Riding to Brasstown Bald for TdG stage finish
04-18-07, 07:52 AM
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Riding to Brasstown Bald for TdG stage finish
I'm riding from Suches to Brasstown Bald Friday morning to watch the big boys climb that monster. Should be a fun 23 miles riding Wolfpen Gap, Jack's Gap and Brasstown Bald. I'm not going to rush it, so I'll probably leave around 10:00 or 10:30 from the store in Suches. I modded my bike for the climbing by installing a MTB rear derailleur and a Megarange freewheel with a 34 tooth cog to go with my 30 tooth granny ring. Hoping there will be a lot of others on the road.
There's nothing like being on Brasstown for the Tour de Georgia! - allez, y'all
There's nothing like being on Brasstown for the Tour de Georgia! - allez, y'all
04-18-07, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
I'm riding from Suches to Brasstown Bald Friday morning to watch the big boys climb that monster. Should be a fun 23 miles riding Wolfpen Gap, Jack's Gap and Brasstown Bald. I'm not going to rush it, so I'll probably leave around 10:00 or 10:30 from the store in Suches. I modded my bike for the climbing by installing a MTB rear derailleur and a Megarange freewheel with a 34 tooth cog to go with my 30 tooth granny ring. Hoping there will be a lot of others on the road.
There's nothing like being on Brasstown for the Tour de Georgia! - allez, y'all
There's nothing like being on Brasstown for the Tour de Georgia! - allez, y'all
I'll be there too, though without my bike. I will have my 6yo daughter along for the day.
Be careful out on the road, I expect some traffic.
04-18-07, 08:20 AM
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I'll be there on the mtn too.
Have you checked out the slopes? Brasstown has a slope ranging from 9% to 21%+ in places. I don't think there's a low enough gear for me to haul my fat butt up that kind of slope. Good luck!
Have you checked out the slopes? Brasstown has a slope ranging from 9% to 21%+ in places. I don't think there's a low enough gear for me to haul my fat butt up that kind of slope. Good luck!
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04-18-07, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ModoVincere
I'll be there on the mtn too.
Have you checked out the slopes? Brasstown has a slope ranging from 9% to 21%+ in places. I don't think there's a low enough gear for me to haul my fat butt up that kind of slope. Good luck!
Have you checked out the slopes? Brasstown has a slope ranging from 9% to 21%+ in places. I don't think there's a low enough gear for me to haul my fat butt up that kind of slope. Good luck!
