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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Riding group for older or slower riders? 09/30/18 at 5:19pm	Print Post
	Is there such a group? I'm 60, new in town, been mountain biking for 18 years, still ride several times a week, and still love it. I used to be pretty good/brave/fast, but I've lost some Mojo over the years. Older bodies break more easily and don't heal as quickly, so I ride a little slower and more carefully. Any like-minded people out there want to ride?
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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #1 - 09/30/18 at 11:52pm	Print Post
	Not a group, but similar in age. I'm 65 and ride several times a week at WWC, weather permitting. Usually ride late afternoons.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #2 - 10/01/18 at 12:35am	Print Post
	Thanks for the reply, traildog. I've been wanting to try the WWC. I'd be happy to join you.
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chris Small Cog Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 283 Location: charlotte Joined: 09/22/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #3 - 10/01/18 at 10:26am	Print Post
	I plan on riding Sherman branch around 4 on Thursday if you want to join me. in the over 60 range also.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #4 - 10/01/18 at 11:40am	Print Post
	Thanks, chris! I'll see you on Thursday. That's the other place I've been wanting to try. I've only been here a few weeks and my rides so far have been only at Beatty Black and Blue, (going around the more expert manmade features).
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chris Small Cog Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 283 Location: charlotte Joined: 09/22/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #5 - 10/01/18 at 3:21pm	Print Post
	cool . red tacoma. be riding stumpjumper s/s.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #6 - 10/01/18 at 4:42pm	Print Post
	Great, thanks. I'll be in a dark grey Chevy Equinox and riding a black and green Intense Sniper. I'll PM you my cell number so we can text, if need be. -Mike
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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #7 - 10/01/18 at 8:00pm	Print Post
	I'm sixty and slow and out of shape. I'm probably way north of you. But I try to hit LNSP, every now and then

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #8 - 10/01/18 at 8:21pm	Print Post
	I think that's about an hour north of me, but it's the third place I've been wanting to try. I hear it's beautiful and would be worth the drive. Let me know when you go and I'll see if I can join. I've been cleaning, selling and packing up my home in California, then driving across country, unpacking and setting up a house in Indian Trail for most of 2018. I have not gotten much exercise, so I'm probably right there with you in being out of shape. Where did this gut come from?
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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #9 - 10/02/18 at 12:20am	Print Post
	No shame, man. At our age the important thing is not how fast you can ride. It's that you can ride. I highly recommend you check out Anne Springs in Fort Mill. There's a $5 riding fee ($49 yearly pass), but it's well worth it and some of the best maintenance in the area. I'm usually there about twice a week. Be happy to show you around. I do mornings best any day of the week.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #10 - 10/02/18 at 1:02am	Print Post
	Sounds great, let's go.

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Foster9 Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 11 Joined: 07/02/17	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #11 - 10/02/18 at 2:53am	Print Post
	Hey I just turned 62 today, I ride every Saturday and Sunday, occasionally during the week. I usually ride Sherman, LKN, Fisher, Rocky River, Rocky Branch, WWC, Poston, N Mech, couple times a yr Dupont/Pisgah or Virginia (Washington/Jefferson State forest) Im not real fast but steady, love to hook up with couple/few guys to ride regularly. Greg, Black Tundra, Trek EX8 or Santa Cruz Tallboy...

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #12 - 10/02/18 at 11:41am	Print Post
	Happy Bday Greg. I have no desire to be fast anymore, got nothing to prove, I just enjoy the riding. Let's develop a circle of guys to ride. In the meantime, I would be interested in joining you somewhere this weekend.

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Zakaraia Hermes Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 80 Joined: 04/07/17	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #13 - 10/02/18 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	You have got to start adding with to the word ride

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #14 - 10/02/18 at 2:36pm	Print Post
	Zakaraia Hermes wrote on 10/02/18 at 12:41pm: You have got to start adding with to the word ride Are you saying that you want to be notified when we ride?

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Slothzilla Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 391 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 06/28/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #15 - 10/02/18 at 6:44pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/02/18 at 11:41am: Let's develop a circle of guys to ride. I believe this is what Dr. Hermes is referring to.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #16 - 10/02/18 at 9:54pm	Print Post
	Baring any other offers for tomorrow, I'm going to ride Beatty tomorrow morning. Anyone interested in riding Beatty or maybe somewhere else?
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #17 - 10/03/18 at 6:05pm	Print Post
	chris wrote on 10/01/18 at 10:26am: I plan on riding Sherman branch around 4 on Thursday if you want to join me. in the over 60 range also. Hey chris Are we still on for Sherman at 4 tomorrow?

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #18 - 10/03/18 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	I would definitely like to hitch up with you guys sometime. I'm 60+ and an early morning rider (less traffic). On the road now but will probably start hitting the dirt towards the end of the month. I'll keep an I on this thread.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #19 - 10/03/18 at 9:35pm	Print Post
	wtacoma wrote on 10/03/18 at 8:44pm: I would definitely like to hitch up with you guys sometime. I'm 60+ and an early morning rider (less traffic). On the road now but will probably start hitting the dirt towards the end of the month. I'll keep an I on this thread. Absolutely! Keep us informed.

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chris Small Cog Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 283 Location: charlotte Joined: 09/22/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #20 - 10/04/18 at 10:37am	Print Post
	yep. I will be there. terry, it would be cool if you want to join us!

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #21 - 10/04/18 at 1:23pm	Print Post
	Yes, and anyone else too.

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #22 - 10/04/18 at 4:44pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/04/18 at 1:23pm: Yes, and anyone else too. I may have missed it but where and what time are you ridding?

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chris Small Cog Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 283 Location: charlotte Joined: 09/22/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #23 - 10/04/18 at 6:47pm	Print Post
	4 at sherman

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #24 - 10/04/18 at 7:04pm	Print Post
	Great ride today Chris. Thanks.
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chris Small Cog Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 283 Location: charlotte Joined: 09/22/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #25 - 10/05/18 at 10:41am	Print Post
	any time. enjoyed the ride

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #26 - 10/06/18 at 4:17pm	Print Post
	chris wrote on 10/04/18 at 10:37am: yep. I will be there. terry, it would be cool if you want to join us! Would have joined, but had grand daughter all last week.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #27 - 10/06/18 at 4:57pm	Print Post
	traildog wrote on 10/06/18 at 4:17pm: Would have joined, but had grand daughter all last week. Always welcome.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #28 - 10/06/18 at 5:13pm	Print Post
	Super fun ride today. Thanks Chuck and Dan. Love the WWC.
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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #29 - 10/06/18 at 10:44pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/06/18 at 5:13pm: Super fun ride today. Thanks Chuck and Dan. Love the WWC. Im glad you enjoyed the ride. Awesome day at WWC

