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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #20 - 09/17/17 at 7:12pm
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The weather is looking nice for this upcoming week. The Ranger plans to ride sometime around 6 PM on Wednesday Sept 20. He will meet under the 'Murican Flag and then plans to lightly shred whatever trail that is agreed on. He'd prefer to hit some of the newly dusted off Laurel or Wildlife Loops.
  
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Reply #21 - 09/17/17 at 9:16pm
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Pass on to Da Ranger: Trees down on Norwood between 10 & 11 but closer to 11 ( maybe 300 yards). Reported it to the desk today but not sure it will be written down. One is a 2 1/2 inch oak that is down with a 12 to 14 inch tree that will need to be sectioned to clear.
  
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Reply #22 - 09/17/17 at 9:20pm
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10-4. Rangers have photographic proof of its existence. We will try to get to it early this week!
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Reply #23 - 09/20/17 at 12:31pm
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6 PM- Today - Ride - LKN
  
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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #24 - 09/21/17 at 12:32pm
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So... there seems to be quite a lack of interest in these Rides with the Ranger? Are they too early? Bad day? Offered too sporadically due to my schedule? No one likes the Ranger?

I have heard the phrase "night rides" mentioned numerous times to me over the past year. I was hoping to gauge interest in night group rides with these evening rides. I felt if I could get participation in the evening rides then I could easily transition that into some night group rides this Fall. But, participation has been slim to none.

I have to request approval to leave the park open past closing hours for night rides to occur-- which also means I have to stay late. Gates close at 6 PM come November. I currently am not sure if I will gain approval since I can't prove it's worth it (no participation in past).

Anywho, I will again plan to ride Wednesday Oct 11 and Oct 25. Same time. Same place. These may be evening/dusk rides. 

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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #25 - 09/21/17 at 3:56pm
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I don't get it. Having met and ridden with the the ranger, I can say he rides well and is generally a great guy who we should hope to have on staff for years to come. I hate I missed last night but hope to make the next one in October.

Lets get a good crowd out and if its the day lets figure out what works.
  
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Reply #26 - 09/21/17 at 3:59pm
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I live in south charlotte so it is impossible for me but have these rides been posted on facebook by the trailblazers? ( idk since I quit facebook a while ago) Seems there might be more traction on that site?
  
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Reply #27 - 09/21/17 at 4:13pm
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Any chance these rides could ever be on the weekend?
  
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Reply #28 - 09/21/17 at 7:45pm
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Day/Time change is always an option! 

Weekends could be an option-- I work most of them. It can be a little overwhelming with crowds here on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon though.

  
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Reply #29 - 10/01/17 at 5:34pm
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The Ranger plans to ride Wednesday Oct 11 and Wednesday Oct 25 at 6 PM. Both these rides can be considered day/dusk rides. 

The Ranger also plans to ride Saturday Oct 14 @ 3 PM.
  
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Reply #30 - 10/01/17 at 10:07pm
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If the ranger want's to ride at WWC I am all in.   

I like LKN trails.. but they are at the other end of the river from me so it's not on my regular. 

I really, really, believe there will be HUGE support for LKN night rides.. someone just needs to say... every X Wednesday we are riding LKN in the dark. 

  
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Reply #31 - 10/02/17 at 12:36am
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Now that DH biking season is over and I won't be working, I'm going to try real hard to make one of these rides. I love the trails at LNSP and I miss riding them.
  
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Reply #32 - 10/05/17 at 12:15am
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Planning to leaves Snowshoe next Friday morning (not this week, but next) to visit all my kin folk and ride LNSP on Saturday. See you guys then! Looking forward to it!!
  
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Reply #33 - 10/10/17 at 1:57pm
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If the trails dry off-- The Ranger still plans to try to get a ride in tomorrow. 6PM or a little after. Meet under the flag. Bring a light in case it gets dark. Bring 2 in case the Ranger forgets his. 

BigBikeMike, I look forward to meeting you. I have heard a couple good things about you.
  
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Reply #34 - 10/10/17 at 2:59pm
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I just hope the trails dry up enough for the ride on Saturday. We will be heading down that way on Friday morning and will see you on Saturday. I look forward to meeting you also and hope we can get a good ride in.
  
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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #35 - 10/10/17 at 6:08pm
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Wish I could make it but am headed to Key West to help clean up a friends condo....if my wife asks.  Hope you have a good showing.  Trail looks good and the gnomes have even been to Monbo
  
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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #36 - 10/11/17 at 12:35pm
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Trails should be open today! Little tacky-- but good. 

The Ranger on the other hand-- has that gnarly cold that is going around. So-- you should ride, but he won't be riding. 

Still plan to ride Saturday at 3 PM. Wish I could ride in the morning, but I gotta work first.
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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #37 - 10/11/17 at 2:46pm
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Sorry to hear you’re under the weather; was hoping to meet you this evening.  Be in the mountains this weekend so will miss the Sat. Ride. Heck I’ll miss BigBikeMike too.

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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #38 - 10/12/17 at 1:09am
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I hate to hear you're under the weather! I hope you feel better by Saturday!
Drdirt and Kevin, I hate you guys won't be around to ride with us. Maybe next time.
That's funny, I'm leave the mountains and you going to the hills. You guys have a good and safe trip!!

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Re: Riding with the Ranger at Lake Norman State Park
Reply #39 - 10/13/17 at 1:44pm
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Trails are quite soggy from last nights rain-- closed this morning. 

But, the Ranger is in at 0630 tomorrow morning and will open them ASAP (if not this afternoon). 

Looking forward to some decent shredding tomorrow at 3 PM! (Might be a little slow due to a gnarly sinus infection).  Meet under the 'Murican Flag at 3-- and we can hit whatever we agree on (I vote Laurel)
  
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