[nankerphelge]

And what an epic ride it was. A four hour plus hammerfest. Participants at various times: bear, tateb, jonz187, nanerpudin, the maize brothers and myself. Thanks, guys. I had a great time. Some images:

 

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[tateb]

Hammerfest? I thought you were calling it a "Sketchfest".:thumbsup: Good pics as always.

 

[jonz]

Awesome ride today fellas, looking forward to seeing Bear's GPS post. Nice pics Nank.

 

[nankerphelge]

Hammerfest? I thought you were calling it a "Sketchfest".:thumbsup: Good pics as always.

Allow me to elaborate. It was only a sketcfest in certain spots, and they were fun. It probably didn't seem like a hammerfest to you non-fat guys, but it was to me. Glad you made it last minute, dude.

 

[motoman465]

It's about time we see a real Bear at the Bear Crossing signs...LOL! Looks like you guys had a fun time! Nice jersey, Ted...I like that!:thumbsup:

 

[nanerpuddin]

Now im glad I had to cut out early. I probably would have died! nice pics slammer.

 

[bear]

I also thought it was a rockin' day.

I dunno if I'm lazy or what, if switching back to flat pedals was the thing, but surely was a good feeling amount of climbing.

The downhills just rip too, silly fun!

I'll definitely be back.

Aformentioned GPS recorded over 3000' of climbing, which I believe, in a total 10.9 miles, which is not sny snivelling little amount.

Above image may be clicked to get a larger version

If anyone cares, the coordinate for the "Geisinger" waypoint in the map is N40.97491 W76.60301, and there is a Google Earth File to fetch if you care to.

I didn't get many pixels, relying upon Nank' to handle that for the most part, but did get a couple from a different perspective ...

 

[nankerphelge]

That gps is freakin amazing. I gotta get one.

 

[JeffSkisMontana]

Great Post!...

...Looks like the day was super fun. You have a bit less snow down your way. We got out and it was pretty challenging riding...slipping sliding and push through some serious resistance at times....also ran into a couple of small game hunters. The pictures of the log over are my favorite. The bears usual fine job on the GPS really gives a "view" into what the riding at Geisinger is like...some big time climbing!

 

[bear]

Maria gave it to me as an anniversary present a couple years ago may, the day before I was doing a 12 hour endurance craziness.

My GPS is a Garmin Edge 705, the thing it has over most other gps I've used, in this way, is that I can set it to record a waypoint every second regardless of speed of motion (or lack thereof). It just works great.

Especially considering it was buried in my camelback, and it is intended to be handlebar-stem mounted. :^P

 

[wyatt79m]

looks like you guys had some serious fun.
glad you finally got down here Bear.

 

[motoman465]

Geez, 3000' of climbing in 10.9 miles!!! That maybe too much for me even on my Yamaha!:madman:

 

[nankerphelge]

A Few More

 

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[PaintPeelinPbody]

You guys ride some big bikes considering the terrain. Is there some hidden knar I'm not seeing in the pictures?

 

[NEPMTBA]

That's some rock'in stuff and a great info thread...

... thanks as always to all.

I've never ever rode with clips... EVER! NEVER WILL EITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... LOL

3000 FEET

Where's the Freek'in escalator??????????

 

[nankerphelge]

Maria gave it to me as an anniversary present a couple years ago may, the day before I was doing a 12 hour endurance craziness.

My GPS is a Garmin Edge 705, the thing it has over most other gps I've used, in this way, is that I can set it to record a waypoint every second regardless of speed of motion (or lack thereof). It just works great.

Especially considering it was buried in my camelback, and it is intended to be handlebar-stem mounted. :^P

Nice avatar, dude. That's freakin great. I love it. Long live the bear!!!!