MTB: Nassahegan, CT RAW - 10/8/08

[Greg]

no one calls me a wimp. ;-) what is th elevation change situation at this spot? i might try some techy if the climbs are minimal.

According to Crankfire, I don't see huge elevation changes so I wouldn't expect long extended climbs, but I wouldn't exactly call the stuff at Stone Road long extended climbs either. I suspect more rocky terrain, rollers, drops, etc. Perhaps migs or rueler will chime in.

 

[gmcunni]

Perhaps migs or rueler will chime in.

Migs, how does it compare to what rode in Trumbull?

harder
much harder
insanely harder

 

[powhunter]

jeff? Pat? you doing this?? I think im gonna do something not as techi....wed afternoon....maybe nass

steve

 

[o3jeff]

jeff? Pat? you doing this?? I think im gonna do something not as techi....wed afternoon....maybe nass

steve

No, it's tough for me to sneak out of work early on weekdays.

 

[2knees]

jeff? Pat? you doing this?? I think im gonna do something not as techi....wed afternoon....maybe nass

steve

working on a babysitter for wednesday and i'll go anywhere. this place sounds like it might be out of my league though.

 

[MR. evil]

working on a babysitter for wednesday and i'll go anywhere. this place sounds like it might be out of my league though.

From what I hear this place is over all of our heads. But it should still be fun.

 

[Greg]

I'm not opposed to Nassahegan if the majority would rather ride there. Maybe out of Scoville? Of course, if Tim really wants to hit Miller's, I might just have to stuck with the plan. I'm flexible.

 

[bvibert]

I'm not opposed to Nassahegan if the majority would rather ride there. Maybe out of Scoville? Of course, if Tim really wants to hit Miller's, I might just have to stuck with the plan. I'm flexible.

How about if you move it to Nass AND Tues or Thurs... :roll:

 

[Greg]

How about if you move it to Nass AND Tues or Thurs... :roll:

And shut Steve-O out of the ride in favor of you? Hmmm. Tough decision. You both smell equally bad...

 

[bvibert]

And shut Steve-O out of the ride in favor of you? Hmmm. Tough decision. You both smell equally bad...

You're just afraid that I'm gonna show you up in front of Pat...

Steve-O isn't even gonna go on your ride anyway... :roll:

 

[MR. evil]

I'm not opposed to Nassahegan if the majority would rather ride there. Maybe out of Scoville? Of course, if Tim really wants to hit Miller's, I might just have to stuck with the plan. I'm flexible.

Don't plan around me, I am still not 100% sure I can make this.

 

[Greg]

Don't plan around me, I am still not 100% sure I can make this.

Well, I'm going to have the bike in the car on Wednesday. I'm flexible on venue. Just might need to adjust my departure time a bit.

 

[2knees]

I think you should change your name to little red riding hood.

 

[Greg]

I think you should change your name to little red riding hood.

I'll one up ya. Little Red Sliding Hood.... :lol:

 

[o3jeff]

Make it Saturday morning at Millers and I'm in.

 

[rueler]

Like I've said...I've only ridden Miller's once...I'm no authority on it, but it's MUCH more technical than Nass. The trails are mostly a good combination of ups and downs. There aren't any looooong climbs like you'd find at Nass., but the trail surface (rocky) will make you work for every inch.

The trails are full of natural rock features/rollers/log rides/skinnies and some drops. There is a new trail that's totally XC with some stunts here and there. When I went there, I was challenged and had trouble on a bunch of stuff. It's a great place to build skills and be challenged...Tickler's Notch is comparable to some trails that you would find at Miller's Pond... the difference is that the Miller's network doesn't have the same amount of mandatory drops...but, the character of the trails are similar.

Bvibert: I'm most likely riding Nass on Tuesday if you want to join. If you guys in fact change ride venues on Wednesday, post it...I won't be able to make it down to Miller's in time, but could possibly do something closer.

 

[bvibert]

Bvibert: I'm most likely riding Nass on Tuesday if you want to join. If you guys in fact change ride venues on Wednesday, post it...I won't be able to make it down to Miller's in time, but could possibly do something closer.

I just got clearance to ride tomorrow, so I'll be there. Where are you riding out of?

 

[Greg]

Tickler's Notch is comparable to some trails that you would find at Miller's Pond... the difference is that the Miller's network doesn't have the same amount of mandatory drops...but, the character of the trails are similar.

Hmmmm....Let's see. I think I walked Tickler's more than I rode it. Miller's prolly is beyond my ability based on that.

Okay, then we could go back to Tyler Mill or do Nass out of Scoville. What's the preference?

 

[Greg]

I just got clearance to ride tomorrow, so I'll be there. Where are you riding out of?

Start your own thread Little Red Sliding Hood....

 

[bvibert]

Start your own thread Little Red Sliding Hood....

Already did boss... :roll: