Fall Forum Ride '06
07-11-06, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hambone40
You would do fine. We have not had anyone leave from one of our trips yet that did not have a wonderful time. I thought we were riding ninja style....
Right now it looks like Hambone,Girlscout,Gastro,Highrevs,Flak and me for sure. Karldar,Never,MtnDew,and a few others in the wait and see list.
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07-11-06, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by I<3Mountain Dew
So how bad is the mountain going to pwn me and my '07 hardrock sport if I come? All stock except for BB7's on front, and eggbeaters.
Im in Birmingham so only about a 12 hour drive. Very tempting.
Im in Birmingham so only about a 12 hour drive. Very tempting.
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07-11-06, 03:30 PM
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I just Google Earth'd it for you.
From Birmingham to Asheville, NC (Pisgah is just south of Asheville) is just under 6 hours.
You should definately make it then. NO EXCUSES!
From Birmingham to Asheville, NC (Pisgah is just south of Asheville) is just under 6 hours.
You should definately make it then. NO EXCUSES!
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07-11-06, 07:02 PM
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Maybe he planned on riding there? 
Its about 9 hours for me.
Its about 9 hours for me.
07-11-06, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
never would have around a 38 hour drive one way - a small sacrifice IMO.
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07-11-06, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
never would have around a 38 hour drive one way - a small sacrifice IMO.
Maybe one day they'll catch on?
07-11-06, 08:15 PM
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That thing would be impossible to pedal hank!
07-11-06, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hank Rearden
Out here on the left coast we have these weird things that can really cut down that travel time.
Maybe one day they'll catch on?
Maybe one day they'll catch on?
07-11-06, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by never
Ahhh, we don't have those things up here in Canada yet. I was going to use my sled dogs but my buddy Tom in Toronto said he could lend me his snowmobile!
I don't care if you come via sled dog, air plane, or wagon pulled by a team of santa's raindeer, I just hope you get to come ride with us.
07-11-06, 11:31 PM
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Ok I'm pretty sure I'm going to be able to make it. Now some questions.
Is anyone from the birmingham area going? (or even alabama)
Is me being under 18 going to be a problem? (I'm 17)
There is a BUMP (birimingham mountain biking club) meeting saturday so I'll try and convince a few people to go if you guys want more people.
Is anyone from the birmingham area going? (or even alabama)
Is me being under 18 going to be a problem? (I'm 17)
There is a BUMP (birimingham mountain biking club) meeting saturday so I'll try and convince a few people to go if you guys want more people.
07-12-06, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by I<3Mountain Dew
Ok I'm pretty sure I'm going to be able to make it. Now some questions.
Is anyone from the birmingham area going? (or even alabama)
Is me being under 18 going to be a problem? (I'm 17)
There is a BUMP (birimingham mountain biking club) meeting saturday so I'll try and convince a few people to go if you guys want more people.
Is anyone from the birmingham area going? (or even alabama)
Is me being under 18 going to be a problem? (I'm 17)
There is a BUMP (birimingham mountain biking club) meeting saturday so I'll try and convince a few people to go if you guys want more people.
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08-15-06, 02:47 PM
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Bad news guys. The sweet camp site we had in the spring is now "No Camping". Girlscout and I will locate another good site for you forum ride guys.
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08-15-06, 07:27 PM
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You better get the camping lined up because I just booked the plane tickets! Now I have to figure out the best way to get the bike there...any suggestions?
66...I'm sending you a PM with some more questions.
66...I'm sending you a PM with some more questions.
08-15-06, 07:33 PM
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We'll have a camp site. You guys just get here. Looks like Hambone,Girlscout,Gastro,Highrevs and crew,Flack,Never,Me for sure. looks like around 10 guys so far.
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08-15-06, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by never
I just booked the plane tickets! Now I have to figure out the best way to get the bike there...any suggestions?
I got a Thule 699 Round Trip case for my recent air travels, and although that thing is bomber (no damage to bike despite signs of a desperate and violent attack by luggage handlers), it's a PITA to haul through the terminal and the airlines can/will screw you. Twenty bucks to the skycap got mine loaded, but I had to shell out fifty on the way back (it did weigh in at 88 lbs, though).
The simplest way would be to box the bike it up and ship it mtnbiker66's local bike shop. Then when you got here it'd be waiting for you. I'm not sure about international shipping issues, though. Could be delays or problems associated with that. And of course, you may have reservations about sending your bike off to someone you've never met, particularly after what you've seen here on the forums.
08-16-06, 06:14 PM
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Im still coming, and the wife is still pissed about it 
08-16-06, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Flak
Im still coming, and the wife is still pissed about it
Thats not good. Tell her we'll take good care of you.
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08-17-06, 06:50 AM
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I'm one step closer. Got that Sunday night off from work. Now I just need a vehicle....
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08-17-06, 10:07 AM
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Here's to hoping I can make it. Budget will be my restraining factor. If I can sell my car, that'll pay off the credit card debt and I can breathe a little easier.
I'll keep yall (southern for you all) posted.
I'll keep yall (southern for you all) posted.
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08-17-06, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Here's to hoping I can make it.