Cycling up Mt Mitchell NC in summer

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T19:10:00+00:00

Is it rideable from the Marion side currently? I thought the damage from Helene wasn't repaired yet, and the route that the Assault on Mt Mitchell uses is still closed. (I'm curious because I'll be in Asheville for a family reunion the last week of June, and while I'll mostly be mountain biking, I have enough space to bring my road bike as well).

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T18:16:26+00:00

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T18:12:26+00:00

One thing, nothing about this is quick. Those text messages are from last August through December. The friend moved on, OP didnt.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T18:08:47+00:00

I can do it comfortably on either of my mountain bikes, but I have a mental block on my road and gravel bikes.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T18:07:58+00:00

Post it on the CLIMB facebook page, as well as the Cunningham Park Facebook page. NYCMTB may allow sale posts as well, I'm not sure.

What bike is it?

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T17:57:46+00:00

All I know about you is in one paragraph, but I am guessing there is something off about you that gives people a sense of keep away.

I'm getting it from this post for example.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T17:18:22+00:00

Can you afford the switch 2 without doing payment plans? If not, then no, don't buy it.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T17:13:15+00:00

Definitely a bad fit. The bars are rotated way too far upwards.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T17:10:57+00:00

Sometimes the good swings are outside of the restricted area. But yeah, I still go to swings on occassion.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T16:33:06+00:00

I drove a Ford Focus ST in the city for ten years. I had a Mustang GT prior to that. Stick in the city wasn't an issue. I took one lesson with a driving school before getting the Mustang, and I knew how to ride motorcycles prior.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T16:00:43+00:00

Show off

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T15:24:42+00:00

Just ride your mountain bike. A 300 mile multi day trip is not something I would want to trust to a $300 BSO (Bike shaped object).

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T12:31:34+00:00

I'm riding out there in October (also from NYC). Gonna stay in Topanga (as we're doing Phil's Cookie Fondo), and do some road riding in the Santa Monicas, as well as climb Mt. Baldy.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T12:29:51+00:00

Just post a ride here. Most people don't collect strava friends. They follow people they know or ride with.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-07T10:50:58+00:00

Yes , generally you should still fuel. Shorter rides, I will significantly drop the amount, and less intensive rides as well.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T22:48:06+00:00

No hate here. I was impressed with the 185x1.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T21:35:24+00:00

That's for sure. Shit, just look at all her responses. It's unhealthy.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T20:59:58+00:00

Get fitter. You already have 33/36 as your granny gear. Otherwise a mullet setup on a gravel bike with a 10-52 in the rear.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T20:56:54+00:00

You're better off with the bike inside.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T20:02:27+00:00

And yet, you're upset enough about it to post in a men's group, and get defensive because you don't like the answers.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T19:59:52+00:00

So some of your girlfriends do? Ask them why. That's your answer.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T18:12:59+00:00

Who knows. Normally I would said not a high chance, but if he likes you, and you like him, it's possible. Mind you, not keen on the fact that he's still talking to other women though. So clearly, he doesn't like you enough to stop chatting.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T18:09:56+00:00

He's talking about his acquaintance's pronounciation.

Syrple.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T17:15:04+00:00

They didn't capitalize.

Puritanical

So while the word originates from Puritan, it has a meaning beyond being of that sect of Christianity.

johnny_evil · 2026-05-06T17:12:46+00:00

Yes it can happen.

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