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#1014

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:08 pm
Subject: Change in plans...

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I’m down too many trips to the top of the mountain for the year so I’m going to ride in the PSF instead at 9:30. Hopefully 3 trips up and down various trails.

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#1013

From: "Berkshire Outfitters" <berkout@...>
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:44 pm
Subject: Trail day

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Sorry for the late notice, there will be a crew working on the Superhighway. If you want to go meet at 9am Sid will be in the Gould farm by the roost . Any question feel free to contact me at Joshchitt321@...

Think SNow Josh

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#1012

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:23 pm
Subject: Weekend Rides

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Sat 9:30 AM – Balance Rock State Park.

Sun 9:00 AM sharp – October Mt. Pump House.

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#1011

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:06 am
Subject: FW: PV NEMBA ride

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From: Tom McCrumm - South Face Farm [mailto:tom@...]
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:25 AM
To: Brad Herder
Subject: PV NEMBA ride

Brad:

Can you post this on the Berk NEMBA list?

Mountain Bike Fun Ride

…and Toy Collection

Pioneer Valley NEMBA

Sunday, November 22, 2009

NEMBA Toy Ride and Toy Collection – Robinson SP, Agawam, MA

Come on out for some great Fall riding and a great cause! The primped trails make this an event not to be missed! The trails of Robinson are perfect for ALL abilities!

What: Toys for Tots Fun Ride (Self guided, arrowed loops)
When: November 22, 2009 Registration 9-10am All riders off by 10:15
Where: Armory Drive, Agawam, Ma (Location is outside of the park.)
Donation: New unwrapped toys to donate to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

Three arrowed loops:

        Beginner - approx 4-5 miles
        Intermediate - approx 12 miles
        Advanced - approx 17 miles
        Groups/led rides leave at 9:30 (hopefully at each level)

Think Kingdom Trails of Southern New England! (on a smaller scale) Fun loops that are not overly technical or hilly. Tight flowing MTB specific single track. Many trails have been swept of leaves (winds and time constraints could change that).

There are no facilities this time of year, so please plan accordingly.

Parking and Registration will be at Shea’s Field. Armory Drive, off Maynard Street, Agawam.

Directions: I-91 North or South, to 57 West for 1.2 miles - First exit for Main St (RT-159) - go 1.3 miles and the road turns into (RT-147/Springfield St.) (Landmark: Dunkin Donuts) go 0.7 miles (Landmark: CVS) and bear right onto North St (up the hill) – Second right onto Maynard – First right onto Armory – Armory is only a tenth of a mile long and runs directly into the parking lot for Shea’s field.

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#1010

From: Chris Calvert <calvertclc@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:11 am
Subject: Re: BERKSHIRE NEMBA MEETING - SUNDAY NOV 22, 2009 - 6 PM - 500 PECKS ROAD

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Unfortunately, like Harry, I have a Pats commitment but that's because I will be at the game. Keep up the good work tho!

Chris Calvert

Arcadian Shop

On Nov 19, 2009, at 4:43 PM, "Brad Herder" <brad@...> wrote:

Hi everybody,

Mike Coyne, John Jansen and I met with Becky Barnes, Bob Mellace and Gary Briere (from the DCR) and walked a portion of the Family Trail and discussed our frustrations with not getting anywhere for months on end on the project.

There are many obstacles we have to get past before we get approval for any project such as:

Mass Endangered Species – has to evaluate your land for any endangered species – which is pretty much just one salamander around here.

Natural Heritage – has to evaluate your land for something else – I think historic sites or something.

Wetlands – if your project’s within 200’ of any wetland, I think it has to go before the local conservation commission.

And, even though many of these trails exist, the DCR just won’t give us any leeway whatsoever, it’s strictly by the books. They’re totally protecting themselves from being put in a difficult situation.

There are different State Agencies involved and in our case, Natural Heritage hasn’t replied to Becky for over 3 months now and they just don’t seem to have any way to force them to respond. So there it sits.

But… believe it or not, the DCR is supportive of improving the mountain biking opportunities in the Pittsfield State Forest. Not as supportive as we’d like because when we propose new trails, they’re going to get pressure from other groups (especially ATV) for new trails too. i.e. if the mountain bikers can have new trails, why can’t we, we need more trails too. They also are reluctant because they have miles and miles of trails already that they don’t have the manpower to maintain. But, they are willing to help us so we’re going to continue on with this frustrating process.

