I might as well do the shuttling........ make some bucks maybe!!haha...
what date is this going on? maybe I will be better by then.
what date is this going on? maybe I will be better by then.
Fall Windrock Group Rides
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You need to come to the one in October (Oct. 5-7). The entertainment on the schedule will be the finest.
But you might be in a ridable shape on the November 17th one.
Yo...how's Couch Mtn coming along? Or is it on hold until after Interbike?
Got in the works to have Cane Creek, I9, and Morewood industry booths there with product and possible demo bikes. I am also trying to work out a couple toys to raffle off all for the November ride.
Oct. 5-7 East Tennessee's finest
You said there would be people from AL coming up to ride Oct 5-7?
Who are these other downhillers from Alabama. I might try to come up that weekend.
Who are these other downhillers from Alabama. I might try to come up that weekend.
Hey all..
Looking to bring a group to Windrock but I am looking for info.. trail maps what days are good to go etc.. I think there will be three of us and two trucks... looking forward to it I need a DH fix closer than the ski resorts ..
DO you all have any idea where I can find the maps and where you get the day pass?
Thanks Chris
Looking to bring a group to Windrock but I am looking for info.. trail maps what days are good to go etc.. I think there will be three of us and two trucks... looking forward to it I need a DH fix closer than the ski resorts ..
DO you all have any idea where I can find the maps and where you get the day pass?
Thanks Chris
Passes can be bought right in the parking lot or at the Exxon in Oliver Springs.
As far as trail map, we are currently working with the ATV club to get the MTB trails added to their map. I will try to put together a very crude map to post up on here.
I know there will be two big MTB ride weekends Oct. 6th and November 17th as mentioned before. Saturdays usually have more riders.
Keep in mind that the ATV Jamboree will be the weekend of Oct. 20 and its usually more trouble than its worth to ride on those days. However we don't cross the paved road much anymore, so most of the hassle will be the increased traffic on the shuttle road and parking.
As far as trail map, we are currently working with the ATV club to get the MTB trails added to their map. I will try to put together a very crude map to post up on here.
I know there will be two big MTB ride weekends Oct. 6th and November 17th as mentioned before. Saturdays usually have more riders.
Keep in mind that the ATV Jamboree will be the weekend of Oct. 20 and its usually more trouble than its worth to ride on those days. However we don't cross the paved road much anymore, so most of the hassle will be the increased traffic on the shuttle road and parking.
Yes, but that would be a pain in the butt. Better than pushing up though.
So is landing balls first in a pool of broken glass.
Well I hate to make a long post, but since this is the only place I can find any information possibly you all can guide me on this…
When looking at the CC ATV map it appears that the road goes to the main trail head parking, then a paved road goes up to a series of gravel roads which one goes to the MTB trails?
And Do all the MTB trails start and end in the same area?
I have two of us going up and my wife to run shuttle…. (total 3) is this place pretty safe for her to hang out while we ride?
Also I am aware of I think 3 trails based on the videos I have seen
1) Called Windmill? I think this board says it is the longest trail.. directions would be good
2) I have seen one with some wood banked turns and some drops – Location – this one would be a must ride?
3) And one with some good jumps and the video ends with a road gap? Gotta find that one also..
Are the roads marked? And would I be able to find these trails just from signage? Or would anyone want to meet us out there and show us the trails?
Like I said I hate to ask all of these questions but if I am going to drive a total of 8 hours I would like to think I can find the trails and get some riding it..
Thanks for the help
Chris
When looking at the CC ATV map it appears that the road goes to the main trail head parking, then a paved road goes up to a series of gravel roads which one goes to the MTB trails?
And Do all the MTB trails start and end in the same area?
I have two of us going up and my wife to run shuttle…. (total 3) is this place pretty safe for her to hang out while we ride?
Also I am aware of I think 3 trails based on the videos I have seen
1) Called Windmill? I think this board says it is the longest trail.. directions would be good
2) I have seen one with some wood banked turns and some drops – Location – this one would be a must ride?
3) And one with some good jumps and the video ends with a road gap? Gotta find that one also..
