http://www.nemba.org/forums/ View and discuss NEMBA related happenings! en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:34:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nemba.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.nemba.org/forums/ http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26061-PVNEMBA-Epic-2-The-B-early-epic-September-19&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:26 GMT I'll clarifying this point right off the bat: it's pronounced "Burly", not "bee- early". And if Santa rode a mountain bike, "Ho, ho, ho-ly sh!t" is how he'd announce this event.

Here's the scoop: We'll be meeting at the Batchelor street parking lot at 8 am on Sunday, September 19. You catch that? Lemme say it louder: 8 AM, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, BATCHELOR STREET PARKING LOT. We'll be finishing there, too, but who knows when that will be. Don't expect to be finished before 3 or 4 pm. There will be mid-ride replenishment stashed somewhere near the Notch Visitors center. But, as with all PVNEMBA epic rides, come prepared. And if you don't know what that means, these rides ain't for you.

The ride will start at B street at 8 AM, hit almost every trail there, break at the Notch for red wine and cigarettes, continue on to Earl's, and conclude by returning to the B street parking lot. I'm not releasing any details about the loop, except to say that we'll be finishing the ride on Rollercoaster and you'll have to climb Serpent God.

I'm honored that both Rossi and Liam think this will be the most difficult epic. This one is deceiving - at no point will you be further than 3 miles from your car. Ain't that crazy?! This seems so innocuous. Even in my head, this ride seems like it should be easier than it is. But it's not. It's going to be brutal. I've a handful of pre-determined rest stops, but the reality is that there are 40+ miles of trail to be covered before the sun sets or riders keel over dead. We're not going to be waiting at the end of every trail.

As a final note, we have no idea how popular this ride is going to be. But the B street parking lot is kind of small, and we want to save room for other riders. If it's not too much trouble for you and a friend to carpool to this epic, other riders will greatly appreciate it.

Questions? Ask 'em.
See ya on the 19th!

Chaz ]]> NEMBA Events smelly http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26061-PVNEMBA-Epic-2-The-B-early-epic-September-19 http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26045-Is-there-an-MBAS-this-Sunday-oh-yeah-Lynn-Woods!!&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:05:25 GMT Be there! Be there! ]]> NEMBA Events hammerhead http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26045-Is-there-an-MBAS-this-Sunday-oh-yeah-Lynn-Woods!! http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26032-The-Tour-Of-The-Long-Ridge-Epic-Deerfield-to-Gill-PVEpic-1&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:36:25 GMT Here it is, the first official post regarding the first epic ride in the PV Nemba Epic ride series. What: A Long Epic Group ride that will explore... Here it is, the first official post regarding the first epic ride in the PV Nemba Epic ride series.

What: A Long Epic Group ride that will explore the great trails along the Ridge that stretches from South Deerfield to Gill along the Connecticut River

When: September 12th Sunday at 8:00am until-?

Where: We'll Meet and Park in the Bicycles Unlimited Parking Lot on High St in Greenfield. We'll then shuttle down to the beginning of the ride on Sugarloaf North on Hillside Ave in Deerfield. We'll finish the ride back at Bicycles Unlimited.


It's been two years since last time I ran this ride. This year will be a little different, we'll park up north and shuttle down to Sugarloaf North and ride the great trails on that hill (we WON'T be doing the difficult hike a bike connector between north and south sugarloaf like we've done in the past).

Basically, we'll be linking together the following local haunts: Sugarloaf North, Hillside Trails, Clapp's POnd/ Stairmaster Area, The Pocumtuck Ridge, The Deerfield Ridge and Erberlushea Trails, The Greenfield Ridge, Poet's Seat, Coke Plant and the Falls River Trails in Gill.

This is a pretty great ride, I'm always amazed at how well all these smaller areas link together and form a pretty impressive riding region

It's around 40 miles of riding (maybe more), there are a few fairly technically challenging stretches (on the Deerfield Ridge and Greenfield Ridge), but most of it is only mildly-rugged xc. There is a lot of climbing (and descending) probably more than the other two Epics. There are a few sections of pavement, and some double track stretches (that are still fun) and a ton of quality single track.