At this point, the DCR would like us to come up with a “master plan” for what we’d like to see in the Pittsfield State Forest for mountain bike trails and although the DCR probably won’t act on this for months and months, we would like to get a plan to them ASAP and with Thanksgiving coming up, we’re going to have a meeting Sunday night November 22, 2009 at 6 PM at my house (so I can use my computer and mapping software) and we’ll lay out a master plan for them.

If you are interested in participating, we want your input.

We would love to have input from runners and hikers too.

I think the more groups we have involved asking for more non-motorized trails, the better.

Please let me know if you’re coming. I’ll supply soda and pizza.

Thanks,

Brad

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#1009

From: meanwheels@...
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:57 pm
Subject: Re: BERKSHIRE NEMBA MEETING - SUNDAY NOV 22, 2009 - 6 PM - 500 PECKS ROAD

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good idea Harry-It makes a lot of sense to try to resurrect some of those trails IF Becky doesn't need to have us go thru all the paperwork but after the Lulu episode I'm wondering if that's even possible. Ruth

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#1008

From: harry meyer <hdmsmz@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:26 pm
Subject: Re: BERKSHIRE NEMBA MEETING - SUNDAY NOV 22, 2009 - 6 PM - 500 PECKS ROAD

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Brad I probably wont be there. The Patriots play at 4 15 this week .I try never to miss a game. My input would be to open existing trails back up and create switchbacks or small reroutes to make them ridable. Instead of new trails. Seems like it would be way less hassle. The few times I've ridden up there with you, there seemed to be great potential and way more trails than I realized . Just my 2cents. H

--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Brad Herder <brad@...> wrote:

From: Brad Herder <brad@...>
Subject: [BerkshireNEMBA] BERKSHIRE NEMBA MEETING - SUNDAY NOV 22, 2009 - 6 PM - 500 PECKS ROAD
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com, norulesmountainbikingclub@yahoogroups.com, bca-forum@yahoogroups.com, pioneerrunningclub@googlegroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:43 PM

Hi everybody,

Mike Coyne, John Jansen and I met with Becky Barnes, Bob Mellace and Gary Briere (from the DCR) and walked a portion of the Family Trail and discussed our frustrations with not getting anywhere for months on end on the project.

There are many obstacles we have to get past before we get approval for any project such as:

Mass Endangered Species – has to evaluate your land for any endangered species – which is pretty much just one salamander around here.

Natural Heritage – has to evaluate your land for something else – I think historic sites or something.

Wetlands – if your project’s within 200’ of any wetland, I think it has to go before the local conservation commission.

And, even though many of these trails exist, the DCR just won’t give us any leeway whatsoever, it’s strictly by the books. They’re totally protecting themselves from being put in a difficult situation.

There are different State Agencies involved and in our case, Natural Heritage hasn’t replied to Becky for over 3 months now and they just don’t seem to have any way to force them to respond. So there it sits.

But… believe it or not, the DCR is supportive of improving the mountain biking opportunities in the Pittsfield State Forest. Not as supportive as we’d like because when we propose new trails, they’re going to get pressure from other groups (especially ATV) for new trails too. i.e. if the mountain bikers can have new trails, why can’t we, we need more trails too. They also are reluctant because they have miles and miles of trails already that they don’t have the manpower to maintain. But, they are willing to help us so we’re going to continue on with this frustrating process.

At this point, the DCR would like us to come up with a “master plan” for what we’d like to see in the Pittsfield State Forest for mountain bike trails and although the DCR probably won’t act on this for months and months, we would like to get a plan to them ASAP and with Thanksgiving coming up, we’re going to have a meeting Sunday night November 22, 2009 at 6 PM at my house (so I can use my computer and mapping software) and we’ll lay out a master plan for them.

If you are interested in participating, we want your input.

We would love to have input from runners and hikers too.

I think the more groups we have involved asking for more non-motorized trails, the better.

Please let me know if you’re coming. I’ll supply soda and pizza.

Thanks,

Brad

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#1007

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:43 pm
Subject: BERKSHIRE NEMBA MEETING - SUNDAY NOV 22, 2009 - 6 PM - 500 PECKS ROAD

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Hi everybody,

Mike Coyne, John Jansen and I met with Becky Barnes, Bob Mellace and Gary Briere (from the DCR) and walked a portion of the Family Trail and discussed our frustrations with not getting anywhere for months on end on the project.

There are many obstacles we have to get past before we get approval for any project such as:

Mass Endangered Species – has to evaluate your land for any endangered species – which is pretty much just one salamander around here.

