Windrock Shindig April 12-13 (x-post from DH Forum)

[John P.]

I assume most of you guys saw this over on the DH forum, but in case you didn't, here it is again:

Hey Y'all (<-- trying to get a jump start on this southern thing)-

Anyone interested in riding Windrock on April 12th and 13th? I'll be down in the area and have access to a pick-up truck and bikini-clad driver. I've never ridden there before and would love to burn a bunch of laps with some of you southern monkeys.

Who's in?

--JP

[hamburglar13]

i will be there

[Taz]

Damn John! Coming to the south huh?

[bizutch]

hell yes...anybody got a bike I can borrow...suspension can suck...just needs good brakes :thumb:

I've GOT to throw down with my boy John P!

[?????]

Well... I was originally planning on coming up that weekend but have now found out that my architecture final project is due that following Monday and an English paper is due Tuesday so I won't be able to make it.

[profro]

and bikini-clad driver.

Who's in?

--JP

Count me in!

[FCLinder]

Will do my best to show up. I am sure Jeremy, Kenan, and Dave will want to go too.

[bizutch]

...and bikini-clad driver. ....
--JP

If it's Seplavy, someone's gonna get sick....

[John P.]

If it's Seplavy, someone's gonna get sick....

LOL. Although I'm sure Todd has a fantastic body, I had someone a little more aesthetically pleasing in mind :
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8869/katieca0.jpg


Glad to see so many people are interested. What time do you guys generally get started in the AM? I was planning to be there both Saturday and Sunday, but if there will only be people there one day, then let me know which one to choose.

--JP

[FCLinder]

Most start up around 10AM.

[wiL]

A few of us from Clemson will be up there.

[mattmatt86]

A few of us from Clemson will be up there.
^ True Story

[jvnixon]

LOL. Although I'm sure Todd has a fantastic body, I had someone a little more aesthetically pleasing in mind :
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8869/katieca0.jpg


--JP

So is that her shuttle outfit? :D

I might go...

[John P.]

So is that her shuttle outfit? :D

I might go...

I can't make any promises, but pray for warm weather . . . :)

[ChrisKring]

John

She doesn't look like any girl from Ada.

You will like Windrock. Wish I could make it that weekend. We are going a couple of weeks later.

[mattmatt86]

Where are people staying the night of the 12th? I think we will probably be camping.

[John P.]

John

She doesn't look like any girl from Ada.

You will like Windrock. Wish I could make it that weekend. We are going a couple of weeks later.

LOL. I met her on a trip with a bunch of customers to a football game at the University of Georgia. Lucky for me, I was the only guy sober enough to carry on a conversation about something other than her boobs, so I came off like the big sweetie.

Anyway, can't wait for this trip!

--JP

[John P.]

Where are people staying the night of the 12th? I think we will probably be camping.

I'm going to be staying down in Oak Ridge at some dumpy hotel.

[jvnixon]

I can't make any promises, but pray for warm weather . . . :)

I'm going to be staying down in Oak Ridge at some dumpy hotel.

Nice, it sounds like a good plan. If the weather looks good that weekend I know where i'll be.:wave:

The Double Tree across the street has some decent breakfast (buffet, or made to order)... much better than the Shoney's next to the Days Inn.

[bizutch]

Nice, it sounds like a good plan. If the weather looks good that weekend I know where i'll be.:wave:

The Double Tree across the street has some decent breakfast (buffet, or made to order)... much better than the Shoney's next to the Days Inn.
Panera Bread has pretty sweet coffee and bagel sandwiches:thumb:

[motomike]

I guess I'll have to show up for this too, sounds fun

[oldskoolbiker]

We are going a couple of weeks later.

I was planning on going to WR April 26, 27. Is that when you guys are coming? I don't want to drive 7 hours from NoVA and be at Windrock by myself.

[ChrisKring]

I was planning on going to WR April 26, 27. Is that when you guys are coming? I don't want to drive 7 hours from NoVA and be at Windrock by myself.

Yes, that's the weekend that we will be there.

[oldskoolbiker]

Yes, that's the weekend that we will be there.
Cool I rode with you guys last year, and it was a good time. Look forward to it again this year.

