Mtb'ing at Schaeffer - 11/11

[7rider]

Hey all...
If the weather is good...
How's about a little mountain bike action at Schaeffer on Tuesday, Nov 11th?
Pace would be casual to low-moderate....not screamin' but movin' ...just enjoy an autumn day.
Meet at the lot at 10, wheels rolling by 10:15. Lunch at DFH afterwards (I get my training from MORE!).

[Cataboo]

As of now, I'm in! So barring any other developments before then

My mountain bike should be all set by then, and then I have a 14" trek hardtail that I can bring if someone needs one.

[Zen]

I'll do lunch.

[7rider]

Cool!
I'm gonna have to do a quick lunch, as I have to go back to my dentist in the afternoon for my crown. Color was "off" and the guy is such a perfectionist.......and he only works at this office on Tuesdays!

[HillSlugger]

I'm in if someone can lend me an mtb. Catriona, I'm 5'5"; my road bikes are 51cm and my commuter is 19.5" so I think your extra bike will be too small for me.

Where is Schaeffer?

[7rider]

Where is Schaeffer?

Follow the link I posted on the word "schaeffer" - it brings you to the "where to ride" post on the MORE site and includes a description of the area and directions.

Generally, with MTB's, you want them sized a bit smaller. I'll let C' make the call (what kind of pedals are on the bike - what would you need MD?).

[HillSlugger]

I ride spd mtb pedals. I could bring them and a pedal wrench with me if necessary.

[Cataboo]

MDhillslug,

I think the bike'll be fine for you, we can just jack the seat up higher for you if noone else has something you find a better size.

You want a mountain bike sized smaller, so you have lots of standover - and if it's smaller, it's a lot easier to get on and off or carry it over things (which I guess isn't the point of mountain biking, but I find it a plus).

I'm 5'1, my road bike's an effective 49, but I'm fine on a 50 cm. My inseams about a 29. So we're not that far off, I think.

I've got speedplay frogs on the bike, but can take those off easy for your spd pedals.

[HillSlugger]

Since I know next to nothing about mtb's and mtb'ing I'll defer to your knowledge. Looking forward to the ride.

[Cataboo]

Since I know next to nothing about mtb's and mtb'ing I'll defer to your knowledge. Looking forward to the ride.

haha.

I've got a lot of theoretical knowledge.

It doesn't mean I can mountain bike!

Theoretically I can though.

[7rider]

Just so you know....
Weather is "iffy" at this point for Tuesday.
In keeping with respect for the trails...
No riding if it's raining - or if it rained heavily overnight.
Ride okay if it's cloudy.
I'll be checking weather as we approach Tuesday and doppler radar that morning. If it's questionable, check here b/t 8-9 for a "go/no-go" call.

[HillSlugger]

Weatherbug seems to have pushed off the rain until the afternoon. What weather feeds do you like/trust?

[7rider]

Trust? I only trust doppler radar. All others I take with a grain of salt.
That said...NWS's crystal ball seems to indicate that things will be okay.

[Cataboo]

it seemed to be off today as well. I'm going baby mountain biking at Patapsco or something like that today.

[divingbiker]

Regardless of the weather, I am reluctantly going to pass on mtb'ing on Veterans Day. I want to have no obligations on that day, and just relax. Hope it's a good ride!