Calling all new forum members... [Archive]

baddogg79

March 8th, 2007, 05:39 PM

Well, I joined up to the boards and as a NEMBA member after lurking on the boards a bit. Im a member on mtbr.com. ANyways I ride mostly in SEMASS. But when IM able I plan on going all over NE. So far the only good trip I had was too Otis down the Cape. I have some pics, but they are mostly scenery pics, like the current trail conditions and such. I ride a 2005 Fetish Obsession. The pic i posted for the contest, is an old one. I havent got any of its current look. I think Slappy posted one of me at Otis.

9.8m/s/s

March 8th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Been here for a while, but I'll take a turn. Ride a 06 Gemini in the woods and a ss On-One Gimp for the rest. Live in Hamden, Ct and ride West Rock and the local parks mostly. Usually hit Trumbull and Tyler Mill at least once a month and occasionally take trips for lift served.

JasonY

March 8th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Hey, just moved to boston from pittsburgh, pa and am hoping to find all the places to ride in the area. I ride a 1996 trek Y single speed. I took a winter trip a few months back to Sedona, AZ. It was amazing, got to ride every day for a week in 60-70 degree weather.

Lobo

March 8th, 2007, 10:12 PM

well i been lurkin here for a little while and i just started really riding but last nov i got a trek. and now that its finally warming up (im not one for winter riding) im hoping to ride at massasoit.

Graphics

March 8th, 2007, 11:19 PM

well i joined back in december after hearing about this site through a fellow forum member of another site. i original got on various mtn bike forums from taking photos of a friend of mine and posting them up for him. eventually, i started getting more interested in the actual riding aspect (though my love is still first with photographing mtn bikers). i am going to school for massage therapy and hope to focus my career in the sports/athletic areas. i went on my first real trail ride a couple of weeks ago while on vacation in TX. It was a blast. didn't realize how frightening it would be...the teeter totter was fantastic...the times i hit it dead on. i had one major spill with it and one root kicked my butt and sent me tumbling down a little hill...but all in all it was a great time riding and i hope to continue here once the warmer weather gets here. although, i don't have anyone to ride with...and though i've been to trumbull and mianus...it was to take photos...so i don't know the trails well enough to ride alone. i live in stratford, CT...divorcing with 2 kids.

oh...and my bike...we don't want to go there. it's at least 10 years old and bought at a sports store. it is completely different than the bike loaned to me in texas!

here's video of some of my rides in TX...

http://www.ridefoto.com/smf/index.php?topic=310.0

Who

March 9th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Brian Burns here, I ride a 07 epic carbon! WOOT! :) She is HOT! :D

I ride mostly on Cape Cod. I spend a lot of time in the Otis woods, and a good deal of time in the Long Pond Woods. I am sure I have seen a lot of you out there (otis). I am the guy with the Red Doberman and pockets full of trash from the slobs!

My best trip was to Killington last season. Its what got me BACK into Mt.biking, and what got the wife into it with me. We rode UP mt.killington, it was like 5 miles up! It took us almost 3 hours to get up the Mt, and like 20 minutes to come down! The whole climb up I am telling my Wife, come on hunny... MMM.. just think about the Lunch in the lodge (I was starving)... The whole ride up I was just thinking about what I am going to eat/drink.. MMM beer.... Well we get to the top, and I realize my freaking wallet is in the truck! I tried to get the wife to go get it but she told me to go pound sand :mad: lol, it was a blast though. Next time I am taking a lift though! LoL. I also road at Mt.Snow, and that was a great ride too. I plan on heading all over NE this spring for some riding and down south to MD (family down there) I wanna hit up kingdom trails, and that other trail system in NH (I can't remember the name). I will get some pics up soon. I love taking pics, so I have a lot of them, I just never post... lol.

miker27

March 10th, 2007, 06:54 PM

hey! I've been spending most of the time i do get on the comp over on the busted boards but a member here wanted me to post up a picture of him. I'm in Franklin MA, a freshman in high school. I primarily ride trials, when im not riding im doing schoolwork, and trying to goof with the camera. The past summer i worked for the LBS, hopefully again this summer. A few of my favorite pictures are up here, the first one is me riding, taken by me... crazy! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7258852@N07/show/
I'm pretty much a homework dweeb, but i'll try to find time to drop in here. Some older pics of me for those interested
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00005.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a9e62d9f.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a815aa2b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/21c19281.jpg

aaand the bikes(well most of em)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/ba356b24.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/3af6ab76.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00029.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00004-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a3f92ca0.jpg
(sorry for the long post)

radair

March 11th, 2007, 07:29 PM

hey! ....

(sorry for the long post)

Good stuff, thanks for posting. Trials riding is amazing stuff, love to watch people do it.

noreaster

March 13th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Hey all,

I'll take a moment to say "hey." Joined NEMBA winter '06 since I finally now have some cash to donate to causes (NEMBA, Nature Conservancy, NPR) and I'm on a quest to get back into riding. Figure NEMBA is the best place to start my comeback. I've been riding since '91, but didn't hardly ride at all in college. The past 5 years I've been limited to city riding (commuting), but last year I plopped down for the blue Cannondale hardtail I wanted since I was 13, and moved out from the city some. (Medford, MA) New job is in North Andover, and I drive past Harold Parker everyday, and I will be visiting very soon (in fact I just posted a request for trail conditions for this streak of spring weather!).

Bought the wife a bike too, and this is the year we really start riding often. Mostly off road. She's interested in the fitness aspects, I was in need of another soul to join me, and we tend to do everything together. I'd rather ride slow and easy with her, than challenging alone. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to meet some folks and improve my own fitness and skills. Frankly, I can't bunny hop to save my life. I need to learn, seriously. It'd be cool if she, too, could meet some women riders to encourage her to form the habit, as well.

Other than that, I'm (was?) a pretty decent rider who prefers quicker, flowing stuff over excessively technical or only steep. Like to go up as well as down.

Look forward to seeing some of you in eastern mass and NH this season!

~brian

PS - pics of the bikes (http://web.mac.com/bwc/iWeb/gallery/bikes+fells.html), so new at the time that they still had the tags on. And no pedals on mine...

off piste

March 14th, 2007, 05:48 AM

Welcome aboard Brian!

MTBME

March 14th, 2007, 09:47 AM

Nice looking Elsworth. Maybe you could give a few of us some tips.

CTMBRer

March 17th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Sort of new, if you count being a member of NEMBA for the past two years. Recently got into riding (3 years ago) for the fitness aspects of the activity and then found out I could be a geek while riding by using my GPS to record everywhere I have been and make maps from that.

Joined NEMBA two years ago and immediately got involved with my local chapter. Now I am the Veep! Got some good stuff planned for CT this year.

Recently, found my true passion in riding is single speed. Have two now, Qball 29er and a Fetish Fixation 69er. Now that spring is here (except we just had a noreaster) I am excited to start riding again before work three times a week and riding with my kids on the weekend.

Places I like to ride include: Bennetts Pond, Upper Paugussett SF (and some local single track/horse trails in the local vicinity), Huntington, Trout Brook, Mianus, Trumbull, West Rock, and WH Rez.

NJ Jess

March 18th, 2007, 05:06 PM

I'm from coastal New Jersey, but I race both the Campmor H2H series and some of the Root 66 series. Once a month I hit Trumbull. Since I'm getting into DH more this year, its a great weekend trip. I do a lot of PayDirt with JORBA.org in NJ and now NYC since they are building a jump park. I"LL post when I visit, hopefully some of you guys want to spin Trumbull. Smiles, Jess

Mr. Eff

April 8th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Hi folks. I've been lurking here for a while as I'm still a n00b. I started riding in the DC area three years ago, and had my first year in the MA region last year. I'm still getting a feel for where to ride and what stuff I can handle. I'm riding with mostly other n00bs who I helped get into mt biking in the first place.

So, I'm riding a stock gary fisher tass from 05, which suits me well...although I'm drooling over all sorts of other equipment. I'm mostly riding XC, but mostly I'm just trying not to fall down.

Be kind to me when you pass me on the trails this year.

Superb Man

April 8th, 2007, 10:52 PM

dark mavis

April 15th, 2007, 09:18 PM

I've been around the new england scene for almost 20 years now, been a NEMBA member off and on. I've been posting on BS and FPP, mostly riding at Rye Airfield and DH mtns. I'm getting the trail riding bug again and the best way to do that is with NEMBA, so here I am. If you chase Slappy around the woods, you've probably met me once or twice.

