Non-weekend 12/28/2006 Pisgah ride

extrmtao · 12-18-2006

A couple of folks are planning on doing a loopa around the Horse Stables area if anyone is interested.

No firm time yet.

Loopa = long bike ride

Loopa does not equal a professional caddy.

Singletrack Pig · 12-18-2006

I might be in if I can find a sitter for my boy. I'm off all week, but his daycare is closed too.

I think Broussard wants to go out in Asheville that night too to show his cousin some hipster culture. You should come up for the festivities. You know get outta that stagnating bunghole of G'ville! And tour guides don't come any more hipster than me

Great ride yesterday. Have to love the brutal winters of the southern Appalachians.

D Kuntz · 12-19-2006

i gotta close work thurs nite and open fri morn but if we're talking bout beer i just mite be interested anyway... (if the invitation is open to all) work sucks enuff anyways, mite as well be good and hung-over too...

extrmtao · 12-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Singletrack Pig

I might be in if I can find a sitter for my boy. I'm off all week, but his daycare is closed too.

I think Broussard wants to go out in Asheville that night too to show his cousin some hipster culture. You should come up for the festivities. You know get outta that stagnating bunghole of G'ville! And tour guides don't come any more hipster than me

Great ride yesterday. Have to love the brutal winters of the southern Appalachians.

We got a couple takers on this ride. SP, I would love to hit the town with a seasoned guide but alas I have to work on Friday.

Boooooooooooooooooooooo Work.

Hooooooooooooooooooooooooray Beer!

Singletrack Pig · 12-20-2006

Every binge needs a good pharmacist on board, Dennis. I'll PM you details once we figure out the plan. Got any favorite spots you want to hit?

Sorry you can't make it Tomato. Keep me posted on the ride plans.

extrmtao · 12-20-2006

Meet at 9:30 at the Horse Stables off of 276.

Ride time start around 10:00 and plan on 4 - 5 hours of ride time.

jack22 · 12-20-2006

I definitely wanna ride with you on 12/28.

I am a little intimidated by your skill level. I enjoy climbing hills and can usually keep up. Peddling up from Rice Pinnacle lot to top of greenslick without stopping is usually doable.

Do you think I can keep up?

Will check this thread for updates and plan on meeting you at the Horse Stables by 9:30.

dieriden · 12-21-2006

I would not worry about keeping up. We stop and wait at all major intersections. The big question is can you ride for 4-5 hours? If so, come enjoy!

extrmtao · 12-21-2006

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Originally Posted by jack22

I definitely wanna ride with you on 12/28.

I am a little intimidated by your skill level. I enjoy climbing hills and can usually keep up. Peddling up from Rice Pinnacle lot to top of greenslick without stopping is usually doable.

Do you think I can keep up?

Will check this thread for updates and plan on meeting you at the Horse Stables by 9:30.

Right now I am planning on climbing Clawhammer to Buckwheat. After that we might do more we might not . . .

As long as you can climb clawhammer and come back down we/you can either call it quits or continue on. I don't plan on this being a balls to the wall day.

extrmtao · 12-21-2006

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Originally Posted by dieriden

I would not worry about keeping up. We stop and wait at all major intersections. The big question is can you ride for 4-5 hours? If so, come enjoy!

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, who could this be? Is that you Mr. P?

We got another good group lining up for this ride. Should be fun. Let's hope the weather holds.

Peace.

dieriden · 12-21-2006

Hmmmmmm, maybe.
Where are the horse stables? Is that next to where we camped for the PMBAR?

extrmtao · 12-21-2006

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Originally Posted by dieriden

Hmmmmmm, maybe.
Where are the horse stables? Is that next to where we camped for the PMBAR?

Yes, just a couple miles past the White Pines group camp on your right.

280
Right on 276
Follow signs to Horse stables.

pisgahproductions · 12-21-2006

I'm in.
~E

D Kuntz · 12-21-2006

Hey guys!
Sorry, I must have been drunk and confused the first time I checked in... thought you were talking about 'today' thursday. Next week however,,,
I'm off all day! Count me in for the ride and the beers afterwards! Also off wednesday if anyone's up for a ride (and/or beer drinkin) that day too!

extrmtao · 12-22-2006

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Originally Posted by pisgahproductions

I'm in.
~E

There will be no four hour warm-ups in this ride

extrmtao · 12-22-2006

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Originally Posted by D ****z

Hey guys!
Sorry, I must have been drunk and confused the first time I checked in... thought you were talking about 'today' thursday. Next week however,,,
I'm off all day! Count me in for the ride and the beers afterwards! Also off wednesday if anyone's up for a ride (and/or beer drinkin) that day too!

