Cackalacky Cup
Cackalacky 2010
As
usual, we took a pre-ride of the planned ride 2 weeks in advance.
We went up to Turkey Pen Gap to scout the course. The "road"
to the trail head was narrow and deeply rutted. It was an nice
trail but there was a fair amount of hike-a-bike. On the way
home, we discussed the route and decided it was better to look at a
different trail. The access road was poor and we are never
sure
who
is going to come ride with us.
The week heading into the Cackalacky Time Trials was pretty rainy and the trail had been closed. As we neared Saturday, it was pretty iffy on whether the trail would be open. Fortunately, the weather cleared up enough on Friday and we were able to hold the event! Unfortunately, I think attendance was held down since a good number of riders hold off to the last minute before registering. Due to park rules and the format of the event, we can't take on site registrations. The turnout was a little light but we had a great event followed by lunch at the picnic shelter. The 2010 Itusi Time Trial results are available HERE
On
Sunday, We loaded up and headed to the Pisgah Forest and rode
a nice loop starting at the horse stables. This was a loop
that we had previously ridden so we knew it was a little friendlier
for a bigger range of skills. The ride was followed up by the
traditional Taco Bell stop!
Click on the picture above to check out pictures of the 2010 Cackalacky Cup.
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