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03-23-2020, 09:41 AM
jackstraw

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Originally Posted by MaineSkiAddict1

It felt soooo good to get on dirt this early. Bonus: stopped by Deciduous on the way home and picked up some beer for isolation: week 2

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Where were you here? Fort Rock?
03-23-2020, 04:11 PM
Laps

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Originally Posted by Peruvian

That’s looks amazingly dry.

I’m a newb to the Chittenden County Mt Bike scene and am looking for partners for after work and/or weekend rides. Anyone interested in showing a intermediate rider around, shoot me a PM.

When the snow melts I'd be happy to. Just text me.

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03-23-2020, 04:23 PM
MaineSkiAddict1

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Originally Posted by jackstraw

Where were you here? Fort Rock?

Opted for Willowdale. I am thinking fort rock this weekend if the weather holds. I haven't been in forever.
03-23-2020, 04:40 PM
biggins

I love and miss Willowdale. My favorite riding spot in MA (yes, I like intermediate light tech).
03-23-2020, 06:06 PM
MaineSkiAddict1

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Originally Posted by biggins

I love and miss Willowdale. My favorite riding spot in MA (yes, I like intermediate light tech).

It’s a great spot to remember how to ride. There are a few tricky spots in there that still get me. Also, slipped a wheel and gouged my frame on a rock 500 feet from the lot. [emoji58]
03-23-2020, 06:42 PM
jackstraw

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Originally Posted by MaineSkiAddict1

Opted for Willowdale. I am thinking fort rock this weekend if the weather holds. I haven't been in forever.

Oh, right on. I've never really ridden Willowdale. I've only touched a few of the outer trails when riding Georgetown.

Fort Rock has a lot of new if you haven't been in a while. New stuff Exeter side is very techy and the Newfields side is faster fun smoother stuff. Good mix.
03-24-2020, 04:24 PM
gravitylover

I figured the local streets would have gotten quieter and a ride down to the CVS 4 miles away was a good idea. These fucking people are nuts, normal traffic, driving way too fast and the frustration level is palpable. I got passed in a single lane construction area where I was taking the lane at 22mph(30 zone)! I did some exploring looking for trails that I can ride to from home, found a power line potential and there's an abandoned golf course that I think has great potential :) I'm so impressed with some of the hill climbs within just a few miles of home, I really hope traffic fizzles over the next few days and I can see what the place is all about.
03-26-2020, 07:18 AM
Pauldotcom

I've never heard of Willowdale?
03-26-2020, 03:08 PM
Laps

N. Mass by Ipswich/andover. Fun place. Flowy, fast and pretty flat iirc.

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03-26-2020, 03:17 PM
buttahflake

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Perfect day for the squid. Inky black, whoop-whoop. Dry roads, no traffic and no wind. 46 miles.
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03-26-2020, 04:43 PM
gravitylover

The endless ribbons of hero dirt season continues :)
03-26-2020, 06:03 PM
Peruvian

Thank god for the gravel bike. 27 miles from the front door - plenty of Vermont “paved” road, several miles of dirt, a bit of jeep track, some rec path, and even some grass. Got in just before the drizzle started.
03-26-2020, 06:45 PM
MaineSkiAddict1

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Originally Posted by Laps

N. Mass by Ipswich/andover. Fun place. Flowy, fast and pretty flat iirc.

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Pretty much. No real elevation. Some mild tech here and there but also a good amount of flow
03-26-2020, 07:16 PM
Pauldotcom

Just rode Bstreet today.. fantastic conditions!
03-27-2020, 01:47 PM
singlecross

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Afternoon exercise therapy with the wife, who delighted in pedaling and passing me on the descents, slapping my ass on the way by... I love that Gal! Nice quiet 20 mile road loop.
03-27-2020, 03:03 PM
gravitylover

And the hero dirt year continues... The trails were empty again today, I think everyone gave up or are just so afraid they're gonna get hurt they aren't riding. The local mt bike groups on Fb have gone mostly quiet, I thought it was because people didn't want to brag about going out but after the last two days of empty trails I really do think they all hunkered down and gave up.
03-27-2020, 04:25 PM
Vt-Freeheel

Love that Ghost bike singlecross.
03-27-2020, 04:37 PM
ticketchecker

Single, you’re in the park loop no car zone these days eh? Nothing better
03-27-2020, 04:53 PM
singlecross

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Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Love that Ghost bike singlecross.

Thanks. There seemed to be too much black carbon in the bike world when I had that one built. You can tell that I've drunk the Grant Peterson and Jan Heine Kool-Aid.
03-27-2020, 04:53 PM
Peruvian

Love that randonneur rack. Looking for a light front rack that doesn’t cost $100 to be able to strap a basket to when I want one.
03-27-2020, 04:56 PM
singlecross

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Originally Posted by ticketchecker

Single, you’re in the park loop no car zone these days eh? Nothing better

Yes, until April 15. But today we just rode from the house on public backroads on the quiet side of MDI.
03-27-2020, 05:00 PM
singlecross

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Originally Posted by Peruvian

Love that randonneur rack. Looking for a light front rack that doesn’t cost $100 to be able to strap a basket to when I want one.

Nitto makes one I believe... or Velo Orange. Not sure of current pricing.
03-27-2020, 05:04 PM
Peruvian

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Originally Posted by singlecross

Nitto makes one I believe... or Velo Orange. Not sure of current pricing.

Unfortunately at or north of $100.
03-27-2020, 05:09 PM
singlecross

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Originally Posted by Peruvian

Unfortunately at or north of $100.

https://velo-orange.com/collections/racks

Looks like $85 with a possible additional 20% off code?

Edit: No affiliation other than having used some of their stuff in the past and it seemed good quality.
03-27-2020, 06:55 PM
handlebarsfsr

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

And the hero dirt year continues... The trails were empty again today, I think everyone gave up or are just so afraid they're gonna get hurt they aren't riding. The local mt bike groups on Fb have gone mostly quiet, I thought it was because people didn't want to brag about going out but after the last two days of empty trails I really do think they all hunkered down and gave up.

Here in the flatlands the riding is fantastic, the kits are full though. Lots of people enjoying 60s and sun.

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