Tuesday - 31 May - Pool Party at Missiles - CANCELLED

CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED

The pool is OPEN !! And its not that cold - your dick only shrinks to the size it was when you were 10!!
However, it might grow back if you come riding with my special guest.......let me know.......

PHOTO REPORT - Portail de Fully - Sunday May 29

The dancing fool...."we are going Ninering!"

Thinking;.....how long was the uphill again?

Almost there....?

Just about rideable....15% at 2.250m....I need air!

He is checking out the sticker on his frame...."Pedal damn it!"

A bit of snow riding was included in the fun!

Then....there is flowy single track.....for now...

Ohhhhh!

Photo, photo....

Let the party start....!

The first 3 switchbacks done....Missile;"Is that it?"

And 78x more to come...who said steep?

Nascar in full concentration!

An easy moment....

Look fruit juice trees!

Double load for Nascar on the way back....Missile our thoughts are with you.

We hope to see the chicken suit gone and the smile back soon!

Thanks for a great ride!

UPDATE - Portail de Fully - Sunday May 29!

Yes, you are invited to enjoy one of the best rides in the Valais! The Portail de Fully....for those who missed it last year...See the ride report here.

Latest update:

- Date Sunday May 29. Meeting at 09h00 Dorenaz telepherique!

- The weather looks excellent!

- Confirmed: Nascar, Missile and Dopey

- Unconfirmed: Labrico and Nameless

- Possible guest riders: Gaby + Friend, HP Serge

- We may do a XL version but it depends on time, legs, weather, group.

- Don't forget energy supplies (bars, H2O, etc.)

What, Where and When:

Dates: May 28 or 29 (weather permitting)...let me know what is your preference.

Time: 09h15 at the Dorenaz telepherique. If we are more than 4 I will reserve for 9h00. Be there well in advance to get your ticket and place in the cabin.

The ride: Portail de Fully....; x 1oo switch backs, superb single track and stunning views.

Rider level: 1.2oom climbing and technical challenging. This is not a ride for beginners!

Lunch: Will be enjoyed at: Relais des Chasseurs, Fully

What to bring:

- Fresh brake pads (and spare)

- Big balls...you will know why!

- Demi-tarif for the cable car

- A camera!

Blogger Problems - Comments

Some of you havent been able to post and even I hadproblems logging in and I'm the admin !!

What I did find is that Firefox worked for me and Internet Explorer didint 

The issue is well known - here is a message from the blogger site:

We're investigating an issue which is preventing login and comment posting for some users, and hope to have a fix released shortly.
Thanks for your patience in the meantime. — latest update on Tuesday, May 24, 2011"

FYI - Whistler Mountain Bike Park is Open

What can I say....I wish it was me and my Driver 8 where there.....

The new trail....!!

Joe's thank you for a superb ride and dine yesterday evening!

Here are the statistics and points recommendations:

Length: 28km

Climb: 900m

Average Moving Speed: 12.4 km/h

Trail: A new Labrico & Boumboum land descent!! :-)

Smile factor: XXXL

Views: A Jura red colored without clouds!

Longest commute award: Nameless and Missile, two weeks in a row all the way to the Saleve +1

Explorer award: Labrico and Boumboum for finding and building new trails...and cleaning them just before your friends arrive! +1

C'est la vie award: having diner on the balcony until 23h00! Labrico +0.5. The beers and wine tasted so good!

Food for thoughts award: thoughts or f.....ks, how to arrange lasagna for the boys! Nobody can do it like Labrico +0.5

Mr. Fixit: Missile for his mechanical assistance! +1

Quizing: Missile +2 points for answering....he was the only interested! Results see "Quiz"!

Thanks all for the smiles and high fives!

The fondue forks have arrived! I see a fondue ride coming soon......

Scores Update.....FINALLY!!!!

Badger Ride report

Ride Attendees: Dopey, Nameless, Missile, Boum Boum, , Labrico, Limoncello, Honey badger
Dinner Attendees: Dopey, Nameless, Missile, Boum Boum, Papy(dinner) , Labrico, Limoncello, Honey badger
Ride Leader: Boum Boum, Labrico- Thanks
Distance, 45 km (Burrow to Burrow )
Time:3h00
Accent : 600m (According to my Polar)
Ave speed: 16.1 km/h
Dinner menu: Thanks Miss Badger, Nonna Special Italian bolognaise
Points: Attending point to all, Hosting point to Honey Badger,
Mechanicals: Nameless gears.
Blood points, None
Late arrivals:……………………………ess?

Any DH soon ?

Quiz!

How many MTB rides did Dopey in the last 365 days?

Number of rides: 0.5 point = 115

Total distance (km): 0.5 point = 3.855 km

Total elevation gain (m): 0.5 point = 117.340 m

Average speed (km/h): 0.5 point = 11.2 km/h

A total of 2 points to earn! The answers will be given next Tuesdays ride.

