed with ice, but still punchy on the sides. Sketchy but fun  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 10:44:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AgeOne]
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man, waiting for that freeze/thaw cycle to end must be hell. this is the time of the year where it just keeps getting worse and worse, turned into mud and ice chunks till its gone.
I've just signed up for a 41 mile gravel race in May. no I don't have a gravel bike... I'm inbetween taking the hard tail fatty or my Evil. the Evil is lighter, has xc (down cuntry) tires on it, rolls well and goes fast, I've done several XC races on the Evil. the fatty is just a bit less jaring on longer rides... its a matter of speed vs. comfort. I have no chance nor do I care to win, the race is just held on a very exclusive private ranch that belongs to Ted Turner and its basically the only way to get access.  FWIW, I know a number of people who are going to ride it on fatbikes. they take fatbikes to every gravel race 
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Posted: 3/3/2024 2:53:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: Nice job Soco! Keep hammering. Are these a mass start single lap XC format? What are you riding? (For a bike?) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: Originally Posted By Soconmtneer: Been forgetting to post here. Been getting out to ride on the warm days. Last Saturday was the first MTB race for this season. 7th in my class out of 21 and 38 overall out of 105. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/236849/IMG_5287_jpeg-3145792.JPG Nice job Soco! Keep hammering. Are these a mass start single lap XC format? What are you riding? (For a bike?) Thank you. Mass starts. This one was a single 16 mile loop. Stumpjumper Expert. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:02:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: man, waiting for that freeze/thaw cycle to end must be hell. this is the time of the year where it just keeps getting worse and worse, turned into mud and ice chunks till its gone. I've just signed up for a 41 mile gravel race in May. no I don't have a gravel bike... I'm inbetween taking the hard tail fatty or my Evil. the Evil is lighter, has xc (down cuntry) tires on it, rolls well and goes fast, I've done several XC races on the Evil. the fatty is just a bit less jaring on longer rides... its a matter of speed vs. comfort. I have no chance nor do I care to win, the race is just held on a very exclusive private ranch that belongs to Ted Turner and its basically the only way to get access. https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CPKwRN2D5aYyEoIVMH0RnQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NzY7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/travel.travelleisure.com/12e44190cf36d6b92e47083d9807cf79 FWIW, I know a number of people who are going to ride it on fatbikes. they take fatbikes to every gravel race 41 mile gravel race would be kinda boss on a fatbike. Seems like theres always a faction of them at any race. IIRC there were a couple CX races that started having fb divisions when FBs first got popular. Maybe that junkyard one in PA? Or Im confused. Either way though, do it! I know just registering for an event always gets me anxious and motivated. Is it in NM? Got out for some DH laps with my kid on Sunday. Lots of ungroomed spring conditions, really fun.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:22:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soconmtneer: Thank you. Mass starts. This one was a single 16 mile loop. Stumpjumper Expert. Thats what I thought i remembered from previous posts. How's that Stump jumper in that context? Just right? I've been close to pulling the trigger on a stumpy frame while they're still so cheap. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 8:43:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: 41 mile gravel race would be kinda boss on a fatbike. Seems like theres always a faction of them at any race. IIRC there were a couple CX races that started having fb divisions when FBs first got popular. Maybe that junkyard one in PA? Or Im confused. Either way though, do it! I know just registering for an event always gets me anxious and motivated. Is it in NM? Got out for some DH laps with my kid on Sunday. Lots of ungroomed spring conditions, really fun. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/540320/KIMG1568_JPG-3150777.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/540320/PSX_20240306_064825_jpg-3150778.JPG Yes, northern NM up near the CO border. Probably going to use the fatty. Peer pressure.. even though i know ill be much faster on the evil. Todays ride started 30f windy cold and snowing. Ended warm enough the lizards were out sunning.  Attached FileInstagram vid from the ride |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 10:48:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Fourman]
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Raced The Driveway last night got 14th out of 70 in Masters 50 plus. Average speed of the criterium was 27mph for 50 minutes
Today raced Pace Bend Park 50 miler Masters 50 plus got 25th out of 75. Average speed of 25 mph for two hours with about 3k feet of climbing. Tomorrow race Pace Bend Park 50 miles again. Team MoonTower Cat 3 and/or 50 plus |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 10:59:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/24/2024 11:05:54 AM EDT
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Good ride yesterday, will do a little recovery ride today.