Cool!

Next time I will help you out more. . .

12/28/2006

D Kuntz · 12-22-2006

Haha...
As long as there are gonna be "safety meetings"... Otherwise I might have to lag behind...

driftwood · 12-23-2006

I'm gonna try and be there....

Rideorsit · 12-26-2006

Hey,

I may join in on the ride but will be coming from the Gauging Station instead of stables. Would like to meet up on top somewhere. Maybe the Stairs at Buckhorn Gap. If you are going there. Whats your plan??

pisgahproductions · 12-27-2006

Hey everybody!
I'm trying to convince Erinna to come out and play with us. What route are you thinking of Jonathan?
~E

extrmtao · 12-27-2006

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Originally Posted by pisgahproductions

Hey everybody!
I'm trying to convince Erinna to come out and play with us. What route are you thinking of Jonathan?
~E

E,

I hadn't planned completely yet, I figured we would climb Clawhammer and go from there. I wanted to hit Buckhorn since I have yet to ride that trail.

Tell Erinna to come play. I am planning on a casual pace of play considering I am fat and hungover right now.

I figured for those who want, we can roll on after the climb/descent and those who opt out can head back to the cars.

Let me know if you've got any suggestions.

Peace

extrmtao · 12-27-2006

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Originally Posted by Rideorsit

Hey,

I may join in on the ride but will be coming from the Gauging Station instead of stables. Would like to meet up on top somewhere. Maybe the Stairs at Buckhorn Gap. If you are going there. Whats your plan??

Rideorsit,

I can't guarantee that we will be able to meet up as plans change frequently with this group. If you want to try and meet us at the top of Clawhammer, go for it!

We will probably start climbing around 10:00, so however long it takes us to climb the hammer is when we will be there.

Good Luck.

Singletrack Pig · 12-27-2006

I'm in for at least part of the ride. My boy is out of school, and Mom is working, but I have a sitter until around 2:00. I'll ride with you guys as long as I can and then skeedaddle when I have to.

The drinking activities in Asheville tomorrow night are still open to any miscreants, malcontents, curmudgeons, or other such people of questionable moral character.

Cheers

Clealan · 12-28-2006

What a beautiful day! Thanks for a great ride,wish I could do it more often.
Clealan

pisgahproductions · 12-28-2006

Holy Crap! He made it!

Scott climbing:

Joe climbing:

Clay on Bennett:

Thanks for coming out everyone!

driftwood · 12-28-2006

That was a fun ride - thanks for letting me tag along!

Clay

extrmtao · 12-29-2006

Thanks for everyone coming out! That was fantastic.

Awesome pictures PP.

Rideorsit, I tried to find a link to your bike shop. . . No web page? Need one

Reignman · 12-29-2006

Scott told me about you all hookin up on the ride Thurs,pretty crazy timing. I missed out on this trip to Pisgah as he was heading onto Atlanta for NYE with WSP. I put in a couple rides in down in Daniel Boone NF instead. Here's a link to the shop.
http://www.indycyclespecialist.com/

Rideorsit · 01-05-2007

Great to meet everyone!! What a super ride, and Sunny Trails. I was hoping to to head back this weekend, but it looks like a rain out. I will be back next weekend to continue my winter tour. Anyone wants to meet up. Let me know!!! I do most my rides based from the Gauging Station. I can camp here and ride many different loops.

Scott

extrmtao · 01-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Rideorsit

Great to meet everyone!! What a super ride, and Sunny Trails. I was hoping to to head back this weekend, but it looks like a rain out. I will be back next weekend to continue my winter tour. Anyone wants to meet up. Let me know!!! I do most my rides based from the Gauging Station. I can camp here and ride many different loops.

Scott

Scott, Still coming down this weekend? I am thinking of riding the ranger district on Saturday if the weather looks decent.

Peace.

Rideorsit · 01-10-2007

Oh Yea.. Weather is looking good. Rolling in late late Friday night. No ride plan yet, you?

Scott

extrmtao · 01-11-2007

Scott,

No firm plans yet. Looks like I will have a good amount of ride time.

I will PM you my #.