OBT 4th Birthday Ride weekend 2nd & 3rd of June 2012

[scott bockingMember]

Hi Galey.
I sent Mal a pm on Friday as Corey8 and I are keen to ride your loop in the morning and then Mals in the afternoon. I added our names to the list.
Probably a good idea to get the ride groups on the first post as they will get lost back here so if you want me to move your post let me know and I will sort it out mate.
Cheers

STM

[GregMember]

JAK wrote:

Can anyone tell me what ground the grade 2 / ADV ride will be on. And what i mean by that is will the black stuff be used or will it be dirt ?

Cheers

98.5% dirt Jak

[alanMember]

GaleyKTM300 wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

Can I ask everyone coming to pm me or post up the ride grade they want to do or lead rider they would like to ride with?

This hopefully will give us an idea of the size of the groups and then we can adjust the rides to suit.

If we have the majority of riders wanting a grade 3, I have another local lead rider on standby (sort of).

Grades/leaders

Eagle – grade 2 adventure style ride

Medogrocket – grade 3ish (hopefully)

Mal5.1 – grade 3 (with help on the hills)

GaleyKTM300 – grade 4 (hill climb heros ride) Some of Galeys hills will suck the life out of the unfit.

Cheers :woohoo:

OBT ride grades

Grade 2) Now we’re getting the hang of it! Twin trail and open single line, ready to tackle something a bit more challenging. You want to take on a few easier hills, rocks, ruts and roots across varied terrain but would need some assistance in case things go wrong. Frequent rest breaks and assistance form other riders is likely to be required.

Grade 3) I’ve seen most obstacles riding has to offer and a have good idea of how to handle them, the odd push and helping hand wouldn’t hurt. No crazy hills yet though! Don’t mind stopping for a few rest breaks to catch my breath.

Grade 4) You’ve been around a while haven’t you! Been on some tougher rides, happy to sweep and even get up the front. You can ride most obstacles without a problem and can mostly get up the bigger hills on your own. You can maintain a good pace for most of the day with infrequent rest stops. Minimal assistance required.

Grade 5) Can ride any track and hill that you can find and can sort myself out if it all goes pear shaped. Will need help only on the toughest of sections. Can go all day and only minimal stops are required.

Lads and Lassies,

Galeys ride will be a mix of grade 4 and 5.

*This has been designed by me to give riders tough challenges for the entire 75kms. I have lads travelling big distances to experience THE WORST HILLS AND TRAILS in Sunny Corner.
*There will be minimal fire trails, even riding in the scrub next to the firetrails at times. The first singles are 100m from camp and the first firetrail is 15km in. This will only give you a breather for 3km before we tackle the hard hills section which are all grouped together.
*You will need a new or near to new rear tyre and a very good front tyre as I have lots of off camber slopes to ride, gnarly hills that demand top traction.
* You will be exhausted and stay exhausted for most of the ride. The only time you will get a rest is when you are at the top of a hill waiting for the sweep to come up. Or if you vomit inside your helmet.
*I have found that on most grade 4 and above rides that you get minimal assistance unless you are hurt or stuck under your bike.

This is a friendly warning as the ride leaders want you to enjoy the ride you do and not whinge about it. So please choose the correct grade for your ability and your safety.

GaleyKTM300 grade 4/5 loop Riders List.
TB
Clarkyktm
Mickktm300
Gocman ?
BOB
LC
BelligenEv
White Rocket
Reeksie
STM
Corey8

Anyone else please post up and I will add you to this list.

Hard but fair
Galey

Mods/Admin/TB if this is too harsh , I apologize. I am sure you understand.

bring it on haley :woohoo:(i may need a push)

[GregMember]

GaleyKTM300 wrote:

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Galeys ride will be a mix of grade 4 and 5.

*This has been designed by me to give riders tough challenges for the entire 75kms. I have lads travelling big distances to experience THE WORST HILLS AND TRAILS in Sunny Corner.
*There will be minimal fire trails, even riding in the scrub next to the firetrails at times. The first singles are 100m from camp and the first firetrail is 15km in. This will only give you a breather for 3km before we tackle the hard hills section which are all grouped together.
*You will need a new or near to new rear tyre and a very good front tyre as I have lots of off camber slopes to ride, gnarly hills that demand top traction.
* You will be exhausted and stay exhausted for most of the ride. The only time you will get a rest is when you are at the top of a hill waiting for the sweep to come up. Or if you vomit inside your helmet.
*I have found that on most grade 4 and above rides that you get minimal assistance unless you are hurt or stuck under your bike.

This is a friendly warning as the ride leaders want you to enjoy the ride you do and not whinge about it. So please choose the correct grade for your ability and your safety.

GaleyKTM300 grade 4/5 loop Riders List.
TB
Clarkyktm
Mickktm300
Gocman ?
BOB
LC
BelligenEv
White Rocket
Reeksie
STM
Corey8
nickj

Anyone else please post up and I will add you to this list.

Hard but fair
Galey

Mods/Admin/TB if this is too harsh , I apologize. I am sure you understand.

Harsh nah just hope for your sake you can walk the walk cause you sure talk the talk :laugh: :laugh: I love it I will update the first page list tonight. I learnt a long time ago leading big rides actually any rides it never works like it did during the pre run :whistle:

TB

[JohnMember]

Trailboss wrote:

JAK wrote:

Can anyone tell me what ground the grade 2 / ADV ride will be on. And what i mean by that is will the black stuff be used or will it be dirt ?

