Ammendment to last......#2

hey just had to throw another sentence or two at ya all. News just hit me last night that there will also be food, more than that of what i had spoke of previously. I mentioned pasta there will be again adult sodas, sketties, turkey, hot soup, umm.....some others. Bring what you like and plan to have a great time. We are all looking forward to having a great time together.

Talk again soon,

harms

Ammendment to last.....

just to clarify, we are meeting on Sat. at the bridge at 9:00 am give or take a few minutes. As we are due to have many (high hopes), we could also have slightly different arrival times. So rest assured we will allow for tardiness.

P.S.- - -you are encouraged to bring some "betty's" to go along with all these "fred's"....... or vice versa

late,

harms

Attn: Riders Wanted - - Weekend Gathering

Attention all cyclists: We are planning a weekend of riding in the wonderful location of Kennerdell Pennsylvania. A few of us will show for the weekend on Friday evening. I am under the impression that we will be riding somewhere around the nine o'clock time frame leaving from the bridge on the river in Kennerdell. We and anyone who would like to come and join us will be staying at Jason's Cabin that is located about or around a mile up the hill from the bridge. Pasta is in the works for an after ride feast, and we should be able to come up with a few good adventurous things to do for the remainder of the day on Saturday.

Sunday, we may do a road or mtn bike ride depending on the total consensus of the group. We usually like to do a one day mtn ride and and one day road (making the road the longer day) while we are there for the weekend. But we can always do as many rides as possible, as desired. I will be bringing a few adult soda's and some treats and everyone is welcome to bring whatever they like.

Again as stated in many blogs previous, we will have different levels of riding capabilities and all are welcome. So grab your bike and gear, a sleeper, and the desire to have fun away from the monotony of the so called city life, and sort a retreat for the weekend. Who knows maybe this will be a last ditch effort of the weather to give us a more than favorable time in the "Dell" that we all love so much.

Before I forget, we will be riding the newest and most recent of "Longhairs Addition to Kennerdell." If you have not been on these newer trails lately or yet, you must. It definitely changes that perspective of the place going to "shit" after the horses have destroyed so much of what we have played on for so long. Maybe only a matter of time before they find there way on to these ones also, but we can make for sure that we enjoy them while they last.

If there is anyone who would like to attend but needs "trans", just let one of us know. I am not sure of the amount of room we will all have, but we will make any attempts that we can do accomodate you all. But email if you would like to get a ride or whatever. Also spread the word about this to any of those fellow cyclists that you think would like to go, even if you are not or dont think you will.

I will be trying to contact as many of the folks who participate in the month of mud as I have contact information for. If you all have anyone that you know CONTACT THEM TOOOO...!!!

Hope to see any and all very soon.....!

harms

"Everybody Play's @ Ray's"

What up Y'all? Just wanted to reiterate the upcoming grand opening of Ray's Mountain Bike Park in Cleveland, Ohio. I know for a fact that this will be a drop dead fun time no matter what your skill level on a mountain bike. Just the experience alone will be fun for ya. I did hear last weekend: "That damn Ray's Mountain Bike park got my confidence all built up, that once I hit the trails I was riding things and going places I wouldn't have before. But I did take it a little too far on the trail and had a yard sale." This place will sincerely increase your physical and mental capacity of/for trial riding.

I still don't know exactly the extent of the expansion of the place. But have no doubts that it will be just as good as the existing terrain. Apparently the weekend of 11-4 and 11-5 MSNBC will be there taping the place and what goes on there. Again I dont know the full extent of what is going on but should produce a good portion of talent. So I will take a stab at this and say that I will go for that weekend as well. As of right now I am planning on going to Ray's on Friday the 27 on or around 5:00 pm.

If you have any interest in going up there please let us know by posting. Now I know that this is a Friday night, so understand that if you would like to ride up with me you wont be home until around midnight or later. For me if I am to drive all that way I am planning that I will make the most out of the time that we will have once we get there, which will be about three hours. They are also not open saturday and sunday of that weekend. But by all means if you have an interest and no time constraints, let me know.

As for this evening, I am thinking of doing a lake loop but dont know for sure. If anyone would like to do it and would like company, send me an email and try to motivate me. I just might join you (gotta fix a flat first though).

Also keep in mind that if the weather is decent this weekend and you are looking for a riding partner, post it here and see if anyone will join. I think that we may try to organize something for saturday and sunday in the near future, be it road or mtn. So show your interest by letting someone know the 5 W's and we will all try to get it going.

Eddie Delgros gathered people up for a weekend last weekend and had more people show up locally than we have been able to conjure up at Kennerdell in moons. So I know that you are all out there. Lets try and do some of that meetin up for fun rides now that the season is falling out.

peace

harms...

oh, let me know if anyone would like to walk the loop for cleanup this weekend. thanks!!!

