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Alabama Mountain Biking Thread

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by stronghammer, Sep 17, 2019.

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  1. Sep 17, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    New thread to discuss and plan trips to go biking together in Alabama and surrounding areas.

    I will maintain this 1st post for the most recent/upcoming ride(s).

    Let's get this show started.

    Also, for any viewers....we are rookies, don't judge us.


    Next Rides:





    Places to Ride:

    Monte Sano State Park
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    Oak Mountain State Park
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    The Riders:

    @stronghammer
    Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper 29
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    @BamaTaco56
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    @Jerneyman
    Kona Process 153 DL, wishes it was a tandem
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    @InfernoChalupa
    Bike: Trek Marlin 5 29er
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    @Brian422
    Bike: Trek Marlin 6
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    @tweakit88
    Bike: Specialized Rockhopper
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    @Sandytaco14
    Bike: Diamondback Release 2 29
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    Sub'd.
     
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    that was quick!
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    The 28th is really the only date that’s a definite no. Oct 12th is a maybe
     
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    I only put 3 dates up there, and I can make all 3 of those for sure.

    Does a Sunday work better for y'all?
     
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    just a possibility. are you saying the 28th and the 5th are for sure no's?
     
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    let me know what bikes you guys ride, I'm gonna add it to the first post.

    I feel like the more we maintain and use this thread then the more we will get out and ride, I definitely want to be more consistent in my riding.
     
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    hold up, this weekend just became a possibility for me.
     
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    Lol. Might as well leave my bike out.

    Diamondback response XE
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    I'm just trying to get the best date for the most folks, I won't let any one person stop a trip lol.
     
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    Nope. I gotta install my gears and spindles this weekend. Gonna be busy. Can't really dilly dally because I need to get my cores sent back to ECGS as soon as I can.
     
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    ok no worries so that basically rules out Saturday for 2 of you.
     
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    I’ll usually have another guy riding with me
     
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    I do as well, and I'm trying to see when he can go too. I know the 28th and the 5th don't work for him...but this weekend might.
     
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    You are an hour and a half ish from oak mtn, right?
     
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    Yes roughly, more like 2 hours.
     
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    i'm here to talk shit rather i go or not. lol
     
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    haha I'm going to do like that guy and say "screw that" as I come to some stuff. his video looks like it's quick, downhillish type stuff but I think I can do at least what he did...maybe the video is misleading..
     
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