[Jozz]

Hi all,

I'm planning a small 10 days trip on the coast for next week, and I'd like to get some trail suggestions.

We will be heading straight to Barnstable, MA to ride the Trail of Tears. We'll probably spend one day in Cape Cod relaxing and after that make our way back slowly.

We've already been to those places:

Case Mountain, CT
Nepaug, CT
(Rode those in 2004 with IAB, MBC, MMcg, Splat and Douglas)

Bear Brook Park, NH
Fomba, NH

So far on my to-do list I have:

Trail of Tears, MA
Vietnam, MA (Splat?)
Fort Rock, NH

I'll be with Karine and she's a big fan of Kingdom style trail... I'm more of a Perry Hill meatgrinder fan...

But for this vacation I'd like to keep it mellow (excluding Vietnam of course!) and fun and stay close to CT, MA and NH.

So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

J.

ps We are leaving on June 24th until July 3rd, would be fun to get a big ride organized for the week-end of the 30th and 1st...

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Hi all,

I'm planning a small 10 days trip on the coast for next week, and I'd like to get some trail suggestions.

We will be heading straight to Barnstable, MA to ride the Trail of Tears. We'll probably spend one day in Cape Cod relaxing and after that make our way back slowly.

We've already been to those places:

Case Mountain, CT
Nepaug, CT
(Rode those in 2004 with IAB, MBC, MMcg, Splat and Douglas)

Bear Brook Park, NH
Fomba, NH

So far on my to-do list I have:

Trail of Tears, MA
Vietnam, MA (Splat?)
Fort Rock, NH

I'll be with Karine and she's a big fan of Kingdom style trail... I'm more of a Perry Hill meatgrinder fan...

But for this vacation I'd like to keep it mellow (excluding Vietnam of course!) and fun and stay close to CT, MA and NH.

So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

J.

ps We are leaving on June 24th until July 3rd, would be fun to get a big ride organized for the week-end of the 30th and 1st...

We're riding Vietnam next Sunday (24th) with Splat and TurnerGrl!!!!! So leave a day earlier and ride with us!

Also, I think as of right now, we have no plans the following weekend too!!

 

[Jozz]

We're riding Vietnam next Sunday (24th) with Splat and TurnerGrl!!!!! So leave a day earlier and ride with us!

Also, I think as of right now, we have no plans the following weekend too!!

Ahhhhh! Can't leave earlier since little lady is getting of work Saturday at 10pm, so it won't be an early start on Sunday! But we are open in discovering some CT new stuff the week-end after!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Ahhhhh! Can't leave earlier since little lady is getting of work Saturday at 10pm, so it won't be an early start on Sunday! But we are open in discovering some CT new stuff the week-end after!

where, what and when - and we'll be there!

 

[berkshire_rider]

So far on my to-do list I have:

Trail of Tears, MA
Vietnam, MA (Splat?)
Fort Rock, NH

I'll be with Karine and she's a big fan of Kingdom style trail... I'm more of a Perry Hill meatgrinder fan...

But for this vacation I'd like to keep it mellow (excluding Vietnam of course!) and fun and stay close to CT, MA and NH.

So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

J.

If you don't mind a few rocks, Borderland and Rayburn would also be two good rides for you in Massachusetts.

Try and get a ride in at Otis when you are on the Cape.

 

[Quo Fan]

F.Gilbert Hill State Forest AKA Foxboro, has a mix of everything from drops, to fast open fire roads.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

F.Gilbert Hill State Forest AKA Foxboro, has a mix of everything from drops, to fast open fire roads.

You guys around the 30th/1st? We can take them to Grayville?!

 

[I Are Baboon]

Jozz, you are not going to get any Kingdom Trails type rides here in CT. It's all rocks and roots. We'd be happy to show you some more that though!

 

[splat]

Jozz, I'll be happy to show you vietnam. and Karine will be able to handle it . while on the Cape, I would definatly hit up Otis!

 

[MMcG]

Grayville would be a great spot for Jozz and Karine as it offers a little bit of everything from twisty singletrack to rocks and drops and whatnot.

 

[jonKranked]

F.Gilbert Hill State Forest AKA Foxboro, has a mix of everything from drops, to fast open fire roads.

I'd second this place. I ride there all the time. Its a small area geographically, but it has a very well developed network of trails. Like quo said, there's a good mix of everything. From rocky technical trails to sections that are covered in pine needles and roots. Plus there are quite a few nice ponds/lakes throughout the forest too.

 

[tonyhawk]

For CT rides, I'd recommend:

Grayville
Meshomasic
Miller's Pond (lots of brand new trails with more skinnies than you can shake a broken derailleur at)
Nassahegon
Penwood
Soapstone
Tyler Mill (home of the 190' long skinny)
West Hartford Reservoir
Westwoods

Hope this helps...

:biggrin:

 

[jeff da grom]

i've heard there was some good riding in lynn woods in MA... i think it's near boston, since you're gonna be nearby.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

For CT rides, I'd recommend:

Grayville
Meshomasic
Miller's Pond (lots of brand new trails with more skinnies than you can shake a broken derailleur at)
Nassahegon
Penwood
Soapstone
Tyler Mill (home of the 190' long skinny)
West Hartford Reservoir
Westwoods

Hope this helps...

