WNC prelude to Epic Foothills (dry run) 3/8

[Goosedog]

So far the forecast looks very favorable for a motard ride this Sunday, 68deg and sunshine.

My son and I plan to do a dry run for the upcoming Spring Epic Foothills ride to double check the route and get a better tally of actuall miles and times. We'll be starting at the Wallymart PL in Brevard, NC at 8:30am and riding the proposed route of approx 200mi and returning to same PL by dark.

Anyone who'd like to join us is more than welcome to and won't be
forfeiting their chance at the actuall ride in April, you'll just get a 2fer1 deal.

[HPIguy]

I'm playing photog on Sunday for a fifty stunt session. You guys have fun and be safe Goose. Grab us some teaser shots for the upcoming ride if you take a camera along.

[muxherdlr]

Looking good for me...Just a reminder...I think the time changes this weekend.

Kelly

[Goosedog]

I'm playing photog on Sunday for a fifty stunt session. You guys have fun and be safe Goose. Grab us some teaser shots for the upcoming ride if you take a camera along.

That sounds cool, post those pics too if you can.

Looking good for me...Just a reminder...I think the time changes this weekend.

Even better, we'll be back way before dark-thirty.

[HPIguy]

Looking good for me...Just a reminder...I think the time changes this weekend.

Kelly

Sweet!! I didn't realize it changed this early on.

That sounds cool, post those pics too if you can.

Will do Goose.

[Goosedog]

Come on all you peeps, it's gonna be 70deg on Sunday.....it's a sign from God, we should go tardin'.

[Spunkmonkey]

Hey Goose....are ya'll gonna be riding on some dirt on Sunday? I need to break in my 1198s....I was thinking of tagging along for the pavement sections,

[Goosedog]

Yeah some dirt and uber tight twisties but you can join for as much as you want and I could show you ways around the undesirable stuff for you new Duc.

[Spunkmonkey]

Yeah some dirt and uber tight twisties but you can join for as much as you want and I could show you ways around the undesirable stuff for you new Duc.

Thanx! I should be able to make it

[muxherdlr]

Hey Goose...I was a couple vehicles behind you this evening..You were turning off 191 to Banner Farm...I was on the DRZ.

Kelly

[Goosedog]

Hey Goose...I was a couple vehicles behind you this evening..You were turning off 191 to Banner Farm...I was on the DRZ.

Kelly

That's weird man. At least once a week we pass eachother when you're on the Zook and I'm in my van.

[muxherdlr]

That's weird man. At least once a week we pass eachother when you're on the Zook and I'm in my van.

I guess you need to ride more and I should be working...


Kelly

[HazDaGeek]

As always don't wait but I'm gonna try to get there. A little tune-up for the WR and me (mostly me) on Saturday and hope to see ya Sunday!

[Wrexalot]

I won't be able to make it. I'm leaving for the great white north tonight to visit family for a week(wifes). 15 hours in a car with two 4 year olds and a new puppy...can't wait.. At least I get to ride some wicked snowmobiles while I'm up there!!!!!

Indies bike blew up....again..... but Spunk might make it.(on his new garage queen)
I guess Spunk could take my KTM if he wants to throw my other back tire on ........Oh Wait......Spunk with a key to my bike for a whole week BAD IDEA

[HazDaGeek]

Quick heads up. Made a leasurely cruise over to Brevard this morning. Umm between the snow melt chemicals / sand, and the heavy dew / fog it was SLICK. Since the time change slides my start time toward cold thirty am, I'll sit this one out. Good Hunting!

[Goosedog]

Thanks for the warning on the roads Hazdageek, we'll go easy. For anyone else that's wanting to go we'll be pulling out of the Wallymart PL right at 9:00am so be gased up and ready to roll. Also please remember our two second rule while on the ride, if the roads are sandy we might even want to push that to three seconds. See ya'll there.

[muxherdlr]

As much as I hate too...Im gonna pass on Sun ride...Drove up to Pinnicle today and traveled one of the roads on the pre run and sand was everywhere...For safetys sake Im gonna wait until we get a good rain...You guys that go, BE CAREFUL! Have fun and take some great pics...


Kelly

[Goosedog]

Well crap if that's the concensous I guess we better all cancel, I really hadn't considered how much sand might still be on the roads. Me and Michael will probably get a later start then and just do a portion of the ride on roads we scout first to check for conditions.

See ya'll at the main event next month.

[bobcarlmtg]

Hope Ya'll had fun. I had to put on a tire, and the damn bead would not pop off.

But yeah it was sketchy in spots, but there were some sections that were clear. Blind corners were untrustworthy though.

[mmdulken]

enjoy

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[Goosedog]

See what a fun day you guys missed! When the roads have too much sand on 'em then head for sandy roads. We had a blast on and off the road, thanks for putting up the pics Mickie and that second one of you jumping in the parking lot at the golf course needs to be your avatar.

[Chase]

7 Falls is a bust

[muxherdlr]

Damn, I knew I made the wrong choice...7 Falls...Doesnt look much like a Arnold Palmer designed course...Good pic of Michael in the air...I saw your sm tracks on the trails today while I was on the RM...

Kelly

[HPIguy]

Nice pics Goose, looks like a good time. I love the shot of your two bikes at the top of the mtn on the dirt trail. What did Micahel shoot on that hole?