The Devil Satan

April 15th, 2007, 11:54 PM

Just put the snow board away for the summer, and dusted off the Jamis XLT-1 and charged the night rider. Soon as this nor-easter blows over and the ground firms up a bit I'll hit the local dirt bike trails to get some pedaling in. Probably going to get some blow down on the trails, but I'll just go for a trail work ride, and clear the clutter.

bikerchic1

April 16th, 2007, 07:45 PM

Hey - I am fairly new....little under 2 years riding...the first year rode a hardtail, last year bought a 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper (LOVE IT)....I ride mostly Pinehills in Plymouth (across from Serious Cycles) and occasionally I Vietnam, Otis, Wompy, Trail of Tears....

I have tons of pictures but I am an idiot and can't figure out how to load them on this!

joe the fox

April 17th, 2007, 10:08 AM

my name is mike and im a new member to nemba.
i have been ridding for about 4 years fully active and a total of about 15.
my fav place to ride is the local trail system called westwoods in southern ct wich is located less than a .25 miles from the house. westwoods is prob the best ride in all of ct. oh yes much much better than case mt. but if you ride hear hook up with a local like myself to get the full spectrum of this wounderfull trail system.
also im in to DH and my fav spot is killington vt. As for what i ride ive got an armada here in the house.
in mass i love the wompy by my uncles house my wepon of choice thare is my 29er. and of course NAM its about the same drive time for me to this place as it is to most places in sother vt and i love it

MY single speed evil sovereign my baby

my all mt kona stinky five (just had the front and rear shock rebuilt and new king head set gota give the bike love that has given and taken so much of a beating)

My redline monocog 29 full riged XC bike i tell ya thes 29ers just love to move fast

and my current bike build project a norco shore frame with lots of big hit parts all over it in hopes that i can enter in a few dh amature races this year.:rad:

sok-complex

April 21st, 2007, 03:46 AM

Hi all,

Just wanted to take the time and introduce myself. My name is Sok (short version of full name). I'm 24yo hailing from Lowell, MA. I just started riding this year- sadly no trail riding as of yet due to weather conditions. I ride a IBEX Alpine 650 (http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-650-Details.html) (http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-650-Details.html), I'm all about "Bang for the buck". Overall, I'm completely staisfied with the bike. I've already put 100+ road miles on it in about 7hrs of riding. Still itching to hit the trails, but I understand the trails are still in a sensitive state- I don't want to be the cause of trail erosion/damage. I'm enjoying every minute that I'm out on my bike and it's something I can see myself doing for a long time.

April 24th, 2007, 02:28 PM

Hi,
My name is Chris. I'm usually on MTBR as Rez. (Thats the name of one of my dogs.) If any one rides in Arcadia, you have most likely ran into me or the wife. I ride a white Hecker and the wife rides a white Tomac Eli ( colors match because I bought the wifes bike on discount and the only color left was white). 99% of the time we ride with a couple of Viszlas (dogs). We mostly ride on the south side of 165 because my house is on Summit road. We ride a minimum of three days a week in Arcadia. We try to travel elswhere as much as possible. In the summer we spend a lot of time in the NH house, up by Plymouth. It is a real good base camp. Close enough to jump up to the kingdom trails or millstone. The riding around the NH house is also pretty sweet. Attitash is 40 minutes away, Waterville is 20 minutes away, and the Kang is about 30 minutes. But the best hidden jewels are the ski mobile trails behind the house. Sick down hills.

Been riding as long as I can remember (now 36). Tranisitoned from BMX to road. Only rode road until I bought the first Schwin rigid. Since then numberous mountain bikes and counting.

If anyone needs company in Arcadia or needs directions look me up.

Plywood

April 26th, 2007, 09:24 PM

hey yall, i rather not tell u my real name but i got the nickname Plywood b/c i broke my wrist Mtbing and when it came out of the cast it looked like plywood, b/c the wrist wouldnt bend; thus Plywood was born.

im 19 currently unemployed and in college

ive ridden in a lot of places, like the Fells, Blue Hills, HP, Otis, and Borderland (once).
i first start mountian bikeing when i was about 13 or 14 on an Marlin but ive always like bikes, i started with a Huffy, then a cheap store brand bike with no "working" brakes, also have a BMX bike. Then 3 years ago i bought an Iron Horse Warrior hardtail and been getting more and more into Mtbing. i ride on trails but im intersted in trying DH...

ttyl,
Ply

Slappy

April 27th, 2007, 12:04 AM

Not new by any means, but I like this thread, so...
I'm Dennis, been a nemba member for something like 10 years, been riding mt bikes for about 16.

Rode primarily XC for a long time all over NE, never raced but rode a ton of trails. Got into DH in 2000 and spent pretty much every w/e on a lift for 3 or 4 years, mostly up at Sunday River (rip). SR closed, I've gone the house/kids route and moved out to Westminster MA (lived in Lowell before that for about 15 years -Sok, you're in for a treat when you hit the trails over in Lowell-Dracut forest). Been back into mainly trail riding again for awhile, still manage to get on a lift a few times a season.

I've also been really getting into the trail-building aspect these past few years - there's lots of times now when I grab the shovel and rake instead of the bike and I think I enjoy those days just as much. Well, almost anyway. :D We've managed to build a nice little shuttle run in the neighborhood (shout out to Dark Mavis!), hopefully some of you can come check it out this season. Great spot for progression, if I do say so myself.

Currently, I'm usually on a bright orange Sinister Spinter ER (sweet ride, great local company)- you can't miss it, so say 'hey' if you see me somewhere. Other bikes I've got up and running are an Intense M1 for DH and a AZtech Flying Polack 1x8 hardtail ('aggressive' sorta steel trail bike, also made in NH), a '95 DB Axis XC singlespeeder, an old Schwinn roadie and a couple BMXers. Got a giant pile of parts that could add up to a few more decent almost-bikes in the garage too, if I ever get to sorting it all out.

Anyway, hope to see you out there.
Here're a couple shots from our shuttle trail, just cuz I like to show it off. :rad:

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7977.jpg
http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7929.jpg

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7818.jpg

mhaskell

May 9th, 2007, 10:35 AM

Hi I'm Mike, I'm 25 and live near borderland. I just started riding this year after getting out of dirt bikes ( I've seen the light ;) )

I have a GT Avalanche that needs a bunch of upgrading, but its been a great bike for the price so far. Always looking for people to go riding with.

strangeland2

June 7th, 2007, 10:13 PM

Im strange. Yesterday was about my second trail ride in about 5 years today was my third... Im thoroughly beat but it was great. Rode Rayburn in Millbury and singletary I think it is.

I live in Worcester Ma and ride a black and red sugar or a hardtail specialized. Im not a member yet but hopefully soon.

Twiggman

June 9th, 2007, 02:29 PM

Just getting back into biking, took about a ten year layoff due to knee problems. Used to ride a lot, done a few century rides. Got myself a bran' spankin' new Rockhopper Comp Disc. I've been out a coupla' times and got myself & the bike muddy.

This is fun. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Smilies/thumb.gif

kerryman71

June 9th, 2007, 03:05 PM

My name is John and I live in Worcester, MA. Riding a Trek 830 XC and am upgrading things here and there. Don't do too much heavy mountain biking as I usually have my 2 1/2 year old son on the back. Went to Rayburn in Millbury last Sunday and he was not a happy camper getting knocked around back there.

We do a lot of rail trails and I take him as far off road as my legs can handle. Carrying around an extra 35 pounds wears on ya. Anyway, did the Mass Central rail trail today (Sterling to Holden leg) without him and was able to go pretty far off the trails. I'd say it was about 22 miles round trip. Talk about getting soaked. Also recently joined the Blackstone Valley chapter. Looking forward to getting out there and meeting people.

UpDown Biker

June 11th, 2007, 04:37 AM

Hi all.

Just wanted to post this open invitation to Pedro's Festival in Hancock MA July 13-15. www.pedrosfest.com

My Rides include a 1989 Wicked Fat Chance as well as a few other more modern bikes.

I encourage you all to come out and meet some freinds and make some new ones. The fest has a new site in Hancock on an Organic Vegetable Farm right around the corner from Jiminy Peak. There is great riding everywhere there but I am told it will be well worth it to ride the Jiminy lift up and ride off the back side. For Gravitationally addicted of course you can ride down the front.

The Pre reg discount is still open for this week. See you there.

Pedro

DanKMTB

June 12th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Hi there. I'm Dan. Pleasure, I'm sure.

About me, huh? I live in NH, am from MA, and ride NE MA & SE NH. My baby is an old Ventana hardtail that I'm trying to get a new fork for, and the (winter/beater/loaner/*sob... current) bike is a Marin Rift Zone. I got my roots on the BMX and came over to the big bikes about 5 years back. I got into it more seriously last year, and joined NEMBA over the winter.