[ChrisKring]

Cool I rode with you guys last year, and it was a good time. Look forward to it again this year.

good deal. We'll see you then

[SuboptimusPrime]

Sounds like a crew from the Raleigh area will be in attendance on the 12-13 as well...can't wait.

[John P.]

Everybody all set for this weekend at Windrock? I'll be getting there on Saturday, probably between 10:30 and 11 (it's almost 4 hours up from Atlanta, and the GF likes to sleep in). We'll be coming up in a white Chevy/GMC pickup, and I probably won't know any of you by sight, so come on up and introduce yourselves! I'll have at least one dedicated driver, and maybe two depending on whether Katie brings her friend, so feel free to mooch rides all day.

For Saturday night, I've got a room booked at the Hampton in Oak Ridge, and I'd like to get at least a few runs in on Sunday before we have to head home in the early afternoon.

See you this weekend,

John

[bizutch]

Everybody all set for this weekend at Windrock? I'll be getting there on Saturday, probably between 10:30 and 11 (it's almost 4 hours up from Atlanta, and the GF likes to sleep in). We'll be coming up in a white Chevy/GMC pickup, and I probably won't know any of you by sight, so come on up and introduce yourselves! I'll have at least one dedicated driver, and maybe two depending on whether Katie brings her friend, so feel free to mooch rides all day.

For Saturday night, I've got a room booked at the Hampton in Oak Ridge, and I'd like to get at least a few runs in on Sunday before we have to head home in the early afternoon.

See you this weekend,

John

It's a shame I have to miss you unless you want to come to Asheville on the next leg of the trip and I'll take you on some epic trail rides. No DH bike for me...most likely no DH bike at all this year.

Have fun and pour one out for your homie!

[WODIE]

We've got a group of about 7-8 Clemson boys coming up to ride. We're probably going to come up on friday and camp/crash somewhere so we can start riding in the morning. We're probably going to be heading back friday night cause i would expect that we'll be dead from a solid day of riding. I really need to devise a plan to get my forearms in shape before they get annihilated. If you see a bunch of Morewoods then thats probably us but i'll be on the look out for your truck John.

[bizutch]

... I really need to devise a plan to get my forearms in shape before they get annihilated. .....

squeeze and repeat....squeeze and repeat! :D
http://www.dobbsdogs.com/catalog/images/tennis_ball.jpg

[WODIE]

Thats what Matt was saying to do, i think i might go by the tennis courts on campus today and see if i can snag a couple. I'm disappointed you cant come butch. Maybe another day.

[Jeremy R]

Thats what Matt was saying to do, i think i might go by the tennis courts on campus today and see if i can snag a couple. I'm disappointed you cant come butch. Maybe another day.

You should go find two hot chicks playing tennis and crouch down at the side of the net. As soon as the ball hits the net, sprint like you are a Wimbledon ball boy, and when you get to the other side, keep on running just like Forrest Gump.
And tape it and post it here.
You'll be famous.:biggrin:

[FCLinder]

You should go find two hot chicks playing tennis and crouch down at the side of the net. As soon as the ball hits the net, sprint like you are a Wimbledon ball boy, and when you get to the other side, keep on running just like Forrest Gump.
And tape it and post it here.
You'll be famous.:biggrin:

That would be so funny!!!!! Please do this!!!!!

[WODIE]

You are tempting, and i am contemplating.

[mattmatt86]

fire up the camera, I will definitely do that.

[huckaduck]

i will give the first person to do this and post it a sixer of your choice, but the people have to be genuinely pissed off at you, and you have to run in that weird forest gump run. Me and Zaki Baba will be there on sunday.

[jvnixon]

i will still be out of town so i won't be able to make it, but have fun. Will probably be down for the last weekend though.

[jackalope]

Out of curiosity, how is the Rock after a big rain? Seems that they're calling for a pretty wet Friday, so I wonder if mud will be an big issue? I will be there regardless, but I may bring some different tyres if it gets really sloppy...