Natural Heritage – has to evaluate your land for something else – I think historic sites or something.

Wetlands – if your project’s within 200’ of any wetland, I think it has to go before the local conservation commission.

And, even though many of these trails exist, the DCR just won’t give us any leeway whatsoever, it’s strictly by the books. They’re totally protecting themselves from being put in a difficult situation.

There are different State Agencies involved and in our case, Natural Heritage hasn’t replied to Becky for over 3 months now and they just don’t seem to have any way to force them to respond. So there it sits.

But… believe it or not, the DCR is supportive of improving the mountain biking opportunities in the Pittsfield State Forest. Not as supportive as we’d like because when we propose new trails, they’re going to get pressure from other groups (especially ATV) for new trails too. i.e. if the mountain bikers can have new trails, why can’t we, we need more trails too. They also are reluctant because they have miles and miles of trails already that they don’t have the manpower to maintain. But, they are willing to help us so we’re going to continue on with this frustrating process.

At this point, the DCR would like us to come up with a “master plan” for what we’d like to see in the Pittsfield State Forest for mountain bike trails and although the DCR probably won’t act on this for months and months, we would like to get a plan to them ASAP and with Thanksgiving coming up, we’re going to have a meeting Sunday night November 22, 2009 at 6 PM at my house (so I can use my computer and mapping software) and we’ll lay out a master plan for them.

If you are interested in participating, we want your input.

We would love to have input from runners and hikers too.

I think the more groups we have involved asking for more non-motorized trails, the better.

Please let me know if you’re coming. I’ll supply soda and pizza.

Thanks,

Brad

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#1005

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:49 pm
Subject: RE: New Web Site

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Great idea. I’ll have to leaf blow it and ride it again. J

Thanks!

Brad

From: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of meanwheels@...
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:26 PM
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BerkshireNEMBA] New Web Site

Wow- great job- looks really nice- I think I have photos of Beartown work- will look for them. also Brad- it would be really cool to have a newer video of the Turner Trail as it looks maybe this summer or fall-- it looks so raw and muddy in that video so maybe post a one year later video?? Ruth

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#1004

From: "Coyne" <jcoyne@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:11 pm
Subject: Re: New Web Site

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Great site Brad! Nice work!

Mike

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#1003

From: meanwheels@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:26 pm
Subject: Re: New Web Site

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#1002

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:59 pm
Subject: New Web Site

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I have re-hosted our web site on a different server and updated it.

If anyone has information they’d like me to add, please let me know!

http://www.berkshirenemba.org/

Thanks,

Brad

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#1001

From: "Berkshire Outfitters" <berkout@...>
Date: Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:56 pm
Subject: Trail day

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TSR Trail Crew

Sorry for the late e-mail but there will be a trail day Nov 1 at 8;30 base of the BOLT. There is still some pole saw work and we have 2 new brush cutters donated by our man Sid.

Thanks Josh

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#1000

From: Julie Ryan <jewels_10_65@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:37 pm
Subject: Re: Halloween Poker Run Rules - Strictly Enforced - Don't make us punish you.

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Okay so I read the post in full and answered my own question, will leave all tricks at home and bring treats only.

From: Brad Herder <brad@...>
To: norulesmountainbikingclub@yahoogroups.com; PioneerRunningClub@googlegroups.com; BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 8:37:39 PM
Subject: [BerkshireNEMBA] Halloween Poker Run Rules - Strictly Enforced - Don't make us punish you.

Okay, Beth has worked out the details and here’s how it’s going to work… GOT IT?

1. Buckets

a. We will have 10 buckets out on the course.

b. They will contain stuff.

c. You will have to find 5 specific buckets and take one item from each.

d. For example, you might have to find buckets 1,3,5,7,9.

e. Someone else will be assigned 2,4,6,8,10.

f. Someone else will have 1,3,5,6,9.

g. Only take something from your assigned buckets.

h. You should return with 5 items only.

i. We’re not going to hide these too badly, but you’re going to have to read your cue sheet and pay attention.

2. Courses

a. We have a long course – 3.5 miles + 2 mile optional loop.

b. And a short course 2 miles.

c. We anticipate bikers doing the long, walkers/runners doing the short.

d. No pre-riding the course after Noon Friday – that’s cheating.

e. If you want to get in a ride beforehand, go up and down the Turner Trail.

f. Almost the entire course has been leaf blown.

g. There is one muddy section and long course has one rushing stream to cross TWICE so might want to bring dry socks and shoes if you’re sticking around after.

