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Title: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: CDawg on January 24, 2012, 12:07:06 PM Here's a cool WSJ article on training for Dakar Rally:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204542404577159353677540984.html?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_2 (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204542404577159353677540984.html?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_2) In it they mentioned Pine Barren. Have anyone been there? What is the road surface? Is it gravel or paved? The Pine Barrens, N.J. This area, also called the Pinelands, offers acres of sand, pine trees, rivers, roads, and small towns to ride through. "It's very rural yet surprisingly close to Manhattan so it's a good nature escape. It's also a good way to hone sand-riding skills on large bikes to prepare for larger, more adventurous rides." Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: Vishwacorp on January 25, 2012, 08:56:09 PM I've never even heard about this place. But I would love to find out what's there. Maybe an exploratory ride is in order once it warms up a little bit?
Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: Howie on January 25, 2012, 10:23:31 PM The roads are mostly paved and the area is flat. It is nice though, incredibly rural for so close to NYC. I'm not sure, but i think there are some areas for off road. Post up on DESMO, someone there (probably Ben) will know a lot more.
Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: Grrrly on January 25, 2012, 10:32:08 PM DAMNriders Pine Barrens NJ Dual sport ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHqIZFgyyeA#)
http://www.pinebarrens500.org/ (http://www.pinebarrens500.org/) (http://www.pinebarrens500.org/pb300-2012-12.jpg) Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: CDawg on January 26, 2012, 08:47:31 AM looks unpaved to me....
Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: Airborne on February 08, 2012, 06:15:51 PM There are some people in the ny/nj region section of advrider who could probably answer all your questions about the pine barrens.
www.advrider.com (http://) Title: Re: Know anything about Pine Barrens, N.J.? Post by: The Bearded Duc on February 08, 2012, 06:40:58 PM Watch out for this guy....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_devil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_devil) ;) Sorry, nothing to contribute, just couldn't resist. ;D |