Yep, Time like never before, a ride in the dormant volcano! Mountain Bike with us on a fabulous ride in the Reserve. HERE IS THE LINK for you to reserve your spot, and be sure to sign up for the CLIMBER route designation. We're going to hit it this coming Sunday morning, SEPT 2. As we get there and in, then we'll decide the length/difficulty we'll agree on doing. You really don't want to miss it as they only open the place to bicycles twice a year.
Here's the particulars:
TIME: 6am to figure carpool/ride scenario and scoot North.
MEETING AT: Lowe's Home Center, Paseo/I-25. In the parking-lot in front of Lowes nearest Paseo Del Norte (in the central North section).
THE RIDE: Valle Caldera National Preserve.
RIDING 20-30 miles, 3-6 hours depending on participants and experience level. We'll be looking forward to you joining us!
Together is better!
~Ethan
Monday, August 27, 2007
Last weekend's ride..
Heck yeah! Climbing King of the Mountain was tougher/and more fun that expected. Happy to give the "clinic" to Harold, Pat, and Ali on the finer points of technical riding. Missed Offir and anyone else at the top as we were slower than expected getting up there. Not so easy on it's own, but add a relative newbie with a 50# Magna FS rig, and you know we're stopping to rest regularly. Was able to "clean" more sections than I'd thought I would, so pretty impressed/satisfied with myself.
For those that missed it, and you don't want to miss it before it's over for 2007, either get your b-hinney in gear and get up there this weekend. This is the last weekend of the regular summer-season, but not the last time you can hit it. During the balloon fiesta week they open again for all the fine folks that are here to visit, and for us who didn't catch enough of it to do it again in a slightly more chilly month. TENTATIVELY SET: SKI AREA NEXT RIDE OCT 13 (Saturday) For those up for the challenge of a good climb, or those who want to coordinate and meet (more sync'd next time) at the top.
~E
For those that missed it, and you don't want to miss it before it's over for 2007, either get your b-hinney in gear and get up there this weekend. This is the last weekend of the regular summer-season, but not the last time you can hit it. During the balloon fiesta week they open again for all the fine folks that are here to visit, and for us who didn't catch enough of it to do it again in a slightly more chilly month. TENTATIVELY SET: SKI AREA NEXT RIDE OCT 13 (Saturday) For those up for the challenge of a good climb, or those who want to coordinate and meet (more sync'd next time) at the top.
~E
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Something to stir up da hype...
CHECK THIS OUT! It'll get your gumption-running! I totally wish we had it in line for this Saturday's ride (noted below) but alas, it's much, much, much more mellow but fun all the same. ~E
Sunday, August 19, 2007
More Details on Saturday's Ski Area Ride...
Hey Gang,
Thought it'd be prudent to pass on the additional details about this Saturday's plans. HERE is a link to the ski area we're going to ride. The cost is minimal ($9-one round trip with Bike/$16 all-day with bike) and they have nice bikes avail to rent for those who do not have but want to join anyway. Check the above-link for additional info. Also: HELMETS are mandatory, body-armor optional. Don't think you'll need the body armor, it's all about how fast you go really, the GE run is pretty mellow at slower speeds. Be not afraid!
Two different start/meet times are in order for our assault/gravity-fest at the ski area, so pick you passion and drink your fill. Because of the 2 different start places and times do take note of the particulars if you are interested in joining. I've invited a bunch of people to check this blog if they had any measurable interest, and hopefully all who were invited can join us. Together is better!
The Climbing party will rock up King of the Mountain to wait for the down-only set to arrive at the top before descending. I am very-amped to do the climb myself, so this will be the first time I'm not present at the bigger assembliage of folks to "rally the troops". As some of us live on the East and West side of the Sandias, we will be meeting in the parking-lot at the Ski area around 6:45am to start climbing by 7:10am. With the head-start we should be at the top with plenty of time to meet those shuttling up.
So, Climbers: 6:45am @ the Sandia Ski Area Parking lot. I am driving from my house around and up, so anyone who would like to car-pool from my Lomas/Tramway vicinity is welcome to post a comment here to claim a spot in 'Netta (my Honda). I have room for 2 additional bikes on the trunk rack, plus a third could de-assemble to fit in the trunk if technically possible. Otherwise, if your partial to the pain climbing would add to the gravity-assisted descent and want to join, please do and we'll see you there.
