Gomer, Manchester?
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Bruce McCrary
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Thats a defionate possibility. Bryan was saying on the way home from TNT Weds night that he was ready to make another trip to Manchester.
I'll check the calender and see whats up. The only thing that might possibly come into play is that the weekemd of 2/15 is the dealer show in Indy and I need to save my coins for that. Thats just to neat to miss!!!!
Bruce
I'll check the calender and see whats up. The only thing that might possibly come into play is that the weekemd of 2/15 is the dealer show in Indy and I need to save my coins for that. Thats just to neat to miss!!!!
Bruce
kxbeastrider
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Manchester?
Thats the place just south of TNT right? Heck, that sand is alot of fun.
-bryan
Thats the place just south of TNT right? Heck, that sand is alot of fun.
-bryan
Bruce McCrary
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It's near Sumter,SC. Miles and miles and miles of endless sand whoops.
Bruce McCrary
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Doesn't all hunting end on Jan 1st?
We've got about a half dozen hunters on the property we use for our H/S track and they have to clear out on New Years day.
We've got about a half dozen hunters on the property we use for our H/S track and they have to clear out on New Years day.
Bruce McCrary
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I imagine if you look hard enough you'll find every type of whoop known to mankind in that forrest.
The last time we went (and the only time we have been to ride, we went years ago to watch a GNCC there) we had quite an ordeal getting there and getting ready to ride. We started riding about 9 or 10 in the morning, and by 3 that afternoon we had all we wanted.
There are 3 loops and an old style MX track to ride. We started off on loop #1, the shorest one, figuring to get warmed up. There is a milage sign at the half way mark, Bryan and I stopped there to catch our breath and get some water out of the camelbacks. I remember making a comment that it was going to be a loooong day, 'cause the #1 trail is only 2 miles long and we were sitting 1 mile out and had already seen more whoops in that brief time than I have seen in the last 10 years.
Ooooh my legs, arms and back burn just thinking about it.
I've got directions in the RV, but someone will probably post them before I get a chance too.
The last time we went (and the only time we have been to ride, we went years ago to watch a GNCC there) we had quite an ordeal getting there and getting ready to ride. We started riding about 9 or 10 in the morning, and by 3 that afternoon we had all we wanted.
There are 3 loops and an old style MX track to ride. We started off on loop #1, the shorest one, figuring to get warmed up. There is a milage sign at the half way mark, Bryan and I stopped there to catch our breath and get some water out of the camelbacks. I remember making a comment that it was going to be a loooong day, 'cause the #1 trail is only 2 miles long and we were sitting 1 mile out and had already seen more whoops in that brief time than I have seen in the last 10 years.
Ooooh my legs, arms and back burn just thinking about it.
I've got directions in the RV, but someone will probably post them before I get a chance too.
Bruce McCrary
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Tell you what...
There are a couple of sections of trail that run close to and beside a paved county road. We stopped as we came out of the woods and were surveying the situation.
We decided that it would fun to see if we could keep up with the traffic on the road while blasting down these whoop infested straights. We each took our turn waiting on a car and then trying to run it down.
Now here's the part where I'd love to tell you that we got the bikes up on the top of those things and were skipping along the tops at or above highway speeds. The problem is that would be an outright lie. Bryan obviously came the closest to doing it, but all he could manage to do was get on top of the whoops for about 50 yards or so and then the front end nosed into one of those whoops and things got ugly pretty quick. He didn't fall, but he got the old mans heart rate up for a bit. I, on the other hand, made a gallent effort to actually apply throttle through the first three gears. But just as the bike was beginning to settle into a rythum my big a$$ decided it wanted to play to a different tune and the three of us (me, the bike and my backside) got into the darnedest tank slappers you ever saw. Feet flying one way, bike going the other. I don't know how, but I managed to save it, and then went hunting for lines on the outside of the trail... (ouch).
My only gripe about the place is that there is no camping allowed. We rode down the night before and had to find a wide spot that we could park in for the night. Then had to find and go to the ranger station (it's not on site) to get our permits, before going to the riding area. I'm sure if we knew our way around a little better it wouldn't have been such an ordeal, but for some out of town newbies it was a royal pain in the butt trying to do the right things.
There are a couple of sections of trail that run close to and beside a paved county road. We stopped as we came out of the woods and were surveying the situation.
