Thunder Rock Campground directions

speedraceratl — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:37:47 +0000

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.

2010 Annual Trip

speedraceratl — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:09:36 +0000

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.

Ride Alert – Cancelled Ride for Chicopee – Monday 5/31/10

JP — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:01:42 +0000

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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QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Contact Willie @ (6)773.6532 or JP @ (7)924.3127

Ride Alert – Blankets Creek – Sunday 5/23/10

JP — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:20:16 +0000

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.
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Last week’s ride was very nice and interesting to say the least. The weather was great and the scenery beautiful. Trail condition were perfect. Within the first 5 minutes on the trail I became flushed with excitement when out of nowhere a great feeling joy hit me. I realize I have been gone too long! Hours later, I thought Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and the Get Fresh Crew were performing their hit called “The Show” on mountain bikes because the two cyclist in front of me were putting on a classic downhill performance Amongst the riders there were 3.5 dismounts/dust-offs and two excellent saves!!
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Directions from Atlanta: take I575 North to I-575 North, exit on Sixes Road (Exit 11), turn left (West) of the exit ramp and continue about 1.7 miles the Blankets Creek trail head is on the left look for the sign.)
Btw, there will be Free MTB demos on TREK and Gary Fisher bikes at trail head by LBS.
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Start time selected to allow riders time to go down to enjoy Atlanta Streets Alive activities. Let me know if you want to connected up for the trip downtown.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Contact JP @ (7)924.3127

Trail Hotline (for trail closures)
(770) 621-5015

Ride Alert – Blankets Creek – Sunday 5/16/10

droq — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:19:09 +0000

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.

Race ALERT!!!

gmacc22 — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:33:03 +0000

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.

MTB race events

speedraceratl — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:37:32 +0000

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.

Resources

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:10:04 +0000

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2010 Snake Creek Gap results (DRK on top)

speedraceratl — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:51:19 +0000

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.

Ride Alert! DRK “Tour de SWAT” Ride. Thursday 12/31/09

droq — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:00:16 +0000

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.