Info:
- 18h00 departure...it's time to bring your lights. It will be dark when we return.
- Dinner chez Dopey afterwards
- Ride in Jura....Camel trophy or some like that.....something new will be included.
- Confirmation Tuesday at noon.....please.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Ride Request - Kettle Moraine - Wisconsin
So who is up for a 2 day ride in Wisconsin this weekend ??
The John Muir Trails and the Emma Carlin trail system is what I'll be riding.
This store has REAL bikes 29ers to rent... http://www.backyardbikes.com/Trails.asp
.....so I'll be riding a Niner Jet for the weekend......hope its a cool colour !!!
Anyway, let me know who is coming !!!
The John Muir Trails and the Emma Carlin trail system is what I'll be riding.
This store has REAL bikes 29ers to rent... http://www.backyardbikes.com/Trails.asp
.....so I'll be riding a Niner Jet for the weekend......hope its a cool colour !!!
Anyway, let me know who is coming !!!
The beautiful Voirons
Distance : 36km
Time : 2h39
Ascent : 649m
A nice place for our next barbecue
What can be so wide ?
Where is the trotinette ?
A sunset so beautiful !
Big wheel around small planet
JoBalls was cooking for 10 people, see what 4 can eat !
Another crazy evening...
Monday, 26 September 2011
Tuesday ride: 27 Sept - Voirons
Hi all,
I would like to invite you to ride the Voirons on Tues 27th Sept. I propose dinner at my place after the ride.
Papi, Boumboum and I scoped out the ride today... Lots of up and some great "happy mode" single-track downhill.
It's gonna be a long one, so I suggest everyone charge their lamps and attach them to their helmets / bikes! They'll be essential!
The weather looks great this week - so let's 'profiter' before winter sets in!!!
Plan is to meet at my place and start riding at 18:00 sharp: 791B chemin du Pont de Crevy, Veigy-Foncenex, France. Tel +41 79 734 5874.
Simon, please send this e-mail to all CAT bloggers / riders etc. I don't have everyone's e-mail address.
Please confirm by reply who can make it.
Thanks,
JoBalls
I would like to invite you to ride the Voirons on Tues 27th Sept. I propose dinner at my place after the ride.
Papi, Boumboum and I scoped out the ride today... Lots of up and some great "happy mode" single-track downhill.
It's gonna be a long one, so I suggest everyone charge their lamps and attach them to their helmets / bikes! They'll be essential!
The weather looks great this week - so let's 'profiter' before winter sets in!!!
Plan is to meet at my place and start riding at 18:00 sharp: 791B chemin du Pont de Crevy, Veigy-Foncenex, France. Tel +41 79 734 5874.
Simon, please send this e-mail to all CAT bloggers / riders etc. I don't have everyone's e-mail address.
Please confirm by reply who can make it.
Thanks,
JoBalls
Friday, 23 September 2011
Story about a rainy day
Sunday, 6am... Hubby silently gets up without waking his wife. He loads his mountainbike in the car and leaves.
When he gets to the trailhead it starts pouring rain. His morning is ruined so he decides to go home.
He arrives, undresses quietly, slips into bed, snuggles up to his wife and whispers in her ear:
- It's raining buckets.
And she replies:
- Ah, when I think of that jerk out riding his bike!
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Gorges Du Nozon- Ride Report
Riders: Beau-Jo-Lais, Missile, Dopey, Nameless
Distance 22km, 550 m
A fine first outing with some great single track and abuse by the local population
of Romainmotier. Who could ask for more
Riders: 1 point
Organiser: 1 Point - Beau-Jo-Lais
Additional
The "Vaud Tourist Office" Award - Beau-Jo-Lais +1 additional for a first ride in the Lausanne area
The "Late Show" Award : Missile for being 25 minutes late -0.5 points
thats all folks...Dopey....feel free to add photos!!
Distance 22km, 550 m
A fine first outing with some great single track and abuse by the local population
of Romainmotier. Who could ask for more
Riders: 1 point
Organiser: 1 Point - Beau-Jo-Lais
Additional
The "Vaud Tourist Office" Award - Beau-Jo-Lais +1 additional for a first ride in the Lausanne area
The "Late Show" Award : Missile for being 25 minutes late -0.5 points
thats all folks...Dopey....feel free to add photos!!
