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Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:12 pm
by kos1
Gauging interest here...
I'm starting to think a bit more seriously about doing the southern half of the MABDR this spring to finally piece together a complete MABDR.
Heading S --> N. Looking at the mileage I'm estimating 4~5 days based on my time doing the PA portion. This estimate includes a miserable 6hr highway ride to the start. 4 days if everything goes relatively smooth; 5ish if things turn to custard.
If anyone is interested in joining, let me know and we can start to throw around potential dates. I realize it's a bit short notice but figured I'd ask anyways. I have no problems bumping this to fall if there is actual interest, I just have PTO to burn now and was looking for something to do.
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:29 pm
by aai
https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/bdr-x ... 1wqFiZhj8U
I’ll be looking forward to something like this. Supposedly an extension loop this Fall at MABDR make it easier for us non retired folks
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Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:34 pm
by kos1
interesting... I didn't know that was going to be a thing. I like the idea of a shorter BDR route for coordinating around a work schedule. If the Allegheny bdr-x is actually released in Q4 I'm willing to try it out.
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:06 pm
by Bucho
I very much like routes that loop. Much better for me driving to/from in the van.
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:12 pm
by Bucho
kos1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:12 pm
Gauging interest here...
I'm starting to think a bit more seriously about doing the southern half of the MABDR this spring to finally piece together a complete MABDR.
Heading S --> N. Looking at the mileage I'm estimating 4~5 days based on my time doing the PA portion. This estimate includes a miserable 6hr highway ride to the start. 4 days if everything goes relatively smooth; 5ish if things turn to custard.
If anyone is interested in joining, let me know and we can start to throw around potential dates. I realize it's a bit short notice but figured I'd ask anyways. I have no problems bumping this to fall if there is actual interest, I just have PTO to burn now and was looking for something to do.
A couple years ago I had a similar trip planned. However, a late snow cancelled it for me…
Id like to do the southern half. I had a few route changes when I was originally planning it. One big one was doing the section of legal single track at Iron Mountain near Damascus VA.
I think I can make this trip happen right now. But Id love to read your ride report
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:34 pm
by kos1
public multi-use legal single track? I didn't know that was a thing on the east coast. Hikers, horses, mountain bikers, and motorcycles all expected to share a trail. MADNESS! How do those people live with such anarchy?
I started looking for trail info/ pics and ended up finding your old posts on advrider from 2018. The trail looks like fun, I'm thinking I need to work Iron Mountain into the trip. My biggest concern was days-long spring gully washers but now I'm hoping there won't be anymore snow. I usually don't pay much attention to the higher elevations weather patterns.
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:19 am
by Firebolter
so what dates are you guys kicking around?
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:24 am
by kos1
I haven't thrown out any dates out yet. Since I wasn't really seeing interest (I realize it was very short notice) I figured I wouldn't complicate it for myself by marrying a date.
But since you asked, maybe head out next Thurs (21) or Fri (22).
*Edit - Phil, I may have read your post wrong. Were you in?
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:16 am
by Bucho
kos1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:24 am
I haven't thrown out any dates out yet. Since I wasn't really seeing interest (I realize it was very short notice) I figured I wouldn't complicate it for myself by marrying a date.
But since you asked, maybe head out next Thurs (21) or Fri (22).
*Edit - Phil, I may have read your post wrong. Were you in?
No I cant do it right now.
Re: Spring MABDR - Southern Half
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:30 am
by Firebolter
kos1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:24 am
I haven't thrown out any dates out yet. Since I wasn't really seeing interest (I realize it was very short notice) I figured I wouldn't complicate it for myself by marrying a date.
But since you asked, maybe head out next Thurs (21) or Fri (22).
*Edit - Phil, I may have read your post wrong. Were you in?
Ah, roger-I am going down and working the WATR Spring Trail ride that weekend so I can't make it. But if we ever decide to do any of the east coast BDR stuff, I am down for sure.