That'll be all for now, thanks for having me.

Dan

JBH

July 23rd, 2007, 09:23 PM

Hi, I am Jason and I live on Cape Cod. I recently joined NEMBA and I ride an 07 Cannondale Caffeine 29er and an 05 Kona Unit s/s. Always lookin for more places to ride and people to ride with.
Jason

joethepro

September 13th, 2007, 09:28 PM

I'm new with forum but been riding since the mid 80s. In fact used to ride motorcycles with the Ol Coot. If he reads this he'll know who it is .Mostly ride at Wompy,Duxbury,Otis, Rocky Gutter and Rocky Woods. I live in the middle. I call it the mecca of Ma riding. Ride mostly Tuesdays and Sundays. See ya out there. JOETHEPRO:burndev:

dabedob

September 27th, 2007, 01:11 PM

I just got back into mountain biking and just joined NEMBA this morning. I took a long time off from the bike, got into golfing and fell in love with it. Now I'm trying to get back into shape and remember how to ride a bike. I went to Massasoit to see what type of conditioning I'm in and found out that I'm either not opening my mouth enough or there isn't enough oxygen there. Let me tell you I was really sucking air. I had a blast just the same. I have a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR. I bought it back in the mid 90's and used to ride alot out at Otis and some at Trail of Tears. Now I live in Attleboro and really haven't explored the area for riding. I know one thing, this area seems to be more rocky and technical than the cape. I'm used to the rolling singletrack at otis. Everything here is technical, to me at least. This makes it hard to ride and get back to the point where I can tackle the hard stuff. Anyways, enough about that. I'm hoping to be able to meet people of my ability and get back into riding full time.

Mntbiker13

October 9th, 2007, 03:13 PM

Hey all, ive been a NEMBA member for a few years. My name is Greg i live in North Attleboro. I usually ride Wrentham and Foxboro SF. But sometimes i get up to Vietnam if i can find someone to go with..lol most of my friends are not in shape enough for that crunch...

I usually ride on the weekends until the snow hits. I also like to hike sometimes.
If anyone is in my area and needs a riding partner im available just send me a PM..

All my friends are fat and drink too much beer lol

Glad to be here..:)

mountaingirl

October 12th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Hey there! I'm new to the membership and forum. My husband and I bought bikes about 10 years ago (Walmart specials) and finally upgraded to Gary Fisher's last year. I'm happy with mine but he just bought an awesome Cannondale Rush that he says feels like he's riding on clouds! Maybe next year I"ll upgrade to a nicer bike but for now, mine works. We bike at Massabesic in NH a couple times a week if we can. We bring our dog, Zak, with us who loves to run along side. We love biking single track but are looking into doing a triathlon next year at Clough State Park in NH so will probably start road biking in the spring, too.

We are always looking for people to bike and hike with and would love to meet people outside of NH, too and bike the weekends in MA, ME, VT or CT.

Husqvarna

October 12th, 2007, 03:04 PM

We are always looking for people to bike and hike with and would love to meet people outside of NH, too and bike the weekends in MA, ME, VT or CT.

Well getting involved with your local mountain biking organizations is a great way to meet other mt bikers and mt bikers that do advocacy, triathalons, cyclecross and marathons. I got involved with FOMBA and SNH NEMBA about 8 years ago. There are some really terrific, positive minded, and generous people making these organiztions something to be proud of and be a part of. Most of my best friends are people i've met through these organizations. See you on the trails.

Yeti_Ken

November 20th, 2007, 01:47 AM

My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

dabedob

November 20th, 2007, 08:49 AM

C.P.

November 20th, 2007, 09:51 AM

Sheik Yerbouti

November 30th, 2007, 04:33 PM

Guess I still qualify as new sooo...

Where do you ride? Foxboro, Edmund Hill, still finding places
Have any more pics? Nope, not yet
Take any good biking trips? Nope not yet
....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? 03 Enduro with an 06 Marzocchi AM II w/ETA.

But, just got diagnosed with a herniated disc (L5), and going in for steroid treatment on tuesday, HOPEFULLY this won't end my season, but I'm kinda doubtful. Just got back into biking after a 10+ year hiatus, and skiing too. Actually met one of the board members last weekend by accident at Foxboro, really nice guy, and I hope like hell to be back on my bike asap. So much fun, so many years missed out on, lots to make up for.

ride in maine

December 10th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Hey Ken if your moving to the Portland area give me a shout and will see if we can hook you up with some good local riding. There are alot of trails not far from Portland and the surrounding areas. Look forward to having you up here.
ltr calvin Weeks
keep a eye on the new website www.menemba.com

My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

woody7795

January 6th, 2008, 05:30 PM

hey everybody. i'm eric i live in plainville. i ride mostly wrentham and some foxboro.i'm fairly new to mtn biking,but really want to do alot more of it. i've ridden massaoit and lincoln woods.i ride a 2006 ironhorse that was a spoting good store special but have replaced everything that you could. i'm syked to get out and ride. hope to possibly ride with some of you out there. looking forward to meet some of you and maybe i will see you on the trails. drop me a pm and if you want i do know my way around wrentham forest pretty well good riding

BuckStar

January 23rd, 2008, 11:48 AM

I live on the south shore and just recently got back into it, I haven't ridden in probably 3-4 years. I had a Gary Fisher Marlin when I lived in western MA and hit up spots throughout the berkshires. I actually just bought a 2003 kona kilauea, joe murray edition from Craigslist for $250 and was looking for feedback as it's my first Kona.

Thanks a lot all!

DDYTDY

February 9th, 2008, 08:36 PM

Merrimack Vally is where I live. Bikes? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture053.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Parkpree.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Mashiki.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Motobecane.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Rocky.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture005-1.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture010-1.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture011.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/IMG_4532.jpg

February 9th, 2008, 08:42 PM

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?

C.P.

February 9th, 2008, 08:50 PM

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?
Whoa...I bet that front brake came in handy on the way down...

February 9th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Luck for him they don't let you ride down ;)

DDYTDY

February 9th, 2008, 09:11 PM

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?

I ran a 20T chainring and a 21t cog. I used an NOS Suntour XC Pro Micro Drive crank with a 118mm BB to get an acceptable chainline.

It took me 1 hour and 43 min. It was the makeup ride for Newtons in 2007.

I had the front brake off.

This is the 2 mile TT on Mt Washington for Porky Gultch.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Climb1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Down2.jpg

Yeti_Ken

February 9th, 2008, 11:32 PM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Down2.jpg

Look Mom, not feet.

Impressive on a fixie since the other picture (climbing) shows the rider in red 2 people behind you pushing their bike.

NancyD

April 18th, 2008, 01:13 PM

07 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe GS
08 Trek Madone 5.1 WSD
See ya this summer!

ahathaway

May 16th, 2008, 09:56 AM

My name is Adam and I joined Nemba a few weeks ago. I am just getting back into MB'ing after 10+ years away. For now I am riding an Iron Horse AT70 that I purchased 10+ years ago but I am planning on upgrading soon. I am hoping to ride all the trails in my area this summer including Borderland, Wrentham, Foxboro, Massasoit, Wompatuck. Hope to see some of you out there.

Evil Chocula

May 19th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Brendan here, just moved back to Boston after 5 years abroad (Japan, Philipines, San Diego). Living in Charlestown, I've ridden the Fells, HP, Wompatuck and some North Shore style place in Plymouth. I sold my Chumba full suspension in March, and I'm riding a single speed hard tail full time (for now!).

I'm all about exploring new spots, and I'm hoping to get out on as much New England singletrack as possible this season. See you out there, open to any and all invites to hit up new or old spots!

CreateMagic

May 31st, 2008, 01:23 PM

Hi all, I'm Kristina from Leominster, MA. Brand new to biking... I used to spend my summers on a bike as a kid, but I haven't had a bike since I was 16--almost 9 years ago. I just bought a Cannondale F7 yesterday. Haven't been out yet as its been raining on and off all day. I'm really excited to get started! I'm looking for people in the area to ride with too. My friends aren't much of the outdoors-type, but I can't get enough of it!

