harold parker, 13Apr06

[narlus]

the local spot is just down the road from work, and i've been riding this place for a long time, as it's really close to my home too. since the days are longer and weather's nicer, a few of us from spin class have decided to ditch thursday's class in favor of some riding which is actually fun. this week we decided to do the newer s-track in HP, also known as the 'unibomber' (http://www.nsnemba.org/YearInReview2005.htm#Unabomber).

http://www.nsnemba.org/images/UnabomberMap.jpg

although there are no climbs of note, this is a massively fun section of trail riding...it's got twists and turns, embedded rocks galore, and enough short but steep ups to test your line choice and leg strength. last night was an amazing time for riding; we'd been hit w/ a t-storm/hail storm about an hour before we started riding, and the ground was nice and tacky (though there were some slick roots remaining). i really wished i'd brought my camera, as the lighting was amazing, esp around salem pond. anyway, these sorts of threads are a bit boring w/ no photo evidence as accompaniment, so i'll cut it short.

next week the camera will be in the pack.

[I Are Baboon]

I've heard lots of good things about that place and have seen some very nice pictures. :)

Berkshire_rider owes me a tour of that place.

[narlus]

you can string together a ~20 mile loop of 99% singletrack riding. it's solid, and i can't stress how good the new trails are. *really* fun stuff.

[SpK]

That new trail you point out on the map has been called the Chowda Trail (Chowder for you non-New Englanders) as of late due to a rather unfortunate after work ride involving the dispensing of a lunch of fish chowder on the side of the trail. Its far from an official name but we're campaigning for it...

Here is the thread...

http://www.ragemtb.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1807&highlight=chowda

[Polandspring88]

Isn't Harold Parker right up in Andover? I'll have to swing up as that is only about 20 minutes from my house. How are the rocks, is it hardtail friendly?

[splat]

Uni-bomber !!! FUN!!!

I've heard lots of good things about that place and have seen some very nice pictures. :)

Berkshire_rider owes me a tour of that place.

Berkshire _rider ????????? I don't think so! Try JustBill, Bill has created a bunch of those trails ( I Know had a lot to do with Unibomber )

[skinny mike]

Uni-bomber !!! FUN!!!



Berkshire _rider ????????? I don't think so! Try JustBill, Bill has created a bunch of those trails ( I Know had a lot to do with Unibomber )
whatever happened to bill? i havent heard from him in a long time. although the last i did hear of him was that he got a new job that seemed to be a bit more secure than his last one so hopefully he is doing well.

[splat]

Here is justBill in HP , I know we were on this trail just before we got on Uni bomber

http://www.nemba.org/NEMBAforum/attachments/img_9055.jpg

[berkshire_rider]

Berkshire_rider owes me a tour of that place.

Berkshire _rider ????????? I don't think so! Try JustBill, Bill has created a bunch of those trails ( I Know had a lot to do with Unibomber )

:stupid:

HP is almost up to Andover. I've only ridden there once. I think I owe you a tour of Douglas State Forest, Not Harold Parker. :) :clue: :think:

[splat]

I think I owe you a tour of Douglas State Forest, Not Harold Parker. :) :clue: :think:

:think: maybe he'd be interested in joining us for the DR challage ride in Douglas ? :devil: and you know a trip to the Tri-State marker will be required.

[I Are Baboon]

:stupid:

HP is almost up to Andover. I've only ridden there once. I think I owe you a tour of Douglas State Forest, Not Harold Parker. :) :clue: :think:

Yeah, that's it. :)

:D

[McGRP01]

Narlus, is HP near/in Andover? I think I've ridden there. If I'm thinking of the same place, it's really cool. :thumb:

[skinny mike]

Narlus, is HP near/in Andover? I think I've ridden there. If I'm thinking of the same place, it's really cool. :thumb:
yeah its in andover. which is kind of funny because its across town from me and yet i barely ride there.