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Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-04

Yeti thank you for an unbiased informative post. That was my original problem with mikes post. I (and others) put a lot of time into NP's trails, and I also know for a fact that this forum is reviewed by out of towners. I have taken many on rides when they visit. It is one thing to say "north park bores me" but another to misrepresent the quality of the trail system. To the county and groups like PTAG with a vested interest in trails and support therefor, this is not just or truthful treatment. Mike I have raced big bear several times, but never the kids race, but if that is what you like we can do it. My business remains in Pittsburgh, I still pay taxes, and I can assure you, on a personal note, that if you want to weigh the right to comment based on location, I still outweigh you. See you in North Park in a few weeks. If you would rather we speak on the phone than pm for details, you may call my office. I hope not to bore you.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 Jason
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-04

Mike likes to ride around the Fruit Loop at Schenley Park.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 gearhead313
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-04

In my defense, i was born and grew up 5 min from north park and probably logged hundreds of trail miles there...


...i get it now, greenfieldmike is just another spandex xc fag that gets in my way on the trail constantly. I'm not into stop watches, so I'll let Deluxe hash out that little bout.



I STILL want to know where and what you ride mike...]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 iamtheyeti
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-04

This is probably a mistake given the direction this post is headed, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents worth in. North Park is fun for what it is. There's fast, flowy trails that reward every climb with a descent. They're not technical like Moraine, Roaring Run, or the Laurel Mts, but get up enough speed and they're tight and twisty enough in sections to be interesting(and believe it or not, not everybody likes technical trails, or at least likes to ride something other than technical trails all the time). Variety is the spice of life folks.

In general everyone's best/favorite trail I think is probably the one closest to where they live just because it's the one they get to ride the most and therefore are the most familiar with. If I lived within riding distance of North Park I would be ecstatic. There's close to 40 miles of trails up there! Even if you consider the trails "boring" at least you can ride several rides without hitting the same trails all the time.

I go back and forth between Roaring Run and North Park all the time. They're my 2 favorite trails systems in the area. I like North Park because they're fast and there's alot of trails(and they're so different than Roaring Run), and I like Roaring Run because they're more technical, and a good change of pace from North Park(but there's just not enough trail here for me. though I've been told I'm missing some good stuff which may well be).]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-04

PORC BEEF!]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

"Anyway man, thank you for accepting my peace offering and thanks for the time you are putting in at RR. I rode there 4 years ago - I wish I lived there."

or we could ride there since you like it so much...]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

I got your private message, You should just post it out here since this is about the most entertaining thing thats been on this forum for a while..(I mean folks from other cities are posting on it)... I find it interesting that the people responding to my post dont even live in Pittsburgh. You guys are just lurking a forum board from a city you dont even live in.....OK.
I would suggest that we sign up for a legit race, and put it on the books.
i suggest - http://www.bigbearwv.com/pageload.cfm?pageid=17 - this even gives you time to train.

but if we have to ride North Park(yawn) we can. I'll go wherever you feel most comfortable. We can even race up the shoulder of Interstate 79 if thats the kind of mountain biking you like, there are very few obstacles there. Let me know]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

---]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 Deluxe
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

Sure why not. I'll be back in a few weeks on a weekend. Not sure exact date, but I'll send you a pm for details as to where we should race. I suggest NP. And if you punch me in the face, I will not sue you. But you better swing after the race, because if you do it before and don't knock me out, I will wrap your sorry ass up like a Philly pretzel. Talk soon.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 Skeeterville Pete
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

Frick Park is better than it has ever been. 276 is the best trail in the region. if it is too messy for you, that means you can't handle fricks wicked nature, punk. next time in the slags, make a left down the steep hillside off the river trail if you can make the descent sissy. the neighborhood at the bottom is skeeterville. talk trash down there, doubt it. and keep your eye out for the latest trail in the slags coming spring 2012-The Qaddhafi rim trail. and Greenfield Mike is slooowww and will not punch you. The Swissvale snake will though]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 gearhead313
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

you never answered my question...


my fav place to ride is north park, then moraine, then hartwood, then kennerdale, then bavington, etc... Frick used to be good, but its a mess now and a waste of time. The only good thing about roaring run is the rock feature in the 'expert' section, other than that you climb for no pay off. I'll agree, deer lakes is beat but i've heard it was coming back with some trail maintenance?]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

I'm not gonna argue what XC is .. If those places I mentioned are downhill or freeride to you I don't know what to say. All I'm saying is that North Park is boring. Get a road bike and hit the pavement- its nearly the same. If people are looking for cool places to ride, there are a ton around this area.. I just don't see why everyone pops a lady-boner over NP. It's a yawn. I see so much promo for it.. Then I talk to people that have never heard of any of the other places to go. Btw DEER LAKES is also boring as shit. These places are for beginners.. Step your game up, untuck your junk, and ride your MOUNTAIN BIKE.]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-country_cycling

Give me a break]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 robertt
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

None of these places (Frick ?) are XC riding.
Try;
Laurel Mt.
Qubeck Run]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1 GREENFIELDMIKE
Forum: Trail Talk
Date: 2012-02-03

Roaring Run Apollo, Moraine, or Frick Park]]> http://www.porcmtbclub.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3748&sid=9f89e11f62b934c6af94fbd56a45caa1