PINE BARRENS 500
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Yeah, I'd like to see a GS on that Corkscrew/Helmet Scratcher trail we were on.
I think the reason Dave posted this is because a bunch of us from the forum spent our Memorial Day Weekend riding in the Pine Barrons and it was a great time. Craig, Dave, Dave, Eric, Patrick, Jimmi, Josh, Jerry, Colin, Pete, Nate, Tork, Tyler, myself and probably a few others I'm forgetting. And while there, we hooked up with some locals that Patrick and Jimmi knew that showed us some more great trails in addition to all the great trails that Patrick and Jimmi knew. And yes, we ate at a restaurant for lunch - Lucille's, it's in one of the photos on the PB500 web site. So regardless of whether the ride is "tough enough" for you tastes or not, it's still a great time, but the right company really makes the trip, IMO. Long live the Irish!!!
As for terrain, I found it to be plenty challenging, the pace was fast, it was my first time riding sand, the single-track was a lot of fun, and the whoops were killer - I hate those things! The dust was a little harsh the first day, but we got rain that night and it was a lot better after that. But everyone was smart, folks were prepared, no one rode beyond their abilities, there were a few biffs, but no one needed life flighted out, and everyone had a great time. I'd definitely do that ride again and would hope that all the same people showed up and a few more.
As for the PB500, I thought it said they typically split into groups of similar bikes/skills so that it doesn't get boring. It doesn't appear to be one massive slow bike convoy through the Barrons. Ride your own pace with like-minded mates, do your own thing, set your own schedule - just finish and get the t-shirt.
We didn't get t-shirts on our Pine Barrons ride. We got scars and broken parts.
Yeah, I'd like to see a GS on that Corkscrew/Helmet Scratcher trail we were on.
I think the reason Dave posted this is because a bunch of us from the forum spent our Memorial Day Weekend riding in the Pine Barrons and it was a great time. Craig, Dave, Dave, Eric, Patrick, Jimmi, Josh, Jerry, Colin, Pete, Nate, Tork, Tyler, myself and probably a few others I'm forgetting. And while there, we hooked up with some locals that Patrick and Jimmi knew that showed us some more great trails in addition to all the great trails that Patrick and Jimmi knew. And yes, we ate at a restaurant for lunch - Lucille's, it's in one of the photos on the PB500 web site. So regardless of whether the ride is "tough enough" for you tastes or not, it's still a great time, but the right company really makes the trip, IMO. Long live the Irish!!!
As for terrain, I found it to be plenty challenging, the pace was fast, it was my first time riding sand, the single-track was a lot of fun, and the whoops were killer - I hate those things! The dust was a little harsh the first day, but we got rain that night and it was a lot better after that. But everyone was smart, folks were prepared, no one rode beyond their abilities, there were a few biffs, but no one needed life flighted out, and everyone had a great time. I'd definitely do that ride again and would hope that all the same people showed up and a few more.
As for the PB500, I thought it said they typically split into groups of similar bikes/skills so that it doesn't get boring. It doesn't appear to be one massive slow bike convoy through the Barrons. Ride your own pace with like-minded mates, do your own thing, set your own schedule - just finish and get the t-shirt.
We didn't get t-shirts on our Pine Barrons ride. We got scars and broken parts.
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