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bbianchi



Joined: 26 Mar 2008
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Location: pleasant valley

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:24 pm    Post subject: 909 report 2015 Reply with quote

Monday jan. 19 8am: bring ice skates. Byk Hed trail was solid ice.
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Bonkler



Joined: 15 Nov 2006
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Location: Hurley, NY

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Despite all the iced over surfaces, the studded tires I mounted up worked real well last night, got about 8 mi. in
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ProfessorCracker



Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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Location: Taghkanic ny

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone hit the nine hundred nine today? Thoughts on trail conditions for tomorrow?Fatbike? Fatbike w/ studs?
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Tim845



Joined: 02 Sep 2006
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Location: Poughkeepsie

PostPosted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fongs yesterday: this may be the longest best stretch in the 909 right now. However, I'm hopefull next weekend Fongs will be good for laps Rolling Eyes
South of here -everything else- is covered with up to 5".
P3210006a by pedaler845, on Flickr
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BillZekas



Joined: 15 Apr 2009
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Location: West Cornwall, CT

PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That picture of Fong's is so sweet! Cannot wait to ride on dirt again.

If anyone thinks 909 is ride-able by Sunday, I am probably not the only one who'd like to know. Thanks for any intel.
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Tim845



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hiked fongs today and its good. The snowiest spot is the gully half pipe & I can probably ride it. The chute before the rock garden is clear & the garden is rideable snow. Ymmv.
The rest of 909 needs a week, or maybe fatties.
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Forest_biker



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fat Friday After work

Mercury was sort of rideable, but it had plenty of the soft slushy snow that a Fatbike just sinks into. I saw a 29er and he had the same difficulty with the slush/snow.
First Curves of Mercury

First curves of Mercury by forest_biker, on Flickr

Lower Mercury
Lower Mercury by forest_biker, on Flickr

The trail to Bykhead (Taconic side) was passable, but plenty of snow.
I didn't make it far up Bykhead. I turned around maybe 50 feet past the bridge...all snow 5" of slush.

Bykhead near Taconic

Bykhead near Taconic by forest_biker, on Flickr

The roads were ok with the Fatbike, you just need to pick your line.
The melting ice was the best surface to ride on. It has texture to grip and harder than the slush.

Road leading away from Taconic

Road away from Taconic by forest_biker, on Flickr

Looking toward the hill of Bykhead, it was mostly snow. These snowy spots are deep!

Looking towards Bykhead by forest_biker, on Flickr

Mary Murphy was a snowed over.

Mary Murphy by forest_biker, on Flickr

End of Mary Murphy at Road

End of Mary Murhpy by forest_biker, on Flickr

There is a lot more snow still in the woods than you can see from the lot or the road.
Fong's Way maybe fine, and if you went early enough the snow maybe frozen and rideable, but don't expect much yet.
Gaiters and waterproof boots are still a good option if your biking. Laughing
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BillZekas



Joined: 15 Apr 2009
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Location: West Cornwall, CT

PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, guys. Reports greatly appreciated. Here's hoping for next weekend!
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masterofnone



Joined: 26 Mar 2010
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I checked out the Yorktown trails yesterday, I've never been before. Like us they've got some snow down there, maybe more, without a fatbike you would have been pushing through 80% of it. It was much colder and most of the the crusty snow was rideable once I aired down, but occasionally had to push. Exposed singletrack dirt sections were firm, only a couple mushy spots on the doubletrack. The warmer temps this week will likely change everything though.
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masterofnone



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess I should have posted this in the spring conditions thread Confused
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BillZekas



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any more info on 909 besides Fong's?!
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harry



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Location: mill river ma

PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too muddy this weekend would be my thought. Someone came to Bike and Board today and said it wasn't ready. And 1/2" rain tonight.
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BillZekas



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Still optimistic (actually just desperately wanting to ride!) about maybe a Sunday fat ride. Any up to date info would be appreciated. BZ
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ProfessorCracker



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm hoping with the cold weather for sat night, that maybe early sun will be firm enough to test my legs on the now converted to singlespeed Fatbike. $$AP is next weekend!
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harry



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am getting pretty desperate as well. But will probably road ride Sunday. And I don't say that lightly
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Tim845



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alot of trails, Timbuktu for example are soft & last nights .5" of rain didnt help. Fongs Way is still fine. Tomorrow there's enough hilly trails that will make a ride's worth... Doing that @ 9:30.
Roads & snowmobile trails are the worst.
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TriassicDoc
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Joined: 25 Mar 2007
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mercury and Mustang were dry. Bykhed was DRY. Bottom of Beaver looked very moist and still had snow/ice/slush, so I didn't touch it. Also I got cold. Anthill was fine until the bottom. I'm guessing Timbuk2 is fine except for that spot that is always wet in the spring.
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TriassicDoc
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok I have some bad news to report for some of you who have been using the snow, ice, and overall frigid temperatures as an excuse to avoid the pain in your lungs felt during your first couple of spring rides--909 is ready. Most of it is dry. There is no snow (to speak of--a tiny bit in the gut, but you can ride over it with any mtb). Now I know that many of you use another excuse to get out of the first couple of spring rides, but I know that your lawns are not yet long enough to mow. So get out and ride!!!

(I got sun burnt today.) (I wore a short sleeve jersey.)
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rmd0311



Joined: 09 Apr 2015
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Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

PostPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TriassicDoc wrote:
Now I know that many of you use another excuse to get out of the first couple of spring rides, but I know that your lawns are not yet long enough to mow. So get out and ride!!!

(I got sun burnt today.) (I wore a short sleeve jersey.)


I just sold my bike, and waiting for my new one to arrive from bikeway. Is that a good excuse for not riding?
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TriassicDoc
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hm. Doug never rides his mtb, I'm sure he'd lend you his!!! Very Happy
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