01-19-2012
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Is that where that sweet Y-shaped log ride is? That looked awesome, I could use some of that.
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Thats a killer LOg run
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01-19-2012
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is great, maybe 60% bare 40% ice studs a must
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you think you need studded tires to ride LDT right now?
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01-19-2012
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you think you need studded tires to ride LDT right now?
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yeah, about 40% is glare ice. it must be on the border beacause the rest is bare dirt
no studs required at willowdale
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01-19-2012
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Quote:
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Is that where that sweet Y-shaped log ride is? That looked awesome, I could use some of that.
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Yeah, that is a nice log ride. I saw the two guys in there building that sometime this fall. I rode both sides a couple weeks back and then hit the natural teeter that is right after as well. Good stuff at LDTF. There is a real nice rock playground in there also with rollers and drops galore.
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01-20-2012
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The riding has been winter epic up here in Franconia, crusty great traction dense snow. Some ice but I am the only one using studs, and I think I have the advantage. Today Cannon got 8 inches of pow and our trails got one inch, so tomorrow ski in the am, ride in the pm. Starting to feel like a Californian!
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01-26-2012
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what are peoples thoughts on riding this weekend? Probably pretty snow free southern an coastal areas, but maybe too muddy? LDTF? HP? Fort rock? the marsh? maybe even vietnam? looking to be 50 tomorrow with rain an mid 40s sat an sun...
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01-27-2012
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Can speak for northern mass a bit here. Was at HP on Thursday and it was a bit muddy then. I suspect its a slop fest right now as it absolutely POURED here today. Looking at the temps for the weekend it might be best to wait until the ground refreezes next week 
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01-27-2012
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Agreed
best hope is for freezing temps Sat. night , maybe frozen enough to get out Sunday early
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01-29-2012
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Bear Brook is good, studs required
Yudicky is good as well 40%ice/slush 60% dirt
Lowell dracut good, bare
HP bare
willowdale bare
russel mill good
looks like south of Manchester is good . Winter rules, if it warms up too much and gets muddy stay off ( dont make ruts )
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01-29-2012
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+1 on LDTF. Rode yesterday, a little muddy in the usual places and a few icy corners but mostly melting ice so it wasn't really slippery. Morning rides would probably be best...
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01-29-2012
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HP was mint today.
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01-30-2012
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Good to hear about the trails coming back for some riding.
Fomba has been great with studs. 125 and Jenkins side are stellar at HP.
Gotta get some Willowdale soon.
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01-30-2012
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HP is doo doo.
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01-31-2012
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Does anyone have a Fort Rock update?
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01-31-2012
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Word is it's icy...probably ok with studs. I'm going there within the hour, I'll report back.
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02-01-2012
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would love to get out tomorrow. Anyone been to HP or willowdale recently. Looks like conflicting reviews above. Thanks
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02-01-2012
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I bet it depends on what time of day you go given the warm daytime temps and below-freezing nights.
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02-01-2012
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Indeed. Braving the cold in the morning will get you better (harder) trail conditions. Doesn't matter as much to me at a place like HP because any slop doesn't really affect an already slow, technical ride. But if I was going to Willowdale I'd try to go when the ground is good and frozen to roll FAST.
But yeah, both are good to go, no snow/ice, no studs required. Just could be a bit muddy depending on the temps.
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02-02-2012
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any word on Franklin Falls lately? I know it was warm yesterday and today. hoping for a saturday ride...
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02-03-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bad news
Word is it's icy...probably ok with studs. I'm going there within the hour, I'll report back.
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How was it?
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02-03-2012
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02-03-2012
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Yeah...Fort Rock is way icy...I ended up in the cabbage and I was on foot. Studded tires or screw shoes/crampons for sure.
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02-03-2012
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riding willowdale tomorrow at 1. should be cold enough so the ground doesn't thaw except in sunny spots. All are welcome, we don't know the trails at all. We definitely won't be breaking speed records with our 6" plus bikes. I'll post up conditions...
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02-03-2012
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riding willowdale tomorrow at 1. should be cold enough so the ground doesn't thaw except in sunny spots. All are welcome, we don't know the trails at all. We definitely won't be breaking speed records with our 6" plus bikes. I'll post up conditions...
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conditions at willowdale are perfect.
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02-03-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by manchvegas
riding willowdale tomorrow at 1. should be cold enough so the ground doesn't thaw except in sunny spots. All are welcome, we don't know the trails at all. We definitely won't be breaking speed records with our 6" plus bikes. I'll post up conditions...
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Supposed to be 20ish tonight so Willowdale will be hard and fast for the most part. Enjoy! I'd come out because I'm 10 minutes away and know the trails real well but I've got plans already to ride down in RI tomorrow. Maybe another time. There is a one big drop there for your Mojo too, it's near the Old Right Road corner of the park assuming you've got a DCR map.
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