Battle at Tar River Comp...Rocky Mt, NC

[dkeller]

NC Bike Trials presents: The Battle at Tar River Comp

Just giving a heads up, the date is set. September 1st 2007. This is the first time a comp has been held at this location. You will not be disappointed! This is by far the best spot I've ever seen in all of North Carolina. The city is really excited to have this come to their area.

For those coming from other states, Rocky Mount is a town just outside of Raleigh NC. It takes about 45 minutes to drive to the spot from Raleigh.

I'll link more details and the website as I get them together.

Thanks!!

[va_tick]

cool

[templarbond]

I'm there, I'm there, I'm there.
Derek Rocks.

[biketrials25]

I'm there too,,, Road Trip!!!

[MikeTheBike]

Kudos to you for putting on a new comp in NC. The rider population there seems to be on the verge of significant growth so your timing is perfect. I've often wanted to do another comp in NC but my event at the NOC being about a 5-6 hour drive is pretty much my limit. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

[KeepRollin]

Awesome, I'll try to get there.

[Dang!]

I'm in!

[muddyfox]

:wtc: i cant make it.....I'll be in Scotland for the worlds :coold:

[va_tick]

oh, poor you

[johnglazer]

i'll definitely go

[va_tick]

VA a car pool??

[johnglazer]

VA a car pool??

you know it!

[dkeller]

Finally got a website halfway done, I suck at this whole computer thing.
Anyway here it is...
www.ncbiketrials.com (http://www.ncbiketrials.com)

There's also a myspace page with more pics of the comp site.
www.myspace.com/ncbiketrials (http://www.myspace.com/ncbiketrials)

I'm still working on the page so check back for more updates. I'll see lots of you next weekend in VA!
Thanks!

[Dang!]

Kick ass! I am very excited now. The location looks killer.
are you able to ride there often? Is it open to the public?
Nice job on the sites too.
so... riding an A3 now?

Hinmaton

[Dang!]

2hrs. away... man I'm half tempted to drive down there...

[va_tick]

wow...this looks like it will be an awsome venue!

[templarbond]

We were there Saturday checking out the area, it's going to be fun, less than 1/2 mile of the highway, dead easy to get to.

[dkeller]

Yep, I'm giving a mod a shot again. It's taking a while to get used to, I'm so dang tall and lanky.
Thanks for all the offers of help, I'm sure I'll be bugging some of you with some last minute advice.
Yeah, you can go ride Battle Park anytime, the city has no prob with us riding there. Like Chris said it's literally right off the highway. See you all this weekend in VA!

[music_maj_34]

I'm gonna try to make this one as well. It's about 6 hrs from me. Looks like a pretty cool place from what I can see in the pics.

[johnglazer]

So it's right near the airport?

Can't wait! Ryan and Hinmaton, do you all know where you're staying?

[johnglazer]

Mapquest can't find Battle Park Rd...

[Dang!]

I found the road-
and a hotel near by- I need to call them...
I'll email you John.

[biketrials25]

I found the road-
and a hotel near by- I need to call them...
I'll email you John.

Would you email the info to me also,,, Thanks

[dkeller]

Sorry everybody, apparently it isn't working on mapquest.
It works on google maps.

Here's a link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=battle+park+rd+rocky+mt,+nc&sll=35.78552,-78.64263&sspn=0.525821,0.925598&ie=UTF8&ll=35.965312,-77.802901&spn=0.008197,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=battle+park+rd+rocky+mt,+nc&sll=35.78552,-78.64263&sspn=0.525821,0.925598&ie=UTF8&ll=35.965312,-77.802901&spn=0.008197,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1)

[Dang!]

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=hotels&near=Rocky+Mount,+NC&fb=1&z=12&om=1

the Quality Inn is the closest, but they only have single bed rooms available.
there's plenty others.

[J Trials 31]

I want to come so bad!! Hopefully my parents can take me, but probably not.
It's pretty far from TN as Mike already said. I don't know how long it will take, but will look it up.

I just found how long it will take me to get there. Over 9 hours!!!!! You have got to be kidding me!!

[johnglazer]

the airport is right next to the comp...

[J Trials 31]

the airport is right next to the comp...

Your joking right? That's pretty cool, but I wouldn't fly to a one day event anyway. Doesn't look like I coming any more.

[va_tick]

we drove 9 hours to the TTC comp...you can do it!!

[muddyfox]

we drove 9 hours to the TTC comp...you can do it!!
With a brain tumor!!!!!!!:bowdown:

[va_tick]

With a brain tumor!!!!!!!:bowdown:

Yes this is no lie. Hey Matt, whats your status on this comp......are you confirmed for the Worlds?

[muddyfox]

Not yet and its not looking very likely..:wtc: Fucking immigration :rant2:

[johnglazer]

Fucking wankers!

[va_tick]

I can get you a passport by this afternoon...lol

[muddyfox]

My passport is in order...Leaving is not the problem its getting back in..

[music_maj_34]

we drove 9 hours to the TTC comp...you can do it!!

13 hrs for me to get to the N.C comp! (And then in a down pour on the way home.) I'm really hoping I can make this comp. Looks like it is only 6 hours or so from me.

