DAGMTB
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« on: March 24, 2008, 01:39:55 PM » |
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Are there organized rides on the weekends or does everyone pretty much do their own thing? I think I'll have time Sunday this week to get in my first ride of the season and Im sure my wife would feel better about me having a first ride if I was with others 
Also, where does everyone park at Wiss? Ive read bad htings about parking at Valley Green, would Livezy make more sense to park at (if you can park there). I am coming from Merion Station.
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2008, 03:21:09 PM » |
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There will definately be Sunday rides, kitchens lane is a good place to park because there is a bridge near there if you need to cross-over quickly, parking depends upon time of day and weather of course.
What kind of bike are you riding?
How long have you been ridin the trail of the Wiss?
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2008, 03:58:33 PM » |
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You will not have any security issues at Valley Green lots, especially on the weekend. The lot up Valley Green road towards Chestnut Hill has had some break ins, but you won't be able to access that coming from Rox side. Definitely don't park on Bells Mills Rd lots. You won't have any problems at Livezy Lane (Pavillion), Wigard Ave, Janette St. or bottom of Gorgas Lane, all of which are on the Rox side.
I ride in the Wiss all week so I go elsewhere on the weekends. The Wiss can get crowded on weekends also. But there is always a bunch of people riding...
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2008, 04:12:10 PM » |
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Northwestern Ave is also a pretty safe place to park due to it being in a neighborhood and being heavily travelled. I've never had a problem there. My car was broken into in the upper Valley Green lots, so I personally stay away from there like it's the plague. Northwestern gets crowded on the weekends, but you can usually find a spot up the hill on Thomas Rd if Northwestern is full.
Have fun!
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2008, 04:44:05 PM » |
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I have no idea where anything is, I'll have to map out directions and figure out where these parking locations are.
I ride an Intense Tazer hardtail, currently setup similar to my last dual slalom hardtail as that was what I was comfortable with. Its a bit hefty for a hardtail but the frame is most of that heft, the bike weighs in at 30lbs.
I have never ridden on this side of the delaware except in races at Bear Creek and out at PSU. Ive heard nothing but good things about Wiss so im psyched and all the pics Ive seen make the place look like it'll be a ton of fun to get to know.
There will definately be Sunday rides, kitchens lane is a good place to park because there is a bridge near there if you need to cross-over quickly, parking depends upon time of day and weather of course.
What kind of bike are you riding?
How long have you been ridin the trail of the Wiss?
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2008, 04:47:25 PM » |
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You will not have any security issues at Valley Green lots, especially on the weekend. The lot up Valley Green road towards Chestnut Hill has had some break ins, but you won't be able to access that coming from Rox side. Definitely don't park on Bells Mills Rd lots. You won't have any problems at Livezy Lane (Pavillion), Wigard Ave, Janette St. or bottom of Gorgas Lane, all of which are on the Rox side.
I ride in the Wiss all week so I go elsewhere on the weekends. The Wiss can get crowded on weekends also. But there is always a bunch of people riding...
Are there trail entrances at these locations? Also, I have a very good sense of direction but are there actual trail maps? The map on the front page looks like last years Rally map, are there maps that spell out where Demo 1 and all the other trail names I keep reading are?
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2008, 06:08:19 PM » |
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DAGMTB- what time you thinking on Sunday? I maybe down there but not till later in the afternoon like 3p if I go.. it's later than my 8-9am normal but I think that's the only time I can go.
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2008, 06:29:14 PM » |
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Corner of Roxborough Ave and Magdalena Street is a good place to park. It's sort of an unknown and safe because it's in a neighborhood. It'll take you through the golf course and you have 2 access points to the trail. That's where I usually jump onto the trails because it's a quick ride from my house.
You also have Hermit Lane off of Henry Ave, close to the bowl.
VGI puts right in the middle of the park and you're climbing to the trails along the rim of the park. It all depends on where you're coming from and what you want to ride.
In all honesty, the best way to do the trails are to just explore and hook up with other riders from here. My hours of work prevent me from joining many group rides. The most excitement I've had is exploring on my own and the shear excitement of discovering (still in progress) all the Wiss has to offer.
Rule of Thumb, you can't get loss in Wissahickon as long as you know where VGI and Forbidden drive is located. If you feel lost, head down to Forbidden drive (right in the middle of the valley) and ride it back to VGI.
