Monday, May 12. 2008
Big Creek mountain bike trails are OPEN
Central Park Trail status can be checked by calling Forsyth's "rain out line" for trail status at 770-886-2851 press 4.
Trail status notices are subject to volunteer time and ability. Rule of thumb: Trails are closed during precipitation & 24 hours afterwards. Thx for your consideration in keeping our trails in shape!
Friday, May 9. 2008
What a great way to celebrate mom by bringing her to Big Creek Park for a group bike ride. Riders will be split into
groups by riding levels. Meet at Big Creek Parking lot off of Old Alabama Road. This program is FREE and open to everyone!
Sunday 5/11 1 p.m. Free!
Wednesday, May 7. 2008
Nothing like fair weather to bring out the MTB beast in all of us. After our group ride at Conyers this Sunday, we agreed to another day ride in 2 weeks. That's May 18th. We discussed Dauset, but will entertain Tanasi or Raccoon. So start working on your day pass and let Joe know at "Baker, Joe" josephkbaker@bellsouth.net
Monday, May 5. 2008
RAMBO will reserve campsites so please RSVP with Joe Baker, RAMBO Events Coordinator ASAP.
The Plan: Blow off work Friday and ride Pisgah Friday afternoon.
Saturday AM ride Dupont (possible major epic ride with lots of exploring!)
Saturday late PM return to Pisgah for more riding (if ya got it left in ya)
Sunday...open for either Pisgah or Dupont again
As always we'll break up into groups by riding level and everyone will have a great time.
More details to follow. Please let us know if you are coming ASAP so we can plan accordingly. Let Joe know.
Wednesday, April 23. 2008
dedicated RAMBO Ride Directors well qualified to guide all skill levels. Planned MTB rides are listed below. However, we entertain and encourage all requests. For scheduled rides, it is important to notify us in advance of your intent to attend. Drop us a line via our contact form at http://www.rambo-mtb.org/about.php. Remember to bring: helmet, nourishment and water for 1-2 hours of exercise, appropriate clothing for the ride’s weather, tools, equipment or gear to ensure a fun, safe ride. As always... NO HELMET - NO RIDE.
Day and weekend rides input sought. Please email ride coordinator Joe with dates that you can ride and then we can see about getting things on the Calendar. First on the agenda is when to do a return trip to the fab FATs redux. (see November 07 Pix http://www.rambo-mtb.org/gallery/rambofats07)
Day rides to Raccoon, Conyers, Blankets to hit the new trail, Chicopee to hit the new stuff, Dauset, ...(and anyplace else you want to go) are all possible.
Do we want to start up the Big Creek Weekly rides again?
A bike is a terrible thing to let go to waste!
Saturday, April 19. 2008
The freeriders that brought us other productions, including ROAM, now premier their latest production SEASONS in ATL at your favorite brewer Sweetwater Brewery ( www.sweetwaterbrew.com)
Monday, May 12th 2008, 8-12PM
Movie Premier Starts at 9PM
Tickets $15 ($20 @ the door)
Available Most Bike Stores, or tickets can be purchased at www.xorbia.com/seasons
seasonsatlanta@gmail.com
Admission includes:
Free Beer All Night!!!
Live Music by Greg Mike
Prizes, Giveaways
Movie Premier
Rain Date: 15 May 08
To carpool, or arrange a designated driver, contact: webmaster@rambo-mtb.org
Download flier: seasons.pdf
Wednesday, April 2. 2008
Forsyth County Charleston Park & future home of 6 miles of new RAMBO trail needs you 9am - 1pm. It promises to be a good weekend to put in some sweat equity on an all new trail system. Lunch will be provided.
Directions...
GA 400 to Exit 17, turn right on 306 for 1 mile, at 2nd light turn right on 369, drive 1.5 miles, turn right onto Charleston Park Rd, go to parking lot at boat ramp. Bring water, gloves and closed-toe footwear.
Tuesday, April 1. 2008
11 April 08 - What an experience to be allowed into a racer's world. Make no mistake, it is another world Monique "Pua" Zawicki and her husband Ron exposed to some 30+ of us RAMBO members at last night's meeting. Machines! That's what they are. Lovable, awesome, inspiring personalities that are, above all else, machines driven to compete and win. And the bike is but one component.
To paraphrase the great F. Scott, 6, 12, and 24 hour straight endurance MTBers are different from you and I. Pua and Ron are the leading edge of their team Mata <teammata.com> that includes the combined skills of a manager, sponsors, a nutritionist, trainer, doctor and others that make sure Pua stays in the zone to win.
