ZIPP2001

Well it's been almost a year since my last visit to the Cheshire Rail Trail, but this visit was with Ed. We got out a little later than expected, a little past 4pm and went to Troy and back. I know I'll visit this with my wife in a few weeks because this is her type of trail riding. A very nice trail with some nice scenery throughout.

rumrunn6

that's my speed too. it's on my list. I'm hoping to get out there, now that summer activities are fading

ZIPP2001

Give me a buzz if you get up this way and if I'm around and your up for company I'd roll out with you.

trailangel

Drop the "Dick's" POV

rumrunn6

I would dig that. I stink at hooking up w/ ppl but I know I want to ride this trail. maybe 9/21 or after ...

rumrunn6

only thing my calendar for Sat 9/21 is in the evening & the weather looks promising. I stink at hooking up w/ ppl to ride. haven't been on a bike in approx 30 days. blah blah blah. you got a gps address for parking? you interested in riding there again Saturday?

ZIPP2001

I'm always up for a ride, and hey I haven't been real active on the bike much because of back issues. There is no real parking lot just an area at the start of the trail. It's right off route 12 at the MA/NH boarder (State Line Circle) on your left right when you enter into NH from Winchendon.

Just let me know what time you want to ride, and I'll meet you at the end of State Line Circle.

rumrunn6

works for me got a cpl options for my GPS

& Trail Link always does a nice job. a simple registration lets one see maps & read directions etc

https://www.traillink.com/trail/ches...h-rail-trail)/

Trail Finder seems good too

https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/...nal-rail-trail

rumrunn6

thinking mountain bike w tires pumped harder than softer, but I have a hybrid that's faster. dunno conditions between Troy & Keene if you want to go that far. when I tried Ashuelot from Hinsdale to Keene it was an all day round trip event on the MTB but that was a rougher trail (that took 2 attempts) https://www.bikeforums.net/northeast...l-trail-2.html

can't trust Google's optimism for times, says it's only 1.5 hrs by bike. also says if we started in Keene it would be downhill going back? I'd have to research the start in Keene, cuz Ashuelot is also there. if they share a start it would be inconvenient to get on the wrong trail south!




for a 1st ride together, maybe we should keep it simple & modest?

ZIPP2001

We can keep it simple and like I did with Ed was see how we feel when we hit the old Fitzwilliam train station (half way point), and if we feel good then head up to the old train station in Troy. It's a little over 10 miles to Troy so it's about 21 miles total if we do an out and back. I would go with the mtb because we will run into a good little section that is muddy.

rumrunn6

sounds good

ZIPP2001

What time do you want to meet at the trail start ?

rumrunn6

9am OK?

ZIPP2001

Works for me ! see you there and if something changes just call my cell phon. I'll edit out my phone number once I see you like this post.

rumrunn6

cant like from phone at nite job now sent you txt that’s my # - you know BF members can send PMs

rumrunn6

Thanks for the ride. Fun riding with such a strong athlete, really got me outside my comfort zone & I’m honored by the invite. Good quality trail & scenic!



Fun to see Mt Monadnock - bike is resting comfortably after earning it’s keep & after a wash for the mud



If these phone pics are too big I’ll edit them smaller

ZIPP2001

It was a blast finally meeting you and riding with you, and dang your bike is already clean (lol).

rumrunn6

thanks for posting up the vid! & that 7 minute mark shows the sketchy fast descent