We have recieved official word that Labor Day weekend will work for RAMHADAB Vol 3: Mount Up and Ride.
RAMHADAB!
Riding Around CTLP's House And Drink Alotta Beverages:
a mountain biking, drinking and camping ... with fine RI riding, swimmin, and general mayhem.
When
September 2nd & 3rd. Labor day weekend...
The Schedule:
Friday September 1:
Dinner at CTLP's house off Escoheag Rd in Exeter RI
and set up base camp. He and Mrs CTLP are generously
providing their HUGE....tracts of land for the weekend.
Saturday Sept 2nd:
Morning: Pack up food and water, get on bikes, begin riding through Arcadia to the North South trail. Figure approx 4 to 5....or so hours of moderate riding to reach the lake.
The route will loosely follow the North-South trail
from Arcadia down to Watchaug Pond (aka Burlingame
Picnic Area aka The Lake) For those of you
who don't know, the North-South blue-blazed trail is laid out starting in the "mountains" in the northwest of Rhode Island, and follows off-road trails where
possible. See the full route here.
The trail is about 76 miles long, and we will doing
less than half of it.
Afternoon: Swimming and whatnot, a cookout at the
Lake, head back up to CTLP's house for the night.
Night: Bonfire and Beer!
Sunday Sept 3rd:
Morning-ish: Wake up eventually all groggy... Slurp
down some bacon and bloody marys etc. Ride around Arcadia and Beach Pond, maybe Breakheart Pond. Easy day of riding/drinking.
FAQ
Q. What the f!@#k does RAMHADAB stand for again?
A. Ride Around M@tt's House And Drink Alotta B**rs
Q. How good a shape do I need to be?
A. Hopefully you have ridden your bike at least a few
times this summer.. if not.... START RIDING NOW!
There will be all riding levels represented but we're trying to keep the ride FUN.... it's not a race. You should be fine. If you ride so much you shave your legs... this isn't your kind of thing. If you enjoy PBR and donutss for breakfast on the weekend.. this is for you.
Q. I don't own a mountain bike... is there anyway I can ride?!?!
A. Yup! I will have one P.O.S. loaner mountain bike
available, first come-first served. Beg or Borrow a
ride and show up!
Q. How good a bike do I need?
A. We have had people finish this ride on kids bikes they borrowed. If it rolls and has squishy tires, bring it. Make sure you have somewhat fresh tires, extra tubes, good brake pads, and a HELMET.
Q. What do I need to bring?
A.
1. Bike (PLEASE make sure its got: good brakes,
cables,
tires, etc)...ask for help fixing it up if you need
to.
2. A HELMET
3. Spare tube(s)
4. A tube patch kit
5. Water carrying device (water bottles, camelbak,
plastic jug duct-taped to the bike...etc)
6. Bag/rack/Backpack/something on your or your bike to carry your spare tube and food.
7. If you're staying over bring a sleeping bag etc
9. Riding snacks (powerbars, bananas, fig newtons,
slabs o' pizza... whatever floats your boat)
11. A chair for the bonfire.
12. Bathing suit & Towel
Q. What about beverages/food?
A. We're getting a keg.
Q. How are we getting our bikes/etc back up from
Watchaug/Burlingame?
A. We need at least a couple volunteers and bike
carrying compatible vehicles to help transport people
+ gear back to Exeter.
Q. I don't ride, Can I come and hang out?
A. Sure! Arcadia is a great area for outdoor stuff,
and the camping will be fiiiiiine. There will be a mix
of Riders and Non-Riders so... you should have plenty
of company...plus you can help drive back from the
lake! :)
Thats it! More details to follow. Spread the word to
your riding (and camping) friends,
Also: Weekly Wednesday night training rides from now till the Labor Day weekend. Email me for details.
Matt.
PS: Anyone want to carry this on your bike?
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7 comments:
So what is the #8 and #10 thing we are supposed to bring?
8.) Our favorite, local Foxy girl (make sure she has titty glitter)
10.) A very helpful and useful beer bitch.
And 4 to 5 hours? More like "or so."
I like the food/beverages. We will get a keg. That's great!
Yeah... 4-5 hours is an estimate. More like 6.
I think Pancreas and Sleepy Gonzalez have volunteered to be the beer b*tches at the midpoint rest area.
I should be able to do the entire thing again this year as I will be in peak physical condition due to my involvement in the WAKA (World Adult Kickball Association). That's right, kickball. I think that more than qualifies me. (Author unable to keep a straight face during publishing.)
Mrs. CTLP might be cajoled into bringing us frosty barley pops at the mid-point. But if you refer to her as a beer wench, she will likely show you a whole new world of pain. And I will laugh. A lot.
I think that I will start on keg selection in the next couple of weeks. The kegerator has been dormant for far too long!
three words: Long Trail Ale.
LTA was great last time (mmm... fantastic, actually)- but lest ye forget- it has been done so a different brew is needed this time around. I have a few late summer/early fall quafable selections in mind which should work (i.e.: get us bombed). They should be equally as drinkable and tasty (sadly forgoing stouts and porters in the interest of drinkability) with a side benefit of higher alcohol percentage...
Suggestions will of course be entertained, but samples of said suggestion should be deposited in my tummy for consideration!
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