Richmond-MORE Trail Care: Dec. 5th

Greetings Fellow Trail Builders,

Sometimes it seems we just don't get any breaks. We've got work to do and Mother Nature is not cooperating. I don't why she's been angry lately but it's getting old. Maybe we'll get some breaks soon.

This weekend we're going to finish the Maymont Ramp project. There's just a little more to do. Most of the work will involve reclamation but there's some rock armoring that remains to be completed. We need to add about five more feet of rock to the top of the trail. There's a little gully developing at the top and that area needs to be addressed.

We're hoping the weather will cooperate this weekend but it doesn't look good. We're keeping our fingers crossed. We look forward to seeing you there.

Look forward to exciting news coming soon.
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In case of rain or unforeseen events, please check for cancellations on our website. Any cancellation notice will be posted by 8:00am on Saturday in our News section. Our website is at: www.richmond-more.org.

Here are the details:
Where: Meet at the corner of Hampton St. and Kansas Ave. behind Maymont, just above the ramp
When: Saturday, December 5th - 9:00am to 4:00PM
Bring: Water, work gloves, and sturdy shoes, and a small snack

Tacky Light Tour 2009

RABA's Tacky Light Tour =
When: Dec. 9th @ 6:30.
Where: Meet behind the Westhampton Theatre (5706 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226) at Grove and Libbie Avenues.
What: A 25ml trip that snakes in and around Richmond to view some of Richmond's best Christmas light displays.

Ride will be followed up with a social @ Palani Drive Restaurant.

Dressing for Cold Weather

A new discussion on the forums is about dressing appropriately for cool & cold weather riding.

Here's one tip that was shared with me a few years back by Mike Dart, AKA: Dartman.

When dressing in layers, A good rule-of-thumb I to really limit the need to strip them back off during your outing. The main idea is to wear only enough so that you are borderline cool/cold when standing idle outdoors. Almost uncomfortable. This way once you start moving and generating heat, you'll warm up and any extra heat will be allowed to escape the same way the cool air got to you in the beginning.

So whether you need or want to share advice, head over to the Dressing for Cold Weather thread !

Carvin'sCoveDay Walnut Creek/O-Hill Trip, Nov. 7

When: Nov. 7th
Meet-up Time: 9am
Meet-up place: Wawa on Rt 250 (W. Broad) & 288.
Leaving Wawa 9:15ish.

New Trip: Walnut Creek & O-Hill

Carvin's Cove day trip, Saturday Nov 7th.

When: Nov. 7th
Meet-up Time: 7am
Meet-up place: Wawa on Rt 250 (W. Broad) & 288.
Leaving Wawa 7:15ish.

Carvin's Cove Map

Carvins Cover is just outside Roanoke and seems to be about 180mls from Ric, taking 64 & 81.

Carvin'sCove Forums Thread

State Park Hunting Closure List '09

For your safety, please remember that during Hunting days, no other users will be allowed into the park(s).

Douthat State Park
Nov. 9-12
Nov. 16-19.

Pocahontas State Park
December 7th - 8th
December 17th - 19th

York River State Park
Nov. 9th & 10th ( this coming Mon.& Tues)
Dec. 7th & 8th (also a Monday & Tuesday)

Rosaryville State Park, Md Day Trip, Oct. 31

Rosaryville State Park Day Trip.

Rosaryville State park is in Upper Marlboro, Md, about 30 mins drive up Rt301 once inside Maryland.

The trail is approx 11 mls in length with tons of flow and speed.

Park Fees: $5.00 per car (out of state), $4.00 (Md residents)

Where: Rosaryville State Park
When: Sat, Oct. 31
Time: Leaving @ 7am, so please arrive early if you plan to eat first
Time to meet at trail: 9 am
Meet: at Cracker Barrel in Ashland off Rt54.

Forums Thread:

SRAM 10SPD Chain Recall Sept.9, 09

Sram recalls bicycle chains with connectors that can crack
September 8, 2009 | 3:30 pm
About 24,000 Sram 10-Speed bicycle chains with PowerLock connector links are being recalled by Sram, a Chicago bicycle parts maker, because the connectors are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and causing the rider to fall.

Four incidents have been reported, including one in the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. No injuries have been reported, the agency said.

The recall involves Sram PowerLock connector links, which are sold individually, on 10-speed bicycle chains and as original equipment on some bicycles. The recalled PowerLock connector links are identified by a date code of M or N located on the side of the PowerLock connector link. Ten-speed SRAM chains that were equipped with recalled PowerLock connector links include the following chain model numbers: PC-1030, PC-1050, PC-1070, PC-1090 and PC-1090R.

The recalled chains also were installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven and Ridley brand bicycles. The individual PowerLock connectors and bike chains with these connectors were sold from January through August 2009. Bicycles with affected chains were sold from April 2009 through August 2009.

The items were manufactured in Portugal and sold at specialty bicycle stores nationwide. PowerLock connector links were sold separately for about $5 or as part of 10-speed chains for between $35 and $85.

The commission said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerLock connectors, chains and bicycles with these connectors and contact their Sram retailer for replacement.

For additional information, contact Sram at (800) 346-2928 or visit the firm’s website.

Thread Here.