Mountain biking and camping - South Carolina

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Mountain biking and camping - South Carolina

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Clemson Area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Nov 13 2009 6:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Nov 4 2009 1:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Nov 10 2009 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry

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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

In October 2008 we camped and spun our way around the trails near Clemson. This year we'll ride Issaqueena Lake Mountain Bike Trails again, on Saturday and hit Paris Mountain in Greenville on Sunday.

Rides:

The Clemson trail is mostly singletrack, easy (for advanced riders but fun), fast and flowing much like local Atlanta trails Blanket's Creek, Yellow River and Chicopee. This trail IS NOT Pisgah (not technical, not hilly).

http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=428

On Sunday we'll hit Paris Mtn. This trail system has beginner, intermediate and advanced sections. We'll ride all of it and then double back to hit the best parts before returning to Atlanta!

Campground
The campground has showers - typical car camping. Our sites are awesome, on a point so we'll see a beautiful sunset!

News you should know

The Univeristy is close by so we'll grab good yet inexpensive drinks and dinner Friday and Sat night. NO COOKING REQUIRED but you may.

The gates close at 10:00PM. We'll leave a car or two near the entrance (on the inside) in order to go out and get grub Friday night. I'll provide my cell # in the event you'll arrive after hours.

SKILL LEVEL

How do you determine your ability? Well, for this group, we'll ride about 15 miles or two hours each day. Stronger riders will likely take another lap or ride for another hour. You should have ample skills and be able to ride 10-20 miles. If you feel one lap and/or one hour at a local trial (Blanket's, Big Creek or Chicopee) are difficult and/or you are physically taxed riding for less than an hour, you likely won't be able to keep up with the pack. You are welcome to attend, but this will not be a group that stops, collects (sits around for the back of the pack to catch-up) and then takes off again.

If you are a slower rider and don't mind riding alone, feel intimidated or don't want to slow the fast riders, you may attend. That's cool and all!

I do, however, wish to make it clear that we are coming to ride and not conduct a skills clinic.

One last item, if you don't want to camp but want to make it up for a day of riding, email me.

Required Items to Bring:
Ride gear - helmet, bike, tubes, drinks, etc.
Camp gear - you know already but check the AOC checklist for car camping http://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/events/checklists/carcamping.asp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
headlamp for camping (not night riding)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I85 North to SC, take exit 14 which is Hwy 187, going north towards Pendleton, SC. Immediately after passing Clemson Research Center, turn left on Fants Grove Road. It "T's or "Y's" depending on your opion (it is a goofy intersection). You'll go left and follow directional signs to the park.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Paris Mtn requies a $2 park entrance fee per person.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Camp fee for both Friday and Saturday.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Nov 10 2009.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you cancel on or before Nov 10, you will recieve a full refund less $5 admin fee. If you cancel after Nov 10, no refund less someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full then you will receive a full refund less $5 admin fee.