Once the weather turns warm and the snow melts we start thinking of moving on to our favorite warm weather activities. In the “in between” seasons, getting out on your favorite trails isn’t as cut and dry as say mid-July. Freeze thaw cycles, blowdowns, melting and settling frost, muddy areas and ice and snow are all a concern. …ok lets get to the point. Trail use in early spring and late fall can cause damage to the trails. So, it’s advised to stay off them until they are properly dried out and trail crews have had a chance to clean things up. Area trail crews would much rather focus on building new, rather than fixing old. So please do your part and respect trail closures. We’re also located in the heart of the highest mountains and terrain in the state of Maine. While your friends are ripping singletrack in the central and southern parts of the state, we are still waiting for the snow to melt and the spring run off to subside. Patience grasshopper. Anyways, all this does not mean you can’t enjoy getting out for a ride, you just need to know what else is available and maybe more suitable for the season. So, here are our suggestions… [Read more…]