3. Maps

a. We have 20 short course maps and 20 long course maps.

b. You will be given a map and assigned a starting position when you register.

c. If we have more than 40 people, you’ll have to double-up.

d. Note: It’s very easy to get turned around on this course. We actually messed up on our way out and started in on the loop again. LOL J

e. If you get hopelessly lost, call my cell 822-7020 and tell me exactly where you are (like you’ll know J)

4. Timing

a. Show up for registration no later than 6 PM

b. We will start at 6:30 PM

c. We will space you out so the last person starts by 7:00 PM.

d. You will have 1 HOUR to find your items.

5. Poker

a. When you return, bring your items to the registration table.

b. You get to draw 1 card for each item found

c. If you have items you weren’t supposed to find, you will be disqualified.

6. Prize

a. We gonna get a gift certificate to Panera Bread.

7. Food

a. We’ll be getting some party pizza’s while you’re out on the course.

b. And we’ll have some apple cider.

c. If ya want to bring something else, please do, however, alcohol is prohibited in the State Forest.

8. Movie

a. Hoping to show Rocky Horror Picture show, but don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t happen.

9. Miscellaneous

a. Costumes encouraged!

b. I think that’s about it.

c. On no – one last thing… Have FUN!

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#999

From: Julie Ryan <jewels_10_65@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:26 pm
Subject: Re: Halloween Poker Run Rules - Strictly Enforced - Don't make us punish you.

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Brad,

John and I are in and will be heading out with Donna LaCasse. Do you want us to bring anything?

Julie

Okay, Beth has worked out the details and here’s how it’s going to work… GOT IT?

1. Buckets

a. We will have 10 buckets out on the course.

b. They will contain stuff.

c. You will have to find 5 specific buckets and take one item from each.

d. For example, you might have to find buckets 1,3,5,7,9.

e. Someone else will be assigned 2,4,6,8,10.

f. Someone else will have 1,3,5,6,9.

g. Only take something from your assigned buckets.

h. You should return with 5 items only.

i. We’re not going to hide these too badly, but you’re going to have to read your cue sheet and pay attention.

2. Courses

a. We have a long course – 3.5 miles + 2 mile optional loop.

b. And a short course 2 miles.

c. We anticipate bikers doing the long, walkers/runners doing the short.

d. No pre-riding the course after Noon Friday – that’s cheating.

e. If you want to get in a ride beforehand, go up and down the Turner Trail.

f. Almost the entire course has been leaf blown.

g. There is one muddy section and long course has one rushing stream to cross TWICE so might want to bring dry socks and shoes if you’re sticking around after.

3. Maps

a. We have 20 short course maps and 20 long course maps.

b. You will be given a map and assigned a starting position when you register.

c. If we have more than 40 people, you’ll have to double-up.

d. Note: It’s very easy to get turned around on this course. We actually messed up on our way out and started in on the loop again. LOL J

e. If you get hopelessly lost, call my cell 822-7020 and tell me exactly where you are (like you’ll know J)

4. Timing

a. Show up for registration no later than 6 PM

b. We will start at 6:30 PM

c. We will space you out so the last person starts by 7:00 PM.

d. You will have 1 HOUR to find your items.

5. Poker

a. When you return, bring your items to the registration table.

b. You get to draw 1 card for each item found

c. If you have items you weren’t supposed to find, you will be disqualified.

6. Prize

a. We gonna get a gift certificate to Panera Bread.

7. Food

a. We’ll be getting some party pizza’s while you’re out on the course.

b. And we’ll have some apple cider.

c. If ya want to bring something else, please do, however, alcohol is prohibited in the State Forest.

8. Movie

a. Hoping to show Rocky Horror Picture show, but don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t happen.

9. Miscellaneous

a. Costumes encouraged!

b. I think that’s about it.

c. On no – one last thing… Have FUN!

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#998

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:37 am
Subject: Halloween Poker Run Rules - Strictly Enforced - Don't make us punish you.

mtbikexcski

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Okay, Beth has worked out the details and here’s how it’s going to work… GOT IT?

1. Buckets

a. We will have 10 buckets out on the course.

b. They will contain stuff.

c. You will have to find 5 specific buckets and take one item from each.

d. For example, you might have to find buckets 1,3,5,7,9.

e. Someone else will be assigned 2,4,6,8,10.

f. Someone else will have 1,3,5,6,9.

g. Only take something from your assigned buckets.

h. You should return with 5 items only.

i. We’re not going to hide these too badly, but you’re going to have to read your cue sheet and pay attention.

