[Streamline]

Hey everyone. My brother and I decided a few weeks back that we wanted to check out 26 West this Saturday. All was well until this weather system popped up.

There is supposed to be light showers the night before and I was wondering how this will effect the slopes. I will of course check the weather tomorrow afternoon but as of now what's the word.

Also I tried to get directions from their site but the link it is sending me to is being labelled as an attack site (I have never had my browser do this before) So I don't want to go to it. I will be coming from the Charleston SC area. Can someone tell me an address to punch into google maps or just give me some good directions.

Thanks guys and gals.

 

[drkenan]

The directions site works great for me. No attacks that I can tell.

http://www.breakawaync.com/directions.asp

 

[ShawnB]

I would check with Ryan to see if the lift is running. Last weekend it wasn't. You can still shuttle, but....

 

[Streamline]

How can I get ahold of Ryan? Why wasn't it running last weekend? I heard from somewhere that they may shut down without more rider support, did we decide to show ours to late.

If W26 is out then we will just hit up Clemson but if it is still up and running we would love to see what is going on there.

 

[j2d013]

26 West is still running, Ryan was at the Paris MTN Race. He parked beside us and told us to come on up. They are going to open up the the DH race course this Sunday. Has far as I know they are having good turn outs, and the Grand Opening went off great. NC State DH Championship is there on OCt. 18. We are thinking about going up on Sunday.

 

[FCLinder]

I think a few of us are going to try to go up Saturday.

 

[ShawnB]

The lift was out due to some inspection error. Turnout has been good and Ryan is working his butt off and it shows. I wish I could try the new trail this weekend. I'll have to wait until next weekend. Don't forget to try the ladder step-down thing in the park area.

 

[Basher]

Was wanting to get out there Sunday and check out the lower trail. But gotta go the Greensboro Fri. and come back Sunday so don't think I'm gonna make it. Next weekend is Wind Rock but maybe we can work it out to stay around Ashville and ride 26W sunday. We'll see about that though. BTW the lader drop/step down thingy is a hoot. Props to builder. And I wouldn't worry about a little rain the night before. If it's snotty in the AM should be tacky by PM.

 

[3MORESTITCHES]

Be sure to bring a can of gas with you,you will be glad you did. No joke.

 

[Streamline]

3MORESTITCHES please elaborate? Why would I need a can of gas?

 

[Dirtrider]

Asheville, and many western North Carolina counties are running/recieving very limited supplies of gasoline, due to IKE and GUSTAV. Colonial Pipeline which supplies the area is running at limited capacity...So if you can find a station with gas be prepared to wait in line for awhile (45min+), and be allowed minimal purchase. When stations here do get a delivery, they usually run out in several hours. I saw a BP this morning with at least 100 cars waiting in line to fuel up...It's pretty sad.

 

[airwalkrob]

I will be @ 26west on sunday...

 

[Streamline]

Asheville, ...It's pretty sad.

WOW are you serious. That is bad stuff. I will definitely carry a couple gallons up with me.

Hey how is the weather looking up there? Do you guys think tomorrow would still be worth the 3+ hour drive?

 

[Streamline]

I was thinking it was a little over 3 hours but it is more like 4. Damn I am going to be driving a long ways tomorrow. There and back phew. Hope it is worth it.

 

[Mike Fitz]

Be sure to bring a can of gas with you,you will be glad you did. No joke.

Im in FLA right now they have plenty O gas and its cheper here.... $3.66 gal.

 

[3MORESTITCHES]

Its cheaper everywhere than in NC.Anyway a lot of places here you cant buy gas at any price.Stay in sunny FLA.

 

[drkenan]

I was thinking it was a little over 3 hours but it is more like 4. Damn I am going to be driving a long ways tomorrow. There and back phew. Hope it is worth it.

It would be a REALLY good idea to call Ryan before you drive up to make sure everything is running normal. As mentioned before, the lifts weren't running last weekend they were shuttling people. I don't know how they'll be able to do that with no gas.

 

[Streamline]

I just talked to him and they are up and running tomorrow. Phew I was in the process of getting directions together for Clemson.

 

[FCLinder]

Yah, Ryan said today that the new trail would be ready by Sunday to ride and he would be up and running fine this weekend. Will be going up with the boys from Greenville Sunday.

 

[j2d013]

Thats right we are going!!!! Eric, Josh, Rob and Myself see you cats there!!!!

 

[FCLinder]

Just got a call from Ryan and he said the rain did the trails a lot of good. They should be great Sunday!!!! He will have another truck to run shuttles from the very bottom, yes the new trail to the lower Village is open. The gas station right off the exit does have gas. Well right now they do!!!! See you all Sunday if you make it up!!!

Cecil

 

[DHPeteinSC]

Get lots of pics guys!!

 

[j2d013]

Did not get any pics, but there was some cat up there(profess/ Photgrapher) getting some cool pics of everyone. There was around 25 riders ther today. Ryan and the crew have done one HELL of a job up there. 26 West so so fun and has alot of to offer for all levels. This afternoon, the Village DH trail was flowing and fast. Go give them your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Basher]

Any opinions of the new lower section?

 

[j2d013]

You better be way back on the bike and on your A game.......

 

[Basher]

I knew it was gonna be steep. Is it just staight down or are there a few turns before dumping out into the bottom.

 

[j2d013]

Its everything thrown @ you @ once, pretty sick. I will not ruin all the surprises.....

 

[wiL]

I hope the bottom section is super steep.

 

[hardtailpride]

The new section at the bottom of the hill great. Lots of loam with steep turns that had good ruts shaping up. Steep but not as steep as the Brevard course. Lots of off chamber in between turns. Should be good come race day with lots of nasty roots showing up in the off chamber. If ryan puts in jumps in the fire road into the steep section then entrance speed should be fast. Overall with the new bottom section and the village dh trail at the top the overall race course should have a good mix of everything. Im stoked and cant wait for the race.

 

[Streamline]

Man the place was a blast on Saturday. Great job to Ryan, Ben, and the rest of the guys! My brother and I rode the new DH course a few times and had a blast. I ended up loosing my derailleur hanger on one run but did coaster runs after that. Honestly I preferred the coaster runs for some reason.
I ended up hurting my ribs pretty bad after about my 3rd run down which I regret due to being held back for the rest of the riding day but it was probably for the best. I was getting brave quick.
Anyway I just want to say GREAT JOB guys.

Oh and carry cash for your tickets just in case.

 

[airwalkrob]

this pic from last sunday @ 26west. hellova lip on the tabletop & I might have hit it a little too fast.

 

[airwalkrob]

Oh yeah I can't wait to get back up to 26west. the place ROCKS!

 

[JohnBoy]

No you were just trying to perfect your supermans!!!!

 

[j2d013]

Holy crap I've been waiting on this shot. Looks like your were trying a Kiss of Death...I thought you really got hurt, glad you didn't, and your right 26 West is a blast!!!!!!!

 

[airwalkrob]

going back up sunday!!! WOOHOOOO!!!!!!

 

[rewster]

Im in FLA right now they have plenty O gas and its cheper here.... $3.66 gal.

i like poached eggs