I had a great time with the FGBC Spring Ride this weekend at Falcon Lake. Good times all around, despite a wack load of rain to make the trails into a soppy, slippery mess. Friday we rode all afternoon at the Falcon Trails, then Saturday at Ingolf. I forgot how awesome the riding is here (especially when you're not lost!). One of the best examples of Shield riding out there! Luckily nearly all of the 21 riders escaped without serious injury, a few swollen hands, sore backs, and bloody knees pretty much summed up the damages (minus Graham's
harrowing experience). Other than that there was a tone of water (up to a foot deep or more at times) and lots of slick rocks and slippery roots great for improving both one's patience and technical skills. Lots of do-overs, endos, rock slides, and hilarious mud hole attempts. The evening included great conversation, food, beer, zombies, and a 911 call for Graham. Read
here for the official account (expected soon).
I had a great time with the FGBC Spring Ride this weekend at Falcon Lake. Good times all around, despite a wack load of rain to make the trails into a soppy, slippery mess. Friday we rode all afternoon at the Falcon Trails, then Saturday at Ingolf. I forgot how awesome the riding is here (especially when you're not lost!). One of the best examples of Shield riding out there! Luckily nearly all of the 21 riders escaped without serious injury, a few swollen hands, sore backs, and bloody knees pretty much summed up the damages (minus Graham's harrowing experience). Other than that there was a tone of water (up to a foot deep or more at times) and lots of slick rocks and slippery roots great for improving both one's patience and technical skills. Lots of do-overs, endos, rock slides, and hilarious mud hole attempts. The evening included great conversation, food, beer, zombies, and a 911 call for Graham. Read here for the official account (expected soon).
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Hey JP ... glad to meet ya this weekend and watching you cruise on your 29-er (as in impressive riding dude)!
Back at you! Good riding and chatting! That said I was very impressed watching you deal so effectively with GW's situation. Can't wait to see your vids!
Hey JP, sorry to sidetrack this thread but I have a question for you. How tall are you? I know you are riding a Large EMD and I am curious as to your height. I am on the market for a replacement and a size large is available right now. Thanks JP, you going out to the next WNS race? If so I will see you then
I am 6'2, 33.5/34 inch inseam. Niner Large is Exactly my size, not a centimeter to spare. When I first got the bike it came with a 350mm post, and I was shocked because it was way too small. So I crossed my fingers and got a thomson 410mm post. It was just right. if you have a 24 inseam or any bigger, I'd shy away from large and go XL...
sorry, I meant 34'inseam:)
Thanks for the feedback JP. Looks like I four sure need the XL as I have over a 35 inch inseam. I will have to check the availibility of them.
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