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divingbiker
08-14-2010, 08:20 AM
Here's a proposal:

Mountain biking at beginner-friendly Cedarville State Park (easier than Rosaryville)

Kayaking/canoeing at Jug Bay

Picnic lunch

Possible dates:

Saturday, September 18
Sunday, September 19
Saturday, October 2
Sunday, October 3

If you need a kayak or canoe, one can be provided.

Anybody up for this?
Zen
08-14-2010, 12:39 PM
Since I don't mtn bike and don't know where Jug Bay is, I have to say no.
Cataboo
08-14-2010, 05:11 PM
I've got a wedding for the Sept dates - I know October's pretty booked, but I can't remember right now which particular weekends. I'll have a bike & kayak at the Wild Goose chase on the 16th - which seems like it's going to end up a bit of a TE get together.

Jug Bay's on the Patuxent, south of the route 4 (Pennsylvannia ave) bridge. It's a beautiful area. You (Zen) should join for the paddle at least.
kmehrzad
08-14-2010, 05:33 PM
Sept. 18th is good for me, the Oct. dates are good, too. I have a Century ride on Sept. 19th. I'd like to do the multi-sport day.
Cataboo
08-14-2010, 05:33 PM
Useful link for launch sites in the DC area:
http://saki.iwarp.com/launch_sites.html
Zen
08-14-2010, 06:28 PM
Jug Bay's on the Patuxent, south of the route 4 (Pennsylvannia ave) bridge.
This tells me nothing. I need googlemaps linkage


Useful link for launch sites in the DC area:
http://saki.iwarp.com/launch_sites.html
My computer tells me that site has a poor reputation and that I should not go there.
Cataboo
08-14-2010, 08:05 PM
This tells me nothing. I need googlemaps linkage


My computer tells me that site has a poor reputation and that I should not go there.

Jug Bay (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=jug+bay+map)

Don't go to Saki's - if you do, your reputation might be sullied.
Zen
08-14-2010, 08:07 PM
Smart ask.
I did google Jug Bay but it took me to a porn site.

That's way too far for me. I'll wait for the GC
Cataboo
08-14-2010, 08:12 PM
Smart ask.
I did google Jug Bay but it took me to a porn site.

That's way too far for me. I'll wait for the GC

I hope it was quality porn at least.
HillSlugger
08-15-2010, 12:01 PM
The Oct dates are no good for me (I'll be tri'ing at the Osprey on the Eastern Shore). I would need to borrow a kayak and paddle and PFD. If it's easier than Rosaryville I imagine I can ride it on my commuter with its knobby tires, right?
Kalidurga
08-16-2010, 12:36 PM
Nicole, I rode Cedarville on my 'cross bike and the only problem I had (aside from general rider clumsiness) was one section full of tree roots. The rest was quite nice.

I could do Sat, 9/18. And I could possibly do Sat, 10/2 if we keep it easy, since I'm doing Tour du Port on 10/3 and will be driving to Baltimore at the crack of dawn (Cat, did you decide whether you're doing that?)
HillSlugger
08-16-2010, 02:16 PM
I did Rosaryville on my Coda so this sounds doable.
divingbiker
08-24-2010, 04:24 AM
Ok, how about we plan on Saturday, September 18? Looks like 7, kali, mdhs, kmehr, and I can do it then.

Then some of us will also meet up in October at the goose chase.

Ok with everyone?
Kalidurga
08-24-2010, 09:35 AM
Ok, how about we plan on Saturday, September 18? Looks like 7, kali, mdhs, kmehr, and I can do it then.


This is ok with me. What time do we want to get started, since we're multi-sporting?
kmehrzad
08-24-2010, 01:21 PM
Ok, how about we plan on Saturday, September 18? Looks like 7, kali, mdhs, kmehr, and I can do it then.

Then some of us will also meet up in October at the goose chase.

Ok with everyone?

I'm good with it.
divingbiker
08-25-2010, 04:59 AM
This is ok with me. What time do we want to get started, since we're multi-sporting?

Since it's a drive for all of us, how about meeting at the Cedarville visitors center at 10am?