Advice Needed: MTB Weekend Trip in Chicago Area
Anyone ???
I'm going to be in Chicago in 2 weeks time with a weekend to spend doing some moutainbiking.
I'm willing to drive a few hours and maybe fly a short distance too.
Who knows where I should go ?
P.S. and before you ask yes, I can bring back a bike for you...so long as you get it delivered to my hotel.
I'm going to be in Chicago in 2 weeks time with a weekend to spend doing some moutainbiking.
I'm willing to drive a few hours and maybe fly a short distance too.
Who knows where I should go ?
P.S. and before you ask yes, I can bring back a bike for you...so long as you get it delivered to my hotel.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Gorges du Nozon Up and Down
Meeting 17.30 at Hopital de St loup (main parking)
GPS (528’592 / 168’716)
Ride data:
~20km
~340 m climbing up and down
~85% technical single trail
~10% large pass
~5% asphalt
~2 hours of ride
GPS (528’592 / 168’716)
Ride data:
~20km
~340 m climbing up and down
~85% technical single trail
~10% large pass
~5% asphalt
~2 hours of ride
+ 1 more gear if we are not tired…
Dinner data:
Pizza at:
LE CASINO
6 AV.DE LA GARE
1315 La Sarraz
Tél : 0218661367
Dinner data:
Pizza at:
LE CASINO
6 AV.DE LA GARE
1315 La Sarraz
Tél : 0218661367
Friday, 16 September 2011
18'th Septmeber - Birthday Party - Mine !!!
Sunday being my 46’th birthday and all ... I thought a BBQ party might be in order!
Late invitation I know, however,...if you can make it with your significant other (or alone), come by as of 18:00 on Sunday for BBQ/Snacks/drinks/music !
Let me know if you can make it – I’d love to see you all.
Finally....NO PRESENTS !!!
cheers
Missile
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Scores.....
I'm still winning!!! HAH!!!!!!
by 0.1 points hah aha aha ahhaha hahah ahahha hhhha haaahahha agggghhhhggghhhh !!
And nameless.... you are now PINK. You pussy you!!!
And now for my revenge!!
There once was a pussy, yes its nameless
with pubes on his face, he was shameless
would he shave them right off ?
he'd say f*** right off
cos they aint my own pubes, and I'm blameless !
by 0.1 points hah aha aha ahhaha hahah ahahha hhhha haaahahha agggghhhhggghhhh !!
And nameless.... you are now PINK. You pussy you!!!
And now for my revenge!!
There once was a pussy, yes its nameless
with pubes on his face, he was shameless
would he shave them right off ?
he'd say f*** right off
cos they aint my own pubes, and I'm blameless !
Stairs and Toblerones
Missile, Dopey, Nameless, Labrico and .....Beau-Joe-Lais!!
30km, 400m climbing (ish)
Stairs: >100 methinks
Stairs: >100 methinks
The "Cool name": Beau Joe Lais - thats where he's from (Artur)!! Welcome. +1 for a fine name!!!
The "Kneeling for Healing" Award: BeauJoeLais for having Opus Dei knees: +0.5 for each knee (thats +1 for those who need help with the math)
The "Empty Chair" Award: Papy for not showing up......BOOOOO!!! (no -ve points as an SMS was sent!!)
The "My Bikee No Breakee" award: nameless for getting round with NO mechanicals....+0.25
The "Fnghh-Ughhs-shshhhppfawfff" award: Missile for (mostly) riding down the bank and NOT ending up in the river +0.25
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Update: Leave at 18:30 from Missiles on 13'th + Eating Out
sorry but have to delay by 30 minutes and won't have time to cook this evening.
Monday, 12 September 2011
The Scores - Adjustment and Statistics !!
Updated Scores
10,000 Metres Club - Wed 10'th August
The "Invisible Host" Papy for hosting eating !! +1
The "Trainer" Award Papy for joining with Flynnster +1
The "Cow Doding Expert Award" Dopey +0.5 for head butting a cow!
