Easy ride in the woods - Sat 2/25 - Cancelled

[ahamilton]

Kinda windy out there, and I'm still recovering from a nasty cold, so I was wondering if anyone wanted to go for a wind-protected ride in the woods. Would prefer something non-technical, like fire roads, so I can maintain a steady (but moderate) effort level. Anyone who's willing to do a ride like this know of a good location? I can start pretty much anytime after 10:00, and I'm willing to drive to start location if it's within reasonable distance from Sudbury.

[michaelcole]

Tough for your effort to be steady in the woods. Little hills and technical spots require variable efforts. The bigger problem is with the mud. Trails will be really soft and fragile after the downpour last night. Narrow cross tires will make the trail damage even worse. You really shouldn't ride anyplace today unless the trails are really rocky or unless they drain exceptionally well.

I'd love to ride with you but the only places I can think of that would support a ride today would not be very cross bike friendly.

If you are really committed, there are a lot of gentle trails in the area just west of Walden Pond but I don't know them and I expect you will find them pretty soft. Try not to do any damage.

[ahamilton]

Michael, thanks for the reminder about the soft ground due to the rain. Getting spoiled by this winter's lack of precip. I am canceling this ride and will get out on the road tomorrow.

[michaelcole]

Another location suggestion. Junction of 126 and 20 At the north east corner of the intersection. Trail heads east from there along the old rail bed. Good cross bike terrain.
You can see it pretty well on satellite view of google maps.