Saturday Ride -Open Invitation

[Craig927]

Open invitation for a group ride on Saturday 3/27 at 9:30 at the Batchelor Street trails in Granby, MA. The ride will be at the advanced skill level, probably between 8-12 miles. The trails at Bachelor Street are incredible! You will experience the finest, technical singletrack in the Pioneer Valley. Mud should not be a problem. I have ridden here a few times this year and the drainage is better then most places. Directions from the MASS Pike: Exit 5. Route 33. Go north to the end and make a right onto Route 116 North. After you enter the town of Granby make a right onto Amherst St. Then make your first left onto Batchelor St. The dirt parking lot is on your left. From the Pike, it should take about 25 minutes. I hope to see some of the riders on the group ride back in the fall on the Rayburn trails. Craig

[GregC]

when you say advanced skill level are you refering to the terrain or the pace of the ride?

Early season fitness question?

thanks Greg

[Craig927]

A lot of the terrain is advanced. Most of the singletrack trails were built by mountain bikers and are awesome! There's a lot of rock to nagotiate over and around, hills to climb or blast down, and twists and turns. Riders should be advanced for this ride so we can go at a decent pace without having to get off the saddle at every technical section. Early season fitness level should be sufficient. I know a lot of these words are subjective. Hopefully you will want to give it a try and can make it out. Craig

[pk]

Sounds like a good time! I wish I could go.

You might wish to post this to the PV NEMBA email list, mtb-pioneervalley@nemba.org, if you're subscribed.

best,

pk