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jclloyd Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 133 Joined: 01/07/15	RRT 05/02/15 at 3:20pm	Print Post
	I am embarrassed to say this but I have never been out there. I have heard so much good stuff about this place but every time I make plans to get out there something changes those plans. Can anyone fill me in on some of the highlights of what I am about to get myself into out there? Heading out in an hour or so

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DavidM Little Ring Offline Work & Ride with THTB! Posts: 659 Location: Ft Mill, SC Joined: 04/15/09	Re: RRT Reply #1 - 05/02/15 at 5:18pm	Print Post
	So what are your initial impressions?

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UncleThunder Small Cog Offline Posts: 455 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 11/01/13	Re: RRT Reply #2 - 05/02/15 at 6:45pm	Print Post
	I suck at climbing its a great place to practice climbing!

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sager Big Ring Offline Waiting for my next ride! Posts: 1343 Location: Charlotte Joined: 11/02/08	Re: RRT Reply #3 - 05/03/15 at 12:32am	Print Post
	I was there this afternoon. was in great shape!

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jclloyd Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 133 Joined: 01/07/15	Re: RRT Reply #4 - 05/03/15 at 1:05am	Print Post
	Initial impressions are that it is an amazing trail that has incredible work done. With that said....nothing as evil as the stairway to heaven should ever have the word heaven in it. The trail is definitely one of a kind and a place where you learn quickly how good of a climber you really are but the rewards coming down are pretty sick although I still haven't decided whether I cussed more on the stairway to heaven or no name.

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nicedart Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 228 Location: Shuffletown Joined: 01/24/13	Re: RRT Reply #5 - 05/03/15 at 1:34am	Print Post
	jclloyd wrote on 05/03/15 at 1:05am: Initial impressions are that it is an amazing trail that has incredible work done. With that said....nothing as evil as the stairway to heaven should ever have the word heaven in it. The trail is definitely one of a kind and a place where you learn quickly how good of a climber you really are but the rewards coming down are pretty sick although I still haven't decided whether I cussed more on the stairway to heaven or no name. I remember my first ride there. I was like "no name.. can't be that bad he didn't even bother to name it." I had a few names for it by the time I reached the top...

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jclloyd Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 133 Joined: 01/07/15	Re: RRT Reply #6 - 05/03/15 at 2:55am	Print Post
	Haha yeah I'm with you on that one! My thoughts were very close to that. My names I was spitting out during it required ear muffs for any children nearby lol but it is legit and a lot of fun

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MTBman1127 Small Cog Offline Work Ride Drink Beer Posts: 469 Location: Concord Joined: 12/02/13	Re: RRT Reply #7 - 05/03/15 at 11:35am	Print Post
	Rrt is my go to since it is the closest trail to my house. I am by no means fast on the climbs but they arnt so bad once you know what to expect and they are short and punchy so you at least are over it quick. I think rrt has the best mix of trail in the area and is 100% natural which I prefer to the machine built.

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jclloyd Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 133 Joined: 01/07/15	Re: RRT Reply #8 - 05/03/15 at 7:26pm	Print Post
	Yeah I can see that. I saw the signs but then again you think how bad can it be but yeah if you know exactly what is coming you can prep with the right speed and gear. If it wasn't so far from Mooresville it would definitely be a go to for me as well.

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Cherokee Little Ring Offline Posts: 748 Location: Concord Joined: 08/07/06	Re: RRT Reply #9 - 05/04/15 at 1:26am	Print Post
	The trail today might have been in the best shape I've seen it.
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sager Big Ring Offline Waiting for my next ride! Posts: 1343 Location: Charlotte Joined: 11/02/08	Re: RRT Reply #10 - 05/04/15 at 11:57am	Print Post
	Cherokee wrote on 05/04/15 at 1:26am: The trail today might have been in the best shape I've seen it. But the 'stairway' is now "Stairway Almost to Heaven". Why did you cut off the flint hilltop, Steve? He said it on a previous post that section was not on his property and new renters of that property were concerned.

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Yellowduck Big Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 1537 Location: Concord Joined: 04/28/10	Re: RRT Reply #11 - 05/04/15 at 5:32pm	Print Post
	sager wrote on 05/04/15 at 11:57am: He said it on a previous post that section was not on his property and new renters of that property were concerned. It sucks to loose that little part as it screws up the downhill after the climb but it is what it is. I'm all about keeping the neighbors happy.

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sager Big Ring Offline Waiting for my next ride! Posts: 1343 Location: Charlotte Joined: 11/02/08	Re: RRT Reply #12 - 05/04/15 at 6:31pm	Print Post
	by that time, I'm too tired to enjoy it anyways!

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MTBman1127 Small Cog Offline Work Ride Drink Beer Posts: 469 Location: Concord Joined: 12/02/13	Re: RRT Reply #13 - 05/16/15 at 2:26pm	Print Post
	Running fast and loose today...and don't worry I just cleared all the spider webs

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TrailCrawler Newbie Offline Scrapin' up leaves, rollin' in dirt! Posts: 13 Joined: 03/16/15	Re: RRT Reply #14 - 05/19/15 at 10:01pm	Print Post
	Props to Steve. Enjoyed riding the trail last week, it was in excellent shape. My favorite for endurance and climbing work outs. Love the viaduct for the most unique feature. Glad I got to talk with Steve at the end of my ride!

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