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #30 - 10/10/18 at 2:06pm	Print Post
	Let me know when and where next time. I used to ride with Scott but it is a while I have been riding alone.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #31 - 10/10/18 at 4:14pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/10/18 at 2:06pm: Let me know when and where next time. I used to ride with Scott but it is a while I have been riding alone. No real group has really formed from this thread, but I've met and ridden with several great people individually at Sherman, WWC and Anne Springs. If you don't mind riding at a slower pace, I'd be happy meet up and ride. Let me know.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #32 - 10/10/18 at 4:57pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/10/18 at 4:14pm: No real group has really formed from this thread, but I've met and ridden with several great people individually at Sherman, WWC and Anne Springs. If you don't mind riding at a slower pace, I'd be happy meet up and ride. Let me know. If you do not mind??? ahahah i do not know other speed than slower pase. I see you are from Indian Trail as well.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #33 - 10/10/18 at 9:57pm	Print Post
	Great! Let's ride. Saturday is probably the first ridable day. Let me know when you are available.
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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #34 - 10/11/18 at 2:10pm	Print Post
	Concord area, also, looking for some folks to ride with. Many times I ride during the week as I am mostly retired. Ridden most of the area trails over the last 20 + years, but some health issues and age crept up. Many of my riding buddies have either given it up or moved out of area. Jeff F.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #35 - 10/11/18 at 2:39pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/10/18 at 9:57pm: Great! Let's ride. Saturday is probably the first ridable day. Let me know when you are available. This Saturday hopefully the conditions will be good. Mornings on week end are better as afternoons during the week. What about the trail in Matthews?

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #36 - 10/11/18 at 2:41pm	Print Post
	flynfink wrote on 10/11/18 at 2:10pm: Concord area, also, looking for some folks to ride with. Many times I ride during the week as I am mostly retired. Ridden most of the area trails over the last 20 + years, but some health issues and age crept up. Many of my riding buddies have either given it up or moved out of area. Jeff F. Let me know where you like to go or if you want to come to the South East side

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #37 - 10/11/18 at 3:02pm	Print Post
	flynfink wrote on 10/11/18 at 2:10pm: Concord area, also, looking for some folks to ride with. Many times I ride during the week as I am mostly retired. Ridden most of the area trails over the last 20 + years, but some health issues and age crept up. Many of my riding buddies have either given it up or moved out of area. Jeff F. Could meet at Sherman Branch, which looks like it's halfway between Concord and Indian Trail. (on the TT map at least) For me, it's been fear of getting hurt and this gut that has been creeping up.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #38 - 10/11/18 at 3:04pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/11/18 at 2:39pm: This Saturday hopefully the conditions will be good. Mornings on week end are better as afternoons during the week. What about the trail in Matthews? I'm newly retired, so anytime is good for me. Love the mornings, but afternoons will be fine too since it looks like it is finally cooling down a bit.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #39 - 10/11/18 at 3:13pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/11/18 at 3:02pm: Could meet at Sherman Branch, which looks like it's halfway between Concord and Indian Trail. (on the TT map at least) For me, it's been fear of getting hurt and this gut that has been creeping up. Getting hurt?

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #40 - 10/11/18 at 4:01pm	Print Post
	If you guys ride Sat. AM I would like to join you.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #41 - 10/11/18 at 5:48pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/11/18 at 3:13pm: Getting hurt? Got hurt a number of years ago when I was going too fast and took a tumble. Plus, now I'm 60, things break easier and heal more slowly, so I don't want to do that again. Mostly though, I enjoy my ride more when I go at slower pace, taking time to enjoy the experience.
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #42 - 10/11/18 at 5:50pm	Print Post
	Big Chuck wrote on 10/11/18 at 4:01pm: If you guys ride Sat. AM I would like to join you. Absolutely, let's go.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #43 - 10/11/18 at 6:03pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/11/18 at 5:50pm: Absolutely, let's go. Which one? My suggestions as usual are Ballantyne District Park. Nice easy, new addition a little bit more technical but overall nice. Matthews Purser Hulsey, old portion nice and with a lot of ups and downs. New addition nice and for now has two directions. (what I like of this trail is that there is hardly anyone) Open to other suggestions of course what time?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #44 - 10/11/18 at 10:18pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/11/18 at 6:03pm: Which one? My suggestions as usual are Ballantyne District Park. Nice easy, new addition a little bit more technical but overall nice. Matthews Purser Hulsey, old portion nice and with a lot of ups and downs. New addition nice and for now has two directions. (what I like of this trail is that there is hardly anyone) Open to other suggestions of course what time? Anne Springs has been my favorite so far, but I'm up for giving Ballantyne DP a go. How does 9AM on Saturday sound? I don't know anything about Ballantyne. Big Chuck, are you interested in riding there?
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #45 - 10/12/18 at 12:15am	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/11/18 at 10:18pm: Anne Springs has been my favorite so far, but I'm up for giving Ballantyne DP a go. How does 9AM on Saturday sound? I don't know anything about Ballantyne. Big Chuck, are you interested in riding there? I normally park near the soccer fields and the pavilion. It it not too far from the start/end point . I have a black jeep and 9 is fine.

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #46 - 10/12/18 at 1:30am	Print Post
	If you guys wouldn’t mind I’d be happy to show you the trails at BDP. I live apx 2 blocks from there so I’ll just ride over. I have a black Trek Fuel EX and will meet you over by the soccer fields as described before. One caveat, this will be my first ride after collar bone surgery so no guarantees on pace. With the new loop we have about 3.5 to 4 miles of nice bluish green trails. Some very good flow sections that I think you guys will appreciate.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #47 - 10/12/18 at 1:57am	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 10/12/18 at 1:30am: If you guys wouldn’t mind I’d be happy to show you the trails at BDP. I live apx 2 blocks from there so I’ll just ride over. I have a black Trek Fuel EX and will meet you over by the soccer fields as described before. One caveat, this will be my first ride after collar bone surgery so no guarantees on pace. With the new loop we have about 3.5 to 4 miles of nice bluish green trails. Some very good flow sections that I think you guys will appreciate. Great, glad to have you. Collar bones get broken in bike crashes often, is that what happened?
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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #48 - 10/12/18 at 2:21pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/11/18 at 3:02pm: Could meet at Sherman Branch, which looks like it's halfway between Concord and Indian Trail. (on the TT map at least) For me, it's been fear of getting hurt and this gut that has been creeping up. Know SB well. Maybe next week in the AM. Have Grandkid duty this weekend and probably next/

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #49 - 10/12/18 at 5:00pm	Print Post
	See you tomorrow morning at 9 am at BDP, I have a black jeep and black Cannondale

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #50 - 10/12/18 at 6:48pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/12/18 at 5:00pm: See you tomorrow morning at 9 am at BDP, I have a black jeep and black Cannondale Ok, I'm in a Chevy Equinox (compact SUV) that is dark grey, almost black. I'll be riding a black and green Intense Sniper. I'll wear my black and blue Panthers hat. See you at 9. Anyone else want to join?
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #51 - 10/12/18 at 6:52pm	Print Post
	flynfink wrote on 10/12/18 at 2:21pm: Know SB well. Maybe next week in the AM. Have Grandkid duty this weekend and probably next/ Oh yeah, I know grand kid duty, and I love it. I moved out here from California partly to do just that. I'm newly retired and looking to ride anytime, so let me know when you can go. Warning: I'm an OK rider with lots of experience, but I've gotten kind of slow over the years.

