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For those not doing the Desperado – I’ll be at the bike shop @9:00 am Saturday(Aug 21)ready to ride.
Lasse
Although not on the calendar, some of us WILL ride tomorrow, July 3rd. Meet @ the bike shop @ 9 am. Kolob?
If anyone is interested in doing a casual mountain bike ride we will be at Navajo Lake Friday evening July 9th or Saturday morning July 10th. Let me know if anyone wants to tag along and we can decide how far we want to go and what time would work best.
I have a buddy coming to town late next week who is a very good mountain bike rider. I would like him to experience some of what southwestern UT has to offer. Is there anyone that could join us for a ride on Thursday, March 25 and/or Friday, March 26? The added bonus is that it should be offer a laugh or two as I demonstrate my lack of riding skills.
If no one is available, could someone offer some suggestions?
I am riding in St. George Saturday afternoon. Anyone else going down to ride?
The RTC Las Vegas Century ride is scheduled for October 9, 2010. It has been a great event the last 2 years and I expect the same this year. I think this Century should again be treated as a “traditional” ride and given prominence on the Calendar.
This RTC ride will be in the history book as one not to miss… the century ride will be going over the new bridge at Hoover Dam! Hope you all like heights!
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/vivabikevegas/
Who is going to make it to Palm Springs?
I am , Rory and Vickie, Brian Tavoian. Anyone else?
Call me when you get to Palm Springs. Is anyone staying over Saturday night?
Yep – I’m ready to dirty up my bike on Saturday and go for a road ride, too.
I also have Friday (Feb 5th) off if any one would like to do an EASY road ride in the middle of the day, weather pending. Give me word…
Tuesday, February 2: I rode the Gould’s Rim and found the lower section rideable with just a few soft spots. But from the corral on up is a muddy mess. I suspect the upper JEM is in the same shape.
showed up at Bloomingtons’ ManOwar park Sat. @10am. the only one. All alone, sniffled, called, no answers, got punk’d. Looked around, a couple of tri-guys showed up, introductions commenced, we got on with it, met some more tri-guys
could it be Bazaroworld! maybe these S.U.Tri-guys are nicer than the C.C.Bi-
guys, gave it a whirl, had a great tough almost 50mile ride. Turn’d a Punk’d
day into a Slam Dunk Day!………….thanks
Trail Update January 31, 2010: I rode both the barrel roll and rim runner trails in Santa Clara on Friday and they are in great condition. Rim runner is alittle more “wet”, but nothing sticks to the tires.
St. George Trail update 1/21/10. We’ve had 2 solid days of rain and none of the Green Valley/ Santa Clara Trails will be ridable for awhile. We rarely get rain like this. When I walked in my backyard, I sunk in about 8 inches, its that soggy. There has been no snow and the temps seem warm, so the paved trails are always an option. The Snow Canyon Parkway/Hwy 18 loop is a good one during weather like this. If anyone attempts Church Rocks, let us know the trail conditions. Thanks.
Some of us are heading back down to ride the great Santa Clara trails on Saturday(see the trail description on December 19th on the club calendar). We’ll ride Rim Runner first, then Sidewinder and Barrel Roll. The tentative meet time will be about 10:30 at the Barrel Roll trailhead, and 9:30 at the New Harmony Texaco where we can set up carpooling maybe. If you’d like to join us please respond here on the Impromptu section. You can also call John at 435-865-9648 Saturday morning for last minute info if you’d like.
Steve Walters
Hi Steve: I’m planning on it. It looks like it’s supposed to be clear the next couple of days, including Saturday, so trail conditions should be good. I’ll meet you down there. Joe S. wanted to do a mtn bike ride too, so I’ll call him with the invite. I leave my computer at 3:30 on Friday, so would you or John please call me if there are any last minute changes. If anyone wants to share gas from Cedar, please call me at 531-9605.
I rode these trails Thursday afternoon (it rained-sprinkled on Wed) and they are excellent! It will be a good weekend!
On Saturday the 9th of January I rode the JEM trail and found favorable trail conditions, NO mud. The upper end has been very muddy, and is rutted in some areas but it is in satisfactory shape. Thanks to Stavros for his trail report a couple of weeks ago, it saved us from trying something that would cause resource damage. Tread lightly!!
correction for Colleen, it’s Steve M, not Steve L, the M is for medium! not little
I will be riding Church Rocks today if anyone is interested. We will be at the trail head at 2:15 ready to ride. If you are interested come join Brent and I. Let me know if your planning on joining us call or tex me at 590-3732 RR
Too bad I didn’t read Craig’s JEM conditions before I tried to ride it today…yes, it’s too muddy. I made it up as far as the rock quarry then got sunk in the muck…so I had to ride on the roads, they themselves were still quite wet, but packed down enough in most places to ride. So unless you like mountain biking on roads, choose race course, or Prospector…
Go to my comments in the “Scheduled Ride updates” to read about the trail conditions in St. George for the weekend of Dec 19, 2009
Consistent with Jeff and Steve’s notes, the snow is now gone from the JEM, but it’s still too muddy to ride the top. I tried it clockwise and counterclockwise, just for fun, but it was just as muddy from either approach!