Harbinger

June 3rd, 2008, 02:16 AM

Hey everyone, I have been mountain biking since 1990. Raced downhill for 8 years, amazing experience really improved tech skills. My normal riding spot is Mt. Pisgah in Northborough, MA since it's only 2 miles from my house. Us locals have built approximatly 8 miles of pretty technical trails up there over the past 3-4 years. We do have more in the works and occasionally add some tech features. Also ride Raybern, Millbury and Vietnam. I ride a Sinister Splinter ER and consider myself a "trail rider", not a cross country or freerider. Rides vary from 4 miles to 10 or more. I love the features built down at Vietnam, you guys are doing a great job.
Anyone wants to try out Pisgah PM me. I really enjoy showing off our trails

Dmclat

June 3rd, 2008, 11:02 AM

Hello, I just recently bought a Gary Fisher at a used bike swap. Been trying to put some miles down but all I can find is tar'ed trail so far. I live in the Southern Maine area if anyone is up for riding hit me up. I am planning on riding to work at least 3 days a week.

I am thinking about hitting the ogunquit powerlines today if it does not rain if anyone is down for that let me know by 3 o'clock!

Doc78

June 17th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Hi I'm Steve. I grew up working in bike shops and racing DH, DS, and XC. Joined the Army and didn't ride much for 6 years. Got back into riding again a couple years ago. The majority of my riding takes place at Wrentham SF, Foxboro, Borderland and I patrol most weekends at Highland Mountain Bike Park. I ride a red Fisher Cake 3, a grey Trek Session 7 with a Zoke 66, and a white Rocky Mountain Switch with a Zoke 888. I'm looking to find someone that knows vietnam well so I can check it out.

jfwebber

June 17th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Hi all, I'm Jim from Watertown. I haven't biked since I was probably around 16 (27 years ago). I just got an 08 Rock Hopper Disc last month and I have been riding at Rock Meadow in Belmont a few times as well as Cutler Park in Needham. I got a lot to learn but figure the more I get out the more I will learn. Hope to see some of you on the trail.

RAYJR

June 19th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Hi, I just joined nemba in June and I have been riding with the BVNEMBA since May!
Great group and great places to ride.
I have been riding a ''JETTA TREK" with a rock shock fork! for awhile
and I finially broke down and bought a SANTA CRUZ HECKLER. CANT WAIT FOR IT TO COME IN!
Thanks BVNEMBA group for all the fun!
Ray

Gimpy00Wang

June 19th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Where do you ride?
Robinson, B-Street, Earl's, eastern PA (every few months).

Have any more pics?
I'm usually behind the camera, but sometimes... (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p645795375?photo=h27CDD499#667800729).

Take any good biking trips?
Not really, no. :(

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?
Depends on my mood. Currently in my stable: SS 29er, Stumpy FSR, and a roadie bike.

- Chris

GDGerry

July 6th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Hi all, my name is Gardner, my doctor says I need to exercise so I've started biking as a fun way to get myself back in shape. I enjoy volunteer work so I'll be happy to join in on a trail crew from time to time. I am also an active member of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society.

http://www.nhastro.com/index.php

Where do you ride?

Started riding at Mine Falls in Nashua because it is really close to work. I'd like to try Musquash in Londonderry and the FOMBA trails too as they are close to home.

Have any more pics?

Not of biking. I do some photography for fun...

http://community.webshots.com/user/GDGerry

Take any good biking trips?

Not yet, I'm still a newbie...

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?

My wife surprised me with a new '08 Gary Fisher Tarpon for our 15th anniversary. I have not ridden a bike since my first car...circa 1974...now you know how old I am. :D

bikerzim

July 8th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Hello, my name is Mike. I have been riding for a while... since the Mid 90's. I started riding at Franklin forest, and have ridden at Noanet in Westwood, Wrentham forest, Upton Woods, Foxboro, and Lincoln woods. This year I have been riding mainly at Vietnam. What a great place... !

My ride is a 06' Prophet, in need of new front suspension... still useable. I enjoy mostly XC riding, but like scare myself occasionally. :)

The only trip I have taken worth mentioning is to Mount Snow back in the 90's, good time.

I went on a group ride with the bvnemba group recently, and it was a blast... will try to make more of these rides.

see ya on the trails...

thakidd

July 22nd, 2008, 11:02 PM

hello ladys and gents my name is bill i live in medford area and mostly ride alot of the trails on the fells...minute man trail and any other spots were there is good riding.....i want to head up north this year to highland mt. and the white mts to ride some trails

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/thakidd/shred2.jpg

spaztwelve

July 25th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Hey y'all...

I just joined. I should have joined long ago. I also joined my wife, but she doesn't know that yet. I live in Cambridge and most often ride the fells out of convenience, but I long for other trails. I've been riding for many years, which should mean I'm in incredible shape...but I'm not. I'm in relatively ok shape :D.

I currently ride:

2007 Kona Stinky
Fuji Track (fixie)

I'm building up a single speed mtn bike right now with a Norco Torrent frame I have. I hope to have it run double duty as a dirt jumper/trail slayer. Granted, if it's for both, it's not that great for either, but I don't care. It's gonna be sweet.

Stretch

August 4th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Hi

I'm over from Australia and working in Newport, RI for two years - didn't bring my road bike as I heard the traffic was pretty extreme here. Cracked after 6 weeks and bought a 29er yesterday to commute on and 'get some dirt in my eye'. Absolutely no experience (other than as a kid and that's pre-80s!) so ready to listen and learn while, hopefully, having a blast. Anyone patient enough to show me the ropes or offer advice, just drop me a line. Particularly like to know what is essential to take (bug sprays?) - could be a new thread in itself there. Hope to get to Lincoln Woods on Friday 08/08 but gotta try and achieve that family/work/life balance thingy.

Cheers

Stretch

strangeland2

August 6th, 2008, 12:49 AM

Water, bug spray, and tubes... then anything else you can fit in your pack.

Stretch

August 6th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Thanks Strange

Any particular bug spray or are they all much the same?

Stretch

strangeland2

August 6th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Anything with Deet.

scottyoo5

August 20th, 2008, 11:23 AM

hey everyone im new to NEMBA - Aug 14th.

Im in the south east boston chapter and live in braintree mass.
I live in upstate new york (rochester) however i im in this gorgeous state long term due to a package engineer internship in lakeville with ocean spray.

I recently bought a Yeti As-x and am excited to push it to its limits.
my first ride with people associated with nemba is this thurs at wompy- im excited.

sarah25

August 30th, 2008, 01:08 AM

I am new to this forum, so i would like to contribute something to bike lovers. I hope it brings more attention to the woes of bikers.The Transportation Department currently has about 4,700 bike racks installed throughout the city, with an additional 500 in the planning stages. An improvement in bike infrastructure is important because a recent study conducted by the Department of City Planning found that lack of access to secure bike parking was the primary reason cyclists did not ride to work. And also, apparently, police frown upon locking bikes onto street signs.
-------------------
Sarah

http://www.alcoholaddiction.org/vermont

philstern

September 3rd, 2008, 10:37 AM

Hi...new to NEMBA as I just moved to Boston from Crested Butte, CO. I ride an '05 Santa Cruz Blur (before XC or LT) that I've built up over the years to be a really sweet ride.

I also come bearing my own website, check us out at www.crankcollective.com, I think everyone here will really like it.

Yeti_Ken

September 3rd, 2008, 10:58 PM

...and people thought I was crazy to move to New England from Colorado last winter. Welcome, Phil...what brings you east?

For those that have never been there, Crested Butte is hands-down the best place I've ever ridden. I was supposed to be there this week, but things didn't fall into place.

Ken

Fitch

September 4th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Howdy, folks!

My name is Fitch, and I've been riding since I was a kid. I started getting serious into mountain biking in probably `04 or so when my cousin recommended I bring my bike to the Fells. I've been in love with it ever since - I ride more each year. I currently abuse a 2005 Trek 4300DSC hardtail, and she's been pretty good to me. I'm having some trouble with it staying in gear while climbing, but that's another story...

If I'm not daydreaming about biking, I'm pounding the drums for Framingham's GRIFFON, a melodic heavy rock band that's been around for about 2 years now.

I love NEMBA and what everyone here contributes to trail advocacy and the betterment of an amazing hobby. I hope to become active in the group rides and trail maintenance days in the Boston area, and I'm looking forward to making some new friends to ride with!

Cheers,
Fitch

schmo-joe

September 17th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Hey guys, my name is Joe and I moved here about 6 weeks ago from Colorado for a job in Medway. I live in Framingham and thus far have really only ridden Vietnam, Lynn Woods and Gilbert Hills. All were pretty fun and I love east coast rocky technical stuff.

My main ride is a white Giant Trance, but I also have a Devinci Wilson DH bike that I really want to take out to Diablo or Highland as both are suppose to rock, a DJ bike that doesn't see much action, a cruzer, and a couple road bikes that are mostly for fitness more than really road riding. If ever anyone is interested in riding week nights or doing a day trip on a weekend up to Highland or somewhere please let me know as I am always looking to ride!