Are the roads marked? And would I be able to find these trails just from signage? Or would anyone want to meet us out there and show us the trails?
Like I said I hate to ask all of these questions but if I am going to drive a total of 8 hours I would like to think I can find the trails and get some riding it..
Thanks for the help
Chris
Currently there are really no signs that indicate trailheads. You would need to know where they are. Hopefully that will change soon.
Your wife will be fine. Just take it slow on the road. There are many blind corners and the rednecks on their ATV's fly around the corners not caring about anything.
If you come up on a weekend, more than likely there will be some one there to show you the trails. They intertwine all over the place. And unless you know them, you will have no idea which trail you are on.
Currently as far as I know the trails are:
Windmill- This is the longest. It breaks up into two separate trails towards the end. The old windmill trails which connects to Snakerock, and the new section that was put in last winter.
Snakerock- Probably the easiest trail on the mountain, but in my opinion, the funnest.
Trail one- The original trail that has the road gap.
Drop out- Off camber trail that gives Profro orgasms
Middle Finger- Steep rocky off camber trail that is over before you know it.
Southern rocks- Technical boulder ridden trail that will beat the crap out of you. Goes to the road then you drop back off the road onto GT4 which is fast and flowy.
Most of the trails except Windmill and GT4 intertwine at some point.
Couple more that may be open that I'm not aware of as I haven't ridden much lately.
do you have a GPS? I can give you the track data for about half of the trails. I'll try to give you a rough trail map late tonight.
I suggest a guide.
MT Road,
When you you be here?
All of this will probably be mute if you are here on a weekend because someone can show you around.
Again, this is the very reason we are trying to get trailheads, trail signs, and maps created.
When you you be here?
All of this will probably be mute if you are here on a weekend because someone can show you around.
Again, this is the very reason we are trying to get trailheads, trail signs, and maps created.
At first I was thinking about a weekday so we could check the hits before hitting them.. On virgin trails I like a good slow run to guage distance and speed before trying to pinn it.. (I hope everyone does this - from my old kayak days) If some of the gaps are 15 - 45 feet like I have read I would want to check them out first.
By a weekday I am not in the way of any one who already knows the trail.
But if aSat is best I may have to do that then - I really just did not want to slow anyone down while we check out the trails..
I am sure the locals would appreciate my perspective on this one
By a weekday I am not in the way of any one who already knows the trail.
But if aSat is best I may have to do that then - I really just did not want to slow anyone down while we check out the trails..
I am sure the locals would appreciate my perspective on this one
Weekend would be fine.
Plus there are so many trails its hard to run upon some one. I wouldn't worry about that. We aren't racing.
Plus there are so many trails its hard to run upon some one. I wouldn't worry about that. We aren't racing.
There are not any big gaps at all. There is a road gap, but it is easy.At first I was thinking about a weekday so we could check the hits before hitting them.. On virgin trails I like a good slow run to guage distance and speed before trying to pinn it.. (I hope everyone does this - from my old kayak days) If some of the gaps are 15 - 45 feet like I have read I would want to check them out first.
By a weekday I am not in the way of any one who already knows the trail.
But if aSat is best I may have to do that then - I really just did not want to slow anyone down while we check out the trails..
I am sure the locals would appreciate my perspective on this one
Actually the jumps there are about the only time you can relax.
Its super steep and rocky that is the hard part.
Not one particular section either, it just all adds up.
for is the ditch gap....
It would almost be worth it to be shuttle bitch for the day just to sit around and listen to you yuckers.
So me and a friend from the Illinois area were looking to come down there sometime this month? Anyone looking for 2 extra for splitting shuttles (and gas) one of these upcoming weekends?
Sure. Just don't plan your trip for the weekend of the 18th through 21st - BIG atv jamboree that weekend.
I'll back that up by say....HUGE ATV Jamboree.
We came in Sunday after the last fall one and there were trucks parked on the side of the road for over a mile past the parking lot and the Yamaha Semi truck swallowed the upper lot all by itself.
We came in Sunday after the last fall one and there were trucks parked on the side of the road for over a mile past the parking lot and the Yamaha Semi truck swallowed the upper lot all by itself.