A few of us ride on a regular basis near Ann Arbor, mostly a mix of urban trails, dirt roads, and bike pathways. We have some cool loops in A2 that are about an 1-1.5 hours. We also hit some hilly dirt roads on the east side of the Irish hills.
Sounds awesome.. Do you guys do this in the spring? I would love to come with. I've never gone mountain biking in freezing conditions, rollers seem more inviting right now :bounce:
Well this is in the "mountian biking" section......... So yes we pedal our mountain bikes year round weather permitting.
I grew up on the west end of Canton, put a lot of miles on the gravel roads between there and a2. Hard to beat the "farm roads". Road bike Hines Drive?
Not sure I have the gear for the weather, but post up when you're going and maybe on some warmer days some of us can come join you.
We ride close to A2, dirt roads, trails, bike paths, pavement... A mixed variety as A2 has all of this within the city limits! Riding dirtbikes on ice for a couple more months!!!!
Teddy, I will be up this weekend for some ice time.. I will let you know time and place once I know more.
since i got my fat bike, i love riding in the winter. normally i sit on my couch wasting away when it's cold out. now, as long as it's below 32 degrees, i've been riding a LOT. my local trails are: bald mountain addison oaks pontiac lake holdridge highland rec although i've only been to bald mountain and addison oaks in the snow. it's a great way to stay in shape during the off-season. hope to see some of you out there some time... s3aturnr
I'm close to the area and was looking to get into biking again. Glad this post came up. Now just to find a good entry level bike.
Heading out wed at about 5:45pm from my house in north Lenewee County. Hilly dirt roads 90%, pavement 10%. Message me for my house addy if you want to pedal for 1.5 hours.
Any input on the Cannondale Trail SL2? LBS has them on sale for about half off, but I'm curious if anyone has any experience with this bike?
Just curious. Wife and I are going this weekend to a couple LBS to scope out some new bikes. What's everyone's preference in the 26" vs 29" debate? I'm used to the 26", but are the benefits of the 29" worth it for the riding around SE Michigan, and the occasional trip to northern Michigan?
i cant wait to get out on mine!!!!! @chad i love my 26 because its great for a mix of riding, downhill, trails, urban, etc. my next bike will be a 29 though but i will still have my 26. i dont know too much more about the debate besides a lot of guys i ride with have multiple bikes lol