Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board - 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3

07/06/25 at 7:01pm

Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board › Mixed Bag › General Board › 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Poll

Poll closed

Question: Vote for 1 from each Match-up


* This poll has now closed *
LNSP 33 (29.2%) Sherman 22 (19.5%) Rocky River 40 (35.4%) BYT/Park Rd. 18 (15.9%) Total votes: 113 « Created by: Doc00t on: 03/25/17 at 10:38pm »

Page Index Toggle

Pages: [1] 2

Print

Hot Topic (More than 10 Replies)

2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 (Read 2484 times)

Doc00t IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline When in DOUBT, PEDAL it OUT Posts: 1785 Location: University Joined: 05/09/12	2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 03/25/17 at 10:35pm	Print Post
	Then their were 4 Lake Norman Rocky River vs vs Sherman BYT/Park Rd. Park

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Scars are like Tattoos only with better Stories
	IP Logged

mountainbiker90 Small Cog Offline Is it 5 yet?? Posts: 384 Joined: 01/22/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #1 - 03/26/17 at 3:03am	Print Post
	Jumping ahead a bit, I'm going to say that anyone who picks LKN over RRT needs to learn how to ride a MTB without training wheels

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Yeah, to the best of my knowledge:)
	IP Logged

StevenA Coaster Bike Offline Posts: 162 Joined: 06/28/16	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #2 - 03/26/17 at 4:44pm	Print Post
	mountainbiker90 wrote on 03/26/17 at 3:03am: Jumping ahead a bit, I'm going to say that anyone who picks LKN over RRT needs to learn how to ride a MTB without training wheels (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) I used to be addicted to the Hokey Pokey but then I turned myself around.
	IP Logged

OoHoO Little Ring Offline Gnar...Gnar...Gnar.. Posts: 696 Location: Charlotte Joined: 08/21/13	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #3 - 03/26/17 at 4:54pm	Print Post
	I like how it's gonna end up being a tech vs flow championship game!

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower CC 29 - Ridin' It 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 - Gone 2012 Cannondale Trail 6 - Gone
	IP Logged

Sierra_bravo Coaster Bike Offline Way to many post Posts: 116 Location: East Charlotte Joined: 02/28/17	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #4 - 03/27/17 at 2:13am	Print Post
	Just realized the end of this tournament coincides with the end of March Madness. Now thats some smart planing, really glad this all got set up. Well, hopefully Sherman "plays" strong in the second to last round -sam

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Professional New Guy-Will work for bike parts
	IP Logged

The Cycle Path IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline Treasurer '11 to '18. Trail Chair '12-'18, '20-'21 Posts: 11858 Location: Lake Norman Joined: 08/04/03	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #5 - 03/27/17 at 3:36pm	Print Post
	OoHoO wrote on 03/26/17 at 4:54pm: I like how it's gonna end up being a tech vs flow championship game! No offense to Steve and/or RRT but BYT is way more technical than RRT or any other trail, for that matter.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) We carry the finest from Specialized, Yeti, Transition, and Kona.
	WWW Facebook IP Logged

Watcher Little Ring Offline I Love YaBB 2! Posts: 624 Location: Harrisburg Joined: 09/11/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #6 - 03/27/17 at 3:42pm	Print Post
	No offense taken. I don't think RRT is very technical for the most part.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time.
	IP Logged

The Cycle Path IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline Treasurer '11 to '18. Trail Chair '12-'18, '20-'21 Posts: 11858 Location: Lake Norman Joined: 08/04/03	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #7 - 03/27/17 at 4:46pm	Print Post
	Watcher wrote on 03/27/17 at 3:42pm: No offense taken. I don't think RRT is very technical for the most part. I didn't think so, Steve. You don't seem to easily offend. I gotta get out and check out your new additions to the trail! Can we move it a little closer to Mooresville?

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) We carry the finest from Specialized, Yeti, Transition, and Kona.
	WWW Facebook IP Logged

BudLeach Small Cog Offline Posts: 394 Location: Gastonia Joined: 09/09/14	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #8 - 03/27/17 at 5:35pm	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 03/27/17 at 3:36pm: No offense to Steve and/or RRT but BYT is way more technical than RRT or any other trail, for that matter. In general, I would agree. However I can clean everything at backyard pretty consistently, with the exception of an occasional dab on the tech section that was (is?) temporarily shut down due to the greenway construction. But that is mostly just an attempt to avoid banging my frame or RD on a boulder. There are a couple techy switchbacks and climbs at RRT that get the best of me almost every time. One on the "River Bluff Climb" stands out in my mind. Don't think I have ever made it through that section cleanly. Those climbs are tough, especially on a slack bike.
	« Last Edit: 03/27/17 at 5:36pm by BudLeach »
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Watcher Little Ring Offline I Love YaBB 2! Posts: 624 Location: Harrisburg Joined: 09/11/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #9 - 03/27/17 at 6:03pm	Print Post
	Not a particularity good way to get to this side of Concord from Mooresville. Please come check it out when you get the time haven't ran into you down this side in quite a while. The new valley of bridges is kind of interesting.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time.
	IP Logged

mountainbiker90 Small Cog Offline Is it 5 yet?? Posts: 384 Joined: 01/22/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #10 - 03/27/17 at 6:30pm	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 03/27/17 at 3:36pm: No offense to Steve and/or RRT but BYT is way more technical than RRT or any other trail, for that matter. I dunno. From what I've been hearing, it sounds like the green loop at Fisher might be over my head. Need to get out that way and see what all the fuss is about. It's been a while.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Yeah, to the best of my knowledge:)
	IP Logged

