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Your ready to ride. Other tips. Put the light on the plastic helmet mount before you try to put the light on the helmet. Use the smallest rubber band. It holds the light more securely. The l ...

2009-12-10T11:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Your ready to ride. Other tips. Put the light on the plastic helmet mount before you try to put the light on the helmet. Use the smallest rubber band. It holds the light more securely. The l ...

This is why you need to run the power cord before tightening the helmet down. The hole may be covered by the light. Don't worry about the cord inside your helmet. The slack will just press u ...

2009-12-10T11:08:06Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
This is why you need to run the power cord before tightening the helmet down. The hole may be covered by the light. Don't worry about the cord inside your helmet. The slack will just press u ...

Press the strap down and voila. Your light is on. Once you figure out which holes you like to use on the helmet. It will only take you about 2 minutes, if that, to put your light on your hel ...

2009-12-10T10:54:11Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Press the strap down and voila. Your light is on. Once you figure out which holes you like to use on the helmet. It will only take you about 2 minutes, if that, to put your light on your hel ...

(Sorry about the hair. Golden Retriever) Then just pull the other strap tightly back the other direction, pressing it down onto the first strap. It will stick to it.

2009-12-10T11:06:17Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
(Sorry about the hair. Golden Retriever) Then just pull the other strap tightly back the other direction, pressing it down onto the first strap. It will stick to it.

Now just pull one strap up over the top of the helmet over to the other side. Run it behind your light. Pull it tight and hold it down on the helmet.

2009-12-10T11:05:45Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Now just pull one strap up over the top of the helmet over to the other side. Run it behind your light. Pull it tight and hold it down on the helmet.

Here is a better view. Just let the straps hang down for now. Now, you want to center the light on the helmet and pull both straps tight to take up the slack. Again, make sure the light is ...

2009-12-10T11:05:03Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Here is a better view. Just let the straps hang down for now. Now, you want to center the light on the helmet and pull both straps tight to take up the slack. Again, make sure the light is ...

Decide where you want the light. Low up front. Or higher toward the top. From there, take your straps and run them striaght down the side of the helmet, and down thru one hole in the helmet ...

2009-12-10T11:02:37Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Decide where you want the light. Low up front. Or higher toward the top. From there, take your straps and run them striaght down the side of the helmet, and down thru one hole in the helmet ...

You can run the power cord now or wait till you're done. I would recommend that you at least stick it into the helmet. You can always run it out the back once the light is strapped on.

2009-12-10T11:01:28Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
You can run the power cord now or wait till you're done. I would recommend that you at least stick it into the helmet. You can always run it out the back once the light is strapped on.

OK, it don't get no simpler than this. Check it out. One helmet. One light. Put the light on the plastic helmet mount using the small rubber band out of the two you get. The bigger one works ...

2009-12-10T11:00:29Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, it don't get no simpler than this. Check it out. One helmet. One light. Put the light on the plastic helmet mount using the small rubber band out of the two you get. The bigger one works ...

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2009-12-07T09:57:48Z

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2009-12-07T09:55:24Z

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Fran looks bundled up pretty good. He would tell me later that he was a bit to warm. We are still trying to figure out how to dress for this cold weather riding. But at least we are out ther ...

2009-12-06T07:14:36Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Fran looks bundled up pretty good. He would tell me later that he was a bit to warm. We are still trying to figure out how to dress for this cold weather riding. But at least we are out ther ...

Al is having a good time. He had a nice wreck earlier. But got up before I could get the camera out.

2009-12-06T05:08:06Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Al is having a good time. He had a nice wreck earlier. But got up before I could get the camera out.

Craig takes a moment to let me catch up. And then catch my breath.

2009-12-06T05:08:35Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Craig takes a moment to let me catch up. And then catch my breath.

I'm not going to tell you what is going on. You use your imagination to figure it out.

2009-12-06T05:09:20Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I'm not going to tell you what is going on. You use your imagination to figure it out.

Yep, that is sweat coming off me. So, as you can see, I wasn't cold at this point in the ride.

2009-12-06T05:07:25Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Yep, that is sweat coming off me. So, as you can see, I wasn't cold at this point in the ride.

I guess I was a bit overdressed once we started doing some climbing. But I still had fun.

2009-12-06T05:06:52Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I guess I was a bit overdressed once we started doing some climbing. But I still had fun.

I know the trail is down here somewhere. There is the bench. We just have to find it that's all.

2009-12-06T05:01:39Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I know the trail is down here somewhere. There is the bench. We just have to find it that's all.

Getting lost for a while. Pam lead us into the woods to where she thinks the trail is. And alas, she did find the trail after all. Good job.

