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Finally got out and checked out all of these changes everybody's been talking about. I really need to get over to Candyland more often - love that stuff over there. Wish there was a way to tie Caddyshack in more easily - that's a really fun little out-and-back. Only downside today was coming across a guy riding Picnic on an eBike and dealing with the rocks that somebody keeps piling up at the bottom Dave's Glitch. For me the Glitch is all about the line. There's very little margin for error, but if you get the line right, it rides like any other g-out. Of course the line is different depending on which direction you're going. Wish folks would quit messing with it.

Aren't most downhill parks free if you ride up instead of using the lift?

You goin' out there at all next week?

Nice to see that they'll be offering a senior's discount!!!!!

That Thunderbolt definitely looks worthy of consideration. Anybody carry the RM brand around here?

Was thinking the same thing given his preferences. They really should deliver that bike in a carbon frame.

So you're saying that BKXC tamed it?

Ah yes ….. the era of creepy one-hit wonders!

Speaking of 80s Alternative

Ha I'm always getting them confused with The Cure! Both were great 80s Alternative acts.

Let's see / hear it man! Post it up here.

It will be fine. I'm not sure yet that I will be going but I will PM you if I do. Are you planning morning or afternoon?

Smooth like a fine whiskey ……..

Pardon this program interruption but it's time to funk things up!

Diggin' the jams!

Actually RPR will be fine. Not sure if folks remember the rains in Oct of 2015 during the Formula One weekend, but in some areas it rained 12" in 6 hours. They considered it a 2,300 year event. I had a buddy in town and we rode at RPR that Sunday after they had gotten 14" of rain over the prior 2 days, and it was perfectly fine. I'm planning to head out there this Sunday with my friend Jay from West Virginia who is here selling Xmas trees (Papa Noel).

Had my first ride yesterday with the Viper 9. Easily moved all of my gear over from my old Deuter pack, i.e. tube, multitool, tire tool, CO2 pump and cartridges. My phone fit perfectly in the lined outer pocket, I didn't even use the largest storage pocket that is adjacent to the bladder compartment, but it would work nicely for snacks and some extra clothing. The reason I jumped on this deal was the removeable waist straps. I've never liked using those and have had to cut them off of other packs. Even with my gear and the 2.5L bladder filled 3/4 of the way, the pack felt empty. Way lighter and more comfortable than any pack I've ever used. The flimsy bladder and smaller fill hole will take some getting used to since my Deuter pack had a much thicker Source bladder with a huge fill opening. Hopefully the flimsy Osprey bladder will stand up to getting folded and stuffed into my freezer between rides, which is what I do to keep from having to wash it all the time.

I rode Deception W-E and was on the look out for a lycra-clad, eightball-looking dude on a black Troy. Must have missed you! It was fabulous out there. Scored a PR on Deception without even trying, and also while dodging quite a bit of oncoming traffic. I'm going back out tomorrow afternoon for sure.

Simply chilling!

I've never found any reason to move away from 29" wheels with 2.35 or 2.4 tires. They do everything I need them to do and I've never felt like I'm missing out on any fun. My DT Swiss XMC 1200 carbon rims are 24mm internal and my Stan's Arch MK3 rims are 26mm internal. Both seem to be just fine for all of the riding I do.

I don't like to fall, but when I do fall, I like to fall like this!

Go with red and at least you'll look like a Christmas ornament!

The rocks on Double Down and the connector over to Rim were slick as snot this morning. I guess it was just due to a really heavy dew. After popping a spoke I went over and rode Peddlers, which was fabulous. Need to get my spoke replaced so I can get back out there tomorrow. Need to get over to Candyland since I haven't ridden those sections in a good while.

I highly recommend considering Carbon Fiber for those handles! BTW dude - way to wax poetic!

Been parking my car in the drive forever without incident. Only my wife's car gets the privilege of staying in the garage.