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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #52 - 10/12/18 at 8:06pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/12/18 at 6:52pm: I'm an OK rider with lots of experience, but I've gotten kind of slow over the years. same here.

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dave mac Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 46 Location: nc Joined: 02/10/10	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #53 - 10/12/18 at 11:32pm	Print Post
	fyi the trail has a massive tree down on the techincal side before the switch backs. also another tree down near the entrance across from the street of the shed entrance. Just walked the dog there tonight trails look fairly dried out considering. Did not check the flowy section

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #54 - 10/13/18 at 12:23am	Print Post
	dave mac wrote on 10/12/18 at 11:32pm: fyi the trail has a massive tree down on the techincal side before the switch backs. also another tree down near the entrance across from the street of the shed entrance. Just walked the dog there tonight trails look fairly dried out considering. Did not check the flowy section Yikes! I don't mind carrying my bike over a fallen tree, but I wonder if the park will even be open tomorrow. Let's check back here tomorrow at about 8am.

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #55 - 10/13/18 at 12:24am	Print Post
	I wish I could make it but I have a wedding tomorrow. Enjoy your ride.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #56 - 10/13/18 at 1:29am	Print Post
	dave mac wrote on 10/12/18 at 11:32pm: fyi the trail has a massive tree down on the techincal side before the switch backs. also another tree down near the entrance across from the street of the shed entrance. Just walked the dog there tonight trails look fairly dried out considering. Did not check the flowy section What are the conditions of the green segment?

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #57 - 10/13/18 at 2:19am	Print Post
	Totally on point as to the collar bone. Was planning on hitting Beech Mt the first weekend in Sept and broke the collar bone on a training ride the day before. Damn road bikes! One month since putting in 7 screws as of this Thursday. Time to celebrate and do some riding. Haven’t been on the trails lately but the neighborhood has dried out very well. My backyard has hero dirt tonight and is less than a mile away. I’ll check the web site tomorrow am at 8 and let’s see what’s posted. Cheers Jeff

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worker-rider In The Loop Offline Posts: 960 Location: concord nc Joined: 12/18/04	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #58 - 10/13/18 at 2:32am	Print Post
	I'm in see you at 9. The TC would like to know what is down where so he can get it cleaned up and open. Scouting for Louis.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #59 - 10/13/18 at 11:11am	Print Post
	OK, at 9:00, I'm meeting DG, and anyone else who is joining, by the soccer fields and the pavilion. No idea where those actually are, never been there, hope I can find them. I'm in a dark grey, almost black, Chevy Equinox small SUV. I'll be wearing a black and blue Panthers hat. My bike is a black Intense Sniper.
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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #60 - 10/13/18 at 12:09pm	Print Post
	FYI the road has several turns going in, just keep going and you will come to a right hand turn when you get to the back of the Y. You will see a large pavilion and parking lot over there. Go ahead and take it and you should see us.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #61 - 10/13/18 at 12:17pm	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 10/13/18 at 12:09pm: FYI the road has several turns going in, just keep going and you will come to a right hand turn when you get to the back of the Y. You will see a large pavilion and parking lot over there. Go ahead and take it and you should see us. Leaving in10-15

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #62 - 10/13/18 at 4:10pm	Print Post
	Guys was a pleasure riding with all of you, also great tech advices.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #63 - 10/13/18 at 4:58pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/13/18 at 4:10pm: Guys was a pleasure riding with all of you, also great tech advices. Agree, it was a great time. Let's ride again soon.

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #64 - 10/13/18 at 9:59pm	Print Post
	I’m in as well. That was a lot of fun. Thanks for letting me tag along. Cheers Jeff

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #65 - 10/14/18 at 12:13am	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 10/13/18 at 9:59pm: I’m in as well. That was a lot of fun. Thanks for letting me tag along. Cheers Jeff Absolutely. Any repercussions on the healed up collar bone?
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #66 - 10/14/18 at 11:53am	Print Post
	I might and I stress might go this afternoon that purser husley in Matthews this afternoon. I will post time and address by noon if I finalize it.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #67 - 10/14/18 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	I will be. At purser husley park at 4:30 pm circa 13201 Phillips Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 pm me if you come so I leave you with my cell phone

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #68 - 10/14/18 at 6:52pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/14/18 at 6:32pm: I will be. At purser husley park at 4:30 pm circa 13201 Phillips Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 pm me if you come so I leave you with my cell phone I can't go this afternoon due to family obligations,
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #69 - 10/14/18 at 6:59pm	Print Post
	Tomorrow is a working day!

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #70 - 10/14/18 at 7:16pm	Print Post
	OK, sorry. Being retired, I don't think about those things anymore. I can ride weekday evenings too.
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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #71 - 10/15/18 at 1:36am	Print Post
	So far so good on the collar bone. At this point just sticking to green level stuff so I can get some cardio and muscle back. So long as I keep it rubber side down I think I’ll be ok. Traveling this week for work; but may try some blue level trails this weekend.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #72 - 10/15/18 at 1:22pm	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 10/15/18 at 1:36am: So far so good on the collar bone. At this point just sticking to green level stuff so I can get some cardio and muscle back. So long as I keep it rubber side down I think I’ll be ok. Traveling this week for work; but may try some blue level trails this weekend. Hope to get back my bike by the weekend. Yesterday a piece of wood got in my rear wheel and broke the derailer. You might have heard me shouting.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #73 - 10/15/18 at 8:42pm	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 10/15/18 at 1:36am: So far so good on the collar bone. At this point just sticking to green level stuff so I can get some cardio and muscle back. So long as I keep it rubber side down I think I’ll be ok. Traveling this week for work; but may try some blue level trails this weekend. Glad to hear the collar bone is good. I'll be traveling as well, until November 6. Let's ride again after that. Rode Anne Springs today and planning to ride Beatty Black and Blue tomorrow early.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #74 - 10/15/18 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/15/18 at 1:22pm: Hope to get back my bike by the weekend. Yesterday a piece of wood got in my rear wheel and broke the derailer. You might have heard me shouting. Sorry about the derailleur issues. I hope it's not too costly. I'm out of town from this Saturday until Nov 6, I'd love to ride with you guys again after that.
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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #75 - 10/15/18 at 10:20pm	Print Post
	anyone for Sherman Branch maybe 10:30 Tuesday AM (tomorrow)? Jeff F.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #76 - 10/15/18 at 11:01pm	Print Post
	flynfink wrote on 10/15/18 at 10:20pm: anyone for Sherman Branch maybe 10:30 Tuesday AM (tomorrow)? Jeff F. Hey Jeff, I'll meet you at Sherman at 10:30. I'll be in a dark grey, almost black, Chevy Equinox SUV. I'll be riding a black and green Intense Sniper. -Mike

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #77 - 10/15/18 at 11:16pm	Print Post
	flynfink wrote on 10/15/18 at 10:20pm: anyone for Sherman Branch maybe 10:30 Tuesday AM (tomorrow)? Jeff F. Enjoy your ride with mtb

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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #78 - 10/16/18 at 12:12am	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 10/15/18 at 11:01pm: Hey Jeff, I'll meet you at Sherman at 10:30. I'll be in a dark grey, almost black, Chevy Equinox SUV. I'll be riding a black and green Intense Sniper. -Mike Cool. Blueish Ridgline, black cannondale. Grey goatee red helmet.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #79 - 10/16/18 at 4:53pm	Print Post
	Going to WWC about 5 today. Probably do about 1.5 hours to avoid the dark if anyone wants to join.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #80 - 10/16/18 at 5:17pm	Print Post
	traildog wrote on 10/16/18 at 4:53pm: Going to WWC about 5 today. Probably do about 1.5 hours to avoid the dark if anyone wants to join. Got my bike in the shop but next time I might join

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #81 - 10/19/18 at 2:05am	Print Post
	Hope to be at WWC Friday by 5pm. If I can go earlier, I'll post it here.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #82 - 10/19/18 at 12:48pm	Print Post
	If my wife does not find me chores who is up to ride?

