April 10, 2010 9:00 AM - 37 attended
TORC Epic Season Ride #1 Pisgah\Bent Creek\Dupont
Ok, getting specifics on the Pisgah\Dupont\Bent Creek weekend trip:
Friday arrivals
5 hour drive, set up camp and then a short ride either at North Slope, Black Mtn. or Sycamore Cove
Saturday morning Pisgah riders…Seasonal Butter Gap with Daniel Ridge added into the ride…4-6 hours…led by Maida and accompanied by myself and others with cue sheets and gps. Here is a map for Saturday's Ride This is a tough ride for intermediate and up. The route is counter clockwise and starts and ends at the Fish Hatchery. Don't be mislead by mileage. Pisgah miles are not like regular miles. Depending on the speed of the group this ride will take 4-6 hours
Sunday morning Pisgah riders…Seasonal Black Mtn., Buckwheat, and Bennett Gap…3-5 hours…led by Maida and accompanied by myself and others with cue sheets and gps. Here is a map for Sunday's Ride This is a tough ride for intermediate and up. The route is counter clockwise and starts and ends on FS 477 near the Horse Stables. Don't be mislead by mileage. Pisgah miles are not like regular miles. Depending on the speed of the group this ride will take 3-5 hours.
If you feel like these rides will be over your skill level No worries, we will set you up with something more your speed. We are still looking for people to volunteer to lead the easier rides.
Now I need to know who does not want to ride these Pisgah seasonal trails and will only be interested in Dupont or Bent Creek? I also need to know who is willing and able to lead groups through either of these trail networks? Once I know this information Maida and I can assist by giving cue sheets, maps and possibly gpx files to any of these ride leaders. This is important to make sure that all people coming will have a good time. So please update your rsvp’s accordingly on where you want to ride and\or e-mail me so that we can get people information that they need.
Camping, there are no spots left at Davidson River for sites that can be reserved. The rest are first come first serve. Black Forest campground is close to Dupont and 30 minutes from the seasonal trail heads…seems to be the best secondary campsite. I would suggest that people start communicating site reservations at Black Forest and sharing sites. Ask Maida or me for information about the campsite if you need to.
This was set-up as an All Skills event. I would like to see everybody setup and willing to participate.
All skills event! Beginner up to Advanced are welcome to attend and will have ride options available. The more people attend the better we will be able to organize groups and ride leaders.
Rides: (explicit ride details will be added to the event once we start seeing the numbers of people rsvp and
adding their comments)
Pisgah intermediate+\advanced:
Seasonal trails: http://www.pisgaharea...
Dupont (includes beginner gravel roads and trails)
Bent Creek (includes beginner and low end intermediate trails)
Camping The FIRST option for camping is at Davidson River Campground. Davidson River is very very popular. It is almost certian to be booked by the date of the trip. If you plan on camping reserve a space NOW! The sites are good sized and can accomidate up to 2 large tents. So we sould try to split sites with our friends and split costs. We are trying to keep our group in the "Apple Tree Loop" sites 34-54.
Davidson River: (Preferred choice but need to make reservation quickly)
http://www.recreation...
The SECOND option for camping is white pines group camp. White pines is a primative group camp. Cost for the weekend is 100.00 If a reasonable sized group of people wanted to camp at white pines and split the cost amongst themselves then go for it!
White Pines:
http://www.recreation...
Both campgrounds have direct access to the Pisgah trails. The 2 campgrounds are seperated by about 2 miles of paved and gravel roads. You could easily ride your bike from one camp to the other.
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Maida
I have site 48 Matt has site 51 The plan is to take over the apple tree loop. That's sites 34-54.
Posted January 22, 2010 at 10:59 AM -
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Maida
There are 9 reservable sites remaining at Davidson River campground. If your planning on camping at Davidson you should get one soon before they are all gone!
Posted February 2, 2010 at 8:34 AM -
Allan
For those of you interested in hoteling it, I've reserved a couple rooms at the Hampton Inn Brevard which is biking distance to the DR campground. I called in some favors and got a $29/night rate, but I can get only a few rooms at this rate so let me know asap if interested.
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jse...
Posted February 5, 2010 at 10:58 AM -
Allan
The rooms I had reserved at the Hampton for $29/night are spoken for. If you'd still like to stay there, let me know and I'll see if I can add to my block or some other discounted rate.
