Saturday 4/16 Robinson to CT on M&M

[Goldstar78i]

Well, here goes my first plan for a group ride. This whole section of the M&M is basically my backyard, so I know it very well and ride it very often.

We meet at the Robinson Park 911 Burger entrance, 11 AM.

From there we follow the M&M trail upwards onto Provin Mt., with nice views. The M&M then descends to Lane Quarry, and from there we cross route 57 onto the next section of trail. Once we reach the end of the M&M, we'll turn back to make a loop, since the trail is only 6.7 miles in either direction.

Pace will be moderate, because I haven't quite got my full climbing legs back. We can adjust the pace depending on what you want. The terrain is fairly technical, so be prepared for some rocky climbs and descents.

Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please PM me.


Visit http://amcberkshire.org/mmtrail/guide and view sections 1 & 2 for info.

[Wheeldog]

Count me in.

I have been riding through the Winter but I would not call myself a great rider, so moderate pace sounds good to start. By the way, are you really 17 as your profile says? If so, that means that I was a junior at UMass the year you were born. :-[

Yeah, that moderate pace is sounding better and better.

- Gramps (a.k.a. Rob)

[Goldstar78i]

Yep I'm really 17. I set it at moderate pace cause I don't wanna get over my head with all the crazy XC guys. I've ridden a bit with other serious MTBers, and found I can hold my own with the XC nuts but I prefer to go a little slower.

Depending on how everyone feels during the ride, we can just turn back from the quarry if we're tired.

Wheeldog if you know anyone who might want to go, definetly ask them because I don't think many people on this board live locally to Robinson. Its a possibility that I could get employees from the LBS to go, they do some rides up there...

I'll probably be arriving to the ride via road, watch for the orange Kona.

[Wheeldog]

Okay, sounds good. I'm a wannabe XC nut, but I've got a ways to go. It sounds like pace isn't going to be an issue (too early in the season to worry about it anyway).

There's a guy over on the mtbr.com board that I had talked with about night riding at Robinson. I let him know about this ride and he is into it, so there will be three of us. He also lives nearby and rides that section of the trails. You can check out the mtbr.com forums under the MA section if you want.

I'll send you a PM when the date gets a little closer.

Rob

[Wheeldog]

This is still on if anyone local wants to join up. 8)