CT NEMBA Fall Fiesta 9/14

[gungywump]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;

[turch]

What the heck, why not? I've even been told that I can actually bring my bike.

[MMcG]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


Holy Crap this one snuck up on me. But I may attend.

Have to check on a few things first. You going Gungy?

[Jisch]

I'm going to try and go... Depends on some family stuff though. Anyone heard anything on the "epic"? I've sent a couple of e-mails and haven't heard back.

John

[gungywump]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


Holy Crap this one snuck up on me. But I may attend.

Have to check on a few things first. You going Gungy?


Yes, I plan to be in attendance with the rest of the N.H.B. crew. I usually ride this event on my SingleSpeed but, I may bring the DAWG instead.

[mtbtom]

Can you give people an idea on what the advanced course is like?

There was an EFTA race down there this year but reports said the course was pretty lame.

Basically looking for classic CT style singletrack :-), i.e. case mountain, Gay City type trails - Singletrack and rocks are good.

[I Are Baboon]

I CAN'T, dammit!!!! I will be in Anaheim on business from the 13th to the 19th. Well, I will be pulling away from my busy work schedule on Sunday to do some epic XC riding in the greater San Diego area. 8)

If the rain date is needed, I'll be there. Looks like it's shaping up to be another beautiful weekend though.

[turch]

If you havn't heard from Bob via email, it's time to pick up the phone. He's a real good guy.

[MMcG]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


Holy Crap this one snuck up on me. But I may attend.

Have to check on a few things first. You going Gungy?


Yes, I plan to be in attendance with the rest of the N.H.B. crew. I usually ride this event on my SingleSpeed but, I may bring the DAWG instead.


Gungy, I will do my best to be there. I'll keep an eye out for you, but I most likely will ride the intermediate loop.

Take care,

Mark

[EVIL BOTA]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


I feel so left out gungy!

I may attend . My boy has a football game,but they haven't given us a time yet. So we shall see..

[Phresh]

I will be there and would definitely be up for a 'forum ride'. Intermediate or Advanced? (...I'd be happy doing either) My only other question would be what time would people be heading off into the woods? When I went to Shenipsit I arrived too late and missed the boat. I do not want to make the same mistake twice.

[gungywump]

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


I feel so left out gungy!

I may attend . My boy has a football game,but they haven't given us a time yet. So we shall see..




Sorry,

Evil?, Knuck?, JimmyTwoTimes?, Buehler?, Anyone?, Buehler? . . .

[Jisch]

Here's a description of Pachaug from Bikerag.com - I've ridden Pachaug only once, got very lost and likely didn't ride what I should have. A marked route would be most excellent:

Pachaug is the largest state forest in the world.. OK in CT.. I have been here twice now and would agree with the rave reviews on the street.. In this area you have so many networks of trails - pachaug - nehantic - narragansett, plus many unmarked trails and fire roads.. The trails also link up with Arcadia if your really crafty.. The trails are somewhat hard to follow, hopefully bikerag can work on that with a good topo map.. The trails vary from rocky singletrack, rocky double track, really rocky double track, smooth single track through pine forests, even some good slick rock riding (short sections).. Not too much vertical, but very technical - I wasnt bored with too many sections and very little hike a bike SO FAR!! Mount misery is a must!! Nice views and wicked cool technical rocks - try it both ways!!

[gungywump]

Here's the rides:

Beginner:
http://www.ctnemba.org/FF03NOVLOOP.html

Intermediate:
http://www.ctnemba.org/FF03INTLOOP.html

Advanced:
http://www.ctnemba.org/FF03ADVLOOP.html

There is an epic by pre-reg only. Go to the CtNEMBA site and read the flier for more info.

Who's Going???

http://www.ctnemba.org/FallFiesta2003.html

Mass.?
New Hampshire?
Vermont?
Rhose Island and Providence Plantations?

No stupid Big Game challenges this year just plain good fun!!

NOO?, Todd@MtA?, SloMo?, AA?, Phresh?, Couch? J.T.?, McAskalot?, IAB?
We could make this a sweet forum ride. ;


Sounds like fun. However....

NOO = no can do!

1. I'm a little banged up and would only make the trip if I had the A game
2. I'll be celebrating a friends pending nuptials by participating in a festival of assorted activities commonly referred to as a bachelor party.

[sizlinseagulsoup]

I may head out there... carpool anyone?

[SloMoJo]

Alrighty, Mr GungyMan.

To celebrate your back doing so well, I'll use one of my last two "get out of jail free" cards and join you good people in CT this Sunday.

Is food provided or do we bring it? Any cost?
Will there be seasoned lamb and fire jumping?

I can carpool if interested. Live in Marlboro Mass just off the pike.

Bring on the fun!
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[turch]

Barbeque following the rides for NEMBA members. Others can join at the door. BBQ is a no frills burg/dogs/chick thing. BYOB, if you care to. Donations certainly will be graciously accepted.

[gungywump]

Alrighty, Mr GungyMan.