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Foster9 Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 11 Joined: 07/02/17	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #83 - 10/21/18 at 1:43pm	Print Post
	Anyone riding WWC today? heading there soon, should be there around 10:30-11:00, going to ride East Main and maybe Academy also hear theirs a new trail open? Greg, Black Tundra / Black Trek EX8

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #84 - 10/21/18 at 1:49pm	Print Post
	Later this afternoon, near 4 pm, I'll be at WWC.

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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #85 - 10/22/18 at 10:38pm	Print Post
	ride Tuesday maybe 11 AM? PM me. Jeff F. Concord, NC

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #86 - 10/23/18 at 2:15am	Print Post
	Can't make 11, but I will be out at WWC about 5

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #87 - 10/23/18 at 10:46am	Print Post
	Would love to ride safe but time is an issue since I live in Indian trail. Maybe this Saturday morning?

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flynfink Newbie Offline Posts: 24 Location: Concord, NC Joined: 06/07/02	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #88 - 10/23/18 at 1:09pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 10/23/18 at 10:46am: Would love to ride safe but time is an issue since I live in Indian trail. Maybe this Saturday morning? Weekends are tough, Don't have an open weekend until Dec.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #89 - 10/23/18 at 5:37pm	Print Post
	Saturday is good for me. Usually ride the road on Saturday morning, but I can do the woods.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #90 - 10/24/18 at 8:29pm	Print Post
	I'm out of town until Nov 6, but I'm down for any MTB rides after that.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #91 - 10/26/18 at 12:51pm	Print Post
	traildog wrote on 10/23/18 at 5:37pm: Saturday is good for me. Usually ride the road on Saturday morning, but I can do the woods. I have waited to see the weather it looks like no ride for tomorrow. But if you do not mind I will take your availability for next time. Thanks David

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #92 - 10/26/18 at 2:16pm	Print Post
	Looks like the road for sure on Saturday. Probably won't be in the woods again until Tuesday. Night rides are good too!

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Foster9 Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 11 Joined: 07/02/17	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #93 - 10/28/18 at 2:00pm	Print Post
	LKN is open, heading there this afternoon, gonna ride Hardtail on Wildlife, Fallstown and Fox anyone going?

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #94 - 10/29/18 at 1:58am	Print Post
	WWC shows open. I'll be there about 5pm on Monday.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #95 - 10/31/18 at 12:25pm	Print Post
	I'll be riding WWC today. Start time is open right now, probably not before noon, but definitely by 2.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #96 - 10/31/18 at 12:48pm	Print Post
	traildog wrote on 10/31/18 at 12:25pm: I'll be riding WWC today. Start time is open right now, probably not before noon, but definitely by 2. Too far for me to come over for lunch time! I wish I could

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #97 - 11/01/18 at 5:32pm	Print Post
	Going to Purser Hulsey or Colonel Beatty between 4:30 to 5 pm. who wants to join?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #98 - 11/19/18 at 2:10am	Print Post
	I'm back from California and looking to ride almost anytime. Anybody up for having a slow poke join you at WWC, Sherman, Beatty, Anne Springs or …?

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #99 - 11/19/18 at 2:59pm	Print Post
	If you guys are riding between Wednesday and Sunday I’d like to tag along. I’ll keep an eye open here for locations and times.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #100 - 11/19/18 at 3:38pm	Print Post
	NC Kingsting wrote on 11/19/18 at 2:59pm: If you guys are riding between Wednesday and Sunday I’d like to tag along. I’ll keep an eye open here for locations and times. For sure! where to?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #101 - 11/19/18 at 5:44pm	Print Post
	How about Beatty tomorrow sometime? I'm in for riding this weekend DG, if that's all you have time for. Being retired, my schedule is open.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #102 - 11/19/18 at 7:35pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 11/19/18 at 5:44pm: How about Beatty tomorrow sometime? I'm in for riding this weekend DG, if that's all you have time for. Being retired, my schedule is open. Maybe I can do after 4:00 pm tomorrow

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #103 - 11/19/18 at 7:47pm	Print Post
	Sure, let me know. Kingsting, you are welcome too. Anyone else?

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #104 - 11/20/18 at 1:44am	Print Post
	Would love to be there but I’m afraid work has other plans. You guys nterested for a ride Wednesday? How about Springs or Renni if it’s open?
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #105 - 11/20/18 at 4:20am	Print Post
	Yeah, been to Anne Springs twice since I moved out here and it's one of my favs. Never been to Renaissance. I'm open to Wednesday. Stay in touch.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #106 - 11/20/18 at 6:36pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 11/19/18 at 7:47pm: Sure, let me know. Kingsting, you are welcome too. Anyone else? Not able to make it today sorry!

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #107 - 11/21/18 at 1:35am	Print Post
	Thinking Ann Springs at 11 if they are open and Beatty if not. Anybody up for a ride?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #108 - 11/21/18 at 1:49am	Print Post
	I'll meet you there at 11. We have to call Anne Springs to find out if they are open, right?

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #109 - 11/21/18 at 2:22am	Print Post
	Correct. First one with an answer post up here?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #110 - 11/21/18 at 2:54am	Print Post
	OK, will do. Anyone else free to join?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #111 - 11/21/18 at 12:05pm	Print Post
	Anne Springs is open.

