Author Topic: Alafia ride today...or do Catmans always land on their feet? (Read 3784 times)

BillT · « **on:** March 14, 2009, 06:44:31 PM »

Met up with Uber, Bikehard, Catman, and Krunnch today for nice, casual ride today at Alafia (skills day pace, basically). We hit Bridges/Shelly's Loop first, then headed to to Moonscape. I just wasn't feeling it early and almost quit - I don't think I ate right prior to the ride - but we went back to parking lot after Moonscape and I fueled up and went back out feeling better. Everyone kicked it on Moonscape and I actually made the climb into Doom for the first time in eons. I was almost going to quit, but tried one more pedal stroke and cleaned it. Krunnch did the highline on the Doom drop which was fun to watch.

After Moonscape, we headed over to Gatorback and everyone was riding great. Catman was determined to make the switchback and climb up on the bridge around the tree and came so close. On his last attempt, he had to unclip about a bike length onto the bridge, and for a split second he looked fine...

Down goes Catman, still on his feet, spinning around in some sort of bizarre dance with his Reign until he hit a tree right above the trail below. All seems fine for another split second...

Down goes Catman again, continuing his dance with the bike over the trail below and finally stopping about 5-10 feet below that trail when he hit another tree. He was fine minus some abbrasions and he finished the trail cleaning pretty much everything else.

Good ride today, but I have to get used to the heat and we all need to pray for some rain as it is getting sandy out there.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2009, 06:50:57 PM »

That Catman dance was entertaining to watch. I missed the last little bit of it as I dropped my bike and raced back down the switchback to make sure he was OK. I thought he had saved it, but then I heard the very distinct sounds of a bike and person falling while he was out of my sight.

He did good to only come out of it with the scratches he had. Good thing Gregg wasn't there, he probably would've pushed him off the trail like he did me...LOL.

bikehard · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2009, 07:10:44 PM »

Watch our for the chick copper inside of Alafia..she pulled me over for speeding and gave me the third degree.... I think she let me off because she saw my Turner! LOL...

First time on doom today and was not as bad as I thought!

Next time I am bringing a dust mask as it is really dry.

Spectacular acrobatics Catman! Dont forget to stich up those pants! Glad u cleaned the boardwalk climb on moonscape

catman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2009, 07:48:08 PM »

I rewarded myself with enough KFC to feed a family (emotional eater

). Fun ride even with my hardly noticeable dab on the boardwalk around the tree. That giant hole next to the boardwalk is a death trap!

I'm very reluctant to check my bike for damage. For God's sake I just got the damn thing.

Awards for the day:

Bill wins the award for the smoothest climb into Moonscapes Doom entrance that I've ever seen.

Uber wins the sweetest looking bike award......again. Prize money is being held until you make that last long climb out of Gatorback

Krunnch wins biggest balls award for doing Doom's high side drop and that other crazy sketchy, sandy, deadly, I hate it, drop on Moonscape. Did I mention that I hate that drop? Broke my f'ing $100 helmet last time I tried it.

I've got the best crash category all taken care of even though it was really just a minor dab in the online world. Plus I totally did it on purpose to entertain everyone.

And Bikehard wins the cleanest bike I've ever seen award. He scrubbed the bike so hard that the handlebars came loose.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:30:12 PM »

Well hell. It may be awhile before I see that prize money.

catman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:35:21 PM »

Made that last climb today on my SS. It was slow and ugly but I'm counting it. Sounds like a good excuse to hold another skills day at Alafia.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:47:42 PM »

Slow and ugly still counts. Good job.

catman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:14:13 PM »

Freaking $12,419.99 and it still doesn't have the bling factor of the Ibis. I'm gonna keep looking though $:-\$

http://scottusa.com/us_en/category/1665/spark

Gregg · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:20:57 PM »

Quote from: catman on March 15, 2009, 09:14:13 PM

Freaking $12,419.99 and it still doesn't have the bling factor of the Ibis. I'm gonna keep looking though $:-\$

[url=http://scottusa.com/us_en/category/1665/spark]http://scottusa.com/us_en/category/1665/spark[/url]

I think it would be a great buy at 12,399.99. Don't ya think?

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:21:24 AM »

$12,419 and doesn't have the 140mm of travel either.

chisel · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:32:28 AM »

way too much money, but it does only weigh 20 lbs. super light! hmmm new bike or new truck hmmm...

catman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:23:41 AM »

I think you can buy a new Kia for around that price.

BillT · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:33:54 AM »

www.speedgoat.com is going to try to build up a new carbon Blur (sub 4.5lb frame) in the very low 20lb range...should be an interesting project.

catman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:09:04 PM »

Man, I was feeling fine after my huge crash, I mean dab, but must have pushed my luck by riding Alafia again the next day. I felt all busted up today at work. Probably gonna face my demons again Tues or Thurs. Can we put up guard rails on Gatorback? And trail side hotdog stands?

BillT · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:15:51 PM »

I think a nice tiki bar at the end of the last big climb on Gatorback in that clearing would be perfect.

catman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:40:53 PM »

And the tiki bar only serves people who cleaned the climb!

BillT · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:50:54 PM »

Quote from: catman on March 16, 2009, 08:40:53 PM

And the tiki bar only serves people who cleaned the climb!