There will be at least one water-refueling stop with bananas, cliff bars, and that sort of thing, but you'll need to carry anything else you'll want to eat.

The pace will be moderate to moderately strong-the main focus, as always, will be to keep moving. I'll try to set a pace that keeps most of us together-but there's no way around the fact that this will be a long, fairly challenging ride. Expect 6-7 hours of ride time.

We'll host a BBQ back at the parking area when the ride is over.

Hope to see you there, on the 12th of September!

Any Questions? Send them my way!

Liam
ginaliam@mac.com ]]> NEMBA Events Superbman http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26032-The-Tour-Of-The-Long-Ridge-Epic-Deerfield-to-Gill-PVEpic-1 http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26025-Thee-2nd-Annual-Tour-De-Big-River-(RI)-RI-NEMBA-Fun-Ride-Sunday-Sept.-26th&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:48:55 GMT X Post from MTBR. This was an awesome ride last year, hope some of you guys can make the trip to RI for some really fun and varied riding in one of... X Post from MTBR. This was an awesome ride last year, hope some of you guys can make the trip to RI for some really fun and varied riding in one of the biggest open spaces in the state!

Come ride the awesome trails of Big River - Sunday, Sept. 26th.
West Greenwich, RI - Exit 7 Park and Ride off 95

- $5 for NEMBA Members/$10 for Non Members (join or renew your NEMBA membership day of and ride for free)

- Registration from 9am-11am

- Arrowed loop options - 8 miles, 15 miles and 25 miles (approx.)

- Free BBQ post ride......Proceeds go to the 2011 Big River Clean up.

Hope to see you there.......VISIT US ON FACEBOOK - RI NEMBA ]]> NEMBA Events bdee http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26025-Thee-2nd-Annual-Tour-De-Big-River-(RI)-RI-NEMBA-Fun-Ride-Sunday-Sept.-26th http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26021-NEMBAFest-2010-Bear-Brook-State-Park-Columbus-Day-Weekend&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:30:08 GMT It's coming up sooner than you think.

One of the new events for this year is a silent/live auction on Saturday Evening at the Campground. Details are still being worked out, but start thinking of items you may have sitting around that someone else might pay a few bucks for.

Items can be dropped off at NEMBAfest on Saturday afternoon between 3 and 5, or shipped to my home before October 1.

PM me for a donation form and the shipping address. ]]> NEMBA Events hammerhead http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26021-NEMBAFest-2010-Bear-Brook-State-Park-Columbus-Day-Weekend http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26001-2010-PV-NEMBA-Camping-Weekend!&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:03:44 GMT *Come join us for the first annual* *Pioneer Valley NEMBA Camping Weekend!* *When: August 21-22, 2010 Where: DAR State Forest, Goshen MA* ...

Come join us for the first annual

Pioneer Valley NEMBA Camping Weekend!

When: August 21-22, 2010
Where: DAR State Forest, Goshen MA
What: 2 days of NEMBA-sponsored camping, biking and socializing


The DAR offers fantastic single track, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, a wildlife observatory and more! Look forward to lots ofmountain biking, a nighttime scavenger hunt, kids activities and the best time of the summer!! Pioneer Valley NEMBA will provide dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday – please bring lunch and snacks!
Join us for the weekend or just for one ride, bring the whole family or come by yourself and meet others who love the outdoors, mountain biking and having a great time!
Preregistration is mandatory – call or email for more information!
Stef – 413-522-7321 – knoepfchen7@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Saturday
8-10am: Registration (in the campground parking lot)
10am: Ride #1 (~2 hours)
10-12: Kids activities - Group games
Noon-1/2pm: Lunch break
1pm: Family bike ride – great for kids of all ages and less experienced riders!
2pm: Ride #2 (2-3 hours)
3pm: Kids Activities - Exploring + Hiking
5pm: Dinner (provided)
6pm: Kids Scavenger Hunt
8-10pm: Campfire
8:30pm: MTB Scavenger hunt

