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Post by imnav8r on Jul 30, 2009 14:25:14 GMT -5
Explore the Trail Series Ride
Explore The Trail Ride for is Sunday August 2nd. Meet at Stevens Creek (Modoc) trail head (SC 23) at 9:30am. This ride is for members and non-members and there is no cost. There will be ride leaders for expert, intermediate, and beginner riders.
Come out and enjoy one of our more technical trails. Don't worry about your skill level. You can always tote your bike across the creek crossings if you want.
Or if you're up to the challenge, watch the more experienced riders tackle them...or attempt to. If they make it, follow their line...if not, pick another line! I'm sure some of the riders will hang out to provide demonstrations on how to ride these sections.
The trail is 5.5 miles out and 5.5 miles back, but you can turn around and head back whenever you want to pick the distance most comfortable for you. This trail is a lot of fun and not nearly as tough to ride as you might think. Hope to see you there!
Be safe!
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Post by DK on Jul 30, 2009 19:38:37 GMT -5
Been a long time since I've ridden Modoc. I may see you guys Sunday.
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Post by imnav8r on Jul 31, 2009 11:00:59 GMT -5
Hope to see you there Doug!
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Post by seenvic on Jul 31, 2009 11:06:50 GMT -5
Anyone interested in making this a Connector Ride? I know the route. We'll ride over to Turkey Creek and possibly Wine Creek Trail, too. Then probably take pavement back to Modoc.
I like the idea of doing this, but pulling all the spider webs on Turkey Creek by myself is less than appealing. I'd love a group of about 3-5 to share the webs with. And get in a big day.
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Post by money on Jul 31, 2009 11:41:53 GMT -5
bill, I can do the connector ride at least through Turkey on Sunday.I might can do wine as well depends on the time we hit the end of turkey.
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Post by seenvic on Jul 31, 2009 13:28:15 GMT -5
John,
Let me be sure I got Sunday AM free and we'll plan to do the Connector. Going to Turkey and skipping Wine would be good w/ me. Depends on how I feel, the heat, and the number of webs we gotta pull down.
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Post by imnav8r on Aug 2, 2009 13:21:25 GMT -5
We had around 18 riders turn out for this morning's Explore the Trail Series Ride at Modoc! This is one of our most technical trails with plenty of tricky creek crossings, but check out the video of Jon Taylor and Luke the Dog making that rock drop creek crossing look easy!! Just click on the video to see it.   Before Jon made his run, Dustin Gaddis gave an excellent demonstration of how to tackle this obstacle, but I had my camera in picture mode instead of video when he made his pass. Look for Dustin's pictures in the new Rider Picture bulletin board! |
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Post by oddcouple on Aug 2, 2009 18:15:42 GMT -5
I have never seen anybody do that .Thats just too cool. Way to go JT.
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Post by breynolds on Aug 2, 2009 19:25:43 GMT -5
It was my first time at a group ride and first time at Modoc and had a great time! Came home a bit wet though, had a brain leak and forgot to bring a towel . . .  I've been lurking here for a while now, it was good to get some faces to go with screen names! BTW I was the guy with the Giant 29er. Hope to see you guys out and about! |
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Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 2, 2009 20:22:18 GMT -5
It was indeed a good ride today. Modoc is always a fun ride, never know what all the ditch/creeks will look like. I like riding in big groups like that too. It was cool seeing so many new faces.
And that new Giant is a sweet ride. I think the frame is the lightest non-carbon 29er hardtail frame available right now.
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Post by imnav8r on Aug 2, 2009 21:40:41 GMT -5
Hey Brian! Great to see you out there this morning! The new Giant bike looks nice!
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Post by breynolds on Aug 3, 2009 6:50:54 GMT -5
Hey Brian! Great to see you out there this morning! The new Giant bike looks nice! Thanks! I think we met before out at FATS once, I was riding a too-small-for-me 10 year old Trek . . . This ride was a great time and I'm ready to do it again! So when and where is the next one? |
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Post by imnav8r on Aug 3, 2009 6:58:47 GMT -5
Yes that's right. As for the next one...it hasn't been announced yet, but probably will be announced at the monthly meeting. Try to make it to the meeting if you can, or just keep an eye on the message boards where it will be posted.
The meeting is held at Nacho Momma's upstairs at 7:30pm on August 11. Come early if you want to get something to eat. Hope to see you there!
Be safe!
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Post by seenvic on Aug 3, 2009 7:51:43 GMT -5
I got a rare treat Sunday AM....the chance to sleep in. I think I got out of bed about 9AM.
With my three young kids, I can't recall the last time that happened.
Would have liked to have made the ride, though. Sounds like a good one.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 3, 2009 17:24:18 GMT -5
Yes that's right. As for the next one...it hasn't been announced yet, but probably will be announced at the monthly meeting. Try to make it to the meeting if you can, or just keep an eye on the message boards where it will be posted. My vote is for Mistletoe. It's a really fun, very unique trail, and it's got to be the most under-rated trail in the CSRA. I want to ride it again, and an explore the trails ride is a great way to do it. |
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Post by imnav8r on Aug 3, 2009 17:40:56 GMT -5
That's a great suggestion Dustin! I second that emotion! Let's bring it up at the meeting next week.
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Post by brianW on Aug 3, 2009 18:59:50 GMT -5
I got a rare treat Sunday AM....the chance to sleep in. I think I got out of bed about 9AM. With my three young kids, I can't recall the last time that happened. Would have liked to have made the ride, though. Sounds like a good one. Bill, know what you mean I have 4 girls. |
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