Posted February 9, 2010 at 9:29 PM -
Maida
Only 2 of the reservable campsites are left at Davidson River. Get one now before there all gone!
Posted February 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM -
Maida
All the reservable sites at Davidson River are now booked! Who still needs a campsite? If it's just a few people then I'd recommend camping 30 min away at Black Forest campground. If it's 10 or more people then I recommend you all chip in and share the white pines group site. White pines is a short bike ride from Davidson River campground where the main group is staying.
Posted February 19, 2010 at 1:17 PM -
Jim Hess
Does anyone have an extra space that I can share for my tent?
Posted February 19, 2010 at 1:31 PM -
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Maida
White pines goes for 50.00 per night. 100.00 for the weekend. If there were 5 people it's reasonable. 10 people and it really starts to make sense. However, one word of caution! It's primitive meaning no showers.
Posted February 19, 2010 at 2:02 PM -
Allan
Several of us are staying at the Hampton Inn which is riding distance to Davidson River campground. They still have rooms available for $59. Not too bad if you double-up. If you want this rate, call hotel and ask for the manager, Layton Parker and let him know you're with our group. They are mountain bike friendly with a bike wash area. Web link farther down in my other post.
Posted February 19, 2010 at 7:34 PM -
Bryan Triebert
Running a little behind on the camping thing. Anyone have room for another at their campsite? Shoot me a message if so. I could end up sleeping in my truck camper too if need be, I'm fine with that. Not as nice as Paul's portable campsite, but good enough. :-)
Posted February 21, 2010 at 9:11 AM -
David Houskeeper
Get a hold of me if you are looking for more people to share campsites and to carpool.
Posted February 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM -
Swin Dunbar
If anyone is looking to share their site, please let me know.
Thanks
Posted February 22, 2010 at 5:41 PM -
Mike Reardon
Anyone interested in sharing their camp site please let me know. Thanks
Posted February 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM -
Bryan Triebert
Riders without camp-site reservations, checkout my forum post.
Posted February 22, 2010 at 10:31 PM -
Bryan Triebert
Here is a link to the message board Campsite post
http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/messages/boards/thread/8632...Posted February 24, 2010 at 10:07 AM -
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Tank
Now we better hope for some good weather--I don't want to be in 3 inches of mud riding out there
Posted February 26, 2010 at 6:58 PM -
Swin Dunbar
I have a room at the Hampton as well. Might be looking for someone to split the cost. Will post more later on that.
Posted February 26, 2010 at 7:13 PM -
Wayne
I am staying in a room, but I can bring some wood to burn at the campground for the group.
Posted March 22, 2010 at 3:39 PM -
David Houskeeper
Need a third person to car pool with Deb and I. Leaving Friday morning and coming back Sunday evening.
Posted March 24, 2010 at 2:12 PM -
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Maida
My friend Mike will be leading a ride at Bent Creek on Sunday if anybody want's an alternative to the Pisgah ride we have planned.
Posted April 5, 2010 at 11:27 AM -
Lori McDaniel
What's the difficulty/terrain for the Bent Creek ride? Are there any low-key fire-road type rides planned for Saturday that family/spouses can do?
Posted April 5, 2010 at 12:24 PM -
Maida
Lori & others: Bent Creek's terrain is not as technical or difficult as the other sections of pisgah. But It's still mtn biking. I would recommend the bent creek ride to any skill level. The layout of the trails at Bent Creek make it easy to bail out if you get tired. I do not have any low key fire road type rides planned. Mainly because nobody has volunteered to lead one. If you want something low key find me at the campground and I can set you up with a route.
Posted April 5, 2010 at 1:31 PM -
Eric B
Another option:
My PMBAR partner and I will be doing an 8-10 hour training ride ride on Saturday. Bring a folding saw and proof of health insurance.
Eric
Posted April 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM -
David Houskeeper
There are links for easy to difficult rides for both BC and Dupont in the body of the event. PAS website links have cue sheet and maps, plus one volunteer offered to lead a group for either BC or Dupont on Sunday.
Posted April 5, 2010 at 2:47 PM -
Jeff LeBlanc
Heading up early tomorrow morning and staying at Davidson River. See you all up there.
