June 30 thru July 9 would be good for me. Laing
On Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1:19:03 PM UTC-5 Michael Iauch wrote: > I'd propose a ride that is a figure 8 loop in the pisgah national forest > wilson creek area. It takes me about 3hours with a lunch stop. Its a 70/30 > mix of gravel forest road and fire roads to mostly mellow singletrack. > There are some sections folks may prefer to hike a bike, but those are > downhill. I am not much on digital route planning, I ride with paper maps, > so forgive the lengthy text description. You can refer to the MTB project > website - "yancey ridge" > <https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7003935/yancey-ridge> to use their map > of the area as reference for the following description. Start at Beacon > Heights on the parkway> Carrol Gragg rd>Mountains to Sea trail> Old House > gap> down yancey ridge trail to FS 451>Roseborough rd> FS 192(old house gap > rd)>edgemont rd> 221> Beacon heights. > > Another possible route would be a loop covering the Maple Sally Rd > <https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3567751/maple-sally-road-fsr-187> in > Wilson Creek Area - a full loop ride (back on Brown Mountain Beach) takes > me about 4 hours. Theres also an option for a shorter 10 mile loop > <https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3283763/loose-mountain-loop> along the > route if some folks wanted to opt for that. > > late may? june? > > > > On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:51:30 PM UTC-5 Jason D wrote: > >> I would be interested in this ride as well. I visit Asheville pretty >> often, but I don't have any insights on the trails/fire roads there. >> Asheville or Boone would be good with me! >> >> On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:41:33 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: >> >>> Should we shoot for Boone or Asheville? What month? Mileage? >>> >>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:01:38 PM UTC-5 River Bailey wrote: >>> >>>> Also in Indy and could travel down with Eric for a Riv ride. >>>> >>>> River >>>> >>>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:07:39 PM UTC-5 EGNolan wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm throwing my name in the hat to join along. I'm in Indianapolis, >>>>> but my in-laws are in Spruce Pine just off the Parkway and I'm keen to >>>>> ride >>>>> in the area with other Riv-folk. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Eric >>>>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:08:33 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Be happy to come up to Boone too. >>>>>> >>>>>> Dick >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:36:56 AM UTC-5 fiddl...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Just putting my name down in the "happy to travel from Knoxville for >>>>>>> a Riv-ride" column... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9:38:04 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am out of my league when it comes to orgainizing things >>>>>>>> (anything). Pam in Charlotte (on this list) is much better at it than >>>>>>>> me as >>>>>>>> she does it all the time. Downside is she doesn't know the area all >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> well. Could be wrong about that. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Would enjoy a group ride and would be cool to get others from as >>>>>>>> far away as Kentucky and/or Knoxville Tn to join us. If anybody wants >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> stay overnight Jann and I have two guest bedrooms and lots of >>>>>>>> floorspace >>>>>>>> for those who may not mind crashing there in a sleeping bag. Neat >>>>>>>> little >>>>>>>> 50's style motel nearby too. Lots of camping options including >>>>>>>> backcountry >>>>>>>> in the Pisgah National Forest. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 99% of my road riding is slow and solo. Leave from my house for >>>>>>>> various amounts of time and distance, based on how my 73 year old body >>>>>>>> feels at the time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thinking out loud...........many good local shops in town. They >>>>>>>> could suggest routes. Or we could do a section of the Blue Ridge >>>>>>>> Parkway >>>>>>>> which would mean out and back or arranging for some kind of shuttle >>>>>>>> service. Parkway is beautiful. Lots of 'scenic overlook spots' every >>>>>>>> few >>>>>>>> miles. Hilly in lots of places. As best I can recall the elevation >>>>>>>> along >>>>>>>> the ridge near us is 3 to 5,000 feet. Riding up to the Parkway and >>>>>>>> back >>>>>>>> from Brevard would be about 30 miles, round trip. Or longer if you >>>>>>>> wanted >>>>>>>> to add some parkway miles once we got up there. For me, that would be >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> hard ride. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What's next? Does someone here wanna organize? All done on this >>>>>>>> thread or do we start a new one? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Spring and fall are georgeous here. Summer too but it can be hot >>>>>>>> and humid. Plus, we are in a temperate rain forest so it rains a lot. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Had no idea my post looking for Rivs in the area would generate >>>>>>>> this kinda response. It's great!!! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dick >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:24:27 PM UTC-5 >>>>>>>> steve...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dick, just saying "thank you" for kicking off this thread. >>>>>>>>> Interesting to see the number of Riv riders in the area. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you ever take a notion to organize a Brevard area ride for Riv >>>>>>>>> riders (and Riv curious, like myself) I'd be interested. Between the >>>>>>>>> Brevard paved greenway network, the dirt trail into the National >>>>>>>>> Forest at >>>>>>>>> Pisgah Forest and the breweries/eateries along the greenway - and >>>>>>>>> whatever >>>>>>>>> routes you Brevard locals keep secret - I bet a low key party pace >>>>>>>>> ride >>>>>>>>> could be a fun event. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:31:53 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanx to all responding to my western NC post. Good to know. >>>>>>>>>> First......to Pam........took your CC class in Clt few years ago. >>>>>>>>>> Still >>>>>>>>>> benefitting from it. Good friend of David S who I think is member >>>>>>>>>> of this >>>>>>>>>> group too. To Michael........will keep eyes open for your father >>>>>>>>>> here in >>>>>>>>>> Brevard. At 73, I'm guessing I'm as old or older than him. :-) To >>>>>>>>>> Steve in >>>>>>>>>> Asheville. I know the areas you mention well. The hills around here >>>>>>>>>> can be >>>>>>>>>> brutal, especially for an old slow guy like me. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I've ridden from my home in Brevard to the Parkway (Blue Ridge >>>>>>>>>> Parkway) once, up 276 and back down. ~ 40 miles round trip with >>>>>>>>>> tough >>>>>>>>>> elevation gain, especially the last few miles, before heading back >>>>>>>>>> down. >>>>>>>>>> Ever thankful for my super comfortable 61 Homer that Keven helped me >>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>> back when he was still at Riv. Great guy. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I get the usual comments about my bike. Nice bike! How old is it? >>>>>>>>>> Among others. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Dick >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 8:58:27 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I don't live in NC, but my sister lives in Pittsboro, and I >>>>>>>>>>> generally make it up there a couple of times a year. I will be >>>>>>>>>>> there the >>>>>>>>>>> 1st week of July this year at a minimum. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Laing >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:36:20 AM UTC-5 James wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm a Riv rider in West Asheville >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:03:21 PM UTC-5 lukeheller >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I used to ride a Riv Canti-Rom for a few years when i first >>>>>>>>>>>>> started riding brevets in 2012. >>>>>>>>>>>>> No longer ride a riv but all my bikes are riv inspired. I've >>>>>>>>>>>>> had several custom frames that are spin offs from my canti-rom. >>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm the local organizer for the Asheville Intl Randonneurs and >>>>>>>>>>>>> live in Asheville if anyone wants to drink the kool-aid. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:33:52 PM UTC-5 >>>>>>>>>>>>> steve...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm in Asheville. Not currently on a Riv but am giving one >>>>>>>>>>>>>> some serious thought (which is why I'm on this group). I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> occasionally ride >>>>>>>>>>>>>> fire roads in the Pisgah starting from the Hub. Last spring I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> did a ride >>>>>>>>>>>>>> from the Arboretum at Bent Creek to the Hub (still sore from >>>>>>>>>>>>>> that one!). >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Been thinking Oscar Blues or Ecusta Brewing might be fun to >>>>>>>>>>>>>> start from and >>>>>>>>>>>>>> end at. I'd enjoy riding with a group of Riv riders - if you'd >>>>>>>>>>>>>> promise not >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to be too hard on me if I turn up on a different marque. Full >>>>>>>>>>>>>> disclosure; I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> am old and slow. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:45:40 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm in Charlotte, NC. We should plan a Riv NC ride >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sometime. I'm not much for climbing. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:20:00 PM UTC-5 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> esoter...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dick, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I live in the flatlands of Raleigh, but my wife and I had a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> chance to go on a terrific gravel ride with Michael on a visit >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to Boone. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Michael's a wonderful guy and he knows a bunch of great rides >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in the area. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Y'all have some excellent terrain up there in western NC. If >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> you ever find >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> yourself near Boone, reach out to him. It's always a hoot to >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> connect with >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> someone on the list in person. Cheers, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ~Mark >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Raleigh, NC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:32:23 PM UTC-5 Michael >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Iauch wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I ride an Atlantis in Boone. Went to high school in >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brevard. My folks still live there. You may see my dad riding >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> an old >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> diamond back with albatross bars I found in a junk pile and >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> built up for >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> him. He installed an electric assist on it! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Michael >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Boone, NC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 1:36:10 PM UTC-5 Artaud >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I ride my Hillborne further East in Greensboro, but after >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> riding back home from Floyd two summers ago, I've been >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wanting to spend >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> more time riding in the mountains. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Denis, in NC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Le lundi 13 février 2023 à 12:21:08 UTC-5, Dick Pahle a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> écrit : >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Checking to see if there are any Riv people, other than >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> me, in the Brevard NC area. I ride a 2015 AHH. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dick >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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