Captain Awesome Small Cog Offline Work, Ride, Repeat Posts: 453 Location: HHI, SC Joined: 07/22/12	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #11 - 03/27/17 at 7:00pm	Print Post
	mountainbiker90 wrote on 03/27/17 at 6:30pm: I dunno. From what I've been hearing, it sounds like the green loop at Fisher might be over my head. Need to get out that way and see what all the fuss is about 3 people have been killed this week alone. It was the addition of the shark tank skinny that really put it over the top

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Doc00t IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline When in DOUBT, PEDAL it OUT Posts: 1785 Location: University Joined: 05/09/12	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #12 - 03/27/17 at 8:40pm	Print Post
	Captain Awesome wrote on 03/27/17 at 7:00pm: 3 people have been killed this week alone. It was the addition of the shark tank skinny that really put it over the top With Freakin Laser Beams attached to their heads... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Scars are like Tattoos only with better Stories
	IP Logged

The Cycle Path IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline Treasurer '11 to '18. Trail Chair '12-'18, '20-'21 Posts: 11858 Location: Lake Norman Joined: 08/04/03	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #13 - 03/27/17 at 9:16pm	Print Post
	Watcher wrote on 03/27/17 at 6:03pm: Not a particularity good way to get to this side of Concord from Mooresville. Please come check it out when you get the time haven't ran into you down this side in quite a while. The new valley of bridges is kind of interesting. HWY 3 to HWT 73 to HWY 601 seems to be the best route.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) We carry the finest from Specialized, Yeti, Transition, and Kona.
	WWW Facebook IP Logged

The Cycle Path IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline Treasurer '11 to '18. Trail Chair '12-'18, '20-'21 Posts: 11858 Location: Lake Norman Joined: 08/04/03	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #14 - 03/27/17 at 9:17pm	Print Post
	Captain Awesome wrote on 03/27/17 at 7:00pm: 3 people have been killed this week alone. It was the addition of the shark tank skinny that really put it over the top With as many times as the deer in Enchanted Forest get knocked over you'd think they'd killed a few more riders!! But they ain't moving anymore.....(insert evil laugh)

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) We carry the finest from Specialized, Yeti, Transition, and Kona.
	WWW Facebook IP Logged

KevinB Little Ring Offline Posts: 752 Location: Mocksville Joined: 05/16/09	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #15 - 03/27/17 at 9:36pm	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 03/27/17 at 9:16pm: HWY 3 to HWT 73 to HWY 601 seems to be the best route. I would say going down to 485 over to Rocky River road would be better ( baring any traffic on 77 of course)

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Cherokee Little Ring Offline Posts: 748 Location: Concord Joined: 08/07/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #16 - 03/28/17 at 12:16am	Print Post
	BudLeach wrote on 03/27/17 at 5:35pm: There are a couple techy switchbacks and climbs at RRT that get the best of me almost every time. One on the "River Bluff Climb" stands out in my mind. Don't think I have ever made it through that section cleanly. So glad someone else has trouble there! The climb is a snap, but those downward sloping roots right at the top after the rocks have killed your momentum while trying to get between the tree and the sapling stop me every single time. That's by far the most technical thing at RRT. And it's about 2 feet of trail! But that loop is worthwhile enough to put my foot down to push a couple feet. But overall I don't think RRT gets credit for being the momentum trail that it is. In that section before the Gorge Climb it has pretty good flow if you maintain momentum. The harder you ride it the easier it is. Other than the named climbs it's a fast rolling trail. Super fast in several spots. I love the gully before Ski Run...you come out of that gully like a rocket and then get a little air on the roller. Then grab a handful of brakes before 'Dickie's Rock' and the switchbacks.
	« Last Edit: 03/28/17 at 12:29am by Cherokee »
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) "The state is the great fiction by which each of us seeks to live at the expense of all of us." --19th century French economist Frederic Bastiat
	IP Logged

worker-rider In The Loop Offline Posts: 962 Location: concord nc Joined: 12/18/04	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #17 - 03/28/17 at 12:30am	Print Post
	Watcher if you vote BYT I will vote RRT. So we cancel out. I really need to come on over and ride RRT asap! I am voting Lake Norman and the only reason is that it is longer and I hate to ride the same thing twice!

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Captain Awesome Small Cog Offline Work, Ride, Repeat Posts: 453 Location: HHI, SC Joined: 07/22/12	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #18 - 03/28/17 at 1:43am	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 03/27/17 at 9:17pm: With as many times as the deer in Enchanted Forest get knocked over you'd think they'd killed a few more riders!! But they ain't moving anymore.....(insert evil laugh) Can't wait till they try again. Muwahahaha

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
	IP Logged

Watcher Little Ring Offline I Love YaBB 2! Posts: 624 Location: Harrisburg Joined: 09/11/06	Re: 2017 Trail Tournament Round 3 Reply #19 - 03/28/17 at 9:02am	Print Post
	I haven't voted since I can't claim to be a rider anymore just wouldn't be right.

	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted) Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time.
	IP Logged

Page Index Toggle

Pages: [1] 2

Print

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

« Board Index ‹ Board Top

Top

Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board » Powered by YaBB 2.6.12!
YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2025. All Rights Reserved.