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #112 - 11/21/18 at 12:13pm	Print Post
	Beat me to it early riser. See you there at 11 and hope some of the other guys can make it as well.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #113 - 11/21/18 at 12:49pm	Print Post
	OK, meet in the first parking lot past the guard shack off of 104 Adventure Rd? Warning: I guess I'm pretty slow. Didn't think I was until I started riding with locals around here and found they often have to wait for me. I'll be in a dark grey, almost black, Chevy Equinox SUV and it will have a black and green Intense Sniper on the back.
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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #114 - 11/21/18 at 12:54pm	Print Post
	Any chance we can push it back to 1:00? I have the gas company coming out and they are being vague on times. Most likely not a problem but just in case ..... if it doesn’t work just let me know and I’ll figure out a way to make 11:00 work. No worries on pace. We will take it easy and enjoy the ride. I drive a grey C300 and have a black Fuel Ex. We met a while back at Ballantyne so I should be able to find you no problem. Cheers Jeff
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #115 - 11/21/18 at 1:21pm	Print Post
	Great Jeff, I think I didn't remember your screen name. Sure, 1:00 is fine. Plenty of time to ride starting at 1, but I will have to shove off fairly quickly afterward.
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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #116 - 11/21/18 at 2:25pm	Print Post
	Thanks for understanding. See ya there at 1:00.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #117 - 11/21/18 at 4:27pm	Print Post
	All good.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #118 - 11/21/18 at 9:26pm	Print Post
	. Anybody want to ride somewhere on Friday? Anne Springs was fun today. Weather was fantastic, perfect riding temperature. Trails were mostly dry, with only a few short muddy spots. Thanks Jeff.
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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #119 - 11/22/18 at 1:43am	Print Post
	I'm sure I'll be riding WWC on Friday. Gonna be cool all day, little warmer after noon. Hope to ride WWC Thursday too, later around 3.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #120 - 11/22/18 at 2:36am	Print Post
	WWC might be good.

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #121 - 11/22/18 at 3:17pm	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #122 - 11/22/18 at 3:41pm	Print Post
	I can ride WWC anytime tomorrow, Friday, between 10am and 2pm.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #123 - 11/23/18 at 1:06am	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #124 - 11/23/18 at 1:39am	Print Post
	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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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #125 - 11/23/18 at 2:24am	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #126 - 11/23/18 at 2:29am	Print Post
	OK, Ill look for that. I sent you a PM with my cell number just in case.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #127 - 11/25/18 at 2:54am	Print Post
	Looks like a road ride Sunday

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #128 - 11/26/18 at 10:52am	Print Post
	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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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #129 - 11/26/18 at 7:45pm	Print Post
	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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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #130 - 11/26/18 at 7:57pm	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #131 - 11/26/18 at 11:15pm	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #132 - 11/29/18 at 10:49pm	Print Post
	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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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #133 - 12/01/18 at 12:35am	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #134 - 12/01/18 at 1:49am	Print Post
	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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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #135 - 12/01/18 at 7:22pm	Print Post
	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

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #136 - 12/02/18 at 12:21am	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/01/18 at 7:22pm: I think it is off due to rain 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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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #137 - 12/07/18 at 10:06pm	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #138 - 12/09/18 at 1:21am	Print Post
	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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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #139 - 12/09/18 at 3:54am	Print Post
	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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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #140 - 12/09/18 at 12:06pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/09/18 at 3:54am: Why not we just run as a ride who cares about placements Hmm, maybe then.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #141 - 12/09/18 at 6:17pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/09/18 at 12:06pm: Hmm, maybe then. Excellent we might be three slow riders

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #142 - 12/09/18 at 9:34pm	Print Post
	Is this the "Whole Enchilada"" race, 40 - 50 miles? (gulp)

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #143 - 12/09/18 at 10:44pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/09/18 at 9:34pm: Is this the "Whole Enchilada"" race, 40 - 50 miles? (gulp) No we will do the half are you crazy the whole???

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #144 - 12/10/18 at 1:12am	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/09/18 at 10:44pm: No we will do the half are you crazy the whole??? Not crazy, but I thought you were.
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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #145 - 12/10/18 at 1:37am	Print Post
	You guys need my trainer. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #146 - 12/10/18 at 4:06pm	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 12/10/18 at 1:37am: You guys need my trainer. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) LOL that is why

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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #147 - 12/11/18 at 1:30am	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/10/18 at 4:06pm: LOL that is why You prefer Yoga? Just follow along. When you can do this, you're ready. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'll have to say.. Some things are worth riding 40-50 miles for. Maybe more. In my opinion, a high end coffee mug aint one of them.
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #148 - 12/11/18 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 12/11/18 at 1:30am: You prefer Yoga? (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'll have to say.. Some things are worth riding 40-50 miles for. Maybe more. In my opinion, a high end coffee mug aint one of them. Yeah, I like having t-shirts of those kind of things. A coffee mug? Meh, no thanks.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #149 - 12/11/18 at 2:01pm	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 12/11/18 at 1:30am: You prefer Yoga? Just follow along. When you can do this, you're ready. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'll have to say.. Some things are worth riding 40-50 miles for. Maybe more. In my opinion, a high end coffee mug aint one of them. My personal yoga instructor is (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: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #150 - 12/11/18 at 6:23pm	Print Post
	Cool. I think I can handle that. I'll check it out. Full splits? Haha ha. Nope. I just watch the other stuff for inspiration. Some of these girls are bad to the bone.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #151 - 12/13/18 at 8:07am	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 12/11/18 at 6:23pm: Cool. I think I can handle that. I'll check it out. Full splits? Haha ha. Nope. I just watch the other stuff for inspiration. Some of these girls are bad to the bone. It seems that they only do this....

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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #152 - 12/17/18 at 2:56pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/13/18 at 8:07am: It seems that they only do this.... Nope. Explain that schitt. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #153 - 12/17/18 at 10:08pm	Print Post
	Now that's just creepy.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #154 - 12/17/18 at 10:10pm	Print Post
	IntheBush wrote on 12/17/18 at 2:56pm: Nope. Explain that schitt. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) One in a million and i bet he does not do any endurance sport lol

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #155 - 12/17/18 at 10:13pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/17/18 at 10:08pm: Now that's just creepy. here is cold like &^&^ and no time yet to ride.... still going to do the half enchillada

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #156 - 12/18/18 at 12:03am	Print Post
	We've had wet trails so no MTB for close to 2 weeks, so you're not missing much here.
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IntheBush Big Ring Offline Posts: 2031 Location: South of the border Joined: 10/30/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #157 - 12/18/18 at 12:10am	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/17/18 at 10:10pm: One in a million and i bet he does not do any endurance sport lol I'd say that kind of flexibility is an endurance sport. It's sort of like watching Alex Honnold rock climb. Makes you just want to take your toys and go home. His mother says when he was a young child, his natural flexibility would startle strangers on the bus and when he was being fitted for shoes. That's just something you're born with I guess.
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SundayRidesOver Newbie Offline It's All Downhill From Here! Posts: 11 Joined: 10/10/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #158 - 12/20/18 at 4:04am	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/17/18 at 10:13pm: here is cold like &^&^ and no time yet to ride.... still going to do the half enchillada Hey DG, the course map is now out on the Event Page.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #159 - 12/20/18 at 2:08pm	Print Post
	I've been trying to get into better shape for it, DG, but it's been difficult with all the rain we've had.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #160 - 12/21/18 at 12:36pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/20/18 at 2:08pm: I've been trying to get into better shape for it, DG, but it's been difficult with all the rain we've had. Me too, here it is snowy and cold. But I will try it anyway. I will go slower than usual for sure

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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #161 - 12/21/18 at 3:29pm	Print Post
	So I went for some tests because I was getting out of breath a lot , in instances where I usually did not get out of breath. I got diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. And the recommendation my doctor gave me ,was to keep riding, but when I got out of breath. To stop and catch my breath, instead of trying to push through it. So I've been doing that all summer. I've sort of reached a pinnacle where all I can do, is just try to lose some weight and enjoy being outside on my bike. But now, nobody wants to ride with mw, because I have to stop a lot

