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

[Greg]

after the boulder i rolled @ lunch yesterday (would have been easier to jump it) im looking fwd to trying that A frame...

Huh? Boulder? Where? Waldo?

The flat drop and A frame are on the to do list for me tonight. The ramp (if that's it) looks a bit intimidating. The 3 footer across the street has a sweet landing and I'm sure is doable. I just have visions of riding off the side of the ladder and crunching myself in between the logs. I've never done well with bridges of any type (total psych out) so ladder drops are going to be a tough thing to overcome.

 

[migs 01]

The swamp twisties are on the north side of Scoville. Head in there (the closer entrance pretty much across from the lot) and in about a third mile or less you'll come to a junction. Hang a left and just try to work yourself down to the stream. It's not a big area so if you just ride around in there, you should find them.

Gotcha. I'm know the area well just never called em that. Those features are new since the last time I was there.

 

[2knees]

i'm skunked completely. our new owners are making a visit this afternoon and i have to be at the meeting.

those pics look so sweet. i really want to try those things. It looks like you could totally launch that a-frame.

 

[Greg]

Dropping like flies....

 

[2knees]

Dropping like flies....

to say i'm pissed would be a savage understatement.

 

[severine]

Something just came up and for now it look like I am out for this ride unless I can pull a miracle out of my a$$. I am also going to have to leave my bike and my gear at the office so I won't even be able to do a local ride when I get home.

Hope everything's ok, Tim.

Those stunts are crazy! Hope you guys get some pics or video tonight!

 

[Greg]

Those stunts are crazy! Hope you guys get some pics or video tonight!

I don't have any cameras with me so any media is on someone else...

 

[bvibert]

Huh? Boulder? Where? Waldo?

The flat drop and A frame are on the to do list for me tonight. The ramp (if that's it) looks a bit intimidating. The 3 footer across the street has a sweet landing and I'm sure is doable. I just have visions of riding off the side of the ladder and crunching myself in between the logs. I've never done well with bridges of any type (total psych out) so ladder drops are going to be a tough thing to overcome.

Speaking of bridges; I forgot to mention in my report that almost went into the drink on the caveman bridges last night. I got my front tire up onto the first one (we were going backwards, normally the last one) and started to get my rear onto it, then something happened and I started to go over. I got my foot out and put it down, just barely making it onto the edge of the stream bank. If I had been just a bit further onto the bridge I would have gone into the water for sure...

 

[Greg]

Speaking of bridges; I forgot to mention in my report that almost went into the drink on the caveman bridges last night. I got my front tire up onto the first one (we were going backwards, normally the last one) and started to get my rear onto it, then something happened and I started to go over. I got my foot out and put it down, just barely making it onto the edge of the stream bank. If I had been just a bit further onto the bridge I would have gone into the water for sure...

Yeah, Scott mentioned the sorry state of the caveman bridges. I won't expect to attempt riding them this afternoon.

 

[bvibert]

Yeah, Scott mentioned the sorry state of the caveman bridges. I won't expect to attempt riding them this afternoon.

The one that's last in our normal direction is still in good shape, no problems there that I know of (I just didn't clear last night). The little 'bridge' in the middle is still there, but I'm embarrassed to admit that my fat as broke one of the slats while walking over it last night.

 

[Grassi21]

Huh? Boulder? Where? Waldo?

The flat drop and A frame are on the to do list for me tonight. The ramp (if that's it) looks a bit intimidating. The 3 footer across the street has a sweet landing and I'm sure is doable. I just have visions of riding off the side of the ladder and crunching myself in between the logs. I've never done well with bridges of any type (total psych out) so ladder drops are going to be a tough thing to overcome.

cranbury park, norwalk ct. its radical! ;-)

 

[migs 01]

It's f'n beautiful out! Only 1.5 hours left.

 

[MR. evil]

It looks like I will be able to make the ride afterall:lol:

Still shooting for 4:00. but 4:15 might be more realistic, I have been told there are land closures on I-84 between exit 41 & 39. That could hold me up a few minutes

 

[Greg]

It's f'n beautiful out! Only 1.5 hours left.

Sunny skies, warm but not hot temps, and dry trails. Extra pumped!

It looks like I will be able to make the ride afterall:lol:

Still shooting for 4:00. but 4:15 might be more realistic, I have been told there are land closures on I-84 between exit 41 & 39. That could hold me up a few minutes

Sweet! Now if we could only get Pat to skip his meeting... :razz:

 

[migs 01]

It looks like I will be able to make the ride afterall:lol:

Still shooting for 4:00. but 4:15 might be more realistic, I have been told there are land closures on I-84 between exit 41 & 39. That could hold me up a few minutes

Sweet! I'm gonna head into the "swamp" twisties @ 4 to play around on the new stuff until it's time for the main ride. if i'm not at the parking area when you arrive, that's where I be.

 

[2knees]

ya'll suck. big time.


when my boss is droning on about marketing opportunities, comp sales and trend/risk assessments, you'll be truckin through the woods with shit eating grins.

f you.

 

[bvibert]

ya'll suck. big time.


when my boss is droning on about marketing opportunities, comp sales and trend/risk assessments, you'll be truckin through the woods with shit eating grins.

f you.

:lol: If it makes you feel better I'll still be at work too, then I'll be home chasing rug rats around.

 

[2knees]

:lol: If it makes you feel better I'll still be at work too, then I'll be home chasing rug rats around.

can you get out at all tomorrow or even early saturday? i'm dying to ride at Nassahegan again but i obviously dont know my way around at all.

 

[migs 01]

This recent post makes me feel real comfy

http://www.crankfire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8170&p=71555#p71555

if you don't see me at 430, i'm dead.

 

[bvibert]

can you get out at all tomorrow or even early saturday? i'm dying to ride at Nassahegan again but i obviously dont know my way around at all.

I'd love to show you around, but I'm heading to NH for a little camping on Friday. I'll be busy packing and stuff tomorrow. Sorry...