Here's the web site (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/cedarville.asp) with directions and a page about mountain biking (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/orbcedarville.asp).
7rider
08-25-2010, 05:15 AM
The Oct dates are no good for me (I'll be tri'ing at the Osprey on the Eastern Shore). I would need to borrow a kayak and paddle and PFD. If it's easier than Rosaryville I imagine I can ride it on my commuter with its knobby tires, right?

Cool, DB. 10 a.m. sounds good.

You can use my second kayak and stuff. If you come to my house for 8:30, we can put your bike on the truck and car pool from there. I'll have DH help me get the boats on the truck early.
Kalidurga
08-26-2010, 09:08 AM
Ok, 10am on Saturday, 9/18, at the Cedarville visitor's center. Gotta remember to bring my map :D
Cataboo
08-28-2010, 12:26 PM
you guys have fun - I'll be at a wedding. *grump*
Zen
08-28-2010, 01:16 PM
Wedding, scmedding.
Send a gift and skip it.

Not a fan of weddings.
HillSlugger
08-30-2010, 05:23 PM
Cool, DB. 10 a.m. sounds good.

You can use my second kayak and stuff. If you come to my house for 8:30, we can put your bike on the truck and car pool from there. I'll have DH help me get the boats on the truck early.

OK, sounds good!

Any idea around when we'd be done?
HillSlugger
09-14-2010, 04:14 PM
Weather is looking good for Saturday!
divingbiker
09-14-2010, 05:00 PM
Weather is looking good for Saturday!

Cool. So who's coming?

MDHS
KD
7
Kmehr
Me

Anyone else?

10am Saturday at the Cedarville visitors center with mountain(ish) bikes and kayaks. Be there!
7rider
09-14-2010, 05:12 PM
Yeeps - thanks for the reminder. I had forgotten I had agreed to this!

Time to put the kayak stackers back on the truck.
Zen
09-14-2010, 06:13 PM
Izzat this Saturday?
I'm partaking in the Antietam Creek clean up.

Yes, I am righteous :p
kmehrzad
09-14-2010, 06:42 PM
Izzat this Saturday?
I'm partaking in the Antietam Creek clean up.

Yes, I am righteous :p

Dang girl, let the creek go dirty for one more week.
Kalidurga
09-15-2010, 08:36 AM
Cool. So who's coming?

MDHS
KD
7
Kmehr
Me

Anyone else?

10am Saturday at the Cedarville visitors center with mountain(ish) bikes and kayaks. Be there!

I may unfortunately be kayak-less. I got back from Tennessee on Sunday and have been caught up in some stuff since then, so I may need to head back home after biking to have some time to catch up on things :o
Cataboo
09-15-2010, 09:45 AM
I may unfortunately be kayak-less. I got back from Tennessee on Sunday and have been caught up in some stuff since then, so I may need to head back home after biking to have some time to catch up on things :o

You still have an opposable thumb. Enjoy using it paddling.
Kalidurga
09-17-2010, 11:51 AM
It's not a matter of my thumbs. One of the things I need to catch up on is sleep. I'd hate to fall asleep, tip my 'yak, and stick y'all with having to fish my inert body out of Jug Bay.

Considering how punch-drunk I feel today, it'll be a miracle if I don't ride my bike into a tree at Cedarville.
7rider
09-17-2010, 12:48 PM
It's not a matter of my thumbs. One of the things I need to catch up on is sleep. I'd hate to fall asleep, tip my 'yak, and stick y'all with having to fish my inert body out of Jug Bay.

Considering how punch-drunk I feel today, it'll be a miracle if I don't ride my bike into a tree at Cedarville.

Go to bed early tonight.
And if you tip....well, we'll use your inert body for demonstration purposes on how to do a water rescue! :D
kmehrzad
09-17-2010, 06:12 PM
Do you think we'll be mountain biking first then kayaking? I'm trying to figure out what to wear when I leave the house in the morning.
HillSlugger
09-17-2010, 06:20 PM
Do you think we'll be mountain biking first then kayaking? I'm trying to figure out what to wear when I leave the house in the morning.

That's the plan I've heard
kmehrzad
09-17-2010, 07:08 PM
That's the plan I've heard

Thanks. Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
Kalidurga
09-17-2010, 09:06 PM
I'm still awake, so obviously there was no early bedtime for me tonight. Please pardon me in advance if I don't do more than grunt at you when we all meet at Cedarville...
divingbiker
09-18-2010, 01:58 PM
You missed a great day, kd! Biking and kayaking were both a lot of fun, and the day couldn't have been more beautiful.

