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Yeah, right. I do have an old GPS I might bring along. That will at least help us figure out where we are in relation to things. I also have my head lamp packed.
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MTB: Nassahegan, Burlington, CT - 6/24 and 6/26
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Yeah, right. I do have an old GPS I might bring along. That will at least help us figure out where we are in relation to things. I also have my head lamp packed.
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Actually Brain and I did part of the first one(to the left of 69) and rode back on the road and we did something pretty close to the second one.
We did about half of the second one too. I'd be up for giving the first one a shot. I'm not sure how long it's going to take us though. It might be a little on the longish side for our speed starting at 6:30ish. It's just under 6 miles long and sounds like it has some climbs in it.
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Sounds like we will need to bring flashlight just in case.
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I'll have my head lamp. Always wanted to do some night riding...
Let's go for it! I should be there by or perhaps a bit before 6:15. I have a headlamp (not sure I can wear it with the helmet) but at least if it gets too dark to ride, I can hike out. It just means we'll have to keep a fast pace going - crash course (literally) for Jeff to learn those pedals. :lol:
Okay, I'm in. I'll try to be there a bit before 6:15, but I have to stop at the bike shop on the way to pick up a spare tube. Then I'll have to change my front tube when I get there since it's still flat from Sunday's ride...
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Hey all, Nate from Crankfire here - Thursday is looking pretty good for me so far (65% I am in, but I am admittedly flaky/busy these days), so I should be able to provide a tour of sorts.
6:15 is probably the earliest I can do as well.
And this will be my 2nd ride in the woods in over a month :-( And that first ride was about 3 miles long and consisted of following my freaked out by a friend in a "full face helmet and body armor" dog back to the car
6:15 is probably the earliest I can do as well.
And this will be my 2nd ride in the woods in over a month :-( And that first ride was about 3 miles long and consisted of following my freaked out by a friend in a "full face helmet and body armor" dog back to the car
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Sweet! Welcome Nate! As I said in my PM on Crankfire, I hope to be hitting Nass up a lot. Today will be my first ride there, but judging by what Brian and Jeff have said, it seems like it might just make a great "home ride". I think it's within 15 minutes away from my house.
Buy some boards this winter and we'll get you on the slopes...
Buy some boards this winter and we'll get you on the slopes...
Welcome Nate, I hope to see you on Thursday for a local's tour.
BTW - I really like your site, I've been using it for a couple of years now.
BTW - I really like your site, I've been using it for a couple of years now.
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Yeah, Nass is a good place. Tons of trails, and every kind of trail you could want!
And.... I used to be quite the snowboarder (not necessarily skill wise, but quantity wise) - part of my colleges student activity plan was a Sunday-Thursday season pass for Burke Mountain. I was out riding 3-4 times a week at least... It was heaven. Then I came home, realized I had to get up waaay early, drive 3-4 hours, pay how much!!!!??, and I learned the riding style I preferred up there (tech, "glades", moguls, fast runs) didn't match the riding style my friends developed back home (terrain park and hits). I got wicked spoiled.
So it's been years since I been out...
But I got biking now! Which I am not really doing much this year either....
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Nice. Check out Sundown up the road from you. A bunch of us hit that most Wednesday nights and ski the bumps exclusively as well as compete in the bump comp. They're going to have two this year. A couple of us are almost fanatical about the place. While small, it's easily my favorite ski area in SNE, barring Berkshire East on a powder day...
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The routes on the topo maps thing is key. I'm going to have to buy a real GPS and figure that crap out.
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What are you guys looking to do both of these routes?
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What are you guys looking to do both of these routes?
Yeah. One tonight, one Thursday...
I say the first one tonight and the other on Thursday.
BTW - I may not be able to make it on Thursday...
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Ok, should be no problem doing one a night. I would guess Brian and I did probably 1/3 of the first one and about half of the second one in one night
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I say the first one tonight and the other on Thursday.
BTW - I may not be able to make it on Thursday...
Sounds good for tonight and bummer about Thursday.
We can try to do both! :lol:
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I think I will use the regular pedals tonight since my UPS dude usually doesn't come till 4:30-5. I certainly don't want my first click in to be in the parking lot since I have never used them in my life.
I will probably wait until tomorrow to put them on and try them out around the yard to get a feel for them for Thursdays ride.
You better come Thursday night Brian cause I think Greg will only drag me out behind his bike if I get hurt:razz:
I will probably wait until tomorrow to put them on and try them out around the yard to get a feel for them for Thursdays ride.
You better come Thursday night Brian cause I think Greg will only drag me out behind his bike if I get hurt:razz:
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Gonna be wet...it's raining right now.
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