BB Bikes and Boats, mountain bikes and kayaks that is.
Lets have some fun this Sunday with a R+P; ride and paddle.
If you're up for some kayaking after our ride, bring your bathing suit
and towel with you.  If you have a wetsuit, bring it, if not use ours.
reply to this post or send me an email directly at
52fss.odr1@... if you're interested.
jeff

October 11th in Hochspeyer, near K-town, there is a Cross Duathlon.
It is 5K trail run-20K MTB-5K trail run.  It sounds like it might be a
good time.  Is anyone interested in participating?

http://www.crossracer.eu/Webpages/home.html

I'm seriously thinking about doing it.  I'll be back from Aviano by
then for sure.  Oh and I'm feeling much better now, so I might not
look like such a punk.  Check out the website and respond!!

Lewis ran me over!!! The Championship race was this weekend at the Garmisch
Resort. Seven
Saber Cyclists made the trip to ride the always challenging Garmisch course. 
This year the
course was a bit different and there were also less local national riders. The
local rider who
usually laps the field came out to stretch his legs a bit as he cruised away to
first place
overall.
The race started out as an uphill sprint to get to the single track then opened
up to some fire
roads right before the long hike a bike section.  The course was dry and all of
it was rideable
(except that hike a bike uphill).
Chris Vachon had one of his best races ever, but some "strategic category moves"
from other
racers kept him off the podium.  Franci and Trish got 2nd and 1st in their
categories as well
as some 1st place in their cats. for points in the series.  Steve McGrew also
went home with a
nice trophy for his 2nd place finish in the Mens Civ Open cat.
The rest of us held on and gave it our best to represent our team and sponsors.
Overall it
was a great time and great weather.  I guess now we can all take a break and
actually check
out some scenery on our rides (for a bit!).
Hector

i apologize for not participating with the group more this year.  I
have been very discouraged by knee pain which after three years is
finally going to be taken care of later on in October.  Ive been
logging a few miles on my own and ive picked up MUni.  I will
definetly be participating more often after i recover from surgery.
Woodrow

Hey Gang, It's that rider with THE, VSK jersey. Hope all of you guys and
gals can make it down to Garmisch. I am planning to preride on Sat. as well.

Have a save trip.

I have not recieved the new uniform order. I'll leave Friday after I check the
mail one last
time. Sorry, Steve.
Hector

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Tricia" <trish_dadish@...> wrote:
>
> The Winn's are leaving Friday too, prob early, we drop Sarz off at 7
> anyway, so that will put us on the road at 8. We'll have to meet up
> when everyone gets down there and do some Alpine riding. Can't wait!
>
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "macdaddyf16"
> <macdaddyf16@> wrote:
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> > Drive safe, sucks you have class.  We are leaving at noon on Friday.
> > I haven't nailed down a place to stay, but it looks like we might be
> > sharing an apartment with Steve and his family.  I'm looking forward
> > to a great weekend.  See you there!
> >
> > Mac...out...
> >
>

The Winn's are leaving Friday too, prob early, we drop Sarz off at 7
anyway, so that will put us on the road at 8. We'll have to meet up
when everyone gets down there and do some Alpine riding. Can't wait!


--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "macdaddyf16"
<macdaddyf16@...> wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> Drive safe, sucks you have class.  We are leaving at noon on Friday.
> I haven't nailed down a place to stay, but it looks like we might be
> sharing an apartment with Steve and his family.  I'm looking forward
> to a great weekend.  See you there!
>
> Mac...out...
>

Chris,

Drive safe, sucks you have class.  We are leaving at noon on Friday.
I haven't nailed down a place to stay, but it looks like we might be
sharing an apartment with Steve and his family.  I'm looking forward
to a great weekend.  See you there!

Mac...out...

Just so you guys can keep tabs on me, I'll be driving over to Garmisch
on Saturday. I'm in class until Friday, so I cannot leave any earlier.
I'm planning to leave really early so we can be there in time to
preride the course and check out the ice breaker. See you all down
there.

Hey Hector do you want me to come to your house to use your compressor
tonight? Or better yet may I use your compressor?

