Northeast 2023- Wheels Up! Sehnd Eht!

[Peruvian]

Wait - are we posting gravel and bikepacking rides here now?



I thought there was another thread for that. [emoji6]

[Laps]

Too wet to be mtbing. If we can’t post bikepacking and gravel we may as well just argue in the poli-ass forum.


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[Laps]

Some taco challenge highlights

Glider over Waitsfield

A “gravel” section

Unnamed gap

No lights needed last night.



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[Peruvian]

Too wet to be mtbing. If we can’t post bikepacking and gravel we may as well just argue in the poli-ass forum.


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Mozzies were brutal tonight on the muddy farm “roads” of Colchester. Once I got on smooth trails I could out run them.

[Peruvian]

‘Member when mountain bike trail networks were open more than 1/2 of the days in the summer? ‘member?

[ticketchecker]

‘Member when mountain bike trail networks were open more than 1/2 of the days in the summer? ‘member?

I 'member

[Laps]

‘Member when summer had less than a foot of rain per month?

Guess we are paying for the past two(?) dusty dry summers in a big way.


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[MaineSkiAddict1]

Things here were looking up until a torrential downpour last night (albeit brief) and a swift forecast change for the day.

I was able to sneak in a ride in Cape Elizabeth after work Thursday. Surprisingly, 90% of the stuff we rode was in great shape. The other 10% (mostly in Winnick) was a mud hole.

I’m shocked how much new stuff I’m finding in there, none of which is on Trailforks. My riding buddy uses the heat map on strava to link our rides together.

[snowday]

Skeeters are bad in the woods, slow climbs are like a blood drive.

[Peruvian]

biggins and I got shut out today. [emoji22]

I don’t think 24 hours without rain is a reasonable window to keep trails closed anymore. It feels like VT hasn’t had a calendar day in the last 3 months that was without precip. We might just have to pave them all.

[ticketchecker]

Was at Green Woodlands yesterday, their only rule about wet trails is don’t ride in the rain. So we started around 8:30a to try and beat the next scheduled bit of Summer ‘23 weather which didn’t really work. About 25 min into the ride it started raining, then pouring.

Any of the less steep trails were fine-ish, where things got ugly is anything with a pitch to it as you can imagine had a stream running down it. If you’ve been to GW you know they have built a lot of whoopy, bermy stuff that isn’t super steep but steep enough to be wicked fun. We actually turned back on Norris when we hit the first of those sections and retreated to flatter terrain where I wouldn’t feel like we were contributing to the damage.

This season has not been kind to that place, what was a network of machine built smoothness is now showing ruts and more rocks than I’d seen before. Really feel bad for trail builders who are facing major projects to resurface.


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[WaistDeepGroomers]

Things here were looking up until a torrential downpour last night (albeit brief) and a swift forecast change for the day.

I was able to sneak in a ride in Cape Elizabeth after work Thursday. Surprisingly, 90% of the stuff we rode was in great shape. The other 10% (mostly in Winnick) was a mud hole.

I’m shocked how much new stuff I’m finding in there, none of which is on Trailforks. My riding buddy uses the heat map on strava to link our rides together.

Good to hear about the new stuff! Moving back from Boston next weekend and gonna be helping pick up some of the trail work slack at Blackstrap. Hoping we can work into some permission to overhaul all the main downhills from Blackstrap summit, and like everywhere else after all this rain there's so much work that needs doing.

[HankScorpio]

If anyone wants to do a the Peacham Fall Fondo gravel grinder on 9/30, PM me because I can't use my entry.

It's sold out but I can transfer it for the entry fee ($80) through BikeReg.

50 miles, 6k of climbing, spectacular fall scenery and homemade apple pies at the halfway point. The ride is supported and entry includes food and beer afterwards. I did it last year and had an absolute blast.

https://www.peachamfallfondo.com/

[alev]

Anyone riding the Overland this weekend?

[MaineSkiAddict1]

Good to hear about the new stuff! Moving back from Boston next weekend and gonna be helping pick up some of the trail work slack at Blackstrap. Hoping we can work into some permission to overhaul all the main downhills from Blackstrap summit, and like everywhere else after all this rain there's so much work that needs doing.

Feel free to shoot a message if you ever want help. I’ve always wanted to get involved but I’m not on any socials (so I miss the “all hands” stuff).

