Sunday the 29th at Round Vallley
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walter
Fourth Party
Round valley is essentially one trail out and the same trail back. Bring whatever bike you are happy climbing on.
walter
Fourth Party
Its a lot of double track. There is the single track switchbacks before you get to the field but they are over as quickly as they begin. I think its like a 16 mile loop. I said *think*
Seriously, you go up, and up and up. then you go down. Then you turn around and do it in reverse.
Seriously, you go up, and up and up. then you go down. Then you turn around and do it in reverse.
Neilism
I Owe Norm $10
Rocks and climbing. Not much as far as logs. No real drops. Its not literally one trail but for the most part its and out and back with very few options that I know of. But on a serious note there is a lot of climbing. There are two parking options. The cushetunk lot will start you off with a grueling climb. Although Ive never started from the other lot, I believe it offers a more subtle start to the pain. If my schedule changes Ill let you know ...Id be happy to show you around.
Neilism
I Owe Norm $10
You should come along Walter....I'll wear your favorite kit.....oh yes, the black white and red argyle disasterpeice
johnpitts01
New Member
Round Valley
I will be on the trails at RV some time tomorrow. I live nearby in Whitehouse Station.
I am old and slow and ride an old hardtail. No way I could keep up with you - but I'll keep an eye out.
I ride / hike-a-bike at RV for fitness and to enjoy the outdoors. No way I could do RV out-and-back. It would kill me. I ride one way from Cushetunk to the parking lot at RV, then take the road around the reservoir back to the parking lot and ride home.
Have fun at RV. Report back how you enjoyed it!
I will be on the trails at RV some time tomorrow. I live nearby in Whitehouse Station.
I am old and slow and ride an old hardtail. No way I could keep up with you - but I'll keep an eye out.
I ride / hike-a-bike at RV for fitness and to enjoy the outdoors. No way I could do RV out-and-back. It would kill me. I ride one way from Cushetunk to the parking lot at RV, then take the road around the reservoir back to the parking lot and ride home.
Have fun at RV. Report back how you enjoyed it!
lou_b_83
New Member
My apologies Lou but right it isnt looking good. If anything changes I'll send you a PM.
No worry. I am sure I can find my way around.
If anyone else is on the fence. I drive a black jeep and will be on a blue kona. Just show up at 7:30 and say hi and we can ride.
See you out there John.
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lou_b_83
New Member
Went and it was not for me. I don't know if I took the wrong trail or if everyone that goes there has robo legs but that hill is just impassable for me. And then going down it could rival Diablo. It's like you need a dual crown hardtail. It was nor fun. I think next time I will go to chimney rock and try that.
Neilism
I Owe Norm $10
Sorry to hear that Lou......we warned you . Youre def. not the first person who Ive heard say that they dont like the place and wont be going back. Im assuming you started from the Cushetunk lot which provides the toughest climb in my opinion. Almost everyone ends up hiking that so dont feel bad.
I think most go there to get stronger as opposed to having a day of fun.....hope your next ride goes better.
. Youre def. not the first person who Ive heard say that they dont like the place and wont be going back. Im assuming you started from the Cushetunk lot which provides the toughest climb in my opinion. Almost everyone ends up hiking that so dont feel bad.I think most go there to get stronger as opposed to having a day of fun.....hope your next ride goes better.
Dr Superb
Active Member
sounds like you took the right trail. the climbs there are ridiculous. there is 1 in particular that is outrageous...RV seems to be either love it or hate it...
