New Ride Coordinator

[jsavage1]

Hello CFSORBA!!!!
Wow after much debate and a rigorous wrestling match for the position....there is a new ride coordinator in town,
Jesse Savage!! Please hold your applause. HA HA, n-e-ways....I thought we would start it off soon and get the ball rolling by suggesting a Raleigh/Durham trip for this Saturday, May 29th. I thought since it was a long weekend and all maybe we could get some involvement. This would be just a day trip...leave early sat morning and ride all day and come back later Saturday evening. We will start the day at Crabtree and then maybe something close to that for the afternoon ride. I'm open to suggestions for everything...just speak up. We'll try to carpool for those who are willing to split gas$. Pass it along to those who may not frequent the site. Please post up or call me to let me know how many are coming. We'll settle to place to meet and all later in the week. I hope everyone can come!!

Jesse Savage RC (Ride Coordinator)

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[biggoofy]

Boo Hahaha jk sounds like a good plan im down for the dirt jumps!!

[jsavage1]

Well that makes 4 of us so far....off to a good start!!! keep em coming!

[biggoofy]

me, you, kevin, greg?

[GregB]

Yeah count me in.Way to kick things off Jesse.

[Weinkle]

Wish I could. I'll be in the mountains for the weekend. Taking my bike, but don't know if I'll have a chance to ride.

[jsavage1]

Thats too bad Brian, what about jay, Sirbikes, ncmtb, leinhop photo, Randy , Barry, Steve ect...all you guys chime in......

[-Jay-]

I don't think I can make it, I'm on call this weekend for work. I'll see if I can get someone to cover Saturday for me so I can make it.

[ncmtb]

Can't make this one. I'll be in the VA mountains - hopefully riding some. Hope fully I can make the next one.

[Van-Go]

Congrats Jay. I hope to make some of these.

Unsure about Raleigh this weekend. Will let you know if I can join in.

As an FYI:

Raleigh trails: As I type this they are all closed and there is a chance of rain today, Friday and Sat.: http://trianglemtb.com/

I've been disappointed more than once when trying to ride up there - the trails seem to close with even a sniff of rain. Is there a back up plan if we can't go up there?

286: I was speaking with a person from Raleigh recently who told me that he heard there was an officer at the trail head handing out tickets to those coming out of the woods several weekends back. Not sure if it was a one-time thing and it was second hand information - but something to know.

[GregB]

I saw that also Van-Go.If Raliegh is closed one suggestion would be San LEE in Sanford,always open,hard climbs,two huge rock gardens.

[jsavage1]

Yeah, I've been watching the weather and of course it's gonna be sketchy any time you try to plan something
However, I would say that there is always options....sanlee and if that looks questionable then we'll just have a big UNCW ride. I think the important thing is to get together as a group and have a story to tell at the end of it. Plus my bike could use a good washing

[biggoofy]

What time sat do you wanna roll jesse?

[jsavage1]

We'll probably make the call later in the week...we have to watch the weather. If we're going to go to the Raleigh area then we'll have to leave early...7am to get there by 9 so we can ride till 11 break for lunch start up again around 12:30 or 1 and ride till 3ish then come home. If we stay here then we can just set a time to meet at UNCW. Unless someone has a better suggestion?

[biggoofy]

ok sounds good i get off work sat at like 715 so idk what ill be doing yet if yall leave at 7 or so but like you said ill know more later on this week.

[MindTrik]

Must be nice to be able to play on Saturdays...some of us have to work for a living!

[jsavage1]

We do work, during the work week....therefore we can take the weekend off. Plus.....you would need to get a MANS bike to ride with the men!!!

[jsavage1]

okay, they moved to a 60% chance of rain for sat. in Raleigh, so we will just stay here in town and ride. It looks like we may have a better chance of missing the showers. I am thinking a 10am ride at BC. what do you guys think??

[GregB]

see you at 10:00

[jsavage1]

sounds like a plan....everybody..10 am at blue clay

[jsavage1]

woo hoo!!!!!! what an awesome ride to day!! The group that showed up was a blast. For those of you who couldn't make it, you missed a great time. The group was fast and some even stuck around for a 3rd lap!! We saw one copperhead, swapped bikes a few times to try something different and Greg almost tested the sturdiness of the new bridges. We will do it again soon.

[GregB]

Had a blast Jesse can't wait for the next one.Everyone be careful on the rocks before the new bridges,at the right angle and speed you could be the first test dumby on the handrails,I got lucky and stayed on the bike.I vote for Sherman's Branch in Concord as the next ride,11 miles of pure fun.

[VTHokie]

Great ride today guys. It was great to ride in a group for a change. Lots of fun swapping bikes too! I missed the (almost) crash but heard the primal scream…good advice to everyone to be careful of the gravel before the new bridges...we need to look at mixing in some crusher run to tighten the gravel up entering the bridges.

For all of you guys/girls that missed it be sure to make the next one.

I'm definitely up for Sherman's Branch in Concord...if you plan a ride on June 19th or 20th...I am planning on ridding the White Water Center in Charlotte that weekend...might as well ride a couple of days!

How about planning a series of night rides during June/July to beat the heat?


Barry.

[Sir Peanuts]

hmmm my twin brother lives in Concord.....