Georgia freeride chapter of Sorba
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The Rambo guys posted some pics on their site of us trying out the berm and table top.
cliky here
Next WP is Dec. 11th.
cliky here
Next WP is Dec. 11th.
Holy crap! That table looks about 20' too short for that sweet looking berm before it.
That's why we need use you guys out there, the more suggestions the better.Peete said:
Its hard to tell from the pic but the table tapers off and dips down into a sloped banked turn then into the doubles.
Eventually we'll make the berm another 1-2 ft. higher and hopefully build the table up a bit. We just want to finish up the gap jump and make the whole run rideable as soon as possible.
Yep, I know I can't complain since I haven't been out there digging yet. 
But you want to build a table longer than you think you should. It gives you something to go for without the commitment of a gap. You flop your way across until you clear it.
The old bonebreaker(rip) at Mansell was a perfect example. As a double not many tried it, but when Chris filled in the gap and made it longer alot of folks started jumping it.
I guess it's the magic of photography that makes the course look flat.
But you want to build a table longer than you think you should. It gives you something to go for without the commitment of a gap. You flop your way across until you clear it.
The old bonebreaker(rip) at Mansell was a perfect example. As a double not many tried it, but when Chris filled in the gap and made it longer alot of folks started jumping it.
I guess it's the magic of photography that makes the course look flat.
Yeah its a bit flat, there is a slight slope down and to the left and after the table it dips down into a little culvert.
Basically its the equivelent of a bunny slope, we are just trying to make it fun for all and then the next area will be the big stuff (over 4 ft) as long as the paramedics don't make a visit in the mean time.
Basically its the equivelent of a bunny slope, we are just trying to make it fun for all and then the next area will be the big stuff (over 4 ft) as long as the paramedics don't make a visit in the mean time.
i dont mind pedaling courses, as long as i can actually get some speed. whens the next work date? i dont have a job anymore
I will be in town Dec. 28th to Jan. 2nd. I would like to help out on a work party. Will there be any during that time? Someone please let me know. I haven't ridden any serious trails in the area yet. I would like to pitch in before I do. Let me know if I can help. Thanx.
i think dec. 11th is the next one, an dprobably about the 11th ish again in january.
oh yeah, u wanna go to mansell, not CP. CP isnt open for riding yet. and right now its not serious either.
ay man its cool. ill ride with you. maybe i still wont have a job around then. wlel its new years anyways, i wouldnt be working regardless. lol. i know some guys, and i was a newcomer only a few months ago, like 2. itll be a good time, no worries.
Sunday is looking really good for me. I'm getting kinda burned out on Chuck's so I'd like to ride at Mansell.
I am going to be coming to Georgia from NC on the 28th. I will be in town for about a week or so. I rode Mansell 2 years ago. I would like to hit some riding up while I am there. Someone let me know something so I can link up with you for a ride.
We'll definitely be out at Mansell sunday @ noon. My son and I cut the fallen tree out of the DJs today so the berm line is now open, your welcome.
That Danish fruitcake guy DHchefboyardee will be out there too. He was talking about wearing a speedo riding because it's supposed to be so warm. He's misstaken 40 deg farenheit for celcius.
That Danish fruitcake guy DHchefboyardee will be out there too. He was talking about wearing a speedo riding because it's supposed to be so warm. He's misstaken 40 deg farenheit for celcius.
I am going to Snowshoe the first week in October. I will driving up on Sunday, October 2nd. I will probably ride for about 3 or 4 days. Any takers? If so, email me at freeridebkr@yahoo.com for details. It would be cool if others went. The more the merrier.
Seeeeeeeeeeeth!fatcats said:
I have a room reserved at the base of the mountain at the "Inn at Snowshoe". Don't worry, the room has 2 double beds. Expenses would be: GAS(there & back, which would be split), RIDING PASS($25/day,3days of riding), FOOD & BEER!!, ROOM($80 for 4 nights). In my opinion, not a bad deal for 3 days in Snowshoe! The most expensive part of the trip would be the gas.
That would be $80 for 4 nights. The room is paid for. I am just asking for $20 a night. When I first started planning this, I had 3 other people going. They all backed out over the course of the last few months. If you could please email me, that would be great! freeridebkr@yahoo.com
I'd love to but I wouldn't be able to get a mid week kitchen pass.
As stupid as it sounds, I'm working on a day trip to Wintergreen. Take the first flight up to Charlottesville in the morning, have one of the locals pick us up on the way to WG, rent a bike up there($45 for lift ticket and Kona Stinky rental) ride and then catch the last flight home. It would be cheaper than driving up. And I'm cleared in hot by the Dragon Lady to do it any free saturday.
I looked into doing it for SS but the closest airport is 2.5 hours from SS.
Next summer if the race season blows as bad as this year's I'm just going places to ride instead of race. We'll do the local races but no nationals.
I owe Peter a Whistler trip... well ok, I want to go too.
As stupid as it sounds, I'm working on a day trip to Wintergreen. Take the first flight up to Charlottesville in the morning, have one of the locals pick us up on the way to WG, rent a bike up there($45 for lift ticket and Kona Stinky rental) ride and then catch the last flight home. It would be cheaper than driving up. And I'm cleared in hot by the Dragon Lady to do it any free saturday.
I looked into doing it for SS but the closest airport is 2.5 hours from SS.
Next summer if the race season blows as bad as this year's I'm just going places to ride instead of race. We'll do the local races but no nationals.
I owe Peter a Whistler trip... well ok, I want to go too.
Wintergreen is between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, VA.droplover said:
It's a small ski resort as ski resorts go but they have some nice DH trails and a pretty bad ass FR trail. The runs are short and so is the chairlift ride so you get lots of runs and don't get tired. You park right at the top of the chairlift so it's easy to grab a swig of water after every run. There is a skate park right there too.
That place has so much potential but they don't know it or don't care.
I hit it because my parents live @ 3 hours away.
That is something unheard of in my house. That's when the wife lets you ditch the family to go off and do something with the boys during the week.droplover said:
I have some buds who ride choppers that get them for Sturgis and Daytona.