mtnbiker66

You know who you are. Use this thread to discuss any details..............

Dannihilator

Have fun you guys.

mtnbiker66

I will say that I have not done much riding lately(work deadlines). I'll be getting killed by all you good riders. I've spent the last few days in Charelston SC working on my cardio.......

never

This is a shuttle only trip...right? I should be bringing the V10 instead of the Coiler...shouldn't I?

MattP.

Ummh, excuse my ignorance, but is their any other kind of riding?

8"+ travel bikes!

cryptid01

Rgr that. We're bringing a long bed F150 and a 12' trailer.

BTW, anyone got a spare fork? I blew the rebound cartridge in my 66 and marzocchi is apparently evacuated due to fire...

mx_599

i wish i could go.

by the time i could go, it will no longer be an annual event...only a legend

santiago

mx_599

in a sick way, i think these guys just like to make the rest of us envious of their awesome outings every year.

hehehehe

then, to drive the blade even deeper, they post photographic evidence.

never

That's all I have been doing lately...but I'm only running 7.5" in the front (does that still count?).

never

Seriously? I was planning on bringing the Coiler but just discovered an issue...it'd be easier to bring the V10 but it'd be fun if we ONLY go down!

dminor 

Indeed. To add insult to injury, never is bailing from the frosty Northland leaving me stuck up there wondering whether I should have brought my bike or my skis

Have a blast you guys. Wasn't gonna happen for me this year; but it's not going to stop me from dreaming of next.

What's it for, gastro? I imagine an inverted 8" dual-crown is overkill?

Cyclist30907654

D, we should just start one for West Coast.

mx_599

it just won't be the same as what appears to be a dynamic group of individuals

dminor 

I am in the initial planning stages of a West Coast Spring Forum Ride. Fall doesn't work around here because of the often-still-extreme wildfire danger around here (read: no campfires and such).

I've picked 66's brain about this before and I think I can make it do-able. I've figured out two or three good venues; one day of trail riding and a splinter-group to attack the downhill courses of Beacon; another day of trails at Mount Spokane. Camping aplenty on the Minor homestead, both primitive/tent and semi-RV-friendly (power/water but not sewer).

That's what I'm toying with.

never

Hey, I tried to help!! If this is any help...it's mint out here right now (supposed to be around 20C tomorrow) but a cold front (with some precip) is supposed to be moving in by the end of the week.

never

Whistler, Whistler, Whistler...that should be the venue for a western forum ride! I'm going to be out there next year around Crankworx with a group of about 10 people. Plus we can throw a few days hitting the Shore too...

dminor 

It should be! I'd still like to do a camp-based one sometime to help keep the costs for everyone down. We were up in June and, despite a bit of sogginess, it was a blast. I really want to try the CBC too. Might just have to be a western BC thing.

Hey, I KNOW you tried, never. And, yeah, my wife was telling me the temps today and this week up there and, well, this would have been the week to be up there. Looks like the cold front's gonna sweep in right around check-in time. Ah well . . . .

never

Remember Maelstrom said he would provide lodging at his place and feed everyone as well...that'll definitely keep costs down!

You'll have to make a trip back next year during the riding season. Lots of fun trails nearby if you want to ride up as well as down, plus some great shuttle locations, and several sweet resorts within three hours from the city (including Kickinghorse, Panorama, Fernie).

mtnbiker66

It looks like we are going to have quite a few riders this year. We can work out the rides however you guys want too. We can split up for some as well,some can shuttle and some can pack in the miles.It's raining now(through thur.) but it looks like sunny and highs in the mid to upper 60's.

Gastro, don't be a sissy, bring the Enduro.

born2bahick

Have a blast guy's! I think it's your skills I'm envious of, not the good time you'll have!

cryptid01

Yes, but you know where there is mtnbiker66, there will be climbing - most of the best stuff isn't shuttleable anyhow (but some of it is, muahahaha).

Thanks for the offer dminor - I imagine I'll be able to figure something out on this end though.

66, please get out on Spence/Trace with a leaf blower before we arrive. Thanks.

junkyard

There best be some pictures posted for those of us stuck in the Northeast.

LowCel 

Unfortunately I'm going to have to back out. I'm stuck doing house stuff all weekend. I will be finalizing the details on my new home on Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday I will be working on remodeling the home I'm planning on selling to help pay for the new home. It looks like my much needed get away is going to be postponed. I don't think I am ever going to get a day off, I'm about ready to freaking explode!!!

dminor 

^^Ahh, but someday you will look back on all that work and say, "That was a freakin' lot of work."