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Tellico River Road 2011

Discussion in 'Rides, Routes and Events' started by A.D., Aug 23, 2011.  |  Print Topic

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  1. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    uphill slow

    Don't worry, a few years ago, I'd have said "see you at the end"...but after chemo and more than a year off a bent, I'll be just as slow as you. So we can chat all the way up the hill if you wish.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Sep 23, 2011
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  2. paulw

    paulw Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    Ride:
    catrike exp
    Name:
    paul
    ok im still going to the ride rain or no rain there will be two of us me and my brother and i thing ed is still comeing to P.B.J. will be r lunch snack and what every else we can think of its going to be a great day of rideing a day of rideing is better then day of work and i dont have to do that lol lol:jiggy9::yes9::spinny::laugh:
     
    paulw, Sep 23, 2011
    #47
  3. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Don't bet on it. While I may not be the absolute slowest possible two wheeler out there, I can ride pretty slow.:wink9: (Hint: I've followed behind Mike & Laurie on the tandem Limo, while climbing Cave Hill.) Anyway, if I need to speed up, I do. If I need to slow down, I do...and YES, you'll see ME afterward.

    Last time, we rode UP in groups of 3 or 4 I guess it was, but the further we rode the more separated we became. Still, we'd stop along the way and re-group, then head out again.

    Meanwhile, even though some turned back earlier than others, we ALL rendezvoused back at the upper lot where we'd parked, sat on the wall, ate lunch, swapped lies, rode each others bikes around some, etc. :laugh9:
     
    A.D., Sep 23, 2011
    #48
  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Weather's looking good, for a FINE RIDE tomorrow...

    [​IMG]​

    P.S. NOW would be a good time to review the profiles of other riders coming tomorrow, so you can put their cellphone numbers into your own cellphone!? :wink9: Don't know that they'll work 'up the river', as we'll all be w/o a paddle. :laugh9: Meanwhile, if you have an FRS radio tune it to Channel 2 and bring it along. :jiggy9:
     
    A.D., Sep 24, 2011
    #49
  5. paulw

    paulw Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    Ride:
    catrike exp
    Name:
    paul
    we r here at the tellico plains KOA ready for the ride in the morning me and my brother we have had a test ride to the vister center and it is a mile away from us so we will be rideing to it in the mornig so we will see u all there :jiggy9::yes9:
     
    paulw, Sep 24, 2011
    #50
  6. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Here's another good view of what the route looks like along the way typically, thanks to Dave's route he posted and Flickr photos from the area...

    [​IMG]​
     
    A.D., Sep 24, 2011
    #51
  7. treecastle

    treecastle

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Sevierville
    Ride:
    KMX Tornado F8
    Name:
    Rick
    What a fantastic ride!! :laugh9:
     
    treecastle, Sep 25, 2011
    #52
  8. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Had a GREAT time as well. The weather was absolutely P-E-R-F-E-C-T and the company was even better! :jiggy9: Took 4hrs to get all the way UP to the TN/NC State line, and about 1:20 to come back down. :outtahere: WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee! :thumbsup:

    Most were gone by the time we got back to the Cherohala Visitor's center, but RichB, Tadpole and myself sat down for a much deserved sandwich-in-the-shade. :yes9:

    Was great to put a few more faces with some names/handles, and I really enjoyed meeting everyone there today. Hopefully everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. :wink9:

    Attached below, is an Elevation Profile of the ride for those curious about it. I never shut my Garmin 305 GPS off, so the flat-top towards the end is artificial as we sat for about 30 waiting on others to show up and resting for a bit, before heading back down. We started at 888' at the Cherohala Visitor's Center and the State Line was at 2637', for a total elevation gain of 1750 feet over 22 miles.

    I will see about posting some of the pictures I took along the way tomorrow.

    Screen Shot 2011-09-25 at 9.45.37 PM.jpg
     
    A.D., Sep 25, 2011
    #53
  9. Tadpole

    Tadpole Supporter

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Sevierville
    Ride:
    ActionBent T1
    Name:
    Ed
    Nice ride

    Scanned the vids and a few stills I shot today, should be able to put something together; tomorrow?

    Bald River Falls is, 'special'! More soon.

    Trike Ride 2011-09-25 012.jpg
     
    Tadpole, Sep 25, 2011
    #54
  10. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    Oh yeah, the weather was outstanding and the group was a good group of folks. My bike was running well and my legs were feeling good. It truly was a good day to ride, everything was beautiful.Made me feel happy and good to be riding.

    HOWEVER! My behind was not happy at all. The seat on my bike absolutely without a doubt is the MOST HORRID seat I have ever sat on for a recumbent!:mad9: Recumbents are supposed to be comfortable, not like the seat I had. :sad9: By the time I got to wildcat overlook, the first pull off from the visitors center my tail end was experiencing a drastic case of recumbutt, that changed quickly the further up the road I got...PAIN. Not to mention the embarrassment:embarrassed9: I was suffering. Ugh! Heck, the last time I did the Tellico ride I got as far as the little store, this time I got as far as the picnic area just past the falls and had to call it quits. Even the ride downhill was painful, I couldn't wait to get off of it. I never had to stop and walk due to not making the hills, I got off and walked to save my backside from turning to stone. I am still sore today:eek9: Looks like I'm going to have to change the seat to one of my Edge seats.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Sep 26, 2011
    #55
  11. RichB

    RichB

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    OH
    City:
    Dayton
    Ride:
    RANS/VREX
    Name:
    Rich
    Echoing the sentiments - a GREAT ride! A nice group of folks, too.

    I arrived from the west on the Cherahola Skyway and Tadpole even drove out to escort me in ;). You don't get that sort of welcome everywhere.

    The weather was ideal, great scenery. It was nice to scout the Tellico River for future canoe adventures.

    When's the next one?

    Rich
     
    RichB, Sep 26, 2011
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  12. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    The next one

    What? The next group ride? Well, keep an eye on the board here, there is always a ride of some sort going on somewhere...I am thinking of getting one going for this weekend, my favorite: :jiggy9:River Road (aka Old Walland Hwy) it runs long the Little River here in Blount County. It is not an extrememely long ride, but it is fun and if we all go to tremont and back then it can be quite long. I'm going to try one of my EDGE seats this week first though, see if it turns out to be more comfortable than the current seat.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Sep 26, 2011
    #57
  13. paulw

    paulw Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    Ride:
    catrike exp
    Name:
    paul
    yes it was a great day thank you for everyone that came out to ride and for rich i wood like to go and ride one of his rides some day in ohio lets not wait so long next time for a group ride :yes9::jiggy9::spinny:
     
    paulw, Sep 26, 2011
    #58
  14. RealEngr

    RealEngr Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    EDGE Koosah
    Name:
    Bill
    The Tellico is more suited for whitewater kayaks. I've done it. You don't want to go down the upper part in a canoe. There is some pretty solid Class 3 in a lot of areas.
     
    RealEngr, Sep 26, 2011
    #59
  15. RichB

    RichB

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    OH
    City:
    Dayton
    Ride:
    RANS/VREX
    Name:
    Rich
    Yes, it looks maybe Class 3/4 if it had a bit more water. Maybe we can do it together? I wouldn't want to paddle it the first time without knowledgeable company!

    [​IMG]

    Rich
     
    RichB, Sep 26, 2011
    #60
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