Title: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: jrou111 on December 16, 2015, 08:23:14 PM
Post by: jrou111 on December 16, 2015, 08:23:14 PM
I'm gonna head up to N. Ga on Sunday 12/27/15. Then I'm gonna ride the Smokey Mountains 500. It's a 500 mile loop around GA, TN, and NC with the majority of the route dirt and gravel. I'm planning on doing it in 3 days so Monday 12/28 - Wednesday 12/30.
Here's a link to the loop: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/smokey-moluntain-500.926507/
(http://andy29847.smugmug.com/Other/Misc-3/i-BxntNhP/0/O/sm500v5.jpg)
With the warmer winter, I think the temps will be around 60-67 highs and around 45-48 lows - perfect for riding and camping! Most of the route is in the 2000ft to 3000ft elevation, but there will be a few brief times like riding under the Cherohala where it may get cooler.
If you're interested in going either reply or PM me and we'll hash out details. I'm also available to shift the trip a day or two up as well.
Here's a link to the loop: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/smokey-moluntain-500.926507/
(http://andy29847.smugmug.com/Other/Misc-3/i-BxntNhP/0/O/sm500v5.jpg)
With the warmer winter, I think the temps will be around 60-67 highs and around 45-48 lows - perfect for riding and camping! Most of the route is in the 2000ft to 3000ft elevation, but there will be a few brief times like riding under the Cherohala where it may get cooler.
If you're interested in going either reply or PM me and we'll hash out details. I'm also available to shift the trip a day or two up as well.
Title: Re: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: Muss on December 16, 2015, 08:24:37 PM
Post by: Muss on December 16, 2015, 08:24:37 PM
I can always join you on Monday
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Title: Re: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: jrou111 on December 19, 2015, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: jrou111 on December 19, 2015, 06:55:18 PM
Bump, looks like I will be doing the whole 500 miles solo. With a 50% chance of rain every day.
We'll see if I'm stupid or crazy soon enough...
We'll see if I'm stupid or crazy soon enough...
Title: Re: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: Ryanbroome on December 19, 2015, 07:00:14 PM
Post by: Ryanbroome on December 19, 2015, 07:00:14 PM
Quote from: jrou111 on December 19, 2015, 06:55:18 PMneither, just determined.
Bump, looks like I will be doing the whole 500 miles solo. With a 50% chance of rain every day.
We'll see if I'm stupid or crazy soon enough...
Title: Re: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 21, 2015, 07:47:39 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on December 21, 2015, 07:47:39 AM
That looks like a blast. I have been following this routes thread on advrider and look forward to running it one day.
Wish I could have made these dates work.
Ride safe my friend!
Wish I could have made these dates work.
Ride safe my friend!
Title: Re: Am I stupid, or just crazy? DS ride in the GA, NC, TN mountains in winter
Post by: Jwwr on December 22, 2015, 12:25:46 PM
Post by: Jwwr on December 22, 2015, 12:25:46 PM
Good luck! Started following the thread on Advrider too. This looks awesome! I would love to ride it sometime.