Cheers

98.5% dirt Jak

Thanks TB. As you know i normally ride the grade 5 :blush: but i think just this once i might ride the grade 2 ADV, just to give the young wipper snappers some pointers mind you. :woohoo:

[GregMember]

JAK wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

JAK wrote:

Can anyone tell me what ground the grade 2 / ADV ride will be on. And what i mean by that is will the black stuff be used or will it be dirt ?

Cheers

98.5% dirt Jak

Thanks TB. As you know i normally ride the grade 5 :blush: but i think just this once i might ride the grade 2 ADV, just to give the young wipper snappers some pointers mind you. :woohoo:

They will appreciate that Jak

TB

[Dan BatemanMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

Can I ask everyone coming to pm me or post up the ride grade they want to do or lead rider they would like to ride with?

This hopefully will give us an idea of the size of the groups and then we can adjust the rides to suit.

If we have the majority of riders wanting a grade 3, I have another local lead rider on standby (sort of).

Grades/leaders

Eagle – grade 2 adventure style ride

Medogrocket – grade 3ish (hopefully)

Mal5.1 – grade 3 (with help on the hills)

GaleyKTM300 – grade 4 (hill climb heros ride) Some of Galeys hills will suck the life out of the unfit.

Cheers :woohoo:

Hi mal
Can you please add Vidoz35 and myself to your group,
This will be Vidoz35 first go at the good stuff and knowing what your rides are like reckon he’ll have a ball.
Cheers Wazzup

[MalMember]

wazzup wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

Can I ask everyone coming to pm me or post up the ride grade they want to do or lead rider they would like to ride with?

This hopefully will give us an idea of the size of the groups and then we can adjust the rides to suit.

If we have the majority of riders wanting a grade 3, I have another local lead rider on standby (sort of).

Grades/leaders

Eagle – grade 2 adventure style ride

Medogrocket – grade 3ish (hopefully)

Mal5.1 – grade 3 (with help on the hills)

GaleyKTM300 – grade 4 (hill climb heros ride) Some of Galeys hills will suck the life out of the unfit.

Cheers :woohoo:

Hi mal
Can you please add Vidoz35 and myself to your group,
This will be Vidoz35 first go at the good stuff and knowing what your rides are like reckon he’ll have a ball.
Cheers Wazzup

No worries mate. I have two loops pretty much sorted. Hope to finish one tomorrow. :woohoo:

[MalMember]

GaleyKTM300 wrote:

Lads and Lassies,

Galeys ride will be a mix of grade 4 and 5.

*This has been designed by me to give riders tough challenges for the entire 75kms. I have lads travelling big distances to experience THE WORST HILLS AND TRAILS in Sunny Corner.
*There will be minimal fire trails, even riding in the scrub next to the firetrails at times. The first singles are 100m from camp and the first firetrail is 15km in. This will only give you a breather for 3km before we tackle the hard hills section which are all grouped together.
*You will need a new or near to new rear tyre and a very good front tyre as I have lots of off camber slopes to ride, gnarly hills that demand top traction.
* You will be exhausted and stay exhausted for most of the ride. The only time you will get a rest is when you are at the top of a hill waiting for the sweep to come up. Or if you vomit inside your helmet.
*I have found that on most grade 4 and above rides that you get minimal assistance unless you are hurt or stuck under your bike.

This is a friendly warning as the ride leaders want you to enjoy the ride you do and not whinge about it. So please choose the correct grade for your ability and your safety.

GaleyKTM300 grade 4/5 loop Riders List.
TB
Clarkyktm
Mickktm300
Gocman ?
BOB
LC
BelligenEv
White Rocket
Reeksie
STM
Corey8

Anyone else please post up and I will add you to this list.

Hard but fair
Galey

Mods/Admin/TB if this is too harsh , I apologize. I am sure you understand.

Galey you’re dreaming if you think you’re going to do 75Kms. Is that before lunch or should the hardcore guys take a packed lunch?

Also I have a spread sheet with all the pms and posts for leaders and riders. I will update the first post later in week.

[Paul SouthwellMember]

Can anyone tell me what grade the beer drinking seats are please i might need some stabilisers

[AlexMember]

Haley has scared me off the 4/5 ride. I got tired reading the post.

Quote:

Galey you’re dreaming if you think you’re going to do 75Kms. Is that before lunch or should the hardcore guys take a packed lunch?

That’s quite true, that would be a day ride if it’s narly enough, not 8:30 – 12/1pm.

[alanMember]

i think he wrote somewhere else its 75kms but in two sections ones 45 spose the others 30 thats for the day with lunch between sections i guess thats the way i read it anyway

[MalMember]

Tiny wrote:

Can anyone tell me what grade the beer drinking seats are please i might need some stabilisers

Think grade 2 for the first 6 beers then grade 3 for the next 12 ( as long as you stay seated). From there it would have to step up to grade 5/6.

STM would be more (if not the most) qualified to grade it after the 12 beer mark. :laugh:

[GregMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

Also I have a spread sheet with all the pms and posts for leaders and riders. I will update the first post later in week.

Thanks Mal will leave it all up to you, to many cooks here will spoil the broth

TB

[scott bockingMember]

mal5.1 wrote:

Tiny wrote:

Can anyone tell me what grade the beer drinking seats are please i might need some stabilisers

Think grade 2 for the first 6 beers then grade 3 for the next 12 ( as long as you stay seated). From there it would have to step up to grade 5/6.

STM would be more (if not the most) qualified to grade it after the 12 beer mark. :laugh:

I think you still have some incriminating footage somewhere don’t you mate :blush:

STM

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