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

[Greg]

Nass is cool with me. i can be there at 4. but it sounds like 4:30 will be go time. I am at your mercy when it comes to picking a route. i've been staying on the middle ring for all of the climbs i attempted. gonna have to granny gear it to take a stab at those climbs.

A very similar route to your first ride there. A bit longer though and deeper into Sessions Woods. Anticipating shifts was a [thread="29186"]question I had[/thread] early on too. I ride mostly middle ring and now clear lots of stuff with it that I used to use the granny gear for. On a few of these more technical climbs I've rediscovered the small ring. I'll blast into the climb in the middle ring and drop on to the small ring right before running out of momentum. Keep your weight forward or you'l start pulling up and losing traction on the front wheel. Spin the cranks smooth and steady; don't mash the pedals or you'll start pulling up. Easier to do with clipless pedals. I also used to not want to stand. I've found it can help if in a higher gear.

I imagine that on some of these climbs that I'm using the granny gear again, I'll eventually be able to clear on the middle ring. Knowing the terrain is very helpful when anticipating shifts. On unfamiliar trails you need to always be looking ahead and adjusting your riding accordingly.

 

[Greg]

In. anyone want to do an earlier loop before the main ride?

What do you have in mind? Maybe I can get there earlier, but not likely. Depends on when you want to start....

 

[migs 01]

What do you have in mind? Maybe I can get there earlier, but not likely. Depends on when you want to start....

like 330. I work at Bristol hospital and get out at 3. I gots some time to kill.

 

[rueler]

i'll see you guys somewhere on the trail.

Greg, post up if you change your route. If you do the north side of Scoville twisties (the trail with the swamp bridges)...I should see you guys popping out on Scoville...You don't have to wait though...I'll catch up when you're in the Scoville twisties...or I'll take the shortcut to E. Chippens and ride the twisties backwards to make sure I run into you.

I bet you guys get a lot more than 5 miles too!!

 

[MR. evil]

The earliest I can be there is 4:00. If the rest of you are shooting for 4:30 I may get there for 4:00 anyway and do a short solo loop.

2knees, you making this one?

 

[Greg]

like 330. I work at Bristol hospital and get out at 3. I gots some time to kill.

The earliest I can be there is 4:00. If the rest of you are shooting for 4:30 I may get there for 4:00 anyway and do a short solo loop.

3:30 is probably not gonna happen. Even 4 pm will be tight but maybe I'll try. 4:15-ish is more likely.

 

[2knees]

The earliest I can be there is 4:00. If the rest of you are shooting for 4:30 I may get there for 4:00 anyway and do a short solo loop.

2knees, you making this one?

I should be there.

Is this the same parking area as last time?

 

[Greg]

Is this the same parking area as last time?

No.

http://crankfire.com/trails/waypoint.php?wpid=9
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.7424++-72.9716+&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr

 

[Greg]

Official roll call:

Greg

 

[migs 01]

Official roll call:

Greg

In.

 

[Greg]

Greg
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[MR. evil]

Greg
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Mr. evil

 

[MR. evil]

I should be there.

Is this the same parking area as last time?

Pat,
If you want you can meet me at my office and follow me.

 

[2knees]

Pat,
If you want you can meet me at my office and follow me.

Thanks but I'll be coming from Meriden so that would make it a pretty circuitous route.

 

[Grassi21]

Greg
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Mr. evil

Greg
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Mr.evil
Grassi21

 

[Greg]

circuitous route.

WTF is that? :blink:

Not often do you get the opportunity to use the word "circuitous". :lol: I hope we can put together a rad circuitous route tomorrow... :lol: :razz:

 

[2knees]

WTF is that? :blink:

Not often do you get the opportunity to use the word "circuitous". :lol: I hope we can put together a rad circuitous route tomorrow... :lol: :razz:

lol, its the word of the day on my little desk calender.

 

[MR. evil]

I have the bike and my gear loaded up in the truck ready to go. I took another look at the rear Der. and couldn't seem to find what is wrong with it. It still ghost shifts in certain gear combo's. I will just deal with it during the ride. There shouldn't be too much climbing on this ride so it should be too bad.

 

[rueler]

I'm out for tomorrow guys!! I'll catch up on another ride with you guys soon. Have fun!

 

[Greg]

I'm out for tomorrow guys!! I'll catch up on another ride with you guys soon. Have fun!

Bummer. The big man must have been bad mouthing us tonight.

I was looking forward to riding with you again. Next time!