Friday Ride at Russell Mill Forest

[S2RT]

New trails! New Features! Check this place out!
Date: 6/13
Time: 5 - 5:15 pm start
Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)
Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it.
Go to the rear parking area.

[edge]

New trails! New Features! Check this place out!
Date: 6/13
Time: 5 - 5:15 pm start
Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)
Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it.
Go to the rear parking area.
Cool. I'll be there. Just started working down the street. I'll be in a Black WRX.

[S2RT]

Newly installed features & faster trails!

Date: 6/27

Time: 5 - 5:15 pm start

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)

Ice cream stop at the half

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it.

Go past the soccer fields to the rear parking area.

[ragerider]

Is there a loop or recommended route here? Going to try it out tonight for the first time.

[BG]

Hope some of this will help out.
We'll have some better maps in the near future. It's not a big place but does connect easily to GB and Billerica SF for a nice long ride.



Bob G.

[ragerider]

Thanx!!

[ragerider]

Great trails! Spent about an hour out there last night and really enjoyed it. Great after work quickie ride.
There was a good sized tree across the trail that is colored green on the map that was posted. Must have been those crazy storms yesterday.
I'd be happy to join in on a trail work day up there.
How are the trails at Billerica SF??

[BG]

Thanks for the info, i'll get in and work on that downed tree soon. We'll be headed over to Billerica prob Fri morn to check things out, haven't been there in a few years. Hope to get permission to do work there, we'll see. Let you know what it looks like.

BG

[chomp]

Hey ragerider -

I think I saw you last night at the parking lot.. thanks for sharing the map. It was really helpful.

The trails are great, but probably not enough riding there for me to be a regular visitor considering i'm in the Manchester, NH area. But, it was a lot of fun and the rock obstacles were well laid out. As the trail gets ridden in more, it will be even better.

Thanks for the hard work to everyone that built these trails! I'll be back...

[S2RT]

You might consider hitting this Friday ride. We've been doing about 16-18 miles depending on the route, group size etc. We start/end at Russell Mill and throw in some GBF and road work for good measure

[SANITARY ENGINEER]

Thanks for the info, i'll get in and work on that downed tree soon. BG

Hmmmmmm, could this be another technical feature in the works?

[S2RT]

This could be your lucky ride :D

Even more new trails than last week! Come check out Chelmsford's own mountainbikingmecca!
THE ride destination for Friday after work (or whatever it is that you do on Friday)...

Date: 7/11

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun. Don't forget your ice cream money;)

Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, & turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign (look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it). Go around the soccer fields to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

Come check out THE ride destination for Friday after work (or whatever it is that you do on Friday)...

Date: 7/18

Time: ~5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun. Don't forget your ice cream money;)

Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, & turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign (look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it). Go around the soccer fields to the rear parking area.

C. U. Thenne

[errollthin]

Bring the heat!

[S2RT]

Well looky here>> http://www.goes.noaa.gov/ECIR4.html

That pesky jet stream has FINALLY begun to shift, pushing all the rainy weather to the south

Now we can get back to riding without the threat of a soaking.
Tonight's ride will start as close to five as possible to optimize conditions - so eat your Wheaties and get there early.

If you're running late we'll be on the usual route, so you can catch up.

Time: 5:00 pm start
Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)
Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it. Go to the rear parking area.

We may not have time for the usual MID-ride refreshments tonight

[S2RT]

Summer weather will be nearing perfection as the humidity tapers off, so join us on a really cool ride.

Time: 6:00 pm start
Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it. Go to the rear parking area.

As the days grow shorter, we may not have time for the MID-ride refreshments.

[errollthin]

You really want to start at 6pm?

[S2RT]

I may be able to get there for 5:45, but need to allow for this work thing...it's killing my riding

[Aging Wannabee]

Hey guys, I want to try to make this ride. Anybody got a street address I can plug into the GPS?

[BG]

Hey guys, I want to try to make this ride. Anybody got a street address I can plug into the GPS?


Give 128 Mill Rd Chelmsford, Ma 01824 a try.
Should get you close enough. Look also for Raymond Rd, the entrance is directly across the street. You'll see a telephone pole with Signs saying "Raymond Rd" and "Soccer fields". There is also pink tape around the pole. Enter and park at the back section of the lot where the granite sign is. I'll be in the lot around 5 as i'll be doing some work on the trails tomorrow.

BG

[errollthin]

I am in early work sucks. Be there 4:30-5.

[W4LRU5]

So R U gonna start a 5:00 spin, coming back to Park St. to pick up stragglers? U kno Like LDT?

[BG]

So R U gonna start a 5:00 spin, coming back to Park St. to pick up stragglers? U kno Like LDT?


yeswecan

[Aging Wannabee]

I'm coming up from Cambridge. Hopefully leaving at 4:30. Google Maps says 32mins, but traffic will suck.

I don't want to make the group wait, or swing back multiple times.

If I'm not there when you take off, please swing back at 5:30. If I'm not there then, too bad for me. Maybe I'll see you on the trails.

OK?

And thanks, BG, for the address & directions.
Rob

[BG]

I'm coming up from Cambridge. Hopefully leaving at 4:30. Google Maps says 32mins, but traffic will suck.

I don't want to make the group wait, or swing back multiple times.

If I'm not there when you take off, please swing back at 5:30. If I'm not there then, too bad for me. Maybe I'll see you on the trails.

OK?

And thanks, BG, for the address & directions.
Rob

Should work out..we'll be lookin for ya.

BG

[errollthin]

Sweet ride. It was a good nite.

