Cedar Bike and Paddle Lackawanna State Park Rides

[NEPMTBA]

4/11/13

I had an opportunity this past Thursday to attend a ride hosted by Cedar Bike's owner Chaz Ross at Lackawanna State Park. Lackawanna SP is one of my favorite trail systems. We started off from the boat launch heading towards the dam which was at full flow outflow from the past rains. Onto Northwoods trail, a great tech slippy trail to get us on our toes right away. We rode all of the good trails passing Trostle pond, Orchard trail and finished with the tough climb on Turkey Hill at that point darkness fell on us and we finished with our lights just in time to keep on good standing with the ranger.

Thanks for the fun!

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4/18/13

Another great Cedar Bike and Paddle Thursday night ride at Lackawanna State Park.

Ride had 2 separate groups, Laura, Scott, Rachel and Chuck B. joined myself for lots of fun climbing and descending on Turkey Hill, Lee, Kennedy, and Abington trails, as well as others.

Ride commenced with good conversation in the parking lot, as darkness rolled in, and talk of after ride cookouts later this summer planned!

Below is a scary item from my GPS track, my carcass hauling on the mtb at 34 mph on dirt...LOL

516 4/18/2013 7:20:23 PM 1248 ft 50 ft 0:00:01 34 mph 221° true N41 34.143 W75 42.233


Thanks CB&P another fun night!

[NEPMTBA]

4/25/13 Another great ride... ...check the views!

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Ending this great set of pics with Chuck B...

More next week

[arcitek]

Hello, are these group rides open? The photos look great and I am looking to find a few new areas to ride. I have a potential project starting up in that area and I would love a reason to bring the mountain bike along.

[NEPMTBA]

Hello, are these group rides open? The photos look great and I am looking to find a few new areas to ride. I have a potential project starting up in that area and I would love a reason to bring the mountain bike along.

Yes, by all means jump right on in and join our group of friendly people. These rides have 2 levels, one ride is for slower, more beginner type social loop less than 10 miles whereas the other is a harder, longer, faster more aggressive ride. Both rides have leaders and no one is left behind! You can contact Cedar Bike and Paddle bike shop for more info.

[NEPMTBA]

5/2/13

The rides grow every week, this week more riders and more mileage. Longer daylight and more sun for fun. Trails are in great shape!

Lack-a-wanna Ride?

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Lead'in off with Charlie on a nice turn...

...a super cool stream crossing that everyone made...

...and a stroll past Trostle pond!

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On to North Woods

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Thanks Cedar Bike and Paddle

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5/9/13

Not even on and off rain could dampen the spirits of the largest group of riders yet to hit the trails at Lackawanna state park on this night.

Another fun loop this time serious climb up to Conservancy property in honor of Scott's birthday(one more hill...LOL) Then the descend and roll into another hill and descend again, riding over 7 miles, of slippy rock and roots sharing good conversations with all who attended.

Brad had the Fattest Bike of all, and the best color combo, even the Red newt on his stem

Of course our 2 "big guys" were the hit of the night, not letting anything both them they rode like champs!

Thanks Cedar Bike & Paddle
Lots of pic coming

[NEPMTBA]

Rid'in...

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More Rid'in...

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Ta-DA the last few...

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5/23/13

Looking forward to tonight's ride!

I heard we are climbing hills...LOL

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Another fun ride...

...with very different trails being used, the grand climb up Abington trail and a screaming downhill down Lee Hill, plus lots of up and downs in between.

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I rode the new improved section this past...

...Thursday night. After a day of rain on Wednesday it was dry and open with no more mud puddles!

Our workday paid off
Thanks to all who helped make this happen!

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The big last ride of May 2013...
...was the largest group yet and even 90 degree weather and humidity could not keep them away!

Better than 15 in the social ride group and 7 or 8 on the hammer and another beginner group with 3 or 4 in the park tonight!

Turkey Hill, Ranger, Lee Hill, Bassett
Fun stuff...
...see ya in June

[NEPMTBA]

a few more...
...from the biggest CB&P, LSP Thursday night ride yet!

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6/6/13

Ride canceled...
...I did my own ride in the pouring rain!

[dirtrider6]

I would like to make it up there one of these Thursdays about a 40 minute ride from work (Pittston) does that sound about right Lee?
Cant find any good directions?

[bear]

DR6: click here for driving directions

At least if they're starting from the south side.

To get to the north side parking just continue on Abingdon across the lake and take that 1st left into the park.

[dirtrider6]

Thanks Bear
You Da Man!