COMPLETED TRIP: TECORE II - The aftermath

[Trail X]

TECORE II
September 18-20, 2009

The players:

JamesDowning
Gordinho80
Dizzlenator
Ultravorx
Bobbyblaze

The itinerary:

Friday:
9:00 a
Meet in Baltimore
5 Lifted TB Convoy to Harrisonburg
12:00 p Gas up in Harrisonburg
Lunch in Harrisonburg
Head down Rt-33 to the Kephart Trail.
Kephart is a 2.5mile trail that starts easy and gets slightly difficult in areas. It's rarely visited, as it's a dead-end trail, but provides a good way to 'get your feet wet'. + 5 miles of dirt
Headed up to the first campsite via Union Springs Rd (AKA Forest Service Route 225 & 225B). Rough road, do not proceed without a lift and at least A/Ts. + 10 miles of dirt.
6:00 p Hit the campsite. Begin setting up camp. We had the knob to ourselves.
Dinner, fireside, watch stars.

Saturday:
Breakfast, tear down campsite... full day of wheeling ahead of us.
Head to Flagpole Knob... it's mandatory if you're in the area.
Head back down towards 33. + 10.5 miles of dirt...
~11:30 p Hit 33, and aimed towards second mountain.
Began at the main entrance to the north mountains; long run road. (AKA FS 72) + 6 miles of dirt.
~1 p Lunchtime at "Clines Hacking"
Headed down 2nd mountain trail, dead end road (AKA FS 502) + 9 miles
Played with recovery stuff, went over best practices
Headed to the campsite via Vepco Road (AKA FS 240)... + 11 miles
~5:30 p got into the campsite, begin setting up... explore area + 3 miles of dirt
Dinner/etc...
9:00 p Night run down Vepco and Tom's Park... + ~14 miles

Sunday:
Breakfast
Heading back towards Rt 33... needing gas
Went back via FR 87 > FR 72. +23 miles of dirt...
Got some quick gas... then headed down to a fun stream crossing...
Time to get some Sonic for lunch!

Total of 91 miles of dirt trails... wowzers...

Now the pictures will come. Slowly.

[Zero]

wow!!!91 freakin miles!!! sweet trip guys!! let see the pics!

[Trail X]

I actually didn't take a ton of pictures this time around... I didn't have a navigator/photographer with me this time... so I'm mainly depending on the other guys to post up their pictures/videos.

Here's a few to tide you guys over:

Kephart:


Falcon along Union Springs:


Mario climbing some rocks:


Bob on some rocks:


Yum! Steak, shrimp & corn!


Frank:


Dan getting a little off-camber:


I had a really hard time getting a picture here at flagpole... this is the best of like 20... filter compliments of someone's glasses.


Just before 2nd mountain:


This trail was quite steep... amazing view from above... although, I forgot to take a picture... I'm sure someone else did.


A little obstacle:


2nd Mountain trail:


Night run!




Rattle snake on the trail:


Stream crossing:

[Zero]

im soo jealous

[teebes]

Goodstuff! Looks like a blast!


Oh, and it looks like someone pee'd on that 'filter' photo


I feel a TECORE only slideshow for our main www page

[HARDTRAILZ]

Looks like a great time, Anyone have any issues or breakage?

[bobbyblaze]

Shameless self promotion. I have 200 pix to sort through besides about 3 - 3 1/2 hours of video. UGGHHH.

[MrSmithsTB]

I can't wait to be mad at what I missed.

[ultravorx]

Here are a few pics i have. I have a ton more, plus videos, buts its late and im tired

Some misting in the trails

XUV daring a hill

Chewy, the TECORE mascot

[Gordinho80]

It was a blast! Can't wait until the next one...

PICS!

[Gordinho80]

[Gordinho80]

[Gordinho80]

[Zero]

awesome pics u guys!

[janesy86]

Looks like a great time was had... Now I know I have to go to the next TECORE!!

[dirtychevymama]

Where's the thread to sign up for next year?! What's the hold up? hehehehe Fab pics! Definitly got the envy flowing through my veins! Not trying to hijack the thread but how'd the bobbyblaze do with the spare on the bottom?? Seems like it would be a biotch!?

[Gordinho80]

:finger: Where's the thread to sign up for next year?! What's the hold up? hehehehe Fab pics! Definitly got the envy flowing through my veins! Not trying to hijack the thread but how'd the Tb do with the spare on the bottom?? Seems like it would be a biotch!?

Bob did just fine. He did scrape his oil pan skid plate a couple of times... but I'm sure he'll post the pics and details!

[ultravorx]

I actually did have some post TECORE carnage!!

On the way home on rt 81, following Dizzlenator, a softball sized rock smashed into my passenger side mirror blinker! It cracked the plastic, broke the tab that holds it in place, and killed the bulb. Looks like its time for an LED mod!!!

On my way to work today, i felt and heard a lout vibration that got louder with speed, when i turn left it goes away. Looks like i need a near drivers side wheel bearing Its an easy fix, and i'll probably avoid the extended warranty on this since they will blame the wheel spacer on the cause for sure (and i dont have spare rims to put factories back on) and the deductable is about the same cost as a new hub. So i'll just do this on myself

Remember, dont play if your not going to pay!!

Bring on TECORE III

[MrSmithsTB]

Looks like it was a mighty fine time. Patiently awaiting pics from the rest of you. I'm in for the next trip.

[Trail X]

On my way to work today, i felt and heard a lout vibration that got louder with speed, when i turn left it goes away. Looks like i need a near drivers side wheel bearing

I'm still trying to figure out my noise too... it's not bad, but just a light grinding... The sound seems to change some when turning different directions. Although, I don't think it's anything I need to be worried about yet.

Plus, my treads themselves seem to be humming more... I'm thinking it's due to all the little rock cuts.