http://www.qcforc.org/ Find a good Brew Pub? Ride some sweet singletrack? Right here baby! en Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:57:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.qcforc.org/images/misc/rss.png http://www.qcforc.org/ http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1731-Addicting-online-mtb-flash-game&goto=newpost Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:35:58 GMT Although this game is 2d, basic, and stickman-ish (think stick-death); it is very entertaining. The link I'm posting based on dirt bike supercross, the creator has another map that is based for the mtb or bmx bike. This creator has two track maps, while I believe there are thousands out there. Try it out, and post up with your thoughts... good or bad. Remember, try both of this users tracks, and also there are around 5 or 6 vehicles to choose from. I usually just use the mtb.

Here are both links (I wish we could embed links)...

Here's the mtb one...
Rocky Trail to Warehouse
http://trackmill.com/free-rider-2/Tracks/697020

Las Vegas Supercross...
http://trackmill.com/free-rider-2/Tracks/699452 ]]> Open Forum MotoSturbed http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1731-Addicting-online-mtb-flash-game http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1726-Rode-Sylvan&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:32:50 GMT I was back in the QCA today so I decided to try another trail and when I left home Sylvan was the only one open so the choice was easy. I talked to... I was back in the QCA today so I decided to try another trail and when I left home Sylvan was the only one open so the choice was easy. I talked to a couple guys at the pavilion that were helpful and got me started in the right direction, if you are on here thanks! For the most part I stayed on the marked race course, though somehow I still got off course and lost a few times. I got behind a couple other riders to try to follow the right course I thought I was doing good until they got to the straight section between the concrete walls, lets just say they were quite a bit quicker then me and it was probably a moderate pace for them. What kind of speeds are you all averaging on that course? Today I averaged 10.2 mph.

Regardless I still had a great time. There were quite a few people on the trails today so I probably seen a couple of you. If you saw a confused and conflicted guy on an orange Gary Fisher that was me. and for future reference if I am behind you on a trail I am not stalking just trying to be a better rider.

Thanks to all that listened.

Aron ]]> Open Forum Audiovibe http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1726-Rode-Sylvan http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1723-Fundraiser-idea&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:02:22 GMT I remember going to "ride across the sky" last year at a local theater, and when I was in CO last weekend, there way a flier for a screening of "Ride the Divide", another MTB movie for a race down the continental divide from Canada to Mexico.

At the website for the movie http://www.ridethedividemovie.com/ they talk about a screening kit you can buy, then charge people to watch it (after you find somewhere to play it). Not sure if anyone from FORC coordinated the one last year, but it might be an idea for a way to make some money for the club.

Or I could just buy it and maybe someone with a big theater in their basement could play it at a cold weather season get together - maybe a winter party. ]]> Open Forum BD83 http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1723-Fundraiser-idea http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1718-some-good-reading-on-the-dumbing-down-of-trails&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:22:21 GMT http://mountain.bike198.com/dumbing-...nt=Yahoo!+Mail ]]> Open Forum dru_b http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1718-some-good-reading-on-the-dumbing-down-of-trails http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1711-Mountain-Bike-Rentals&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:36:17 GMT Does anyone know if there are any shops that rent mountain bikes in the QC? I have a friend visiting, and we'd like to hit the trails. Thanks for any help you can offer. ]]> Open Forum Lah1816 http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1711-Mountain-Bike-Rentals http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1705-Not-For-the-Faint-of-Heart-(Elbow-Pics)&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:34:07 GMT I dug out the CDs I got from Black River Memorial Hospital and Gunderson Lutheran...before and after the carnage. I've gotta say, the doc at Gunderson did a damn good job of fixin me up!

Check it out:

BUSTED -



REPAIRED -


the good news is, I made it back to the trails twice last week! woo hoo!

with any luck, I'll make it back to Levis next weekend and make Toad Road my beeotch! ]]> Open Forum jimithng23 http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1705-Not-For-the-Faint-of-Heart-(Elbow-Pics) http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1703-Cyclocross-questions&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:11:06 GMT Hey guys so the cyclocross season is coming up, :rockon: and Im gonna give it a shot this year. never done it before so I don't really know what to expect. So i was wondering if you guys could help me out with some tips, ways to practice, what to maybe expect or any good area's around the QC that would be good to train at. anything will be greatly appreciated! ]]> Open Forum druien http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1703-Cyclocross-questions http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1696-Kudos-to-the-dirt-crews!!&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:31 GMT The last time I road 3 days in a row, 2 of them were the same day!! (24 hour last year...)