Word! There was a lot of carnage out there on the trail. While John and
Cody were sitting 20 ft down the slope from the trail, a German hiker
asked me if I thought that it was safer to walk. I promptly told
her "No!, If I wanted to waste my life away I wouldn't do it hiking
with ski poles." That may be an exageration, but the original question
was posed? See you guys later.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "John" <Iyaayas08@...>
wrote:
>
> I just wanted to thank everyone that came out for this weekends
ride.
> We had some falls, scratches and blood but fun was had by all...even
> the three that got lost. Mandershied is always a good time. I think
its
> a Tie between my 10' launch down the dliff side and Codys flip on the
> first 100 yards of the trail as to the best wreck of the day.  Glad
to
> see so many people showing up on sundays and glad to see so many
fresh
> faces!  Fahrt Stark, Leiben gut!
>
> -Johnny
>

I just wanted to thank everyone that came out for this weekends ride.
We had some falls, scratches and blood but fun was had by all...even
the three that got lost. Mandershied is always a good time. I think its
a Tie between my 10' launch down the dliff side and Codys flip on the
first 100 yards of the trail as to the best wreck of the day.  Glad to
see so many people showing up on sundays and glad to see so many fresh
faces!  Fahrt Stark, Leiben gut!

-Johnny

Sure; I can meet anywhere but I think some people are coming who don't check the
site very
often, so we should play it safe.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@...> wrote:
>
> Manderschied I hear. We meeting at Spang?
>

Manderschied I hear. We meeting at Spang?

It's like a magic carpet ride. I can't believe the difference. I still have some
fine tuning to
do (mostly cockpit adjustments), but it feels great. I think we will get along
pretty well.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@...> wrote:
>
> So, how is the new ride?
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> >
> > Corey helped me make some adjustments; I think I'm just not used to
> > the hydraulic setup. With the cables I could adjust the tension
> > exactly the way I wanted it.
> >
> > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I don't remember if you said the brakes were rubbing or not, but
> if
> > > they are do this:
> > > Put a business card between the rotor and pad on both sides.
> Loosen
> > > the centering bolts, squeezed the lever and tighten them back up.
> > If
> > > they are still getting close to the handle we'll have to try
> > bleeding
> > > them. I have the Avid bleed kit.
> > > Hector
> > >
> > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> > > <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Rest easy friends the wheels have arrived. I have it all
> together
> > > now
> > > > I just need to tweak the breaks and derailleurs. I'm going to
> > take
> > > it
> > > > around the Spang loop tomorrow evening.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> > > > <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims
> > > <tacotims@>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@>
> > > > > > > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
> > > > > arrived....well  most of it
> > > > > > > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > > > > > > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > > > > > > the only thing
> > > > > > > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > > > > > > tell when it's all
> > > > > > > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > > > > > > this week that
> > > > > > > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > > > > > > cannot wait
> > > > > > > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

So, how is the new ride?

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
<chris.vachon@...> wrote:
>
> Corey helped me make some adjustments; I think I'm just not used to
> the hydraulic setup. With the cables I could adjust the tension
> exactly the way I wanted it.
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I don't remember if you said the brakes were rubbing or not, but
if
> > they are do this:
> > Put a business card between the rotor and pad on both sides.
Loosen
> > the centering bolts, squeezed the lever and tighten them back up.
> If
> > they are still getting close to the handle we'll have to try
> bleeding
> > them. I have the Avid bleed kit.
> > Hector
> >
> > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> > <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Rest easy friends the wheels have arrived. I have it all
together
> > now
> > > I just need to tweak the breaks and derailleurs. I'm going to
> take
> > it
> > > around the Spang loop tomorrow evening.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> > > <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!
> > > >
> > > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims
> > <tacotims@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@>
> > > > > > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
> > > > arrived....well  most of it
> > > > > > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > > > > > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > > > > > the only thing
> > > > > > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > > > > > tell when it's all
> > > > > > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > > > > > this week that
> > > > > > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > > > > > cannot wait
> > > > > > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

