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what are intermediate or hardcore beginning mountain biking trails in Conneticut???
Answer
There are many inexpensive CT Guides to Mt Bike Trails at all Bike Shops, some list the entire state and some certain areas but all are under $20. Some really good intermediate-hard core trails are:
*Bluff Point (Groton, CT): This is actaully rated from beginner (fire road trail type loop) to all the ITMD-HDCORE trails in between the road/loop; its plenty of single track and some really great downhill with drop-offs. Mystic Cycle Centre Bike Shop holds thie annual Halloween Night Ride here throughout the single track area. Its worth a day to start out on the loop and progress throughout the day into more difficult; we regularly use the beginner loop as a warm-up.
*Cockaponsett State Park (Hamden, CT): There are hundreds of miles of trails throughout this state park, ranging all levels. One of my favorite Intermediate-Advanced Trails is in the southern area of the park which lasts approximately 15-20 miles and will take all day. This trail ranges from Intermediate (60%) to Advanced (30%) to OMG I'm Not Doing that (10%) plus everywhere you go is very scenic!
*Waterford Country School/Miller's Pond (Waterford - Montville, CT): This trail is somewhat difficult to enter since some of it spans over private property but well worth it. Alot of the trails were previousely used by the New London Off-Road Motorcycle Club, but all their hill-climbs are awesome Mt Biking downhills! The best place to park is at a variety of parking lots on Waterford Country School property (very biker friendly alternative school for wayward youth). The 20 mile single track mountain trails (Intermediate) pass thru many baby-head (rock) fields, water-crossings, and tree crossings and jumps but the end is where this trail turns crazy with the last few miles are a never-ending downhill extravaganza; the all-gravel fire road turns very steep and completely loose leading from one downhill switchback to another then leads to one of the best pole-lines with jumps over 4 feet and tight turns with barely enough room to land and turn! If you live in CT or RI and haven't been here you need to go!
*RT 184/Gungywamp Road (Groton, CT): Almost nearly across from where these two roads meet is a small Family-Funded Park with a small dirt parking lot off RT 184 that accomodates about 15 cars. A short mild ride of a mile or two will lead to a very fast-moving single track trail of about 8-9 miles, mostly Intermediate with a few Advanced area (INTMD 85%, ADV 15%) but the best part is the speed throughout this loop. I literally used this as a training loop to increase speed and skill doing several loops even after work during the week.
*Pachoag Pond Trails (Voluntown, CT): These trails have everythign from Beginner thru Advanced, you can always find new trails there and exploration is half the fun!
There are many inexpensive CT Guides to Mt Bike Trails at all Bike Shops, some list the entire state and some certain areas but all are under $20. Some really good intermediate-hard core trails are:
*Bluff Point (Groton, CT): This is actaully rated from beginner (fire road trail type loop) to all the ITMD-HDCORE trails in between the road/loop; its plenty of single track and some really great downhill with drop-offs. Mystic Cycle Centre Bike Shop holds thie annual Halloween Night Ride here throughout the single track area. Its worth a day to start out on the loop and progress throughout the day into more difficult; we regularly use the beginner loop as a warm-up.
*Cockaponsett State Park (Hamden, CT): There are hundreds of miles of trails throughout this state park, ranging all levels. One of my favorite Intermediate-Advanced Trails is in the southern area of the park which lasts approximately 15-20 miles and will take all day. This trail ranges from Intermediate (60%) to Advanced (30%) to OMG I'm Not Doing that (10%) plus everywhere you go is very scenic!
*Waterford Country School/Miller's Pond (Waterford - Montville, CT): This trail is somewhat difficult to enter since some of it spans over private property but well worth it. Alot of the trails were previousely used by the New London Off-Road Motorcycle Club, but all their hill-climbs are awesome Mt Biking downhills! The best place to park is at a variety of parking lots on Waterford Country School property (very biker friendly alternative school for wayward youth). The 20 mile single track mountain trails (Intermediate) pass thru many baby-head (rock) fields, water-crossings, and tree crossings and jumps but the end is where this trail turns crazy with the last few miles are a never-ending downhill extravaganza; the all-gravel fire road turns very steep and completely loose leading from one downhill switchback to another then leads to one of the best pole-lines with jumps over 4 feet and tight turns with barely enough room to land and turn! If you live in CT or RI and haven't been here you need to go!
*RT 184/Gungywamp Road (Groton, CT): Almost nearly across from where these two roads meet is a small Family-Funded Park with a small dirt parking lot off RT 184 that accomodates about 15 cars. A short mild ride of a mile or two will lead to a very fast-moving single track trail of about 8-9 miles, mostly Intermediate with a few Advanced area (INTMD 85%, ADV 15%) but the best part is the speed throughout this loop. I literally used this as a training loop to increase speed and skill doing several loops even after work during the week.
*Pachoag Pond Trails (Voluntown, CT): These trails have everythign from Beginner thru Advanced, you can always find new trails there and exploration is half the fun!
downhill mountain biking armour?
Q. hi guys/gals,
i have started mountain biking, downhill mostly, but im struggling to find body armour, i have a full face helmet, sixsixone full comp II
o'neal knee/shin pads and 661elbow pads but i need cheap body armour.
i would like it preferably under £40 and i need youth armour (xl) i am 13. i have been looking at :
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24007 (but i think it could be too big)
and
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24008
thanks in advance.
i have started mountain biking, downhill mostly, but im struggling to find body armour, i have a full face helmet, sixsixone full comp II
o'neal knee/shin pads and 661elbow pads but i need cheap body armour.
i would like it preferably under £40 and i need youth armour (xl) i am 13. i have been looking at :
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24007 (but i think it could be too big)
and
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24008
thanks in advance.
Answer
You are going to grow, so armor that is a little big won't hurt, cause it will last a few seasons. I'd go with the chest protector because it has more shoulder protection. These are both soft foam roost protectors (rocks kicked at you from the rear wheel of a dirt bike) so not really body armor.
Talk to your folks about getting the pressure suit, it has protection for your back, chest, arms and shoulders. I use one for dirt biking and mtn biking at the ski hill, I really like the shirt aspect because the elbow pads don't move around on ya it breathes well and is pretty comfortable.
You are going to grow, so armor that is a little big won't hurt, cause it will last a few seasons. I'd go with the chest protector because it has more shoulder protection. These are both soft foam roost protectors (rocks kicked at you from the rear wheel of a dirt bike) so not really body armor.
Talk to your folks about getting the pressure suit, it has protection for your back, chest, arms and shoulders. I use one for dirt biking and mtn biking at the ski hill, I really like the shirt aspect because the elbow pads don't move around on ya it breathes well and is pretty comfortable.
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