Dirt Treaders http://dirttreaders.com/phpBB3/ |
|
Mass http://dirttreaders.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=6612 |
Page 1 of 1 |
Author: | b5driver [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:56 am ] |
Post subject: | Mass |
but not the critical kind. This is more of a hike report. Last week we were visiting my brother in Hopkinton, MA. I tried to find a rental for some rides back there, but no luck so I was left to hiking, which was pretty fun also. Every year, the Major Taylor Association and the town of Worcester hosts the George Street Challenge ( http://www.majortaylorassociation.org/e ... et10.shtml ) and this year my sister in law decided she wanted to give it a shot so we went along to cheer her on. This is a 500 feet hill climb, but with an average grade of 18%. We watched from one of the steepest parts which turned out to be a great place to watch the riders really push themselves. The beginning My brother's neighbor. I think he did it around 31 seconds. Last year he broke the 30 second mark so he was pretty bummed. The winning time was 24 seconds A fun way to take the whole family. Sister-in-law Then it was on to "Vietnam" in nearby Milford. This place was amazing. I would love to spend some time in here exploring. I think they said there's around 30 miles of trails in this area. We only covered about 3 on our hike. Looks ready to ride to me Find the trail This one looked like it was going to roll down the hill any minute Fun roller |
Author: | K2Brandon [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
looks like some fun terain on the hike, beautiful forest trails for sure! but that hill climb looks like hell!!! |
Author: | Los [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
If I was there I would have done everything possible to make that big rock roll down. Thats kind of like the hucking rocks off a cliff thing. You just have to do it! |
Author: | b5driver [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Los wrote: If I was there I would have done everything possible to make that big rock roll down. Thats kind of like the hucking rocks off a cliff thing. You just have to do it! Now that you mention it, after last year's Flagstaff trip, I'm surprised I didn't do that. I'm sure I could have drafted my 6'8" 300 lb brother to help. Must have been the humidity. |
Author: | Red Hot Sloth [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Sweet TR!! That Land.."Vietnam" was purchased by the local Mountain Bike Advocacy/group....not too long ago, Im too lazy to google it, but it was in 2002 or 2003 I believe. The first Mt Bike Advocacy/Group in the US to do so. So...who wants to chip in and buy some land? |
Author: | Ray Dolor [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 1:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Heard/read a lot about Vietnam trail system back there. Reminds me of Tucson's Fantasy Island system. BOTH are an example of a PROGRESSIVE municipalities approach towards trails. Here, on the other hand, we can point to Flightline, and soon, DMM, and hang our heads in shame.... |
Author: | quaestionis [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Thanks for the report. My wife went to college in Worcester and her family still lives in Mass. Now that I know there are some trails back there, next time we visit I'll try to bring the bike. -James |
Author: | gleeke [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Vietnam is a great place to ride. Not sure if you got to hike NEMBA Trail.... This is a friend in the "halfpipe" area Other side of Nam..Called Spiders This is me from about 5yrs ago b5driver....Next time you head east....drop a line I've got a few bikes. I live in RI. 40mins away. Great shots. |
Author: | b5driver [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
gleeke wrote: Vietnam is a great place to ride. Not sure if you got to hike NEMBA Trail.... b5driver....Next time you head east....drop a line I've got a few bikes. I live in RI. 40mins away. Great shots. Thanks! I knew there was a lot more out there, but we didn't have a lot of time to explore. Next time for sure, I'm going to have to plan a day out there and bring a lot of pads if I make it even close to where you took those pictures. The trails are only about 5 minutes from my brother's house. |
Author: | Evil Chocula [ Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
b5driver wrote: gleeke wrote: Vietnam is a great place to ride. Not sure if you got to hike NEMBA Trail.... b5driver....Next time you head east....drop a line I've got a few bikes. I live in RI. 40mins away. Great shots. Thanks! I knew there was a lot more out there, but we didn't have a lot of time to explore. Next time for sure, I'm going to have to plan a day out there and bring a lot of pads if I make it even close to where you took those pictures. The trails are only about 5 minutes from my brother's house. Keep me in the loop too! I'm always down for a little Nam lovin'. |
Author: | 325racer [ Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mass |
Grew up in Southern, Central Mass, so much good riding. Seeing those pics makes me wonder why I can't ride the little rocks we have here???? I gotta get my skillz back. |
Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |