31/31 ---> JULY 2017! CONTEST! WIN $100!
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Incredibly profound yet fantastically flawed
Day 1 - At Middle Run, where they're turning several trails into pavement and/or shitty cinder paths. Due to the reroute, though, at least I did find the terminus of the original Mason Dixon line
Little rain early on ...
Never noticed this out there before ...
Day 2 - Sauna ride in Wiss on too big of a gear ...
Running out of water on a day this hot meant a quick stop at Bruno's after the ride ...
Little rain early on ...
Never noticed this out there before ...
Day 2 - Sauna ride in Wiss on too big of a gear ...
Running out of water on a day this hot meant a quick stop at Bruno's after the ride ...
jackx
Well-Known Member
July 1 - Attended the MTBNJ group ride today at Kittatinny Valley State Park. Half-assed attempt at park closure. Parking Lot was full.
Thanks to @UtahJoe for leading the anarchy ride. Good times with a lot of people.
9.2 miles
1:30:23
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062490596
Thanks to @UtahJoe for leading the anarchy ride. Good times with a lot of people.
9.2 miles
1:30:23
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062490596
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Day 2
Woke up early and drove to New Hampshire because...well, that's almost Vermont. We kicked off our Vermont week early by hitting the neighboring state and checking out the top rated park (according to singletracks.com) in the state. Bear Brook State Park.
It's nice to ride in a state that doesn't shut down for the July 4th weekend. We happily dished out $8 to enter the park and ride. As it turns out that $8 allowed us to jump in the swimming hole after, so that was a double bonus.
Trails were ok in spots, fun in others, and atrocious on the fringe. Given that we didn't know where we were going it was a decent day with a few hiccups. But if this is the best the state has to offer I'm not moving here anytime soon.
July Challenge Day 2: At which point we drive to New Hampshire and ride a new park for 2 hours
2:02:27
14.6 miles
Overall
Days: 2
Rides: 2
Time: 4:18 (+18 minutes over target)
Woke up early and drove to New Hampshire because...well, that's almost Vermont. We kicked off our Vermont week early by hitting the neighboring state and checking out the top rated park (according to singletracks.com) in the state. Bear Brook State Park.
It's nice to ride in a state that doesn't shut down for the July 4th weekend. We happily dished out $8 to enter the park and ride. As it turns out that $8 allowed us to jump in the swimming hole after, so that was a double bonus.
Trails were ok in spots, fun in others, and atrocious on the fringe. Given that we didn't know where we were going it was a decent day with a few hiccups. But if this is the best the state has to offer I'm not moving here anytime soon.
July Challenge Day 2: At which point we drive to New Hampshire and ride a new park for 2 hours
2:02:27
14.6 miles
Overall
Days: 2
Rides: 2
Time: 4:18 (+18 minutes over target)
Ian F
Well-Known Member
2/31
My plan was to get done before it got too hot today. I did not succeed. Was literally feeling a bit sick as I finished the last mile or so.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064333959
Tomorrow, I have to get out earlier... plus, I think I'll pull the Colnago out of semi-retirement. After about 20 miles on the Grade, my hands start to go numb.
My plan was to get done before it got too hot today. I did not succeed. Was literally feeling a bit sick as I finished the last mile or so.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064333959
Tomorrow, I have to get out earlier... plus, I think I'll pull the Colnago out of semi-retirement. After about 20 miles on the Grade, my hands start to go numb.
Robin
Well-Known Member
Solid day at Creek with an awesome crew
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064720416/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1499026702
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064720416/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1499026702
Kaleidopete
Well-Known Member
Lots to do today, so I got out early and did a quick ride on the Fatty.
Rattlesnake
A way into the Bearfort Waters trails along Clinton Rd..
Rattlesnake
A way into the Bearfort Waters trails along Clinton Rd..
jackx
Well-Known Member
July 2 - Hit the road today and took a leisurely ride to Califon with my wife. Only thing I saw of interest were some classic cars.
24.8 miles
1:57:28
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064494851
24.8 miles
1:57:28
https://www.strava.com/activities/1064494851
Ian F
Well-Known Member
3/31
Not as hot and was sure to drink more water.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065603903
I haven't been riding enough this year, so I have to make sure I work up to this slowly and take it easy even when part of me wants to go for Strava PR's...
Not as hot and was sure to drink more water.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065603903
I haven't been riding enough this year, so I have to make sure I work up to this slowly and take it easy even when part of me wants to go for Strava PR's...
huffster
Well-Known Member
FOMBA next time... http://www.fomba.org/trail-map.html Same general area and loaded with nice single-track.
Big Al
Well-Known Member
So far, so good.
Nassau Trails Saturday:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062434204/
Clayton Sunday:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062434204/
Commute this morning:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065377273
Nassau Trails Saturday:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062434204/
Clayton Sunday:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1062434204/
Commute this morning:
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065377273
Robin
Well-Known Member
Day 3
Woke up in New Hampshire and decided to hit another local park (#3 on the list) which was touted as well-built but somewhat limited park. The place did not disappoint as this was pretty much on the mark. The trails were really well done, well marked, and easy to enjoy. We did as much as we could and didn't want to repeat the whole park, so we dialed it back a bit under 2 hours as we have lots of riding left this week. We also had to drive a few hours, grab some lunch, and go shopping before we hit the team house at Kingdom.
The ride says we rode with 2 people, but we just kinda rode in the same sort of direction for a while. The pic below shows just how much it has rained up here lately. That's the trail going ENTIRELY underwater. Not passable at all.
July Challenge Day 3: Many MANY squiggly lines all jammed together in one really well built trail system
1:39:16
10.3 miles
Overall
Days: 3
Rides: 3
Time: 5:57 (3 minutes under goal)
Woke up in New Hampshire and decided to hit another local park (#3 on the list) which was touted as well-built but somewhat limited park. The place did not disappoint as this was pretty much on the mark. The trails were really well done, well marked, and easy to enjoy. We did as much as we could and didn't want to repeat the whole park, so we dialed it back a bit under 2 hours as we have lots of riding left this week. We also had to drive a few hours, grab some lunch, and go shopping before we hit the team house at Kingdom.
The ride says we rode with 2 people, but we just kinda rode in the same sort of direction for a while. The pic below shows just how much it has rained up here lately. That's the trail going ENTIRELY underwater. Not passable at all.
July Challenge Day 3: Many MANY squiggly lines all jammed together in one really well built trail system
1:39:16
10.3 miles
Overall
Days: 3
Rides: 3
Time: 5:57 (3 minutes under goal)
Day 3 in the books. Road ride from the house.
Didn't really notice the weight loss until the end of the ride -
Went slow, but it seemed easier.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1066276622
no picture!
Didn't really notice the weight loss until the end of the ride -
Went slow, but it seemed easier.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1066276622
no picture!
jackx
Well-Known Member
Lots to do today, so I got out early and did a quick ride on the Fatty.
Rattlesnake
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Holy crap, Pete! Looks like you are awfully close to it!
Ian F
Well-Known Member
It's funny... when I was in Portsmouth for much of 2016, I didn't really ride much singletrack. Partly because I had a season pass for Highland and had a new M16C to play with. And then I discovered I could do Kingdom Trails as a day-trip. Add to that some nice (if somewhat flat) road riding and the end result was very little trail riding got done in NH.