Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
From the looks of things, this may be my shortest Rwanda Ride ever.
2019 Rwanda Ride
- Thread starter Runs with Scissors
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UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
Are there not any alternate routes? Is the 25 good to go? I don't want Jennifer thrashing her new bike.
Faust29
Moderator
The 25 is not as bad as the Casper’s loop, but there is still a lot of sand between miles 3-5, and then from 20-23. And maybe 6 water crossings in all.
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
I'm not real interested in thraashing MY bike.
I remember what it did to my bike in 2017. That was no bueno.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
Understood but it wasn't SS that caused this.
Derek13
Well-Known Member
I just picked my bike up from my mechanic this morning with a new chain, derailleur, and B.B. service. Took it out at Aliso for shakedown and drivetrain felt better then it has in months. Now I’m reading about veteran riders being worried about thrashing their bikes on this ride. What am I supposed to do here boys? I’m not stoked about destroying my new trivetrain after just getting it.
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Faust29
Moderator
No.. And it wasn't chain slap. The chain did not release from the chainring, and wrapped around up onto the top of the yoke. And it kept turning, without much resistance. I only stopped, because I saw it happen. Any tape (rubber, plastic, etc) in that spot would not have stopped a moving chain from cutting through... It was basically a spinning chainsaw against the frame.
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SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
Welp, sorry to see that happen.
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
I still intend to do the 75 but will pull the plug at 50 if I need to.@UPSed - I'm going on record... The 75 is not going to be possible for me time wise. Not with the condition the course is in... I'll be back on the single speed Saturday. If I had a rigid fork, I'd run that with the plus tires.
Faust29
Moderator
Good luck!
Faust29
Moderator
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
I still intend to ride with the group.
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Pick your bike up and walk through the water crossings.
The sand isn’t the issue.....it’s the sand AND water that causes the problems.
Carry a brush and lube in your pack.
Faust29
Moderator
I'm telling you... Set up a drive train cleaning stand in Caspers and put out a tip jar! Ka-ching!
JordanHMay
Well-Known Member
I did most of the course the other day and I am going back out there again today for a couple hours. It's really not that bad. A lot of work has been done to bypass some of the water. Just don't go thrashing through it full speed and then into a sand pit and you'll be fine. As J said, if you're worried just carry and walk across the water sections and you'll never have anything to worry about.
Derek13
Well-Known Member
...except soaked feet and blisters.
Faust29
Moderator
Wet feet can feel good on a long ride... Jumping in the water on lower Holy Jim was heaven during Vision Quest.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
Is that where he will be stationed?
kingaucho
Well-Known Member
I still plan on doing the 75 and like @mtnbikej said just walk the creek crossings. They do have mechanics at three of the stations (Dove Canyon Waterfall, Caspers and one on Tijeras) with brushes, lube, tools, etc., but I will bring my own brush and lube, so you guys are welcome to use mine. Also, I will be picking up my packet on Friday from Rock N Road. Please let me know if any of you want me to pick up yours and I will bring it on Saturday.
Lubo
Lubo
Derek13
Well-Known Member
Is Rock N Road the official location to pick up packets instead of Early Saturday morning? THanks
kingaucho
Well-Known Member
You can do either or.
Fijirob
Member
I’ll probably be there.....
But, I’m gonna complain about the conditions the whole time.
And....
I ain’t fixing anybody’s sh!t on the ride.
I'm bailing. Wanna meet up on trails that will hopefully not be crowded and thrashed? LOL I need to get some miles in on Saturday, just not where I will trash my brand new bike 2 weeks before Koko!!!!
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Nah, Suz still has to work the event, so worse come to worse, I just hang out and sweep the 25 mile ride with her. She already knows she is riding her SS.
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
Too late! I already told her you offered and she said that would be nice.I’d offer to watch out for her on the 25 mile course but I bet she will just leave me in the dust.
Reading through the posts I'm still planning on doing the 75 and will bring my own brush and lube just in case. I'm not one to blast through water crossings so hopefully I'll be okay. Worst-case my feet are getting wet.
horsebikerider
Well-Known Member
Yes, Rock n' Road Mission Viejo, 10AM to 6PM. I will be there volunteering 10AM - 2 PM