"And the Winner Is?

The Winner Was "Nitro", yeah that is Ryan Gotch's new nickname. That is short for "Nitrous", ya know that stuff that they spray into a car's engine to go insanely fast...? Yeah well that is why I have dubbed him Nitro, and JD - "Turbo". In any case Ryan had entered into a contest to win a custom built mtn bike in Dirt Rag Magazine. Winner gets a custom built "DeSalvo" mtn bike. Needless to say, Ryan spent countless days wondering when it was coming. Finally after many long days and sleepless nights (i have to exaggerate a little) here it is:



so should you see someone flyin by ya somewheres in the nears futures and it kinda looks likes dis.........say "GOOOO NITROOOO"

that bike sure is dreamy...

10-4

"Grab A can Of Pork Soda,You'l B feelin Just Fine"

For all of you who will be attending Edwardo's for the Mountain Bike morning and more, here is a little map for you to find his home/locale. If you are of those who are undecided or think that you would not be able to keep up, let me tell you that there will be all levels attending and most of those who will be there are to race the following day.....fun ride is in store. 4-Sure...!

I also want to give a huge thanks to David for showing up for the ride last night. PB & J, David & I took a lap around the "lake loop". It just goes to show that people are still reading this blogger, so make sure that if you are going to ride somewhere and wouldn't mind having company you post what's up? I would like to schedule a time in the next couple of weeks, be it on the weekdays or weekends (no matter), a time when a couple willing persons would like to go around the lake on foot and help clear up the trail a little. Anyone interested could just mail me @ j_harmer@hotmail.com.

If there is also anyone out there that has an appetite like most of the cyclists that I know, there is a little chilli cook-off going on down in Sharon tomorrow at 4pm. I dont know the street but it is down there around the old payless, and I am sure that you would not be able to miss it. The entire street is supposed to be closed off. Just tossin that one out there for yall.

Have a Great Friday,

C-YA....Harms

"A Room With a View"

If you have been reading the blog you would have noticed that I have mentioned on several occassions about "riding the loop around the lake". Well PB and I have been talking a little in the comments of certain blogs about getting out there and running the loop. If not riding the whole thing a couple or just once, at least doing it so that anyone who would like to do it on their own, will now know where, what to ride.

Let this be the formal/informal (whichever you like) invitation to get a guided tour around the lake via mtn bike, or cyclocross if that suits your fancy, so that you may learn the trail and do it own your own or however you wish. I will be at the parking lot located off of trout island road, it is a little gravel parking lot that accesses the old railroad bed, now gravel, just off of trout island road- - -on or about 545-600p. Normal time, but daylight is now restricted to so pushing off will be crucial. I will also be doing the same ride on Thursday if you are unable to get into this one tonight. One time around the lake is most likely about all that will be allowed.

I want to make sure that everyone who has an interest knows that the trail has not been maintained for quite some time. I am not sure what the condition of the entire trail is but there is much that is rideable. If anyone upon completing a ride around the lake would like to get together and clean it up a little, i would be more than interested. This is also a great running, walking, dogwalking, etc..... trail. All we have done is linked some trails and asphalt and more trails to make a decent circuit/loop around our hometown brownwater source.

Anyway, paula there you have it. If anyone has any interest please do grab your gear and head out. If you dont know where trout island road is, you can located d'onofrio's and go towards sharpsville. there is a road to the right just before you get to the "new" (we did not need it) bridge. that is trout island road. travel down that road until it really straightens out, go up over the crest and before you get to the next bend in the road you will see the parking lot on the left. i dont think that anyone would be coming from the other direction. if so, then look for the little lot on your right!

See ya all soon.........

Harms

2-Wheel'd Freakz Represent at Month of Mud

Ryan Gotch, Dave Hornak, Andrew Brown and myself participated in the 2nd of five races in this series. Grove City served up a muddy, cycle-cross course done in laps. Despite the mud and water soaked fields, there were opportunities to go for speed (on the road and otherwise), and no opportunity to let your heart-rate drop.

Ryan continues to do very well in the challenging single-speed division. Andrew did well as a newcomer to mountain biking, despite finishing with a flat tire. He aspires to participate in more of this series. Dave rode very respectively. By the way, Thank you, Dave, for allowing me into the transitions ahead of you in lap 3 and for your encouragement!! I'm trying to hold my own in the women's division. Month of Mud always attracts some good talent.

Speaking of good talent, why isn't Harmer racing? He is the fastest 2-Wheel'd Freak, after all. We should all put some pressure on him. Jason Diurba is waiting for a bad ankle to heal. I hear bull riding can be brutal.

You all can check out the remaining schedule and results at www.gorocket.net. Click on the bike apparel photo, then MBRAWP. That said, see you all at Brady's. Expect more single-track, sprinkled with some climbs and just a bit of technical challenge.