50 mile Chimney Rock Ride

We did that 4 park ride a few weeks ago; KSVP, Allamuchy, Deer Park, and Stephens. Ended up with 51 miles under our belts (Approx. 1 mile of asphalt, 12 miles of rail bed, and the rest single track). I'm sure one of the guys has a gps link if anyone's interested.

We didn't break any speed records, but that wasn't the goal and it was still a ton of fun. I felt surprisingly good afterwards too.
 
allaire was fun I did a 30 then a 40. correct very few repeats. chimney is hard because it just beats your body up. all the rocks roots etc. I ride a full suspension plus so the 40 was no problem. I blew my bottom bracket up on first 40 and punctured tire on 2nd. doing 50 would take around 7 hours 40 was 5 hours. plus breaks. I don't have that type of time until spring when I'll attempt it again.
 
ReggieHammond said:
We did that 4 park ride a few weeks ago; KSVP, Allamuchy, Deer Park, and Stephens. Ended up with 51 miles under our belts (Approx. 1 mile of asphalt, 12 miles of rail bed, and the rest single track). I'm sure one of the guys has a gps link if anyone's interested.

We didn't break any speed records, but that wasn't the goal and it was still a ton of fun. I felt surprisingly good afterwards too.
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I'll keep in touch I would love to try up there in spring get a group
 
David Taylor said:
U buyin beers for 3 hours at cr inn if I do 50 miles at cr? Gotta let wifey know if she needs to pick me up or not.
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Why don't u do 50 miles over the next 3-4 rides at CR, it will be more fun. Or do a triple up north. Or stick to your guns and do 50 miles of CR because DAVE TAYLOR.
I'll bust out one of my top shelf brews for you.
 
pooriggy said:
Why don't u do 50 miles over the next 3-4 rides at CR, it will be more fun. Or do a triple up north. Or stick to your guns and do 50 miles of CR because DAVE TAYLOR.
I'll bust out one of my top shelf brews for you.
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I just want to do a 50 mile tech ride at not a killer pace. This is what I call fun. I need to ride at my fun pace for once. Like blue mt yesterday was that fun pace and despite some flats was very enjoyable. Cathedral was a failure in all ways for me. I physically could have ridden around for two more hours but if I'm not racing the back pain wasn't worth it. I took myself out of contention by not eating properly. You race 20 races in a year and I guess you have a bad couple.
 
David Taylor said:
I just want to do a 50 mile tech ride at not a killer pace. This is what I call fun. I need to ride at my fun pace for once. Like blue mt yesterday was that fun pace and despite some flats was very enjoyable. Cathedral was a failure in all ways for me. I physically could have ridden around for two more hours but if I'm not racing the back pain wasn't worth it. I took myself out of contention by not eating properly. You race 20 races in a year and I guess you have a bad couple.
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my thoughts exactly. 50 at CR is a challenge I would take my road bike out of I only wanted the miles
 
This sounds dumb. I'd rather ride TOS / Ringwood or Jungle or Waway or Mooch than CR for that long. or maybe Wiss or White Clay and none of which for 50 miles. 2.5 hours max...
 
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Mountain Bike Mike said:
This sounds dumb. I'd rather ride TOS / Ringwood or Jungle or Waway or Mooch that CR for that long. or maybe Wiss or White Clay and non of which for 50 miles. 2.5 hours max...
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To each their own. I like riding distance, I like a challenge and I love riding at chimney rock...and it's close to home.
 
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