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robdamanii
08-07-2006, 10:36 AM
I trucked over to Stewart with BB32 and Dogwonder for a little somethin somethin on Saturday. Actually, the DH40 race course was set up, so we rode a bunch of that (that had to be one hell of a brutal race, btw).

We came in on Barron Road, and immediately hit up one of our regular trails (frequent RR watchers may recognize this spot). Dogwonder was off to a strong start while it took BB and I a bit to get on our game.

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/dw1.jpg

We ran into one of the furthest stretches of the DH40 trail, and we decided to ride that for a while. Nice course design, lots of interesting features to it. One of the interesting features were the chutes that dropped you onto or across the roads.

BB32 in one of the chutes:
http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/bb1.jpg

DW takes the other line in the same chute.
http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/dw2.jpg

While packing the camera in, another group of riders showed up, following the same trail. We chatted for a while and then moved on.

After another 2 miles or so, we climbed up the left side of this outcropping. Someone aptly pointed out that it would be fun to blow off of this onto the nice transition. DW was the first one to give it a go.

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/dwseq.jpg

BB got some wicked air on it, but the picture just doesn't show it as well as she nailed it.

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/bb2.jpg

And Dr. BigAir strikes again:
http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/r1.jpg
http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/r2.jpg

After playing for a bit, we continued on the DH trail, and eventually popped out onto the road. On that road, we found the group we'd previously run into, looking for a chain tool to fix a busted chain. After fiddling with several chain tools and not having any master links (fvcking 9 speed chain) we got it fixed for them and headed off. I stopped to pick up a few more pics after that:

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/dw3.jpg

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/bb3.jpg

At this point, we decided to head back to the car after about 10 miles, and on one of the last rough climbs of the day, the mechanical gremlins struck again. Yes, that was once one chain.

http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/dw4.jpg

And there was no post ride party foul this time. DW deserves a gold for the excellent vermont brew that finished the ride off.
http://epsychoman.com/pics/stewart%2085/group.jpg

Great day, great ride. Sometime soon it would be nice to get a bunch of monkeys down there for some thrills.
MMcG
08-07-2006, 10:48 AM
Nice!
Alfred
08-07-2006, 10:49 AM
Nice stuff.
dogwonder
08-07-2006, 11:19 AM
Great write up Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking as we were fixing the first chain that it would be just my luck that I would donate my last master link and then go and bust my chain. Thank God the master link didn't work!

I second the idea it would be cool to have others hit the area. I'm almost at the point where I only get lost a little bit. I'm sure there is a lot more to offer and then we could hit the Newburgh waterfront (or the Otter) for post ride food / beverages.
splat
08-07-2006, 12:09 PM
Breaking the chain in 2 places ! that is impressive!


Good write up Rob! :thumb:
bluebug32
08-07-2006, 01:25 PM
#È?$_?ogwonder]Great write up Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking as we were fixing the first chain that it would be just my luck that I would donate my last master link and then go and bust my chain. Thank God the master link didn't work!

I second the idea it would be cool to have others hit the area. I'm almost at the point where I only get lost a little bit. I'm sure there is a lot more to offer and then we could hit the Newburgh waterfront (or the Otter) for post ride food / beverages.[/QUOTE]

Awesome! I'm starting to learn it too.

We went out to the Otter and were dead tired when we got back. Too tired to even drink there :(
jacksonpt
08-07-2006, 01:27 PM
Nice pics - I miss that place.
robdamanii
08-07-2006, 01:30 PM
Great write up Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking as we were fixing the first chain that it would be just my luck that I would donate my last master link and then go and bust my chain. Thank God the master link didn't work!

I second the idea it would be cool to have others hit the area. I'm almost at the point where I only get lost a little bit. I'm sure there is a lot more to offer and then we could hit the Newburgh waterfront (or the Otter) for post ride food / beverages.

Problem solved. I picked up a master link at Darkhorse that afternoon and put the chain from the now stripped nrs in my pack, with a second masterlink on that.

Now I just need to keep my shock pump in there for your rear shock and I'm almost a rolling toolbox.
Quo Fan
08-07-2006, 05:07 PM
Sweet looking trails. Nice write up.
McGRP01
08-07-2006, 06:21 PM
Nice job guys!! We thought of y'all today as we drove past the Stewart exit on the way to Diablo! :D
MMcG
08-07-2006, 07:36 PM
Nice job guys!! We thought of y'all today as we drove past the Stewart exit on the way to Diablo! :D


When do we get to see the Diablo ride report and pics??:clue:
bluebug32
08-07-2006, 08:00 PM
Nice job guys!! We thought of y'all today as we drove past the Stewart exit on the way to Diablo! :D

You should have stopped for a beer!
hooples3
08-07-2006, 08:29 PM
cool write up Rob... I have to head up there again soon...
and... you guys need to come to NJ for some fun stuff
robdamanii
08-08-2006, 06:04 PM
cool write up Rob... I have to head up there again soon...
and... you guys need to come to NJ for some fun stuff

It would rock to get down there. We'll get there soon!
bluebug32
08-08-2006, 06:57 PM
you guys need to come to NJ for some fun stuff

Fun...NJ?? Interesting to have the two in the same sentence. Have you been to Allamuchy?
robdamanii
08-08-2006, 07:29 PM
Ok, now with the addition of a chain, more links, the shock pump and an leatherman tool, my pack weighs more than The Jan's anaconda meat.
chuffer
08-11-2006, 07:40 AM
dumb question:

'Stewart' as in Stewart Airport in Orange County NY?

Nice pics, btw.
robdamanii
08-11-2006, 07:44 AM
dumb question:

'Stewart' as in Stewart Airport in Orange County NY?

Nice pics, btw.

Indeed. Stewart Buffer Zone.
chuffer
08-11-2006, 08:38 AM
Rad. I used to ride the MTA trails as the kid...where and what is the Buffer Zone? I still visit Newburgh every now and then with my bike.

edit. never mind the 'what' part of the question...it is pretty clear from the name.
robdamanii
08-11-2006, 08:45 AM
Buffer zone is the area that the government took via eminent domain in the 70s. It's become a state forest MUA with loads of singletrack trails. It rocks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_International_Airport
stosh
08-14-2006, 09:53 AM
I'm so sad reading this thread....
robdamanii
08-14-2006, 12:00 PM
I'm so sad reading this thread....

Why is that?