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SundayRidesOver Newbie Offline It's All Downhill From Here! Posts: 11 Joined: 10/10/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #162 - 12/21/18 at 4:17pm	Print Post
	Impaler 58 wrote on 12/21/18 at 3:29pm: So I went for some tests because I was getting out of breath a lot , in instances where I usually did not get out of breath. I got diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. And the recommendation my doctor gave me ,was to keep riding, but when I got out of breath. To stop and catch my breath, instead of trying to push through it. So I've been doing that all summer. I've sort of reached a pinnacle where all I can do, is just try to lose some weight and enjoy being outside on my bike. But now, nobody wants to ride with mw, because I have to stop a lot Douglas, do you only ride MTB? Just wondering if you have the same thing when riding on the road. I know I don't get out of breath nearly as bad on the road.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #163 - 12/21/18 at 5:42pm	Print Post
	Impaler 58 wrote on 12/21/18 at 3:29pm: So I went for some tests because I was getting out of breath a lot , in instances where I usually did not get out of breath. I got diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. And the recommendation my doctor gave me ,was to keep riding, but when I got out of breath. To stop and catch my breath, instead of trying to push through it. So I've been doing that all summer. I've sort of reached a pinnacle where all I can do, is just try to lose some weight and enjoy being outside on my bike. But now, nobody wants to ride with mw, because I have to stop a lot I don't mind. I like to stop, catch my breath, and take in the beauty of NC trails.
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Ridefour15 Little Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 509 Location: Charlotte/Pineville, NC Joined: 11/18/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #164 - 12/23/18 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	SundayRidesOver wrote on 12/21/18 at 4:17pm: Douglas, do you only ride MTB? Just wondering if you have the same thing when riding on the road. I know I don't get out of breath nearly as bad on the road. Same here. I'm a lifelong asthmatic, and the steady pace of road riding suits me well. I still love mountain biking but the harder efforts, such as an intense/steep climb, really take the wind out of me and I have to often stop or just pedal realllly slowly once I get to the top to get my breathing back to normal. Over the last few years my road riding has increased significantly while my mountain biking saddle time has dropped, but I've found the consistent road riding has actually made mountain biking easier on my lungs.

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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #165 - 12/24/18 at 12:36am	Print Post
	It is more of a hard effort kind of thing. When I try to ride with a group, a social pace always turns out to be a little more. So when I rode bike, if I take a nice slow pace I'm ok. But hit a hill, I'm sorta done for. I used to love to climb, especially when road cycling. Now it seems to be getting worse. I like mountain biking because of the lack of automotive traffic. I was on the Itusi today. When I hit a climb and got winded,I jumped off the bike and walked. Seemed to help in covering more ground. This thing has really snuck up on me. Just last spring, I could do the whole Wildlife section with little discomfort. Now, I get so winded and get coughing fits. That I look for shortcuts to quit early😥
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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #166 - 12/24/18 at 10:08am	Print Post
	I never realized how being overwight affects being on the bike. So how do I lose weight biking, when I get so winded. Is it alright to go out and do a low amount of miles until some weight loss starts happening?

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #167 - 12/24/18 at 5:23pm	Print Post
	Gotta limit the caloric intake to take weight off or increase activity to burn it off. I do both, but this time of year, its really tough. Too much rich food and lots of rain make it hard to get on the bike enough. I hate trainers, rollers, but they do work. Just can't stay on them long enough.

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SundayRidesOver Newbie Offline It's All Downhill From Here! Posts: 11 Joined: 10/10/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #168 - 12/25/18 at 3:14am	Print Post
	Impaler 58 wrote on 12/24/18 at 10:08am: I never realized how being overwight affects being on the bike. So how do I lose weight biking, when I get so winded. Is it alright to go out and do a low amount of miles until some weight loss starts happening? DOUGLAS: You may want to consider an eBike. I test rode one today at Performance and was impressed.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #169 - 12/25/18 at 1:09pm	Print Post
	SundayRidesOver wrote on 12/25/18 at 3:14am: DOUGLAS: You may want to consider an eBike. I test rode one today at Performance and was impressed. I actually have an e-bike that I used as a second car to commute to work in California. Never tried one on the trails, but I'm sure it would be a great help if you are having health issues. They're not cheap though.
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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #170 - 12/25/18 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	Hard to lose weight over the holidays.
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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #171 - 12/26/18 at 10:35am	Print Post
	Can't afford a E-Bike at the moment. But there on my radar. May have to wait 2-5 years

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #172 - 12/28/18 at 3:58pm	Print Post
	Impaler 58 wrote on 12/26/18 at 10:35am: Can't afford a E-Bike at the moment. But there on my radar. May have to wait 2-5 years Can't afford or scared of hate messages from e-bikes haters?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #173 - 12/28/18 at 6:14pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/28/18 at 3:58pm: Can't afford or scared of hate messages from e-bikes haters? When I used an e-bike to commute to work in California, the lycra clad, bike racer dudes used to yell at me. But who cares?
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #174 - 12/28/18 at 9:06pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/28/18 at 6:14pm: When I used an e-bike to commute to work in California, the lycra clad, bike racer dudes used to yell at me. But who cares? Then they use hidden ones in their bikes... I personally dislike haters/trolls/followers etc. They are against just because it is cool. In Italy every race has an ebike group. Of course you get pissed when you struggle and they pass you at full speed but at the end they race their own peers.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #175 - 12/28/18 at 9:12pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/28/18 at 6:14pm: When I used an e-bike to commute to work in California, the lycra clad, bike racer dudes used to yell at me. But who cares? If sunday we have open trails do you want to go riding? i need to get a little bit ready.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #176 - 12/28/18 at 10:04pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 12/28/18 at 9:12pm: If sunday we have open trails do you want to go riding? i need to get a little bit ready. Sure! I can ride in the afternoon on Sunday. If it's too wet, I plan to do laps on the access roads at Beatty.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #177 - 12/30/18 at 1:03pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 12/28/18 at 10:04pm: Sure! I can ride in the afternoon on Sunday. If it's too wet, I plan to do laps on the access roads at Beatty. Looks like access roads is the only solution. I will on my mobile so we can decide what time to meet.

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #178 - 01/27/19 at 2:08pm	Print Post
	I’m on the slower side (about 7 mph avg) and usually end up riding alone, mostly for that reason. Always down to meet new riding buddies tho

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #179 - 01/27/19 at 6:22pm	Print Post
	Greg E wrote on 01/27/19 at 2:08pm: I’m on the slower side (about 7 mph avg) and usually end up riding alone, mostly for that reason. Always down to meet new riding buddies tho That sounds just like me. I enjoy the ride more when I take my time anyway.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #180 - 02/07/19 at 9:10pm	Print Post
	Greg E wrote on 01/27/19 at 2:08pm: I’m on the slower side (about 7 mph avg) and usually end up riding alone, mostly for that reason. Always down to meet new riding buddies tho Where do you normally ride? which area do you live?

