cumberland trails

[redneck jeff]

i am planning to hit the big time out festival in mid august,i have heard nothing but rad tales of cumberland riding.can anyone give me a heads up where to ride,must hit trails,shuttle/pedal up runs,links to maps etc.maps i assume are availible at dodge city cycles.any help would be great to aid my planning.i am brining my 6" all mtn bike and looking for the flowyness not the monster hits.thanks.

[skifreak]

http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandmapzoom.aspx newest version of the cumberland map. New yellow trails are some good fun, bucket of blood has been interrupted by logging but we're on the mend as soon as we get some rain... A fun one is up the logging road, down the new Bear Buns, (not labeled on the current map) then over across the river to teapot, around and up steam donkey and back down off broadway. The DH course is always fun, grub / stub is a good hike but a good ride still. All of cumberland is ride up / ride down. If you want another option head over to forbidden for some new stuff like cabin fever... http://cvmtb.com/content/forbiddenmapzoom.aspx

pm me for more info - probably be some rides that weekend - you staying at the riding fool?

[redneck jeff]

gonna camp out for the festival,then maybe stay at the hostel just to say i have.i will only have 1 day to ride unfortunately,not sure which date it will be.im kinda sketched about bringing my bike to the festival,i will lock it up in my truck big time but still...would dig hookin up for a ride for sure.thanks for the links.i will pm closer to the date and see whats up.

[redneck jeff]

so monday is my window to ride in the morning/early afternoon as i am heading back monday afternoon.if anybody is around and would like to ride let me know.

[rewoga]

hey dude - Monday's are tough for me (ahh - work). If you checkout Dodge City Cycles and the Hostel I am sure you can find someone to ride with.

[redneck jeff]

hey dude - Monday's are tough for me (ahh - work). If you checkout Dodge City Cycles and the Hostel I am sure you can find someone to ride with.

JPI has convinced me to try and sneak out on saturday or sunday.i can do a morning rip probably either one of those days if you are interested?gonna check out the hostel and dodge for sure.

[skifreak]

I know the hostel is booked for sure this weekend, but there are a few options.

PM sent

[rewoga]

JPI has convinced me to try and sneak out on saturday or sunday.i can do a morning rip probably either one of those days if you are interested?gonna check out the hostel and dodge for sure.

I'm riding Sat AM - pm me

[onepunch]

Is this a riding or music festival, or what? I am such a fan of this area for every aspect of living and riding.

[rewoga]

Is this a riding or music festival, or what? I am such a fan of this area for every aspect of living and riding.

Wellll - it's a music festival - but Cumby is a year round riding festival! So its kind of like having a music festival in the middle of a non-stop riding festival!!

(the more I think about it, the more I am sure I will move to Cumby some day...)

[skifreak]

http://thebigtimeout.com/

That's the music part

http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandmapzoom.aspx

That's the trails part

Trails in the morning - music in the afternoon / evening.

Cumberland is the Nelson of Vancouver Island.

[jpi]

up Buggered Pig to the road, straight up the road to Grub / Stub / Pity. Lezz do thizz.

[rewoga]

up Buggered Pig to the road, straight up the road to Grub / Stub / Pity. Lezz do thizz.

Sounds like a good way to start a Saturday! Early start? 9 ish gonna work? I have to be home at noon to get the boy. My Fraser Valley bud Steve will probably join us.

Is the tree still down on Pity? I have time Friday to clear it.

[rewoga]

http://thebigtimeout.com/

That's the music part

http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandmapzoom.aspx

That's the trails part

Trails in the morning - music in the afternoon / evening.

Cumberland is the Nelson of Vancouver Island.

Naahhh - it's better than Nelson!

[skifreak]

Is the tree still down on Pity? I have time Friday to clear it.

Are you meaning the tree at the bottom? leave that one - it's been down for a long time and makes for a challenge to limbo...

if its a different tree then ok.

[jpi]

Yeah, it's still down and needs to be removed.

I'll see what I can do about getting out Saturday AM for a shred.

[sridout]

Do Bear Buns and Off Broad way. Just spent 3 days in the area and those were my favorite trails. Can you say Loam. I need to win a lottery, I could so live in Cumberland.

[stillgoing]

I just got back from cumberland. Camped at Comox lake for the week.

Thanks Andrew, for being our guide.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Cumberland trails - Off-Broadway Loam!! Tied Knot fun.
Thursday: Mt. Washington - No line up - great trails.
Friday: Forbidden Plateau. - That exposed rock face!!!! (& the high speed twisty rip at the end)

Saturday... Too freaking hot. Rest... drink beer. Swim.

I could see myself living there one day. So many options. I need to explore Forbidden more.

Thanks again.

[redneck jeff]

i got out and hit bear buns,broadway and some dead end stunty trail on friday.hit entrails,soggy biscuit,space nugget on saturday.good times.
thanks guys for all the pm's,and info etc.sorry we did not hook up for a rip,it was just easier to do it on my own schedule.i will be back soon and next time im bringing the big rig so i can hit forbidden!

[redneck jeff]

Is this a riding or music festival, or what? I am such a fan of this area for every aspect of living and riding.

oh ya and the big time out was fan fuckin tastic.what a stellar weekend of great music,hot chicks,cold beers,good weed and great vibes.the best part i was a volly so i got comped the whole weekend.sign me up for next year.