'14 NE thread

**scrublover** · 08-28-2014, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by radam

So I'm planning to ride Blue Mountain down in Peekskill, NY for the first time this weekend. Anyone have a good recommendation for a 2-3 hr loop for a group of mixed ability levels? (All solid riders, some are just more willing to attempt difficult stuff than others). Also, any good lunch spots near the trails?

It all flows fairly well. Just be sure to get Debacle in the mix. Which day?

**gravitylover** · 08-29-2014, 04:15 AM

If you're still here Sunday morning I'll be riding early if you want a tour of a different spot.

**gravitylover** · 08-29-2014, 06:45 AM

Hit this spot up for info - http://www.wmbaforum.tommychurch.com/

**radam** · 08-29-2014, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Hit this spot up for info - http://www.wmbaforum.tommychurch.com/

Thanks, I was on there yesterday but missed the "Blue Mtn recommended routes" thread.

We'll be there Sunday around 10 or so.

**Rontele** · 08-30-2014, 07:41 AM

Will be back out east for three weeks starting on the 12th. Looking forward to some fall riding.

**biggins** · 08-30-2014, 07:04 PM

Hit Green Mtn trails at the Spartan Race Estates for the first time today- super fun and gorgeous. Will take pics next time. What a sick valley.

**BushwackerinPA** · 08-31-2014, 04:41 AM

Anyone riding in northern Vermont tomorrow? just found out I have the day off and my normal riding buddy is working.

**Mr brownstone** · 09-02-2014, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rontele

Will be back out east for three weeks starting on the 12th. Looking forward to some fall riding.

Since last time didnt work out, maybe this time will.

**robrox** · 09-14-2014, 04:18 PM

Bucket List insanity.....any beta on the first two Gaps?

Ride MTB from E.Warren via Plunkton to 100 South
Dark Hollow Rd to ascend Braintree Gap
Ride South on 12 to ascend Randolph Gap and descend via Mt Cushman, Middle Hollow and Brook Street to Rochester village
Descend to meet sag wagon and score a coffee at the bookstore, switch to road bike
Turn about, climb up to Bethel Mt Rd and do Rochester Gap to Bethel
Take Peavine/River Rd to Lilliesville Rd over Stockbridge Gap, Music Mt Rd to 100
North on 100 to pick up in the usual order:
Brandon Gap
Middlebury Gap
Lincoln Gap, taking Quaker Rd to get rte 17
App Gap, turning North on 100 to Mooretown to pick up
Mooretown Gap, turning South to pick up
Roxbury Gap, to ride the remaining 3/4 mile to collapse in a heap in my brother in-law's cabin.

**Mr brownstone** · 09-14-2014, 09:53 PM

the cape rode perfect this afternoon. 60 degrees sunny no bugs, and perfect tacky dirt. tomorrow mornings ride should be about the same. best weather evah!

**gravitylover** · 09-15-2014, 06:05 AM

So good. 60 degrees with perfect dirt. More please

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**strawjack** · 09-15-2014, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by gravitylover

So good. 60 degrees with perfect dirt. More please

Yeah! So nice right now! Great ride in Stratham yesterday with some old friends. This is the perfect riding season before the leaves fall. Next four - six weeks will be great!

Building season is upon us as well. Still a few bugs when you're stationary too long, but I'm scouting a couple new lines and look forward to getting those going.

edit - hey Dunfee, finally hit your berm with speed and it was good fun!

Nice work!

**WaistDeepGroomers** · 09-15-2014, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by strawjack

Yeah! So nice right now! Great ride in Stratham yesterday with some old friends. This is the perfect riding season before the leaves fall. Next four - six weeks will be great!

Building season is upon us as well. Still a few bugs when you're stationary too long, but I'm scouting a couple new lines and look forward to getting those going.

edit - hey Dunfee, finally hit your berm with speed and it was good fun!

Nice work!

Right on dude! Good to hear. Last time I rode it, it was a little bit out of the natural line to get into and a little funky with roots right in front of it, but glad to hear it's doing it's job!

**strawjack** · 09-15-2014, 10:59 AM

Yeah, it whips you around and then you're right into the left hander over the rock wall. Unfortunately, we had to lock 'em up about half way down once again due to hikers and dogs ascending.

The 'new' trail (once you top out on USA trail) is back up since the logging and is super fun. It was fun before, but it might be even better now. Only toward the end (in front of that house) it's a little bumpy still...from a skidder or something.

**powbmps** · 09-16-2014, 01:57 PM

It's a start...

