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Reply #120 - 11/22/18 at 2:36am
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WWC might be good.
  
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Reply #121 - 11/22/18 at 3:17pm
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Great ride yesterday at Ann Springs. I’m amazed at how the new trails have seasoned and have a much more natural feel to them. Had a great time and will try to get over to USNWC tomorrow with you guys. In the meantime have a very happy Thanksgiving everybody.
  
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Reply #122 - 11/22/18 at 3:41pm
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I can ride WWC anytime tomorrow, Friday, between 10am and 2pm.
  
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Reply #123 - 11/23/18 at 1:06am
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WWC at noon works.  Looking to do about 1.5 hours.  Weather forecast shows 42 degrees at noon.  White Chevy pickup, parked near the cell tower.
  
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Reply #124 - 11/23/18 at 1:39am
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OK, 12 noon, only been to WWC once before and I didn't notice a cell tower.  Is it pretty obvious?

I'll be in a dark grey Chevy Equinox SUV with a black and green Intense Sniper on the back.  Warning: I'm working on getting back into shape to ride, but right now, I'm kind of slow.  

Kingsting, you coming?  
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Reply #125 - 11/23/18 at 2:24am
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Tower is actually part of the buss line tower, has a brown fence around it, about half way up the hill on the left side of the parking lot.  Only tower that has a fence around it.
  
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Reply #126 - 11/23/18 at 2:29am
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OK, Ill look for that.  I sent you a PM with my cell number just in case.
  
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Reply #127 - 11/25/18 at 2:54am
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Looks like a road ride Sunday Cry
  
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Reply #128 - 11/26/18 at 10:52am
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Where is good to road ride?  Here in Indian Trail, the roads are barely wide enough for cars.  I don't have the courage to road ride around here, although some bikers do I notice.  I have been doing laps around the access roads at Col Beatty. 
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Reply #129 - 11/26/18 at 7:45pm
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Can't really speak about the Indian Trail area.  I have several routes around my house that I ride regularly.  If you're not comfortable though, you won't enjoy it.  There is a business park in Huntersville that is very safe with bike lanes, well lit and wide roads.  Kinda far from Indian Trail though.  Most anytime you get out in the country, its better(safer, lower traffic) but you still need to be aware of traffic.  I have a very small mirror on the left side of my bar and use it a lot.  There are some good routes from WWC over towards Mount Holly that have low traffic.  Laps will work, sometimes get boring but they are effective at building stamina.
  
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Reply #130 - 11/26/18 at 7:57pm
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Trek of South Charlotte does a Sunday am ride that’s supposed to be pretty good. Check with Ang at the shop for details.
  
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Reply #131 - 11/26/18 at 11:15pm
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traildog wrote on 11/26/18 at 7:45pm:
Laps will work, sometimes get boring but they are effective at building stamina.


Yes, and while the entire set of access roads at Beatty only add up to 3.5 miles, there are a couple of modest hills.  3 or so laps and I'm toast.  Not the greatest of fun, but better than sitting at home eating Pop Tarts!
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Reply #132 - 11/29/18 at 10:49pm
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I'm going to ride Beatty black and blue tomorrow, Friday, about 10 am if anyone want's to ride.  Get one in before the rain, I hope.
  
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Reply #133 - 12/01/18 at 12:35am
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MTB4U wrote on 11/29/18 at 10:49pm:
I'm going to ride Beatty black and blue tomorrow, Friday, about 10 am if anyone want's to ride.  Get one in before the rain, I hope.

Going to Beatty r purser husley this Sunday with another guy from. Indian trail, wanna join?
  
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Reply #134 - 12/01/18 at 1:49am
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DG wrote on 12/01/18 at 12:35am:

Going to Beatty r purser husley this Sunday with another guy from. Indian trail, wanna join?


EDIT:  Looks like rain.

Sure love to, I can't go until 1 though.  Let me know if that will work.

Had Beatty all to myself today and it never rained. 
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Reply #135 - 12/01/18 at 7:22pm
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MTB4U wrote on 12/01/18 at 1:49am:


EDIT:  Looks like rain.

Sure love to, I can't go until 1 though.  Let me know if that will work.

Had Beatty all to myself today and it never rained. 

I think it is off due to rain  Angry
  
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Reply #136 - 12/02/18 at 12:21am
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DG wrote on 12/01/18 at 7:22pm:

I think it is off due to rain  Angry


Yeah, bummer.  I'm going to do a few laps on the access roads at Beatty about 1:00 just for a workout.
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Reply #137 - 12/07/18 at 10:06pm
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MTB4U wrote on 12/02/18 at 12:21am:


Yeah, bummer.  I'm going to do a few laps on the access roads at Beatty about 1:00 just for a workout.

When I will be back from Italy want to go to the was? Also are there any other slow old riders that want to race with me the half enchilada at the wwc on January 12
  
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Reply #138 - 12/09/18 at 1:21am
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DG wrote on 12/07/18 at 10:06pm:

When I will be back from Italy want to go to the was? Also are there any other slow old riders that want to race with me the half enchilada at the wwc on January 12


Sounds good.  Don't think I'm up to racing though. 
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Reply #139 - 12/09/18 at 3:54am
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MTB4U wrote on 12/09/18 at 1:21am:


Sounds good.  Don't think I'm up to racing though. 

Why not we just run as a ride who cares about placements 
  
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