Sourlands Group Ride Friday 7/5/24 10am

[JPark]

Bummer you can't make it. Any trees down?

I was able to pick up numerous branches, but nothing big fell. I did not ride Boulderama or the lower trails south of the Pipeline so I don't know about those.

 

[gmb3]

I was able to pick up numerous branches, but nothing big fell. I did not ride Boulderama or the lower trails south of the Pipeline so I don't know about those.

Cool. Thanks for the pickup sticks!

 

[gmb3]

Bump and put it up on a bunch of FB groups. We'll see how many we get.

 

[rjr44]

Still a little early but any concerns w/ the forecast?

 

[knobbyhead]

If the weather holds out I'm in. Sucha fun place

 

[Robin]

Waiting to see if hubby is working…

 

[gmb3]

Still a little early but any concerns w/ the forecast?

Haven't even looked. If it's bad, I'll cancel.

 

[rxpete]

I've never been but always wanted to go. I'll try to make it.

 

[rjr44]

If weather doesn’t stop the ride where to park? Never been

 

[knobbyhead]

If weather doesn’t stop the ride where to park? Never been

It's in the 1st post:

421 E Mountain Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

If I remember they have a big parking lot at the location. Just look for all the bikes!!

 

[knobbyhead]

Hourly forecast for tomorrow ride per NOAH.

 

[gmb3]

Gonna be slick but looks like we may have a window. It's on unless I cancel here in the morning

 

[gmb3]

We are live with a group of 6 brave souls so far!

 

[rxpete]

George, thanks so much for leading the ride.
Fellas, it was a great riding with you all.

Peter, aka the guy with the flat.

 

[rjr44]

Thank you George! It was quite fun even tho you didn't tell us we needed chains for our tires. Also, I'm not seeing on Trailforks the trails you took us on, like Slip 'n' Slide, Tokyo Drift, etc...

All kidding aside, I'm looking forward to the group photo in front of the dumpster.

-Rob, the guy who is too stoopid to remember names and was calling Peter "yo flat tire"

 

[knobbyhead]

It was a great ride!! Sourlands didn't disappoint!! Besides being a little hot and humid and slippery, it was a good time. No injuries, no mechanicals (Besides a flat that was repaired).

Keep pedaling was the mantra through the rock gardens (thanks @Patrick!!)

 

[gmb3]

Thanks to all who came out on probably the worst day to ride Sourlands. We had fun anyway and indoctrinated some Sourland virgins. Left to right: Dave, @knobbyhead , @rjr44 , @rxpete , @JonF , me. We just did a 3Amigos out and back bc the rocks were ice. We'll have to try again on a dry, less humid day. Only major issue was 3 bee stings though! Glad Peter's flat finally resolved itself.

 

[Patrick]

It was a great ride!! Sourlands didn't disappoint!! Besides being a little hot and humid and slippery, it was a good time. No injuries, no mechanicals (Besides a flat that was repaired).

Keep pedaling was the mantra through the rock gardens (thanks @Patrick!!)

Thank @jShort for the bit of advice. Just passing it along.

Wish I could have made it

 

[gmb3]

Thank @jShort for the bit of advice. Just passing it along.

Wish I could have made it

fat bike may have been the right tool for the job today!

 

[JonF]

Good times today for sure, despite all the challenges. All the slick rock was definitely an exercise in mitigating traction. I think I copped at least 2-3 bee stings. Had to pop a Benadryl on the way home, my face was blowing up! 😂