West Hartford Reservoir - 2009/04/29

[WoodCore]

After a 15+ year hiatus from being on a bike of any kind and dealing with a serious back injury last year shortly after purchasing a new MTB, I made my first full on MTB ride tonight at the reservoir in West Hartford and couldn't be happier.

I rode with Rueler and some other mutual friends from the winter season and was given a nice guided tour. I started off a bit shaky on some of the technical sections near the top of the ridge but as the miles rolled by my confidence level increased dramatically. Even though I did take a few crashes (still getting used to clipless pedals) I had a blast and can't wait to get back out again.

Here's the loop we rode.... http://crankfire.com/trails/data.php?dataid=534

 

[rueler]

Great ride tonight Jon!! Loved being out on the trails with you guys during our normal off season. Hope to see you every week on our Wednesday rides...Maybe we can get some of the AZ Nassholes to join us on one of our Nass rides on a Wed. night.

 

[o3jeff]

Nice that you were able to get back out on the bike after such a long time.

What time are these Wednesday rides at? I need to get started riding more, been almost 2 weeks.

 

[bvibert]

I'm happy to hear that your first real ride on the bike was good!

Wednesday night Nass rides could work for me, what time?

 

[rueler]

we tend to alternate between WH res., Tyler Mill and Nass. on our Wednesday rides... We always say to be there for 5:45, but don't actually start rolling until 6. It's a mixed group of riders that are somehow connected through MTSO ski area and the race team. It would be awesome if you guys wanted to join us. The pace is somewhat mellow to moderate. I think you guys would enjoy it!

 

[rueler]

we'll probably start trying to throw Brooksvale into the mix too because we've got some people who live close to there too!!

 

[o3jeff]

When you find out, let us know where next weeks ride will be and I should be able to make Wednesdays.

 

[rueler]

When you find out, let us know where next weeks ride will be and I should be able to make Wednesdays.

We already pretty much figured on Scoville Road. I'll post up as we get closer to next Wednesday.