Fitch

September 18th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I live in Framingham and thus far have really only ridden Vietnam, Lynn Woods and Gilbert Hills.

Hey Joe, you should check out Callahan State Park in Framingham. It's down off Edmunds Road heading towards Sudbury. One side of the park is some good rooty New England riding with some great stuff to find -- the other side of the park, crossing the road, becomse very rocky and technical. Sounds like you'd enjoy it if you like technical New England riding!

Cheers,
Fitch

Al the repoman

October 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM

howdy im alex live over in sandwich (for those of you who dont know where that is will just call it cape cod mass.) i mostly ride at crane reservation (falmouth) mashpee river woodlands (mashpee) talbots point (sandwich) and trail of tears in barnstable. im a member of the airforce aux. (vollunteer search and rescue) national guard and im a repoman. i ride a blue fuji sundance.. yeah thats about it good to meet yal folks. look forward to hearin from ya.

hattie

October 31st, 2008, 09:07 AM

Hi everyone! I am really new, I actually just joined last night. My name is Leeann, but everyone can call me Hattie.

I am joining this forum because I am looking for other really new people to go riding with, in an effort to keep me from hating my boyfriend. (haha! only a joke! sort of...)

Before this summer, my last bike had a little pink basket with matching streamers. It had been about 15 years since I had been on a bicycle at all. My boyfriend has been mountain biking for a few years and wanted someone to ride his road bike with. Figuring, how "hard could it be?" and about the fitness aspects, I bought a pretty looking Giant something-or-other with a $1200 pricetag. I also got on my bike for the first time for a 15 mile long ride with clipless pedals. I only fell three times, cried once, told my boyfriend I hated him too many times to remember, and couldn't sit on any curved surface for about 4 days.

We rode that about 3 more times, and then he goes and switches on me and gets SUPER back into mountain biking. He bought a Rocky Mountain a few months ago and so I (and his son when he's here every other weekend) ride the Trek he rode for a couple of seasons. Now he tells me he's thinking of selling his road bike.:mad: Grrrrrr...

He's been to two NEMBA events, and I've been to one, and it seems like a friendly group of people. So I, in an attempt to kept biking in my activities (and due to the fact that I am too stubborn to quit) would love to go out with someone who was as new as I am (I've been on the bike maybe a total of ten times).

I wouldn't even mind someone even newer, because I'd then have a chance to feel better about myself. Maybe for you men, you have girlfriends or wives that don't wanna bike? No need to be scared riding with me, because I feel like I ride the ski equivalent of the 5-year old's bunny trail when I get to go where I want. After two tries at FOMBA and colliding with a tree (yes, a tree) I was ready to swear off mountain biking completely.

p.s.- If I sound a little cynical, I apologize, but I've x-rayed mountain bikers many, many times. I see what you guys do to your bodies. Tough group!

hellboundheroic

November 8th, 2008, 06:01 PM

Hey there! I currently live in SoCal but I'm headed back to Central Massachusetts in February. Up until this year I've lived in the Northeast my whole life and I can't wait to get back. I've been riding a good amount since I moved out, 50-60 miles a week on the trails. Riding has even helped me lose 32lbs!

Seems to me like the NEMBA Forums are the most popular mountain biking forum for New England and I'm here to find trails to ride when I get back and hopefully meet some people to join up with when I'm getting to know all the areas.

I currently ride a 2006 Trek Fuel EX6 with a whole lot of upgrades.

woodsguy

November 8th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Cool. Where in central MA are you moving? Be sure to check out the BVNEMBA rides starting next spring.

Kevin

Kenneth

December 3rd, 2008, 02:34 AM

Hi everybody - I just moved here from southeast Michigan and plan on joining NEMBA as soon as possible. I live across the street from the West Hill Dam park in Northbridge which I understand has a nice little loop (I need to get out and take a look for myself one of these days.) I'll be looking to get out and find more XC trails in spring... If I can wait that long...

My current ride is a Niner SIR9 that I built up last winter. I didn't get to ride it nearly enough this past year and hope to make up for it in the future.

http://www.monville.net/GEDC0430.JPG
http://www.monville.net/GEDC0433.JPG

Take it easy,
--Ken

ruy26

December 16th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Hi,
I'm new to the forum, and just started riding again after a 10 year lay off. The bike is a Ted Wojcik with a Rock Shox SL Ti that I built and raced 15 years ago. It's still going strong so I ride it in the Freetown Forest every Sunday morning and would like to join up with others riding there.

See ya on the trails,
Ruy

thomllama

December 30th, 2008, 06:30 PM

WWTD

January 16th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Hey Everyone,

I joined the forums to check out whats going on in the area. I ride a Wojcik 08 Solution and a 95 fully rigid Wojcik ( it's fun to go old school sometimes). I primarily ride at Wompatuk and Borderland.

CFM

February 2nd, 2009, 08:08 PM

Pretty much a loner, although I've been lurking on this forum for some time; couldn't resist the opportunity to post a pic of my bike. I ride a relatively ancient Univega Land Rover Sport that my uncle bought new in '84 and passed on to me a few years later. I've been riding the wheels off it year round ever since! I've upgraded it from 10 to 15 speeds with a 48/38/28 chainring set, V-brakes (after I TIG-welded the mounting bosses on), suspension seat post, and converted it to a threadless headset so I could adapt a nearly-as-ancient early '90s Rock Shox Mag 21 Ti. I recently retired my (very) old Specialized Cannibal tires (wish they still made those), turning them into studded snow tires for winter use. It's a very comfortable, reliable ride...never broke anything (although I carry spares with me at all times) but I've worn stuff out. I don't thrash or abuse it, but I maintain/service it often. Everything about this bike is ancient!

Most of my riding is in the Wells/North Berwick/Kennebunk/Sanford area, mostly wooded trails with a few beach runs and occassional urban assaults to run errands in town. I've heard Mt. Agamenticus is really nice, would love to get dropped off in York sometime to check it out and ride the back roads home.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/cfmvw/Dsc02733.jpg

Another mountain biker named Tom told me about this site...if you read this, Tom, give me a shout sometime!

RideOn

February 18th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Hello fellow MTB'ers,

Currently residing in Lowell, MA so expect to see me around LDT riding an white IBEX Atlas. I am in the process of building a geared On One Inbred and expected to finish by March. I have been riding for about two years, though I must admit, not consistently. I joined ONE group ride on Tuesday at LDT about two years ago and was grateful for it, as I would have gotten lost on my own. Sorry for the bland intro here, I hope to see y'all on the trails in the future.

Cheers,
Ian :rad:

bikeharder

February 26th, 2009, 09:22 PM

Hi all
Wow, sure sounds like alot of people are from eastern MA. Well, I'm from the ''redheaded step-child of Massachusetts" or as we say here, western MA. I just joined NEMBA last fall. I used to ride everyday about 10 years ago, but got out of it for alot of reasons that I won't bore you with. Anyway, under doctors orders to get in shape I started mnt biking on an old Gary Fisher hard tail. Needless to say I became addicted. Last summer I upgraded to a new Rocky Mountain Element. LOVE IT !!! Three years and 45 pounds later I'm still like a junkie hooked on smack. Anyway, I ride mostly around my house on trails between Hatfield and Williamsburg, but I also love Bacherlor Street and also the "ice house" in Florence.

errollthin

February 26th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Trailworthy

March 4th, 2009, 10:23 PM

1.Been a member for a while.
2.Ride at Leominster State Forest mostly, Trout Brook (Holden), Mount Snow and Killington. Try to make NEMBA rides elsewhere as much as possible...
3.Ride a Kona Coiler Deluxe and Kona Stinky Five.

steveeldr

March 15th, 2009, 01:32 AM

Just found this forum...:)

Me? well I'm from CT, ride here at Bluff Point and Rocky Neck State park.
I like to go out to Long Island where I use to live/work for a few years and ride Rocky Point!! my all time favorite trail in all!!! also like Calverton and Cathedral of Pines out there!! CLIMB is GREAT at getting trails done that are well groomed and good for every biker from beginners to experts!!