But I'd go thirsty then

KRUNNCHERO · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:04:50 PM »

I will take a screwdriver with lots of ice please. Thank you come again.

catman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:13:18 PM »

Quote from: KRUNNCH on March 16, 2009, 09:04:50 PM

I will take a screwdriver with lots of ice please. Thank you come again.

And your drinks will be comp'd due to making the climb on a 8' travel bike.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:24:25 AM »

Quote from: catman on March 16, 2009, 08:40:53 PM

And the tiki bar only serves people who cleaned the climb!

I'll be a thirsty SOB then

slowfatguy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:11:15 PM »

Don't worry Tom, I'll have them put one on you tab and take it to the bottom of the climb for ya.

and then drink it in front of ya since you didn't make it again!

EllsRider · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2009, 02:33:36 PM »

BillT, any video evidence that you made the climb into Doom? You slipped this line into your post and no one else seemed to notice it. With all the technology out there on the trails these days, I'm thinking video evidence might be required to claim such feats!

j/k good job if you did make it. Chisel says he's going to have to try it again. I haven't tried for a long long time either. You have got me motivated.

chisel · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:00:14 PM »

i made it once 3 weeks ago but it takes a few tries! There is something about that climb that makes it really hard for me. $:-\$

slowfatguy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:06:32 PM »

You talking about the Doom climb with the rock step-up Ells and Chisel?

EllsRider · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:10:38 PM »

Yep. Haven't tried it for a long time now. I look to that spot as a quick rest area then proceed up the hill.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #25 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:47:55 PM »

Quote from: EllsRider on March 17, 2009, 02:33:36 PM

BillT, any video evidence that you made the climb into Doom? You slipped this line into your post and no one else seemed to notice it. With all the technology out there on the trails these days, I'm thinking video evidence might be required to claim such feats! j/k good job if you did make it. Chisel says he's going to have to try it again. I haven't tried for a long long time either. You have got me motivated.

There isn't video evidence but a few of us actually saw it. Not only did he make the climb, he stopped pedalling in the middle of it, started again, and still made it. It was definitely a sweet move.

Тгірlе Т · « **Reply #26 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:48:23 PM »

Quote from: slowfatguy on March 17, 2009, 12:11:15 PM

Don't worry Tom, I'll have them put one on you tab and take it to the bottom of the climb for ya.

and then drink it in front of ya since you didn't make it again!

EllsRider · « **Reply #27 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:56:44 PM »

Nice!

bikehard · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2009, 05:55:33 PM »

Quote from: übermensch on March 17, 2009, 03:47:55 PM

Quote from: EllsRider on March 17, 2009, 02:33:36 PM
BillT, any video evidence that you made the climb into Doom? You slipped this line into your post and no one else seemed to notice it. With all the technology out there on the trails these days, I'm thinking video evidence might be required to claim such feats! j/k good job if you did make it. Chisel says he's going to have to try it again. I haven't tried for a long long time either. You have got me motivated.

There isn't video evidence but a few of us actually saw it. Not only did he make the climb, he stopped pedalling in the middle of it, started again, and still made it. It was definitely a sweet move.

I second that! Bill made it on the second try, he hit the hover button and began to float up over as if it where nothing.

slowfatguy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:11:27 PM »

Quote from: übermensch on March 17, 2009, 03:47:55 PM

Quote from: EllsRider on March 17, 2009, 02:33:36 PM
BillT, any video evidence that you made the climb into Doom? You slipped this line into your post and no one else seemed to notice it. With all the technology out there on the trails these days, I'm thinking video evidence might be required to claim such feats! j/k good job if you did make it. Chisel says he's going to have to try it again. I haven't tried for a long long time either. You have got me motivated.

There isn't video evidence but a few of us actually saw it. Not only did he make the climb, he stopped pedalling in the middle of it, started again, and still made it. It was definitely a sweet move.

You should be used to seeing people make that spot Tom.

catman · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:59:13 PM »

I third that! It should also be noted that he basically made it on his first attempt as well, just set a foot down when already up top. I pretty much made it as well but I'm taking the left line up the roots now like SFG showed me. I love that little challenge but at the same time it pisses me off if I can't get it first try. So I'm usually quite pissed off.

BillT · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:25:17 AM »

Quote from: übermensch on March 17, 2009, 03:47:55 PM

Quote from: EllsRider on March 17, 2009, 02:33:36 PM
BillT, any video evidence that you made the climb into Doom? You slipped this line into your post and no one else seemed to notice it. With all the technology out there on the trails these days, I'm thinking video evidence might be required to claim such feats! j/k good job if you did make it. Chisel says he's going to have to try it again. I haven't tried for a long long time either. You have got me motivated.

There isn't video evidence but a few of us actually saw it. Not only did he make the climb, he stopped pedalling in the middle of it, started again, and still made it. It was definitely a sweet move.

I paused for a split second about to give up, but then said WFT and gave it another pedal stroke, didn't slip, and just motored on up. I was surprised as I don't think I've made that thing in well over a year. I took it wide to left on the first hill to have a good angle and a pedal stroke or two of acceleration prior to hitting the rock. The Kenda Small Block 8's impressed me on that one.

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Author Topic: Alafia ride today...or do Catmans always land on their feet? (Read 3784 times)