CBaron Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Hello all, I've not seen much EB talk over here....I don't know if its lack of interest or quiet stealth training?? But one think I DO KNOW FOR CERTAIN is that if you plan to ride the EB, then familiarity with Thumper can go a long LONG way! This coming Saturday is your big opportunity to get out here for an official EB Thumper Pre-Ride. If you should up and join in with us not only will you get to follow along the official Thumper EB route, but you can get some really good trail-info that will help you 'know things' come EB day. Hope you see you there! -CJB _______________________________________________________ Official Thumper EB Pre-Ride: THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 15th Meeting location: Duck Pond in Arboretum (behind Renaissance Hotel). Meeting time: 8:45am (w/roll out at 9am) Route Plans: Leave Duck Pond and head down 360 to Spicewood. Then ride over to St Eds first, then over to Youpon and up to Thumper for a civilized lap. We will do our best to stop at some of the "confusion spots" and give insight into the route. But I can't 100% say that this is a 'no drop ride'; it is nearly impossible to pull that off at Thumper. Be fully prepared to be self-sufficient, even though we won't plan to go fast. I may potentially be doing some more markings and trail adjustments during this ride. Previous years Strava route: This can give you a basic idea of the Thumper-St Eds ride/distance/time https://www.strava.com/activities/1197925764 If you have any questions or comments, then please post them up. Thanks -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AustinBike Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Sadly I did not train at all this year so I have to pass. Gonna be in Bentonville anyway. Almost ride thumper this morning but I was on a rigid singlespeed so I opted to pass. Weirdly I miss riding thumper and might head over there in a week or so, it's an acquired taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I really want to ride it but these days I’m struggling on the MTB even at Walnut. I’m not sure what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 hours ago, AntonioGG said: I really want to ride it but these days I’m struggling on the MTB even at Walnut. I’m not sure what is going on. Sometime it happens. I felt absolutely terrible on my Thursday ride. 4 hours ago, AustinBike said: Sadly I did not train at all this year so I have to pass. Gonna be in Bentonville anyway. Almost ride thumper this morning but I was on a rigid singlespeed so I opted to pass. Weirdly I miss riding thumper and might head over there in a week or so, it's an acquired taste. Thumper is in pretty good shape right now. I'd wager one of the best times to make a lap out there is post-EB after all the traffic has made its way through there. Especially if we happen to get a little rain soon. Later, CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 12 hours ago, AntonioGG said: I really want to ride it but these days I’m struggling on the MTB even at Walnut. I’m not sure what is going on. Did you have covid? I know a lot of people who find that the hangover from covid runs significantly longer than expected if they got back to riding too quickly afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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