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No help here, other than my opinion about the roads. Hopefully they are nothing like Hollins Ferry Rd which is the worst I've ridden AFAIK other than pure gravel roads up by Conowingo Rd (RT 1).
No help here, other than my opinion about the roads. Hopefully they are nothing like Hollins Ferry Rd which is the worst I've ridden AFAIK other than pure gravel roads up by Conowingo Rd (RT 1).
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Max,
Teresa and I visited NOLA many years back (pre Katrina). We did quite a bit of leisurely riding and it was a great way to see the city.
As I remember we rented a couple hybrids that shifted poorly, but that didn't matter because there's no need for shifting. I don't remember the roads being too terrible.
I can't speak to what they are now.
Riding to the zoo, outlying cemeteries and music clubs in the university area was great. I was well entertained just looking at the local environment. Houses, trees, people are very otherworldly to a Baltimoron.
I don't remember where we rented from, but there must be a serious bike store near the univ.
Teresa and I visited NOLA many years back (pre Katrina). We did quite a bit of leisurely riding and it was a great way to see the city.
As I remember we rented a couple hybrids that shifted poorly, but that didn't matter because there's no need for shifting. I don't remember the roads being too terrible.
I can't speak to what they are now.
Riding to the zoo, outlying cemeteries and music clubs in the university area was great. I was well entertained just looking at the local environment. Houses, trees, people are very otherworldly to a Baltimoron.
I don't remember where we rented from, but there must be a serious bike store near the univ.
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Now I have to decide . . . I'm intrigued by both the Creole neighborhood tour, and the Lower 9th Ward tour. Maybe the 9th Ward ride on Saturday, since that's the only day while I'm there that it goes, and I think I would really enjoy it. (I was listening to Fats Domino in the womb. ) I might be able to sneak in the Creole tour on Sunday; there is some talk of us all going to the Saints-Colts game but it's an evening game, starts at 7:20.
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NR, I just (properly)read the endomondo challenge. The rules are strange.
I guess you get bragging rights for finishing first, but NO guarantee for winning! The winners are picked at random from lots earned by each mile ridden.
So, even though you're first, you only have a slightly better chance of winning than the 2nd place rider AND you have a not very good chance of winning when thrown in with all other riders.
I don't like it.
I'm mulling over a late in the season attempt at the 185 mile Monument to Monument to Monument. (Baltimore-DC-Boonsboro)
I've got this thursday off work and I might just blow outa B'more at 5AM. Waiting on weather.
I guess you get bragging rights for finishing first, but NO guarantee for winning! The winners are picked at random from lots earned by each mile ridden.
So, even though you're first, you only have a slightly better chance of winning than the 2nd place rider AND you have a not very good chance of winning when thrown in with all other riders.
I don't like it.
I'm mulling over a late in the season attempt at the 185 mile Monument to Monument to Monument. (Baltimore-DC-Boonsboro)
I've got this thursday off work and I might just blow outa B'more at 5AM. Waiting on weather.
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I'm mulling over a late in the season attempt at the 185 mile Monument to Monument to Monument. (Baltimore-DC-Boonsboro)
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I'm mulling over a late in the season attempt at the 185 mile Monument to Monument to Monument. (Baltimore-DC-Boonsboro)
I've got this thursday off work and I might just blow outa B'more at 5AM. Waiting on weather.
I've got this thursday off work and I might just blow outa B'more at 5AM. Waiting on weather.
I've decided I need another mini bike-camping trip. Being a slug of a government worker I have off on Columbus Day (Monday, 10 October) so I'm plotting a trip for 8-10 October to Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.
https://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statepar...orus/index.htm
I've never been there, but it looks nice -- there are hiking trails, and a big lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks. And disc golf, but I don't know anything about that.
Anyone want to go? My occasional bike/hike bud Dave (who did the Trap Pond to Janes Island trip with me last year) is in, so our two tents will take up one site. I'll probably make the site reservations in the next few days, and if anyone else is interested, I'll reserve more than one site.
I haven't picked a route yet (I just came up with this brainstorm a few days ago) but I will probably end up going up the NCR and York Trails to Glen Rock or Seven Valleys and then jumping on the road. That would be at least (about) 25 miles of trail, 14 of road.
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I have off on Columbus Day (Monday, 10 October) so I'm plotting a trip for 8-10 October to Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.
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I've never been there, but it looks nice -- there are hiking trails, and a big lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks. And disc golf, but I don't know anything about that.
Anyone want to go? My occasional bike/hike bud Dave (who did the Trap Pond to Janes Island trip with me last year) is in, so our two tents will take up one site. I'll probably make the site reservations in the next few days, and if anyone else is interested, I'll reserve more than one site.
I haven't picked a route yet (I just came up with this brainstorm a few days ago) but I will probably end up going up the NCR and York Trails to Glen Rock or Seven Valleys and then jumping on the road. That would be at least (about) 25 miles of trail, 14 of road.
I have off on Columbus Day (Monday, 10 October) so I'm plotting a trip for 8-10 October to Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.