2009-12-06T05:10:43Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Getting lost for a while. Pam lead us into the woods to where she thinks the trail is. And alas, she did find the trail after all. Good job.

Pam was down to one gear for a while. But she just kept on going. Heck, it was to cold to stop.

2009-12-06T05:00:28Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Pam was down to one gear for a while. But she just kept on going. Heck, it was to cold to stop.

You got to love Craigs wild color combo that he wears so hunters know he isn't a deer.

2009-12-06T04:58:59Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
You got to love Craigs wild color combo that he wears so hunters know he isn't a deer.

Craig and Al chug up one of the trails at Saddle Club. You guys look like your having a good time. How's those gears shifting???

2009-12-06T04:59:49Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Craig and Al chug up one of the trails at Saddle Club. You guys look like your having a good time. How's those gears shifting???

Changing a tire in the snow was a new adventure. Things disappear in the snow if your not careful. OK, OK, I'll get them converted to tubeless already.

2009-12-06T05:04:28Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Changing a tire in the snow was a new adventure. Things disappear in the snow if your not careful. OK, OK, I'll get them converted to tubeless already.

The group is having a really good time. Conditions may have been cold. But once you got pedalling. You warmed up and actually had a great time.

2009-12-06T05:02:40Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The group is having a really good time. Conditions may have been cold. But once you got pedalling. You warmed up and actually had a great time.

You got to admit. It is one pretty day to be riding. Later the sun would come out and it would fool you into thinking that it warmed up. The temps moved up to a whooping 21 degrees till we ...

2009-12-06T05:06:18Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
You got to admit. It is one pretty day to be riding. Later the sun would come out and it would fool you into thinking that it warmed up. The temps moved up to a whooping 21 degrees till we ...

OK, everyone is ready to go. Let's get pedalling and see if we can warm up. Soon we would discover that shifting gears wouldn't work well as some of us had our shifters freeze up. Did I ment ...

2009-12-06T04:58:22Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, everyone is ready to go. Let's get pedalling and see if we can warm up. Soon we would discover that shifting gears wouldn't work well as some of us had our shifters freeze up. Did I ment ...

BOB!!! He joined us on todays romp thru the snow. And Bob did a lot of Romping. He had a really good time, hauling sticks around. Now if we can only train him to haul the ones on the trail o ...

2009-12-06T04:57:10Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
BOB!!! He joined us on todays romp thru the snow. And Bob did a lot of Romping. He had a really good time, hauling sticks around. Now if we can only train him to haul the ones on the trail o ...

Pam gets the blood flowing thru her legs and hopefully to her toes.

2009-12-06T04:55:02Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Pam gets the blood flowing thru her legs and hopefully to her toes.

Getting ready to ride. Sometimes Taking off the extra clothing is rough. But once we got pedaling. We all warmed up.

2009-12-06T04:54:36Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Getting ready to ride. Sometimes Taking off the extra clothing is rough. But once we got pedaling. We all warmed up.

Bundled up and ready to ride. Fran is wondering if just maybe we are a bit crazy to ride in this weather. Then he remembers, he is there with us, so we must be OK.

2009-12-06T04:53:53Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Bundled up and ready to ride. Fran is wondering if just maybe we are a bit crazy to ride in this weather. Then he remembers, he is there with us, so we must be OK.

It was 22 degrees at my house when I left. The temps would be 19 when we got to Pam's and Al's place. A brrrr nippy day of riding was ahead of us.

2009-12-06T04:52:43Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
It was 22 degrees at my house when I left. The temps would be 19 when we got to Pam's and Al's place. A brrrr nippy day of riding was ahead of us.

I had to take my glasses off due to them fogging up.

2009-11-27T10:00:09Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I had to take my glasses off due to them fogging up.

Fran's glasses are fogging so he is looking over them. He finally had to take them off.

2009-11-27T10:26:29Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Fran's glasses are fogging so he is looking over them. He finally had to take them off.

Covered in snow. The Gary Fisher still looks good to me.

2009-11-27T09:59:50Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Covered in snow. The Gary Fisher still looks good to me.

Snow hangs in the trees and makes for a beautiful day of biking in the woods.

2009-11-27T09:59:45Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Snow hangs in the trees and makes for a beautiful day of biking in the woods.

Fran climbs over one of the many obstacles that you encounter on the "Log Trail" out at Saddle Club Road.

2009-11-27T09:59:50Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Fran climbs over one of the many obstacles that you encounter on the "Log Trail" out at Saddle Club Road.

The woods were dead quite as we rode. It was nice riding along on the singletrack while covered in snow. The singletrack was actually pretty easy to follow which surprised us both.

2009-11-27T10:05:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The woods were dead quite as we rode. It was nice riding along on the singletrack while covered in snow. The singletrack was actually pretty easy to follow which surprised us both.