And to top it off, two bald eagles flew overhead as we were loading the kayaks on the cars. Gorgeous!

Thanks 7, kmehr, and mdhs!
kmehrzad
09-18-2010, 02:49 PM
You missed a great day, kd! Biking and kayaking were both a lot of fun, and the day couldn't have been more beautiful.

And to top it off, two bald eagles flew overhead as we were loading the kayaks on the cars. Gorgeous!

Thanks 7, kmehr, and mdhs!

Thank you DB for pulling this together. I had a fantastic time today and enjoyed riding and paddling with you, 7 and MDHS. Next time, paddling around the monuments in DC?
7rider
09-18-2010, 03:57 PM
Fun stuff.
Here's the ride (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/49553651).
Had a camera in my Camelbak, but forgot it was there! :eek:
HillSlugger
09-18-2010, 07:10 PM
I had a fun time, but my left shoulder is pretty sore.
Zen
09-18-2010, 07:24 PM
I know that red kayak, and possibly the orange one.
HillSlugger
09-19-2010, 07:49 AM
Both shoulders are sore this morning, especially my left, but I love getting on the water! :)
Zen
09-19-2010, 12:36 PM
OK, 7 is yellow.
Who is multicolored and what kind of kayak is that (as in touring, etc)
7rider
09-19-2010, 03:52 PM
The yellow, and the orange, actually.
You paddled the orange one at the Monocacy River. MDHS is now the official Orange Boat User...unless we completely destroy her shoulder...and the rest of her, as she's living up to her "What the Hay...let's give it a shot" attitude! :)
The multi-colored one is a Wilderness Systems - not sure what model. Is it a Pungo? It's a rec boat.
It is Kmehrzad's boat.
Small....so she could easily maneuver it and lead us deep into the Island of Reeds From Whence There is No Return! (well, we did find our way out...or else we wouldn't be posting pictures and such now...) ;)
Zen
09-19-2010, 03:57 PM
Small....so she could easily maneuver it and lead us deep into the Island of Reeds From Whence There is No Return! (well, we did find our way out...or else we wouldn't be posting pictures and such now...) ;)

That's why you carry a whistle.
And maybe a rope :p
HillSlugger
09-19-2010, 04:35 PM
This what our dead-end route looked like:
divingbiker
09-19-2010, 04:56 PM
That is really cool. The numbers aren't miles, are they? It didn't seem like we went 4 miles.
kmehrzad
09-19-2010, 05:28 PM
The bird's eye view of where we were yesterday is very cool. I thought for sure the trail would lead out.

My kayak is a Wilderness Systems Rascal, 9 ft. about 40 something lbs. I think WS stopped making them, although I don't know why. The Rascal tracks well, easy to maneuver, is extremely stable and has seen some whitewater with no problem.
HillSlugger
09-19-2010, 05:29 PM
That is really cool. The numbers aren't miles, are they? It didn't seem like we went 4 miles.

My Garmin claims we did 4.2 miles.
Cataboo
09-19-2010, 07:51 PM
Sounds like I missed a fun day.

I won't comment on the wedding.

*grump*
Zen
09-20-2010, 08:50 AM
My kayak is a Wilderness Systems Rascal, 9 ft. about 40 something lbs. I think WS stopped making them, although I don't know why. The Rascal tracks well, easy to maneuver, is extremely stable and has seen some whitewater with no problem.

So it's classified as recreational or is it 'light touring'.

Not sure if I'll be getting another this year. I'm pondering a new camera.:o
Cataboo
09-20-2010, 09:01 AM
I'd say it's rec.

What camera are you pondering?


How're you going to carry a long boat?
Zen
09-20-2010, 04:32 PM
1) this one (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond700/)

2) don't know. If it's light enough I can put it on the jeep
kmehrzad
09-20-2010, 06:23 PM
1) this one (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond700/)

2) don't know. If it's light enough I can put it on the jeep

The Rascal has to be recreational. It's certainly not as lightweight as DivingBiker's kayak, if you've ever lifted hers. I've been able to pick up the Rascal and carry it on my shoulder but lifting it onto and off of my car's rooftop carrier is tricky. Sliding it into a van would be MUCH easier.