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on: April 02, 2013, 04:06:17 PM
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csm
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Hello, looking at a multi-surface ride from The Harrisburg area sometime this spring. Anybody ridden out there?
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Topic Name: Michaux state forest in Pennsylvania
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Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 09:08:48 AM
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jhl99
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 09:08:48 AM » |
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Michaux is a good destination and a good place ride... solid, eastern style single track (roots and rocks) with forest road alternatives.
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Reply #2 on: April 04, 2013, 07:11:45 PM
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Crash
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2013, 07:11:45 PM » |
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Michaux is great. They have a mtn bike race there. The Piney Mtn. Rd. runs along the ridge. Watch out for hunting season.
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Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 03:11:14 PM
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csm
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 03:11:14 PM » |
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I think the only game in is spring gobbler at the moment. I've ridden out there many moons ago.
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Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 09:40:08 AM
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jhl99
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Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 03:25:35 PM
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jbphilly
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 03:25:35 PM » |
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I think I may have seen a post of yours about this over on MTBR...anyway, I'd still be potentially interested if a trip like this happens, as it seems like I can take my bike on Greyhound from Philly to Harrisburg and back.
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Reply #6 on: May 06, 2013, 04:20:09 PM
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csm
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2013, 04:20:09 PM » |
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Yes I'm over there also. Pick some weekends and see what we can figure out.
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Reply #7 on: June 15, 2015, 08:16:05 PM
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csm
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2015, 08:16:05 PM » |
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Reviving this... Anybody up for a trip this summer?
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Reply #8 on: July 10, 2015, 05:59:53 AM
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honkonbobo
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2015, 05:59:53 AM » |
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i am interested in something late sept or oct if anyone is considering a fall trip.
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Reply #9 on: July 10, 2015, 11:10:29 AM
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John G
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2015, 11:10:29 AM » |
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I would also be available anytime 19-27 Sept.
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Reply #10 on: July 16, 2015, 05:31:41 PM
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Mpharris
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2015, 05:31:41 PM » |
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I would be interested as well. Coming from Lancaster area.
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Reply #11 on: July 28, 2015, 08:40:07 PM
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csm
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2015, 08:40:07 PM » |
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Late September could wrk for me.
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Reply #12 on: July 31, 2015, 07:04:31 AM
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Ganaram
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2015, 07:04:31 AM » |
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Are any specs of the proposed ride fleshed out yet? - wondering about total distance, mileage per day, etc.
I am thinking about doing some endurance races in 2016 and would like to get my bike rig dialed in, not to mention the fact I need to somehow get a couple years of trying in over the next few months.
If there are any riders out there in central pa who want to do some endurance training, let me know - I've been thinking about doing a ride that ties together the abandoned railway that runs along the western valley side of blue mtn, swatty st park and the creek trails/old rds, Indian town gap, goldmine Rd climb, etc.
I will plan it out and post the route details.
I'm not envisioning a killer pace, as for now im just trying to get my legs back and see if I still remember how to keep a bike uprite on a trail (I am a 50ish former endurance/adv. racer, a bit out of shape)
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Reply #13 on: July 31, 2015, 08:19:10 AM
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honkonbobo
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2015, 08:19:10 AM » |
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Are any specs of the proposed ride fleshed out yet? - wondering about total distance, mileage per day, etc. i expressed interest but was hoping someone would propose a route (and date) i could look at and decide if i could make the trip down. i discovered the drive is a lot longer than i remember from last time i was in central PA. something with a good amount of single track and at least a couple nights would make it worth it. i don't mean to avoid the planning work but i have zero local knowledge although i have ridden in the area a couple times (never michaux specifically). just thought it sounded interesting. if anyone wants to do a route up in MI i got that one covered. |
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Reply #14 on: August 01, 2015, 07:29:46 AM
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csm
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« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2015, 07:29:46 AM » |
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I've looked at some routes and trails online but haven't seen anything specific or solid that I would use. This would be basically my dirt bike pack ride ever... I've toured and what not and ride a good bit but nothing quite like this. I'm half thinking of just riding out there and following some trails and see when I end up. I don't have any specific bike packing bags just panniers and a back pack. I have gear from backpacking and figure most of that should work.
As I ponder this trip.... My biggest question at the moment is tent or hammock.
I subscribe to the "adventures suck when you're having them" mantra at times. Plus, If it really sucks, I can always go set up a camp site at Pine Grove State Park and use it as a base camp of sorts for riding out there.
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