Fran's Cannondale was in the shop so he had his old steed out for the snow ride. He really missed the new bike.

2009-11-27T09:59:50Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Fran's Cannondale was in the shop so he had his old steed out for the snow ride. He really missed the new bike.

This is my light beam. You can see there is no real "spot" of light. Instead it lights up a wider area. I like the beam of the LED's. But that is my two cents.

2009-11-03T10:55:44Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
This is my light beam. You can see there is no real "spot" of light. Instead it lights up a wider area. I like the beam of the LED's. But that is my two cents.

This is what you see when someone is far out ahead of you heading your way. Either that is someone night riding, or I'm about to be abducted by Aliens.

2009-11-03T10:57:57Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
This is what you see when someone is far out ahead of you heading your way. Either that is someone night riding, or I'm about to be abducted by Aliens.

Taking a moment to regroup. Arron and Darren are ready to ride.

2009-11-03T10:55:09Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Taking a moment to regroup. Arron and Darren are ready to ride.

Arron gives the thumbs up along with Randy. We are all having a good time.

2009-11-03T10:55:44Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Arron gives the thumbs up along with Randy. We are all having a good time.

First thing you have to get use to... Is not looking at each other when you talk. You blind each other if you do.

2009-11-03T10:55:00Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
First thing you have to get use to... Is not looking at each other when you talk. You blind each other if you do.

Mark made the trip over the mountain to ride with us.

2009-11-03T10:55:44Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Mark made the trip over the mountain to ride with us.

Dave's first night out riding at night, and I think he is hooked.

2009-11-21T23:10:52Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Dave's first night out riding at night, and I think he is hooked.

Breaking up. Some of the guys are heading home, while others are going to keep riding.

2009-11-03T10:51:17Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Breaking up. Some of the guys are heading home, while others are going to keep riding.

There is a look that says. "OH Sh*T!!!"

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
There is a look that says. "OH Sh*T!!!"

OK, they say it is a simple, Up, up and over. Well, lets see what we got going on here.

2009-11-01T21:33:42Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, they say it is a simple, Up, up and over. Well, lets see what we got going on here.

I know I can... I know I can.... I know I can....

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I know I can... I know I can.... I know I can....

Gone................At least he wasn't hurt. But it sure was amusing to watch.

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Gone................At least he wasn't hurt. But it sure was amusing to watch.

Going.......Of course there has to be a rock directly underneath him.

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Going.......Of course there has to be a rock directly underneath him.

Going......Hey, you aren't suppose to be doing that are you????

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Going......Hey, you aren't suppose to be doing that are you????

OH, OH. Something has gone wrong. He is heading off the side of the pile. Just like Dan did earlier.

2009-11-01T21:35:55Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OH, OH. Something has gone wrong. He is heading off the side of the pile. Just like Dan did earlier.

Alright he made it up, and now just has to drop down the other side.

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Alright he made it up, and now just has to drop down the other side.

OK, darn it. I'm going to make it this time.

2009-11-01T21:08:38Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, darn it. I'm going to make it this time.

OK, Greg. You still glad you showed up? I think he is. He looks like he is having fun.

2009-11-01T21:32:25Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, Greg. You still glad you showed up? I think he is. He looks like he is having fun.

Dan misjudges the top of the the pile, and finds himself going off the sideways instead of forward. "Excuse me, could you fall a little slower so I can get better pictures next time."

2009-11-01T21:35:21Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Dan misjudges the top of the the pile, and finds himself going off the sideways instead of forward. "Excuse me, could you fall a little slower so I can get better pictures next time."

Yep, facial features say it all, and you can see the look of determination, and apprehension all wrappped up in one here. And that split second, when you just know that something isn't going ...

2009-11-01T21:34:18Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Yep, facial features say it all, and you can see the look of determination, and apprehension all wrappped up in one here. And that split second, when you just know that something isn't going ...

Dan takes time to play on the log pile on the Crist (LHORBA) Ridge Trail.

2009-11-01T21:32:04Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Dan takes time to play on the log pile on the Crist (LHORBA) Ridge Trail.

This simple log pile was a bigger challange then we expected.

2009-11-01T20:52:11Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
This simple log pile was a bigger challange then we expected.

OK, good cuts. Nice bruises. But the blood isn't flowing. So you don't get First Blood. Ohhhh, but a nice crack on the shins is something that will get your attention. Ryan would do an endo ...

2009-11-01T21:30:26Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
OK, good cuts. Nice bruises. But the blood isn't flowing. So you don't get First Blood. Ohhhh, but a nice crack on the shins is something that will get your attention. Ryan would do an endo ...

