Today’s ride on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2009! Once the drop-off points for the various trails was established…the ride would start at Raspberry Ridge in Gingercake Acres. We had TEN people on the ride!!! What a great group to ride with….one of the good ole good-ones for sure!!! The riders were John Spencer (brother Jeff would join at Greentown Plunge with Callie)…Byron McKenzie (basher), Phillip Fracaro, Peter Henderson, Justin Studt, Barry Brittain, Jeff Moore, Stanley Moore, Tim Kenan (i think that was you last name???), and myself. The “group” at the sinkhole saddle….getting ready to climb up to sinkhole….great group! This was a ride that was definitely NOT to-be-missed!!!!

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First of all, the trails were in fantastic shape….very few trees down on Raspberry Ridge, or Greentown….well, the one that would make a nice option???? Everyone was pumped at the prospect of gaining much air, smoothing out some nice singletrack, and hold on! Raspberry was pretty dry, but also a little damp from the early morning dew….we started around 9:30 a.m. The trail was fast and tacky! Perfect conditons! We had several new riders on this group of rides. Props! to Peter Henderson, Barry Brittain, and Tim Kenan. New to Sinkhole and Goat trails were Justin Studt, and Tim Kenan, and Barry Brittain. It was a very fun group…

Here are the photos….

This ride ended none-to-soon!  We were all pooped.  Thanks everyone for helping shuttle, providing food, water, rides for all!  That’s exactly what a weekend-at-Wilson’s should be and more!  Everyone helping everyone ride better, and feel good about cleaned jumps, tech sections, drops, roots, rocks, flying objects from other bikes or riders!!!  The post-ride dinner at Pancho Villa proved GREAT as usual.  Can you say Shrimp or Fish tacos?  Pelusa Texana?  Cane Asada???  All good, man those beers really hit the spot.  I hope that each person had the same amount of “good-times” as myself!!!  Thanks All!!!
 
Swanson
 
p.s.  Basher and I will be riding Hibriten Mountain Tuesday evening about 6:30pm!!!!  Be There!!!

On June 21st, 2008 the 9th annual Pee Wee’s Memorial Mountain Bike Festival will be held from 10 a.m. til ?
 
This year the festival will be scaled-back to a celebration among riders, the community of friends developed through the years, and all those who wish to honor the spirit of Harold “Pee Wee” Morrison and what he created in Lincolnton, N.C.
 
It’s about more than a place to ride, a place to share fun memories, a place to conquer trail obstacles, and even more than the thrills, chills, and spills we take on the trails.  It’s about those things that bring us to the trails and keep us coming back for more!
 
So, this year’s festival will be a true celebration of being part of a community of people who share all of these things, and wish to be together with friends, new faces, new friends, all sharing our love of mountain biking at Pee Wee’s!
 
There will be fun events for the family and prizes to be given away.  No competitions like usual, more fun for everyone!  The admission will be $5.00 each person, additional raffle tickets can be purchased for more chances at prizes. 
 
The dirt jumps will be “sessioned” all day!  (waiver must be signed!)
The stunts will be “sessioned” all day!  (waiver must be signed!)
The trails will be “ridden” all day long! (waiver must be signed!)
Prizes will be given out during the day at various times!  Raffle ticket(s) must be purchased to win prizes…
Admission covers:  meal of hotdog and hamburger and drink, and one raffle ticket!!!
 
After the festival ends….a very special concert will happen!!!
 
The local band
 
FAKE I.D. (Sublime Cover Band)
 
will be playing for your enjoyment!  You will be allowed to camp on the grounds after the concert…
 
Any questions???
 
Please email banjodawgcms@bellsouth.net or call
 
Clark’s Bicycle Center (828)-624-0159
 
Thanks!
 
Mike Swanson
event coordinator and land manager
Pee Wee’s Mountain Bike Park
Lincolnton, N.C.