the following link is a google map to the general vicinity Thunder Rock Directions from Ducktown: From Ducktown, TN, take US Rt. 64 west for 7.4 miles to
campground sign (TVA Ocoee Powerhouse #3). Turn left at sign and
proceed around powerhouse into the campground.

Rough schedule:
Friday: arrivals and traditional night ride up then down Thunder Rock
Saturday: Breakfast, Rafting trip departure 10am, Non-Rafters ride, Afternoon ride for rafters and all others. Maybe another night ride. Campfire
Sunday: Breakfast, morning ride, departure

Food will be provided, collections will be taken to cover the cost of food proviided by King Fernando. Please bring a cooler with ice.

Looks like the DRK annual trip is going to be July 31 – August 1. We are going back to a favorite of all…DUCKTOWN. Logistics and agenda will be worked out before hand. Need to know if anyone wants to raft so this can be worked into the agenda. Also bring your lights as we will continue to do Thunder Rock in the dark. If there is anything eslse that you would like to be on the agenda let us know. Not sure if Big Fern is going but we also need to work out the eating logistics as well. More to come.

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!!!!

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!!!!

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!!!!
WHAT: DRK group MTB ride

WHEN: Sunday, 5/31/10, Meet 8:30 am. Ride 9:00 am.

WHERE: Chicopee Woods in Gainesville, GA.

Route/Ride Plan:
Outer Loop (8 miles) | Red Loop (1.5 miles ) | Flying Squirrel Loop (4.5 miles) | Lake Loop ( Click for Map)
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1st loop-Ride Outer loop only (Beginner):
– Continue from Tortise or Rabbit loop and stay on Outer Loop. Make a right at the fire road to by pass the Red Loop.
– By Pass options for Copper Head Loop, and Flying Squirrel loop. After crossing creek make left at top of long climb and follow signs to exit.

2nd loop- Outer, Red, and Flying Squirrel Loops(Intermediate/Advanced):
– Continue from Tortoise or Rabbit loop and stay on Outer Loop.
– Make a left at fire road to start the Red loop, left at the end of the Red loop to contine on the Outer loop
– Follow signs to pick up Flying Squirrel. Flying Squirrel will bring you back out to Outer loop. After crossing creek make left at top of long climb and follow signs to exit.

Helmet is a must!! Bring hydration and energy fuel. For some this may still be a shake down for your bike if you haven’t rode/tuned or cleaned that camelbak since ‘09.
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WHAT: DRK group MTB ride

WHEN: Sunday, 5/23/10, Meet 8:30 am. Ride 9:00 am.

WHERE: Blankets Creek
(Directions farther down)

Route/Ride Plan:
1st loop-Mosqito Flats (Clockwise) to Mosqito Bites (1.7mi).
2nd loop-Dwelling Loop (3.8mi).
3rd loop-Van Michael Trail (3.9mi).

Helmet is a must!! Bring hydration and energy fuel. For some this may be a shake down for your bike if you haven’t rode/tuned or cleaned that camelbak since ‘09. Read the rest of this entry »

WHAT: DRK group ride

WHEN: Sunday, 5/16/10, Meet 9:00 am. Ride 9:30 am.

WHERE: Blankets Creek

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Contact DROQ @ (404) 668-1579 or (404) 752-5385.

I just posted some off road duathlons that happen at some of our favorite trails. I’m going to compete at the Yargo and maybe the Chicopee races. The races also have team categories, if someone wants to compete but doesn’t have a bike, they can run!!! Holla at me if you’re interested.

added race events for the next 2 months which I’m participating in to the calendar. if anyone wants to tag along one weekend let me know.

Well it was definitely cold, but I braved the temps and set my sights on Dalton GA, home of the 2010 Sanke Creek Gap time trial series. This was the first time I attempted this event and fromthe time I had taken out the garbage at my house to seeing the snow coming down in Dalton I knew that it was going to be a challenge. The temp was around 11 degrees and the cold and rocky terrain were playing Jedi mind tricks on my soul. Through it all, I survived the Snake and finished with the fastest time in my age group and 3rd fastest overall with a time of 2hrs 12mins. Hoping to be under 2hrs the next visit to the Snake in February.

DATE: Thursday 12/31/2009

LOCATION: Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd., Atlanta, GA 30310

TIME: 10:00 AM (Ride time 10:30 AM)

CONTACT: Derek (404) 668-1579, (404) 752-5385

This is an urban assault ride. Expect a mix of paved trails, streets, storm culverts, and dirt trails. Approx. 10 miles. See route map.

Ride will begin and end at the Outdoor Activity Center. Rain or shine.

Thursday Morning Ride

12/31/2009 @ 10am
Urban Assault due to weather.

More information to come.