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TOPIC: Mountain Bikin'

Created by: ZigNYur Original Starting post for this thread:
Any mountain bikers in this place? Any newbies to the sport (like me)? Zig - Specialized Hardrock (no thats NOT a pun - its my bike LOL)

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User Details are only visible to members.	woo hoo -- just got sized for my new bike!! Cannondale Rush 300. Yeah I'll keep my Specialized Hardrock for around the house bikin' -- but I'm dying to get the Rush under my ass. Any words of wisdom? Comments from other Rush riders? Zig - oh THAT was a mountain - my bad ;-) roflmao
Frederick MD			Username hidden (166 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	We are about 1 - 11/2 hours south of French Creek. Usual haunt is Fairhill MD, or Middle Run DE.
Oxford PA			Username hidden (72 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	Have already gone over the old bike. Patched all my tires (tubeless). Just waiting to get back north next month to start riding for real. We did actually ride over the intercoastal bridge yesterday. It's the closest thing to a climb in SE Florida LOL. We usually head up to Jim Thorpe in the Poconos to camp and ride. Although friends have told us there is some good riding in WV. Last time we went down the New River, I was kicking myself for not bringing a bike.
Oxford PA			Username hidden (72 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	Alrighty then - racin season is almost here!! Time to get back out and lose those winter pounds, add a few scars, and live life with wind blowin in your hair. If anyone is within decent drivin distance of WV, you may manna check out wwwwvmbacom - there is probably a race near you. Also, even if you're not the racing type but more of recreational sort, feel free to post your experiences. I've done some updates to my stock bike over the winter, including a deore rear derailuer and new cranks are comin this week. Anyone care to discuss Shimano vs. SRAM components? And just as a fyi - I am almost complete with cutting in a new trail behind our place here. With 2 nasty vert drops (10 and 15' respectively) - it may be a bit too challenging for me -- but hey the worst that can happen is I'll end up in the briers LOL. Zig - ride nekkid it just feels better
Frederick MD			Username hidden (166 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	Body armour -- who is wearing what? Helmet - of course padded gloves - open contemplating forearm shields I also ride in sandals - I hate shoes to start with - and with almost 1k of mtb rides under me with no toe injuries -- i prefer them - thinking of going clip sandals this year LOL. Zig -- yep 3 races planned
Frederick MD			Username hidden (166 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	There is some great Mountain Bikeing in NE PA only about 2 hours north of Philly
Brick NJ			Username hidden (9670 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	dan - Can't help with the Philly area, if you are interested take a look at wwwdot wvmba dot com WV has some of the best MTB places in the nation. If that wasn't enough - the Hatfields-McCoy Trail System has over 500 miles of legal MTB and ATV trails for use. Talk about a day ride! Also the New River Gorge has some spectacular trails for all experience levels. I'll prob in 3 races this year as a Vetern Beginner (over 40, less than 5 races). So hopefully I wont break my arm again and can actually enjoy the sport as it was intended - extreme LOL. Zig - MTB season is just about here!
Frederick MD			Username hidden (166 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	I just thought that I would BUMP up a previous post here. Now that bikeing can be more enjoyable with cooler weather and of course the leaves changing (already started) it would be a great time to get away for yourselves or put a group together and have a party weekend. I have a State Park close to me and they have a 4 to 5 mile mountain bikeing trail as well as I have laid out several routes around the B&B for cycleist to do on road and off road cycleing. I also participate in www (dot) bike-inn-to-inn (dot) com which presents a whole differant challange. I had one person say to me just the other day that there was a great contrast between the two types of cycleing. My part of NE PA has many hills as opposed to flat roads and it's a great way to really spend a weekend and stay in shape. Now only if i could take my own advice. rdy2
Brick NJ			Username hidden (9670 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	Well - I'm not sure where to begin BUT I do want to drive one key point home: WEAR A HELMET! WEAR A HELMET! WEAR A HELMET! Heres the story: On Friday we went to preview the 9 mile beginner course at ACE (aceraft dot com) for a point-series race on Sunday. I went with yur's son who is 16. The excellent course whipped our ass - but it was great and we both decided to do the race on sunday. So Saturday, to shake off some soreness from the previous day's run we went to our little 5 mile practice course. We had just completed 3 miles and took a small break b4 we started the 2500 foot downhill that led to the remaining 2 mile trail. we were going just a bit slower than normal, maybe around 15-17 mph with her son about 100 feet behind me. About 1000 feet into the downhill, i took a turn outside of my normal 'line' and the bike finds a 1" drop off and jack-knifes! Needless to say the resultant catapult action sends me flying into the air - but without wings I soon find that gravity is a very real force and i hit hard onto the loose gravel and red-dog slate. I'll spare you the nasty details, but once i realized my helment was maintaining full contact with the trail, i used it to drive into the ground to slow me down. In the end, aside from massive scrapes and bruises, my left arm was broken, probably from the rock it hit before it proceeded to slide on the trail. The helmet saved my head - pure and simple. Not only did it take a lot of the initial impact, but using it as a bulldozer also prevented more serious injuries to the rest me while sliding down some VERY rough terrain. I cant emphasis this enough - wear your helmet. Had i not been wearing one, I do believe my injuries would have been critical. As for the race the next day, we both went, him to race and me to watch. He placed 3rd - not bad for his first race! Zig - who is now a firm believer in safety equipment (and is contemplating body armour)
Frederick MD			Username hidden (166 post)

User Details are only visible to members.	I have a State Park close to me and they have a 4 mile mountain bikeing trail as well as I have laid out several routes around the B&B for cycleist to do on road and off road cycleing. I also participate in a www (dot) bike-inn-to-inn (dot) com which presents a whole differant challange. I had one person say to me just the other day that there was a great contrast between the two types of cycleing. My part of NE PA has many hills as opposed to flat roads and it's a great way to really spend a weekend and stay in shape. Now only if i could take my own advice. rdy2
Brick NJ			Username hidden (9670 post)

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TOPIC: Mountain Bikin'