2. Courses

a. We have a long course – 3.5 miles + 2 mile optional loop.

b. And a short course 2 miles.

c. We anticipate bikers doing the long, walkers/runners doing the short.

d. No pre-riding the course after Noon Friday – that’s cheating.

e. If you want to get in a ride beforehand, go up and down the Turner Trail.

f. Almost the entire course has been leaf blown.

g. There is one muddy section and long course has one rushing stream to cross TWICE so might want to bring dry socks and shoes if you’re sticking around after.

3. Maps

a. We have 20 short course maps and 20 long course maps.

b. You will be given a map and assigned a starting position when you register.

c. If we have more than 40 people, you’ll have to double-up.

d. Note: It’s very easy to get turned around on this course. We actually messed up on our way out and started in on the loop again. LOL J

e. If you get hopelessly lost, call my cell 822-7020 and tell me exactly where you are (like you’ll know J)

4. Timing

a. Show up for registration no later than 6 PM

b. We will start at 6:30 PM

c. We will space you out so the last person starts by 7:00 PM.

d. You will have 1 HOUR to find your items.

5. Poker

a. When you return, bring your items to the registration table.

b. You get to draw 1 card for each item found

c. If you have items you weren’t supposed to find, you will be disqualified.

6. Prize

a. We gonna get a gift certificate to Panera Bread.

7. Food

a. We’ll be getting some party pizza’s while you’re out on the course.

b. And we’ll have some apple cider.

c. If ya want to bring something else, please do, however, alcohol is prohibited in the State Forest.

8. Movie

a. Hoping to show Rocky Horror Picture show, but don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t happen.

9. Miscellaneous

a. Costumes encouraged!

b. I think that’s about it.

c. On no – one last thing… Have FUN!

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#997

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:37 pm
Subject: Friday night update

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We’ve rented the Rocky Horror Picture show and I think I can get a projector, have a generator, screen and have some PC speakers… ��No throwing stuff at the screen, but ok to yell.� Here’s a really good audience participation guide:

http://www.badmovies.org/movies/rockyhorror/audience/rocky_audience.pdf

During the movie, you yell the lines that are bold and underlined.

Brad: Hey Janet.

Janet: Yes Brad?

Brad: I’ve got something to say. SAY IT ASSHOLE! �� that’s what the audience says, I used to love that line back in 1979.

Okay – well… there you have it!� You coming?� I’d really like to get a feel for numbers…� I think I’ll order pizza while you’re out on the course.

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#996

From: "mtbikexcski" <brad@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:08 pm
Subject: HALLOWEEN RIDE

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HALLOWEEN POKER RUN

FRIDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 30, 2009 6:00 PM

PITTSFIELD STATE FOREST

SKI LODGE PARKING LOT

Bike, Run or just hike around the lower trails in the Pittsfield State Forest and find items based on map and clues you will be given. Watch out for spooks and goblins. Come back with your tokens and draw cards. Highest poker hand wins. Starts will be at 1 minute intervals. One hour time limit. Become very familiar with this map. before venturing out in the darkness. Cider and snacks provided. If you could let us know you're coming, it would help us figure out how much food to get. Click contact us and let us know if you're coming.

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#995

From: "Coyne" <jcoyne@...>
Date: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:39 pm
Subject: Re: Wendell Ride

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That's 4 of us.

Mike

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#994

From: "Herder, Bradford J" <Bradford.J.Herder@...>
Date: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:13 pm
Subject: RE: Wendell Ride

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I’m in.

Brad Herder

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75 South Church St. 4th Floor

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Voice: (413) 236-3435

Fax: (413) 236-3434

Email: Bradford.J.Herder@...

From: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of harry meyer
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 2:12 PM
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BerkshireNEMBA] Wendell Ride

Sue and I are in

--- On Sat, 10/17/09, mikec <jcoyne@...> wrote:

From: mikec <jcoyne@...>
Subject: [BerkshireNEMBA] Wendell Ride
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:44 PM

Saw this on the NEMBA site-looked like a good ride. Those of us who went to trail school there can attest-some fun singletrack. Might be nice to get a Berkshire contingent. Interest out there?