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:34:36 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By AgeOne: Yes, northern NM up near the CO border. Probably going to use the fatty. Peer pressure.. even though i know ill be much faster on the evil. Todays ride started 30f windy cold and snowing. Ended warm enough the lizards were out sunning. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000006648_jpg-3154795.JPG Instagram vid from the ride Nice vid, winding singletrack through a snow speckled desert, I'll take it. Originally Posted By Fourman: Raced The Driveway last night got 14th out of 70 in Masters 50 plus. Average speed of the criterium was 27mph for 50 minutes Today raced Pace Bend Park 50 miler Masters 50 plus got 25th out of 75. Average speed of 25 mph for two hours with about 3k feet of climbing. Tomorrow race Pace Bend Park 50 miles again. Team MoonTower Cat 3 and/or 50 plus Nice, that's impressive I'd be psyched to pull stuff like that off. Crit races and hill climbs are my kind of road races. Originally Posted By 3-gun: Good ride yesterday, will do a little recovery ride today.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/751/IMG_1849_png-3167978.JPG Solid ride. I've been busy AF lately, haven't been posting much. Getting a lot if xc/bc skiing in, and some road rides here and there. Weather is weird lately. I'll post a better update this weekend, gotta get some lift serve in now. |
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Posted: 3/31/2024 8:45:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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So let's see, I was blowing leaves off of the trails a little more than a week ago...
 Attached File Attached FileGot some rides in, really getting spring fever, even with snow in places and the cool temps.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileThen 24" of snow came in 24hrs last weekend. Really nice snow too, not super wet or weird. Bittersweet. Got some OTBD BC and some XC in  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileGot a few short DH laps in yesterday, windy as hell, summit lifts were shut down, but conditions were fast and it wasn't too crowded  Attached FileAnd managed a decent road ride today.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 10:00:26 AM EDT
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Wind lately has been making it hard to get in the kind of rides i want, but reports are the trails in the mountains are starting to dry up. Last week i stupidly sent a little kicker jump in the wind and totally ate shit.
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Posted: 4/7/2024 10:23:14 PM EDT
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Weather looks nice, still sucks though.
Windy as hell this weekend. No sat ride, today was better but just brutal cold wind  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/8/2024 9:38:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2024 11:23:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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You guys are animals, I'm back in snow mode. Weird late season snow this year, and I'm taking advantage of it. Another powder day this past week, it was bliss.
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Posted: 4/13/2024 10:36:43 AM EDT
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Some DH laps last Monday, groomers were frozen and running way fast in the morning, then everything turned to mashed potatoes once things warmed up, then firmed back up during the eclipse. Fun day.
 Attached File Attached FileMt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine from Wildcat, during the totality  Attached FileThen snuck out for a 10 mile recon ride this morning.... Ended up doing trail work, clearing tons of blowdown. Still pockets of snow around and a bunch left up higher, wet and muddy as hell Probably a couple weeks before there's any real trail riding.  Attached FileGot a little taste of dirt at least...  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/13/2024 4:22:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AgeOne]
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Looks like its starting to melt up there. Nice.
Finally got a perfect weather day.  Attached FileEdit: Today's ride.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2024 8:40:20 AM EDT
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Finally made it out this weekend for my first ride of the year on the 35 pound Nomad. A beast of a bike, but my legs and lungs seemed to work great after the long, cold winter.