Shortly after an introduction by our own infamous Bruce Dickman, Pua followed her husband, Ron, with a simple gesture that circled round her youthful head to describe the real focus of a pro: the mind. And, as we stuffed ourselves with fare from Tony's Bar and Grill we listened as Pua described the ultimate importance of carefully controlled recipes of nutrition before, during and after a race. We learned a secret for succeeding in such endurance events, "Don't sit down. If you do, you're finished."
A spirited Q & A session was followed by door prizes, and Pua signing Ellsworth/Pua posters. We picked up many pointers we mortals could put to use in bike fit, riding technique, nutrition, and equipment.
Now, let's ride with Pua as she and Ron make their rounds in GA!
--Sunday, April 13, 11am at Mullberry Gap in Ellijay. $10 fee.
--Monday, April 14, Blankets Creek. Ride area 51!!! Woodstock Chapter meeting will follow with FREE cookout.
--Tuesday, April 15, Peachtree Bikes with Team Sorrella.
Was it going to rain, or not? Conflicting reports were mulled throughout the days and hours leading up to the 2nd Annual* Big Creek Two Ways in A Day Time Trial event held this past Saturday, 29 Mar 08. Nevertheless, RAMBO volunteers gambled for the best and got everything they hoped for in an ideal day for running this speed trial where MTBers race against themselves and an official stop watch around the entire 6 mile outer loop. Come back to our gallery often as it gets updated. Until then, take a gander at some of the times by the champs of the event:
Men Over 30 / Lowest total time, 2 Ways
1st: Brent Noisette / 41:19
2nd: Jack Younkist / 41:49
3rd: Tom Watson / 42:43
Men Under 30 / Lowest total time, 2 Ways
1st: Artur Sagat / 39:41 - Best of Day
2nd: Joey Whittaker / 45:57
3rd: Tucker / 48:08
Women / Lowest total time, 1 Way
1st: Mindy Neal / 27:48
2nd: Amy Younkis / 30:36
Single Speed / Lowest total time, 2 Ways
1st: Bob Kuhn / 40:53
2nd: Greg Schisla / 44:26
3rd: Tom Watson / 44:29
Lots of swag dwarfed the 10 buck entry fee for all entrants. And a free lunch at the Chez Brad put a smile on all participants' mugs. Cannondale demo bikes were available for free trial. Roswell Bicycles staff were on hand to talk shop, tweak bikes.
All-in-all a great day and a great RAMBO fundraiser. It turns out the RAMBO/SORBA affiliation with IMBA had a major impact on memberships, too... we could accept payment by credit cards for the first time. 21st century, here we are! We're already mulling over ideas for next year. Look for a shorter kids' course category. Come to our next meeting 9 April 08 to vent, praise, and/or share a new idea for this or other future RAMBO gatherings. Volunteers needed!
Thank you, RAMBO event sponsors! Thank you, RAMBO volunteers! * This event follows the first 2 Ways in A Day event held in conjunction with the formal grand opening of the Big Creek trails as we know them on a brrrr-cold day in Nov 06
Download complete category results:
BigCreekTT2008-MENover30.pdf
BigCreekTT2008-MENunder30.pdf
BigCreekTT2008-Women.pdf
BigcreekTT2008-Singlespeed.pdf
Join RAMBO at Big Creek Park MTB Trails March 29th 9am - 1pm. It's not too late to volunteer, either. Come early... anytime after daybreak and before events start. Help out and get a free lunch, too! Hook up with any RAMBO event person if you're interested.
Continue reading "2 Ways in a Day Time Trial"
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Sunday, March 9. 2008
Big Creek Park is at 1600 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell Ga 30076. It has a re-designed trail system that includes new beginner, intermediate and advanced bike trails and is receiving rave reviews from the community. Obey all signs. Big Creek Trail Work Volunteers needed. See our full schedule of meetings and work parties. Come one, come all. Get involved for a worthy cycling cause! No charge for the work out and the satisfaction you'll receive.
Directions From Atlanta...
- Take GA-400 North.
- Exit #7A Holcomb Bridge
- At the second stop light Go North (turn left) on Old Alabama.
- Slow down when you see the entrance to Belcourt Apartments on the left.
- Turn left into gravel parking lot (look for Big Creek Park sign).
bigcreek_trails10-06-06.pdf RAMBO mountain bike trail inventory presently consists of 3 trails in the Roswell, Alpharetta and Forsyth County area. Enjoy and come to a work party one of these 2nd Saturdays of the month. See a full schedule of RAMBO meetings and work parties on our GATHERINGS page.
DIrections: click here.
CENTRAL PARK RECREATION CENTER
2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Description: Approximately 4 miles of beginner level trail loop and an awesome Freeride park. Helmet required. Funds collected from the RAMBO donation pipe located near the Kiosk at the trail head help defray maintenance expenses.
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