Otis? ToT? this w/e

[Slappy]

Looking to head down there for some snow-free trails.
Never been to either one, but judging by what I've heard/seen of the terrain, I'd probably be more interested in checking out Otis.

[Slider]

Ride light over long travel. It is the most fun roller coaster you'll ever get the pleasure to ride.

I'm still working on a companion to make the drive. Long shot, but working on it.

Slider

[Slappy]

I'll be on my do-it-all "5+5" Splinter ER.
It's the only bike I've got ready to go at the moment. :o

Looking like Saturday will be somewhat better weatherwise at this point, so that's what we're shooting for. Sounds like some of the VLMC crew might make it too. :rad:

[storkula]

Just built up a 9spd rigid. It'll be perfect for Otis. Nice!

[baddogg79]

is either one a good beginer trail. Im looking to ride this weekend.

[xcslowpoke]

Interested, let me know what time. I'm coming from the North Shore (Andover) if someone needs a ride.

[Slappy]

is either one a good beginer trail. Im looking to ride this weekend.

Not familiar with the trails, but I'm hoping to ride for around 4 hours and end up totally gutted. :D

We'll be heading down from the Leominster/Fitchburg area.

[MTBME]

I'm also interested. Keep us posted.

[baddogg79]

Ok, i checked out some reviews and pics on bikerag. It rates it as intermediate. Im up for Otis. Any other newbies? I just dont wanna be the only one gasping for air:D

[BadDNA]

I'll be there, with a few other guys from the VLMC and I know at least a couple of us will be on big bikes, so we may end up in a couple of different groups, fast and slow. I'd bet the slower group will be a reasonable pace for a beginner.

[Plywood]

Otis... as in the place in Cape Cod?

let me know b/c i just might make the trip (hehehe 2 hours just to do Mtbing we're crazy) if i go im kinda a beginner, still riding a hardtail

[xcslowpoke]

Is this ride going to happen at OTIS? I'd really like to ride this wkend. Thanks. Just need a time and a meeting location.

[BadDNA]

There's a handfull of us going to be down at the lot across from the Falmouth Animal Hospital around 11:30 on Saturday morning. That's on the right side of rt 151 just east of rt 28. Look for a blue Dodge pickup.

[Slappy]

Sweet!

:D

[baddogg79]

sweet, Ill be there. Ill be in the black lifted grand cherokee.

[S2RT]

I may be up for some pain/sufferin....any car poolers from the MV area?S2

[Slappy]

S2 I think somebody will be coming down from the area - I'll letcha know for sure tomorrow. If not, maybe you can meet us off 495 somewhere and pile into the 'burban.

[huknpuff]

where is a good place to park?

[S2RT]

Sounds good...I'm thinkin ya might need more than one backmarker :-)

[BillE]

Sounds like this will be a good ride. Slappy, any chance I can jump in with you or follow you down?

Bill

[dirtrider2]

Wish I could be there. Please take (and post!) lots of pics!

Dave

[S2RT]

NUTS...I'm out.
Got a college meet n' greet with my son + financial peeps on Sat. AM.

May try somethin local on Sunday

[Slider]

So what are conditions like at Otis now? CT is snowed in, and it will take lots of melting and then a deepfreeze for it to be rideable by the weekend.

Might give me more leverage with Jisch....

Slider

[storkula]

So what are conditions like at Otis now? CT is snowed in, and it will take lots of melting and then a deepfreeze for it to be rideable by the weekend.

Might give me more leverage with Jisch....

Slider

This webcam of Sandwich, MA looks good. Just a dusting.

http://www.sandwichmass.org/webcam.asp

[Doro]

i'm pretty sure the snow didnt amount to anything. My folks live down there so I'll give em a ring. I would like to jump on this ride. I'll be on a orange chameleon ss. I'll park over at the 151 dirt mount..black explorer.

Slap...When is the meeting time? I know the area somewhat and can definetly get us good and lost!!

[Plywood]

i just might give into the tempation of going

if i do green subaru station wagon.... with red spots all over it to cover up the rust

anyone come form the boston area?

[splat]

There's a handfull of us going to be down at the lot across from the Falmouth Animal Hospital around 11:30 on Saturday morning. That's on the right side of rt 151 just east of rt 28. Look for a blue Dodge pickup.