The "OTB" Award 0.5 for the soleil to go along with the head butt
The Ride With A View - Thursday 11'th August
Dopey, Missile, Nascar, Papy
2500 metres, 57 km, just an awesome day.
+2 points to Dopey for perfect organisation.
What more is there to say ?
The Bisses Revisited - 12 August
Dopey, Missile, Nascar, Papy, Labrico
1000m 35km
Tired we were, but ride we did
Special Bonus: Boum Boum +2 for driving all over the valais to find us.
Dopey +1 for playing Emcee again
WFO Trouble - 20 Aug
Nameless had WFO issues......Missile fixed them...again....+0.5
Namelss Dopey and Missile Rode !!
BBQ Ride - 23 August
Boum Boum....nice to see you, to see you nice even if you were....on .....foot !! +2
World Championships
Jabeast, Dopey and Missile +1 for attending LIVE in the pouring frickin rain..
The result of all this tomfoolery.....IM WINNING...but only because I have 30 ride bonus.
Dopey gets his next ride and then he'll be winning....snif...
10,000 Metres Club - Wed 10'th August
The "Invisible Host" Papy for hosting eating !! +1
The "Trainer" Award Papy for joining with Flynnster +1
The "Cow Doding Expert Award" Dopey +0.5 for head butting a cow!
The "OTB" Award 0.5 for the soleil to go along with the head butt
The Ride With A View - Thursday 11'th August
Dopey, Missile, Nascar, Papy
2500 metres, 57 km, just an awesome day.
+2 points to Dopey for perfect organisation.
What more is there to say ?
The Bisses Revisited - 12 August
Dopey, Missile, Nascar, Papy, Labrico
1000m 35km
Tired we were, but ride we did
Special Bonus: Boum Boum +2 for driving all over the valais to find us.
Dopey +1 for playing Emcee again
WFO Trouble - 20 Aug
Nameless had WFO issues......Missile fixed them...again....+0.5
Namelss Dopey and Missile Rode !!
BBQ Ride - 23 August
Boum Boum....nice to see you, to see you nice even if you were....on .....foot !! +2
World Championships
Jabeast, Dopey and Missile +1 for attending LIVE in the pouring frickin rain..
The result of all this tomfoolery.....IM WINNING...but only because I have 30 ride bonus.
Dopey gets his next ride and then he'll be winning....snif...
A days work.....12 hours on the bike!!
Pedal damn it!
I love the mountains......even more when you are not dead tired.
Still vroaaammming!
A 1.300 m climb to get to 2.500m at 19h15....just enough sunlight to get home before darkness.
The local BMX track...at Riederalp!
Top view.....a fantastic ride!
I love those 29er wheels!
A picture says more than words!
Vroaaammmm!
Yes, its real!
12 hours on the bike, 70km. 1.800m up....even more down!
Happy Birthday Labrico...
Can you find Labrico in amongst all the "abricots" ?
Look hard...he is there !!!
When you find him - wish him a happy birthday !!
PS...Increase size with caution!!
Look hard...he is there !!!
When you find him - wish him a happy birthday !!
PS...Increase size with caution!!
13'th September : Missiles Place: Toblerone Ride (or similar) + Pool + Pasta!
Hello Folks....its been a while since we've seen / heard from some of you....hope to see some of you tomorrow....
Where: Missiles house
When: 18:00 departure
What: Fun in the woods (bring your clear glasses...its getting a little darker - dont think we'll need lights...yet)
Wetness: Bring your swimsuit (and a wetsuit) for post ride pool if you're brave enough
Food: Pasta!!!
Drinks: Maybe...!
Let me know who is coming !!
Where: Missiles house
When: 18:00 departure
What: Fun in the woods (bring your clear glasses...its getting a little darker - dont think we'll need lights...yet)
Wetness: Bring your swimsuit (and a wetsuit) for post ride pool if you're brave enough
Food: Pasta!!!
Drinks: Maybe...!
Let me know who is coming !!
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
For Sale - 2006 Cannodale Lefty DLR Speed 2
110 mm of plush Lefty travel (26er) or 80 to 110mm on a 29er depending on how its set up.
Recently serviced by yours truly.
Condition: In great shape. Hardly used at all by previous owner - used by me for 5-6 sorties.
