Looks like I'm going.
See you @ 8
See you @ 8
Nassau Group Ride 5/26
- Thread starter pooriggy
- Start date
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
wuz responding to your foundation Q to Short, SS is fun there
still up in the air for attendance, but if I do, will bring the 29+ SS
Wow. Not sure where the brain was on my reply!
I really have no idea wtf you're talking about, lol. I'm pretty sure you quoted the wrong post tho
You'd think I have a couple of 10%rs in me.
Anyway, I'll try to be at circa for the post ride stories.
Only excuse you need: Because bikes.
Do it.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
Sure it's open to all Chris
Where do you live and where have you been riding? Mostly dirt and roots, minimal climbing
Welcome!
This will be a fun, and very social ride.
It is all single track with limited tech other than some trail-side log rides, a couple of rock walls that have been lowered, and a log or two.
This should give you an idea of the elevation changes.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1560271808
Enjoy!
carvegybe
Well-Known Member
Live in West Windsor NJ near Princeton. In South Africa I got used to rocky climbs but havent developed the balls to ride down at speed on my 26r. Got a 29r recently and am getting used to completely different NJ terrain which is wetter, muddier and full of wet roots on climbs turns and descents. Looks like will need to learn to bunny hop logs which I cant do now so I switched to flat pedals to make sure I dont cheat. Not a fast rider but I enjoy climbs. Hope that's a good intro. Will probably join you guys on the ride on the 26th..looking forward to meeting all/some of you.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Try some NNJ parks like Jungle or Ringwood as well. Might feel closer to what you are used to.
rick81721
Lothar
Realize you are new here but the idea is not to ride when it's wet and muddy. Check out the trails conditions here for updates.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
wait till the summer when everything is dry and dusty, if you want to like home. Damp Springs, dry Summers, leafy Falls and snowy Winters, got it all here in the Garden State.
A few years back we talked about bucket list rides, and there was mention of a trek between Botswanna and SA, interested in hearing more about your ride experiences overseas.
Start a new thread and introduce yourself
pkovo
Well-Known Member
Circa has the Best Burgers around in my opinion... And I said that before I knew Rudy.
If I can weasel my way out of taking my daughter to swimming lessons on Sat morning, I will try and join.
carvegybe
Well-Known Member
Is that for safety reasons or to protect the trails?
rick81721
Lothar
Protect the trails - safety you're on your own!
To prevent trail damage. Some parks are more susceptible to damage than others. Six Mile Run is notorious for poor drainage because of the soil composition. The ruts formed, and the widening of trails from people going around gets pretty bad. MTB access is not a guarantee in NJ, and we don't want to give them any reasons to revoke access.
Some of the rockier trails farther north handle the rain much better, but it's usually best to check the trail conditions thread, or post up asking if anyone has local current knowledge.