Hello everyone! My husband, father, and I will be venturing to the 'Boro August 8th from Northwest Indiana. We were excited to find this website! We were wondering if you could give us any advice as to which trail to do. Let me explain our preferences, etc and see what you can recommend. My father is an avid cyclist. He rides on the road long distance. He prefers a long distance trip and is in excellent shape. He loves singletrack. I am a past collegiate cyclist, who has gotten out of shape from having a baby, etc and am just now getting back into shape via running. Haven't been mountain biking in a few years. Been riding MTB since I was 13 - state champ a few times...so I have experience. I prefer singletrack and nice scenery. I'm a photographer, so I will have a camera with me. (Indiana doesn't have a lot of awesome scenery, mostly corn...boring!) My husband is a motorcyclist. He rides things, but only if they have a motor. He loves nature, loves scenery, but has only been mountain biking once. He was an avid swimmer but is a touch out of shape. He loves TN for it's beautiful scenery. He will be using toe clips, as clipless isn't an option for him right now (I think he's leery of them). My dad and I are clipless and very familiar with them. Any suggestions??? Sorry for blabbing so much but the more you know about us the better you can recommend. Usually my dad and I go until I'm pooped and he continues with a few more laps while I walk the trails and shoot (pictures)...he's the type that isn't "warmed up" until he hits about 20 miles.

We have some great trails around the area. If you go back to the website and click on ride info there is a link for Mtb trails. I highly recommend Lock 4.

Thanks. I saw the list of trails but wasn't sure what you guys would recommend. I'll keep 4 in mind.

Hi!! I recommend checking out the Nashville Mountain Bike site. www.nashvillemountainbike.com

Sounds like you all are very active. I do hope that you will check out our club's rides while you are here. I enjoyed reading your post. I love mtn biking as well as road riding and swimming. There are many good road routes as well as wonderful trails. You will not be disappointed.

Post up your ride schedule when you get it planned so we can join you!!

Ok thanks a TON! Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we will only be able to ride one day. I have to get back to Indiana on Saturday night to shoot a wedding on Sunday. BUT my father might be interested in meeting up with you Saturday late afternoon for a road ride. I'll keep you posted. I will also let you know which mtb trial we pick.

Sat rides are usually in the morning but post back & see who is around. We could at least suggest a road route.

Yes, Nationalmountainbike.com has lots of local traffic and rides posted all the time--and the trail info is there.

I think AEDC would be a good bet, minus scenery. You might get some nice shots down by the lake.

The full loop is 14 miles, not super tech and no major climbing, but a good ride. With a map it is very easy for a weaker rider to shortcut out when he/she has had enough. It's about as close as anything to M'boro.

Scenery can be had at Franklin/Marion State Forest, but it's a bit further away and I've not beeen there in a while, but it has new mileage, double but, i'm not sure how well it is marked.

Chickasaw Trace at Columbia is an hour or so away, nice trail, goes by the river, has shortcuts. About 8 miles of trail there.

Wade

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