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Post by marshall on Jun 12, 2009 8:58:49 GMT -5
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Post by Tim on Jul 15, 2009 19:01:20 GMT -5
What is this trail like ? i suppose I could research it but I'd rather get the opinion of those who ride it
Are the options as far as technicality ?
terrain, etc ?
I don't mind climbing as long as it's not constant long inclines.
Just weighing my ops.
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Post by Eric on Jul 16, 2009 14:57:58 GMT -5
Plenty of climbing compared to anything down that way. Overall not very technical, but I would not call it boring.
Have you ever rode Valley Branch, Gnawbone or Youngs Creek? That is the closest terrain that I know in Indiana. Several Fire lane sections, but not overly used so it is closer to single track then a wide road.
Longer hills then Scales. 1500 ft of elevation gain per lap. Brown County is easy.
The outer loop is 10 miles, but it feels much longer. All of the re-routes done over the last couple of years have made it more enjoyable, but still not easy.
I would be more then happy to lead a guided tour if anyone wants to check it out. But my next few weekends are busy.
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Post by Eric on Jul 16, 2009 15:01:29 GMT -5
Not to scare you off, but lots of Dino racers don't race there more then one time because it is the hardest race of the year.
I rode my single speed 30 miles at Scales the other week. I am normally spent after one lap at Ferdinand if I am on the SS.
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Post by Eric on Jul 16, 2009 15:04:09 GMT -5
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Post by ricdix on Jul 17, 2009 12:39:09 GMT -5
Tim, Eric's description is exactly what I remember. Some sections I loved... others not so much. Its worth the drive to experience it for yourself and form your own opinion. Temps will be cool this weekend. It might be a good time to test those climbing legs.
Eric, Is there a preferred direction or does it flow about the same either way? (I rode it clockwise)
I cant imagine riding it on a SS.... your a beast. By the way, nice bell. Ha.
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Post by Eric on Jul 20, 2009 9:47:28 GMT -5
Typically everyone rides clockwise. I have done both.
If it has been more then a year since you rode there, you really need to head back out. The re-routes have added so much more to this place. Still not what I would call easy, but we don't want that.
Yea, it is not easy on the SS. I don't climb everything yet
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Post by squashboy on Jul 21, 2009 11:52:40 GMT -5
As I indicated in my introduction post, I ride at the Ferdinand forest regularly. Typically 2-3 times per week but I am normally riding in the evenings. I save the weekends for the places farther away from me. My schedule fluctuates the majority of the week ecspecially with the arrival of my son but I would like to keep 6pm eastern time each wednesday as a "set time" to ride - weather permitting. If it changes from week to week it is too hard for people to keep up. So if you can make it any wednesday at 6pm, I should be there. I normally ride the full 10 mile loop from the trail head just down the hill from the entrance to the park, but mix up directions from time to time to keep it interesting.
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Post by kylekirkman on Jul 23, 2009 23:40:56 GMT -5
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Post by Eric on Aug 6, 2009 13:31:54 GMT -5
Thursday nights 5:30 - meet just down from the fire tower
No biker left behind
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Post by Tim on Aug 11, 2009 16:33:04 GMT -5
Scene: Tim enters with a large fly swatter and a threatening look on his face  I have moved some posts over here from the intro board. I currently have no way to do it other than copy the text, sorry. ERIC: Thursday nights at Ferdinand 5:30 These rides will continue until we run out of day light. __________________________________________________________ WOLVENBORN: I will definitely try to make one of those Eric. I sometimes have to play it by ear due to these intense workouts I do...my legs are sometimes shot by the end of the day. But I could probably still make a couple miles....no way I could do them all. haha. I'd be the slow guy for sure. But it would probably help immensely if I could have someone there helping me with the more technical aspects of MB'ing. SQUASHBOY: Bryce, I ride at the Forest 2-3 times per week. I am normally out there on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:45pm. On these days I start by the two oaks at the bottom of the hill from the main entrance. I am planning on riding with eric on Thursdays too. Let me know if you are itching for a ride in the woods and I will gladly go if I don't have a prior commitment. email : squashboy79@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________ |
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Post by Tim on Aug 25, 2009 21:19:06 GMT -5
gonna be up this way in september and might hit this trail. I may not be worthy of the climbs, but I'll give it a shot.
need all the info I can get.
What to expect, etc...
how far from Lincoln State Park?
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Post by Eric on Aug 26, 2009 7:22:08 GMT -5
Expect longer climbs then Scales
Expect less roots
a map goes a long way and ride clockwise
Let me know when you go and I will try to give you a guided tour.
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Post by Tim on Aug 26, 2009 9:59:30 GMT -5
Are they huge elevation climbs. I trying to visualise it. Are they gradual or just flat out brutal strait up hillers? If you have any photos I would love to see them. Also, is there a good better best map or is the dnr map about it? Thanks Eric.
Edit: (even more questions)
Did some research.... 20 miles from lincoln.
Can you access the trail where fox hollow and south ridge intersect at the road ?
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Post by squashboy on Aug 26, 2009 14:34:24 GMT -5
Hey Tim,
If you give me a heads up, I would be more than happy to meet you as well. I normally start at the trail head just down the hill from the main entrance to the park. The entrance to foxey hollow is just across the road from the small gravel parking area there. If you ride the loop back around you will finish at the same spot ending with the southridge trail last. It is easier overall to ride the loop clockwise. If you go counter clockwise there will be some hills that are VERY difficult. There is one long climb with a rock drop at the top that I haven't been able to climb in its entirety yet when going ccw. I have been able to plant my front tire on the rock at the very top and run out of gas there everytime. The other advantage to starting with foxey is that you are at a low point in the trail so you won't be ending the ride with a big climb like you would if you picked the trail up at the firetower. The map the dnr has is accurate and sufficient. I don't know of any others available. It is pretty straight forward if you ride the outer loop vs. doing half of it. If you take the shortcut to do half the loop it can be a little confusing. Another suggestion for you would be to ride across the lake dam to pick up the beginning of the southridge trail. When you come out of the woods at the end of the twin lakes trail simply ride the road for 1/4 mile and go across the dam. There is a small camp area you will ride through and continue up the firelane. Just after you find the firelane you will have a choice on how you begin the southridge trail. If you take the first right the trail will begin with one of the hardest climb out there. If you would like to bypass that hill simply stay on the firelane for another 200 yards or so and take the next right off the firelane and into the woods. Like I said, I would love to show you the loop, just let me know when you will be in the area. PS. Be ready to pedal! ; )
my cell is 812-453-6168
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