6 Mile Run Conditions
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rick81721
Lothar
Most likely lots of ice and frozen footprints. I'd avoid it for another week
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Rode from Jaques Lane parking lot (white) to the 27 lot. From 27 to Orange is unrideable w/out studs. Orange - Red to middlebush is packed perfectly for fatbikes, skinny tires will totally f this up.
Middlebush to Jaques lane starts out ok but gets progressively worse as you get near the field. The last mile to the parking lot keeps you on your toes... Or you'll end up on your a$$.
Middlebush to Jaques lane starts out ok but gets progressively worse as you get near the field. The last mile to the parking lot keeps you on your toes... Or you'll end up on your a$$.
RobW
Well-Known Member
. Ice rink
Supermoto
Well-Known Member
I rode white to blue back to Jaques lane parking lot
White has a lot of very low branches covered with snow. made for some tough going.
Blue wasn't to bad, A lot of it was untouched until I got past the fields. Then the hikers and skiers were really starting to make it worse
The snow was deep enough that my boots were skimming the top layer as I pedaled
White has a lot of very low branches covered with snow. made for some tough going.
Blue wasn't to bad, A lot of it was untouched until I got past the fields. Then the hikers and skiers were really starting to make it worse
The snow was deep enough that my boots were skimming the top layer as I pedaled
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Ah, those were your tracks I was following today, thanks!I rode white to blue back to Jaques lane parking lot
White has a lot of very low branches covered with snow. made for some tough going.
Blue wasn't to bad, A lot of it was untouched until I got past the fields. Then the hikers and skiers were really starting to make it worse
The snow was deep enough that my boots were skimming the top layer as I pedaled
Made for some very odd tracks.
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Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
+1 I came home with twigs stuck in my helmet.
Supermoto
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I tried to shake the snow off some of the branches, but I kept getting snow down my back and into my helmet. So I gave up
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Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Not I ..... But I WAS thinking about it.
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Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Bye bye 6MR, see ya in June.
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park and ride
New Member
Does anyone know the current condition of Six mile? Is the snow completely melted yet?
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
I rode every inch of it over last Saturday & Sunday (while we still had a decent snow base). No way it's ALL clear of snow, but several patches will no doubt be.
For the new folks;
This park should not be ridden now!
The ground is totally saturated and will be for a while. Clay soil parks like six mile do not drain well, as a result are VERY vulnerable to damage if ridden before they dry out.
Please give the park some time to recover before hitting it.
It'll save the trail, save your drivetrain and possible save yourself from a nasty slip and crash injury.
Thx,
Dan
For the new folks;
This park should not be ridden now!
The ground is totally saturated and will be for a while. Clay soil parks like six mile do not drain well, as a result are VERY vulnerable to damage if ridden before they dry out.
Please give the park some time to recover before hitting it.
It'll save the trail, save your drivetrain and possible save yourself from a nasty slip and crash injury.
Thx,
Dan
Dan is spot on here. There is no good reason to enter this park by bike and maybe even by foot for at least a month.
For those who don't know this is not a joke
Your bike will be coated with mud. Not painted on mud, I mean coated, like 50lbs worth. This will certainly damage your bike and cost you money. (At minimum, increase wear on your drivetrain)
As for the damage to the trails, it should be obvious that the clay soil here is basically slick as creamy peanut butter. Riding your bike (or fat bike) here will dig up the trail tread and leave ruts that will dry solid in a few weeks.
This isn't my opinion. Pure facts. Don't be THAT guy.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
It's kill'n me!