Dickerson Mine Preserve Conditions
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3MTA3
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We actually just rode there last night even after all of the rain earlier in the week and conditions were perfect.
Show up at Marty’s Randolph for the 6pm group ride. Fun group(s).
Here’s a loop that hits most of the park. We typically park at the Black River Barn and then hit it for burgers and brews after the ride.
https://strava.app.link/GYYFTu0zmBb
Bikeworks
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What days are they on? It's about a 90 minute commute for me around that time of day. Requested you on Strava, btw.
I see the Strava. Wednesday nights, 6pm all year. Burgers after at the shop. They do want riders to be a member of the Marty's Club, but I'm sure if you just showed up once it would be fine. More than once best to sign up.
iman29
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@Bikeworks
yes membership in Marty's Cycle Club is required but for your first "try before you buy" ride it should be fine. if work doesn't mess me up i will be there tonight.
suggest to arrive a little early and introduce yourself around. Im usually in the 2nd group which does a more moderate pace and a little more regrouping.
p.s. I grew up in Staten Island so Im sure we can share some "who do you know" stories ;-)
yes membership in Marty's Cycle Club is required but for your first "try before you buy" ride it should be fine. if work doesn't mess me up i will be there tonight.
suggest to arrive a little early and introduce yourself around. Im usually in the 2nd group which does a more moderate pace and a little more regrouping.
p.s. I grew up in Staten Island so Im sure we can share some "who do you know" stories ;-)
Orange is super rocky technical - recommend riding it downhill direction. All other trails are pretty moderate - less tech than Chimney Rock in my opinion. Marty's Trail has the skills areas with berms, jumps, drops, etc. Follow trailforks - pretty small area with trails close together so can't really get lost.
iman29
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you have clearly not ridden with me ;-)
Bikeworks
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So I went there late this morning, got a good sense of the place, really liked it. Ended up bailing earlier than I wanted because my AXS dropper was sagging, so looking like I'll be off that bike for a bit. Went to Marty's to see if it was something they could fix, no dice.
For the $20 I'm fine with registering even if I only go once! Supports a great trail network and shop.
iman29
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Bummer but glad you got a ride in. Hope it gets fixed soon.
For anyone else the trail conditions are basically perfect even Red down by the creek crossings wasn’t even really wet.
iman29
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Bikeworks
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Hit it for the second time today, really enjoyed it! Everything was pretty clear. Only issue I had was the first RH berm heading towards Marty's;(?) dirt there was very loose and I spilled out. Rest of the berms were very good.
I firmed up this log roll heading up the hill towards White(?). Added some staking to prevent it from washing out the next rain.
Came across this downed tree up towards the top, not sure what trail (I'm still getting acquainted with them). Silky made short work of it.
I firmed up this log roll heading up the hill towards White(?). Added some staking to prevent it from washing out the next rain.
Came across this downed tree up towards the top, not sure what trail (I'm still getting acquainted with them). Silky made short work of it.
Thanks for taking care of that skinny tree on yellow. That was a major flow breaker.