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Old 11-13-21, 04:54 PM
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I had to come back !

A couple weeks age I checked out a trail network that is about a five minute drive from where I work. I had so much fun that I wanted to get back out before my riding season comes to an end. The month of December means working seven days a week 12 to 14 hour days. It just gets crazy during the Christmas season and getting part-time help has been very hard to line up this year. So let's take advantage of a nice day and roll out for a ride before it gets dark. I went out to explore some trails that I didn't hit on my first visit, and just had a blast again out here. I can see this becoming a regular area next year and will be eager to see how the winter snow riding is out here.
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Originally Posted by ZIPP2001
A couple weeks age I checked out a trail network that is about a five minute drive from where I work. I had so much fun that I wanted to get back out before my riding season comes to an end. The month of December means working seven days a week 12 to 14 hour days. It just gets crazy during the Christmas season and getting part-time help has been very hard to line up this year.
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So cool, thanks for posting. Is your camera on a chest strap? Seems footage is lower than a helmet camera would shoot, just wondering. You're lucky to have paths like that.
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.............................. I can see this becoming a regular area next year and will be eager to see how the winter snow riding is out here.
Probably not as good as XC skiing. The uphill sections will be super interesting with snow on the ground.
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Originally Posted by Champlaincycler
So cool, thanks for posting. Is your camera on a chest strap? Seems footage is lower than a helmet camera would shoot, just wondering. You're lucky to have paths like that.
Thanks ! I am using a chest mount camera and these trails have been a great find for me.
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Originally Posted by ZIPP2001
A couple weeks age I checked out a trail network that is about a five minute drive from where I work. I had so much fun that I wanted to get back out before my riding season comes to an end. The month of December means working seven days a week 12 to 14 hour days. It just gets crazy during the Christmas season and getting part-time help has been very hard to line up this year. So let's take advantage of a nice day and roll out for a ride before it gets dark. I went out to explore some trails that I didn't hit on my first visit, and just had a blast again out here. I can see this becoming a regular area next year and will be eager to see how the winter snow riding is out here.
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what a great state for mountain bikes, right?
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
what a great state for mountain bikes, right?
Lots of hidden gems out there if you just look for them offering a nice mix of trails.
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