We decided that it would fun to see if we could keep up with the traffic on the road while blasting down these whoop infested straights. We each took our turn waiting on a car and then trying to run it down.
Now here's the part where I'd love to tell you that we got the bikes up on the top of those things and were skipping along the tops at or above highway speeds. The problem is that would be an outright lie. Bryan obviously came the closest to doing it, but all he could manage to do was get on top of the whoops for about 50 yards or so and then the front end nosed into one of those whoops and things got ugly pretty quick. He didn't fall, but he got the old mans heart rate up for a bit. I, on the other hand, made a gallent effort to actually apply throttle through the first three gears. But just as the bike was beginning to settle into a rythum my big a$$ decided it wanted to play to a different tune and the three of us (me, the bike and my backside) got into the darnedest tank slappers you ever saw. Feet flying one way, bike going the other. I don't know how, but I managed to save it, and then went hunting for lines on the outside of the trail... (ouch).
My only gripe about the place is that there is no camping allowed. We rode down the night before and had to find a wide spot that we could park in for the night. Then had to find and go to the ranger station (it's not on site) to get our permits, before going to the riding area. I'm sure if we knew our way around a little better it wouldn't have been such an ordeal, but for some out of town newbies it was a royal pain in the butt trying to do the right things.
High Lord Gomer
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The whoops are the naturally occuring, rolling kind. Shouldn't be a problem, Bryan.
As far as directions:
I-77 South
Southeast of Columbia, take 378 east
Go 27 miles
Turn right on 261 (there is a light there)
Go 4 miles to town of Wedgefield (don't blink)
Go another 5-8 miles, shooting range is kind of hidden off on the left, shortly after the crest of a hill. This is where you get the permit to ride. I think it is $5 per day or $25 per year.
Go another 2-3 miles and bear right on Rimini Road.
Track is on left about 3/4 mile down Rimini Road.
All trails start and end at the track. If we work this out, we'll find a decent place to spend the night nearby.
As far as directions:
I-77 South
Southeast of Columbia, take 378 east
Go 27 miles
Turn right on 261 (there is a light there)
Go 4 miles to town of Wedgefield (don't blink)
Go another 5-8 miles, shooting range is kind of hidden off on the left, shortly after the crest of a hill. This is where you get the permit to ride. I think it is $5 per day or $25 per year.
Go another 2-3 miles and bear right on Rimini Road.
Track is on left about 3/4 mile down Rimini Road.
All trails start and end at the track. If we work this out, we'll find a decent place to spend the night nearby.
You mean to say all those whoops are natural?? I thought they were some sick forest rangers idea of a good trail. Anyone know if that MX track is still decent (last time I was there was in September when some guys had just re-done all the jumps, and they had not yet been chewed up by the ATV's, it was nice...)
High Lord Gomer
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All of the whoops are natural, except for the ones that are actually Volkswagons with a little sand thrown over them. :confused:
I believe some work has been done to the track since then.
I believe some work has been done to the track since then.
kxbeastrider
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If you are one of those sick and insane motocrossers that love hugh air. Sorry, this is not the place for you. All the jumps are table tops and very small ones, low flying ones. But if you want to learn how to ride the rough stuff and rail the crap out of berms and through saand every were. This is your ticket! I personaly liked the place, other than the constant woops in the woods. But its a good work out.
-bryan
-bryan
truespode
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SERMA puts on one helluva event!! I have ridden their HS a few times and it is great! They lay out a fun and tough course. I hear the enduro is even better!
I won't be doing it thisyear but I may be doing a couple other Enduro's later or next season.
Ivan
I won't be doing it thisyear but I may be doing a couple other Enduro's later or next season.
Ivan
High Lord Gomer
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We'll be at a soccer tournament in Augusta that weekend. We might hit Turkey Creek or Aonia Pass if we get out of there in time on Sunday.
Anyone up for Manchester on Saturday? I was thinking about meeting Sickboy down there. The whoops have been calling my name.
Actually, I forgot that I still need to replace my gas cap...vent tube broke off. Don't know if I can get one by this weekend or not. Gas caps aren't universal are they?
Actually, I forgot that I still need to replace my gas cap...vent tube broke off. Don't know if I can get one by this weekend or not. Gas caps aren't universal are they?
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