Save the Date: Pioneer Valley Chili MTB Ride Sat., Nov. 7th

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New England is arguably the best place for mountain biking, fall the best time for riding, and chili the most comforting fall food so lets combine those three things to create one magnificent event - the first annual Pioneer Valley Chili MTB Ride™!

The ride part will take place at Wendell State Forest on Saturday, November 7th. We will meet/park at the Wendell Ranger Station (scroll down for directions) and start riding at 1pm. Wendell State Forest has some of the best mountain biking in Western MA. The beautiful scenery is highlighted by an ever-expanding system of strategically built and beautifully maintained single track. The trails range from all-ability to highly technical and from gently rolling to up-/downhill that is sure to have your heart racing!

To showcase some of Wendell's greatest trails and varied terrain, we will ride one of the classic loops at Wendell and add some trails here and there. At a moderate pace, I expect that the ride should take us 3-4 hours. Depending on the crowd, we might split into a "faster" and an "intermediate" group, and trails might be added/skipped depending on general consensus, but here is the rough plan as of 3:43pm on Oct. 13th:

To start off, we'll go down the XC to Carlton's Dirth, over to Harold's Hiatus and up Wicked Pond Escape. From there, we can either head directly over to the Maple Leaf trail to Nipmuck or take Two Brothers (to Maple Leaf). We'll go up Maple Leaf, down Nipmuck and climb up Baker Road (a local favorite ). We'll bomb down Hannah Swarton and climb back up Mormon Hollow (or vice versa). After that, we can finish on the Lookout trail and either the Pond Loop or "Trail" back over to the Ranger Station.
But wait, there's more: Hungry and thirsty, we will cross the road over to the Robert Frost trail and to our gracious host, Bill Gabriel, where we will feast on chili and fine beer. Afterwards, we will shuttle people back to their cars.

Please let me know if you plan on coming so that we can properly prepare! All are welcome (but by no means required) to bring a dish, snack or beverage to share. If you want to bring something please email me to let me know what you're bringing, or to ask what we might still need. We can drop food off at Bill's house before the ride (12-12:45pm; directions below). The rain/snow date for the ride is Sunday, November 15th, but lets keep our fingers crossed that we won't need it!

Directions to the Wendell Ranger Station:
From the east or west: Take Rte. 2 to Rte. 63 south through Miller Falls, Wendell Rd. over R.R. bridge, take Montague Rd. and follow signs.
From the north or south: Take Rte 47 North to Route 63 North. Travel approximately 6 miles and follow lead in signs approximately 2 miles to the Park Headquarters. (From RT63: turn right on Highland St (before center of Millers Falls) to intersection with S Prospect St, turn right onto S Prospect St and follow that all the way up -turns into Wendell Rd, bear right)

Directions to Bill Gabriel's house (from Millers Falls):
Follow the signs to Wendell State Forest. Bill's house is on the right just before the Ranger Station, brown house with a red barn sitting back from the road (334 Wendell Road).

Contact: Steffi Krug, (413)522-7321, knoepfchen7@ yahoo.com

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#993

From: harry meyer <hdmsmz@...>
Date: Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: Wendell Ride

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--- On Sat, 10/17/09, mikec <jcoyne@...> wrote:

From: mikec <jcoyne@...>
Subject: [BerkshireNEMBA] Wendell Ride
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:44 PM

Saw this on the NEMBA site-looked like a good ride. Those of us who went to trail school there can attest-some fun singletrack. Might be nice to get a Berkshire contingent. Interest out there?

Save the Date: Pioneer Valley Chili MTB Ride Sat., Nov. 7th

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New England is arguably the best place for mountain biking, fall the best time for riding, and chili the most comforting fall food so lets combine those three things to create one magnificent event - the first annual Pioneer Valley Chili MTB Ride™!

The ride part will take place at Wendell State Forest on Saturday, November 7th. We will meet/park at the Wendell Ranger Station (scroll down for directions) and start riding at 1pm. Wendell State Forest has some of the best mountain biking in Western MA. The beautiful scenery is highlighted by an ever-expanding system of strategically built and beautifully maintained single track. The trails range from all-ability to highly technical and from gently rolling to up-/downhill that is sure to have your heart racing!