[profro]

Windrock can get scary in wet conditions. It generally drains well since its steep, however we have always held the belief that it will self regulate riders in wet conditions. You'll know real quick if its too wet to ride.

We have gotten a good bit of rain in the previous weeks, so the ground isn't starving for water. More rain may make conditions slick. But they could also be near perfect. Hard to say for sure at this time.

[bizutch]

I think it's safe to say that the last race years back that went through that spring fed creek educated alot of people about how dangerous that places gets in the wet. :D

[spoke80]

educated alot of people about how dangerous that places gets in the wet. :D

That was a long time ago compared to the layout we have now. Before riding in the wet was a total lose-lose situation since everything was STFD. We're not here to scare the poop outta everyone with eroded gullies. The current trails are laid out to be some what enjoyable when wet, but you do have to throttle back quite a bit. I'd recommend bringing some proper tires if you have the room.

[JeffD]

Brady, Chuck and I will be there, possibly with some other GA hicks.

[spoke80]

Brady, Chuck and I will be there, possibly with some other GA hicks.

Awesome!

[FCLinder]

Greg and I should be rolling in around 10 to 10:30 Sat and stay over night to ride Sunday. Jeremy and Kenan should be coming up Sunday for the day.

[Metal Dude]

I rode up there last year and got about 4 runs in and it started raining about half way down Windmill but, not enough to soak the trail.
So I just had to do one last run, while it was bout pouring- My dumbazz took Trail One cause it's my favorite trail from the 1/2 way point,
but, also has some of the biggest rocks on it! Busted azz about 3-4 times! Didn't get too hurt but, had to laugh at myself cuz it was so stupid slick and I just kept riding or trying to-

[John P.]

Alright, fellas. I'm flying out today around 1PM and I should be to Atlanta around dinner time. I'll put my bike together tonight and get on the road by 7 tomorrow (provided that I can shovel my GF's tired ass out of bed by then). That should put me to Windrock between 1045 and 11, so I'll plan to meet you guys after you've had a chance to take a run or two. Cecil has my cell number.

Can't wait!

--JP

[WODIE]

We've got 5 of us going up tonight, sleeping at some hotel in Oak Ridge tonight and should be hitting the slopes in the morning. We're most likely going to head out saturday night after we get done riding.

[FCLinder]

I rode up there last year and got about 4 runs in and it started raining about half way down Windmill but, not enough to soak the trail.
So I just had to do one last run, while it was bout pouring- My dumbazz took Trail One cause it's my favorite trail from the 1/2 way point,
but, also has some of the biggest rocks on it! Busted azz about 3-4 times! Didn't get too hurt but, had to laugh at myself cuz it was so stupid slick and I just kept riding or trying to-

Yah, Doug, Jeremy, Dave, and I went up for a last run one day on the Windmill trail and as soon as we got to the top the gates opened from the sky!!!!! It was raining so hard we had to take our goggles off and 1/4 down the trail there was a river forming the size of the Mississippi River!!!! At one point all of us piled up in the same section. Let’s just say when we got to the bottom we just went over to the creak and got in it to get all the mud off of us. It was fun though and we had some great laughs over it at Captain Toms.....

[FCLinder]

Alright, fellas. I'm flying out today around 1PM and I should be to Atlanta around dinner time. I'll put my bike together tonight and get on the road by 7 tomorrow (provided that I can shovel my GF's tired ass out of bed by then). That should put me to Windrock between 1045 and 11, so I'll plan to meet you guys after you've had a chance to take a run or two. Cecil has my cell number.

Can't wait!

--JP

Will be picking Greg up around 7:15 in Asheville and should be there around 10:30. JP I will call you around 9am.

Cecil

[JeffD]

Right on. EXCELLENT day of riding yesterday. You guys (locals) have done an incredible job on the trails over the winter. Major thanks for your efforts.

[spoke80]

So where are all the pics and stories of this past weekends shredding. And what the hell happened to the bikini clad shuttle driver?

