New member from South Jersey

[sixandeightstringer]

Greetings, been lurking for a day or so, checking out the boards. I figured I should introduce myself.

First off, my name is Mark, and I've been occasionally visiting some of the trails in the region (Monmouth, Cheesequake, Estell Manor) over the past couple of years. I'm a bigger guy (5'11", around 230#) in my late 30's, and I have an ancient Cannondale that I bought new in 1994 or so; I've since upgraded to V-brakes (it had sidepull calipers, originally), replaced the solid fork with an old Zokes suspension fork (it's heavy), and it does just fine for light trail work. I also have an older Trek road bike that I just cleaned up (haven't ridden a road bike in quite some time).

I live in Glassboro, and commute to the Southern shore area (near Sea Isle) every day for work.

I'm a decent, reasonably confident rider, but not reckless. 😉 I usually ride with a couple of my friends. I'm hoping to learn about some great places to ride, perhaps make some trail buddies to ride with. Also finding it edifying to read some of the informative posts (like the stickied trail etiquette post at the top - kudos to all for that!)

I'm also a semi-professional musician (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00111KU9I/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp) and sell upright basses for a living. I also was heavily into competitive radio-controlled auto racing for a while, though I've kind of cooled off on that hobby.

I guess that's about it for now. Looking forward to meeting some of you on the trails!

 

[sj_john]

Welcome from another SJ rider

Good to see more local people joining the group.

Look for us riding after work at Gloucester County College, Camden County College or Ceres Park, depending on the weather.
We usually ride Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting around 6PM.
Varied pace but no one is left behind.

John

 

[rquinn19]

Good to see more local people joining the group.

Look for us riding after work at Gloucester County College, Camden County College or Ceres Park, depending on the weather.
We usually ride Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting around 6PM.
Varied pace but no one is left behind.

John

How do you guys organize your rides? As far as how do you communicate when and where? I ride CCC whenever I can and I'm trying to get to GCC before the race on the 25th to see if it's a bit too much for me or not. I work 2nd shift, but every once in a while I get lucky and might be able to ride.

 

[mike_243]

Welcome aboard...
I kind of guessed the music link by your handle and avatar...hope to see you on the trails..

 

[sj_john]

Gcc

How do you guys organize your rides? As far as how do you communicate when and where? I ride CCC whenever I can and I'm trying to get to GCC before the race on the 25th to see if it's a bit too much for me or not. I work 2nd shift, but every once in a while I get lucky and might be able to ride.

If you are racing beginner, depending on your age group, you would need to do 2 laps in 45 to 55 minutes to podium.

There will be a lot of riders out this weekend and all next week.
There were more than usual out on Wednesday night.

We usually gather in Lot E between 5:30 - 6:00 PM.
Send me a PM if you are able to ride one day.

John

 

[RonC]

Welcome to the board.
I have built 2 guitars it fun I really like building them.
Come down to Allaire State Park Tuesday evening. A lot of fun.