[Aging Wannabee]

Youz guys have done some nice work. Those singletracks were fun. Too bad I didn't have time (or energy after trying to keep up with Lionel) to go with you to GBF.

[S2RT]

Come on down and get yer 8 MegaMillions tickets 2nite... After that come out and rock the Mill with the Usual Suspects! These Friday rides R getting to be a kicka$$ good time...A total MTB experience, from the pre-ride tomfoolery to the apres ride Brouhaha HAHA!

BTW We may just ride 8 miles - twice!

Date: 08/08/08

Time: 5 - 5:05 pm start (let's not waste any thyme)

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford, 01824 to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it (ya can't miss it). Go to the rear parking area. If you need more detailed coordinates, stroll back thru this thread and find one of the maps/map links.

[errollthin]

Weather forcast is not looking good. If called off can we resched to sat morn for a long one?

[W4LRU5]

May not make a re-skedge... Howevah, U can take the baton on that one.

maybe time 2 thinx about Sunnyday (after services that is):D

[errollthin]

People complain about my baton carrying pace.

[W4LRU5]

when U carry the baton, U carry it with a peeple beatin pace :D

[BG]

...cause he carries one of these

[S2RT]

Looks like we should get in a ride 2day after all, Horizon looks good right now.

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?product=N0Z&rid=okx&loop=yes

[S2RT]

Usual Suspects - Usual time Still enough light for 15 or so miles.

Date: 08/15/08

Time: 5:00 The warm up loop starts
6:00 For the working class

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford, 01824 to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it (ya can't miss it). Go to the rear parking area. If you need more detailed coordinates, stroll back thru this thread and find one of the maps/map links.

[MTBME]

I'll be in Bartlett/North Conway NH this weekend and a part of next week. With both MTB's on the mend I may bring up the road bike if I can squeeze it in.

[W4LRU5]

Awesome. U'll get a chance to crank the Kank as they say...

[S2RT]

Usual Suspects - Usual time. Still enough light for a decent ride.

Date: 08/22/08

Time: 5:00 The warm up loop starts
5:40 For the working class

Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun;)

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford, 01824 to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it (ya can't miss it). Go to the rear parking area. If you need more detailed coordinates, stroll back thru this thread and find one of the maps/map links.

[Toast]

I should be up for this ride... how fast is intermediate fast? somewhere between not so slow and not too fast? Is this fast for the big hit machines with 6" tires and slow for a bike whittled out of balsa wood? If you had a fast meter that went to 11 what number would it be? and of course being a fast meter that goes to 11 it would be faster than those that goes to ten because this one goes to 11 :)

[Unbreakable]

These guys are a cross between the ladies bridge club at Raisin Ranch, and 17 Floyd Landises.

You just never know when they're gonna turn it ON! You could be cruisin' along likin the pace and BAM! They kick it up. Usually tho, it's the last third of the ride cause they are trying to beat BG back to his truck.

But hey, come on out. Maybe you can set a different pace. Just don't try that erratic pace crap or you'll be all alone at the front :-o

[Toast]

hey great to ride with you guys, next time i'll be in it for the long haul...

thanks to slappy sr for the ride back to the car!

[S2RT]

Date: 8/29
Time: 5:00 pm start
Pace: Intermediate Fast/Fun

Best be packin' electric sunshine for this ride ;)

Dirs: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn at the "Soccer Fields" sign. Look for the telephone pole with pink tape on it.
Go to the rear parking area.

Heavy rain cancels

[Twill]

Russell Mill was great riding and hats off to the local NEMBA members who have created some great trails.
Thanks for the hospitality--hope I wasnt too boring company for the sweepers--you see I had so much more to say but those lungs of mine kept getting in the way with all this panting.
Hope to catch you all on another Friday night sometime.

[S2RT]

Test your skills on the new rock candy trail!

Date: 9/5

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate-ish
Don't forget to bring some portable daylight

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

Come on out and ride the rock candy trail

Date: 9/12

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate-ish

Bring some portable daylight ;)

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Road, then turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

Ride off into the sunset...and beyond

Date: 9/19

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate-ish

Pack your portable daylight ;)

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Rd. Turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

Due to rain expected for Friday, we're riding tonight.

Date: 9/25

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate-ish

Pack your portable daylight ;)

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Rd. Turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

In preparation for the upcoming Bear Brook Boogie* this Sunday, Friday's ride will be extended to take in some extra mileage at a 'nearby location'. Plan on riding 15-17 miles.

Date: 10/3

Time: 5 pm start

Pace: Intermediate-ish

Don't forget your daylight extenders ;)

* http://www.mtbadventureseries.org/mtbadventure/BearBrook.htm

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Rd. Turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

4:50pm Meet @ Russell Mill Parking Area

5:00 Depart for the usual 3 hour tour

Don't forget your DPU's

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Rd. Turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

[S2RT]

I will not be riding tonight, but feel free to carry on in my absence. I suggest riders wear bright orange as hunting season is now open. Even though hunting is NOT allowed in Chelmsford, the trails are very close to Billerica land where hunting is permitted.

I would also suggest switching on your DPU's* in advance of dusk as this is a high activity time for animals AND hunters.



*Darkness Prevention Units ;)

[S2RT]

4:50pm Meet @ Russell Mill Parking Area

5:00 We roll for a shorter 7 - 8 mile run

Don't forget to wear bright orange (dogs too) and bring your DPU's*

Directions: Follow Mill Rd., Chelmsford to where it intersects with Raymond Rd. Turn in at the "Soccer Fields" sign.
Go to the rear parking area.

Darkness Prevention Units ;)