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[Dajerseyrat]

I just joined and would like to say hi to all. Im 40 years old and did a ton of mountain biking in the mid to late 90's and took a break for over 15 years...

I just recently dusted off and tuned up my old Cannondale F400 after I found trails right near my house in East Brunswick, that I never knew were here after 10 years down here. (Frost woods) The trails are ok to get in shape and get some practice but are in dire need of some maintenance for sure. I plan on going in there with a chainsaw and weed whacker and cleaning up some of the trails soon.

Within a few weeks of riding these local trails to the tune of about 5-9 miles a day, I went biking with one of my old biking buddies in Mercer County Park. I loved it!! Within a week or so after that I purchased a 2013 Cannondale Scalpel and found 6 mile run. I have rekindled a new love for the sport and dont remember why I ever stopped riding in the first place.

Im getting a great cardio workout while enjoying the outdoors and serenity of the woods. What more can you ask for!! Im glad I made the switch to the dual suspension at my age cause it really takes alot of the beating of the trials for you, and lets you ride longer with less fatigue. Im 275lbs and do 12-14 miles no problem.

 

[pooriggy]

Welcome back, enjoy the kool-aid.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

Welcome back, enjoy the kool-aid.

Thanks..But I dont get the Kool Aid part..Do they give out free Kool Aid on these forums?

 

[Patrick]

the kool-aid flows freely!

welcome to the forum, and welcome back to riding...you'll probably find your story repeated among the readership! (ie me)

We should start a poll on the first upgrade to the scalpel!

Cheers - good to have you.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

the kool-aid flows freely!

welcome to the forum, and welcome back to riding...you'll probably find your story repeated among the readership! (ie me)

We should start a poll on the first upgrade to the scalpel!

Cheers - good to have you.

Thanks!! Considering I was riding a Cannondale F400 with Spin rims and Rock Shock "Indys" from the mid 90's,up until 2 weeks ago the Scalpel is a huge upgrade and dont seem to see any need for improvement yet. I may go tube less, but I have heard arguments from both sides on that one.

 

[Dr Superb]

Welcome! i grew up in EB and my back yard was frost woods.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

Welcome! i grew up in EB and my back yard was frost woods.

Cool, Im right near Old stage so Its my daily 5 mile ride.

 

[Dr Superb]

Nice I used to live off old stage by the quick mart if it's still there

 

[Dajerseyrat]

Nice I used to live off old stage by the quick mart if it's still there

Yes it is.😀

 

[mike_243]

Welcome aboard I see you found six mile... That place is a blast for sure...enjoy the new bike see you on the trails..

 

[walter]

Hello. Your neighborhood is on my normal route on the road bike.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

Hello. Your neighborhood is on my normal route on the road bike.

You ride Bordentown ave to main Street?

 

[Off The Road Again]

Welcome back to the sport!! Friend of mine just picked up a Scalpel '9er - loves it. Travel just a bit North of 6 Mile and you should check out Chimney Rock (Bridgewater), Sourlands (Hillsboro) and Round Valley (Whitehouse). All super fun places, CR being the easiest of the three but definitely a huge step up from 6 Mile. RV isn't too techy, just massive climbing. Sourlands borders ridiculous, but is fun while remaining upright.

 

[Juggernaut]

Welcome🙂. If you're looking for progression, stick Lewis-Morris between six mile and chimney rock. Have fun!


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[Dajerseyrat]

Welcome back to the sport!! Friend of mine just picked up a Scalpel '9er - loves it. Travel just a bit North of 6 Mile and you should check out Chimney Rock (Bridgewater), Sourlands (Hillsboro) and Round Valley (Whitehouse). All super fun places, CR being the easiest of the three but definitely a huge step up from 6 Mile. RV isn't too techy, just massive climbing. Sourlands borders ridiculous, but is fun while remaining upright.

I have been to Chimney rock about 16 years ago, cant recall if I liked it or not. I assume not since I only went once.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

Welcome🙂. If you're looking for progression, stick Lewis-Morris between six mile and chimney rock. Have fun!


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I remember the Patriots Path up there, is it still there?

 

[Off The Road Again]

Welcome🙂. If you're looking for progression, stick Lewis-Morris between six mile and chimney rock. Have fun!


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Yes- And let's not forget about some great progression riding areas a little further north like Deer Park in Allamuchy and Kitatinny in Andover, both really fun and both have the aerobic qualities of LM and an introduction to the rocks you'll see at CR.
Good to hear you're back out riding again. PM me if you ever want to explore any of these parks mentioned- I ride them all and know them pretty well, at least well enough to get a good flow and not get lost anyways.

 

[Juggernaut]

I remember the Patriots Path up there, is it still there?

Yep, and quite a bit more.....

 

[walter]

You ride Bordentown ave to main Street?

I try to avoid Bordentown for the most part. Usually I cut up through Sayreville and South River, through Milltown or EB then Jamesburg up into Spotswood and back home.