It is not. I'm heading to Trier in the a.m. to check out a bike shop
called Velo Point. It's 1000 sq/m bigger than whatever it was before
and though I'm not at all sure how big that is I think there are more
than likely a bunch of bike-y type things there to oogle.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, Brian Young
<flynbrian2076@...> wrote:
>
> Is the ride still going?  Call me tonight if it is.
>  
> 015121477336
>

I'm not going F trailing either; I have to get some stuff taken care
of here before we leave for Garmisch next week. If you need a had let
me know. I'm hoping the stan's kit for my new wheels gets here soon.
I saw Steve today at ODR; he was going to try to set his wheels up
today.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@...>
wrote:
>
> I planned on riding this with you guys, but I won't make it. I had
a
> bicycle melt down yesterday and I really need to take care of some
> things. I have pedals from Franci's Rush but I may have to go to
> Velopoint in Trier for a chain and casette.
> Ummmmm, crisp shifting. If anyone needs any bike fixing upping,
I'll
> be home all day.
> Steve/Chris--did you get your Stan's set up? We can hook it up when
> you get back from F-trail.
> Hector
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> >
> > Man I love the F-trail, but I just can't this weekend. We should
> make this trip a priority after
> > Garmisch though. Sorry Juanito
> >
> > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "John" <Iyaayas08@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey everyone!
> > >
> > > Just throwing it out there to see if anyone would be interested
> in
> > > riding the F-trail down in Rodahlben this Saturday? Id like to
> see if
> > > anyone wants to go before I make the decision to drive down
> > > myself...For those of you that havent dont it yet, its one of
the
> best
> > > rides youll do in germany...you could literally ride for 4
hours
> on
> > > pure singletrack...its very rollercoaster like and fun.  Reply
if
> your
> > > interested!
> > >
> > > -Johnny
> > >
> >
>

Corey helped me make some adjustments; I think I'm just not used to
the hydraulic setup. With the cables I could adjust the tension
exactly the way I wanted it.

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@...>
wrote:
>
> I don't remember if you said the brakes were rubbing or not, but if
> they are do this:
> Put a business card between the rotor and pad on both sides. Loosen
> the centering bolts, squeezed the lever and tighten them back up.
If
> they are still getting close to the handle we'll have to try
bleeding
> them. I have the Avid bleed kit.
> Hector
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> >
> > Rest easy friends the wheels have arrived. I have it all together
> now
> > I just need to tweak the breaks and derailleurs. I'm going to
take
> it
> > around the Spang loop tomorrow evening.
> >
> >
> > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> > <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!
> > >
> > > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims
> <tacotims@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@>
> > > > > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
> > > arrived....well  most of it
> > > > > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > > > > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > > > > the only thing
> > > > > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > > > > tell when it's all
> > > > > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > > > > this week that
> > > > > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > > > > cannot wait
> > > > > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

I planned on riding this with you guys, but I won't make it. I had a
bicycle melt down yesterday and I really need to take care of some
things. I have pedals from Franci's Rush but I may have to go to
Velopoint in Trier for a chain and casette.
Ummmmm, crisp shifting. If anyone needs any bike fixing upping, I'll
be home all day.
Steve/Chris--did you get your Stan's set up? We can hook it up when
you get back from F-trail.
Hector

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
<chris.vachon@...> wrote:
>
> Man I love the F-trail, but I just can't this weekend. We should
make this trip a priority after
> Garmisch though. Sorry Juanito
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "John" <Iyaayas08@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hey everyone!
> >
> > Just throwing it out there to see if anyone would be interested
in
> > riding the F-trail down in Rodahlben this Saturday? Id like to
see if
> > anyone wants to go before I make the decision to drive down
> > myself...For those of you that havent dont it yet, its one of the
best
> > rides youll do in germany...you could literally ride for 4 hours
on
> > pure singletrack...its very rollercoaster like and fun.  Reply if
your
> > interested!
> >
> > -Johnny
> >
>

I don't remember if you said the brakes were rubbing or not, but if
they are do this:
Put a business card between the rotor and pad on both sides. Loosen
the centering bolts, squeezed the lever and tighten them back up. If
they are still getting close to the handle we'll have to try bleeding
them. I have the Avid bleed kit.
Hector

