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Post by Christopher J! on Jun 30, 2011 7:31:25 GMT -5
Ever wonder about my excellence on a bike? I owe it to a hearty diet of wolves, bears, and the odd moose, living under a tarp in the rocks and trees of the north, and riding my bike across the country side while throwing spears at my prey.
No, but seriously it's from learning to mountain bike at Buckwallow and the other, much harder trails in Muskoka. Buckwallow is a great venue, not hilly, and much more varying terrain than the rest of the series. It is known as the most technical Ontario Cup race (thank the bike gods you don't have to race Elliot Lake), and the Ontario Cup is Sunday the 10th of July.
Is anybody interested in racing this race? I may have a favour to ask; I am in Algonquin Park the whole week leading up to the race and the week after, and will get myself and my bike to the race, but may need help to get my bike back to Guelph and I'll go back to the park. If you think you have room for an extra bike (no rider), please let me know.
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Post by Dana on Jun 30, 2011 8:27:35 GMT -5
I'm thinking about it, but it's looking like July will be tight on time.
The course is posted, have you riden it yet?
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Post by davidh on Jun 30, 2011 9:59:28 GMT -5
So where are these legendary muskoka trails? I have my brand new bike and can't find anywhere to ride except buckwallow. Anything closer to Huntsville?
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Post by davidh on Jun 30, 2011 10:00:03 GMT -5
Ohh and there was this one place in Bracebridge just off the highway but it sounds a little sketchy.
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Post by Dana on Jun 30, 2011 10:06:18 GMT -5
There's supposedly some good trails near Santa's Village.
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Post by Smyth on Jun 30, 2011 10:13:33 GMT -5
Ever wonder about my excellence on a bike? Not really |
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Post by Dana on Jun 30, 2011 10:31:46 GMT -5
Ever wonder about my excellence on a bike? Not really Like. |
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Post by davidh on Jun 30, 2011 11:33:44 GMT -5
Ever wonder about my excellence on a bike? Not really Hahaha |
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Post by Mariah on Jun 30, 2011 11:34:13 GMT -5
nice one Smyth .. yo I want in on this ... real bad .. this is my fav venue so if someone is thinking of driving post up! of course compensation will be provided  (in whatever form you prefer  ) .. yeaahhh |
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Post by Mariah on Jun 30, 2011 11:36:08 GMT -5
Also ... Ever wonder about my excellence on a bike? I owe it to a hearty diet of wolves, bears, and the odd moose, living under a tarp in the rocks and trees of the north, and riding my bike across the country side while throwing spears at my prey. north? really? ... please in related news ... perhaps an O-Cup in Sudbury next year? .. thats right .. welcome to the real north |
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Post by Nico on Jun 30, 2011 14:11:59 GMT -5
Sudbury O-cup could perhaps give some people a different perspective on what the words 'north' and 'technical' mean... and maybe even on the word 'compensation' when offered from the local gals....
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Post by Mariah on Jul 1, 2011 14:35:19 GMT -5
^ yeahhhh  .. Nico! go to Buckwallow to race!!! and drive me:!! |
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Post by flav on Jul 4, 2011 11:05:16 GMT -5
Chris I can bring your bike back...So I have room for 2 people (preferably racing the 1:30 start) and 1 bike.
Are most people just heading up on Sunday morning?
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Post by carly on Jul 4, 2011 12:38:37 GMT -5
racinggggg . I am going up with my family saturday to pre-ride & then spending the night at a hotel. |
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Post by Mariah on Jul 5, 2011 20:39:20 GMT -5
Racers Unite! so I have been hearing some chatter about who wants to go .. when to go .. who with ... so lets get ourselves sorted. Im pretty sure it's 3ish hours there so I think going up Saturday and staying overnight is the best option for a lot of us (me) .. so Im thinking about campsites and needing to book. Who is in? so far I have heard interest from (me), Nico, Flav, Smyth, Jvan, Dana? (6 bikes/people total)? ... Who can drive? Nico (3bikes 2peeps total?), Flav (1bike 2peeps .. total or plus you?), Dana (3bikes, 4peeps?) ... Who wants to camp? Who has tents or other gear to spare? Anyone or anything else?? so post up if you have any answers, comments or questions ... Im thinking by Thursday so I can tally and see how this will work out ... thanks! |
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Post by Mariah on Jul 5, 2011 21:07:26 GMT -5
Update - Gravenhurst KOA is booked up but Hillbilly Estates (classy I know) has some tent sites and one Cabin for 5 available as of tonight .. I stayed there last year and its not to far away and does the trick ... here is the link www.hillbilly.on.ca/campground/rates.htm looking like about 15 bucks each if we get 5 for the cabin and 12 ish if we fit 4 onto one site or 15 if we split to 2 sites |
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Post by Dana on Jul 5, 2011 21:18:06 GMT -5
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Post by flav on Jul 5, 2011 21:20:31 GMT -5
Im in for camping! Ill be leaving saturday around 2 or 3 and I have two tents.
Like i said before ill have room for two people a bike, and possibly another bike.
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Post by Dana on Jul 5, 2011 21:34:10 GMT -5
There's also Santa's village which is reasonably priced, except: "Noisy parties, profane language and excessive drinking will not be tolerated."
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Post by laura on Jul 5, 2011 22:24:37 GMT -5
Considering doing this race...my death is imminent!
Not sure how helpful I will be for rides as I will be driving to Orillia on Thursday night, but I can probably get someone back to Guelph if necessary.
See y'all there!
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Post by Nico on Jul 5, 2011 23:44:45 GMT -5
get the cabin! now!
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Post by jvan on Jul 6, 2011 9:18:40 GMT -5
I am 75%?? I know that doesn't help. If I came would there be room in a vehicle and in the cabin??! Ahhh my first Ocup. :S lol
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Post by Mariah on Jul 6, 2011 9:54:59 GMT -5
^ Im sure the cabin wont be a problem .. but rides might be .. I think the only other spot we have available right now is with Alex ... and I know Smyth was thinking about going but I haven't heard from her yet .. so I think it is a first come first serve kind of a deal
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Post by Mariah on Jul 6, 2011 9:55:48 GMT -5
unless we get another driver |
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Post by Mariah on Jul 6, 2011 10:06:48 GMT -5
update -
cabin is a 2 night minimum stay so I booked a tent site for 5 instead .. so if we have 5 it will be $12 each and because Alex is awesome it looks like we have tents for that many people ... so it will be first come first serve for who gets in those spots or if we have to book another site
Right now I have confirmed
Mariah + Nico (driving), and Alex (driving) with room for 1 more (camp and ride)
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Post by Dana on Jul 6, 2011 10:38:03 GMT -5
Sad to say that I'll probably have to pass on this one. If I change my mind, I'll figure out extra accommodations.
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Post by Mariah on Jul 6, 2011 11:06:37 GMT -5
ok thanks for posting Dana |
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Post by shannen on Jul 9, 2011 22:01:49 GMT -5
Good luck tomorrow everyone racing at Buckwhallow! I was there today trail running and the trails are in AWESOME shape! |
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) .. yeaahhh 
.. Nico! go to Buckwallow to race!!! and drive me:!! 