To showcase some of Wendell's greatest trails and varied terrain, we will ride one of the classic loops at Wendell and add some trails here and there. At a moderate pace, I expect that the ride should take us 3-4 hours. Depending on the crowd, we might split into a "faster" and an "intermediate" group, and trails might be added/skipped depending on general consensus, but here is the rough plan as of 3:43pm on Oct. 13th:

To start off, we'll go down the XC to Carlton's Dirth, over to Harold's Hiatus and up Wicked Pond Escape. From there, we can either head directly over to the Maple Leaf trail to Nipmuck or take Two Brothers (to Maple Leaf). We'll go up Maple Leaf, down Nipmuck and climb up Baker Road (a local favorite ). We'll bomb down Hannah Swarton and climb back up Mormon Hollow (or vice versa). After that, we can finish on the Lookout trail and either the Pond Loop or "Trail" back over to the Ranger Station.
But wait, there's more: Hungry and thirsty, we will cross the road over to the Robert Frost trail and to our gracious host, Bill Gabriel, where we will feast on chili and fine beer. Afterwards, we will shuttle people back to their cars.

Please let me know if you plan on coming so that we can properly prepare! All are welcome (but by no means required) to bring a dish, snack or beverage to share. If you want to bring something please email me to let me know what you're bringing, or to ask what we might still need. We can drop food off at Bill's house before the ride (12-12:45pm; directions below). The rain/snow date for the ride is Sunday, November 15th, but lets keep our fingers crossed that we won't need it!

Directions to the Wendell Ranger Station:
From the east or west: Take Rte. 2 to Rte. 63 south through Miller Falls, Wendell Rd. over R.R. bridge, take Montague Rd. and follow signs.
From the north or south: Take Rte 47 North to Route 63 North. Travel approximately 6 miles and follow lead in signs approximately 2 miles to the Park Headquarters. (From RT63: turn right on Highland St (before center of Millers Falls) to intersection with S Prospect St, turn right onto S Prospect St and follow that all the way up -turns into Wendell Rd, bear right)

Directions to Bill Gabriel's house (from Millers Falls):
Follow the signs to Wendell State Forest. Bill's house is on the right just before the Ranger Station, brown house with a red barn sitting back from the road (334 Wendell Road).

Contact: Steffi Krug, (413)522-7321, knoepfchen7@ yahoo.com

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#992

From: "mikec" <jcoyne@...>
Date: Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:44 am
Subject: Wendell Ride

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Saw this on the NEMBA site-looked like a good ride.  Those of us who went to
trail school there can attest-some fun singletrack.  Might be nice to get a
Berkshire contingent.  Interest out there?

Save the Date: Pioneer Valley Chili MTB Ride Sat., Nov. 7th


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New England is arguably the best place for mountain biking, fall the best time
for riding, and chili the most comforting fall food so lets combine those three
things to create one magnificent event - the first annual Pioneer Valley Chili
MTB Ride�!

The ride part will take place at Wendell State Forest on Saturday, November 7th.
We will meet/park at the Wendell Ranger Station (scroll down for directions) and
start riding at 1pm. Wendell State Forest has some of the best mountain biking
in Western MA. The beautiful scenery is highlighted by an ever-expanding system
of strategically built and beautifully maintained single track. The trails range
from all-ability to highly technical and from gently rolling to up-/downhill
that is sure to have your heart racing!

To showcase some of Wendell's greatest trails and varied terrain, we will ride
one of the classic loops at Wendell and add some trails here and there. At a
moderate pace, I expect that the ride should take us 3-4 hours. Depending on the
crowd, we might split into a "faster" and an "intermediate" group, and trails
might be added/skipped depending on general consensus, but here is the rough
plan as of 3:43pm on Oct. 13th:

To start off, we'll go down the XC to Carlton's Dirth, over to Harold's Hiatus
and up Wicked Pond Escape. From there, we can either head directly over to the
Maple Leaf trail to Nipmuck or take Two Brothers (to Maple Leaf). We'll go up
Maple Leaf, down Nipmuck and climb up Baker Road (a local favorite ). We'll bomb
down Hannah Swarton and climb back up Mormon Hollow (or vice versa). After that,
we can finish on the Lookout trail and either the Pond Loop or "Trail" back over
to the Ranger Station.
But wait, there's more: Hungry and thirsty, we will cross the road over to the
Robert Frost trail and to our gracious host, Bill Gabriel, where we will feast
on chili and fine beer. Afterwards, we will shuttle people back to their cars.

Please let me know if you plan on coming so that we can properly prepare! All
are welcome (but by no means required) to bring a dish, snack or beverage to
share. If you want to bring something please email me to let me know what you're
bringing, or to ask what we might still need. We can drop food off at Bill's
house before the ride (12-12:45pm; directions below). The rain/snow date for the
ride is Sunday, November 15th, but lets keep our fingers crossed that we won't
need it!

