Recent content by Mark S

Today, I rode Belleplain and it was fine. A few wet spots at the beginning of 1 but perfect otherwise. The leaves and pine needles made it extremely slow but it was fun.

I’ll check the spokes but I don’t have another wheel, other bike is 27.5. Everyone has given me interesting ideas. I’ll check each and see what happens next. Thanks to everyone.

It seems to click on the down stroke of the drive side pedal area and only while under pressure, never during light pedaling. Maybe it’s my knees?

I need some advice. I’ve got a tick/click that I can’t clean up on an older bike (2013 Trek superfly 100 al elite). I’ve replaced the bottom bracket and the pivot bushing on the frame, lubed the seat post and installed a new seat and chain due to normal maintenance. But the click still remains...

I had an incident riding Estell Manor Friday morning. While riding, a friend clipped a tree and went down. He a new inexperienced rider and a senior citizen. I hopped off my bike and went to check if he was alright. He was basically fine but while he was regrouping, another rider blew past us. I...

I’d like to join this beginner friendly ride but I’m booked this week but I have a few questions. I’m an antique (70+) and I’ve been riding forever or longer, how long do you generally ride? And a friend of the same vintage but relatively inexperienced would like to join. Will he survive...

Camden County College is a great place for a beginner rider. There are a few climbs/downhills, twists and turns and enough trails to get lost. Young riders love that. You can easily ride there for a hour+ and not get bored, which is perfect for a young rider.

Today was the first time I’ve ever made it through there without enjoying hitting a tree. I’ve always felt that the best part of that section was the challenge of fighting around the trees and laughing at my lack of skills. Now the fun is being taken away.

The glasses did not belong to me.

Rode there today, perfect conditions, no mud or water. I don’t know GPX but Singletracks website has an accurate description and location. The trailhead is plainly marked just above the lake picnic area parking lot, on the left side of the road.

I feel better now at 5.5mph. I thought I was in Back to the Future going in reverse. I felt good not kissing to many trees.

Does this count as riding? At times I thought I was going in reverse.

Rode there today. Perfect and slow. Just the right conditions for an old antique.

Check out Black Run Preserve near Voorhees. It’s similar to Mercer but maybe easier. Perfect for a new rider

I’ve been wearing Sporthill. They’ve have several options and are a little pricey but perfect for riding and skiing. I’ve had one pair for 10+ years and they are still going strong. After 10 years, they paid for themselves.