Posted April 7, 2010 at 4:18 PM -
Maida
My friends Lee and Andy from Savannah are arriving Thursday. They are in site # 33. If your looking for a ride on Thursday or Friday you may want to hook up with these guys.
Posted April 7, 2010 at 4:25 PM -
Tank
I cant make the ride guys. The doctor wont let me back on the bike after my concussion.
Posted April 7, 2010 at 4:53 PM -
A former member
I would like to do less technical riding. Is this option (I suppose that means Bent Creek or Dupont) available Saturday morning? Thanks!
Posted April 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM -
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Maida
Teri: DuPont and Bent Creek are good choices. I imagine there will be several with the same agenda that you can group up and ride together. Sunday my friend Mike is leading a group in Bent Creek.
Posted April 8, 2010 at 1:17 PM -
Lori McDaniel
If anyone is having second thoughts about camping, I just found out our friend's rental cabin in Brevard is available this weekend. Think it's 3-bedroom, but not sure. It's right near Dupont. If interested, call Colleen at 828-606-0287 or email crsnyder@coldwellbanker.com. She's the owner and a mtn biker and will extended the "special mountain biker rental rate":).
Posted April 8, 2010 at 1:25 PM -
Toby Timmons
We are arriving Saturday morning, where should we look to meet the group? Pisgah ride starts at 9 right?
Posted April 8, 2010 at 10:32 PM -
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Toby Timmons
Maida, ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THE 10 am start? Everywhere else on here says 9, and we definately don't want to be left. If anyone else knows, feel free to text or all me at 850-974-2829.
Posted April 9, 2010 at 8:31 PM -
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A former member
Mike led a great ride today at Bent Creek! Rolling climbs with a nice combo of gravel/fireroad or fun tech/windy singletrack. Great swoopy/technical downhills as well as scenic views! Loved the rhododendron tunnel. Very glad I made the trip :)
Posted April 11, 2010 at 7:20 PM -
Matt R.
Great time, great ride, and great people. Enjoyed seeing and meeting everyone. (and I got my fill of Oysters too, who knew?)
Posted April 11, 2010 at 8:07 PM -
Brandon Moore
Great event guys. Thanks to Housekeeper and Maida for getting us together and to all the ride leaders for keeping us on track. It was good to meet everyone and I'm already looking forward to the next epic!
Posted April 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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David HouskeeperEvent HostTORC Ride Chair\TORC Trail Committee chair, OrganizerYep, that's what its all about. Had a great time. Just can't find that kind of pucker power here in the Triangle. Loved it. Great weather, lots and lots of great people. Thanks Maida...Deb and others, I posted and thanks to Mike, Val and Carlos on the PAS forum. What's next?
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Scott CTORC Membership Chair and Ride CommitteeIncredible! I had a great time. I have whole new appreciation for mountain biking. A big Thank You to all who organized and lead the ride. I can't wait to get back out there!
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DebbieTORC rides committee+1 guestA wonderful weekend!! Maida and Housekeeper....You ROCK!! Please send a special thanks to Carlos and Valerie who made us slower folks feel safe about not getting left behind in the big scary woods! :-) It was great seeing Toby & Tres from Charlotte again and meeting all the guys out of SC and GA! Best part of the w/e? Jack's "most embarrasing" story while sitting around the campfire! :-D
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Jeff LeBlancBest Pisgah trip yet!!! Great Weather, Perfect Trail Conditions, Super Group to Ride with and the best Trail Guides EVER!!! Thanks Dave, you Da Man (and Carlos too for having cold beer at the TOP of the climb ;-)
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BobbyTORC rides committeeA blast! Great people, great Pisgah mountain bike trails! Thanks to Dave Maida & Pisgah SORBA folks for superb leading and patiently helping folks on the trails, thanks to Dave Housekeeper for setting up this terrific TORC outing. Famous saying we heard many times on Pisgah trails...Rider : "Where do we go from here"....Ride Leader response: "UP!!!!!" while pointing finger towards the sky.
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Paul ElliotWater boy, Co-OrganizerWhat a great weekend. Thanks to the Davids for putting this together. Special thanks to David Maida - advanced and intermediate riders felt well cared-for on the trails. You've got a future as a tour guide!
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JamesTORC ride committeeFelt sick, got sick, still feel sick...but had a great time riding during my first visit to Pisgah.
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