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Post by tomdesena on Jan 3, 2023 13:27:31 GMT -5
We will be Traveling on Wednesday 3/8, Riding Thursday, Friday & Saturday, travel home Sunday 3/12. Looking to do two days at Royal Blue and one day at Windrock.
Hampton Inn
Caryville, Tenn.
423-562-9888
(double queen bed rooms start at $110 / nite)
going as of 1/16/23:
Tom D
Larry M
Jeff L
Eric S + 3
Tim S + 3
Charlie D
Ken F
Lonnie W
Carver O
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Post by Ken Fair on Jan 3, 2023 15:01:40 GMT -5
Ken will be riding with you
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Post by Lonnie W on Jan 3, 2023 17:14:03 GMT -5
I've never been to Royal Blue so as of right now I am going. Should be fun.
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Post by tomdesena on Jan 4, 2023 17:23:18 GMT -5
Glad to see you coming Lonnie
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Post by Lonnie W on Jan 5, 2023 11:30:14 GMT -5
Glad to see you coming Lonnie I have missed riding this past year, mom was in and out of the hospital all summer and then in Sept. Vivian was in a bad car wreck. Hopefully 2023 will be less dramatic and I can get away from home more. Never been to Royal Blue, whats it like. |
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Post by tomdesena on Jan 5, 2023 11:49:52 GMT -5
Well Lonnie - I have never been either so I don't know - Bur Carver has been and says they have about 150 miles of trails we would ride and Windrock has about the same 150 miles of trails we would ride ---
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davyw
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Post by davyw on Jan 5, 2023 14:22:28 GMT -5
i have been to both systems. It has been 4 years since I was at Windrock but I was not impressed. The trails at that time were either really easy or really hard. I have been to Royal Blue several times and like those trails a lot better....I will do some research and try and find the links but we will need to purchase separate permits for each system.... I am going to try and work it out where I can go also....I have not been on a big club ride in a couple of years and would like to ride with everyone again.....Also, Bob has the maps published on his link, which I will try and find....
Here is a link to a video I took on our trip to Windrock...
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davyw
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Post by davyw on Jan 5, 2023 19:49:21 GMT -5
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Post by tylerr87 on Jan 8, 2023 16:20:17 GMT -5
Just my 2 cents, you may want to look at one of the other systems like Sundquist instead of windrock.
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Post by Bob T on Jan 8, 2023 19:26:27 GMT -5
The linked to GE file shows all of the various TN riding areas. Just click on a shaded area and it will tell you which system it is. Windrock and Coal Creek are the same system. Google Earth file of TN trails by system |
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Post by tomdesena on Jan 9, 2023 19:47:02 GMT -5
Tyler - why do you think we should skip Wi rock?
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Post by Bob T on Jan 10, 2023 19:32:10 GMT -5
Attached are two screenshots of the East TN trails. I have added overlays for each system, Windrock. Royal Blue. New River, Brimstone, and Sunquist. Do you think I should add it to the map. Will only work on Orux.   |
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Post by Charlie D on Jan 11, 2023 9:17:40 GMT -5
I think the overlay is pretty cool. oruxmaps is all I use. I just downloaded the E Tenn map a couple days ago, so if you do update the map, let us know so I can download the new and improved version. Thanks!
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Post by tylerr87 on Jan 12, 2023 12:25:03 GMT -5
Tyler - why do you think we should skip Wi rock? Tom Windrock is a lot of technical “challenging” trails. Last time we went as a club I believe 50% of the group said they would never go back, and it wasn’t my fault 😂. |
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Post by Lonnie W on Jan 12, 2023 23:37:45 GMT -5
I like Windrock, yes some of the trails are challenging but just stay off the Black and Red ones. Chasing Tyler around up there was a true experience for sure.
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Post by Wiley M on Jan 26, 2023 15:07:39 GMT -5
I’m with Tyler, you should do Royal Blue and Sunquist they are connected and can ride with the same pass/licenses and you don’t have to move.
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Post by CarverO on Mar 1, 2023 13:04:50 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Post by Larry M on Mar 1, 2023 20:13:55 GMT -5
Carver - If you've ridden there recently, you can be our guide.
Larry
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Post by tomdesena on Mar 7, 2023 18:44:13 GMT -5
We’re leaving tomorrow morning - should be a good trip
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Post by Lonnie W on Mar 8, 2023 18:08:51 GMT -5
Dang, I have been so out of touch I completely forgot about this trip. Sorry everyone I just forgot.
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