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10-16-05, 01:47 PM
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To start I'll say it's the best riding weekend ever. Weather was perfect around 70 day time and upper 40's at night.The camp was awsome we met up with 3 guys from Atlanta and they rode with us as well. We had a group of 7 on sat and 8 on sun. I cant start to tell you how FUN this weekend was. The folks we camped with and the riding were unbelievable. Gastro, Karldar, some locals, and some canines made up a killer weekend. If you could've made it but didnt come you should be kickin yourself in the buttox. I'll put up pics, but they dont do justice to the weekend. We even kept a chair open for drunken chicken, and that was his spot. Gastro and Karldar are some of the funnest people to hang out with ever. We laughed till our sides hurt sitting around the camp fire. We're already talkin bout doing another one next year, and makin it 4 days. We'll plan it and I'll post dates in the spring, so I dont wanna hear excuses from anybody. We had riders of all abilities but I'll say that Gastro can rip it, and Karldar is one of the smoothest guys I've got to ride with. Fun,perfect,awsome,killer...........we'll you get the idea!
Gastro killin' it on longbranch
karldar,smoothing out the rocks
Chillin in Pisgah
In Dupont at Bridal Veil Falls(look at the sky,it was that kind of weekend)
Gastro and the boy,Parking lot Posers
Jake trying to stay dry,he didn't
The Hillbilly Hilton
When it was all over we were all smiles,thats what this trip was about. Leave your attitudes at home and just have fun. Jake,Gastro,Mtnbiker66 and Karldar.
I'm sure there will be more pics from and info from Gastro and Karldar.
Gastro killin' it on longbranch
karldar,smoothing out the rocks
Chillin in Pisgah
In Dupont at Bridal Veil Falls(look at the sky,it was that kind of weekend)
Gastro and the boy,Parking lot Posers
Jake trying to stay dry,he didn't
The Hillbilly Hilton
When it was all over we were all smiles,thats what this trip was about. Leave your attitudes at home and just have fun. Jake,Gastro,Mtnbiker66 and Karldar.
I'm sure there will be more pics from and info from Gastro and Karldar.
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10-16-05, 02:03 PM
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Sweet. Nice to see some sun is somewhere. Looks like a blast of a trail. Rocks roots and rivers. Its a dream I tell ya 
10-16-05, 03:46 PM
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Still kicking.
Looks like fun was had.
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10-16-05, 07:16 PM
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Okay, here's some more. It's really a shame I don't know how to take good pictures.
This was the best trail riding of this season for me, top 5 all-time.
Karldar through some tight stuff on Butter Gap:
Oh yes, there was climbing. Mtnbiker66 nonchalantly bounds up the mountain:
Karldar with the diesels hammering:
Mtnbiker66:
Gratuitious blood and gore due to a manufacturing defect in a tire lever (or was it a nunchuck fight? No one's talking):
This was the best trail riding of this season for me, top 5 all-time.
Karldar through some tight stuff on Butter Gap:
Oh yes, there was climbing. Mtnbiker66 nonchalantly bounds up the mountain:
Karldar with the diesels hammering:
Mtnbiker66:
Gratuitious blood and gore due to a manufacturing defect in a tire lever (or was it a nunchuck fight? No one's talking):
10-16-05, 07:24 PM
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Still kicking.
Originally Posted by gastro
Okay, here's some more. It's really a shame I don't know how to take good pictures.
Mtnbiker66:
Mtnbiker66:
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10-16-05, 07:54 PM
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^^ That picture is pretty cool. He's in focus but still gives a sense of speed. Too bad he's behind the tree.
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good, looks like you guys had some fun. and some real nice trails.
wilderness, good company, bikes, life seems to be going good
+1 for the pic konarider posted
wilderness, good company, bikes, life seems to be going good
+1 for the pic konarider posted
10-16-05, 08:07 PM
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That pic of me climbing is funny,check out the cookies and cream cliff bar in my left hand. 
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10-17-05, 05:06 AM
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I am glad you had fun. It looks great.
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Good to see pics from a fun weekend, specially when kids are involved.
I did my share of riding too, not as nice but what can I say from a 24hr mud fest.
I did my share of riding too, not as nice but what can I say from a 24hr mud fest.
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We even kept a chair open for drunken chicken, and that was his spot.
Looks like you had a lot of fun, excellent pics.
10-17-05, 10:00 AM
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I rode this bike up in pisgah with mtbike66. it was a blast.
10-17-05, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hambone40
I rode this bike up in pisgah with mtbike66. it was a blast.
"I rode this bike up" is that some kind of code????
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10-18-05, 11:32 AM
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Uh oh. He shows great leaps in ability, inquires about suspension design and technology, and now he joins an online cycling community. Got him, hook, line, and sinker.
Just be careful Hambone40, it's a slippery slope.
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Originally Posted by gastro
Uh oh. He shows great leaps in ability, inquires about suspension design and technology, and now he joins an online cycling community. Got him, hook, line, and sinker.
Just be careful Hambone40, it's a slippery slope.
Just be careful Hambone40, it's a slippery slope.
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If anyone needs an ego boost, come out west and ride xc with me. You will all feel like kings ...
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
If anyone needs an ego boost, come out west and ride xc with me. You will all feel like kings ...
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10-18-05, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
If anyone needs an ego boost, come out west and ride xc with me. You will all feel like kings ...
...And I would rather shred tech backwoods XC than fight traffic on A Line any day.
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Originally Posted by gastro
I'm not saying anything because I cheesed out this year, BUT....please be advised I am saving my pennies.
And I would rather shred tech backwoods XC than fight traffic on A Line any day.
And I would rather shred tech backwoods XC than fight traffic on A Line any day.
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Originally Posted by EJ123
Do you ever run into lots of spider webs while ridin?
Worse is running over big fat slugs. Really sticky stuff to clean off the bike.
A little on the pads is good for trials though, like tar.
Northshore tip.
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Originally Posted by gastro
I'm not saying anything because I cheesed out this year, BUT....please be advised I am saving my pennies.
And I would rather shred tech backwoods XC than fight traffic on A Line any day.
And I would rather shred tech backwoods XC than fight traffic on A Line any day.
Mountain and of course the "other" mountains