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Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-11

So I took a half day off work today (Thursday, March 11) because I'm suffering from some sort of stomach flu and periodically feel extremely miserable. But after some medicine and rest at home I thought I'd enjoy the sun with a nice drive over to Moraine to check on the snow conditions. And you CAN'T go to Moraine without taking a bike (just in case).

The parking lot is now passable. The powerline trail is mostly wet, some of it with standing water. I only had the time and energy for a short ride on the rocky loop closest to the Mt. Union Rd. parking lot. There was snow cover on only about 5% of the trail. Maybe another 20% was WET, too wet to ride. The rest was okay, with plenty of nice dry sections.

So if you're good about it you could probably get in a ride. Just don't be a dirtbag and ride through the standing water - it WILL leave ruts if there is dirt (not rocks) beneath it. The snow will likely be 99% gone by the weekend, but with rain forecast it's not like the trail is going to dry out. But if you're jonesin' to ride and won't have a fit if you have to walk past some wet spots it can be done.

And keep in mind that this was just on the small rocky loop by the parking lot. The big loop and the new stuff may well be wetter than this ultra-tough and rocky section.

I took my new Helmet Hero to try it out - but the batteries were nearly dead. So I took a few clips on my old el-cheapo and knocked together a super quick little vid to show conditions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpXu1F-UW10

Damn it's good to ride again. Been on mandatory overtime for nearly two months and I NEEDED to get out on the trails.

Steve Z]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2927 Anthony
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2010-03-10

Every - just wanted to give you a heads up, I just bought one of these on Amazon to start to train my vizsla on the bike and to also allow for her to come on rides with me and my wife on the rail trails. I figured for the $27 it cost on Amazon, it was worth a shot. She walks good on a loose leash and heels well, so I thought this might be the next logical step. I'll let you know how it goes once i get a chance to try it out.

http://k-9bikejogger.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2939 Shred303
Forum: General
Date: 2010-03-10

http://bike-pgh.org/2010/03/google-adds-a-bicycling-option-to-their-online-maps-in-honor-of-the-national-bike-summit/]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2970 chromagnus
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-09

Yep about a foot of snow on alexander ridge. Dont even try to drive back there as the road is not passable. I will probably try to check out the trails as soon as the snow comes off so i can give people an idea of what things are like. My guess is that the main parts of the trail will be rideable even though through the winter thaw cycle. I will give an update on what it looks like.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2927 swhile
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-08

On the road, I have been parking near the stoplight by the football field, riding up the hill past girl scout cabin & the golf course, a few back neighborhood roads off the flat part by the golf course, and either down past the B-ball courts or all the way out Brown Road past the nature center, then up the hill to the light house, road not plowed so back down, and loop around the lake back to the car. Not bad for a road ride, lots of climbing. 9 miles. I'm on a mt bike though, there is still a lot of salt and cinders on the roads.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2432 nomad
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-08

Yep moraine is pretty much unrideable was out yesterday (sunday) and attempted it and flailed, (what my riding probably looked like) but still had some fun.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2927 gearhead313
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2010-03-08

Ray has a pretty good thing going. Hopefully he's willing to disclose any secrets about what he went through to make it happen! Good luck!]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2966 Deluxe
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-08

Trails no good...but the roads are worse (lots of people crowding path around lake and potholes are a threat). Heard good things about Frick, but I have no firsthand knowledge. Rain in forecast this week so maybe that will take a few inches off the snowpack. Rays, Rays, Rays...]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2432 Jason
Forum: General
Date: 2010-03-08

That was sick!]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2969 Diamond Jim
Forum: General
Date: 2010-03-08

Very cool, but I come back to the question: Doesn't anyone in BC have a job to go to?]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2969 swampboy62
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-07

Just a quick update from Moraine. On Saturday March 6 there was between 4" and 10" of snow across the trail area, with no tracks whatsoever. And the parking lot hasn't been plowed.

Steve Z]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2927 Gregg3333
Forum: General
Date: 2010-03-07

Very cool trailer, enjoy.
http://vesrahsuzukioffroad.com/2010/02/ ... ike-thing/]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2969 b_heald
Forum: Ride Reports
Date: 2010-03-07

How are the trails in North Park? It was pretty warm today...wow I've been in Erie too long if I think 40 is warm.
But anyways, let me know how the riding is.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2432 eek3963
Forum: General
Date: 2010-03-06

Need Road Tires for Ride on Sunday 3/6 - Borrow or Buy
Doing a centurion ride and have commuter tires that aren't the best for this type of ride.

Let me know if I can borrow a pair or buy.

I live in the neighborhood of Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2968 PTAG
Forum: Advocacy
Date: 2010-03-06

6:30pm at the old bike pgh HQ in the Terminal Buildings on Carson st]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2967