[RenegadeRick]

Believe it or not there are many MTB spots within an hour drive from Chicago. This Saturday there is a Joint REI/CAMBr workday at Palos forest preserve about 45 minutes southwest of Chicago. I had been planning to attend.

My riding group has been talking about making a trip to Rock Cut state park in Rockford, IL, about 1 hour northwest of Chicago for some time now. Last night I learned about this:

which we could easily hit on the way home from Rockford. $hit, we would be driving right past it.

Oh, but then there is that work day. It is supposed to be hot this weekend too. So I am conflicted.
Hot, sweaty, dirty work, or cold fresh beer?

What would you do?

 

[JRB]

I've done a ton of trailwork, so I'd feel ok riding and drinking.

 

[RenegadeRick]

Did I mention that I get a free T-Shirt for going to the workday?

 

[greenchris]

id say palos...ive never been out to rockford and have heard palos to have way better trails

 

[fubar5]

So really this is Beer vs. Free t-shirt.

I'm glad it is you who has to decide....lol

 

[douglas]

tough call, I already have a gazillion tshirts...I'd be selfish and ride/drink beer

 

[fubar5]

but a freeee t-shirt?? Come on, you can never have to many free t-shirts.

 

[douglas]

but a freeee t-shirt?? Come on, you can never have to many free t-shirts.

ok, you come over to my house and I'll give you alist of chores, you work in the sun all day, I'll go for a ride, come home and have a few beers by the pool, when your done with all the chores I will give you a FREE tshirt

 

[fubar5]

ok, you come over to my house and I'll give you alist of chores, you work in the sun all day, I'll go for a ride, come home and have a few beers by the pool, when your done with all the chores I will give you a FREE tshirt

That is pretty much the way those free t-shirts go to. The last few I got have cost me a pint of blood in reality.

 

[Craw]

Free t-shirts are usually pretty ugly, and only come in huge sizes.

Well the last part applies to me a lot, any free shirt I get, is guaranteed to be like an XL or really large Large.

 

[fubar5]

I've actually been able to score mediums lately. It usually depends on how early I show up.

 

[RenegadeRick]

but a freeee t-shirt?? Come on, you can never have to many free t-shirts.

or is it you can never have too much beer?

 

[OGRipper]

Free t-shirts are usually pretty ugly, and only come in huge sizes.

Well the last part applies to me a lot, any free shirt I get, is guaranteed to be like an XL or really large Large.

Funny, I wear an XL and all my free t-shirts are usually small or medium.

Hey wait a minute...gimme my shirts!! :mumble: :mumble:

 

[Trainwreck]

Beerfests...

That's the only thing I miss about Illinois!

 

[BuddhaRoadkill]

If it's your turn to be the designated driver, opt for the work day. :evil:

 

[fubar5]

or is it you can never have too much beer?

good point!!!

 

[RenegadeRick]

So really this is Beer vs. Free t-shirt.

What if it were
Beer
vs.
Pride of Ownership in Helping Create and/or Maintain the Finest MTB Trail System in my Greater Metropolitan Area, and a Free T-Shirt?

 

[fubar5]

What if it were
Beer
vs.
Pride of Ownership in Helping Create and/or Maintain the Finest MTB Trail System in my Greater Metropolitan Area, and a Free T-Shirt?

I'd probably pick pride of ownership if the dilemma was posed like that.

 

[stosh]

Choose the iPOD.

 

[RenegadeRick]

I'd probably pick pride of ownership if the dilemma was posed like that.

Where are SkaredShtls and DogWonder when you need 'em?

I really need someone to back me up on this since my decision seems to be leaning towards beer!