:biggrin:

and.....can we count on you to join us?

 

[MMcG]

I could lead or get someone to lead a tour de Nassahegon if that would work well.

 

[Jozz]

Grayville looks nice!

And I will add Otis to the list as well.

So maybe Grayville on Saturday, and Nam on Sunday??

Like in Field of Dreams... If you organize it, we will come!

 

[MMcG]

sounds like you might have em backwards though. Maybe Nam on Saturday and then down to ride Grayville on Sunday - wouldn't that make more sense if you are starting from Cape Cod?

 

[MMcG]

will you have time to stick around in CT after riding? For BBQ and whatnot?

 

[Jozz]

sounds like you might have em backwards though. Maybe Nam on Saturday and then down to ride Grayville on Sunday - wouldn't that make more sense if you are starting from Cape Cod?

Maybe, didn't check the location on the map yet! :biggrin:

And always willing to stick around for a nice bbq!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Like in Field of Dreams... If you organize it, we will come!

yeah - but you ain't Kevin Costner! (j/k)

 

[splat]

yeah - but you ain't Kevin Costner! (j/k)

Thanks god!!!

 

[jonKranked]

yeah - but you ain't Kevin Costner! (j/k)

I would rather be Kevin Costner over Tom Cruise any day.

 

[Matchew]

If you are around southern NH on a Tuesday and looking for a group ride you should check out our local ride series. It is run out of Souhegan Cycleworks in Milford NH and usually gets 20+ riders. We meet at a different trail every Tuesday at 6:00pm and ride at an intermediate to advanced pace for a few hours.

Check out the details at:
http://www.souhegancycles.com
Under "ride room" look for "local mountain rides"

 

[I Are Baboon]

Jozz looks more like a Napoleon Dynamite than either a Tom Cruise or Kevin Costner.

 

[tonyhawk]

and.....can we count on you to join us?

I promise.

 

[Jozz]

So are we settled for Grayville and Vietnam?

I know Mark suggested Nam on Saturday and Grayville on Sunday. Be we are flexible so it can be the other way around.

Splat, are you available that week-end for a tour of Nam either day?

Thanks to all for all the trail advice!

J.

 

[MMcG]

I just suggested that set up due to your travel plans. I'm flexible on that weekend as well.

 

[I Are Baboon]

So are we settled for Grayville and Vietnam?

MBC and I are totally free both days. It doesn't matter to us what the order is. We're just tagging along for the ride though. We can't offer tourguide services because we don't know either place well enough.

 

[MMcG]

Think we can get King Arthur from bikerag to show us the full goods in Grayville?

I can PM him if you guys would like me to do so, once we get a day set.

 

[Jozz]

Think we can get King Arthur from bikerag to show us the full goods in Grayville?

I can PM him if you guys would like me to do so, once we get a day set.

It would be better to have a guide available... :biggrin:

 

[TreeSaw]

When will you be travelling to tour our trails?

 

[Jozz]

When will you be travelling to tour our trails?

When you get an Ocean!!

Just kidding!

We have another 10 day vacation in September and we are planning on hitting upstate NY...

Do you know anything about Finger Lake trail in Letchworth State Forrest?

 

[splat]

MBC and I are totally free both days. It doesn't matter to us what the order is. We're just tagging along for the ride though. We can't offer tourguide services because we don't know either place well enough.

I'm free too!

 

[noskcaj]

If anyone wants to do some rides in southern CT i'd be interested in joining. I live within riding distance of Tyler's Mill and am planning on going there after work today. Branford supply ponds also has some more smooth riding, but I think they have clear cut a section of the good trails there. But yea, for the most part CT has a lot of roots and rocks.

 

[Jozz]

I'm free too!

EXCELENT!!

So we have our Nam guide!!

Splat, will there be some fun ridding for Karine since she's not the freeriding kind?

 

[MMcG]

Jozz - I'd say that the freeride stuff is the minority of the stuff you'll encounter in Nam - it is just the stuff that is more photo friendly.

splat can correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Jozz]

Jozz - I'd say that the freeride stuff is the minority of the stuff you'll encounter in Nam - it is just the stuff that is more photo friendly.

splat can correct me if I'm wrong.

I think so too, but I'd like to hit some of those photo friendly spots too!

Mark, will you PM your friend about guiding in Grayville?

 

[MMcG]

Jozz - will do, but which day? Saturday or Sunday?

PM has been sent to King Arthur.

Cheers,

Mark

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I think so too, but I'd like to hit some of those photo friendly spots too!

Mark, will you PM your friend about guiding in Grayville?

TonyHawk said he'd guide Grayville. We are seeing him tonight too.

 

[Jozz]

TonyHawk said he'd guide Grayville. We are seeing him tonight too.

Perfect!

I'm thinking Grayville Saturday and Nam Sunday. After Nam we'll head out on the coast to Fort Rock (Exeter, NH) near Hampton Beach.