I have 2 bikes now. A 2006 K2 Apache 5.0

and I won a Specialized rockhopper 29er at CLIMB's Fat tire fest out on Long Island this past fall :)
http://thomllama.com/rides/SnowPumpkinDec7.jpg
here is it's first snow ride :rad:

I was a member of NEMBA before but $$$$ made me let it lapse.:(

But now I have it again this week and started a new MTB review forum over at my web site :)

Thom,

I live in Niantic, work in Groton. Me and friend ride Rocky Neck every Saturday morning,weather permitting. Rode today at 7:30 a.m., 24 degrees, trails frozen, had a nice ride. I love Bluff Point, been riding there off and on for years! PM me if you want to hook up some saturday. I can't do evening rides until school get out or the days get longer.

strangeland2

March 15th, 2009, 08:51 PM

mtuchris

March 30th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Husqvarna

March 31st, 2009, 11:56 AM

Hey all,
My girlfriend and I just moved out to NH from Michigan and we are eagerly awaiting the start of this season. I ride just one bike right now, a 2005 Kona King frame that I built up with my favorite mix of parts specifically for endurance racing. I have also raced a few downhills and enjoy the occasional day with a big bike and a chairlift, but mostly I just like to be outside and riding with people. My girlfriend has been riding for couple seasons and is my #1 adventure racing teammate. She also wants to race her first couple triathalons this year. We will soon be in the Exeter area and hope to make some friends that don't mind showing us around the trails.

Chris
http://mtuchris.smugmug.com

Welcome, Exeter is a good location, Fort Rock will be close to home. The trails there are currently closed for mud season, but typically open up around the end of april.
For lead rides in the area, there's the occasional Southern NH NEMBA ride or i beleive Wheel Power is still leading a weekly Tuesday night ride there.

benz2boot

April 13th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Yeah, I ride a bit all over

Just became a NEMBA member.

Living in Central MA by 290, I ride at Vietnam.
Also I ride Mt. Aggie a bunch as I am in Southern ME a bit too.
Ive ridden a lot in in the Holyoke Range (highly recommend it if you haven't been)

I ride a Marin Pine Mountain with Skareb, XTR and Hayes.

Looking forward to getting back out there!
Ben

scuttlebutt777

May 17th, 2009, 09:42 AM

I am new to mountain biking and new to nemba. i joined rather quickly when i saw the t-shirt contest :) i am in the somerville area so i mostly ride in the fells, and am still swearing at all the loose gravel :) but it is a really nice, close place to ride. i was excited to help with trail maintnance in the fells a few weeks ago but sad to see it was canceled.

i am constantly trying to improve as a rider, or crying since i get frustrated easily. :) but i do love riding and being outside. there is a sport for every season and i love them all :)

Rot Stewart

May 20th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Hey bikers, just joined the forum and joining NEMBA as I write. Moved to Quincy all the way from cold Finland where I've been riding DH and free on rooty, rocky, wet and slippery tracks for the better part of the last five years.

Now I went and ordered a trail bike and can't wait to get it to go and try all the nice New England trails I've been reading about. Vietnam seems like a place to check out, so hopefully I'll be seeing some of you over there during the summer.

-Rot "speed corrects my lack of skill" Stewart

Suepatoo

May 27th, 2009, 05:47 PM

I am new to the NEMBA! I currently live in Edinburgh, Scotland and am moving back to the Boston area. Looking to purchase a new ride and get out around some of the area trails! Pretty new to MTB, was introduced to it here in Scotland and LOVE it! I currently have a Kona Caldera '09 Hardtail. Looking for Full suspension when I return. Wish they sold the Cube in the states!
Hopefully, will meet some of you when I get back in July!
Susan

asteps

June 16th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Hello all-

I'm also new to the area... Moved to Boston from sunny New Mexico. Just a bit of a surroundings change to say the least. I'm a cat1 mtb and cat3 roadie. Trying to figure out how one trains in the city. For instance, what do we do for 3 min intervals? Looking for a mild incline without a ton of stoplights, that's easy to ride to from Boston/West end. Anyhow if anyone would like to share a ride sometime, send me an email. gasteps@gmail.com. Hope to ride with you all soon!

Adam

kilozebra

June 16th, 2009, 02:09 PM

New to mountain biking, new to NEMBA.

(Well, not unless you count riding my old Diamondback down some trails in a somewhat uncontrolled fashion over a decade ago while I was in high school.)

I'm a super/mega-clydesdale, living in Marlborough and working in Chelmsford, riding a Specialized Hardrock. I've been slowly exploring Great Brook Farm, Thanksgiving Forest, and Russell Mill in Carlisle/Chelmsford and the Yellick/SuAsCo/ARHS trails in Northborough.

I'm looking to make it out to a few trail days this season and learn the ropes of maintaining trails so I can help out in my favorite haunts.

/Andrew

esenecal

June 23rd, 2009, 12:37 AM

I've been riding on Cape Ann for the last year. I'm new to mountain biking, but it feels about as natural as anything I ever do. I haven't joined NEMBA as a paying member, but I do my share of trail cleanup everywhere I go. I ride alone up here but would love to ride with others. The trails seem endless and I haven't tired of any of it, but would love to ride anywhere. The backyard is just incredibly convenient though! I bought an '04 Gary Fischer Cake off of Craigslist last summer. It has been a good first bike for me. I love to ride most any terrain, though there are many sections out here that I end up walking/carrying.

Ivey

July 23rd, 2009, 12:32 AM

Just moved back to the Milford area (I'm 200 yards down the road from Vietnam) and recently got into mountain biking. As others said it feels as natural as anything I've ever tried. I have a specialized hardrock currently but I'm ready to upgrade to a full-suspension and I've been looking at the 2009 Giant Reign X1. I ride with local friends but they sometimes lack interest and tend to destroy their under-equipped bikes attempting mild to large jumps and gaps.

I'm making great progress on my skill level and my confidence grows every single ride I head out. I generally stick around the Ashland Reservoir area...it's mostly hiking but has some downhills and terrain that provides a good workout with a hardtail. You can really cruise the paths and work on balance and braking. Also, there is a great downhill which you need to hike-a-bike to get to at the very back of the reservoir where the dam is. If your curious exactly where just PM me. It's short but sweet for ashland.

--Steve

dcm886

August 24th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Hey all,
Im new to nemba, just recently got into single track. I just moved to nashua and frequently ride the FOMBA trails or greatbrook park in chelmsford. If anyone nearby wants to ride shoot me a message, ive been going at least once a week lately.

not ridiculously slow, or speed racer either, I just go to have a good time.

djbongo

September 16th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Hey peeps,
Grew up racing BMX and freestyling in Beverly MA. Got a MTB in my early 20's and rode a bit in Lynn Woods and others. Life work and woman got in the way for about 10 years, but I'm 35 and back at it with a passion. Living in North Haven CT and riding everywhere I can. Just bought a SS rigid Redline Monocog 29er. It's really just a BMX bike with big shoes! Gears are a pain.
Tyler Mill is 2 miles from my house, so I would love to keep that spot top notch and help make it better. See ya around.

Aging Wannabee

September 16th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I have that same SS bike. It doesn't get out much but is fun when it does. You'll find a big SS contingent on these forums.

gemper

October 14th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Hi All,

New member here. I guess I have always enjoyed riding in the woods. I got the urge when I was about 12 years old on an old Murray sting-ray with banana seat and "ape hanger" handlebars. That was almost 40 years ago. I have ridden off an on since then.

In the late 70's early 80's I was a roadie. I road a modified Schwinn LeTour and did two Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TORSRV) rides. These are basically a century one day followed by a return century. I got married and rode until the mid 80's and then my wife and I had kids. I flirted with mountain biking in the mid 90's on a Mongoose Threshold which was really a road bike frame converted to mountain biking. Not much fun and the bike ended up in a shed and I got really fat.

This past year I decided to change all that. I joined weight watchers and have shed about 75lbs so far. An article in Weight Watchers online site told about the health benefits of mountain biking. I pulled out my college age son's Specialized Hardrock HR and started tooling around the Ashland Town Woods (lots of deadfall) and then Callahan State Park in Framingham. I was hooked again. I found out about NEMBA and have been riding ever since. I got an early Christmas gift, which I cannot ride until Christmas and that is a 2009 Cannondale F3. (I did do a test ride). In the meantime the Specialized is holding up and I look forward to riding more.

I can't wait to go on some NEMBA rides and check out Vietnam, which is about 10 minutes from my house.

Feel free to drop me a line

A.J. Gemperline

Darvin M

October 22nd, 2009, 02:49 PM

Hi guys my name is Darvin Madrigal i live in Rutland,ma.
i've been riding for over 3 years now,sometimes with the guys up in leominster sf,but since i live far away i do all my riding in the Rutland State park.
I have a Trek fuel EX 5.5 and i love the XCM,a few months ago i was doing this race in Costa Rica called the Guanaride which is a 5 day race and 250 miles long, which i was able to complete sucesfully.
If there's a group to ride close by let me know...so we can have some fun out there

bogdogs

November 6th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I just completed my first year of mountain biking and now I'm totally addicted. My brother and I started by purchasing new bikes last christmas (Both hardtails) and started racing in the spring. We traveled through four states and competed in 9 races. In October we both joined NEMBA at the Wicked Ride of the East.