That is the group I will be riding with. and I'll have my Camera in tow

[bdee]

Slider if you want to you could stop by my place in Providence (right off 95) and we could head down from there. I've never been to Otis and wouldn't mind checking it out. Just to be sure - no studs needed down there right now?

Brendan

[Doro]

no studs, trails are firm hardpack sandy soil. Is it only an 1130 ride going off?

[bdee]

Thanks! I'm gonna try to make it. Just found directions on BS and will try to meet up with Splat's group.

[C.P.]

No studs needed. About an inch of light snow fell onto bare ground last night. Today's bright sunshine & mid 30's temps have melted much of it away. Tonight's lows are supposed to hit 15, and tomorrow's high looks like around 25-30. The wind will be blowin though...bring a shell... (the wind comes right off the buzzards bay/nantucket sound).
If all goes as planned, I'm going to try to make it down.

[Slider]

bdee,

PM me your phone info. We can talk tonight. I know the place reasonably well if we don't hook with others, but am not up to your pace if you push.

Slider

[Doro]

http://www.bikerag.com/images/MAPS/ma-otis_map.htm

[Slappy]

I'm shooting for making the 1130 ride.

Bill - pretty sure I'll be able to fit you in - I'll verify and get back to you a little later. PM me and let me know a good spot to hook up. Figure around 9ish?

Grey Suburban, orange Splinter, somewhat shaggy and crusty operator.

[splat]

Thanks! I'm gonna try to make it. Just found directions on BS and will try to meet up with Splat's group.


Brandon , its easy to get to.

195 east to 25 east cross the bridge to 28 South ( east ) follow to 151 , exit go around under the highway a couple hundred yards is an animal hospital on the left ,park across the street from that .

easy

[MTBME]

There's a handfull of us going to be down at the lot across from the Falmouth Animal Hospital around 11:30 on Saturday morning. That's on the right side of rt 151 just east of rt 28. Look for a blue Dodge pickup.

Are you parking on Quaker Road off of Wild Harbor Road? It looks like its to the West of rt. 28 not East. I've never been there so I have to be real sure of the directions. Is everybody meeting at this same location?

[baddogg79]

Originally Posted by BadDNA http://www.nemba.org/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?p=145186#post145186)
There's a handfull of us going to be down at the lot across from the Falmouth Animal Hospital around 11:30 on Saturday morning. That's on the right side of rt 151 just east of rt 28. Look for a blue Dodge pickup.




Thats where Im heading to.

[Plywood]

How far off is the animal hostpital from the Dirt mount off of 151?

Still havent completly decided but i am intersted... anyone coming from in or around boston i could give a ride or get a ride

sidenote: i have been there before

[bdee]

Thanks John - I'll either be there @ 11:30 or you'll see me out there (may ride a hair later from True Cycles). Not sure, just depends on how early I get up etc... Don't wait around for me.

[BillE]

Thanks Dennis, PM sent.

[splat]

How far off is the animal hostpital from the Dirt mount off of 151?
200 yards

[konadave]

Make sure you guys get a map. You can get really lost at Otis. It's awesome there. There are some 6 foot drops, some skinnies, crazy hill climbs, awesome rock gardens, and amazing singletrack. I love it there. I ride a 6x6 kona coiler and it's the perfect set up, but anything with suspension will so fine, I don't know about a rigid though. I might show up. What time is it?

[Slappy]

1130
I'm gonna take 495 down then use Splat's directions:

cross the bridge to 28 South ( east ) follow to 151 , exit go around under the highway a couple hundred yards is an animal hospital on the left ,park across the street from that

[Longshanks]

How was the ride, the conditions? I rode TOT early this AM and it was ok, but way more ice than I expected. Hoping to do Otis tomorrow, so I'm curious if there was as much ice.

[Slappy]

Very little ice, conditions were really good for most of the ride, but started getting melty/sloppy later on when the temps got a little higher. Unless it gets nice and cold for tomorrow or you ride early, probably end up beating up the trails pretty good.

Damn good time today. :D

[Longshanks]

Great, thanks!!!

[Doro]

I was out there. We started around 1215 at the dirt mound. We tried to find you guys but my tracking skillz failed miserably. What a blast..perfect weather for a ride.

[Longshanks]

With the snow and warming temps, I have a feeling the trails at Otis and TOT will be soupy for a while.