Just FYI: We tried to ride the Bear Claw Poppy trail Thursday, Dec 10th at around 3 pm. We parked at the trailhead near Navajo Drive in Bloomington. The first 1/4 mile of trail was packed and ridable, but beyong that, its pretty mushy. We turned around so we wouldn’t damage the trail. We saw one dude come out covered in mud, and his tires were “caked” in mud and wouldn’t turn anymore. He was carrying his bike! I’m sure he rutted the trail in the process
. So we rode the dirt road near there, boring but ridable as it has a top bed of gravel. I just want mention the trail conditions here in St. George in case anyone is thinking of riding here this weekend. Church Rocks may be a better option??? -Jeff
I rode the Hurricane Rim Thursday afternoon and almost all of my ride was on snow! 2-3″ of it. There’s snow everywhere right now, and it’s not just covering Goose and LC, but the JEM, Hurricane Rim, probably the Bench. I think the only Mt bike riding for the foreseeable future will be at Church Rocks. I think I’ll be doing quite a lot of road riding myself.
Steve W.
Hey – for the record – I had people suck my wheel, too!
Yes you did! I must thank Brian for slowing enough to pick me up when I’d fall off your pace…so I wasn’t left in limbo…which usually caused a look back and slowing on your part so we could latch back on. So thank you too Lasse for facing that headwind most the way home and allowing me to tag along. I didn’t take one turn up front the whole way back (just hanging on for dear life). I know you mean well…tough love…tough love…most of the time I appreciate your tough love…
I have to shout out to our VP and Little Steve M……….but for your draft, I never would have made it home on Saturday (5th). I would be a frozen carcass on the side of the road at Dammeron Valley. THANK YOU! I promise to get in better shape as to stop embarrassing myself
You guys are the best! At least some people in this club will let you suck their wheel!
How come I get all the blame? If Brian would just learn not to stay so close, I wouldn’t be “provoked”. At any rate, I’m ever so grateful when people show up on a cold day. I have a sneaking feeling I would’ve turned back to go home if I was the lone person showing up. Let’s keep this up! (Next week is Mesquite!!!)
had a great club ride with CCCC royalty today, the pres. wouldn’t ride with us but at least the VP would! It was cold on the Veyo loop but that was much nicer than the horrific headwind Bruce and I experienced last Sun. going up, got light head-
ed (with no beer [until we finished]). The locals were still talking about that wind at the Veyo station.
I don’t think Lasse is capable of riding with people. If you stay on his wheel he’ll keep picking up the pace until you drop off…then he may or may not come back for you. It was a great ride though. Thanks. Sorry we ended up zooming at the end. Lasse figured you had a good enough group & Bri was anxious to spell off his parents from babysitting so they could head back up to Logan. I didn’t want to be “lost in limbo” so I just hung on for dear life.
Why are you riding your bike. It’s Hunting Season!!!!
I’m off work at 1:00 tomorrow, Thursday the 3rd. I can go road or mountain if I have some company – from 1:00 and on. My cell: 590 0196
Lasse
I’m planning on going out to Three Peaks tomorrow (11/20) about 10am to ride for a couple of hours. If anyone wants to come let me know.
I am going out on an EASY ride again, tomorrow Fridaay Nov 20 some time after 1:00. I would like your company and promise to wear my helmet!!!
I rode the Red Cliffs/Church Rocks (Prospector) trail on Saturday (11/14) after the rain. It was firm but not wet with no loose sand. There were no post holes from horses so conditions were as good as this trail gets.
I love this trail but have avoided it because the horses seem to ruin the trail. Good to hear its smoother again, I may go back.
Good news. The rain stopped about 11 am. I rode the Bear Claw Poppy/Stucki springs trail this evening. The rain got rid of the 2 inches of powder on the trail, yet the ground was firm. No dirt stuck to the tires or damaged the trail, so it looks like it will be a good weekend to ride in the St. George area if you get the chance. Happy riding!
Hey everyone, it’s Friday Morning, Nov 13th. I just want to make everyone aware that it is raining right now in St. George. The trails need it badly here, but you may want to think about where to ride over the weekend. I’ll leave another comment this afternoon for a weather update.
Thanks for the update Jeff,
Steve
Hi Lonnie, have you gotten any new/additional feedback?
I am going out for another easy ride tomorrow, Wednesday 11th. Some time after 1:30 pm, but can be later, just not earlier. Would love some company.
Lasse
I didn’t know you could ride “easy.”
I’ll go if you’ll tow Riley!
sorry, i couldn’t wait…i had work sprinkled in with an alleged Holiday. Ended up sneaking out for a quick blast up Minersville Hwy.
I am going out for an EASY ride tomorrow, 10-3-09, some time after 1PM. Any takers?
Respond or call me @ 590 0196.