We have since increased our riding and participation. We both purchased new full suspension bikes (Trek Fuel and Fuji Reveal) and we are training hard for next year. If anyone wants to read about our adventures, I started keeping a blog. You can read it at: http://www.recessionbiker.blogspot.com

Mr.Grumpy

November 8th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Well, hello. I'm Ken and I am a new cyclist. I ride an old Diamondback Sorrento that I bought years and years ago. I rode it VERY little and it sat untill 4 or 5 years ago when I rode with some friends 8 or 9 time over the summer on some local trails. I just started riding again this summer, road work mostly but some trails. I LIKE trail riding better but the main goal is fitness and weight loss so road it is. I am planning on building a bike over the winter. I have a Trek 4300 frame in size xtra-small. Most of the components are shot but the frame seems solid. I want to build this bike up to be dedicated off road for the spring. I like the fact that it's "too small" for me. It feels like a BMX bike. The seat will never be high enough for me to sit and pedal but that's kinda the point on this bike. I'm op on the north shore, Haverhill actually, and like to ride Kenoza Lake. I think that I might go out for a while tomorrow as a matter of fact.

1996ish Diamondback Sorrento:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/noreasterDL/Bicycles/sorrentoDX_01.jpg

rdmtb

January 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM

old times!

favabean

January 17th, 2010, 10:08 PM

Where do you ride?
Have any more pics?
Take any good biking trips?
....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?

I ride East Rock in New Haven, Ct.
Havn't gone anywhere special
I ride a Cannondale F2 and a Soul Cycle 29f
:rad:
If anyone wants to ride New Haven area give me a yell.

Peter Stern

February 15th, 2010, 01:13 AM

TO SOK and all other riders in the boston metro area and beyond, I live in acton. I am getting back into riding. Trying to shed some pounds and boost some cardio.
I ride a Gary fisher mullet hard tail. I'd love to make some new friends and ride. GIve me a shout out!!!

Peter Sterm

newenglandrocks

March 4th, 2010, 08:42 PM

Where do you ride?

Fells, Lynn Woods, Harold Parker, Harold Parker, Harold Parker, and did I mention, Harold Parker?

Have any more pics?
Tons. (see below)

Take any good biking trips?
Last year I was in Vegas and the Santa Monica mountains:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anitaco...7616486322684/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3422959734_0a0e961c4e_b.jpg

Ireland:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anitaco...7621757086657/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3768812780_235a690b3f_b.jpg

Oregon (Mountain Bike Oregon)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anitaco...7622130738490/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3854017617_6c125d8581_o.jpg

Northeast Kingdom
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anitacola/sets/72157622042106860/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3821582319_502321ca55_b.jpg
....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?
Full suspension: Ibis Mojo SL WTF
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2977253626_ccd0e01af0.jpg
Singlespeed: Dean Ti (no pictures)

TheRabid

March 17th, 2010, 08:25 PM

What up? Im perhaps the newest here! Also brand-spanken new to MTN Bike Riding. I am awaiting my new ride with a date of April 9th. Its a 2010 23" Gary Fisher Rumblefish I. Yeah thats right 23"! I'm 6'7" 285lbs! Alot of fellow employees ride from work during lunch. With the Blue Hills being our backyard it makes since to start something new! I have been riding Motorcycles for over 10 yrs and own a 09 ZX14 SE! I have no fear of speed and doing crazy things on that with speeds of 180mph+! I have had my share of dirt as well from KDX 200's to CR500s! I look forward to meeting people and getting to know the sport! I hope to hear from you guys and will post pics up as soon as I get my beast! Seeya.

April 10th, 2010, 09:40 AM

Hi all, I'm getting back into mountain biking after a long time off. I just got my new rig and can't wait to get it off the street and into the dirt. I live in Framingham so I plan to do a lot of riding in Callahan, and I work in Cambridge so I'm hoping to ride the Fells a lot as well. I'm also looking forward to exploring new trails. The Fells rides that GBNEMBA put on sound really cool, and I'm looking forward to them. If anyone's planning to ride Callahan (or anywhere near Framingham) on weekday nights, and don't mind having a born again newbie tag along let me know.

MidKnight

April 14th, 2010, 09:28 AM

Hello all:

I'm back into mountain biking after a 10 year break following high school. Now I'm old and out of shape! I might not have the best rig out there but I'm riding on a new '10 Gary Fisher Tarpon that I love. I can't believe how much bike tech has advanced and gotten less expensive in the past decade!

Anyway, I'm biking out of Rockland MA and have been using Wompatuck for my rides. If anyone out there wants to ride with somebody that's not really in shape and getting back into it, PM me. I'm trying to get out every nice Saturday and Sunday morning with one mid-week ride thrown in there after work.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/MidKnight81/DSCN0568.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/MidKnight81/DSCN0571.jpg

Slayer94

May 3rd, 2010, 06:59 PM

Hey guys I am also getting back into riding after having to deal with a injury off and on over the past 2 years. I live in Ashland MA (Metrowest) and have been trying to ride all over including my first trip to Borderland today. I ride a '06 Rocky Mountain Slayer.

Finn99

May 3rd, 2010, 11:30 PM

Hey all. Decided last year, in my early 30s, that I wanted to try something new that would get me back outside more often, so I bought a Specialized FSR XC last summer and started riding. Really enjoyed it, so over the winter I upgraded to clipless and disc brakes. I am in the Metrowest (Mass) area, so I like trying a variety of options nearby. Hoping to check out Foxboro/Franklin (not Nam) soon.

I usually can only ride on the weekends, and definitely can't come close to what some of you guys are doing out there, but would love to find others around my level to ride with.

Ole Double Bag

May 20th, 2010, 08:47 PM

I ride. Done.

LeeT

May 22nd, 2010, 11:24 AM

Hey all -

Lee here, been lurking around a while. Figured I out to say hi...

I mostly ride on-road these days, but when I do go off-road, I take my Specialized StumpJumper Pro XC to Callahan or the Blue Hills.

See ya 'round...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v252/108/66/1711505/n1711505_32701220_8518.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs436.snc3/25100_602048088658_1711505_35483376_6682490_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs101.snc1/4547_571327123718_1711505_34174268_4997207_n.jpg

PVD24

May 23rd, 2010, 02:31 PM

Hi guys and gals... Im new here as well... just purchased a new bike and have been hitting some basic trails. I can't wait to get into this sport...

Im in the Berkshires... so Im hoping there are some riders out here...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/PVD24/IMG_1874.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/PVD24/IMG_0095.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/PVD24/IMG_0090.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/PVD24/IMG_0088.jpg

-Jessica

Soupboy

May 26th, 2010, 10:35 AM

Hi all,

Some of you may know me from my travels on MTBR and MORC. Just here to say "howdy hi!".

Current Rides: Lenz Behemoth, Salsa El Mariachi (SS), Salsa Casseroll (road, eew)

If you're ever in MN or WI and looking for trail suggestions hit me up!

Cheers,

Sean
Mpls, MN

gemper

June 4th, 2010, 07:39 PM

Today I had one of those great riding days. I was heading out to the gym and saw my stead sitting forlornly in the garage. It said "ride me". So, I chucked the gym bag got on my biking shorts grabbed my camel and took off for the Ashland Town Forest, just up the street. I hit the trails hard, kicking up the speed. My wheels magically seemed to know the best way around the roots and rocks. It even guided me around or over some dead-fall with no problems. I was standing tall in the saddle putting on the speed coming out of turns. I was really pumping and burning in the mid to higher gears on some nice uphill stretches. Very little time visiting granny gear today. After an hour it was over too soon. But I had freaking blast!!!

A.J.

bluemirage188

July 6th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Where do you ride?

Mostly in CT, some jiminy peak, some diablo, some VT, but mostly trail riding in CT.

Take any good biking trips?

Other than to go downhilling, nothing spectacular. Wish I could though.

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?

08' Jamis Xam2, custom build with vivid 5.1coil, lyrik coil, hayes stroker trails, xt drivetrain, wtb lazerdisc wheelset, shimano dx pedal/shoe combo, truvative stylo am2.2 crankset, E.13 DRS chainguide, and various woodman bits.

07 Versus Trigger, vivid 5.1 coil, boxxer, x-9 drivetrain, alex supra bh rims laced to hadleys, sdg i beam, LS1 chainguide, motoX crankset&bb, avid juicy 7s. ect for DH, 4link

thefriar

July 6th, 2010, 06:07 PM

Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY

Planning a trip north this summer Holyoke, Highland, and Kingdom.

