NJMTB Fest. aka JORBA Jam 2022

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

In for 10:15 Advanced intermediate

 

[Cassinonorth]

Getting this error while trying to sign up for camping.

 

[robcleary]

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Getting this error while trying to sign up for camping.

Same thing here, I wonder if camping has already sold out?

 

[KenS]

I dont *think* we are sold out for camping, but please sit tight. @Bleeder

 

[pooriggy]

Thinking of going, but has anyone who's been in the past know the gap between intermediate ride vs advanced intermediate? I've been riding for around 3 years and I'm pretty comfortable on most blues and light black trails but I'm not a screaming fast rider either lol

Where do you ride usually?

 

[robcleary]

Where do you ride usually?

Wissahickon, White Clay, 6 Mile, Hartshorne. Usually mix in some rides at Camden County College and Clayton too.

 

[pooriggy]

Wissahickon, White Clay, 6 Mile, Hartshorne. Usually mix in some rides at Camden County College and Clayton too.

Stick with intermediate because rocks.

 

[V-Dub]

Stick with intermediate because rocks.

And there will be many rocks on the advanced ride.... I'm told.
I'll check on the camping thing and report back.

 

[robcleary]

In for 9:45 intermediate. Also looks like they fixed the camping option for anyone still looking to sign up.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Sweet, got in for camping and 10:15 advanced intermediate.

 

[rottin']

I think I got a camping spot and intermediate MTBNJ ride. Bar is set high here ride leaders

 

[serviceguy]

What happened to the registration link? I know I can’t see from one eye but I think I should still be able to see it!?!?

 

[robcleary]

What happened to the registration link? I know I can’t see from one eye but I think I should still be able to see it!?!?

I think Gene linked it, page 2 on here.

 

[serviceguy]

I think Gene linked it, page 2 on here.

Duh! Thank you!

Now, should I get a camping spot?

 

[Gene]

Sorry if it was asked before, but what’s the difference between intermediate and advanced intermediate?

 

[Norm]

Sorry if it was asked before, but what’s the difference between intermediate and advanced intermediate?

Advanced intermediate is more advanced than intermediate.

 

[Gene]

Advanced intermediate is more advanced than intermediate.

Brilliant

 

[Norm]

Brilliant

Thanks.

The short answer is that Ringwood is hard and we want to ensure people don’t choose rides that will be too challenging. These ride designations are always somewhat subjective.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Thanks.

The short answer is that Ringwood is hard and we want to ensure people don’t choose rides that will be too challenging. These ride designations are always somewhat subjective.

I wonder what percentage on a scale of "Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced" would classify themselves as Intermediate. I'm guessing 80%.

 

[pooriggy]

I wonder what percentage on a scale of "Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced" would classify themselves as Intermediate. I'm guessing 80%.

The default is usually intermediate or advanced intermediate, so 80% is about accurate.

What one has to take into account is where one rides.

If you do not venture north of Lewis Morris Park, despite having ridden Allaire or 6 Mile for the last 8 yrs, you are in the novice camp when it comes to riding rocks with elevation. And that's OK.

Ringwood and surrounding parks are some of the hardest trails in the north east. I was in Vermont for a week and found those trails buff and smooth compared to riding in north Jersey.

When joining in group rides and you are not familiar with the trails/rocks, it's best to take it back a notch for the benefit of yourself and others. These rides are primarily a social event, with the hopes that you'll come back and revisit a particular park and become more familiar with it.

See u at Ringwood.