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does this mean wharton is ridable?
Fogerson
Former Resident Nerd
Wow. I went to the office today in Basking Ridge and 'was stunned to see how little snow there was on the ground compared to up here in the northern tip of Morris county.
I might have to think about actually *driving* a distance to go mountain biking and head south here soon...
I might have to think about actually *driving* a distance to go mountain biking and head south here soon...
Seems like we (de - up to nnj) got the grunt of the snow on the east coast. I was in Richmond yesterday and they had no snow to speak of. I was talking to someone @ a company in mass. today and they said they have no snow and have been riding for a week.
A couple customer have attempted rides around here over the past few days and got 2 minutes in before they turned around. Looks like tommorrow will be another day on the road bike. . .
A couple customer have attempted rides around here over the past few days and got 2 minutes in before they turned around. Looks like tommorrow will be another day on the road bike. . .
rocknrollgirl
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We are in Manahawkin, and although we are experiencing a melt, there is still a ton of snow in th woods from the last big storm. The places that are free of snow are under water. We got several inches of rain from the first storm last week and then about 6 inches of snow.
That is the long answer, the short would be probably not.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
givinmtb'natryinnj
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I rode around Double trouble park today in ocean county. Its about 75% dirt and 25% snow. A lil mushy but not muddy at all. Snow is easy to get over since its and inch of packed down stuff. If anyone wants to ride that bad id definatly give it the green light. Although tomorrows rain will make it mud im sure. So sat and sun would be fine to ride there im willing to bet.
NikkyE
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Kurt won't let us ride Wharton,he's being mean!! LOL
This was his reply to my thread
There is still snow on the ground, a lot of water flowing from the thaw and soft trail conditions. Please give it several more days to drain before riding the bicycle singletrack.
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Kurt
manic mower monkey
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This was his reply to my thread
There is still snow on the ground, a lot of water flowing from the thaw and soft trail conditions. Please give it several more days to drain before riding the bicycle singletrack.
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Kurt
manic mower monkey
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I try to take survey of what the dirt looks like off the road when I am out on the road bike. I can say for sure that mercer is an absolute no-go. Clayton may be one of the first places that is rideable, but I havent been past there lately. Rode past baldplate and sourlands today, and there was 12"+ deep rivers of water running down the digouts on the roadsides. I think a place like wissahickon would have the best chance of thawing and draining right now. Then we have to hope and pray for a good freeze.
givinmtb'natryinnj
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Wont be anymore freezing this coming week. Temps in the 40s and 50s during the day. Mud season gonna start?
Frank
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givinmtb'natryinnj
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But dont they make mud tires? LOL jk 😉
Mahlon is a concrete skatepark. If it refreezes tonite it will hold a bike til maybe 10am.Start early (although parking will be a prob). Also to the FR crew and photographers.......... If you scope somethin out today and hit it early tommorrow somewhere in the rigdes and outcroppings by the wall and stonegate area i guarantee there is a cover shot. Maybe Shaggz and Fogey can keep yall up to date on the overnite temps. You'll need sub 30' for at least a few hrs. Good luck
woody
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Mahlon is a concrete skatepark. If it refreezes tonite it will hold a bike til maybe 10am.Start early (although parking will be a prob). Also to the FR crew and photographers.......... If you scope somethin out today and hit it early tommorrow somewhere in the rigdes and outcroppings by the wall and stonegate area i guarantee there is a cover shot. Maybe Shaggz and Fogey can keep yall up to date on the overnite temps. You'll need sub 30' for at least a few hrs. Good luck
Concrete skatepark...Perfect description! Same thing at RV this morning. Kicked ASS! But started to soften in the sunny areas around 8am.
I've been in these conditions a few times and really urge ya to get out there nokians or not. You will have the time of your life.
woody
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Do it! But bag the Nokians. There's plenty of texture and traction on the surface. Just mount up the fattest tire in your arsenal at like 10 psi and blast off before the evil sun rises! :2guns:
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