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #181 - 02/07/19 at 11:36pm	Print Post
	I live in Mint Hill, ride Anne Springs, Sherman, LNSP, and Beatty mostly. Purser once in a while, and just been to Fisher recently.

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #182 - 02/08/19 at 8:09pm	Print Post
	Anyone riding Sunday early am?

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #183 - 02/09/19 at 2:37am	Print Post
	Going out tomorrow afternoon, location to be determined. Maybe BYT?

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #184 - 02/13/19 at 1:49am	Print Post
	I've been laid up, sick but I'm ready to ride again...and of course, it starts raining.

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #185 - 02/15/19 at 2:05am	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 02/13/19 at 1:49am: I've been laid up, sick but I'm ready to ride again...and of course, it starts raining. I've had the crap for months, laid up sick and it rains every day. I've not been on my bike since Dec but tomorrow is a new day. Taking an "old man ride some time tomorrow if anyone wants to join me

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #186 - 02/15/19 at 8:38pm	Print Post
	DG and I are going to Purser Husley around 4:30. You are welcome with us. Anyone else too.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #187 - 02/20/19 at 10:25pm	Print Post
	Big Chuck wrote on 02/15/19 at 2:05am: I've had the crap for months, laid up sick and it rains every day. I've not been on my bike since Dec but tomorrow is a new day. Taking an "old man ride some time tomorrow if anyone wants to join me , Sorry to hear about your sickness, man it's been a bad year for that. Like you said, rain and sickness together is a bad combo.

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #188 - 03/21/19 at 12:22pm	Print Post
	I’m planning to go to Anne Springs this Sat about 9:30 if anyone wants to join, I usually ride all loops

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #189 - 03/22/19 at 8:46pm	Print Post
	I'm planning on being there too, starting closer to 7:30 though.

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bps Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 3 Joined: 04/01/19	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #190 - 04/13/19 at 2:10am	Print Post
	Hope this thread doesn't die. I'm 63, and haven't been on a mountain bike in about 25 years. Looking to get back into biking with a mountain bike. I'll be slow to lack of fitness and age, but I'm a kid at heart and can't wait to ride again. A buddy of mine has been into mountain biking for a while came up from Atlanta, and let me ride a couple of his bikes at Poston earlier this week. He's let me borrow an old hard tail 26, but I expect to buy my own bike soon. I can ride to Ballantyne District Park from my home for evening rides, but would be very interested in finding other slow riders to ride with wherever. Very bummed the weekend looks to be wet.

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traildog Big Ring Offline warning! SS carrier Posts: 1284 Joined: 05/12/05	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #191 - 04/13/19 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	Never too late to start! I'm 66 and still riding, but you have to be patient. I've been at it for 20+ years now. I ride WWC primarily just because its close and lots of variety. Rocky Branch is fun and Poston is tough. Usually ride evenings.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #192 - 04/13/19 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	bps wrote on 04/13/19 at 2:10am: Hope this thread doesn't die. I'm 63, and haven't been on a mountain bike in about 25 years. Looking to get back into biking with a mountain bike. I'll be slow to lack of fitness and age, but I'm a kid at heart and can't wait to ride again. A buddy of mine has been into mountain biking for a while came up from Atlanta, and let me ride a couple of his bikes at Poston earlier this week. He's let me borrow an old hard tail 26, but I expect to buy my own bike soon. I can ride to Ballantyne District Park from my home for evening rides, but would be very interested in finding other slow riders to ride with wherever. Very bummed the weekend looks to be wet. South Charlotte as well . You can join us when we go out.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #193 - 04/20/19 at 12:39am	Print Post
	bps wrote on 04/13/19 at 2:10am: Hope this thread doesn't die. I'm 63, and haven't been on a mountain bike in about 25 years. Looking to get back into biking with a mountain bike. I'll be slow to lack of fitness and age, but I'm a kid at heart and can't wait to ride again. A buddy of mine has been into mountain biking for a while came up from Atlanta, and let me ride a couple of his bikes at Poston earlier this week. He's let me borrow an old hard tail 26, but I expect to buy my own bike soon. I can ride to Ballantyne District Park from my home for evening rides, but would be very interested in finding other slow riders to ride with wherever. Very bummed the weekend looks to be wet. As DG said, you are welcome to join us. We have no expectations of speed or ability and a beginner should have little trouble riding with us. The constant rain has made it difficult to ride, seems like it rains every time the trails begin to dry out enough to ride. Fortunately, warmer temperatures will begin to dry the trails more quickly.
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bps Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 3 Joined: 04/01/19	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #194 - 04/25/19 at 1:32am	Print Post
	Just bought a bike and should pick it up next week. Been riding at Ballantyne District this week. I'll be riding evenings as work still gets in the way, and I'm gone most weekends. Having a blast so far.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #195 - 04/25/19 at 12:04pm	Print Post
	bps wrote on 04/25/19 at 1:32am: Just bought a bike and should pick it up next week. Been riding at Ballantyne District this week. I'll be riding evenings as work still gets in the way, and I'm gone most weekends. Having a blast so far. Ballantyne District Park is a fun ride IMO.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #196 - 04/30/19 at 5:41pm	Print Post
	bps wrote on 04/25/19 at 1:32am: Just bought a bike and should pick it up next week. Been riding at Ballantyne District this week. I'll be riding evenings as work still gets in the way, and I'm gone most weekends. Having a blast so far. If you want to go today it is fine for me

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bps Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 3 Joined: 04/01/19	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #197 - 05/01/19 at 12:46am	Print Post
	Waiting for the shop to get my bike in, but rode my friend's old hardtail 26 this evening. I'll be going out of town Thursday so maybe next week?

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #198 - 05/02/19 at 11:29pm	Print Post
	Anyone riding Friday evening ?

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dave mac Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 46 Location: nc Joined: 02/10/10	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #199 - 05/04/19 at 12:26am	Print Post
	Big Chuck wrote on 05/02/19 at 11:29pm: Anyone riding Friday evening ? love that signature Chuck !! and praise the Lord !!

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #200 - 05/04/19 at 2:48am	Print Post
	Thanks Dave

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #201 - 05/04/19 at 12:00pm	Print Post
	Anyone want to get out before the rain comes? I have a small window, about an hour to ride... so have to stay close...Sherman or Purser....maybe about 930 or 10 am today

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #202 - 05/08/19 at 12:38pm	Print Post
	Greg E wrote on 05/04/19 at 12:00pm: Anyone want to get out before the rain comes? I have a small window, about an hour to ride... so have to stay close...Sherman or Purser....maybe about 930 or 10 am today We might go tomorrow night at Purser if you want to join

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #203 - 05/08/19 at 1:57pm	Print Post
	I can’t tomorrow but thank you

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #204 - 05/10/19 at 7:59pm	Print Post
	Provided the weather is good, anyone interested in a ride tomorrow morning? I'm open to anything from Lake Norman to Anne Springs.

