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Uwharrie Inquiry
08/27/14 at 7:26pm
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Sadly, first to admit it's been over a year or so since I've ridden Uwharrie, sorry trail fairies Embarrassed. How's the current condition and thoughts on taking my 'tween who rides a 26" hardtail. Let's just say he rode Sherman for the first time a while back an....um....well, needed some positive reinforcement on the roller coaster loop, as well as the exit back up. October 4th is IMBA, take a kid MTB day, and thought about taking him and some pals there. 

-Trails to avoid based off work/closure, etc?
-Path recommened, possible knowledge of total miles?
  
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #1 - 08/27/14 at 9:02pm
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You could just ride the Service roads/fire roads?  As to the Single track, my biggest concern would be the climbing.... the descents IMHO are fairly mellow with a little bit of tech here and there.  Nothing to terribly steep or technical but spots where you could get hurt because the trail is pretty rocky and a few technical spots.  If your tween was having issues with the Roller Coaster loop I would stick to riding the service roads and maybe SuperTree.  Just my thoughts trying to make an assessment based on what you provided.  Keyauwee can be fun but it's a lot of climbing come out and the descent can get a little loose.

Why not try some of the other trail systems?
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #2 - 08/27/14 at 9:33pm
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Trips for kids does a big ride at Beatty every year for that day.  Trailblazers volunteer as ride leaders and their is a cookout afterwards.  It's a pretty awesome day.
  
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #3 - 08/28/14 at 12:49am
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If the trails are closed on Labor Day day to predicted rain, 3 of us dads are aking our daughters to URE. All experianced MTB riders. We will be doing Wood Run and Supertree. About 7 miles. First timer doable. You are welcome to join us. No drop ride...because they will be waiting on me.
This is our back up plan. 
Plan A is Warrior Creek, weather permitting.
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #4 - 08/28/14 at 2:32am
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My suggestion would be to ride with lv2mtnbk and his crew at Warrior Creek or URE, weather permitting. If nothing else you can enjoy the entertainment value of Keith trying to keep up with his daughter. Both trail systems have beginner friendly ride options.

Also, I highly recommend bringing your kids and their friends out to Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on October 4 at Francis Beatty Park. This is an international event with kids participating all over the world to enjoy the sport of mountain biking. The Charlotte area typically has 70-80 kids riding and, with adult leaders, as many as 100 people on the trail. We follow it up with a cookout lunch and time to brag about our awesome bike riding skills. Hope to see you there. 
  
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #5 - 08/28/14 at 2:33am
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Thanks for the replies & invite, sadly I'll be "Laboring" on Labor Day Angry ...Regarding other trail systems, he handles Fisher Farm/USNWC green's great, Lake Norman portions....I believe it was the roots & the 1st time factor on new trail that shook him up a bit. Definately will consider the Trips for Kids event, thanks again for it!
  
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #6 - 08/28/14 at 2:59am
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Dennis wrote on 08/28/14 at 2:32am:
My suggestion would be to ride with lv2mtnbk and his crew at Warrior Creek or URE, weather permitting. If nothing else you can enjoy the entertainment value of Keith trying to keep up with his daughter. Both trail systems have beginner friendly ride options.

Also, I highly recommend bringing your kids and their friends out to Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on October 4 at Francis Beatty Park. This is an international event with kids participating all over the world to enjoy the sport of mountain biking. The Charlotte area typically has 70-80 kids riding and, with adult leaders, as many as 100 people on the trail. We follow it up with a cookout lunch and time to brag about our awesome bike riding skills. Hope to see you there. 


I resemble that remark. But yes she has started dropping  me on some climbs. Lips Sealed
  
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Re: Uwharrie Inquiry
Reply #7 - 08/28/14 at 7:44pm
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Bikin Dad wrote on 08/28/14 at 2:33am:
Thanks for the replies & invite, sadly I'll be "Laboring" on Labor Day Angry ...Regarding other trail systems, he handles Fisher Farm/USNWC green's great, Lake Norman portions....I believe it was the roots & the 1st time factor on new trail that shook him up a bit. Definately will consider the Trips for Kids event, thanks again for it!


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