[Dang!]

Damn Matt, I thought you had it all straight...
that blows.

[KeepRollin]

Word, found this again after 2 months. I'll see all you southerns there.

[muddyfox]

Looks like i'm going after all, ya'll!!!

[Dang!]

well... i'm happy and sad for ya.

[johnglazer]

I booked my room at the Quality Inn! $71.99 with AAA.

[va_tick]

For those who are making it I will be bringing all my TrialOne/Trident goods to the event...see my website to get an idea of what I'll have there....oh and bring monies too!

www.trial1wear.com (http://www.trial1wear.com),

See you guys there!!

Ryan

[dkeller]

1 week away! The weather looks like it will be perfect.
Sunny and 85 degrees!

[Dang!]

Thank baby jesus!

[johnglazer]

Seriously, riding today sucked! 102 degrees! I can't wait to have my ass handed to me at this comp!

[templarbond]

I can't wait to have my ass handed to me at this comp!

Ahh..
The American use of the language.
http://www.bartcop.com/ass-handed-gop.jpg

[muddyfox]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[music_maj_34]

Sorry! Looks like I won't be able to make this one either guys...basically because of school, work, and the kids... I just won't be able to manage.

Looking forward to lots of pics.

John good luck in your first Expert comp!

:( Hopefully I won't have to wait till next year to compete again.

[johnglazer]

Sorry to hear that, Jay.

[dkeller]

Sorry you can't make it Jay.

I've got the traps planned out for the most part, and they're looking sweet! It's looking like 5 traps, 2 times each.

What sucks is I don't think I'll be able to ride! I don't know what I did to my shoulder but it is screwed. Landed funny a couple weeks ago (didn't crash) but I've got bruising all in my armpit and on my back. It's really weird, and I hate going to the doctor so I'm hoping it heals itself. Anybody heard of such a thing?

[dkeller]

Oops, I meant 6 traps 2 times each.

[Dang!]

What's your mobility with your arm?
It may be some torn ligaments or an minor A-C separation?
I've heard of people "breaking their collar bone (A-C joint) from a hard impact transfered straight up their arm. Happens a lot when people fall and try to catch themselves with their hands and end up straight arming themselves.
I recommend lot's of ice and stretching it slowly.

[templarbond]

Derek,
Sorry about the shoulder still hurting.
I'll have a looky on Saturday.

You didn't mention that you kept riding for about an hour post injury, that when I kept saying "Stop, rest, take it easy buddy" :weak:

BTW, I don't think we call them traps anymore. Sections is more common.

Chris

[Cactus Jack]

I have never ridden trials before, but have always been interested. What kind of skills are required at the beginner level? I can ride up and down 1-2' rock ledges and can ride slow and steer well, but I can't pivot, side hop, back hop, and so forth. Also, I'd be riding a full suspension XC bike if that matters.

[dkeller]

Ha! Well I'm kickin it old school, so once again 6 traps 2 times each. You get the idea.

You can definitely do the beginner traps with the skills you mentioned. They are set so you don't need a trials bike and very little in the way of trials moves. Mostly just what you mentioned, small dropoffs and tight steering....so come on out!

[va_tick]

calling for 80deg and mostly sunny, late afternoon showers....shouldnt be bad!

[Dang!]

Great comp! Really well set up! The weather was fantastic.
I want to go back and ride this spot again.

Fantastic job Derek!

[va_tick]

Yeah, thanks for putting the comp on. It was a great time....hope to do it again soon!!

[Dang!]

Those Trials One guys were rippin' it up!

[dkeller]

Thanks again for everyone coming out!
Hopefully, we can make this thing much bigger in the future.
I'll be posting results and such, but for now here's a link to an article in the newspaper on the comp. I'm trying to score some printed copies to send to some of you. It's on the front page! There's some great pics of you guys.
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/09/03/terrain.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7

I'll also send the link for the tv program that was shot as soon as I get the link.

Thanks!

[muddyfox]

Good times man....Looking forward to the tv show!!!

[KeepRollin]

Wow, that's pretty awesome. I had a great time at this comp. I had no idea what to expect form the sections but there were a lot of fun and a decent challenge.

[johnglazer]

With two 1's (rest 5s), I did better than I had anticipated. It really showed me what I needed to work on.

The sections and overall comp were great. I would definately return for a comp in the future. Thanks again for setting everything up!

[Cactus Jack]

This was my first attempt at trials and I had a good time. It was nice meeting you folks. Everyone I met had a very good attitude. I got about 300 megabytes of pics/videos that I'll try to get online somehow.

[templarbond]

Thanks again for everyone coming out!
Hopefully, we can make this thing much bigger in the future.
I'll be posting results and such, but for now here's a link to an article in the newspaper on the comp. I'm trying to score some printed copies to send to some of you. It's on the front page! There's some great pics of you guys.
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/09/03/terrain.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7

I'll also send the link for the tv program that was shot as soon as I get the link.

Thanks!

Derek rocks.

If you go to the news report and click to listen, it's like Stephen Hawkins telling you what you did over the weekend.