Ryan shows up (in the LHORBA Shirt) just as we were about to head back and look for him. Seems that the slippery leaves had taken their toll and Ryan had a good spill.

2009-11-01T21:10:44Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Ryan shows up (in the LHORBA Shirt) just as we were about to head back and look for him. Seems that the slippery leaves had taken their toll and Ryan had a good spill.

No really, has anyone seen Ryan? He was with us a while ago. Greg, Randy, Dan and Paul start to wonder if we need to go look for Ryan.

2009-11-01T21:27:11Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
No really, has anyone seen Ryan? He was with us a while ago. Greg, Randy, Dan and Paul start to wonder if we need to go look for Ryan.

That's me having a good time. I just wish I would get my new bike already. The bike is suppose to be here in 14 days. I figure we will get 3 foot of snow in 13 days.

2009-11-01T21:31:27Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
That's me having a good time. I just wish I would get my new bike already. The bike is suppose to be here in 14 days. I figure we will get 3 foot of snow in 13 days.

Taking a break to regroup. Hey, anyone seen Ryan lately?

2009-11-01T20:51:33Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Taking a break to regroup. Hey, anyone seen Ryan lately?

I still can't believe that Paul rides this bike thru the woods. Worst part is, I think he rides better than me on my bike.

2009-11-01T20:51:33Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
I still can't believe that Paul rides this bike thru the woods. Worst part is, I think he rides better than me on my bike.

Crossing one of the old rock bridges that was built a long time ago, and still works well.

2009-11-01T20:51:33Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Crossing one of the old rock bridges that was built a long time ago, and still works well.

Facial Expressions can say more than any quote sometimes.

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Facial Expressions can say more than any quote sometimes.

Time to head down the rock steps.

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Time to head down the rock steps.

Another one of those guys that like to climb hills cruises by on the rocks.

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Another one of those guys that like to climb hills cruises by on the rocks.

You can see the look of concentration as he picks a line thru the rocks.

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
You can see the look of concentration as he picks a line thru the rocks.

You can tell he is having a good time. Check out that expression.... or.... is he wondering when the rocks will end.

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
You can tell he is having a good time. Check out that expression.... or.... is he wondering when the rocks will end.

The trick is to find the right path down. Now which way do we want to go?

2009-11-01T20:51:05Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The trick is to find the right path down. Now which way do we want to go?

Who put that tree right there?!?

2009-11-01T20:23:53Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Who put that tree right there?!?

Everyone is having a good time. But it is time to concentrate on these rocks.

2009-11-01T20:23:13Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Everyone is having a good time. But it is time to concentrate on these rocks.

Hey Kevin, can you get anything else in that backpack???

2009-11-01T20:24:59Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Hey Kevin, can you get anything else in that backpack???

Kevin is having a good time.

2009-11-01T20:24:10Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Kevin is having a good time.

Winding thru the rocks and trees is what it is all about.

2009-11-01T20:24:33Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Winding thru the rocks and trees is what it is all about.

Now there is a look of confidence.

2009-11-01T20:50:23Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Now there is a look of confidence.

Hammering down thru the rocks. The advance group crosses our path.

2009-11-01T20:50:23Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Hammering down thru the rocks. The advance group crosses our path.

The overlook trail can be rocky.

2009-11-01T20:50:23Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The overlook trail can be rocky.

He looks a bit serious. So, you know he is having fun.

2009-11-01T20:50:23Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
He looks a bit serious. So, you know he is having fun.

Mike heading down a rock path at Blue Knob.

2009-11-01T20:50:23Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Mike heading down a rock path at Blue Knob.

The Casual ride stops at the Pavia Lookout to enjoy the view. You got to love the rolling hills of PA.

2009-11-01T21:22:51Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The Casual ride stops at the Pavia Lookout to enjoy the view. You got to love the rolling hills of PA.

The "Hill Climbing Group" did something new, they started at the top. Mike's theory was that this should let them get in more climbing I think.

2009-11-01T21:22:51Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
The "Hill Climbing Group" did something new, they started at the top. Mike's theory was that this should let them get in more climbing I think.

Shane showed up with a really cool set up that he uses to haul bikes for Downhilling at Blue Knob. It carried 6 bikes with ease and had everyone pausing to check it out.

2009-11-01T20:49:53Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Shane showed up with a really cool set up that he uses to haul bikes for Downhilling at Blue Knob. It carried 6 bikes with ease and had everyone pausing to check it out.

Mike is letting riders know what he has planned for the day. " Ahhhh, yes. We will do a bit of climbing today. Why do you ask?"

2009-11-01T21:21:45Z

Randy Rusnak (mtbkski)
Mike is letting riders know what he has planned for the day. " Ahhhh, yes. We will do a bit of climbing today. Why do you ask?"