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Got out for my first ride while out on the Cape. Parked at the entrance of the Otis-Atwood conservation area. Explored that small area for a bit and I think I've seen everything in there. Eventually crossed Route 149 to ride the Trail of Tears area.
this area basically runs east-west paralleling the mid-Cape highway with a powerline roughly cutting it in half. Today I decided to explore the north side of the powerlines. From the small parking area on 149, I took the green trail to the red. Rode the red for a bit and took the blue across the powerline. really nice riding in here. typical Cape MTB trails, buffed sandy roller coaster like single track. At one point I stumbled on an area which, according to the signs is a shooting range! Meandered aroung and decided to head back.
That's when I started hearing gunshots. Yikes! It seemed each trail I tried took me closer. Eventually made it out without getting popped by any good ole boys...
I have the hardtail out here and actually enjoyed it a lot. perfect for the more gentle rolling trails out here. being solo, i wasn't looking for gnar anyway. Great on the climbs, nice and light and real easy to flick around. Might actually try to build up an uber light light HT with this frame. Anyway - about 8.5 miles. I'll upload the track to Crankfire when I get home.
this area basically runs east-west paralleling the mid-Cape highway with a powerline roughly cutting it in half. Today I decided to explore the north side of the powerlines. From the small parking area on 149, I took the green trail to the red. Rode the red for a bit and took the blue across the powerline. really nice riding in here. typical Cape MTB trails, buffed sandy roller coaster like single track. At one point I stumbled on an area which, according to the signs is a shooting range! Meandered aroung and decided to head back.
That's when I started hearing gunshots. Yikes! It seemed each trail I tried took me closer. Eventually made it out without getting popped by any good ole boys...
I have the hardtail out here and actually enjoyed it a lot. perfect for the more gentle rolling trails out here. being solo, i wasn't looking for gnar anyway. Great on the climbs, nice and light and real easy to flick around. Might actually try to build up an uber light light HT with this frame. Anyway - about 8.5 miles. I'll upload the track to Crankfire when I get home.