http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/index.php phpBB3 RSS Builder Pittsburgh Off Road Cyclists ruthslp
Forum: General
Date: 2012-05-17

heading to this pretty soon as well. as a long weekend, plus the 9 hours driving.....
but this is 75% off road, 56000 climbing. 350 miles.

this route is really pretty cool, includes some really nice singletrack, the Snake Creek ridge, and lots of rough doubletrack along the rest of the Pinhoti. Great views if you hit them in the daytime, and of course miles of gravel grinding and a few long paved mountain climbs....lots of remote GA mountains....and you cross the ridges where the AT goes thru about a zillion times

same as last post, except this takes longer & will need a little sleep
packing is slightly more for the extra time and long mileages between actual on-route refuels.

no idea what my pace will be this time, whatever i can do.
evac is easier here, there is a company we can use that does not charge too much to help out.....
although a shuttle needs to be set up which is a PITA.....

same thing, should be totally self sufficient with your bike stuff, and i dont care if anyone goes faster or slower...
or if anyone wants to just check it out at my pace for company no whining.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3810&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af ruthslp
Forum: General
Date: 2012-05-17

pretty soon I am going to schedule a long weekend to get thru the Allegheny Mountains Loop (as boring as the roadie portions sound......) and was completely intending my best pace as totally solo....BUT so far, everyone else that has finished it has been riding with partners in one way or another (my opinion, that should be against the rules because if nothing else it greatly affects motivation, and um....coincidental drafting occurrances....., but the rules are for everyone to judge their own behavior....) SO, anyway, not knowing the route really at all, I am 'totally' guessing that i want to be done in 50-60 hours(???) I would probably be an avg pace overall ~10mph taking into consideration the pack weight, and i think it's 26000 climbing.....

anyone interested to try it out? this will be non-stop, ie: preferably no sleeping if possible, if naps these will be bivieed out only and probably in the day. All food will be cold/snacks unless the few spots we can grab food to go (no full on sit down stops for food). I do need to take off bike breaks at times for sore feet and dumb stuff like that:-(

i don't really care if anyone is faster/slower than me, BUT must be self sufficient, know your bike is ready, and prepared for your mechanicals & know how to eat (ie: if not, you need your own plan for an evac as i will also have my own).....i can help with the packing....]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3809&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af Cycle Burn
Forum: General
Date: 2012-05-16

At the end of this mountain biking event you could be taking home SIC prizes!!!

Cycle Burn proudly presents the Cycle Burn Challenge charity event and competition.　The challenge is simple: you and your riding buddies crank out as many mountain bike rides as possible in 32 days while raising donations for LIVESTRONG.

- Begins July 15 and ends August 15
- Open to mountain bikers from all states of all skill levels
- Choose a division that best matches your teams skill (Expert, Sport, Beginner, Veteran, Women's, Junior, Tyke)
- Teams in each division with the most donations and/or ride points take home top prizes!!

- Here’s several prizes to be awarded!!!!
- Mountain Biking trips to Canada from Boreale
- GoPro Helmet Cams
- Sunglasses from Oakley, Smith Optics and Assos
- Lighting systems from Baja Designs
- Loki Hoodies
- Tons of cycling clothing from Yeti, Gore, Smith Optics
- High Sierra Backpacks
- AND MORE …
- PLUS --- Be one of the first 400 competitors to register and receive a ONE year free subscription to Dirt Rag magazine!

Look up cycleburn as a website for more information and to register today!]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3808&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af sharp
Forum: General
Date: 2012-05-14

I think it has something to do with a girls barber....but I'm really not sure.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3798&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af BenStaud
Forum: Trail Maintenance
Date: 2012-05-10

We will be holding a trail workday at Bavington on Sunday May 20th starting at 10 AM. We will be meeting at the 5-Points parking area. Please feel free to contact me or check the PTAG website for more information.
Ben]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3533&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af ryandunba29r
Forum: Buy And Sell
Date: 2012-05-09

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/3005968547.html

best way to reach me is ryanfdunbar@hotmail.com

Thanks guys!]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3807&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af eas5468
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-09

Anyone ridden South Park or Settlers Cabin since the rain? Or any guess if it will be too muddy to ride?]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af fredzy
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-05-09

I didn't see anything here on PORC about this, I just recently learned about it myself: The Wheel Mill Indoor MTB Park.

Google it, I can't post links.

Harry Geyer is having a go at a Rays MTB type business in Homewood. 80,000 sq ft. I'd really like to see it take off.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3806&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af badassbassangler
Forum: Trail Maintenance
Date: 2012-05-07

Thanks gh313. I rode singletrack out there, and found a new trail too. Plenty enought to keep me busy for an hour or two after work.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3801&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af robertt
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-07

More work then U will ever know !]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af iamtheyeti
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-06

Thanks, I ended up going to Boyce since it's close to home, and I figured if Frick was good then Boyce probably was too. Conditions were the best I've seen in a long time there. Mostly dry, a few slick corners, and one muddy spot that I came across. Not to grown in yet either. In fact, looks like someone recently did some trimming at the beginning of the "bowl" section. Note: looks like there may be some jaggers laying around from the trimming so watch out for flat tires.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af gearhead313
Forum: Trail Maintenance
Date: 2012-05-06

I've ridden all those trails before.. they're more quad/dirtbike stuff IIRC instead of mtb single track. You could try to look up the areas on the allegheny county assessment sight...?]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3801&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af swhile
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-05

Conditions are awesome. Rode the North Park pool loop this evening.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af kmoses
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-05

Frick is fine. Only a couple puddles. Rode there this morning.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af iamtheyeti
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2012-05-05

Did anyone get out and ride today? Where did you go? What were conditions like?

I'm looking to get in a ride tomorrow morning, and was hoping for some news on what it's like out there.

Thanks...]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3805&sid=10209aafa0e671d2f3c72ad19759d7af