To celebrate your back doing so well, I'll use one of my last two "get out of jail free" cards and join you good people in CT this Sunday.

Is food provided or do we bring it? Any cost?
Will there be seasoned lamb and fire jumping?

I can carpool if interested. Live in Marlboro Mass just off the pike.

Bring on the fun!
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Whoo Hoo!
Even though I am nursing a verry sore wrist I will definately be there.


Big Game??
Where is Big Game??

[Big Game]

Easy Gungy. As you probably guessed, I am "behind the scenes" trying to organize a ride, specifically for renegade misfits (and no-so closeted roadies) like ourselves. Something like an four hour ride, but if there is cool stuff along the way to screw around on, we'll stop. Basically of good balance of freeride/x-c. If anyone is interested let me know. Will have a bailout point after two hours.

Gungy, is my eyesite failing me or did you neglect to invite PK and Z? Don't you think they should be there for the best mountain bike festival in World, ever? Don't they deserve to have some of the Dewser's fine, fine home cooking?

[gungywump]

Gungy, is my eyesite failing me or did you neglect to invite PK and Z? Don't you think they should be there for the best mountain bike festival in World, ever? Don't they deserve to have some of the Dewser's fine, fine home cooking?


WELL SOOOOORRRRRRYYYYY!!!

P.K.?, Z?, Raidair?, Snirch?, JustBill?, Jesus?, Clysdale?, HardtailSteve? Karen? . . . .

Any Members and Non-Members of NEMBA or any other organization, group, club??

Did anyone invite the christian group??
I am. Christian group are you guys coming?

[Z]

Gungy, is my eyesite failing me or did you neglect to invite PK and Z? Don't you think they should be there for the best mountain bike festival in World, ever? Don't they deserve to have some of the Dewser's fine, fine home cooking?


Awww shucks... well I was thinking of not going because I felt left out. :'( But now maybe I'll change my mind! (Have to check with my significant other first, though.)

What time are you heading out? It'll be a haul for me to get down there, so if it's too early I'm out.

Anyone doing the epic loop? How long is it? I'm interested in another epic mega ride fest like last weekend!!! Well, maybe not 8.5 hours, though. (Or the advanced loop sounds good, too.)

Sounds technical, nasty, and very very fun.

[steve_b]

P.K.?, Z?, Raidair?, Snirch?, JustBill?, Jesus?, Clysdale?, HardtailSteve? Karen? . . . .

I'd love to, but have a prior commitment. :(

[Big Game]

I didn't realize this, but according to a donut-loving crony of mine, who used to frequent these posts, I actually ridden a lot of Pachaug. Apparently, the epic loop Dewser (or whoever is responsible) laid out is very very similar to a loop we charted on his GPS last September. Interesting, very interesting. I'm not accusing the Dewser of anything (just yet), but we are watching him. And when he slips up --- POW! We are going to pounce and subsequently sue the spandex off of him for copyright infringment.

So anyway, Pachaug is sort of a haul for most of us in central CT, so I don't think we will start until at least 9, Z. I'm not sure were you are coming from (it is Gungy's job to stalk you), but my guess is that you can cruise down 395 and it would only take you 1 1/2 - 2 hours from the New Hampshire coast. If you can't make it until 10, I'm sure many others would be happy the ride was delayed an hour, so check with hubby. If we push it back until 11, we're seriously cutting into the drinking time. I'd prefer to be done by 1, possibly 2.

As for the riding, I remember long x-c trails where you can really put your groove on. There was this really incredibly narly singletrack that followed a stream that went on for like four miles. Totally bitchin'. As for natural stunts, I can't remember too many drops and such, but there was this cool roller I chickened out of last year. This year I vow to make it down, dead or alive.

[SloMoJo]

Bad news.
I blew it and reinjured my bad knee on yesterday's lunch ride. Probably a week before I can get back on the mountain bike. Sorry Gungy.

I'm just a no show again.
I'm not happy. :-[
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[radair]

Thanks for the invite, but the IMBA Epic consumed the last of my free weekends. Going to take the family to the Red Sox on Saturday to try to earn some back. GO SOX!

P.S. It is not "a haul" to anywhere in New England from Lexington, MA. OK, maybe Presque Isle, ME.

[turch]

Note that in the Event section that Dewser just rescheduled the Fall Fiesta based on weather threat. It is now planned for the following Sunday, September 21st.

[Phresh]

I just got a CTNEMBA email (from Dewser) that said this event is being postponed to the 21st due to the impending weather. I'm bummed because I can't make it next weekend...waaah!

[I Are Baboon]

Moved to the 21st, eh? That opens the door for me to attend.....


Sorry, Phresh. :-[

[Mt.A TODD]

New date opens a door for me too! ;D ;D ;D

[MMcG]

New date opens a door for me too! ;D ;D ;D


Awesome - get your arse down here then Todd! And bring the MM with ya! ;D

This rain delay rescheduling could actually help and provide people with a little more leeway in terms of planning to attend.

