Go forth and ride, then bring back pics

[Mr. Multiglisse]

^ That bear needs a beer.

There has been a tradition of Tuesday Night Rides in our town for almost 20 years, hosted by the LBS, currently the one gratuitously spammed in the background. People come and go but some have been in it for the long haul. Last night was a pretty eclectic mix of people and bikes, which was cool. Age ranged from 13 to 60. Three dad/son pairs, a bunch of young bucks, one young woman and a few old farts. Fatbikes, FS and hardtails all represented:



The group gets a little spread out on the trail but everyone meets up at the mud bog:



If you are ever near Huntsville, Ontario, on a Tuesday, feel free to show up, 6 PM, behind the AO store. Call ahead if you need a bike, rentals and demos are available.

[markcjr]

I was there saturday evening thru tuesday evening. What did you ride? I rode Alpine, Goodman Creek and fished MF Willamette.

That place is rad. I started riding there about 20yrs ago before it was popular and it was what got me super stoked on riding. I hadn't been back for about 15yrs until last weekend. I'm still thinking about it and going back ASAP for sure.

Rode Alpine the the first day, Lawler/Hardesty (the double) the second day (in the pouring rain, like you were in a swimming pool) and a quick triple the third day (all downhill)

I hadn't ridden there since 2009 and don't remember much more than the Alpine trail being offered as a shuttle. Lawler/hardesty definately was my favorite, even in the pouring rain and mud.

I liked going on a non Mountain Bike Oregon weekend, as I don't know if I'd like to ride with 350 other people. I'm sure the party would be great, but i Imagine the trails get a little worked. Shuttle prices are higher than say downieville, but you get what you pay for.

[plugboots]

After those pics, I might have to pm Rontele.
Best wildflowers I've seen here in 20 years:

[Dromond]

Great pictures, everyone. It makes me want to get in my car and drive to Oakridge, then keep going all the way to CO!

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Rode Alpine the the first day, Lawler/Hardesty (the double) the second day (in the pouring rain, like you were in a swimming pool) and a quick triple the third day (all downhill)

I went last year for the July session and we had great weather: sunny & 75...trails were still pretty dust free early in the summer. There's a nice clear river running right by the camp area with a good spot to jump in (my 50 deg baths were there, BRRRR)

MBO is a great weekend. I took my bike but didn't even ride it because of all the great demos available. Food was OK; beer was really good! The evening (12" wheel) bike races are a lot of fun!

I hadn't ridden there since 2009 and don't remember much more than the Alpine trail being offered as a shuttle. Lawler/hardesty definately was my favorite, even in the pouring rain and mud.

I liked going on a non Mountain Bike Oregon weekend, as I don't know if I'd like to ride with 350 other people. I'm sure the party would be great, but i Imagine the trails get a little worked. Shuttle prices are higher than say downieville, but you get what you pay for.

I found the spacing worked itself out, though certain trails offer limited passing if you get caught behind someone. Folks didn't seem upset if you call out and ask to pass.

This year still has space for July and it's their 10yr anniversary so the swag is prolly pumped up a notch.

[markcjr]

yeah, sounds like it'd be worth it for the demo's and the schwag. Hit Ashland on Memorial day on the way up and got to demo a 2014 stumjumper evo. Nice bike. Specialized had 40 2014 models to demo. Here's some more Oakridge.

Alpine Trail was nice and misty up top

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Custom wedding coozie mud guard

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The downed tree in sections was ~150' The picture doesn't do it justice, felt like I was a lego person

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Sweet camping and fishing

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Back to Tahoe past Shasta

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Going to Mexico for the next month, but will make it back to Oakridge once more this summer!

PS: How do I resize these from photobucket so they're not so big?

[Dromond]

That campground in Oakridge is one of my favorite spots! The ice bath in the river is really refreshing after a long ride.

[SB]

sweet TR

[gramboh]

PS: How do I resize these from photobucket so they're not so big?

I prefer www.imgur.com you can edit/crop right on the website and no ads. Much cleaner interface. Looked like a super fun trip btw.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Anyone in Missoula wanna ride? Pictures optional.
Out of town rides would be fun too. If anything is dry that way.

[east or bust]

New jump.

[kidwoo]

The backside of that landing is very 'polite'

I usually fill those things with granite boulders and pointy sticks.

[smslavin]

Nice, long, cerebral climb on the road bike this morning. Wish I could have made it longer but I just beat the rain...

[raisingarizona13]

New jump.

Sick build!

[east or bust]

The backside of that landing is very 'polite'

I usually fill those things with granite boulders and pointy sticks.

That would certainly add to the gnar factor.

Sick build!

As much as I want to I can't take credit for it. The guy doing the building is all time though, he could probably get a job working at a lift serve place but I think he likes the solitude.

[buttahflake]

one from yesterday in Brownsville, VT.
granite>loam, nice!

[disc0ver]

^ grassy knoll??

I rode over there yesterday, didn't see anybody else on the trails

[Touring_Sedan]

Apparently it's still June.

[jamal]

I can relate to that

[WaistDeepGroomers]

A little stoke of late from over here in Jackson Hole.... most stuff is drying out now and the wildflowers up top are boooomin'!

[grinch]

sunny sunday shuttlin = tasty beers

[LeeLau]

Those trails are so much less beat than Martha - nice to see

[chatton18]

trails are drying out on the east coast making for some fast jump lines. rain this week should bring back some tackiness for a killer weekend

[scrublover]

Chatton18: nice vid! Probably a good thing we didn't get a lap in; pretty sure your going faster and bigger than I am by quite a bit.

A couple from that day. Mostly riding, didn't take many pics.








On of my very nice but very not very well coordinated bros in law.




Running with Lily.

[grinch]

Those trails are so much less beat than Martha - nice to see

seems to be the popular sentiment with Martha. used to do it on any bike. just prefer the big bike now. sure has changed



fun looking track Chatton. the wood launcher looks like quite the sender