Plus the pic of the week! In line with the quiz...watch the Garmin!

PS. Honey badger....where is the ride report?

Pepette New Kona

last saturday the 3DC's went for the Pepette new Kona innogurational ride. Beside a 3 points dive in the Versoix bis (the little bis beside the Versoir river) for Pepette (meme pas mal mais juste un peu mouillée et le Kona n'a rien), the ride was super for 3DC and his 2 girls Pepette and Kellydrinklikepapa. a 26.8 km ride for 108 m positive denivelation.

Scores....Updated

well not today.....but I havent forgotten....tomorrow I hope....

- Finale (only counts to the un official total)
- Easter Rides
- Dopey The Other way 'Round Ride
- Todays Badger Burrow ride....


Who will be winning - I know its not me any more......

Honey BADger Hosting 17 May 2011

Honey BADger Hosting 17 May 2011
Starting points
17H15 CAT office
17h35 The Honey badger burrow (http://maps.google.ch/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12+ave+des+amazones+Chene+bougeries&aq=&sll=46.362093,9.036255&sspn=4.055985,8.822021&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Avenue+des+Amazones+12,+1224+Ch%C3%AAne-Bougeries,+Gen%C3%A8ve&z=16
18h00 à la douane de Veyrier, Pedals clip in
Route : The famous, Claude surprise route
Dinner: Ms Honey BADger have agreed to cooking her special Italian secret Pasta and Sauce recipe. Please RSVP before Monday 17h00

Ride report - The New Way..?!

Joe's thanks for a pleasant Tuesday night ride and dine!

Here are the statistics:

Riders: Honeybadger, Limoncello, Labrico, Nascar and Dopey

Eaters: All but Nascar...he had to drive the airport shuttle

Duration: 2h30

Length: 23km

Height: 700m up

Speed: 13 km/h average

Max. speed: >55 km/h on a hard tail. Vive la GGD!

Last minute cancellation: Nameless

Talks: 29ers, Office s (upplies), South Africa, Next weeks ride, the others Joe's

Laughs: x 100

PS: Next week Honey Badger is hosting....no need to eat pasta for a week. I suggested we meet a Cat for a group pic. I leaf it to the Cat's to organize....

Paparazzi duty failed! So here is the pic of the week.....Are you biking to work?

Caterpillar Yearly MTB weekend - Crans Montana July 22, 23 and 24

Joe's,

I am happy to announce the dates and location for this years Cat MTB weekend! A new location once again...with new fabulous trails to discover, DH possibility and superb after ride possibilities!

Here are the details:

Location: Crans Montana

Dates: July 22, 23 and 24

Hotel: Lago Lodge

We have 1 big room on south side with nice view on the mountains and the lake, with salon and wireless by the reception.

Price per night: around CHF 50 per head but depending on the number of participants

Ride plan:

- Friday July 22nd - Downhill day!

- Saturday and Sunday...sweet single track trails in the Valais!

DH bikes can be rented at the Kona Bikepark. Two beds have been reserved for Thursday for DH-er Missile and Dopey. Any additional lodging request have to be submitted asap!

GPS tracks of the rides will be available before the weekend.

What to bring:

- A bike that is ready for the job!

- Cash so you buy your riding buddies lots of drinks

- Party boots

- Your digital recording device...

- A (small) head lamp....take it with you on the bike. Surprise!

- Demi-tarif for the train!

This page will get updated as we get closer.

Participants confirmed: Dopey, Nascar, Missile, Old Jo / Papy, Labrico.....We hope to see more of you! Make it possible.... :-)

Here are some teasers:

See trail options in Google maps!

Tomorrows ride - Tuesday May 10

Start: 18h00

Location: Cheserex city

Dinner: Chez Dopey

Ride: Jura, the new way around

Please confirm before noon...so I can cuisiner accordingly!

Sunday ride in the Jura with a nice lunch!

Here is my suggestion:

Departure: L'Asse train station

Time: 08h59 train or one earlier

Ride: Easy up and over through the Jura

La Givrine - Jura - Col de Marchairiuz (Lunch) - Back to L'Asse

Early lunch at the Marchairuz restaurant

Back in L'Asse no later than 14h00!

Missile...you are famous!

You are in the latest issue of Ride Magazine!

Vacation Rental in England....

Anyone who is interested in a nice place to stay in the south of England:

15'th Century town house in a cute sea-side town fully restored by my friends Christiane and Dominic.

The Old Place - Hastings (Brighton) England

661 Recon Helmet For Sale - 90 CHF White/Grey Size L

2011 661 Recon Helmet - Size L Sold Out On Chain Reactons (its highly recommended :-)
Why - it covers the back of the head better than conventional lids, lightweight and well vented

But its too big for my peanut sized head!

Cost 90.-CHF to anyone - (I paid 98+shipping+import !!)

No riding....time for the pic of the week!

...and we all know it!