Justbill will you be able to make it? Perhaps some of the others who couldn't make it this Sunday can do next Sunday Hardtail Steve others?

Hey NhHiker and OldBroad - can you make the drive down for the day?

It would be super cool to see some of you guys that I met up in Bear Brook again.

IAB - what does MBC say about things??

I was originally going to head up to the Kingdom Trails (I think it was next weekend) to ride with Jollytime and others, but I want to spend Saturday with my Sons and then ride on Sunday so the CT-NEMBA Fest looks like the place to do that.

I sure hope Gungy and Big Game can make the new date.

Phresh, too bad you can't make it. It would have been good to hang with you again.

Hey NOO - will you have your A game in tact by then? If so, see if you can make it! :)

[gungywump]

New date opens a door for me too! ;D ;D ;D


Awesome - get your arse down here then Todd! And bring the MM with ya! ;D

This rain delay rescheduling could actually help and provide people with a little more leeway in terms of planning to attend.

Justbill will you be able to make it? Perhaps some of the others who couldn't make it this Sunday can do next Sunday Hardtail Steve others?

Hey NhHiker and OldBroad - can you make the drive down for the day?

It would be super cool to see some of you guys that I met up in Bear Brook again.

IAB - what does MBC say about things??

I was originally going to head up to the Kingdom Trails (I think it was next weekend) to ride with Jollytime and others, but I want to spend Saturday with my Sons and then ride on Sunday so the CT-NEMBA Fest looks like the place to do that.

I sure hope Gungy and Big Game can make the new date.

Phresh, too bad you can't make it. It would have been good to hang with you again.

Hey NOO - will you have your A game in tact by then? If so, see if you can make it! :)


NOO?
How About it? Don't worry about the A-game I'm nursing what I am coming to suspect may be a broken wrist. But, I'm not going to let that stop me!!

See Y'All on the 21st!

MMcG,

Thanks for your invitation. The choir season begins this week and I have 30 kids to help wrangle at the 9:30 mass. I could have come down late this week but next week i have a cookout.

sorry
bill

[steve_b]

Perhaps some of the others who couldn't make it this Sunday can do next Sunday Hardtail Steve others?

Dammit. :( Can't make this date either. Going to be at Six Flags riding coasters. This event kind of snuck up on me, and I didn't have time to plan for it. (I'm still trying to work in a Soapstone / shinipsit ride this year). NEMBA fest is looking like a strong possibility, though.

[MMcG]

Perhaps some of the others who couldn't make it this Sunday can do next Sunday Hardtail Steve others?

Dammit. :( Can't make this date either. Going to be at Six Flags riding coasters. This event kind of snuck up on me, and I didn't have time to plan for it. (I'm still trying to work in a Soapstone / shinipsit ride this year). NEMBA fest is looking like a strong possibility, though.





Steve,

I suspect Jisch or perhaps Jollytime could help serve as a Soaptsone guide for ya! I shouldn't speak for either one, but I know JT is an awesome guy and I'm sure Jisch is too.........try contacting them.

[MissJean]

"Hey NhHiker and OldBroad - can you make the drive down for the day?"

Hmmm...... We won't be able to make the nemba fest this year >:( (nhhiker's family reunion is that wkd), so maybe the CT Fall Fiesta will be the next best thing.

[MMcG]

"Hey NhHiker and OldBroad - can you make the drive down for the day?"

Hmmm...... We won't be able to make the nemba fest this year >:( (nhhiker's family reunion is that wkd), so maybe the CT Fall Fiesta will be the next best thing.



Come on down to CT then!! ;D

[EVIL BOTA]

Well I won't be there either. I will be going under the knife on the 18th..I don't think stitches will be out by then..

I will be @ mt case hopefully Oct. 5th
I have to check out some ct terrain. :

[MMcG]

MMcG,

Thanks for your invitation. The choir season begins this week and I have 30 kids to help wrangle at the 9:30 mass. I could have come down late this week but next week i have a cookout.

sorry
bill


Bill sorry you can't make it - would have been great to have you there.

Hope all is well!

Mark

[Jisch]

Steve,

I suspect Jisch or perhaps Jollytime could help serve as a Soaptsone guide for ya! I shouldn't speak for either one, but I know JT is an awesome guy and I'm sure Jisch is too.........try contacting them.


I am an awesome guy too. HTS - anytime you want to ride Shenipsit, I know the trails and would love to show you around. It would be easy to wring out a 20 miler there!

John

[Big Game]

I'm out. The MS Ride is a happening next weekend. Hmmm. Maybe someone can sneak out and change the course directions so it runs by Pachaug.

[splat]

I'm not sure if I can make this new date. the tripple basin blast is the day before that. anyone else doing the triple basin blast ?

[steve_b]

anytime you want to ride Shenipsit, I know the trails and would love to show you around. It would be easy to wring out a 20 miler there!

Sounds great! Now all I have to do is find a weekend day that's free! ??? Maybe we could get the other CT NEMBA "locals" to join as well?