The Weather Thread

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Cornholio, Oct 24, 2016.


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  1. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    Chased the rain up Brown Mtn and then went puddle jumping down El P....Awesome!
     
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  2. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    Does MS handle the rain well enough to roll it in the morning? I want or ride and would like to avoid riding roadie unless I have to.
     
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  3. bigringrider101

    bigringrider101 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Winnetka CA
    Name:
    Berni Avila
    Current Bike:
    Jones Space Frame Ti truss for
    Just a photo for the "Brit"@TomF

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  4. TomF

    TomF Member

    Location:
    Venice
    Name:
    Tom
    Haha! Ok got it. Waiting has never been my strong point though!
     
  5. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    Maple Springs would have been fine this morning.....in the rain.
     
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  6. bvader

    bvader iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    HB
    Name:
    Mr. Brown
    True that! have SSd MS in a dead rain..do think it's been so dry might be some new ruts.

    Same time if tried B* you would gather enough clay to stop your wheels

    I'm probably riding MS tomorrow.
     
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  7. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Woke up to a dusting of snow and a high of 41 degrees in my part of the world. Not too excited about hitting the trails today...:(:mad:
     
  8. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    The Wundermap shows 30s all around down here in south OC, but I'm not going to complain! My mother and very cranky brothers were in the low teens yesterday with a windchill near -20.

    I'm having my coffee, and then I'm going to drag my fat behind to the elliptical and maybe a spin on the stationary bike. And then it's Star Wars time!
     
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  9. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    This will be the only riding I do today.
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  10. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Are you talking reruns or are you hitting the theater to see Rogue One?
     
  11. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Rogue One! :thumbsup:
     
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  12. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Barrett Stoddard is tops
     
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  13. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I saw the UPS guy on a bike and trailer the other day! image.jpg He's a seasonal employee and is not required to wear a helmet. His rig was provided to him by UPS...the rear of the trailer was dragging on the ground, and by the time he got to my house, the thing fell apart. His rear axle was destroyed. I gave him a [used] helmet for Christmas but didn't have a 9mm rear axle to repair his bike. I guess living the dream requires decent equipment.image.jpeg
     
  14. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Rusty wasn't afraid of some WIND & some cold & some mud this morning. Mom however wasn't too thrilled with how her bike looked when we got home...:D

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  15. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    That is insane. All of our bicycle delivery personnel are provided a helmet. I have a bike and trailer at my house that I make sure is ready to go every day.
     
  16. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    laguna beach
    Name:
    gary fishman
    Current Bike:
    2018 banshee rune
    More chances of rain during the next week :) !
    Chiquito wed 12-28!
     
  17. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    I am going to propose a bad weather ride next time the cosmic alignment gives me bad weather and time off together. It will be a real mtb ride, with rain, wind, cold, and misery. Afterwards there will be a fire and jovial comradery as we stand around trying to get the feeling back in out feet and hands.
    Obviously, it will be last minute and everyone is invited. Bring your woolies!
     
  18. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Doods, the OC is looking to get dusted up top, over a foot even?:




    We try to get up there when this happens, and we've had some of the best rides doing it. Sunday AM looks to be primetime, and I'll bet tracks (boot, XC ski) will already be up there from Saturday.

    Most likely we take our bikes up until we have to stash them and boot up to the summit.

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  19. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Looks great.

    HJ and Main Divide?
     
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  20. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  21. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    Interesting.....
     
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  22. knucklebuster

    knucklebuster Well-Known Member

    Location:
    34.2295° N, 117.2257° W
    Name:
    Dave
    Current Bike:
    Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail
    Looks like Friday might be the only day the rest of the week to ride while not being precipitated on.
    The trip to Santiago Peak on Sunday should be great for a white Christmas. Enjoy!
     
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  23. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Agree, Friday and Sunday look to be the days...ahem, nudge nudge : )

    I'm pretty skeptical about big snow accumulations on Santiago...low expectations may lead to pleasant surprises.

    Dave, let us know when you wanna hit Dingdong from the bottom. I put my ex-Bronson front wheel on Moria's 5.Spot, and she instantly got better and more aggro. :sneaky:
     
  24. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
  25. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Always a good sign when the ponds are overflowing at the golf course next to my office.

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  26. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    It would suck to be these guys today.

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  27. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    I am "those guys".....and yes it sucks major monkey balls to have to navigate around jobsites that are that wet and muddy.....since it is actually way worse than it looks from there.
     
  28. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Definitely sucks and dangerous! I worked construction in Boston to pay my bills during college and the weather there isn't ideal. Good luck out there!
     
  29. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    laguna beach
    Name:
    gary fishman
    Current Bike:
    2018 banshee rune
    so far at my place 1.6", from a storm that wasnt even really predicted. Another inch tomorrow!
     
  30. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    I worked in hot mop roofing for awhile, and it sucked because you didn't get paid when it rains - you either went home or had to fix tools or a truck.
     
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