OOS MOGA

[BPaze]

Ha! Bangladesh

What ya doing going there? Isn’t that like the epicente4 of the delta variant I mean outsidE the US

 

[Paul H]

What ya doing going there? Isn’t that like the epicente4 of the delta variant I mean outsidE the US

Vendors are over there

 

[huffster]

Are we locking this down?

Date: 08/15
Place: Stephens State Park (Iron Gate, Kinney Road)
Time: 9:00am wheels down

I’m interested. Just need to verify there are no conflicts on family calendar. So that means I’m a “maybe”, who wants to be a “yes”.

 

[Mtbdog]

Any rides on the agenda for this weekend?

 

[serviceguy]

Are we locking this down?

Date: 08/15
Place: Stephens State Park (Iron Gate, Kinney Road)
Time: 9:00am wheels down

Can this ride be on the 10/2 race course? I am not familiar with those trails but wood love to race in the beginners category, but need to know how much of afool I would make of myself! And which El Mariachi should I bring?

 

[Paul H]

Are we locking this down?

Date: 08/15
Place: Stephens State Park (Iron Gate, Kinney Road)
Time: 9:00am wheels down

My trip got pushed out.
I am in!

 

[A Potted Plant]

I am going to try to make it but I'm in the worst shape

 

[A Potted Plant]

I am going to try to make it but I'm in the worst shape

 

[Reggie]

Can this ride be on the 10/2 race course? I am not familiar with those trails but wood love to race in the beginners category, but need to know how much of afool I would make of myself! And which El Mariachi should I bring?

Sure. There is only one section that I'm not a fan of, but we could absolutely do this loop. I have to be done by 1:00pm, but this shouldn't be an issue.

 

[serviceguy]

Sure. There is only one section that I'm not a fan of, but we could absolutely do this loop. I have to be done by 1:00pm, but this shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks! Full Suspension, Hardtail, Full Rigid SS or Fat Bike?

 

[Mr. E Man]

Thanks! Full Suspension, Hardtail, Full Rigid SS or Fat Bike?

BMX.

 

[serviceguy]

BMX.

I forgot to include gravel and road among the possible choices...it's always the same SS El Mariachi anyway...

 

[jackx]

Thanks! Full Suspension, Hardtail, Full Rigid SS or Fat Bike?

I would suggest whatever you think you might want for the Iron Gate race. If I had more than 1 bike, I'd personally go with either full suspension - if 140mm or less travel, or hardtail.

But since this is an OOS ride and there may be frequent stops or pauses for regrouping, this might be a chance to try your SS. However, there are some punchy climbs, and I would estimate 1,000 to 1,1100 ft elevation for 12-13 miles.

 

[thegock]

Thanks! Full Suspension, Hardtail, Full Rigid SS or Fat Bike?

FS

 

[shrpshtr325]

at stephens youll be fine on a hardtail, especially doing the iron gate course. (that said i do usually take my fs when i go)

 

[serviceguy]

Had to be the same day...decisions, decisions...https://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/marty’s-stephens-ride-10am-sunday-8-15.52467/

 

[Paul H]

Had to be the same day...decisions, decisions...https://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/marty’s-stephens-ride-10am-sunday-8-15.52467/

12.5 miles in 1:45-2:00hrs vs OOS pace

 

[serviceguy]

12.5 miles in 1:45-2:00hrs vs OOS pace

It's not like I could do both as they conveniently partially overlap...I think I'm getting too big for my boots, probably better just not even bother.

 

[Mtbdog]

Thanks! Full Suspension, Hardtail, Full Rigid SS or Fat Bike?

Unicycle less chance of breaking anything on the bike.

 

[serviceguy]

Unicycle less chance of breaking anything on the bike.

Not racing will ensure the best possible outcome, a no brainer really.