Good to meet you guys and look forward to part 2

[Metal Dude]

Yeah, the bikini team couldn't take the chilly day eh?
That would have made it even a better idea, right!
I had a blast and enjoyed the heck out of all your guys work...
Great job!
That new second double on the new like to have taken out half the Ga. crew- or at least our gear... hahaha
Guess the 5ft. snake I ran over was OK? Hey it wasn't too cold for a bikini and snakes are cold blooded...
Hope to make it in two weeks!

[profro]

That jump has taken out so much equipment this year. The old style of Windrock jumps didn't have backsides, but thankfully the new style up here does. Mark and I talked about signage that would indicate jumps and merging for safety.

[FCLinder]

Was a great time!!!! Plus it was good seeing JP which I had not seen since around 2000 or 01. I think the weather could have not been any better for a full weekend up there. I really don’t understand how that second double takes out so many people? Hell I think the lander needs to be out longer. That’s just me though. Trails were in great shape like always and Southern Rocks once again put me upside down on my back with my bike on top of me. One day I will learn that trail!!!!! Saturday night was something though after leaving Doug’s house after a few laughs. Greg and I went to meet up with JP and the bikini team for a few drinks and was pointed by a local to a fine establishment called the Atomic Sports Bar down from the Super 8. That place had so talent there let me tell you!!!! The bar was filled up with all the American Ideal rejects from 1960 to 2007 trying to sing their favorite Karaoke Song. Plus if you were there for more than 5 mins to would have thought you smoked 5 cigarettes. Thanks to all that shuttled that day and to Lu for taking us up early a few times Sunday morning before JP and the crew got up…..

[JeffD]

In Brady's defense, he was just cruising at half speed as it was his first time down the trail and he (understandably) thought it was just a log drop w/out a lander til he was on top of the tranny and committed.

[Taz]

In Brady's defense, he was just cruising at half speed as it was his first time down the trail and he (understandably) thought it was just a log drop w/out a lander til he was on top of the tranny and committed.

R.I.P. SRS chain guide! You served me well!

[mattmatt86]

J.P also had a Chainguide malfunction. He 5050'd a lander and rotated his LG-1 up into his lower link and it ate a chunk out of it. Must be somethin about E.13 guides;)

[WODIE]

Wait which jump are yall talking about? I'm assuming you're referring to the trail snakerock and the jump referred to as the "road gap" that was more of a gulley gap? ...cause there were a couple of other jumps before that one.

[JeffD]

Nah, that double after the gulley gap.

[ATOMICFIREBALL]

:biggrin:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g126/highrevtn/ikom_ass01.jpg

[FCLinder]

R.I.P. SRS chain guide! You served me well!

Yah I just found some broken parts on my bike tonight.:disgust1: I now have to send my shock off to get fixed. Greg blew up a rear wheel also. This weekend put a toll on a lot of people and parts!!!!

[mattmatt86]

I don't know what that picture has to do with this thread but I don't care.

[mattmatt86]

Yah I just found some broken parts on my bike tonight.:disgust1: I now have to send my shock off to get fixed. Greg blew up a rear wheel also. This weekend put a toll on a lot of people and parts!!!!
I had to make a call to formula today for some replacement brake parts.

What exactly did you do to your shock?

[bizutch]

I had to make a call to formula today for some replacement brake parts.

What exactly did you do to your shock?

my guess would be that someone told him "Don't let the air out"...but he did it anyway :rofl:

[Metal Dude]

:biggrin:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g126/highrevtn/ikom_ass01.jpg

I'm selling the Giant and Getting a Banshee then...

[Metal Dude]

Yah I just found some broken parts on my bike tonight.:disgust1: I now have to send my shock off to get fixed. Greg blew up a rear wheel also. This weekend put a toll on a lot of people and parts!!!!

Proof of Trail Progression, that's all... We'll get revenge in a couple weeks!

[ChrisKring]

I haven't seen a follow up post by John yet. Did you guys wear him out so bad that he is still recovering? Or was it the driver that wore him out? :))

[OnePointFive]

Awesome weekend for sure, great trails. Thanks for all hard work, really paid off.

