I went up to Brevard to ride some sick trails and did a bit of hiking and riding.

Headed up to Friday night after work and got an early start on Saturday. Rode from Turkey Pen and did Laurel/Pilot/Squirrel/Mullenax. 

36.1mi 5:07:17 moving time with 6,043ft elevation gain.

From the top of Pilot

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After the ride we hit up Jordan Street to replenish and get our necessary post ride man soda's


Sunday's activities included a 4.5 mile hike up Pilot Mountain (Deep Gap) from Gloucester gap. About 1,830 feet of climbing. Took the pups on this one with us and a couple frosty beverages for the top. 

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Monday brought some more riding. I was pretty beat from the other two days so we did a slow ride and quick ride. Clawhammer to Avery Creek. Took the hard tail on this for some reason. It defiantly add's a new element to that trail.

10.3mi 1:30:29 moving 1,850 elevation gain

Remember there is no roller blading on Black MTN trail.
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It was a great weekend with some awesome weather. Climbed just shy of 10k feet (9,720) in 3 days. What did everyone else get into?!

Looks like a fun weekend Ryan

I've had 2 ACL replaced, you can continue to ride until you have your surgery, and it will actualy benefit your recovery.

Enoch wrote on 09/02/14 at 7:12pm:



Thanks for the info!  My only problem is that I have a triple whammy.... Torn ACL, lateral meniscus tear... slapped with a chip of bone at the ankle... can't remember what they call it... but, doc said something akin to the fact that there was no tear at the ankle but in essence instead of tearing tissue, the tissue ripped a piece of bone off the ankle.  So, I don't know how that plays out... even from a surgical perspective.  I would imagine they wouldn't start surgery until after the Ankle heals so I can start PT?? 

Either case, it sounds promising especially to know that you ride like a beast still after two acl replacements!  That to me is the most welcoming news!  That said, I understand that the proper time needs to be put into PT and getting stronger/rebuilding movement.. and in my case, losing some much needed weight!

I got dropped by my 13 year old daughter on OVT.
13 vs 50.
I loose.
But I loved every second of the ride.

Burned some tires down by the river and made cornbread...

ahahah.....perfect play Dr. Dirt!

I went up to Raleigh and rode with some buddies.  We sampled a bit from all the best Triangle area trails.  It was a great time including the ride to the bar and back!  Sunday we spent the day at DDASC (Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex).  That was an awesome time.  I had never ridden skate park features before but I had a blast on the outdoor  pump track, rhythm sections and a few jumps into the foam pit.  I will definitely be making trips on foul weather days and during the winter.  There are plenty of features accessible for beginners and the facility allows for fast progression. 
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lakejoe wrote on 09/03/14 at 1:11pm:
thought somebody would like it...surf n dirt Thursday is almost here

Rode Riverwalk Friday evening for the first time. Pretty nice trail... Wouldn't mind a few berms and jumps. 

Rode Beatty (aka my home trail since I live 10 minutes away) Saturday morning. Then tinkered with the bike in the garage for a bit. I think I enjoy working on/maintaining my bike just as much if not more than riding it. 

Any other gearheads out there that find it therapeutic to turn wrenches on their bikes while drinking cold grown-up beverages?