The Shuttle-bunnies will be meeting at the Starbucks/Dion's at Four Hills to carpool. Starbucks is a nice pre-ride espresso, but with the limited parking it's advisable to park on the South-side of that strip of businesses nearer the Dion's. My friend Bryan works at that Starbucks, and I wouldn't want our parked remains to keep him from additional tips because some soy-half-caff latte-lover couldn't find a parking spot nearby. The Lifts start-up at 10am, So I'm going to guess that meeting around 9am and leaving within 15-20minutes will get you to the ski area, get your lift-ticket, etc and be ready to shuttle by 10a. I am only suggesting this start point for the carpoolers in the shuttlin' set. It's a pretty sweet lot on the Easternmost-edge of Albq. proper and convenient for most. I am not sweating this choice. If it's agreed anywhere else is more convenient for that group (i.e. Grace) post a comment and get the word out of the best option. I'll be seeing you at the top.
Shuttler's: 9am @ Starbucks/Dion's 4-hills, Central/Tramway When we assemble at the top together, We'll take Golden Eagle down.
Right On! I'm really looking forward to this, and again hope everyone invited can make it. It'd be great to have such a presence Praising Him up there! I read every comment, and reply, so do make any questions known. ~Ethan-ator
Thought it'd be prudent to pass on the additional details about this Saturday's plans. HERE is a link to the ski area we're going to ride. The cost is minimal ($9-one round trip with Bike/$16 all-day with bike) and they have nice bikes avail to rent for those who do not have but want to join anyway. Check the above-link for additional info. Also: HELMETS are mandatory, body-armor optional. Don't think you'll need the body armor, it's all about how fast you go really, the GE run is pretty mellow at slower speeds. Be not afraid!
Two different start/meet times are in order for our assault/gravity-fest at the ski area, so pick you passion and drink your fill. Because of the 2 different start places and times do take note of the particulars if you are interested in joining. I've invited a bunch of people to check this blog if they had any measurable interest, and hopefully all who were invited can join us. Together is better!
The Climbing party will rock up King of the Mountain to wait for the down-only set to arrive at the top before descending. I am very-amped to do the climb myself, so this will be the first time I'm not present at the bigger assembliage of folks to "rally the troops". As some of us live on the East and West side of the Sandias, we will be meeting in the parking-lot at the Ski area around 6:45am to start climbing by 7:10am. With the head-start we should be at the top with plenty of time to meet those shuttling up.
So, Climbers: 6:45am @ the Sandia Ski Area Parking lot. I am driving from my house around and up, so anyone who would like to car-pool from my Lomas/Tramway vicinity is welcome to post a comment here to claim a spot in 'Netta (my Honda). I have room for 2 additional bikes on the trunk rack, plus a third could de-assemble to fit in the trunk if technically possible. Otherwise, if your partial to the pain climbing would add to the gravity-assisted descent and want to join, please do and we'll see you there.
The Shuttle-bunnies will be meeting at the Starbucks/Dion's at Four Hills to carpool. Starbucks is a nice pre-ride espresso, but with the limited parking it's advisable to park on the South-side of that strip of businesses nearer the Dion's. My friend Bryan works at that Starbucks, and I wouldn't want our parked remains to keep him from additional tips because some soy-half-caff latte-lover couldn't find a parking spot nearby. The Lifts start-up at 10am, So I'm going to guess that meeting around 9am and leaving within 15-20minutes will get you to the ski area, get your lift-ticket, etc and be ready to shuttle by 10a. I am only suggesting this start point for the carpoolers in the shuttlin' set. It's a pretty sweet lot on the Easternmost-edge of Albq. proper and convenient for most. I am not sweating this choice. If it's agreed anywhere else is more convenient for that group (i.e. Grace) post a comment and get the word out of the best option. I'll be seeing you at the top.
Shuttler's: 9am @ Starbucks/Dion's 4-hills, Central/Tramway When we assemble at the top together, We'll take Golden Eagle down.
