PORC Forums http://www.porc.org/forum/ pensacola mountain bike trail milton florida pace mobile alabama porc p.o.r.c. uwf university of west molino fairhope gulf shores destin beach en Thu, 17 May 2012 20:51:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.porc.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg PORC Forums http://www.porc.org/forum/ Eventful day on the trails. http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4322&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:59 GMT First I would like to... First I would like to say that I attended my first PORC Member meeting last night at Mellow Mushroom. I enjoyed seeing and speaking with all of the members in attendance.
Today I was inspired to ride at UWF. As was mentioned at last night's meeting, the weekend storms have washed a great deal of soft sand onto the trails. I rode last Friday, prior to the weather and the conditions were very nice. Today the effect of those rain storms was evident. The worst area is on the Chute Trail, from the Big Power Line easement to the Magical Magnolia Forrest where that trail reaches bottom.
Now for the eventful part of the ride: I nearly ran over a Box Turtle, I did run over a large snake (perhaps a Copperhead) & I caused a horse to spook, throwing its rider! I felt really bad for both the rider and his horse, although I did nothing wrong; I was riding on upper Cambodia near the old car in the woods. As I rounded a corner, I came into a straight-away. From the opposite direction, two equestrians approached the same straight section as they rounded a corner. There was at least 40 feet separating us, but apparently my presence startled the lead horse who reared up and tossed his rider. The horse then bolted back down the trail in the direction they had come from. I immediately stopped and headed over to the downed rider, who got up and brushed himself off. He said he was OK. His companion proceeded after the runaway horse. I offered to wait by the trailside until they could control the situation and pass by me. I waited patiently for about 10 minutes, When they did not return, I rode slowly down the trail, staying vigilant for the horses. I finally encountered them nearing the waste water treatment facility easement. I allowed them to enter the easement before I passed. I checked again with the equestrian to make sure that he and his horse were alright. He assured me that they were, and even thanked me for my concern. I felt genuinely bad for them, but it seems that "all's well that ends well". Oh, and after I returned home, I discovered a tick on my leg! It's a dangerous world......Be safe out there! ]]> Rides DALFLyer http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4322 whats your favorite tire? http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4321&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:30 GMT like the title states,... like the title states, what is your favorite tire combo for uwf? My bike came with 29x2.1 crossmarks and after shredding one I bought a 2.4 ardent. I like the combo but wanted to see what everyone else rode on the trails.

Favorite tire front? Rear? Sizes?


Thanks ]]> PORC Chatter whooda http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4321 Minutes from last nights meeting http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4320&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:44:09 GMT These are the minutes... These are the minutes from the meeting.
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]]> PORC Chatter trittj74 http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4320 got dirt ? http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4319&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:03:27 GMT I do! I'm building jumps and could use some advice and help also I'd anyone is interested I only live 5 min from the trails on 3 acres over 1/2 an acre is set aside to make a track and if anyone has a used dirt jumper or enough parts to resurrect 1 back from the grave I'm very interested trying to get my 12 year old son into the sport so not looking for the best just 1 that we can trash while learning ]]> Rides secureblackout http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4319 SPARE TIRE / FAT TIRE CHALLENGE WEEKEND http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4318&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 15:08:24 GMT *_Spare Tire Challenge_*... Spare Tire Challenge
A trail run on the trails at UWF (west campus)
Saturday June 23rd
Pate Rd Trail head
Registration and packet pick-up starts at 7:00 am
Runners meeting at 8:30 am
21k Start at 9:00 am sharp
10k Start at 9:05 am
5k Start at 9:10 am
Directions to the trails are simple:
From the east, from University Pkwy, got west on 9 mile rd to Guidy Lane. Turn right (north) on Guidy lane till it dead ends at 10 mile rd. At 10 mile rd, turn left (west) and go to Pate Rd on the right (Pate road is the entrance road to Gulf Power's Crist Plant). Turn right on Pate Rd (north) and go to the top of the hill. The trail head parking area is on the right just after the last house on the right. The Trailhead is at the north end of the parking lot just inside the woods. ( kiosk and picnic benchs )
From the north and west, Hwy 29 to 10 mile rd. Turn east on 10 mile rd. Go east on 10 mile rd through the first light ( old palafox ), then over the railroad tracks, continuing through the second and third light. After going through the third light, continue on 10 mile rd about another mile and vere left on Pate Rd. ( Pate rd is the entrance road to the Gulf Power Crist Plant )Go to the top of the hill. The trail head parking area is on the right just after the last house on the right. The Trailhead is at the north end of the parking lot just inside the woods. ( kiosk and picnic benchs )

Fat Tire Challenge
Sunday June 24th
The Fat Tire Challenge is a Mountain Bike Race on the Trails at UWF
Pate Rd Trailhead
Registration and Packet pick-up start at 7:00 am
Riders meeting at 8:30 am
Cat 1 Racers Start at 9:00 am and each CAT and Class are staggered 1 min per after.

Please post any questions so that we can get them answered asap or you can email grumpy.one@me.com

Registration for both events will be up soon at www.about-time-events.com

Remember, both events are part of the Alabama State Series, all other events are posted on About Time Events website. Hope to see you there. ]]> Announcements and Events Grumpy http://www.porc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4318