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73 in December

2008-12-29T20:55:00.000-08:00

Two days after Christmas and the temperature in the 70's. With the weather being cold I haven't been riding as much as I would like. Saturday and Sunday it was just about perfect. I rode at Little Creek and it was alittle muddy after the rain in the past couple of days. Now I'm pumped for spring and summer, oh wait it's the begining of winter.

I'm back

2008-11-19T16:44:00.001-08:00

Well I'm finally making a new post. I have been in charleston since august and just now have the internet. I have alot of different places to ride down here so that makes it nice. When it hasn't been too cold or snowing like crazy. I have been doing the night ride thing. This is my first year for night rides, and it's pretty sweet. Well I'll try and keep this thing updated, but we all know how good I am at that.

ohh boy

2008-07-31T16:11:00.000-07:00

Well it has been some time since my last post, and I know I say im going to keep this updated but we all know that is a lie. I've been doing alot of trail work the last week and cut some over in Ohio today. The main plan for today was to build more trails in Proctor, but 89 was closed and will be for some time. So the trails over there will have to wait alittle longer.

looking forward..

2008-06-13T14:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday David Crow and I done a easy 27 mile road ride out behind Martins Ferry. It was the first road ride we got to do this year. I thought it would be a nice relaxing ride before this weekend at The Appalachian Classic. Saturday XC time trial, bike polo, and short track. Sundays the XC race. It should be a great weekend. Hope to see everyone there.

Barkcamp

2008-06-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

Sunday Tim and I went to ride at Barkcamp. It was extremly hot outside, so we kinda got a late start. Anyways the trail was in pretty good condition. There was a tree down so on our second lap we built sticks and little branches over top of it for a pretty sick log crossing. So after our second lap we ventured off and rode by the beach. I was surprised not bad for a beach. So we fooled around there for awhile. Looking to get another ride in at Barkcamp this weed with some trail work.

Grandvue

2008-06-02T22:07:00.000-07:00

I woke up today planning on a road ride and got super pumped to ride at Grandvue. I haven't been there all year so I was way past due. The day went pretty well other than some trees that need cut and some weed eating, but you will have that. The first lap I tried to clear small things out of the trail, but a trail work day is in need.

Tomorrow either Barkcamp or Grandvue ride with a little trail work before the ride.

Bavington Game Lands

2008-06-02T21:46:00.001-07:00

Well back to updating hopefully. Sunday June 1st Dave, Timmy, and I headed north to PA to ride at Bavington Game Lands. The day went swell and the weather couldn't have been better. I recommend going if ever given the chance. I know I'll be back.

Barkcamp trail day

2008-02-10T15:30:00.000-08:00

This Thursday February the 14th we are going to be doing some trail work at Barkcamp. As of now Barkcamp only has a handfull of trails, but we have access to tons of land so we would all like to change that. So if anyone would be interested get ahold of Dave Crow or me(Andy Gorby). On the plans for 08 at Barkcamp is cut alot of sweet singletrack and start working on a jump loop.

Brap. .brap!

2008-01-27T20:35:00.000-08:00

So its 11:36 p.m. and its dark and cold. I wish I was out riding, and wish the weather was nice and light outside. Its not, so I'm cruising the net. So I came across a website I would like to share singletrack. Check it out.

What a weekend

2008-01-22T19:57:00.000-08:00

Saturday Dave and I went to Rays indoor mtb park. This was a much needed trip that we finally got to take. We went last year, but we were looking forward to all the new changes. Ray made it more rider friendly for bikers of all ages and skill levels. Rays offers a discount at the Holiday Inn. Then we rode all day sunday so it was a narly time for sure. We will be heading back up within the next couple of weeks, so if anyone wants to go get at me. Here are just a few vids from the weekend.

punk bike!

2008-01-18T13:04:00.000-08:00

2008 OMBC race schedule

2008-01-06T15:02:00.000-08:00

For the enite schedule go to the OMBC website. OMBC and WVMBA will both be sharing two races. Those wo are Mountwood Park and Lake Hope Park. There are 13 races in the series this year.

Gandvue Ride

2008-01-03T16:35:00.000-08:00

Well sunday the 6th of january we will be riding Grandvue park in Mounsville, WV. So if anyone is interested in riding just send me an email or whatever and I'll hook you up with a time and directions. As of now the weather should be so/so, but we will see. As far as me updating this blog you can see it doesnt happen that much. Hopefully I can update fairly more than I have. Also we will be planning a Rays trip hopefully soon. The Quickservice/Body Progressions Cycling posse will be in full effect. Again anyone interest contact me.

Rays Indoor Mountain Bike Park

2007-11-20T22:33:00.000-08:00

Rays indoor mountain bike park is a must for mountain bikers. Located in Cleveland,OH opened from Oct.20th 2007 thru april 6th 2008. For more info click here.

2008 WVMBA Point Series Schedule is out now!

2007-11-20T22:25:00.000-08:00

The 2008 WVMBA points schedule is available to to veiw here. With 16 races this should be a very interesting year. With some new races like the 10th race being the North Bend Challenge and the 7th being the Barbour DeTour Mountain Bike edition 2008 should be a great year for mountain bike racing.

Barkcamp trail day

2007-10-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

It looks like the next Barkcamp trail work day will be Thursday October 11th. My guess if interested you could meet Todd there around 10:00a.m.

Joey Riddle benefit race

2007-10-04T21:38:00.000-07:00

As most of you know WVMBA Pro racer Joey Riddle was in a serious crash the last race of the year witch caused multiple injuries. Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Big Bear Lake they are having a race to help out with some of the medical bills. 11:00a.m race 9:00a.m registration. For more on the story check out iplayoutsides website.

Trail day at Barkcamp

2007-10-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Trail work today couldn't have went better. Todd, Dave, and I raked most of the leaves and debris off the trail. There were three trees down as well, and one we cut completely out of the course. The other two we left and just cut into them just enough so it is crossable. After that we took the mule back to the building. Then finally came the part of the day we were all looking forward to. . . riding the trails. We got to ride for a couple hours and hopefully we will get a few more trail work days in this week. For more pictures of todays progress click here.

Wow, it's October ... .

2007-10-01T14:09:00.000-07:00

Not too much going on today, but tomorrow at Barkcamp were going to do some trail maintenance early in the morning. There are alot of trees down that need to either be cut out or build over top. I know the Locust trail needs a great deal of work just from past rides. This park has alot of potiental and should turn out just sick.

9/30/2007 Mountwood

2007-09-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

Well today Dave and I had a much needed Mountwood Park ride. Things got off to a rocky start first with my pedals, then a flat before I even had my bike on the rack. Dave was having frame problems. So we finally got on the road and rolled into the park. When we got there we were surprised to see alot of people at the park.(volcano fest or something like that?) But anyways we headed out on the trail and got a good 3hr. ride in. I still think Haystack is my favorite trail! Mountwood is SWEET.