Coincidentally rode blackstrap last night and, whew…she’s rough. We stayed on the right hand side (save Happy Cats) but there is still a noticeable amount of damage. If the weather were going to cooperate, I would have headed that way this weekend to check it out. Reports are the river trail is a mess, as is the descent from Raven.

The work done on Happy Cats is noticeable and really helped it ride better from north to south.

[jackstraw]

There are so many spaces on the EC that could have incredible mtn biking, but it doesn't because the community doesn't exist. Here On the flat seacoast we have the best trails available with the given terrain. 40 minutes plus has incredibly fun terrain and shit for trails. Assbackwards

[WaistDeepGroomers]

There are so many spaces on the EC that could have incredible mtn biking, but it doesn't because the community doesn't exist. Here On the flat seacoast we have the best trails available with the given terrain. 40 minutes plus has incredibly fun terrain and shit for trails. Assbackwards

Indeed. One thing about Falmouth/Blackstrap is that there's just enough vert to make it super fun. Bustamove is a riot and it's maybe 150 feet of vert and 1/4 mile long. Other side of the road has closer to 400 feet but needs a bunch of work to make what's available really sing.

I did ride all the new Newfields stuff this past weekend while visiting my parents. Still a lot of twisty stuff but also some really fun faster ones. Good work team!

[jackstraw]

Yeah, I was part of four new builds in Newfields...the jump lines. The tight twisty techy slower line was a local rock mason build. That land is on the bubble...hoping the community can save it. It's going to take an effort from the town and the mtn bike community. The owner is a great guy, but he has siblings, so the $$$ have to be there. Hence the mad dash to build new trails as that option may disappear...or worse the whole thing disappears.

[jackstraw]

Here's another brand new build that's not finished yet in Newfields.

[MaineSkiAddict1]

Looking like I’ll be in Stowe Labor Day weekend. Bringing the ripmo but also considering demoing a gravel bike from ranch camp. Anyone in the area up for playing tour guide on a gravel route?

Most likely will be doing Cady hill Saturday and either Adams Camp, Perry Hill, or Little River Sunday as well.

[Peruvian]

Looking like I’ll be in Stowe Labor Day weekend. Bringing the ripmo but also considering demoing a gravel bike from ranch camp. Anyone in the area up for playing tour guide on a gravel route?

Most likely will be doing Cady hill Saturday and either Adams Camp, Perry Hill, or Little River Sunday as well.

I’m heading to Portland so won’t be around. Have a great time and let’s hope things dry out by the weekend.

[geomorph]

There are so many spaces on the EC that could have incredible mtn biking, but it doesn't because the community doesn't exist. Here On the flat seacoast we have the best trails available with the given terrain. 40 minutes plus has incredibly fun terrain and shit for trails. Assbackwards

Lol way to slag on people in three states for not building trails that you probably wouldn't drive to anyway. But I guess your shit don't stink.

[jackstraw]

Lol way to slag on people in three states for not building trails that you probably wouldn't drive to anyway. But I guess your shit don't stink.

Wtf are you spouting about? Three states? Get off the meth man.

[evdog]

There are so many spaces on the EC that could have incredible mtn biking, but it doesn't because the community doesn't exist. Here On the flat seacoast we have the best trails available with the given terrain. 40 minutes plus has incredibly fun terrain and shit for trails. Assbackwards

Didn't you say you're moving to Santa Cruz this year? You'll find the same thing out west. Some awesome trails around UCSC considering the anti-bike pressure around. But go due east to the Sierras and there is incredible terrain for trails but no one to build them. Lots of system trails on the maps that are bike legal but no longer exist on the ground.

[HankScorpio]

Looking like I’ll be in Stowe Labor Day weekend. Bringing the ripmo but also considering demoing a gravel bike from ranch camp. Anyone in the area up for playing tour guide on a gravel route?

Most likely will be doing Cady hill Saturday and either Adams Camp, Perry Hill, or Little River Sunday as well.

The WATA Gravel Grinder route starts in downtown Waterbury and takes you through Moretown and up near Stowe.

https://strava.app.link/j1pJ5urNECb

You can also loop in the Cotton Brook trail in Little River into a nice route.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3115483497566141496

I’d be happy to give a tour but I’ll be in Maine at the in-laws.




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