Right On! I'm really looking forward to this, and again hope everyone invited can make it. It'd be great to have such a presence Praising Him up there! I read every comment, and reply, so do make any questions known. ~Ethan-ator
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Mountain Ride...Ski area
Hey-Hey-Hey!
Last year we had a blast hitting the ski-area trails, and thought before they shut it down for the season we oughta hit it again. This year I'm not going to be just down, but climb up like Harold did last year. I've tentatively set it for next Saturday the 25th. If you're up for it, do join! Together is better and there's room enough for you too!
More later as it develops, but please reply if you have an interest in joining.
Last year we had a blast hitting the ski-area trails, and thought before they shut it down for the season we oughta hit it again. This year I'm not going to be just down, but climb up like Harold did last year. I've tentatively set it for next Saturday the 25th. If you're up for it, do join! Together is better and there's room enough for you too!
More later as it develops, but please reply if you have an interest in joining.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Logo upcoming...
Hello Dear Reader,
In the near future you may be accessing this site via a .com without the blogspot part. Working with my wife is always a blessing, and she's helping design our club logo as well as leaning towards doing a little CSS to pretty-up our webbie in a full-tilt kind of way.
WHY? With a Logo we're able to do imprinting, (shirts, jerseys, hats, water bottles, etc) and instead of the long-winded 'net address and limits that blogger places on the free blog space I'm using now, a legit webby would be better with that logo on the above-noted "etc". I'll have a nifty redirect when the new webby is up, and will be figuring up T's to start our club ID for mass acknowledgement.
In the near future you may be accessing this site via a .com without the blogspot part. Working with my wife is always a blessing, and she's helping design our club logo as well as leaning towards doing a little CSS to pretty-up our webbie in a full-tilt kind of way.
WHY? With a Logo we're able to do imprinting, (shirts, jerseys, hats, water bottles, etc) and instead of the long-winded 'net address and limits that blogger places on the free blog space I'm using now, a legit webby would be better with that logo on the above-noted "etc". I'll have a nifty redirect when the new webby is up, and will be figuring up T's to start our club ID for mass acknowledgement.
Last Saturday, and next ride...
Hey, Hey, Hey!
Last week if you missed it, you missed it! We had a great time cruising the bosque then took a side-excursion to meet a brother who couldn't join at his work at the airport. 35+/- miles all around, and got it done in a mellow-ish pace kind of way. 3-medium hills in the route (up Rio Bravo, University, and Randolf all going counter-clockwise), not too bad and not nearly as tough as Heartbreak on our previous jaunt.
Next up is a hilly-er route, and I need to tally votes to decide. Please let me know which option would work for you and you'd prefer doing.
Option 1: Fourhills start, early departure (6a?), Finger drills, 20 miles or so of foothill punishment.
Option 2: Fourhills start, not-as-early departure (8-9a?), thru Tijeras, out to Ribs on N-14 (Sandia Park? Canoncito?) for BBQ lunch. I don't know the mileage, but do know it's a climb all the way out there, then a blast-fast return to 4-hills.
Date is NEXT SATURDAY Aug 18. Do reply with your preference, and DO JOIN!
~E
Last week if you missed it, you missed it! We had a great time cruising the bosque then took a side-excursion to meet a brother who couldn't join at his work at the airport. 35+/- miles all around, and got it done in a mellow-ish pace kind of way. 3-medium hills in the route (up Rio Bravo, University, and Randolf all going counter-clockwise), not too bad and not nearly as tough as Heartbreak on our previous jaunt.
Next up is a hilly-er route, and I need to tally votes to decide. Please let me know which option would work for you and you'd prefer doing.
Option 1: Fourhills start, early departure (6a?), Finger drills, 20 miles or so of foothill punishment.
Option 2: Fourhills start, not-as-early departure (8-9a?), thru Tijeras, out to Ribs on N-14 (Sandia Park? Canoncito?) for BBQ lunch. I don't know the mileage, but do know it's a climb all the way out there, then a blast-fast return to 4-hills.
Date is NEXT SATURDAY Aug 18. Do reply with your preference, and DO JOIN!
~E
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