Sunday
8:30-9:30: Breakfast (provided)
10am: Ride #3 (2-4 hours) ]]> NEMBA Events Knoepfchen7 http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?26001-2010-PV-NEMBA-Camping-Weekend! http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25976-2010-Pioneer-Valley-Epic-Ride-Series!!!&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:33:00 GMT Back by popular demand. :rad:

Now in it's third season, the three-part Pioneer Valley Epic Ride Series will take place in September and October this year. The epic rides will showcase some of longer routes and larger riding areas in the Valley. Each ride will cover roughly 30 to 45 miles. These rides are geared toward stronger riders who are able to maintain a good pace for longer distances. The pace is not "race-pace", but the group will be moving.

The series will kick off with the 'Backyard Epic-Tour of the Ridges' on September 12th at 9:00am on, and in the area of, the Deerfield Ridge. Liam will fill-in the details on this.

The second ride "The B'Early Epic" will take place on September 19th, lead by the Chaz-man with the very lofty goal of riding every trail in both the Batchelor St and Earl's trail systems. Chaz will fill-in here...

And the final installment will be "The Rossi Epic" on October 17th. Feared and Revered and in it's 29th annual running (ok, maybe 10 or so). It's sure to satisfy your rocky ridge line hanker'n. About 37 miles on the M&M. One way, one water stop, and no easy way out!

Anyone who completes all three Epics will get a commemorative Finishers something??? Maybe a T-shirt, belt buckle, Pilsner, Hat, Chaz autographed issue of Single Tracks... Suggestions welcome.

If you think you'd like to participate or need more info please contact me!
stevenrossi -at- rocketmail -dot- com
413.786.3744 ]]> NEMBA Events TheHare http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25976-2010-Pioneer-Valley-Epic-Ride-Series!!! http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25970-North-Shore-Summer-Chapter-Meeting-Ride-Sun-Aug-15th-Cancelled&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:08:29 GMT The North Shore Summer Chapter Meeting on Sun Aug 15th has been canceled. Due to the forest fire danger, the City of Gloucester has closed the woods... The North Shore Summer Chapter Meeting on Sun Aug 15th has been canceled. Due to the forest fire danger, the City of Gloucester has closed the woods (Dogtown). New meeting date TBA ]]> NEMBA Events OldSloDoggie http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25970-North-Shore-Summer-Chapter-Meeting-Ride-Sun-Aug-15th-Cancelled http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25957-MBAS-6-Cockaponset-State-Forest-Chester-CT&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:41:08 GMT CT NEMBA will be your host for this ride series. It's not a race but rather a selection of rides designed to showcase the bicycling opportunities in Cockaponset. The routes range from beginner loops on woods roads up to full on advanced routes promising to test the mettle of the seasoned rider. All routes are marked and you can ride at your own pace or join a led ride.

9-11am Ride the Marked Courses at your own pace
9:30am Expert Led Ride
10am Intermediate Led Ride
We will be having pizza post-ride around noon and a swag raffle compliments of Clarke Cycles out of Essex, CT!

Directions to Cockaponset State Park, Chester, CT:
From North (I-91) or South (I-95) take CT rte.9 to exit 6 in Chester and head west on rte.148 for approximately 1.5 miles turning right onto Cedar Lake Road. Follow Cedar Lake Road for 1.5 miles and then turn left into the Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area at Cockaponset SF. Follow to the parking lots at the end of the road.

* Entry for mountain bikers is free; be sure to tell the attendant you're there to ride.
GoogleMap Directions ]]> NEMBA Events pk http://www.nemba.org/forums/showthread.php?25957-MBAS-6-Cockaponset-State-Forest-Chester-CT