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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: WWC East Main Trail Reply #40 - 07/20/17 at 2:29am	Print Post
	Robert C. wrote on 07/19/17 at 5:48pm: Which has more flow, FJB or Fisher Farm? You tryna bait me? They both do once you learn the rhythm.
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btalley Big Ring Offline aka "Lil Bill" or "Squatch" Posts: 1483 Location: Mooresville, NC Joined: 08/03/10	Re: WWC East Main Trail = PHISTER PHARMS OF USNWC Reply #41 - 07/20/17 at 2:47am	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 07/20/17 at 2:29am: You tryna bait me? They both do once you learn the rhythm. No Mark, Phister Pharms is not flow. Ok maybe like the first .0127 miles of it. But dats it... I see a lot of E-Bullying that needs to be modded...I would handle myself but not sure I will ever be trusted with mod privileges. Back on topic, East main is by far my least favorite trail at that whole waste of a parking permit playground. It's not too hard to tackle but you will werk fer it. E. Main is USNWC's attempt at building their very own anti flow Phisting Pharms tribute trail in Mark's honor since he refuses to pay fer perking.
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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #42 - 07/20/17 at 3:00am	Print Post
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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #43 - 07/20/17 at 10:25am	Print Post
	The Cycle Path wrote on 07/20/17 at 2:29am: You tryna bait me? They both do once you learn the rhythm. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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flynbryan19 Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 454 Location: Salisbury, NC Joined: 12/08/11	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #44 - 07/20/17 at 12:45pm	Print Post
	rob wrote on 07/19/17 at 11:46pm: No shame in walking any section. At this point in my life, I walk a lot of the hills because I don't have the conditioning. But I have in the past without issue. I go up to Richmond Va. a couple times a year and have 2-3 sections I have to walk on the trail system there. No shame here either. I'm not driving 4hrs home w/ a broken collarbone, etc by myself because I wanted to be a tough guy. lol

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StevenA Coaster Bike Offline Posts: 162 Joined: 06/28/16	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #45 - 07/21/17 at 1:24pm	Print Post
	btalley wrote on 07/20/17 at 2:47am: No Mark, Phister Pharms is not flow. Ok maybe like the first .0127 miles of it. But dats it... This news is going to come as a complete shock then because phase 2 of the Fisher Farm greenway project included renaming the trail in an effort to foster community involvement. The town of Davidson created an on-line poll and the winning name was Flowy McFlowface. Flowy McFlowface has everything you could want in roughly 6.0127 miles of flow trail with a few banked/bermed turns over gently rolling farm land. Jumps were added on a downhill stretch of the main trail that has a very consistent, barely noticable rooty texture. If you haven't ridden Flowy McFlowface in 2017 then you've never ridden Flowy McFlowface.

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the r man Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 76 Location: Brevard Joined: 06/03/12	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #46 - 05/14/18 at 11:58pm	Print Post
	this guy (the elk) isnt even that good of a rider. ive ridden with him before and he's trash. no surprise here he cant make it up hills

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sCvHeaVens Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 447 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 02/12/15	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #47 - 05/15/18 at 11:38am	Print Post
	the r man wrote on 05/14/18 at 11:58pm: this guy (the elk) isnt even that good of a rider. ive ridden with him before and he's trash. no surprise here he cant make it up hills I'm hoping you know the elk... well enough to dig up a year old thread

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #48 - 05/15/18 at 11:39am	Print Post
	The Elk wrote on 07/17/17 at 7:42pm: I knew it. This is the kind of stuff I hear all the time, but have never seen it. That could be because you guys are all passing me and I'm miles behind, you. I did park myself at the bottom of goat hill one day just to see how many guys made it up, zero. They all looked like pros too. I just can't see myself after all the uphill finally getting to that small bridge and then just pedaling up that hill with the rocks and roots. That thing goes and goes, sharp turn, then goes and goes. I need somebody to take me under their wing and teach me the ways of the force. I've hit most the trails around Charlotte, but never Rocky Road it seems maybe I should stay far away from that one. I loved the "it has great flow", your going uphill like eighty percent of the time. You have to be the most positive person. Elk. It appears to me that your problem may be more mental than physical. I don’t mean that you’re lazy stupid or anything like that. What I do believe is that you have let this trail get in your head and you have convinced yourself that you can’t do it. After turning 50 I ran a full marathon by simply convincing myself that I CAN and WILL do it. Let me know when you want to ride it. WE CAN and WILL ride it.