A steal at 300 CHF - sold with clamps and a 1.5 steerer.
To work on 1 1/8 headset you need to add an adapter approx 80-90 USD.
If I buy it, you'll install it !!! Or maybe the other way around :-)
Specs:
PLUSH Travel without stiction.
Lighter than your current fork - guaranteed!
Lock out (twist the lever lock it solid)
Photo below is the carbon version, mine is aluminium (Black) with silver clamps and silver steerer
Recently serviced by yours truly.
Condition: In great shape. Hardly used at all by previous owner - used by me for 5-6 sorties.
A steal at 300 CHF - sold with clamps and a 1.5 steerer.
To work on 1 1/8 headset you need to add an adapter approx 80-90 USD.
If I buy it, you'll install it !!! Or maybe the other way around :-)
Specs:
PLUSH Travel without stiction.
Lighter than your current fork - guaranteed!
Lock out (twist the lever lock it solid)
Photo below is the carbon version, mine is aluminium (Black) with silver clamps and silver steerer
Looking for Parts....new project !!!
I am looking for the following second hand....I know some of you have these....!!!
XT cranks
XT pedals
XT disc brake system (no Avid shite)
Disc Rotors (203 & 180) (not bent!!!)
27.2 mm seat post (as long as you have)
Specialized MTB Saddle 143mm
29er rear wheel (Stans arch black) (I know I'm dreaming but I ask anyway)
29.9 seat collar (GREEN) :-)
Ans seeing as you're asking
XT cranks
XT pedals
XT disc brake system (no Avid shite)
Disc Rotors (203 & 180) (not bent!!!)
27.2 mm seat post (as long as you have)
Specialized MTB Saddle 143mm
29er rear wheel (Stans arch black) (I know I'm dreaming but I ask anyway)
29.9 seat collar (GREEN) :-)
Ans seeing as you're asking
Four Kings !!
Teacher:
“Can you tell the name of 4 great Kings who have brought happiness & peace into people's lives ?”
Student:
“Smo-king, Drin-king, F**-king and Bi-king !!!
The Humidity !
Satrurday 3'rd
Riders: Nameless, Dopey, Missile
Up: >1000 m
Along: 26 km
Where: The Jura Desert. NOT.
Host: Dopey
Eats: No
Fun: Plenty
Pain: A bit
The "No Mechanicals" Award: Nameless bike only needed endless saddle adjustment along the way +0.5
The "Dude, where are my sunnies award": Missile for Ray Ban retrieving +0.25
Missile
Riders: Nameless, Dopey, Missile
Up: >1000 m
Along: 26 km
Where: The Jura Desert. NOT.
Host: Dopey
Eats: No
Fun: Plenty
Pain: A bit
The "No Mechanicals" Award: Nameless bike only needed endless saddle adjustment along the way +0.5
The "Dude, where are my sunnies award": Missile for Ray Ban retrieving +0.25
Missile
Friday, 2 September 2011
World Championships - Points Competition
Give me your top 1, 2 3, picks for the following
Mens
Downhill, 4x , Cross Country
Womens
Downhill, 4x, Cross Country
Points:
Gold Correct: 1
Silver Correct: 0.5
Bronze Correct 0.25
Right Name but wrong Medal : 0.25 each !!
World Champs Site
Mens
Downhill, 4x , Cross Country
Womens
Downhill, 4x, Cross Country
Points:
Gold Correct: 1
Silver Correct: 0.5
Bronze Correct 0.25
Right Name but wrong Medal : 0.25 each !!
World Champs Site
Eurobike.....What is next?!
JET 9 RDO
WFO with Fox 34 140mm
Nascar Lefty testing
New Cannondale Flash 29
This is the one....that fits in no-ones budget....
The Hans Dampf in 29er...this one will be mine!!
Bla, bla.....when is SOP?
Nice :-)!!
Read...29 x 2.50...
For those that like to go DH...!!
Nice nobbies...!
Nice nobbies...!
The updated Arch.
Lake Constance on our way back....
What a strange plane...!
What a strange plane...!
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Where it started......the madness has not change, the price of the bike has!
Look at the handlebar width....Dopey looks like an amateur...
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