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
<chris.vachon@...> wrote:
>
> Rest easy friends the wheels have arrived. I have it all together
now
> I just need to tweak the breaks and derailleurs. I'm going to take
it
> around the Spang loop tomorrow evening.
>
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
> <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> >
> > Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!
> >
> > --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims
<tacotims@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@>
> > > > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
> > arrived....well  most of it
> > > > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > > > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > > > the only thing
> > > > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > > > tell when it's all
> > > > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > > > this week that
> > > > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > > > cannot wait
> > > > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
> > >
> >
>

Rest easy friends the wheels have arrived. I have it all together now
I just need to tweak the breaks and derailleurs. I'm going to take it
around the Spang loop tomorrow evening.


--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Vachon"
<chris.vachon@...> wrote:
>
> Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!
>
> --- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims <tacotims@>
> wrote:
> >
> >  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
> >
> >
> > --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@> wrote:
> >
> > > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@>
> > > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
> arrived....well  most of it
> > > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > > the only thing
> > > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > > tell when it's all
> > > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > > this week that
> > > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > > cannot wait
> > > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
> >
>

Man I love the F-trail, but I just can't this weekend. We should make this trip
a priority after
Garmisch though. Sorry Juanito

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "John" <Iyaayas08@...> wrote:
>
> Hey everyone!
>
> Just throwing it out there to see if anyone would be interested in
> riding the F-trail down in Rodahlben this Saturday? Id like to see if
> anyone wants to go before I make the decision to drive down
> myself...For those of you that havent dont it yet, its one of the best
> rides youll do in germany...you could literally ride for 4 hours on
> pure singletrack...its very rollercoaster like and fun.  Reply if your
> interested!
>
> -Johnny
>

Still no wheels!!! I'm freakin out here!

--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, corey Tims <tacotims@...>
wrote:
>
>  be there the rest of the week 1000-1400
>
>
> --- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@...> wrote:
>
> > From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@...>
> > Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has
arrived....well  most of it
> > To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> > I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> > the only thing
> > that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> > tell when it's all
> > in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> > this week that
> > I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> > cannot wait
> > to saddle her up and go for a ride!
>

It's tough because the logo is low on the jersey. Here is a link to rodenbach's
photo gallery
a couple of photos may work:

http://www.radsport-tvr.de/html/mtb_race_2008_528.html   (Hector on the short
steep
climb)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=6syyun6.avy3j7fm&Uy=-
hfvilz&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=924378895550_29
1245010406&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1    (Franci at the start sprint)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=6syyun6.avy3j7fm&Uy=-
hfvilz&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=924378895550_29
1245010406&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1      (Trish near the finish)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=6syyun6.avy3j7fm&Uy=-
hfvilz&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=924378895550_29
1245010406&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1    (Group at the podium)


I'm not sure if these are high-res enough for their needs, but this is my
contribution.

Vachon



--- In Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com, "Hector" <rodri_12@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, If anyone has a relatively high res. group picture from one of the
> races could you please send it (or them) to me? Service would like to
> send them to thier marketing dept.
> Hector
>

Hi, If anyone has a relatively high res. group picture from one of the
races could you please send it (or them) to me? Service would like to
send them to thier marketing dept.
Hector

Hey everyone!

Just throwing it out there to see if anyone would be interested in
riding the F-trail down in Rodahlben this Saturday? Id like to see if
anyone wants to go before I make the decision to drive down
myself...For those of you that havent dont it yet, its one of the best
rides youll do in germany...you could literally ride for 4 hours on
pure singletrack...its very rollercoaster like and fun.  Reply if your
interested!

-Johnny

be there the rest of the week 1000-1400


--- On Mon, 9/15/08, Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@...> wrote:

> From: Chris Vachon <chris.vachon@...>
> Subject: [Mountainbikegermany] The Superlight has arrived....well  most of it
> To: Mountainbikegermany@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1:43 PM
> I got two boxes today from Speedgoat. I'm pretty sure
> the only thing
> that I don't have yet are the wheels (it's hard to
> tell when it's all
> in pieces instead of bike format). Cory, is there a day
> this week that
> I could bring it to the shop and lean on your expertise? I
> cannot wait
> to saddle her up and go for a ride!