Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA

[loudbeard]

I’ll have to check out Hodges next season, it’s been a long time since I had a proper dirty bike. Just bought a 501, looking forward to getting back into it once I have it set up.

Why wait? It’s peak season.

i've only been on the two standard dirty loops on each side, and some OUTLAW on the roads, but still would love to get a proper intro to the secret stashes. a local showed us a few extras on the western side but i know from vid there is some extra sweet stuff on the eastern side away from the standard bone-slab. that shit is monotonous.

Ping Alden if you have his number (can fwd if you don’t.) I haven’t seen him in a while, he knows how to get to the good spots. Last fall he brought me and a buddy to a sandpit about the size of a football field. It was like a beach sand flat track with berm'd corners, sweet!

[Spooler]

Why wait? It’s peak season.

Well, I probably won’t have the bike in my possession for more than a week, need to get it registered and get an off-road sticker, probably need to respring it before I get into anything too serious. It might happen this year, but spring seems more likely.

[typeone]

Why wait? It’s peak season.

Ping Alden if you have his number (can fwd if you don’t.) I haven’t seen him in a while, he knows how to get to the good spots. Last fall he brought me and a buddy to a sandpit about the size of a football field. It was like a beach sand flat track with berm'd corners, sweet!

man, i haven't seen him in forever, miss riding with him! i do have his number, thanks for the heads up.

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i'll be down at HVD Sat late-AM again, have plans in the afternoon so can't do Freetown but that ride looks to be DS-focused anyway.

[black]

I'm out. Kid is sick and wife. Been up all night with both

[xrocket21]

There must be something going on, almost all the hotels are full.

Got one reserved though so we will all be there Sunday.

[typeone]

There must be something going on, almost all the hotels are full.

Got one reserved though so we will all be there Sunday.

sweet ! conditions were fantastic last Sat, didn't want to leave (hope you got another loop in, Carbonzx10!), weather is looking perfect for this wknd as well.

i'll post up when i figure out my schedule.

[Mustang]

Looks like at least myself, Pete, and his fiancé will be there Sunday...

[xrocket21]

Weather is supposed to be high 50s and sunny!

Can't wait to meet a bunch of you guys!

[csmutty]

i've only been on the two standard dirty loops on each side, and some OUTLAW on the roads, but still would love to get a proper intro to the secret stashes. a local showed us a few extras on the western side but i know from vid there is some extra sweet stuff on the eastern side away from the standard bone-slab. that shit is monotonous.

Raced a harescramble there once way back in the day.

The never ending rock gardens didn't leave much room for enjoyment. Was a beat down for sure. Not sure if that is what you were referring to as the "bone-slab".

[typeone]

Looks like at least myself, Pete, and his fiancé will be there Sunday...

Can't wait to meet a bunch of you guys!

awesome, should be a fun day!

Raced a harescramble there once way back in the day.

The never ending rock gardens didn't leave much room for enjoyment. Was a beat down for sure. Not sure if that is what you were referring to as the "bone-slab".

yes, that's exactly what i was referring to, flat with never ending knuckles. i don't mind rocks but i found that side super monotonous with little variation mile after mile. def teaches sitters to GET UP out of the saddle though! hahaa

[typeone]

FYI, online pre-reg is open for the 30th ... JACK FROST FAMILY FUN RIDE

[xrocket21]

FYI, online pre-reg is open for the 30th ... JACK FROST FAMILY FUN RIDE

Thanks! Just signed up myself and my 2 kids!! Really need to make that 110 purchase happen now!

[OreoGaborio]

Cool, thanks. We're all signed up. Sent the link to a few other friends that are coming.

[typeone]

[typeone]

...another FYI, talked to one of the trail bosses, the flyer doesn't mention specifically but you do need a NETRA membership for the Fun Run. if you are not a NETRA member, you can either do a year for ~$45 OR a day membership for the event only for $5. (there is also a $10 parking fee)

[xrocket21]

Thanks! Just signed up myself and my 2 kids!! Really need to make that 110 purchase happen now!

Got it!

Loading the trailer now to head south to Auburn this afternoon. Where's a good place to eat near Auburn? Probably back into Worcester?

[typeone]

Got it!

Loading the trailer now to head south to Auburn this afternoon. Where's a good place to eat near Auburn? Probably back into Worcester?

awesome! someone is pumped brand new? ... hmm, near Auburn, yeah, Worc prob (Olo pizza, Mezcal mexican, The Fix burgers) or you could jam down Rt20 to B.T.'s Smokehouse for BBQ.

[R7]

Got it!

Loading the trailer now to head south to Auburn this afternoon. Where's a good place to eat near Auburn? Probably back into Worcester?

https://www.chucks.com/

Haven’t been there in a couple years, but Chucks was pretty good

[xrocket21]

awesome! someone is pumped brand new? ... hmm, near Auburn, yeah, Worc prob (Olo pizza, Mezcal mexican, The Fix burgers) or you could jam down Rt20 to B.T.'s Smokehouse for BBQ.

Brand new 2023! $2599, not worth buying used!
We just got here, Theres an Outback in the parking lot so unfortunately we may just end up there....

[Spooler]

awesome! someone is pumped brand new? ... hmm, near Auburn, yeah, Worc prob (Olo pizza, Mezcal mexican, The Fix burgers) or you could jam down Rt20 to B.T.'s Smokehouse for BBQ.

There’s a BT’s in Worcester too now…

[xrocket21]

https://www.chucks.com/

Haven’t been there in a couple years, but Chucks was pretty good

Thanks, but its 1.6 miles away and we actually found a parking spot for the wuad cab truck and 17' trailer so we are gonna have to slum it at outback. Looks so good though!

[xrocket21]

Well, it goes without saying but our dinner at the Auburn, MA Outback was terrible lol

[typeone]

There’s a BT’s in Worcester too now…

thanks. i hadn't known that but JUST was at the Walgreens across the street randomly on Wed.

Well, it goes without saying but our dinner at the Auburn, MA Outback was terrible lol

ooOF on MPG ... bummer on Outback. i wasn't thinking about the trailer at all when i posted suggestions. shoulda thought of some with a big lot but tough area if you wanted to stay super local. been ages since i've been to Chuck's as well but good thought, and they have a big lot.

i'll look for you in the AM, prob roll in closer to 9.

[typeone]

btw, we parked in the lower field that's over the small bridge last few times rather than the other field up higher. no clue what they'll have open but FYI.

https://goo.gl/maps/nbHyAQDr1srdw3TY8

[xrocket21]

Ok, well, Ive only met Pete once 15 years ago, so I guess keep an eye out for the tall guy in the Raptor with the KTM 500, my name is James.