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileI also was able to get out for an even more epic ride on the even more beastly 55 pound Kenevo.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 6:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cchurchi: Finally made it out this weekend for my first ride of the year on the 35 pound Nomad. A beast of a bike, but my legs and lungs seemed to work great after the long, cold winter. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4909_jpeg-3190184.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4904_jpeg-3190185.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4953_jpeg-3190186.JPG I also was able to get out for an even more epic ride on the even more beastly 55 pound Kenevo. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4941_jpeg-3190187.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4944_jpeg-3190188.JPG Nice pictures. What did you use to get them? Smaller but tough ride yesterday, lots of tight technical climbing.  Attached FileFaster fun stuff today.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 1:23:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:09:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: Nice pictures. What did you use to get them? Smaller but tough ride yesterday, lots of tight technical climbing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000007060_jpg-3194510.JPG Faster fun stuff today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000007058_jpg-3194524.JPG Nice rides! I hope to get some longer rides in soon like you (once more snow melts and the trails are less muddy). I’m using an I-phone 15 for the photos. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 6:45:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cchurchi: Finally made it out this weekend for my first ride of the year on the 35 pound Nomad. A beast of a bike, but my legs and lungs seemed to work great after the long, cold winter. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4909_jpeg-3190184.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4904_jpeg-3190185.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4953_jpeg-3190186.JPG I also was able to get out for an even more epic ride on the even more beastly 55 pound Kenevo. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4941_jpeg-3190187.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_4944_jpeg-3190188.JPG 35#? Shit, I haven't had an FS rig under 37# since I got into Enduro/DH. My Spesh was 35.5ish when I first got it, now with 2.6 tires, and the Zeb, she's at 37+... Sucks, but I like it when I point it downhill. Awesome pics btw!!!! Originally Posted By AgeOne: Nice pictures. What did you use to get them? Smaller but tough ride yesterday, lots of tight technical climbing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000007060_jpg-3194510.JPG Faster fun stuff today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/317810/1000007058_jpg-3194524.JPG Nice rides, as always. Still doing that 40 mile race? Originally Posted By Fourman: Did a little Fort David loop with the team this weekend. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/130354/Ft_Davis_jpg-3195173.JPG Impressive! |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 6:54:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Well I can cry about lacking time, and lament that you guys are riding circles around me, but I managed to ride almost every day last week, and did some trail work on the off day, so I'll just be thankful.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileOfficially stowed the sticks in the shed for the season.  Attached FileTons of blow down this year, so it's a lot of off the bike, on the bike, clearing trails as I go right now. A smarter, more disciplined man would be putting in distance work on the road, but I'm jonesing to ride dirt.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 7:25:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Posted: 4/25/2024 7:35:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AgeOne]
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Damn, that is steep... nice ride.
I need to ride some more steepness.. steep is my biggest weakness. I got my ass kicked in Spain, i could not believe how steep it was. Yeah, I'm all signed up and set up for the race, still undecided which bike to take. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:56:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:40:58 AM EDT
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Got out for a quick 11 miler yesterday morning, then some trail work and tuned my neglected stepchild rigid bike. Looks like rain next week, so mixed surface rides may be the thing.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:35:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:42:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: Got out for a quick 11 miler yesterday morning, then some trail work and tuned my neglected stepchild rigid bike. Looks like rain next week, so mixed surface rides may be the thing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/540320/Screenshot_20240428-103455_2_png-3200244.JPG You have a rsd stepchild? |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:26:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: You have a rsd stepchild? LOL, unfortunately not. Funny though because I've been eyeballing a "Middlechild" on eBay lately to replace my old GT Pantera that is my "neglected step child" rigid bike. I always liked RSDs stuff. Think I'm going to live with what I have for another season and buy a Ruger PCC Mlok instead... |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:52:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: LOL, unfortunately not. Funny though because I've been eyeballing a "Middlechild" on eBay lately to replace my old GT Pantera that is my "neglected step child" rigid bike. I always liked RSDs stuff. Think I'm going to live with what I have for another season and buy a Ruger PCC Mlok instead... Ah, it sounded like one of RSD's bikes. It turns out they don't even make a stepchild though i could swear they did. My buddy has a single speed middlechild, looks like a fun bike. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:54:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Posted: 5/3/2024 5:55:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PrincipsPistol]
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:55:06 AM EDT
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Banged out a quick 6 after work last night. Legs were tired from the previous night.
4 mile XC climb to a hike a bike up to a saddle for a blow down laden descent. Not the PR-athon I was fantasizing about, but cooked off some calories.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:36:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PrincipsPistol: Banged out a quick 6 after work last night. Legs were tired from the previous night. 4 mile XC climb to a hike a bike up to a saddle for a blow down laden descent. Not the PR-athon I was fantasizing about, but cooked off some calories. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/540320/Screenshot_20240504-075339_png-3205019.JPG Killer elevation vs distance. Our steep areas are almost melted. Today's ride. On the fatty im taking to the gravel race.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 10:38:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 3-gun]
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