6 Mile Run Conditions

[clarkenstein]

Figured out my photo issue - it’s when I size them down from actual size. Here I am trying to save bandwidth and my photos get drunk and lay down in the process.

Oh and check for ticks if you go out and trim. I just pulled 7 off of me.

 

[Deamon59]

Rode yesterday, some wet spots but conditions were fine overall.

 

[ekuhn]

Rode Sat morning. Conditions were primo. The intent of the ride was really to do some TM recon.

Concrete bridge was all jammed up. Cleared the tubes the best I could with the rake from the top side. Got the water level down pretty good to make the exit towards the pond not so wet. Thinking of trying to get in there maybe one night this to see if I can open it up. If anyone can do like a 5:30 meet up one night, lmk.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Figured out my photo issue - it’s when I size them down from actual size. Here I am trying to save bandwidth and my photos get drunk and lay down in the process.

Oh and check for ticks if you go out and trim. I just pulled 7 off of me.

Get some sun sleeves from Pearl Izumi (or rash guards at the surf shop, but they're heavier). They make full-length leg ones, too. Doesn't stop you from getting any ticks, but I've definitely caught quite a few, and it's easy to brush them off with a detailing brush before getting in the car.

@ekuhn I hear @Patrick likes to play in the water.

 

[Patrick]

Rode Sat morning. Conditions were primo. The intent of the ride was really to do some TM recon.

Concrete bridge was all jammed up. Cleared the tubes the best I could with the rake from the top side. Got the water level down pretty good to make the exit towards the pond not so wet. Thinking of trying to get in there maybe one night this to see if I can open it up. If anyone can do like a 5:30 meet up one night, lmk.

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someone broke up the dam created between the bridge and the tree!
i was thinking of going over some time this week, @Mare45 reported that it wasn't bad.
Sourlands on wednesday tho

 

[clarkenstein]

Got out trimming from South Middlebush to the top of that sucky little hill on blue.

And I forgot my rake. If someone could go out and clean my mess up that would rule. Five minutes of walking, three minutes of raking, five minutes of walking is all it would take.

 

[ekuhn]

someone broke up the dam created between the bridge and the tree!
i was thinking of going over some time this week, @Mare45 reported that it wasn't bad.
Sourlands on wednesday tho

It was rideable, but standing there I watched 3 or 4 riders (one being a kid) wipe out and dismount into the bank. Part of which the rocks and concrete chunks arent as smooth as they once were.

Maybe Thursday.

 

[jdog]

Got out trimming from South Middlebush to the top of that sucky little hill on blue.

And I forgot my rake. If someone could go out and clean my mess up that would rule. Five minutes of walking, three minutes of raking, five minutes of walking is all it would take.

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Don’t waste your time raking. Just cut as much as you can.

 

[clarkenstein]

So all that is left on the canal side is forbidden red (which is overall pretty ok except by Jacques) and the pink highlights on blue:

 

[KenS]

have never seen a ranger at 6MR.

Now you have!

6mr is managed by the D&R Canal State Park. The State Park Police assigned to cover 6MR have a large area of responsibility, all the way to Frenchtown. You might not see them when you visit, but they are around and really good peeps.

 

[stb222]

Now you have!
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6mr is managed by the D&R Canal State Park. The State Park Police assigned to cover 6MR have a large area of responsibility, all the way to Frenchtown. You might not see them when you visit, but they are around and really good peeps.

"Sorry guys, gotta go patrol the park on my bike today"

 

[ekuhn]

Now you have!
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6mr is managed by the D&R Canal State Park. The State Park Police assigned to cover 6MR have a large area of responsibility, all the way to Frenchtown. You might not see them when you visit, but they are around and really good peeps.

He was official - even had a little blue and red blinking police light on the tailbag.

 

[daytona]

Well hopefully he can suggest to the people not wearing helmets to do so. Rode yesterday and why is Six mile the only park in NJ that people do not wear helmets? It is also directly proportional to the quality of the bike they are riding. I must of saw 10 people with no helmets on. When you mention they should be wearing a helmet they spout some BS like it;s my right not to wear one.

 

[shrpshtr325]

Well hopefully he can suggest to the people not wearing helmets to do so. Rode yesterday and why is Six mile the only park in NJ that people do not wear helmets? It is also directly proportional to the quality of the bike they are riding. I must of saw 10 people with no helmets on. When you mention they should be wearing a helmet they spout some BS like it;s my right not to wear one.

really? only at 6 mile?

Disturbing "no helmet" trend

I've noticed that there is a ton of helmetless riders on the trails ever since the pandemic has subsided. Most of them are on box store bikes and are new and very inexperienced riders. I casually mentioned it to a group of ladies who were bouncing their way down the trail this morning.

www.mtbnj.com

 

[WJF]

Now you have!
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6mr is managed by the D&R Canal State Park. The State Park Police assigned to cover 6MR have a large area of responsibility, all the way to Frenchtown. You might not see them when you visit, but they are around and really good peeps.

This guy was ripping by my marshal station during the Quick Six NICA race, he even had his flashing emergency lights on...what a surprise to see him ride by.

 

[Carson]

Now you have!
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6mr is managed by the D&R Canal State Park. The State Park Police assigned to cover 6MR have a large area of responsibility, all the way to Frenchtown. You might not see them when you visit, but they are around and really good peeps.

I guess there's no line item in the budget for a bike fit.

 

[NJ Gator]

hi guys- if rain holds off- I assume today is okay to ride this afternoon?

 

[clarkenstein]

hi guys- if rain holds off- I assume today is okay to ride this afternoon?

Yep. It’s great out there right now.

 

[hooples3]

good morning.. any updates on trail conditions? looking to head out there this afternoon!! Thanks!

 

[Piston Honda]

good morning.. any updates on trail conditions? looking to head out there this afternoon!! Thanks!

Blue has lots of puddles. I'd say conditions are 2.5 out of 4.