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The Elk Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 33 Location: Charlotte Joined: 06/04/12	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #49 - 05/15/18 at 1:55pm	Print Post
	Thanks "The r man", after reading these posts I purchased a 24" rigid single speed 52/14 ratio and just ride hills pretty much. I especially enjoy the ones that are really steep and turn sharply to the left or right.

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JasonK Ex Member	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #50 - 05/15/18 at 4:11pm	Print Post
	There is one semi rocky climb on East Main that zaps me when I ride it. I can clear it but it takes a good effort. And there is some other sections that are definitely steep and punchy climbs. So (one year later) no it's not just you. Pretty much everyone gets their heart rate way up on this an other similar sections of trail. I just think when you are in good shape and riding a lot you can recover quicker. Still isn't "easy" though. I didn't ride a whole lot over the winter and on a few of my first rides out there this year I had to walk a couple sections of that trail. I cleaned Goat Hill on my Process 153 a couple weeks ago but someone could have walked up that section about as fast as I rode it. Forgot to add that despite the tough climb at East Main that trail definitely does have some good flow to it. I think overall the trail is great and shouldn't be avoided. I prefer it over North Main actually. South and East are my go to trails out there. Just getting used to my new bike and flat pedals so if anyone wants to meet out there for a slow ride hit me up!
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FMWilly Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 64 Location: Fort Mill, SC Joined: 11/28/16	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #51 - 05/15/18 at 4:44pm	Print Post
	I don't care for the East Main trail but you have to ride it to challenge yourself. Its a blue trail 95% and black 5%. During the summer I would suggest riding early in the day. As you can tell by the posts there are lots of experienced riders who find the WWC less of a challenge than other spots. Just keep riding and try to ride with someone who is better than you who can help you with technique or the best line of attack. I still have a long way to go to beat all the trails at the WWC. If you want a real beast of a trail try Rocky River. Go early and bring lots of water and stuff to eat.

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the r man Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 76 Location: Brevard Joined: 06/03/12	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #52 - 05/15/18 at 5:41pm	Print Post
	sCvHeaVens wrote on 05/15/18 at 11:38am: I'm hoping you know the elk... well enough to dig up a year old thread The Elk is my dad, we've been riding together for years

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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #53 - 05/17/18 at 3:05am	Print Post
	It's raining again.

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btalley Big Ring Offline aka "Lil Bill" or "Squatch" Posts: 1483 Location: Mooresville, NC Joined: 08/03/10	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #54 - 05/17/18 at 6:12pm	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 05/17/18 at 3:05am: It's raining again. East Main still sux munkey balls...whats yer pointe?

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pearl Little Ring Offline Posts: 542 Location: Charlotte Joined: 11/10/15	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #55 - 05/17/18 at 6:55pm	Print Post
	FMWilly wrote on 05/15/18 at 4:44pm: I still have a long way to go to beat all the trails at the WWC. If you want a real beast of a trail try Rocky River. Go early and bring lots of water and stuff to eat. I would consider myself a RRT local now but man, it isn't THAT epic. There is 2, 3 stiff climbs, minus that, it's awesome mountain biking and glad to have it in my backyard. People type a lot of stuff on this board that scares people away from trails that aren't that difficult.

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JasonK Ex Member	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #56 - 05/17/18 at 8:34pm	Print Post
	pearl wrote on 05/17/18 at 6:55pm: People type a lot of stuff on this board that scares people away from trails that aren't that difficult. Have you ever even ridden the Figure 8 Loop BRO?!?!?

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Doc00t IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline When in DOUBT, PEDAL it OUT Posts: 1785 Location: University Joined: 05/09/12	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #57 - 05/17/18 at 8:46pm	Print Post
	Its all relative. If you say its too hard then your already defeated. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Always makes me think about the RULES. Sure, a lot of them are stupid but their are a few good Gems in there: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #58 - 05/17/18 at 10:18pm	Print Post
	pearl wrote on 05/17/18 at 6:55pm: I would consider myself a RRT local now but man, it isn't THAT epic. There is 2, 3 stiff climbs, minus that, it's awesome mountain biking and glad to have it in my backyard. People type a lot of stuff on this board that scares people away from trails that aren't that difficult. Yup, exactly. Walk your bike up a few, down climb a couple, and the rest of it isn't that much different than anything else around here.

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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: WWC East Main Trail Reply #59 - 05/17/18 at 10:21pm	Print Post
	btalley wrote on 05/17/18 at 6:12pm: East Main still sux munkey balls...whats yer pointe? It's always best after a good rain the night before.. Especially if you have xc tires.

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