TAF Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Starting a new topic for EB pre-rides. Cody will likely lead Thumper pre-rides, and anyone who wants to lead (or request) others can post up here. We will be marking the turns in the Green Belt with yellow bio-degradable tape as soon as it's dry enough to do so. Some tape is already up. - Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Of all the trails, Thumper is the one where pre-rides would help me the most as I'm the least familiar with that trail. Will the Green Belt route be described anywhere so we don't have to depend on tape that could get taken down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, Albert said: Of all the trails, Thumper is the one where pre-rides would help me the most as I'm the least familiar with that trail. Will the Green Belt route be described anywhere so we don't have to depend on tape that could get taken down? There's a gpx of last year's route available. Not everyone uses the same names, so I may well get corrected on this, but the current route is Main Trail, turn right up Rudy's, left down Wall (?), back to Main Trail, cross the creek at Roots (?), climb EZ Up to the gravel pit, down Jedi (?) and Mulch Hill to the dam, climb out at the HoL. Not sure what happens if the creek is too high to cross - maybe someone can post up with a simple re-route option - perhaps involving the new concrete path, if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Sunday Oct 7th. Wheels down 8am. Start at Walnut Creek pool parking lot. Ride to City Park. Complete 1 lap. Ride back to Walnut. Complete 1 lap. Be prepared to ride for around 5 hours and climb / walk all four major road hills on the EB route. I don't have a GPS file. I don't know my average speed. I will not try do drop anyone, but I'm not a babysitter. Post up if you plan to attend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJD Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 12 hours ago, knifezilla said: Sunday Oct 7th. Wheels down 8am. Start at Walnut Creek pool parking lot. Ride to City Park. Complete 1 lap. Ride back to Walnut. Complete 1 lap. Be prepared to ride for around 5 hours and climb / walk all four major road hills on the EB route. I don't have a GPS file. I don't know my average speed. I will not try do drop anyone, but I'm not a babysitter. Post up if you plan to attend. I'll join. I've been doing veggie EB rides the last several weekends -- looking forward to adding some trail time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I will be on a blue Chumba SS. See you wheels down at 8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Lots of rain last night. Ride is cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I've been nursing back issues for about 3 weeks now. But I just got back this evening from 3 days of riding in Bentonville and looks like I'm back on the mend! I need to get into work tomorrow and check my calendar but I'm CONSIDERING a Thumper Thurs ride this week. If that doesn't work (and maybe even if it does), I may be able to pull off another Thumper pre-ride this coming weekend too. If I can do a weekend ride, it will be either Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. I'm just putting all this out there so people can start to get a picture for what may transpire... Later, -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I could likely make a Thumper Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Thumper bad. Pre-ride good. I will try to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakalugi Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 7:08 PM, knifezilla said: I will be on a blue Chumba SS. That's aweSSome, welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakalugi Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 12 hours ago, CBaron said: I just got back this evening from 3 days of riding in Bentonville and looks like I'm back on the mend! Later, -CJB A dayuuum good 3 days of Bentonville!! IN for whatever Thumper ride you're rollin'. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 16 hours ago, CBaron said: I've been nursing back issues for about 3 weeks now. But I just got back this evening from 3 days of riding in Bentonville and looks like I'm back on the mend! I need to get into work tomorrow and check my calendar but I'm CONSIDERING a Thumper Thurs ride this week. If that doesn't work (and maybe even if it does), I may be able to pull off another Thumper pre-ride this coming weekend too. If I can do a weekend ride, it will be either Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. I'm just putting all this out there so people can start to get a picture for what may transpire... Later, -CJB Don't think you're hitting thumper this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJsnoozer Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 A dayuuum good 3 days of Bentonville!! IN for whatever Thumper ride you're rollin'. Thanks!Also most likely probably in for Thumper Thursdays.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 16 hours ago, CBaron said: But I just got back this evening from 3 days of riding in Bentonville and looks like I'm back on the mend! Um...I saw where you placed and who you placed close to. "on the mend" must mean something different to you than it does to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Thanks Brian, I ended up having a pretty good day. I rode more in my 3 days in Bentonville, than in the entire previous 3 weeks leading up to the event. I had even contacted the race director about moving my entry fee to next years race. But everything came out better than anticipated. -CJB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/7/2018 at 10:22 PM, CBaron said: I've been nursing back issues for about 3 weeks now. But I just got back this evening from 3 days of riding in Bentonville and looks like I'm back on the mend! I need to get into work tomorrow and check my calendar but I'm CONSIDERING a Thumper Thurs ride this week. If that doesn't work (and maybe even if it does), I may be able to pull off another Thumper pre-ride this coming weekend too. If I can do a weekend ride, it will be either Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. I'm just putting all this out there so people can start to get a picture for what may transpire... Later, -CJB Well, I don't think it wills uprise anyone that we won't be pulling of a Thumper Thursday ride tomorrow. But I just needed to come here and state it. That said, I've also recently discovered that I will be spending the entire day Saturday in San Antonio. Thus, a Thumper EB Pre-ride will need to take place on Sunday. Please stay tuned for the ride call details. (it will likely be afternoon, but I'm going to see if I could pull of AM instead) Post up if it matter to you. Thanks -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) I definitely like to perform my Sunday religious observance of sleeping late, so afternoon works great for me. Edit...although Austin is currently looking like 60% chance of rain for the weekend, so that's not great. Oddly Houston looks good this weekend, so that may be where I get my rides in. Edited October 10, 2018 by Barry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (I'm hoping to ride my road bike halfway to SA early Saturday AM) But if we can't pull of the Thumper pre-ride Sunday, then we can just keep trying Monday-Tuesday (preferable)-Wed-Thur.... -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 To keep this thread updated... I learned last night that we've got a kid's swim meet on Sunday morning, so Sunday afternoon will be the Thumper pre-ride. I'm still working out the details of start time and such. But, I'd like to target 3-4pm'ish. Due to the late afternoon start I think we'd leave from somewhere up on Jollyville (thus avoiding Spcwd Sprngs) and I'm unsure about St Ed's. I'd like to, but I also want us to be safe. Stay tuned, but tomorrow afternoon I'll have the details laid out in its own thread. Thanks, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Sunday, Nov 4th. Test your fitness and resolve with an EB pre-ride. Wheels down 8am. Start at Walnut Creek pool parking lot. Ride to City Park. Complete 1 lap. Ride back to Walnut. Complete 1 lap. Be prepared to ride for around 5 to 6 hours and climb / walk all four major road hills on the EB route. I don't have a GPS file. I don't know my average speed. I will not try do drop anyone, but I'm not a babysitter. Post up if you plan to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I'm into this preride. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Barry said: I'm into this preride. See you there. See you at 8. Anyone else wanna skip the Sunday Ridge Rider Ride and get some extra miles in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifezilla Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Rained pretty hard last night. I need the miles, so I'm still leaving at 8, but might end up not riding on the trails. The hilly road section took me 3 hours several weeks ago on the single speed. City Park may be good to go. You still up for this Barry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 It really did. It woke me up and continued for about 2 hours. Unfortunately I've had my fill of not riding singletrack the last couple of days. Were we the only two planning to do this ride? I think instead I'm going to head out to Pedernales for a good long ride on dirt and rocks. It looks like they missed most of the rain last night. Impromptu for sure, but you're welcome to join me if you'd like. I could pick you up at 8 at WC.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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