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I've never been there, but it looks nice -- there are hiking trails, and a big lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks. And disc golf, but I don't know anything about that.
Anyone want to go? My occasional bike/hike bud Dave (who did the Trap Pond to Janes Island trip with me last year) is in, so our two tents will take up one site. I'll probably make the site reservations in the next few days, and if anyone else is interested, I'll reserve more than one site.
I haven't picked a route yet (I just came up with this brainstorm a few days ago) but I will probably end up going up the NCR and York Trails to Glen Rock or Seven Valleys and then jumping on the road. That would be at least (about) 25 miles of trail, 14 of road.
We don't get time off for Columbus Day. We don't get many of the "government/federal" holidays.
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But hey, Codorus is only maybe 60-ish miles from Essex, via the trails. That's a stroll in the park for you! You could ride up Saturday, back home Sunday, without breaking a sweat. I have a 3-person tent, you could fit -- we'd just have to figure a way to strap a sleeping bag and pad onto the Ridley and you'll be set!
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Several years back, I rode up to meet a couple buddies who were camping at Codorus. It was early summer and there were a lot of rec vehicles and too many people, but the area was pretty. I rode up via roads Sunday AM and back using the NCR/Heritage route with my friend Trevor. pics from that ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/2797683...th/2586050358/
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Hopefully, Teresa and I will be stuffing our feet into the sand down in OC that weekend. (my work schedule screwed up our first attempt earlier this summer)
Several years back, I rode up to meet a couple buddies who were camping at Codorus. It was early summer and there were a lot of rec vehicles and too many people, but the area was pretty. I rode up via roads Sunday AM and back using the NCR/Heritage route with my friend Trevor. pics from that ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/2797683...th/2586050358/
Several years back, I rode up to meet a couple buddies who were camping at Codorus. It was early summer and there were a lot of rec vehicles and too many people, but the area was pretty. I rode up via roads Sunday AM and back using the NCR/Heritage route with my friend Trevor. pics from that ride: https://www.flickr.com/photos/2797683...th/2586050358/
Have fun in OC! And on the M-M-M ride, that looks awesome!
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Max: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/729814 and cue at: https://www.bikely.com/cuesheet/route...-SP-NCR-return
NR: M2MX3
NR: M2MX3
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M2mx3
one:
two:
and three:
185 miles total.
getting to the Boonsboro Monument is a grueling ordeal on a bike. (especially after 100 miles completed) four major summits and a lot of big rollers in the foothills. I left at 5AM and didn't get back till after dark. No mechanicals, no flats, no bonking, some rain and a tailwind home.
route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/715876
two:
and three:
185 miles total.
getting to the Boonsboro Monument is a grueling ordeal on a bike. (especially after 100 miles completed) four major summits and a lot of big rollers in the foothills. I left at 5AM and didn't get back till after dark. No mechanicals, no flats, no bonking, some rain and a tailwind home.
route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/715876
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My favorite things about this ride were riding to DC almost entirely in the dark and being so familiar with the route that I never needed to look at the cuesheet,
then riding against the bike traffic on the Capitol Crescent Trail at 8AM was an amazing view of DC's huge bike commuting base,
and lastly, this ride was a great test for me learning how to successfully manage food/water consumption and energy output on a hilly ride- something I was NOT able to do earlier this year.
then riding against the bike traffic on the Capitol Crescent Trail at 8AM was an amazing view of DC's huge bike commuting base,
and lastly, this ride was a great test for me learning how to successfully manage food/water consumption and energy output on a hilly ride- something I was NOT able to do earlier this year.
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My favorite things about this ride were riding to DC almost entirely in the dark and being so familiar with the route that I never needed to look at the cuesheet,
then riding against the bike traffic on the Capitol Crescent Trail at 8AM was an amazing view of DC's huge bike commuting base,
and lastly, this ride was a great test for me learning how to successfully manage food/water consumption and energy output on a hilly ride- something I was NOT able to do earlier this year.
then riding against the bike traffic on the Capitol Crescent Trail at 8AM was an amazing view of DC's huge bike commuting base,
and lastly, this ride was a great test for me learning how to successfully manage food/water consumption and energy output on a hilly ride- something I was NOT able to do earlier this year.
I'm starting to get psyched for my bike camping trip to PA next weekend. If the weather forecasts can be believed, it's going to warm up and be sunny and just perfect -- low 70's during the days, low 50's at night.
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Nice
That 3x monument ride is epic. You should make that an official double century.
I need to be in NYC early November, maybe I'll finally do the Balt to NYC ride.
I need to be in NYC early November, maybe I'll finally do the Balt to NYC ride.
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Sunday's Ramble managed to attract eight crazies.
https://randoramble.posterous.com/a-g...er-a-few-miles
https://randoramble.posterous.com/a-g...er-a-few-miles
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i just joined over the weekend. mostly looking for rides and knowledge. currently in the mt washington area. lots of hills, hoping gets my legs in shape. would like to try my hand at touring. did a nice ride sat to fort mchenry and back 24miles round trip. nice quiet sat morning ride