6 Mile Run Conditions
- Thread starter jimf
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I concur. Tacky in spots, slick in spots, swamped in spots.
After receiving 1.25" of rain in the last 48hrs early Sunday morning might be a better bet as it looks like it will get below freezing tomorrow night.What are the chances of being able to ride Six Mile tomorrow morning? Trying to decide as I will be in the area
CNJRider
Joker
Don’t forget to bring your dog, unleashed of course. Fido needs to shred too.
But seriously, it is probably shitty since it rained most of Thursday in CNJ. Would need to get there early enough to beat the thaw.
sourlandrides
New Member
Whats RV?
Cole
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Round valley
mwlikesbikes
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And think of the children! Won’t anyone please think of the children!!!
We all know it’s too wet to enjoy this place by bike these days.. why not come out and lend a hand with a little new trail ?
www.mtbnj.com
Lets cut some new trail 1/29 (placeholder)
I have flagged a 1/3 mile reroute that i've been eyeing up for some time. I am still awaiting the final nod from the park, but if things go right, we will be cutting in a reroute on sunday Jan 29th. This will likely start at 9am. I'll fill in the blanks later this week, but here is your...
CNJRider
Joker
Was as good as it gets early this am. Steady overnight temps into the 20s and overcast at dawn worked their magic as expected.
Did blue, white and red up until the concrete bridge.
Two trees down on blue both within a mile after the steel bridge.
Was kicking myself for not bringing my Silky. Would’ve made short work of both.
Lube up before attempting this infamous ride.
Concrete bridge is starting to clog up again. Will need to pay a visit soon... maybe on a warmer day.
Finished up after 8 and things were still solid. i think today was the least dirty one of my bikes has ever looked after a ride at 6MR or any other park. After shot below.
Did blue, white and red up until the concrete bridge.
Two trees down on blue both within a mile after the steel bridge.
Was kicking myself for not bringing my Silky. Would’ve made short work of both.
Lube up before attempting this infamous ride.
Concrete bridge is starting to clog up again. Will need to pay a visit soon... maybe on a warmer day.
Finished up after 8 and things were still solid. i think today was the least dirty one of my bikes has ever looked after a ride at 6MR or any other park. After shot below.
johnnyrides
Active Member
Is it still no good to ride during the day today? Only when frozen?
hls811
Well-Known Member
No good today; it’s way too warm and it rained last night. Wait until it freezes again. Or late May - whatever comes first.
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Cal28
Active Member
What’s the smallest size Silky you could get away with to clear trees that size; 150? I’d like to have one in my pack for emergencies.
CNJRider
Joker
I only have a big boy. It is marginally heavier than their mid size folding saw but can tackle some pretty thick trunks. Only weighs a pound and a few ounces and still fits easily in a backpack.
Cal28
Active Member
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Bikeworks
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I went with the Gomboy just to keep it a bit smaller.
i carry a 300mm gomboy, it has been sufficient for most of what you will encounter.
I carry a Super Accel 21 (210mm blade) when riding, it has an overall length of 240mm & weighs 200g. It's big enough for anything I'd want to interrupt a ride to cut.
If I'm heading out to cut something bigger I'll take the 300mm Gomboy (overall length 330mm & 330g), or both if I'm concerned of getting the blade pinched.
If I'm heading out to cut something bigger I'll take the 300mm Gomboy (overall length 330mm & 330g), or both if I'm concerned of getting the blade pinched.