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01-02-2008
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Harmonic ConvergenSS Feb 23, 2008
We are on for another gathering of North West riders at the Harmony Trails near Longview, WA. Many more miles of trails have been added and we are announcing the completion of the Golden Spike Trail for those hardy and adventurous enough to attempt it.
Please meet me at the usual place off I-5 Exit 36 (Gearhart Park) by 10am on Saturday, February 23, 2008. We will leave to caravan to the trail head at 10am sharp so don't be late. Refreshments will be provided around mid ride at 9 trails where you can watch your friends attempt 285, the teeter totter, and the BIG UP. Or, if you really think you can ride, YOU can attempt it.
Some new trail highlights,
MORE skeloton trail
Rubber Chicken trail (you MUST squeeze it!)
Golden Spike sections (go as far as you can till you run into snow)
An after ride dinner is planned, possibly at a new place near the interstate, still working on details.
For any who wish to stay overnight we are planning a ride at another nearby trail system that the Golden Spike connects to, but, thankfully, we won't have to ride the spike to get there. :-)
Harmonic ConvergenSS has its roots as a SingleSpeed event and you are encouraged to bring (and ride!) your one geared bikes. If you must, you can bring something that has an evil de-railler but I strongly suggest that you don't tell anyone nor be seen shifting. ;-P
I may have some zip-ties along for the ride for the purpose of locking down a de-railler cable or two!
Groups: there will be a grouping by ability and fear.
Jumpers
Hard Core Spikers (eat your wheaties)
Medium and
Slow Cooked
BikeRR-GalSS
You are encouraged to bring friends but they should be intermediate riders at least, Harmony trails are wet, rooty, loggy and fun. And don't you dare tell me the trails are flat, I'll find a hill for ya!
I'd appreciate a shout back if yer coming and staying for din-din.
bike ON
bob
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01-02-2008
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igoslo
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Sounds like fun, I'll have to add it to my calendar.
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01-02-2008
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Squeaky Wheel
Join Date: Dec 2005
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I built a FS SS (it's the only frame I had available  ), will that destroy the harmony?  |
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01-03-2008
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Keep The Rubber Side Down
Join Date: Sep 2003
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the closes thing to a SS is a 9 speed Urban Asault bike. It's been years since I've riden down in Longview. If a XC FS bike would be allowed, then I'm in.
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01-04-2008
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Water-wings
I'm an SS'er and new to the wet NW by way of Tucson, AZ. I plan to be there and I'll bring my water-wings and some anti-mud-flingers.
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01-04-2008
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Bring whats fun.
Tucson eh? was down there a couple of years ago for the Old Pueblo 24hr race. uh, It rained on us for 18 hours! kinda ironic, don'tcha think?
can't guarantee the weather but the last 6 have been clear or at most sprinkles, tho the way this winter is going...
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The more I know the more I know I don't know.
Let the bike ride the trail, you ride the bike.
Look where you want to go, not where you don't want to go.
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01-04-2008
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google maps info
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The more I know the more I know I don't know.
Let the bike ride the trail, you ride the bike.
Look where you want to go, not where you don't want to go.
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01-05-2008
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Soggy Sonoran
That year of the 24 Hours at the Old Pueblo was ridiculous. Fortunately I didn't race, because it was bike carnage. The bike shops down there did very well for a few months afterwards. I actually wrenched for DrunkCyclist and The Girls of DrunkCyclist (AKA - Kona Girls). I was a boat load of work man. Anyway it was a real bonding experience for all who remained at the course for the duration, riders, wrenchers, volunteers, etc. I started cleaning bikes in the stock pond at the south side of 24 hour town. People began to barrow my brushes and before long there was a herd down there with there bikes scrubbing and dunking. What a mess!
Anyway, I doubt that it will be anywhere that bad at the ConvergenSS? sp? Hope that doesn't hex things. Isn't this an El Nino year? Wet Wet Wet.
See ya there with the water-wings.
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01-05-2008
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igoslo
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by sgyetvai
That year of the 24 Hours at the Old Pueblo was ridiculous. Fortunately I didn't race, because it was bike carnage. The bike shops down there did very well for a few months afterwards. I actually wrenched for DrunkCyclist and The Girls of DrunkCyclist (AKA - Kona Girls). I was a boat load of work man. Anyway it was a real bonding experience for all who remained at the course for the duration, riders, wrenchers, volunteers, etc. I started cleaning bikes in the stock pond at the south side of 24 hour town. People began to barrow my brushes and before long there was a herd down there with there bikes scrubbing and dunking. What a mess!
Anyway, I doubt that it will be anywhere that bad at the ConvergenSS? sp? Hope that doesn't hex things. Isn't this an El Nino year? Wet Wet Wet.
See ya there with the water-wings.
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AZ mud is bad bad bad. I've yet to find any WA mud that even compares. |
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01-05-2008
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another bozo on the bus
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I may be in for this. Never ridden up that way before. I am moving across the country leaving NorCal on the 14th and just need to figure out some logistics as to how I will be blowing off the week in between and how much stuff I will be travelling with.
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02-06-2008
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With Bells On
The Flight needs an into to Stella for sure. Hoping to make both days again like last year. YAHOOTY!
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02-07-2008
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igoslo
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I just found out that the Seattle bike swap is the same day. I'm now backing myself down from a yes to a maybe.
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02-08-2008
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Keep The Rubber Side Down
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And...
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Originally Posted by SoloRider
I just found out that the Seattle bike swap is the same day. I'm now backing myself down from a yes to a maybe.
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Chilly Hilly is the day after the bike swap. I too will have to change to a maybe
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02-11-2008
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Originally Posted by SoloRider
I just found out that the Seattle bike swap is the same day. I'm now backing myself down from a yes to a maybe.
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More fun is to be had down in Longview, IMO. Second day's riding at the location that must not be named is damn - good - fun. |
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02-11-2008
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Day Two Ride Time
Hey, Bob. What's the Day Two ride time going to be?
I'm working to round up a few guides for you. Let me know.
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02-11-2008
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Sweet
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Originally Posted by Mellow Yellow
Chilly Hilly is the day after the bike swap. I too will have to change to a maybe
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Go to the bikeswap-do the chilly willy....We'll have more fun than all that put together!!!!!!!
I'm a repeat offender....A good friend called the day 2 trails PHENOMINAL....
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02-22-2008
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I'll be there.
My buddy Brett came down last year on his Harro single speed and had a great time. It sounds like it's going to be an other good one this year so please count me in.
Thanks
Jonathan B
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02-22-2008
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Sweet
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Going down to Longview.....Gonna ride bikes with my friends....Goin' down to Longview, hope the fun never ends....
Gonna shred some gnar, and roll some drops.... Ride some skinnies, keepin' it on track...
A good man said, Harmony is like Tolt on crack.... 
A good group of us are coming from TacOly, at least a dozen....
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