| | As the sun sets over our little campground, |
| | | the moon rises to the sound of crickets, |
| | | and hundreds of mountain bikers ariving for the festival. |
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| | Ken, Judy and John greeted each new arrival. |
| | | First, check in at registration. |
| | | Second, pick up your SWAG. |
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| | | | and enjoy the warmth of a campfire. |
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| | At dark 30, the night riders are drawn towards the light. |
| | | For many, this will be their first ride at Alafia. |
| | | There was much discussion as to where we would ride. |
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| | The old pros just relaxed, and waited for the start. |
| | | | About 35 riders challenged the night. |
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| | Entertainment for the evening was Romy, with backup from Rob & Rick |
| | | This could be the ultimate girl's race team. |
| | | Telling crash & burn stories, no doubt. |
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| | Guys - always with the foldout, even if it is a bike. |
| | | Damon Fowler rocked the crowd Saturday night. |
| | | Blues - Rock - and Happy Birthday for Howard Jr. |
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| | The beer was close at hand. |
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| | hot & healthy, a good combo |
| | | Thanks, but I'll need more than that... |
| | | The quiet before the rush. |
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| | Thanks to AJ's Bikes & Boards |
| | | | Cartecay Bikes from Ellijay GA. |
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| | Oliver's and Carrollwood Bikes |
| | | and Rick Knight for our SWAMP jersey sales. |
| | | Herding cats to the start |
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| | | | Listen up! Beware of the gators... |
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| | | Dropping into North Creek, our newest trail |
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| | | | Alafia Park head Ranger, Craig Liney |
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| | | the Whoops on Bridges take a commitment. |
| | | once you start, there is no stopping |
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| | roll over the edge, and don't touch your brakes |
| | | look ahead to pick your line |
| | | kick it hard to make the top |
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| | if you hit the drop with a little speed |
| | | the climb up the other side is relatively eas |
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| | a high banked, high speed, uphill turn |
| | | Romy uses finesse to cross the top and line up for the drop |
| | | time to take a breath before the next technical |
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| | | followed by an equally nasty descent |
| | | get it right the first time cause there is little room for error |
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| | | meet our new President, Tim Gustafson |
| | | Steve - why do you always look so serious? |
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| | Mike, from Cartecay Bikes in Ellijay, is really enjoying himself |
| | | See - not serious. Having fun is why we are here. |
| | | long - steep - fast downhill. The Abyss at it's best/worst. (choose one) |
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| | This has been fun, I'm going to dinner now. |
| | | hop - drop - turn. Did I get that right? |
| | | 33 miles and it's still fun |
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| | end of the ride and it's all smiles |
| | | start line at the Crazy Crit. |
| | | I'm embarrassed to admit that these are friends of mine. |
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| | Balloons earn points. Steal one for points, or pop theirs so they lose points. |
| | | Tim needs to adjust his seat height, & Garry obviously ate too much. |
| | | girls just wanna have fun |
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| | Rudy just discovered that his clunker doesn't have brakes. |
| | | there seems to be some discussion on balloon ownership |
| | | excuse me a moment while I make an adjustment |
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| | Whistle blew - time to change bikes |
| | | Where did they get these costumes? No - don't tell me. I don't want to know. |
| | | get r done was the last one riding. Not even Bad Bob could knock him off. |
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| | Thanks to our sponsors, the bike shops, Park management, and YOU. |
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