07/01/25 at 11:15pm
  Tarheel Trailblazers Message Board › Riding › That's Racin'! › Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
Page Index Toggle Pages: [1] 2 3 4 Print
Very Hot Topic (More than 25 Replies) Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th (Read 12624 times)
pearl
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 542
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 11/10/15
Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
02/01/19 at 6:51pm
Print Post  
I know it's a long way away, but this sounds like a pretty bad ass event!

From the link here: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
On to the main event! Saturday morning will kick off with a grueling 50-miler with a twist, for the first time ever, competitors will be able to ride non-mountain bike trails at the Greenway. This means be prepared to rough it through horse trails (potentially carrying your bike at times), up stairs, and over bridges. There will be no pre riding the course and we will not reveal the course map until the Friday of the race - this is not for the faint of heart.

so who's with me on this?!
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
JokerSC
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 581
Location: Indian Land, SC
Joined: 07/31/09
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #1 - 02/01/19 at 8:51pm
Print Post  
This looks interesting! They are going to use a lot of trails that are typically just for hiking and horses....Some of those hiking trails will be a hoot to ride!

(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
RideMFRide
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #2 - 02/01/19 at 9:20pm
Print Post  
Interest def piqued.   

Like the idea of a 50 miler on trails we don't normally ride.

Meh (once again) on the classes.  Open male, open female, and master's 40+. 

*complained the 50 year old man riding a single speed*
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
pearl
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 542
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 11/10/15
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #3 - 02/01/19 at 10:47pm
Print Post  
I’d be happy with a SS category. Sadly it would probably just be the two of us.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SurlyDave
Small Cog
***
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 326
Location: Indian Trail
Joined: 09/03/12
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #4 - 02/02/19 at 12:40am
Print Post  
I see mention of beer so there is that even.
I did not see the entry fee or classes info.  Did I miss it?
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
NC Kingsting
Small Cog
***
Offline


Veni Vidi Vici

Posts: 279
Joined: 06/04/16
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #5 - 02/02/19 at 2:04am
Print Post  
Anybody know if they are going to do a 25 mile option on Saturday as the header seems to indicate?
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
853stolen
Little Ring
****
Offline


Work & Ride with THTB!

Posts: 609
Location: Charlotte, NC
Joined: 02/27/09
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #6 - 02/02/19 at 3:00am
Print Post  
pearl wrote on 02/01/19 at 10:47pm:
I’d be happy with a SS category. Sadly it would probably just be the two of us.

uhmmm...
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving"
Albert Einstein
Back to top
YIM  
IP Logged
 
AMitchell47
Coaster Bike
**
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 101
Location: charlotte nc
Joined: 05/04/16
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #7 - 02/15/19 at 2:41pm
Print Post  
race website shows a SS category.  Looks like pearl and dicky will be on the podium
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
pearl
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 542
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 11/10/15
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #8 - 02/16/19 at 7:15pm
Print Post  
oh snap, now i have 112 days to figure out what gear to run

EDIT: Thats just for the short track race doe
« Last Edit: 02/16/19 at 7:15pm by pearl »  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
mountainbiker90
Small Cog
***
Offline


Is it 5 yet??

Posts: 384
Joined: 01/22/06
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #9 - 02/17/19 at 3:17am
Print Post  
I'm sure Andy Barnes, Tsui, and I would like to add to the mix in the SS category, if they were to run one. I'd like to find a way to play hookey from the bike shop for this one!
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Yeah, to the best of my knowledge:)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #10 - 02/17/19 at 1:37pm
Print Post  
AMitchell47 wrote on 02/15/19 at 2:41pm:
race website shows a SS category.  Looks like pearl and dicky will be on the podium


Well, there are shenanigans involved for time Saturday night.  I'm better at those than I am bike racing at this point.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
santana
Little Ring
****
Offline


Ich bin für Sie zu schnell

Posts: 556
Joined: 10/12/05
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #11 - 02/17/19 at 1:43pm
Print Post  
Looks like it could be fun and a challenge, unless the miles of trail we have never ridden are horse paths. The new bike trails out there are pretty mundane compared to the old stuff, so if the horse paths are boring then it wouldn't be worth it. The hiking trails would definitely be a blast, but not having a race trail map until the day before seems kinda lame to me.

Anyone have a horse and can do some recon? 


ciao
Santana
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Do you suffur from nympholespy as I?
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
pearl
Little Ring
****
Offline



Posts: 542
Location: Charlotte
Joined: 11/10/15
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #12 - 02/17/19 at 10:25pm
Print Post  
having a map would just make people antsy to ride the trails they aren't allowed to, so i get it. just show up and be surprised, isn't that half the fun anyway?!
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SurlyDave
Small Cog
***
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 326
Location: Indian Trail
Joined: 09/03/12
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #13 - 02/18/19 at 2:49am
Print Post  
pearl wrote on 02/17/19 at 10:25pm:
having a map would just make people antsy to ride the trails they aren't allowed to, so i get it. just show up and be surprised, isn't that half the fun anyway?!


Completely agree. I have to tip my hat to Springs for the show they are putting on.  Beer, camping, bikes on the horse trails, live music,  and shenanigans.  This isn't the Springs that I remember.  I might sign up for the whole shebang as it sounds like its gonna be a hoot.
« Last Edit: 02/18/19 at 3:00am by SurlyDave »  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #14 - 02/18/19 at 12:28pm
Print Post  
SurlyDave wrote on 02/18/19 at 2:49am:


Completely agree. I have to tip my hat to Springs for the show they are putting on.  Beer, camping, bikes on the horse trails, live music,  and shenanigans.  This isn't the Springs that I remember.  I might sign up for the whole shebang as it sounds like its gonna be a hoot.



Surly Dave, coming outta retirement?
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SurlyDave
Small Cog
***
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 326
Location: Indian Trail
Joined: 09/03/12
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #15 - 02/18/19 at 8:31pm
Print Post  
I did the Fonta Flora Barnburner in Morganton last year.   Finishing at the brewery was enough incentive to get me out retirement.  I figure I'm good for one event a year and this might be the one for 2019....
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Robert C.
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Leaves are the ultimate
trail maintenance tool

Posts: 1806
Location: Available upon request
Joined: 11/22/04
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #16 - 02/18/19 at 10:06pm
Print Post  
Team Small Brown Dog
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
teamdicky
Big Ring
*****
Offline


Which way is out?

Posts: 2929
Joined: 10/27/04
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #17 - 02/19/19 at 1:42am
Print Post  
Robert C. wrote on 02/18/19 at 10:06pm:
Team Small Brown Dog


Get Joe T, Rich D, etc, a case of Red Bull and a bottle of vodka and this is a done deal.
  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SurlyDave
Small Cog
***
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 326
Location: Indian Trail
Joined: 09/03/12
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #18 - 02/19/19 at 3:23am
Print Post  
The Redbull and vodka was MarkB's thing who also was a Springs regular.  Plenty of nostalgia for sure.

  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
SurlyDave
Small Cog
***
Offline


Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers

Posts: 326
Location: Indian Trail
Joined: 09/03/12
Re: Greenway Classic MTB Adventure - Jun 8th
Reply #19 - 02/19/19 at 3:32am
Print Post  
The band seems suitably weird.
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I'm about to pull the trigger on this deal.

  
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) (Attachment deleted)
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: [1] 2 3 4
Print
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
 
  « Board Index ‹ Board Top  

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