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Call to Action: HB 6557

"We are very concerned that the Judiciary Committee will let HB 6557 die in committee.  Your help is critical to prevent this. Expanding the Recreational Use Statutes to include towns and municipality is important for all recreation in Connecticut.  However, if the committee takes no action on the bill by April 15th, it will simply die."


Posted by Nathan Cloud on Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011.

Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary

Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary.  Trying to do our part and spread the word about this non-profit documentary.  What is it in a crisp sentence?  "IMBA and Howell at the Moon Productions team up to produce the most anticipated bike film of 2010.  "Pedal-Driven" celebrates and debates mountain biking as a legitimate and sustainable recreational activity."


Posted by Nathan Cloud on Thursday, 21 Oct 2010.

We Have a Grand Prize Winner!

The Great 2010 Data Drive is over!   Who won?  The answer lies within, and you probably won't be that surprised!   Just in case you decide not to read this, I want to once again thank Hydrapak for sponsoring this contest!


Posted by Nathan Cloud on Friday, 01 Oct 2010.

Google Fusion Tables

Do you ever wonder what is up with the red trails basemap on our maps?  Do you ever wonder how they work and, maybe, just maybe, do you ever wish you could use these on your own Google Maps?  Well, thanks to Google Fusion Tables now you can.  That whole thing I love about providing the data we collect here to almost anyone that wants it?  Well, we just took a giant leap forward.  Sure, this editorial is a little nerdy, but c'mon, humor me...


Posted by Nathan Cloud on Thursday, 30 Sep 2010.

Primer on Derailleurs - Part One

Confused  (or in my case, completely unaware) about what Low Normal vs. High Normal means?   What about Short vs. Medium vs. Long Cage derailleur lengths?  Check out Oz's latest explanation/write up/whatever about that stuff and more.


Posted by Oz on Thursday, 16 Sep 2010.

Trustfire TR-801 LED torch

Days are getting shorter you know.  Time to dust off your lights and charge em up!  But hey... maybe your current light does not put out enough light?  Maybe you want both a bar and helmet mounted light?  Maybe you need a backup light?  What's that?  You don't want to spend a lot of cash?  Well, Kill Your ATV might just have a $35ish solution for you.   From China with love!


Posted by kill your ATV on Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010.

Save West Hartford Reservoir!

It is looking like the MDC could very well be shutting down the West Hartford Reservoir for public recreation.   This would be a shame.  I am sure every single one of us has some fond memories with "The Rez" as the backdrop.   Thankfully, some people are stepping up and getting organized - "Save The MDC Trails" is working towards getting the proper legislation passed so West Hartford Reservoir can remain open to the public.


Posted by Nathan Cloud on Monday, 28 Jun 2010.

Installing an External Bottom Bracket and Crankset

Oz walks you through installing an external bottom bracket and crankset.


Posted by Oz on Wednesday, 24 Mar 2010.
Maps: All Data · Trail Reports· Upcoming Events
A New Beginning ! Big and Black Graveyard of Bridges Burlingamesign Wasted Land Bykhed-bottom Billboard-cliff-trail Lots of Snow!!!
 

davidleerothspants added a new photo: A New Beginning !

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Woodcore added a new photo: Big and Black

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kill your ATV commented on Graveyard of Bridges:

I think the 5th one way in the background hidden in the middle was the original Caveman version.

2 weeks ago · view · map


 

Woodcore geotagged a photo: Graveyard of Bridges

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Woodcore added a new photo: Graveyard of Bridges

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ride it added a new photo: Burlingamesign

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ride it added a new trail report: Burlingame

GOOD: Buggy, Dry

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Nathan Cloud added a new gps data: For Realz

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ride it added a new trail report: Barn Island

GOOD: No tags provided

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ride it added a new trail report: Gray Rock Parket

IFFY: Leafy, Some Mud

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Woodcore added a new trail report: Burlington / Nassahegan

GOOD: Dry, Logging

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kill your ATV commented on Wasted Land:

I know what trail is at the end of that rainbow You know it! That trail was spared devastation.

1 month ago · view · map


 

Woodcore commented on Wasted Land:

I know what trail is at the end of that rainbow!

1 month ago · view · map


 

caveman commented on Wasted Land:

that's only a single rainbow

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kill your ATV added a new photo: Wasted Land

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G-Remf commented on Crystal Lake:

Why bother with this place when you Millers a few miles to the south, Msex to the east, Wadsworth nearby if you want it easy?

1 month ago · view · map


 

Drexmo commented on Crystal Lake:

PLEASE NOTE new signs here saying "HIKING ONLY". Fortunately there are many other great places to mountain bike in Middletown. I'm going to stop biking here and hope you do the same.

1 month ago · view · map


 

MikeG added a new gps data: Hopbrookcat32013

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MikeG added a new trail review: Hop Brook Race Course

1 month ago · view · map


 

caffeinery geotagged a photo: Bykhed-bottom

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caffeinery added a new photo: Bykhed-bottom

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caffeinery geotagged a photo: Billboard-cliff-trail

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caffeinery added a new photo: Billboard-cliff-trail

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Woodcore commented on Nw Ct Nemba Kickoff...:

Is this an April Fools joke?Nope!

2 months ago · view · map


 

bvibert commented on Sessions Woods Logging:

Glad they left a few trees standing...

2 months ago · view · map




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