Lasse
Unfortunately for me…I didn’t get out too ride yesterday, but man what a gorgeous day.
Lonnie, I like the idea of bringing back the Sunday AM ride. We had some very enjoyable rides when we used to meet at the Lighthouse coffee shop.
I’ll stay tuned to this feed.
I think this is a fine idea. I ride every Sunday anyway, and I’d like to join others for some of these rides. It seems to me the ‘Impromptu Rides’ comment section would be a great tool for setting up these rides.
Steve Walters.
I’ll be heading out to ride Rockville Bench tomorrow, leaving the New Harmony area at about 10:00. If anyone would like to come along reply here, or email at steve@stevewalters.com.
Steve W.
I’m trying to get an email out to everybody, but just in case…We are doing the Veyo ride Saturday. Meet 9 am at Brian’s shop. It may be on the cool side, but nothing s-c-a-r-y or anything. We should be a good group as we have some of our St.George riders joining. Bloomington Park @ 10:00 or so. SteveM and I will be race leaders.
“race leaders”…is this a typo Lasse, or a Freudian slip??
A play on words (accusations) I’m sure.
Colleen will be there, Matt Bracken and some tri club members…Jamie (new tri club pres.)
Bri and I will be there for a change
In other words…come out! There will be plenty of us to suffer with. (I’m wondering if my mommy butt will make it up that hill…it’s been that long…) Vicki? Shelley? Everyone…C’mon!
Crystal was the ride leader for the night…Steve, Jeff and I had a great workout in cyclo-cross. (I’m not too happy about this snow interrupting the LAST weeknight ride of the season!)
Well, Tim shouldn’t have a problem getting a ride leader sub for tonight’s ride with the waether all white and looming. Time to check out the booties, gloves and face masks. Brian’s got it all in stock, so… I have to work as usual, but did spend an hour on the trainer just to see if it worked. It did.
wouldn’t you know it…the Dr. wants me to have one more day of rest to my shoulder. leaning forward, going as fast as i do, would put to much stress on my fragile stitches. He wants me to hold off until Wed/Thurs…so sad…and such a LOVELY DAY OUT THERE!!!
It’s about time to start riding indoors…HIT.
Well, wouldn’t you know it – I don’t have to work that shift, anyway, so now I am doing the St. George ride. I’ll be at the bike shop at 9m and hope to see you there.
Lasse
I’m happy for you…unfortunately Dr. Hansen is discouraging me from riding until at least Tuesday of next week when I have my follow-up visit.
Until then, I’ll most likely heed his recommendation. I may have to get someone to take over Tuesday night as well.
I have to work Sat morning, so I can’t do the RR Vejo loop in St. George. If anyone is up for a ride(Kolob?) at about 1 pm, I’d love to have some company! I’m starting from my home.
Lasse
It looks like it’s going to be a nice day at Little Creek this Saturday. A couple of us from New Harmony will be heading out at around 10:15 or so. We might have room for one or two other cyclist, although I’m not sure about this right now. If you would like to carpool, or just follow us if you haven’t been to LC before, reply here, or send me an email at steve@stevewalters.com. We will also make a quick stop at Over the Edge in Hurricane on the way.
Steve
Great Lonnie.
Yes, New Harmony Texaco at 10:15. I’ll get in touch with more details after I talk with John. He’s out of town right now.
Steve
I just want you guys to know I put on my rain gear and went out for 25 miler today. It was wet! I count on you guys showing up at 5 pm and do your duty tonight. Surely, If I can go 25 miles alone in pouring rain, you can do it as a group! Just thought I’d throw this out as a little motivator.
Lasse
We are proud of you Lasse. Unfortunately, weather, hunt and playoffs have culminated in a ride cancellation tonight.
For our show and go Road Ride Saturday 17th – let’s meet at 930 at the Bike shop and do the Kolob ride. That little extra 30 minutes makes for a lot nicer temperature. I’ll probably show @ 9:00 anyway, just to inform.
Lasse
sounds good…i have every intention of being there unless my Ca guy wants to close tmrw instead of Monday.
Steve W and John are heading to Little Creek Saturday morning. We’ll be leaving the New Harmony area at 9:00 and will be at the Little Creek parking area at 10:15. And we’re doing the full loop out to North Point. If you’d like to join us let me know. Leave a comment or you can email me at steve@stevewalters.com
Steve
Robert,
What time is your group riding JEM Saturday? If I can work a sitter I may grab my brother and try to join you guys.
Hey Hey I am heading out for a ride tomorrow morning (Friday 10-02-09) around 8 or so if anyone wants to go. Time can be discussed as well as distance.
Some of us are heading up into the high country to check out the leaves. Meet us at 10:00 at Cedar Cycle. We will probably ride Navajo Lake and the VRRT.
I’m liking this…I’m ready for Portland…did you already go? Ha!
Riding at 3 Peaks this afternoon, weather permitting. Will start at 5 if anyone wants to join.
No Portland, it’s going to rain tomorrow. Any other ideas?
When doesn’t it rain in Portland, Whimp?