Trails look great considering the rainy year we've had, thanks to EVERYONE for helping out!!
:rockon: ]]> Open Forum Vibrato http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1696-Kudos-to-the-dirt-crews!! http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1694-Illiniwek-Night-Ride-8.24.10-Photos&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:34:01 GMT If you saw me you were probably blinded by my flash (sorry)! Anyway, here are some photos i took during the night ride. Slideshow... If you saw me you were probably blinded by my flash (sorry)!
Anyway, here are some photos i took during the night ride.

Slideshow

]]> Open Forum http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1694-Illiniwek-Night-Ride-8.24.10-Photos http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1691-stamina-tips&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:48:25 GMT Hi guys , I have been riding the trails for a little over a month now. Went to sbp last night and L.T. Kicked my butt!!! Need to bring out my inner... Hi guys , I have been riding the trails for a little over a month now.
Went to sbp last night and L.T. Kicked my butt!!!
Need to bring out my inner billy goat to get up those hills a little better.
Any tips you can give to help build stamina?

Any advise is appreciated!

Thanks
Brian ]]> Open Forum bz300 http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1691-stamina-tips http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1687-HAHA-Ya-ll-got-a-newbie-on-the-forum!&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:45:34 GMT Hello, I just stumbled on this website the other day in my quest looking for trails to ride not to far from home. I have spent quite a few hours (I... Hello, I just stumbled on this website the other day in my quest looking for trails to ride not to far from home. I have spent quite a few hours (I think the wife is mad at me) reading various post, it seems like this board is pretty close knit. About 10 years ago I use to ride BMX and have been wanting to get into MTB'ing for the last year; so I took the plunge in April and have been just riding to build some Stamina before I really hit some trails. I need some MTB friends as all my friends are to broke to buy a bike or to lazy to put down the game controllers. It is time to put my bike to work and stop the pampered life so I have a couple questions for your family.

Are your group rides just for members or do you allow non members to join?
How often do you have group rides?
Would you recommend someone ride the trails by themselves?

I hope to be riding with some of you in the near future, and hope to not slow anyone down as I just wanna go fast like Ricky Bobby!

Thanks ]]> Open Forum Audiovibe http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1687-HAHA-Ya-ll-got-a-newbie-on-the-forum! http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1682-Scott-County-s-sustainability&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:23:08 GMT ok, for those of you that live in Scott Co., here is a survey that they have put out to get your input. it takes like 3 minutes tops, so please help... ok, for those of you that live in Scott Co., here is a survey that they have put out to get your input. it takes like 3 minutes tops, so please help steer them in the right direction.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/scottcosustainabilityplan ]]> Open Forum kiks http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1682-Scott-County-s-sustainability http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1676-which-trail-to-ride-in-Decorah&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:18:59 GMT I am heading to upper Iowa this weekend and was hoping to ride the bike a bit. Any suggestions? CrashPete Trying to get my crash on! I am heading to upper Iowa this weekend and was hoping to ride the bike a bit. Any suggestions?

CrashPete

Trying to get my crash on! ]]> Open Forum CrashPete http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1676-which-trail-to-ride-in-Decorah http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1674-Hardest-working-do-gooder-in-America&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:29:42 GMT Chad Pregracke from East Moline!! Thanks to all who voted, check it out here: ... Chad Pregracke from East Moline!! Thanks to all who voted, check it out here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...100979694.html

See the video here: http://www.mitchumhardestworking.com/ ]]> Open Forum Vibrato http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1674-Hardest-working-do-gooder-in-America http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1673-Rock-Island-parade&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:55:24 GMT Just an FYI if anyone is interested-mountain biking 101 recruitment opportunity? The entry deadline for the 2010 Rock Island Labor Day Parade is... Just an FYI if anyone is interested-mountain biking 101 recruitment opportunity?

The entry deadline for the 2010 Rock Island Labor Day Parade is Monday. The 26th annual event is scheduled for Sept. 6 with the theme “Learning Comes to Life!” It was selected to acknowledge the many ways we learn or receive education. Non-theme entries are also welcome.

Staging for the parade begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 6. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. at Washington Junior High School, 33rd Street and 18th Avenue, and end at Rock Island High School at 25th Avenue and 17th Street. The route is 2 miles long.

Contact the city of Rock Island at (309) 732-2923 for more information.

Parade information and an entry form are available from the city’s website at www.rigov.org. ]]> Open Forum kiks http://www.qcforc.org/showthread.php?1673-Rock-Island-parade