On a side note, Windrock can be ridden on a 5.5" trail bike. Even Southern Rocks:biggrin:

[profro]

On a side note, Windrock can be ridden on a 5.5" trail bike. Even Southern Rocks:biggrin:

That was awesome. Not the first but still awesome. Some of the guys from Industry Nine have rocked the rock on 5" trail bikes.

I am assuming you are the guy on the Turner?

I was stoked to see you smiling as you came down Southern Rocks, which is the best trail out there in my opinion.

[Jeremy R]

That was awesome. Not the first but still awesome. Some of the guys from Industry Nine have rocked the rock on 5" trail bikes.



And don't forget McCoy.
Went down Southern Rocks on a 4 inch trail bike,
and then took off his front brake for another rider, and went down Snake rock back brake only. All with a belly full of Nathan's hot dogs.:clapping:

[profro]

And don't forget McCoy.
Went down Southern Rocks on a 4 inch trail bike,
and then took off his front brake for another rider, and went down Snake rock back brake only. All with a belly full of Nathan's hot dogs.:clapping:

Well nuttypoolog isn't like the rest of us humans, so I didn't really want to compare others to him. Thats not fair to them.

[FCLinder]

my guess would be that someone told him "Don't let the air out"...but he did it anyway :rofl:

I didn't know my shock took any air???????:poster_oops: Now my Fork takes air and its fine.:clapping:

[FCLinder]

What exactly did you do to your shock?

I really don't know when it happened. I was cleaning my bike last night and got on it to play around and felt the rear shock bottoming out way to easy, but also felt it was not using all its stoke. It only uses about 2" of the stroke and stops with 3/4" still left. I plan to send it off Thursday to RS. Should have it back next week. Will not be the first and last shock I blow.

[mattmatt86]

I'm seriously bringing a mouthpiece next time and I'm gonna spend a whole day trying to clean the entire southern rocks trail.

[drkenan]

I'm seriously bringing a mouthpiece next time and I'm gonna spend a whole day trying to clean the entire southern rocks trail.

I'm waiting 2 solid years before I ride that trail again.

[motomike]

I'm waiting 2 solid years before I ride that trail again.

ha, I actually did that and it bit me within the first 100 yards when I tried it again. :pirate2:

[drkenan]

ha, I actually did that and it bit me within the first 100 yards when I tried it again. :pirate2:

Guess I'll make it 3 then. :biggrin:

[bizutch]

That reminds me. 2005 was the first time that trail opened...and it was the first time I wore my brand new D2. Kalen bobbled in front of me..and I fell over the bars on my first pedal stroke restarting and put scratch #1 on it.

Brian Quillen rode it the first day he ever rode a DH bike...most ballsy thing done in a while.

[wiL]

That's up there as one of my favorite trails in the region...would be fun when its wet and slimy.

[profro]

Moto, I sort of didn't help on that one.

wiL, Southern Rocks is very ridable in the wet. There are no roots and little dirt to get muddy, plus its south facing so it dries really well.

[Taz]

Southern Rocks will be the first trail I hit on Saturday come Michigan weekend!

[spoke80]

Southern Rocks will be the first trail I hit on Saturday come Michigan weekend!

I'll hold you to it!:brows:

[Jeremy R]

I'll hold you to it!:brows:

Damn Straight.
And if he doesn't do it, we get to shave his head.
His massive pile of hair would be great filler for a new jump.

[spoke80]

Damn Straight.
And if he doesn't do it, we get to shave his head.
His massive pile of hair would be great filler for a new jump.

I inspected his golden fro this past weekend and I'm certain we can get a new road gap outta that mop!

[motomike]

Moto, I sort of didn't help on that one.


ha, the hardest part about that trail is actually following it since everywhere you look you see rocks. I'll be back in the next few weeks, before Massanutten for sure.

[JeffD]

Southern Rocks will be the first trail I hit on Saturday come Michigan weekend!

Well s--t, like girlfriends going to the bathroom together, I guess I'm in too.

[Wndrckr]

We were cleaning up the original Windmill trail exit today and I came across this watch. Whoever's it is may not be out much, but I'll put it in the Windrock lost & found until your next visit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/M-Webb/IMG_0221_1_1.jpg

[SpaZwEll]

that might be Douglas's