Directions to the Wendell Ranger Station:
From the east or west: Take Rte. 2 to Rte. 63 south through Miller Falls,
Wendell Rd. over R.R. bridge, take Montague Rd. and follow signs.
From the north or south: Take Rte 47 North to Route 63 North. Travel
approximately 6 miles and follow lead in signs approximately 2 miles to the Park
Headquarters. (From RT63: turn right on Highland St (before center of Millers
Falls) to intersection with S Prospect St, turn right onto S Prospect St and
follow that all the way up -turns into Wendell Rd, bear right)

Directions to Bill Gabriel's house (from Millers Falls):
Follow the signs to Wendell State Forest. Bill's house is on the right just
before the Ranger Station, brown house with a red barn sitting back from the
road (334 Wendell Road).

Contact: Steffi Krug, (413)522-7321, knoepfchen7@...

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#991

From: "Coyne" <jcoyne@...>
Date: Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:37 am
Subject: Re: Sunday Ride 9:30 AM - Pittsfield State Forest park at Lulu Cascade Parking area

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Wish I could -working ugh....... sounds like a great ride-loving Lulu!

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#990

From: "mtbikexcski" <brad@...>
Date: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:33 pm
Subject: Sunday Ride 9:30 AM - Pittsfield State Forest park at Lulu Cascade Parking area

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John leaf blew most of the lower trails in the PSF and they are primo � not even
a little pebble left on `em � you could eat off em.

9:30 AM. Mapquest
75 Shamrock Blvd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Lower Trails -> then Up Turner -> South on Taconic Crest -> Tilden Swamp -> back
to Berry Pond -> North on Taconic Crest -> William Berry Way -> Lulu Cascade.

Brad

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#989

From: "Berkshire Outfitters" <berkout@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:49 pm
Subject: Trail update 10-16

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It looks like the pole saw work is done on the Big bend down. So it looks like we still need to clear the AT and do some pricker cutting. Craig the widow maker is down but still need to be cut up. See ya all on Sunday 8:30

Josh

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#988

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:44 am
Subject: Community Ride - Saturday 10 AM - Onota Lake

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Don’t know if any of you are interested, but that real easy bike ride from Onota Lake to the PSF is Saturday, I think at 10 AM. I’m going to setup a NEMBA table. Hope to recruit some people.

I thinking I could do a kids ride next week in the PSF if I can get some interest going.

Brad

From: Tefft, Rebecca [mailto:rtefft@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:56 AM
To: Brad Herder
Subject: RE: Berkshire Chapter of New England Mountain Bike Association

Hi,

I would like it to just be the route we have in place. You are welcome to set up a table with your banner and some brochures. If you could get a few people to help lead a sweep and some in the middle for our ride, that would be wonderful.

Thank you,

Becky

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#987

From: "Berkshire Outfitters" <berkout@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:12 pm
Subject: Oct 18th trail Day

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There will be a trail on Sunday the 18th. Meeting in the Glen at the base of the Bolt. We are going to use the new pole saws and start at the top of the big bend and work down from there. A set of loppers and a saw would be great. There is also some prickers that need cutting on the Big bend we have a good tool Sid donated to the club for that. Any question feel free to contact.

Think Snow

Josh Chittenden

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#986

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:25 am
Subject: NEMBA RIDE

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Looks like it has stopped raining so today’s ride at 10 AM in the Pittsfield State Forest is a go. Starts at Lulu Cascade Parking area, Mapquest 75 Shamrock, Blvd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 and it’ll get you pretty close. 3 different rides… Beginner, Intermediate and Expert. Hope to see you there!

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#985

From: "Brad Herder" <brad@...>
Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:41 am
Subject: RE: FW: mt. bike trail proposal boundary issue at Pittsfield SF

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Yep - Mark said the state hired an outside firm to blaze all the trees and they did it wrong. I believe John Berry owns it. I’ll find out for sure on Monday. It’s funny b/c the state recently put up signs on the trail head across from Theresa Apple’s house saying designating who could use it and it’s not even their land. J

From: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of meanwheels@...
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 7:43 PM
To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BerkshireNEMBA] FW: mt. bike trail proposal boundary issue at Pittsfield SF

Wow- a couple of years ago they went thru Oct Mt and painted blue blazes on the trees- did they do that recently in the PSF and if so I guess they didn"t know what they were doing. Do we know who owns it? Ruth