I have a fleet so depends on the trails... Couple knolly bikes for bigger stuff, dw sultan, Black Sheep Ram and some others.

theLegoguy

July 9th, 2010, 11:53 AM

Where do you ride?
Used to ride Blue Hills and DW Field Park when I was a teenager living in Brockton. Moved to Lowell about 8 yrs ago, now, mostly just LDT and river trails in Lowell.

What bike do you ride?
My 10 yr old bone stock Schwinn Moab. Rust on all the bolts/screws/cables. Chain repalaced a few times do to rust(I have encountered many a water crossing and though "it doesn't look THAT deep" only to submarine the bike. Scratched-up seat due to doing acrobatics over the handlebars a few times. Still using same tires as when I bought it back in 2000(Should replace them soon).

sikboy13

July 11th, 2010, 10:19 PM

Jay Roy my rigs are a 05 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 totally stock great for singletrack riding. The other is an 07 Kona Coiler Deluxe that I built up for all mountain riding. Ride mostly in NH Fort Rock in Exeter, Bear Brook in Allenstown, FOMBA's in Auburn.

WhiteWhiskey13

August 12th, 2010, 08:19 PM

New here, from Milford MA, grew up riding Nam trails and everything else around there, Ill be 24 next week and started riding again this summer, I didnt ride 2 years prior due to the unfortuneate incident of my FSR getting stolen in Maine thus I went back to my roots and pulled out my old school 92 Cannondale M2000 with a rock shox quadra 10 fork haha, back to square one riding a hardtail again but it is fun, hoping to pick up another full suspension bike in the near futue...

ByStickel

August 15th, 2010, 10:57 PM

I've started coming to this site a bit to start to learn a bit more about advocacy and riding in your region. I'm a Northeasterner living in Dixie, currently, but am planning a return. I've been asking around about great places to live and ride between eastern PA and southern NH. It'd be icing on the cake if I can find a dedicated group to sling (knobbies and Pulaski)dirt with when I get up there.

Right now, I ride in the Asheville, NC area (Pisgah Area SORBA), but I miss real rock and I want a good excuse to build something burly;) I'm a custom framebuilder by trade, and I specialize in 29ers, with my sub-specialty being technical-terrain 29ers. My bike is a Hammerschmidt-equipped 29er hardtail with a new Talas and plenty of color, including I-9/Flows from my friends just up the road.

I look forward to meeting some of y'all soon.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4858477969_5da2e4768e_b.jpg

Slappy

August 16th, 2010, 03:21 PM

That bike looks like a frikkin party!

Nice.

C.P.

August 16th, 2010, 05:45 PM

Yeah, nice bike...looks like it would be right at home here in NE

Baked_Bean

August 17th, 2010, 10:51 AM

Pretty sexy whip right there! Welcome aboard

wickid_good

November 20th, 2010, 08:30 PM

Hi All,

I have been riding in NE CT and Douglas State Park lately. Most of the time I ride out my front door in Pomfret and hit sections of the Airline trail and state land. I used to live outside of Danielson and rode a *lot* around the Quinebaug river in the '90s. The local bike shop was Ordinary Bike and now is under new ownership as Danielson Adventure Sports and is very active locally.

My wife and I made it up to Killington for a weekend this year. Next year hope to get some more trips up in NH, VT and some NEMBA rides.

I just got an new Jamis and have been out several since the second week of March.

icecreamjay

March 30th, 2011, 10:58 PM

Hello, longtime Nemba member, but new to posting, I've lurked for while. I ride mostly southeast MA, Freetown, Otis, Swansea (Abrams Rock), but I've ridden most of the popular riding spots in eastern MA. No racer, but I like to ride my bike, build trails, ride some more, work on my bikes, ride, etc.

I've got three mountain bikes currently functional. A Fatback, A Misfit Dissent ss, and a K2 Lithium full susp. Pretty much covers all my needs.

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chaentjens

May 10th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Hello all,
My name is Chris,I have been out of riding for a few years but am happily getting back into it. I just picked up an 2011 specialized pitch, can't wait to put it through its paces!

astonct

August 1st, 2011, 04:32 PM

Hi All,
I'm Alani.....been lurking in the forums fo a while and finally decided to take the plunge. Lived all over (Lancashire England, California, Kiel Germany, New Jersey, and now Connecticut for the last few years). I have always stuck with Specialized bikes (I have a 29'er hardrock HT and a stumpjumper full suspension). I've been very curious about the trails in New England and trying to improve my skills. I'm hoping to make some good riding friends / connections here since you never know what you might learn from the next person. In addition I'm hoping to compete as I improve on my skills so this indeed should be fun.
A

Chris H

September 19th, 2011, 05:29 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm Chris. Age 31. I used to mtn bike in high school and college but it's been about 10 years since I last put my foot to the pedals. I grew up in Foxboro, MA so I became very familiar with the F. Gilbert State forest. My wife and I recently moved to Londonderry, NH to be closer to her family. With the Musquash Conservation Area only 2 miles down the road, I thought it would be a great time to get back into it. I just purchased a hard tail Gary Fisher Wahoo bike off craigslist and plan to do some riding this fall to prepare for the ski season. Once I gain my confidence back, I'll check back here and see what kind of local group rides are taking place. I'll be looking for places to ride anywhere from Centeral NH to Eastern Mass.

mad_hatter

October 6th, 2011, 11:47 PM

'ello,
My name is Christopher. I was introduced to MTB by my friend Doug this past spring when he was adamant about dragging me to Batchelor Street for what I thought was going to be an afternoon of pure hell, and instead turned into an awesome day in the woods. I ride a '07 Gary Fisher Rig, (poorly,in my opinion), and just about everyone has told me that I'm either crazy, stupid, ballsy, or all of the above for starting out on a single speed. I like a challenge, I like the bike, and I don't think I would have it any other way.

alastair

November 2nd, 2011, 12:35 PM

Hello folks, I'm alastair. I live in NJ and ride singlespeed (rigid / 29er) for the most part. I've been riding mountain bikes since around 1988. I think I've crossed paths with a couple of forum members at singlespeedapalooza and the Stewart Six Pack. I figured I'd join the forum to try and get some inside tips on where to ride when I escape to north! For what it's worth, we have (almost) year round riding on some of my local trails; Allaire State park, Hartshorne Woods. Something to keep in mind if any of you guys get sick of xc skiing and boarding by mid-winter.

November 4th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Hey, My name is Bobby Hannant. I live in Carver MA. As of right now I ride a 2011 Specialized Rockhopper Comp and I'll be purchasing a Specialized Status II in a couple weeks. I ride Pine Hills and Wompy but I'm looking for more places to ride and people to ride with.

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Leonardo

December 7th, 2011, 08:10 PM

Hi all. Im brand new here as well. I ride a bit at Nam and all over for a few years and will dig up a good winter pic to post.
Winter is the best riding by far if do-able!

I recently knocked a camera loose as I hit the ground twice at Nam about 2 weeks ago.
Its waterproof so If you see it, turn it on and you will see an awesome shot of *** on his copper wheeled stead airborn over a drop and jump.
I got too close and filled the frame.
Yeah a good shot.
We must retrieve this picture from the squirrels and allow the cycling public to see this athlete in action.

Interesting, if you look close at this pic you can see the crust Im on just broke loose beneath the wheel.
Never knew that, till I saw my buds perfect shot...

Ill keep an eye on post if anyone found camera.
Thanks, Ill see you out there!

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emildodge

December 29th, 2011, 03:50 PM

I would love to ride in a park street, it was so beautiful & clean road. And no body will come have to disturb you.
i have lot of pics of my bikes, but I'll show you after the great collection of my pics.I just love to ride honda bikes . (http://maxburn123.wordpress.com/2011/12/10/maxburn/#respond)

housew

January 25th, 2012, 05:41 PM

hey all, new to the the forum from southern maine. NOT a memba member, I've been attempting to catch up with my local chapter (greater portland) and see what they are about but have failed due to there not being much going on in the winter and me being busy. I'll probably end up joining in the spring.

do mostly cross country / trail riding and getting into DH now. I ride most at Bradbury state park, black strap reserve, and libby hills since its in my back yard. I have plans to check out some more local spots come spring.

for bikes I have a ellsworth sub 22 for xc, an ellsworth id for trail, and an rocky mountian rm6 for dh. I built up a steel jamis dakota as a single speed in the fall and am really digging that. Also getting into tandem riding offroad. Actually much easier than I expected, gets really easy after you log some time and gain some trust.