Free Downhill Mountain Biking October 11-13 in the Adventure Park

October 11-13, 2014 mountain bikers will have free lift access to a new downhill mountain bike trail in the Adventure Park at Mount Sunapee. The trail is approximately one mile long and is contoured with banked turns for a smooth, flowing ride to the bottom. Riders must bring a front-suspension or full-suspension mountain bike and a helmet. There are no rental bikes available. Riders need to check in at the Adventure Park Welcome Center. During the summer of 2015 Downhill Mountain Biking will be another activity offered in the Adventure Park. Next summer there will be three trails of varying degree of difficulty, full-suspension bike rentals and instruction. The Adventure Park is open weekends through Columbus Day. For more information call 603-763-3564.

Let me know if anyone wants to meet up to check it out. Could be a shit show, but it's free

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**Mr brownstone** · 09-16-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by strawjack

Yeah! So nice right now! Great ride in Stratham yesterday with some old friends. This is the perfect riding season before the leaves fall. Next four - six weeks will be great!

Building season is upon us as well. Still a few bugs when you're stationary too long, but I'm scouting a couple new lines and look forward to getting those going.

Crazy nice riding and building weather. Watch for ticks. My riding/trail building partner had a tiny one embeded yesterday. The newest addition is gonna be kickass when completed in a week or two

**strawjack** · 09-16-2014, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by powbmps

It's a start...

Free Downhill Mountain Biking October 11-13 in the Adventure Park

October 11-13, 2014 mountain bikers will have free lift access to a new downhill mountain bike trail in the Adventure Park at Mount Sunapee. The trail is approximately one mile long and is contoured with banked turns for a smooth, flowing ride to the bottom. Riders must bring a front-suspension or full-suspension mountain bike and a helmet. There are no rental bikes available. Riders need to check in at the Adventure Park Welcome Center. During the summer of 2015 Downhill Mountain Biking will be another activity offered in the Adventure Park. Next summer there will be three trails of varying degree of difficulty, full-suspension bike rentals and instruction. The Adventure Park is open weekends through Columbus Day. For more information call 603-763-3564.

Let me know if anyone wants to meet up to check it out. Could be a shit show, but it's free

.

Sounds pretty cool! But I think the high speed downhill days are over for me. Dirt is not soft like powdah!

Originally Posted by Mr brownstone

Crazy nice riding and building weather. Watch for ticks. My riding/trail building partner had a tiny one embeded yesterday. The newest addition is gonna be kickass when completed in a week or two

Started my new trail yesterday and worked it a little today. Stoked for this one...it will be nice and flowy downhill and then back up.

**Mr brownstone** · 09-16-2014, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by strawjack

Sounds pretty cool! But I think the high speed downhill days are over for me. Dirt is not soft like powdah!

Started my new trail yesterday and worked it a little today. Stoked for this one...it will be nice and flowy downhill and then back up.

nice! We're working with a lot of rock/ledge with some big stumps to roll up and over. I want to get this loop finished so badly, but with the surf coming up for the next week, both the bike and the trailwork will hafta wait. Life's rough

**Anospa** · 09-17-2014, 12:07 PM

Wow, haha, everyone's pushing bike parks now. Anyone know what this trail is gonna be like?

**Tuckerman** · 09-18-2014, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by powbmps

It's a start...

Free Downhill Mountain Biking October 11-13 in the Adventure Park

October 11-13, 2014 mountain bikers will have free lift access to a new downhill mountain bike trail in the Adventure Park at Mount Sunapee. The trail is approximately one mile long and is contoured with banked turns for a smooth, flowing ride to the bottom. Riders must bring a front-suspension or full-suspension mountain bike and a helmet. There are no rental bikes available. Riders need to check in at the Adventure Park Welcome Center. During the summer of 2015 Downhill Mountain Biking will be another activity offered in the Adventure Park. Next summer there will be three trails of varying degree of difficulty, full-suspension bike rentals and instruction. The Adventure Park is open weekends through Columbus Day. For more information call 603-763-3564.

Let me know if anyone wants to meet up to check it out. Could be a shit show, but it's free

.

I might be down to check that out. What are the local options if it sux?

**chatton18** · 09-18-2014, 02:03 PM

Will be camping at highland this weekend. Hoping i have the balls to hit freebird and power hour. White/Green Urge Helmet and a Giant Glory. Ask for change if you're around.

**Anospa** · 09-19-2014, 07:19 AM

I had a real difficult time going to work today, its the quintessential perfect weather right now and just giving me flashbacks to awesome times at highland in the fall! I've got non-biking plans all weekend, otherwise I'd be up both days!

I need to get back on power hour, been a few years since I've scared myself on it, pretty sure I'd handle things a bit better now.