[rockofullr]

I be livin on the edge

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Avery and Bennett were also both more blown out than when I last rode them. Things that used to be big compressions are now 3-4 foot drops into a shitstorm of roots and stuff. It was awesome but we had more flat tire issues than ever before--guess it's time for inserts or DH rear tires or something...

It was hot AF (80's and humid) which really hurt my feelings on the bigger days--lots of bonking and dehydration issues in our crew. No leaves changing yet as apparently Fall is drunk.

Rode Avery last September and could fucking haul ass down it like I was riding a rocket. This past Spring I had to slow way down and pick lines because it had eroded so much.

Trace Ridge is currently running much like Avery was last year. Three really good size drops at speed to keep you honest. I highly recommend it for a healthy dose of gnar.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I be livin on the edge

That is exactly what one of the main rawk features on Bennet Gap looks like, but only without the Rhodos to catch you.

 

[SuboptimusPrime]

Rode Avery last September and could fucking haul ass down it like I was riding a rocket. This past Spring I had to slow way down and pick lines because it had eroded so much.

Trace Ridge is currently running much like Avery was last year. Three really good size drops at speed to keep you honest. I highly recommend it for a healthy dose of gnar.

Yep. Trace is super fast but rough as hell especially when going so fast you can’t see or avoid small/medium roxxx. Really fun. Avery is differently fun now. Think I could ride it faster but need to know the trail better.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Yep. Trace is super fast but rough as hell especially when going so fast you can’t see or avoid small/medium roxxx. Really fun. Avery is differently fun now. Think I could ride it faster but need to know the trail better.

“avoid small/medium roxxx” I do not comprehend this statement.

 

[rockofullr]

That is exactly what one of the main rawk features on Bennet Gap looks like, but only without the Rhodos to catch you.

That's on top of about 500 ft of vertical rock. Here it is from the other side. Fun to see if you can overcome the mental block.

 

[cecil]

 

[Dirtrider]

dang. i never ride in that part of teh pisgah. nice.

Hit me up man. I can show you the goods

 

[Dirtrider]

Are leaves starting to change yet ?

They are starting now and a lot more on the trail after being pretty breezy today.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

They are starting now and a lot more on the trail after being pretty breezy today.

Looks like Saturday is going to be sunny and since I'm not working might have to head up. Would rather get a hotel Sunday so I could butter the cat on Monday. Weather is iffy for Monday though.

 

[eric strt6]

Tis the ride by bike light after work season

 

[rideit]

Would rather get a hotel Sunday so I could butter the cat on Monday..

Do what now?

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Do what now?

 

[Dirtrider]

Looks like Saturday is going to be sunny and since I'm not working might have to head up. Would rather get a hotel Sunday so I could butter the cat on Monday. Weather is iffy for Monday though.

May be pretty sloppy in numerous places tmw still.

 

[StiHacka]

Och aye.

 

[canadmos]

Rox with a coating of leaves. Fall is a great time to ride.

 

[StiHacka]

Fall is the best time to ride.

ftfy

 

[canadmos]

ftfy

Granted, yes.

But the impending doom of snow is a little worrisome.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Personally, I hate Fall. To me, leaves on the ground means I have to slow down or get bitch slapped. And it signals the beginning of a long depressing winter. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder or some shit, but I dread Fall and Winter.

 

[canadmos]

leaves on the ground means I have to slow down

Wut

A blanket of leaves means you can go faster! What you can't see, can't stop you right? They also hide all those lovely holes, but then again just be like Mario and plow right through the leaves.

Riding Bromont in the late fall with leaves and rain is a trip...

 

[StiHacka]

Two new Hightowers. One is set up as a 29er, the other one is reeeaaly low. Both are great fun, yet so much different.

 

[slyfink]

My first action shot!

turned out to be a beautiful day...

 

[Da Peach]

This got zesty

 

[jstuhlman]

Granted, yes.

But the impending doom of snow is a little worrisome.

not down here it ain’ttttttt

Personally, I hate Fall. To me, leaves on the ground means I have to slow down or get bitch slapped. And it signals the beginning of a long depressing winter. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder or some shit, but I dread Fall and Winter.

dang man...how else ya gonna float over the rough stuff? it’s leafffffff surffffff timmmmmmme!!! (in a few weeks)

 

[canadmos]

This has popped up at the top of a hill where 5 trails intersect.

 

[Flo33]

Front wheel washed out, jumped over the bars, luckily caught a tree to stop me running down without a chance to slow down.
It's so god damn dry atm, no grip.

 

[rideit]

This has popped up at the top of a hill where 5 trails intersect.

Is that where Bears...please each Other?

 

[rideit]

Pics from the local loops

Not so thrilling, but some of the best dirt of the year.

 

[canadmos]

Is that where Bears...please each Other?

Sasquatch....

 

[rideit]

Stunning fall day today. Looks like we have 10 days of Indian Summer...

 

[eric strt6]

unwinding after a 12 hour workday, rode a good hard hour in the dark

 

[StiHacka]

A lot of wind, a little rain today. Boss on a plane to FL -> me on a bike to woods.

 

[scrublover]

 

[Nick]

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Ok... what all do we have going on here?

 

[canadmos]

Like riding on a soft pillow.

From last night, it was beautiful. Then it snowed...I wish this picture could convey how cold it was during our ride.

Ok... what all do we have going on here?

@jdcamb has had some stiff competition lately.

 

[6thElement]

I wish this picture could convey how cold it was during our ride.

I thought yesterday you were boasting about being happy to ride in t-shirt and shorts still?

 

[scrublover]

Ok... what all do we have going on here?

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019611-chile-butter-chicken-with-vinegared-potatoes

Small colored potatoes, red bell pepper and Brussels sprouts. With the chx.

 

[canadmos]

I thought yesterday you were boasting about being happy to ride in t-shirt and shorts still?

Yeah..well...mother nature flipped the cold switch on.

Screw mother nature.

 

[jstuhlman]

headed for the hills. sunny and 50* to start. perfect shorts and t shirt weather. leaves are just starting to turn. 3500’ up n down. had a blast remembering what it was like to be able to just huck off stuff and let my bike plow through the chop. amazeballz. then came back into town and goofed around on a ride with a local shop for another 5 miles. korean beef tacos after, plus beerssssss.
view on the initial climb:

heading down into bear territory

liquid lunch on a log

a little civil disobedience never hurt anyone, amirite?

view from the top of said disobedience

 

[Da Peach]

https://goo.gl/images/hc7N62

headed for the hills. sunny and 50* to start. perfect shorts and t shirt weather. leaves are just starting to turn. 3500’ up n down. had a blast remembering what it was like to be able to just huck off stuff and let my bike plow through the chop. amazeballz. then came back into town and goofed around on a ride with a local shop for another 5 miles. korean beef tacos after, plus beerssssss.
view on the initial climb:

heading down into bear territory

liquid lunch on a log

a little civil disobedience never hurt anyone, amirite?

view from the top of said disobedience