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #205 - 05/11/19 at 11:58am	Print Post
	Gonna try to get a ride in at Beatty this morning before rain comes in. Looking at about 9am if I can get there that soon

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #206 - 05/25/19 at 9:50am	Print Post
	Do any of you ride the mountains? Brevard, Fire mountain, Pisgah, etc. I've been living in this area over 12 years and have not ridden them yet. Mostly for the lack of someone to ride with. Would not want to get lost or injured in unfamiliar territory.

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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #207 - 05/26/19 at 2:30pm	Print Post
	wtacoma wrote on 05/25/19 at 9:50am: Do any of you ride the mountains? Brevard, Fire mountain, Pisgah, etc. I've been living in this area over 12 years and have not ridden them yet. Mostly for the lack of someone to ride with. Would not want to get lost or injured in unfamiliar territory. I used to go to Brevard 3-4 times a year. But then I got a medical condition that causes me to get out of breath really quick. If you do go alone, the area bike shops will tell you all the cool places to ride. There are some trails that are pretty straight forward. It's not easy to get lost on lower Black Mountain. Further away, off of 40, you have Kitsuma. Which is fairly easy to follow loop. I haven't rode much of DuPont, but Ridgeline loop and Burnt Mountain are easy to follow. I've done all of these trails by myself, and I don't worry about getting lost or injured. There's a lot of climbing, so hike a bike sections are safe

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #208 - 05/26/19 at 5:55pm	Print Post
	wtacoma wrote on 05/25/19 at 9:50am: Do any of you ride the mountains? Brevard, Fire mountain, Pisgah, etc. I've been living in this area over 12 years and have not ridden them yet. Mostly for the lack of someone to ride with. Would not want to get lost or injured in unfamiliar territory. Would love to ride the mountains, but haven't been there yet. How far is the drive from Matthews?

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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: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #209 - 05/27/19 at 2:25am	Print Post
	Depends which section of mountains but the most popular area is Brevard which is pretty much the MTBing capital on the East coast. It's about 2 and a half hours. Kitsuma is in Old Fort and is a bit closer. The closest section to get too in the Appalachian is in Morganton but it's the most difficult to navigate and I would not recommend for starting out. This area is refered to as Willson Creek area. The closest and easiest place to start is Uwharrie NF, Woodrun parking lot. It's only about an hour away and is less overwhelming then Pisgah. A good stepping stone. Also Rocky Knob bike park in Boone is less then 2 hours away and is a great place to ride. Elevation, rocks, features, but purpose built mtbing park with signs making it easy to know what your in for. Easy to pick a route that will work for your level of choice. Also Bent Creek in Asheville. Just North of Brevard and a good taste of the experience but less overwhelming then Pisgah Propper.

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Impaler 58 Big Ring Offline Posts: 2111 Location: Statesville Joined: 01/21/09	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #210 - 05/27/19 at 8:05am	Print Post
	A lot of folks consider Kerr Scott in Wilksboro the mountains because it lies in the Brushy Mountains. Great trail system. The Overmountain Victory Trail is really fun. As are Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain.

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #211 - 05/27/19 at 8:59am	Print Post
	Thanks for all the info! I feel better about going it alone if I had to. I think Dupont is on the top of my list to check out. Let me know if any of you would want to put together a ride sometime. This is definitely a day trip for me or any one in the Charlotte area.

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Greg E Newbie Offline Posts: 17 Location: Mint Hill, NC Joined: 11/12/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #212 - 05/27/19 at 10:57am	Print Post
	I was just at Lake James State Park in Nebo last weekend, and not technically in the Mountains, but feels like foothills. Really fun flowy trail with a lot of bermed turns. It’s about two hours from here I believe.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #213 - 05/27/19 at 7:29pm	Print Post
	wtacoma wrote on 05/27/19 at 8:59am: Thanks for all the info! I feel better about going it alone if I had to. I think Dupont is on the top of my list to check out. Let me know if any of you would want to put together a ride sometime. This is definitely a day trip for me or any one in the Charlotte area. I've mostly ridden alone for all my 20 year MTB career. When I ride remote areas, I always carry my Spot personal locator. If I'm ever stranded or hurt, I can get help via satellite uplink. If I get knocked unconscious, I'm in deep doo doo though.

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Supermoto65 Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 5 Location: Charlotte Joined: 04/02/14	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #214 - 05/28/19 at 6:46pm	Print Post
	I rode Fire Mountain last month. Prepare for a lot ... I mean a lot of climbing but the Kessel Run downhill is worth the climb. That's my only mountain experience ... so far.

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Big Chuck Coaster Bike Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 220 Location: Belmont nc Joined: 02/28/12	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #215 - 06/05/19 at 1:42am	Print Post
	Supermoto65 wrote on 05/28/19 at 6:46pm: I rode Fire Mountain last month. Prepare for a lot ... I mean a lot of climbing but the Kessel Run downhill is worth the climb. That's my only mountain experience ... so far. I would really lite to ride it, maybe late summer or early fall

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wtacoma Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 32 Location: York, SC Joined: 01/02/11	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #216 - 06/06/19 at 12:03pm	Print Post
	Sounds good to me. Post up when your ready. I would need to know at least a week or so in advance to make plans, as I am still a working stiff.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #217 - 06/06/19 at 7:45pm	Print Post
	Big Chuck wrote on 06/05/19 at 1:42am: I would really lite to ride it, maybe late summer or early fall Loop me in to that, I'd like to try it too.

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NC Kingsting Small Cog Offline Veni Vidi Vici Posts: 279 Joined: 06/04/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #218 - 06/07/19 at 12:00pm	Print Post
	That’s been on my list for a couple of years too. Please add me to the list and assuming work doesn’t have other plans I’d love to go!

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #219 - 06/10/19 at 10:18am	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 06/06/19 at 7:45pm: Loop me in to that, I'd like to try it too. Hey mike a small video of third Italian ride (this was all road as one of us had a road bike) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #220 - 06/10/19 at 12:57pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 06/10/19 at 10:18am: Hey mike a small video of third Italian ride (this was all road as one of us had a road bike) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Wow David, what a beautiful place to ride! If we had paved uncrowded roads and hills like that in NC, I would be into street riding.
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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #221 - 06/10/19 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	We are now preparing a 53km mixed gravel, off road and road and then next stop are a few trails in the alps.

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MTB4U Coaster Bike Offline AKA: MTBSurfer Posts: 169 Location: Matthews Joined: 02/24/18	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #222 - 06/13/19 at 8:07pm	Print Post
	DG wrote on 06/10/19 at 4:03pm: We are now preparing a 53km mixed gravel, off road and road and then next stop are a few trails in the alps. Did you go yet?

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #223 - 06/14/19 at 7:00am	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 06/13/19 at 8:07pm: Did you go yet? Nope but yesterday did a nice 46km mixed, it was tough at the and at end my legs were starting to burn. It was not difficult as a trail (will get the video ready soon) but there were very few descent and most of it was non stop cycling. Plus a lot of gravel and that kills you!

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Riding group for older or slower riders? Reply #224 - 06/15/19 at 5:09pm	Print Post
	MTB4U wrote on 06/13/19 at 8:07pm: Did you go yet? This was thursday ride (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) 46 km not bad at all.

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