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Old 07-07-2011, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by aristobrat
LOL, the censor filter isn't anything. Bad is when a mod deletes your post and shoots you a PM.
I'm pretty sure that has happened to all of us!
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Anyone doing the open weekend at Crozet July 15,16th?

I will be going down for Saturday only
Old 07-07-2011, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
Anyone doing the open weekend at Crozet July 15,16th?

I will be going down for Saturday only
What is this event you speak of sir...
Old 07-07-2011, 10:37 AM
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I guess posting on this thread slipped my mind, or for some reason had always though I posted when I joined. From Loudoun County here.
Old 07-07-2011, 10:42 AM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...?185308-meetup

anything going on down there in newport area? or any trails or something im looking for something to do or anyone need help putting on parts?

also starting next month (i move out to nokesville) the end of this month i want to try to plan a bbq or something over at the new place im moving in to car lift in the the garage bay so makes it easier to work on things.

-Nick
Old 07-07-2011, 11:04 AM
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CROZET

This is an OPEN run (i.e., both existing members and prospective members/nonmembers are eligible to attend) that is designed as a benefit to support RCPFA. Money raised will go towards the onsite porta potty bill, trail maintenance tools, member’s area tools/spruce up and general club needs. Please support this club benefit by making a donation even if you cannot attend.

DATE & TIME
July 15 – 17, 2011

Start time is 9:00 AM each morning. Please plan to arrive by 8:30 AM in order to finish the registration process and get into your trail groups by the start time.

Participants who plan to camp on-site are welcome to arrive to setup camp anytime after 4pm July 15 2011

EVENT LOCATION

(MapQuest)
6000 Bearwood Rd.
Crozet, VA 22932

You'll need to go past the "End of State Maintenance" sign, over the cattle guard, through the gate -- PLEASE KEEP CLOSED -- and to the top of the hill to find the parking/camping/registration areas.

Please be advised that Crozet is privately owned land which RCPFA maintains. It is NOT open to the public at any other time unless arranged via the RCPFA Board of Directors (BOD). All persons attending must either drive their rig or have a seat in another rig to ride in. NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED at wheeling events. Please take all of your trash and/or broken parts with you. Upon your departure, the area should be left in as good a condition as when you arrived.

If you are cross-posting this event to another board/list, please make sure that the above information is included.

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAMPING

We have primitive on-site camping, a porta-john, and a bonfire pit. Open/camp fires are not permitted in the camping area (exceptions are grills, etc.). If desired/needed, we will separate tenting areas for noise control. You are welcome to arrive for camp setup anytime after ENTER YOUR OWN DATE AND TIME HERE. There is no camping fee.

LODGING

There are at least 50 or 60 hotels in the area. The following two are the closest:

Misty Mountain Camp Resort
http://www.mistymountaincampresort.com/
56 Misty Mountain Road
Greenwood, VA 22943
1-888-647-8900

Holiday Inn (Charlottesville-Monticello)
I-64 & 631 (5th St.)
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ph: (434) 977-5100

Holiday Inn (Charlottesville-University Area)
1901 Emmet St.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ph: (434) 977-7700

TRAILS

We will have guides available for each trail level (listed below). Participants will choose trail levels the morning of the event (i.e., run Blues, Blacks, etc.). Most groups return to the parking area/pasture for lunch, and participants can typically adjust trail level (if desired).

MINIMUM VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Low Blues:
- 31" tires (not street tread)
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended

Middle/Upper Blues with (optional) Low Black Bypasses:
- 33" tires
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended

Low Blacks:
- 35" tires
- Front and rear lockers
- Tow points front and rear of vehicle
- Rocker protection and skid plates recommended
- Body and/or drive train damage is likely

Upper Blacks/Reds:
- Minimum 35" tires
- Front and rear lockers
- Full frame tied-in roll cage (6 or more points)
- A total disregard for body damage
- Helmets
- A trailer to tow your rig home
- A few screws loose in your head

FEES

Members - $25/day per vehicle, $40/2-day weekend per vehicle. (No passenger fees.)
Nonmembers - $30/day per vehicle, $60/2-day weekend per vehicle for preregistration, extra $5 if paid at the site. (No passenger fees.)

Non Members Pre-Registration:
https://spreadsheets0.google.com/vie...B1a0E6MQ#gid=0

MEMBERS Pre-Registration:
http://rcpfa.com/showthread.php?t=2241

WAIVERS

Signed waivers must be completed for Non-Members during registration and turned in before heading out each morning of the event.
RCPFA WAIVER:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...thkey=CM__wZUI

WEATHER LINK (Crozet, VA 22932)

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...10DayLink_golf

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is NOT PERMITTED during the trail rides. You may drink after you are done wheeling. Alcohol is permitted in the camping and bonfire areas.

www.RFCPA.com
Old 07-07-2011, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Combsn6
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...?185308-meetup

anything going on down there in newport area? or any trails or something im looking for something to do or anyone need help putting on parts?

also starting next month (i move out to nokesville) the end of this month i want to try to plan a bbq or something over at the new place im moving in to car lift in the the garage bay so makes it easier to work on things.

-Nick
There is NOTHING going on in Newport news... It's a sad sad place...
Old 07-07-2011, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Battlefrog
There is NOTHING going on in Newport news... It's a sad sad place...
yea i figured i been down close to that area for work (Tappahannock) and yea.. sad
Old 07-07-2011, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Combsn6
anyone need help putting on parts?

-Nick
Nick,

I've got a pile of stuff I need help with. Are you around on Saturday?
Old 07-07-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by urbie
Nick,

I've got a pile of stuff I need help with. Are you around on Saturday?
yea that sounds good just let me know the time and place.


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