[biketrials25]

Thanks Derek,,, Great comp!!!

[muddyfox]

So Derek, you got that link for the tv show????

[dkeller]

Sorry I haven't had time to update anything....work is kickin my a$$ at the moment.

I have not received the link for the tv show yet. I thought it was supposed to run on Sunday night, but he hasn't sent me anything yet.
I'll let you know as soon as I get anything.
I've also got a handful of pics to post when I get a chance.

Thanks!

[music_maj_34]

What about pics or comp results? Where they posted somewhere else?

[KeepRollin]

Pro results:

Matt and I both rode like idiots but fortunately nobody else went so it was:

1: Tom
2: Matt

I don't remmeber expert exactly but I know John Glazner did really well for his first expert comp.

[templarbond]

Sport:

1. (The remarkable @ 45 years old) Chris Slydel
2. Hinmaton Hisler
3. Andy King

[johnglazer]

I think the expert results were:

1. (Forgot your name, sorry)
2. Ben
3. Ryan
4. John

or maybe ben got first... I can't remember.

[biketrials25]

1.Ben
2.Lance
3.Ryan
4.John

[Cactus Jack]

Here's my whole bundle of pics/vids: http://uberfarm.com/battleAtTarRiverTrials.zip 300 MB total. Be patient if you download, it will take a while.

[KeepRollin]

Oh damn, someone got my little chain incident on film. The fall doesn't look as bad as I remember. The sound does though...

[dkeller]

Hey, I just got an email from the tv dude:

"the biking show is going to air on TV sunday night at 9 pm here on cable. you and the guys can watch it at the same time on the internet at www.whigtv.com it should be a great show. just go to that website and click on "watch the live show". thanks and good luck with future events."

Looks like you guys got all the results up, I'm going to try to update the website with results and pics this weekend.
Cheers!

[va_tick]

Thanks dude!!

[dkeller]

Also, btw, there's a nice picture of John on the trianglemtb website right now. It's on the front page.
www.trianglemtb.com (http://www.trianglemtb.com)

[johnglazer]

Hell yeah!
I'm glad it wasn't a picture of me diving into the river about 10 feet back...

[va_tick]

Ohh John, you look so sexy there....nice clothes too...!!

[muddyfox]

Ohh John, you look so sexy there....nice clothes too...!!
Shame about the shoes :momaru:

[KeepRollin]

Who all watched the WHIG program? If I saw it again, I'd make a drinking game out of it. Drink everytime you see or hear "extreme biking" :)

[johnglazer]

Haha yeah. I didn't expect it to be an hour long. Overall, I thought it was pretty cool.

[va_tick]

Damn..I missed it....did anyone record it by chance?

[muddyfox]

Who all watched the WHIG program? If I saw it again, I'd make a drinking game out of it. Drink everytime you see or hear "extreme biking" :)

:momaru:

[KeepRollin]

Damn..I missed it....did anyone record it by chance?

I did not...

[dkeller]

I forgot about it too. I think they're going to air it again same time in 2 wks.
I can't believe it's an hour long! I really hate the word "extreme", although it does sound like a great drinking game.
You can order a DVD of the show from the tv station. A DVD version is $15. There's a place on their website to order tapes of shows.

[templarbond]

That presenter was soooo f ing dull.
He could make sex with Margaret Thatcher seem like a viable option to trials.
Thank god I was available to do some hyperverbal commentry. :luke:

[johnglazer]

I forgot about it too. I think they're going to air it again same time in 2 wks.
I can't believe it's an hour long! I really hate the word "extreme", although it does sound like a great drinking game.
You can order a DVD of the show from the tv station. A DVD version is $15. There's a place on their website to order tapes of shows.

I think the DVD is actually $20... At least that's what the order form says.

[johnglazer]

So on Friday I emailed the person, saying that I wanted to purchase a DVD, and gave my mailing address, told them the air date, show name, and topic (extreme biking, hehe) and asked what method of payment they wanted. Today, I got home and found an envalope from WHIGTV, with the DVD inside!

Maybe they give it to you for free if you are in it?

[va_tick]

So on Friday I emailed the person, saying that I wanted to purchase a DVD, and gave my mailing address, told them the air date, show name, and topic (extreme biking, hehe) and asked what method of payment they wanted. Today, I got home and found an envalope from WHIGTV, with the DVD inside!

Maybe they give it to you for free if you are in it?

Make a copy for me

[dkeller]

Score! I got a copy last week, although I mailed them a $15 check, and all I can say is wow. I died laughing through the whole thing. That reporter (and Herb Greenberg on camera) are some characters. I'm not sure if they say extreme biking, Herb, or Battle Park more.

I'm glad Ben was able to make that "double back wheel hop" to make it over that rock, and Matt was able to score a sponsorship from Herb and WHIG TV. Ha!!!

I've now decided I need to start practicing a British accent, it sounds much better than a southern one. Slydel, maybe you can give me some lessons.

[johnglazer]

I made a bunch of copies of mine. Anyone who wants a copy, PM me with your shipping info.

[J Trials 31]

Sure I'd like a copy! I'll send you a PM.