Western: Yankee Springs

[Alexg]

I'm doing Barry roubaix on Saturday and we're getting a hotel room in Kalamazoo and going partying Saturday night. But my plan is to go ride Yankee Springs on Sunday. With the expected rain on Friday and Saturday, how bad do you think the trail is going to be?

[mntn-biker]

I'm doing Barry roubaix on Saturday and we're getting a hotel room in Kalamazoo and going partying Saturday night. But my plan is to go ride Yankee Springs on Sunday. With the expected rain on Friday and Saturday, how bad do you think the trail is going to be?

Rain does nothing but good things for Yankee. Yankee is typically quite sandy so the rain will tame it down.

[dirtjunkie]

I'm doing Barry roubaix on Saturday and we're getting a hotel room in Kalamazoo and going partying Saturday night. But my plan is to go ride Yankee Springs on Sunday. With the expected rain on Friday and Saturday, how bad do you think the trail is going to be?

Yankee is in need of rain right now. As things are forecast....if you hit it late/am or so on Sunday, you'll be in for "hero-dirt" for sure! Traction for days....should be absolutely perfect.

If you see a short middle aged guy in a yellow/black team kit gasping for breath....don't be alarmed.

[kyleRIG29er]

Planning on running Yankee this Sunday, as I have never ran it, and want to run the Time Trial in april, how's everything looking?

[rwright]

Planning on running Yankee this Sunday, as I have never ran it, and want to run the Time Trial in april, how's everything looking?

As of last night Yankee was in great shape, just a few of the normal spots getting some light sand build up. The rain we are getting today should help pack that down and make for a fast course on the weekend.

Bob

[xtremelow]

I know a few people to include myself plan to be there around 2pm this afternoon. See you on the trial

Brandon

[kyleRIG29er]

I rode yesterday, the trail was awesome, never been before. What do SS guys usually run on this? (I'm a 29er too) I am running 2 to 1, and it was a bit tall for some of those longer climbs, but I liked it for the faster sections, I'm confused what gears to run for the time trial.

[mntn-biker]

I rode yesterday, the trail was awesome, never been before. What do SS guys usually run on this? (I'm a 29er too) I am running 2 to 1, and it was a bit tall for some of those longer climbs, but I liked it for the faster sections, I'm confused what gears to run for the time trial.

My 29'er is new to me this spring and I rode out there this year a couple of times and I run 33x18 (1.83:1) and it is great for the climbs (almost too easy) but I long for a higher gear on the flatter sections on this trail and most other trails I have ridden so far this year.... I'm thinking a 2:1 might be better gearing (for me anyway).

[kyleRIG29er]

I rode yesterday, the trail was awesome, never been before. What do SS guys usually run on this? (I'm a 29er too) I am running 2 to 1, and it was a bit tall for some of those longer climbs, but I liked it for the faster sections, I'm confused what gears to run for the time trial.

My 29'er is new to me this spring and I rode out there this year a couple of times and I run 33x18 (1.83:1) and it is great for the climbs (almost too easy) but I long for a higher gear on the flatter sections on this trail and most other trails I have ridden so far this year.... I'm thinking a 2:1 might be better gearing (for me anyway).

You're right, I think I'd miss the taller gearing on the flatter sections. I also didn't realize until last night, that I hadn't given myself a rest day in 6 days, my legs were probably a bit worn out too.

[Bigtymer]

I rode yesterday, the trail was awesome, never been before. What do SS guys usually run on this? (I'm a 29er too) I am running 2 to 1, and it was a bit tall for some of those longer climbs, but I liked it for the faster sections, I'm confused what gears to run for the time trial.

My 29'er is new to me this spring and I rode out there this year a couple of times and I run 33x18 (1.83:1) and it is great for the climbs (almost too easy) but I long for a higher gear on the flatter sections on this trail and most other trails I have ridden so far this year.... I'm thinking a 2:1 might be better gearing (for me anyway).

You're right, I think I'd miss the taller gearing on the flatter sections. I also didn't realize until last night, that I hadn't given myself a rest day in 6 days, my legs were probably a bit worn out too.

You really only need a 1x9 or a 1x10 in Michigan for a geared bike. The only place I have ever needed granny gear in Michigan is on the Redbridge section of the NCT trail. If you have more than one bike, I would make one into a 1x9 or 10.

[kyleRIG29er]

You really only need a 1x9 or a 1x10 in Michigan for a geared bike. The only place I have ever needed granny gear in Michigan is on the Redbridge section of the NCT trail. If you have more than one bike, I would make one into a 1x9 or 10.

Never!

[werne1nm]

looking at yankee springs for saturday morning, trail good?

[cramer]

You really only need a 1x9 or a 1x10 in Michigan for a geared bike. The only place I have ever needed granny gear in Michigan is on the Redbridge section of the NCT trail. If you have more than one bike, I would make one into a 1x9 or 10.

I ride that section of NCT all the time with my single speed, no need for ANY gears in MI.

[mntn-biker]

looking at yankee springs for saturday morning, trail good?

Most likely. Yankee is 1 of the few trails in the W. Mi. area that you can ride most anytime. Even almost right after a heavy rain like we had today.

[mntn-biker]

You really only need a 1x9 or a 1x10 in Michigan for a geared bike. The only place I have ever needed granny gear in Michigan is on the Redbridge section of the NCT trail. If you have more than one bike, I would make one into a 1x9 or 10.

I ride that section of NCT all the time with my single speed, no need for ANY gears in MI.

Ah-hem...... Only 1 gear needed