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2008, 09:15:51 AM » |
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DAGMTB- what time you thinking on Sunday? I maybe down there but not till later in the afternoon like 3p if I go.. it's later than my 8-9am normal but I think that's the only time I can go.
Im going to try and get out at 9am this weekend, next weekend I'll likely be able to be a bit more flexible.
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2008, 09:17:59 AM » |
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In all honesty, the best way to do the trails are to just explore and hook up with other riders from here. My hours of work prevent me from joining many group rides. The most excitement I've had is exploring on my own and the shear excitement of discovering (still in progress) all the Wiss has to offer.
Rule of Thumb, you can't get loss in Wissahickon as long as you know where VGI and Forbidden drive is located. If you feel lost, head down to Forbidden drive (right in the middle of the valley) and ride it back to VGI.
Thats what we did back in school, we used to ride from Boston to Somerville to hit a spot near tufts and we took regional rail to a couple other spots. It was quite fun to not only have to remember how we got to the trails but also how to get back to where we started so we could get home. I'll do some exploring and definitely remember VGI and Forbidden, thanks.
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2008, 04:33:06 PM » |
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Tazer eh. You must see the bowl.
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"Trails help humans make sense of a world increasingly dominated by pavement. They allow us to come more closely in touch with our natural surroundings, to soothe our psyches, to challenge our bodies, and to practice ancient skills"
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2008, 04:40:00 PM » |
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Tazer eh. You must see the bowl.
I need to get my legs back underneath me before I start getting some air under the wheels 
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2008, 07:12:55 PM » |
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Tazer eh. You must see the bowl.
I need to get my legs back underneath me before I start getting some air under the wheels
to air is human, to land is divine.. true story.
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2008, 09:18:56 PM » |
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Looks like my Sunday ride will actually happen, hopefully the rain will end tomorrow or early saturday and dry up by Sunday morning. I am going to park near Livezey Pavilion, so that'll be my starting point. If anyone is interested in ride with a newb to Wiss, let me know. I plan on getting out by around 9-915.
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« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2008, 07:18:27 PM » |
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Anyone riding tomorrow? I am, but haven't picked a time yet.
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2008, 07:30:47 PM » |
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If the weather holds, Im going first thing again. I'll likely try to get to Livezey by 9.
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2008, 07:59:03 PM » |
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That may work. Never been there. Is that entrance/parking lot marked?
Two guys are starting at Village Green at 8 but that is surely to early.
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« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2008, 08:07:04 PM » |
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That may work. Never been there. Is that entrance/parking lot marked?
Two guys are starting at Village Green at 8 but that is surely to early.
There is a stop light at Livezey st, there are a few baseball fields. I'll be there around 9 but its not looking good as far as rain. if its raining I'll be in bed still.
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« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2008, 09:04:03 PM » |
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anyone want to meet at VGI at 8 tommorow? I would like to get a ride in before i have to work the brunch shift at the restaurant at 10
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« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2008, 09:09:52 PM » |
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There are two guys on Canondales that will be there at 8. They were at PP today.
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« Reply #21 on: April 05, 2008, 09:45:57 PM » |
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Im name is rich btw. Hopefully I will be keeping up with you, Im still new to the other side of the creek, its fun but challenging
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« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2008, 12:36:52 AM » |
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I have a group of about five going tomorrow afternoon. It looks pretty solid that it will rain tonight so it'll be later probably before we ride but definitely will ride if trails aren't slop. Polst if you want to meet up. We'll probably start at Livezy or Valley Green.
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« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2008, 07:32:26 AM » |
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Too wet to ride this morning? If someone replies by 9 I can make it. This afternoon works great too.
What time is the afternoon group going?
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DAGMTB
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« Reply #24 on: April 06, 2008, 08:17:29 AM » |
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Too wet to ride this morning? If someone replies by 9 I can make it. This afternoon works great too.
What time is the afternoon group going?
it definitely rained here last night so this morning is out for me. Hopefully I can find time this week for a group ride.
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« Reply #25 on: April 06, 2008, 09:18:01 AM » |
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dagmtb- I'm out for a ride this morning.. thought I could swing one, but I have way too much on my plate this morning. We'll catch up another time.
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