MCMBA: Milford

[Builder-Bill]

The trail is in great shape... rode it today.
Just installed a new trail head sign at the parking Lot. So now everyone can find the trail. See Ya Bill and Sam The trail Dog.

[Steve_Balogh]

First time I've ever ridden this trail without the snow. Drained well after the rain. Definitely not a "roadie course". Needs more riders.

[YoshiDawg]

Yesterday was the first time I rode Milford. The trail is in great shape! This is a great trail, no beginner trail, plenty of challenges and some technical portions in store. Thanks to Builder Bill for taking such good care of this trail (loved the roller coaster wooden bridges ).

Ride the trail folks and have a great time!!!

[genrlz]

Tonight was a night of firsts.

First ride of the season
First time on this trail
First time on the new bike(I officially love full suspension)
First time on clipless pedals(thank god there are a lot of trees to grab onto here, or I would have fallen about 4 times)

The trail was in great condition. Not even a hint of mud anywhere. I did the 5 mile run on this trail back in the winter, and that was miserable. I figured that this trail would not be all that hard to ride, but I worked up a good sweat. These clipless pedals have me a little leery, and overly cautious about stuff like going over those rollercoaster bridges.

I'll definitely ride this trail a LOT this year.

Thanks Builder Bill for a great trail. The new signs look great also.

[Builder-Bill]

First time on Clipless...... on the Milford Trail......... Wow ...You must like pain.... That would not be the first place I would go..... Bill

[genrlz]

So far only one fall because of the clipless. Who's idea was it to ride backwards anyway?

I went to that spoke junkies website, but it looked like it was all about Ohio. I'd definitely like to ride with you guys, so if someone could e-mail me, or post a link, so I can get on the schedule list e-mail, I'd appreciate that.

E-mail is genrlz@comcast.net

Thanks,

Chris

[Builder-Bill]

Hi Chris Email Pam at gadget@Spokejunkies.com To get the ride posting.... And I think it was Jerry that had that great/ stuped/painfull Idea... See Ya Bill Great Lakes spokejunkies

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

Junkies and Wannabes,

Thursday 04/19 6:00 Milford Trail
Sorry about the repost, but Bill and Mike need to check out the conditions and maybe do some minor trail work before the big party.

Saturday 04/21 10:45 Ride and Party at the Milford Trail
This ride will be hosted by Bill, Sam theTrail Dog, and Mike.
This Milford Trail will be one-year old this weekend. Come out and join the MMBA and show your support for the new trail. The celebration will include a birthday cake and local newspaper coverage. Directions: http://www.mmba.org/trails.php?trail=87




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



Ride with party hats,

Gadget

click here to unsubscribe

[MikeBl]

Wow, what a treat to ride a new trail (to me). Actaully met "Builder" Bill who was, as usual, hard at work on the trail with his dog Sam. For a 1 year old trail, it is in awesomw condition. Good mixture of fun and challenges. Great job Bill.

[genrlz]

Quick question for the ride today for the birthday of the trail.

I know the plan is to ride Milford, and then ride Proud Lake.

I was wondering though, will we be riding to Proud Lake, or driving to it?

I ask because I ride to Milford, so I wanted to be able to plan ahead.

Thanks,

Chris

[bigmaddrongo]

I grew up riding my GT BMX bike back in this area, and somehow I never realized just how many hills were back there! First time out on this trail was just awesome, exceeded all of my expectations and a great workout! Some sections definitely have the Hick feel, but a ton more elevation changes. Great trail, Bill!

[genrlz]

http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.d ... 9238410986

Mountain bike trail a local gem

By Aileen Wingblad
STAFF WRITER

Mountain bikers from near and far are discovering a gem nestled in the Village of Milford.

Carved out of a heavily-treed section of Hubbell Pond Park, west of Peters Road, the dirt trail has plenty of hills, dips and curves — thrilling and challenging enough for people who enjoy hopping on a mountain bike or lacing up their walking shoes and taking on a wooded trail.

ADVERTISEMENT
"The views are spectacular, the terrain is aerobic — even triathletes are using it to train," said Bill Hermann, a Milford resident and member of the Michigan Mountain Bikers Association. "It's amazing the number of people who use it."

It was Hermann who saw the need and pitched the idea of a mountain bike trail in Hubbell Pond Park to the Milford Village Council about a year ago. And once he received the OK, it was Hermann who did most of the work of establishing the 5-mile, winding, intermediate-level trail by trimming branches, building small wood-plank bridges and erecting signage. Hermann said he spent about 425 hours between last April and January to get the trail ready.

"It was a way to give back to society, to get people healthy," said Hermann. He's been a mountain biker for about 15 years.

He credits Village Manager Arthur Shufflebarger and the village council for helping Milford get the mountain bike trail. "They are the main reason we got the trail. (Arthur) is the man who got this all going," Hermann said.

On Saturday, Hermann organized a celebration to honor the one-year anniversary of the trail plan garnering a nod from the Milford Village Council. Mark Hosbach of Milford, a Michigan Mountain Biking Association member, was one of the mountain bikers on hand for the event. He describes the trail as "awesome and a lot of fun."

"Any time I go on a bike ride, I usually end up here," Hosbach said.

Commerce resident and fellow mountain biker Gary Weak said he especially likes having the trail so close to home. "I can just ride right to it," he said. "Mountain biking is about fun, first — and exercise, second."

Chris Bemis of Milford calls it an "overall good trail."

"There are obstacles to get over, lots of ups and downs. But the distance and location is the best thing," he said. "You can run it twice if you feel like it."

El Huntington, a MMBA board member and Farmington Hills resident, agreed. "It's a wonderful trail in a great location," he said. Huntington was one of the volunteers who helped Hermann build the trail.

"It has good cardio (features) and has a few sections that will test your skills," Huntington said. "And anyone can ride or hike it — and enjoy it. It's a lot of fun."

Bemis joked that the real reason he came out to the trail celebration was for the promised dessert. "Hey, there's going to be cake," he grinned.

The mountain bike trail is accessible at the northern edge of the baseball field parking lot on Peters Road. A sign points the way.

[Double T]

Any preferred Island Lake/Milford Trail routes? I'm thinking about riding Blue Yellow at Island Lake, but taking off to the Milford trail half way through the Yellow at Kensington Rd. Any route suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Scott

[genrlz]

I guess you could head up Kensington to the proving grounds and head East. Then, follow the proving grounds around to GM Road and head East on that. Take it into Milford, past the CVS on the corner of GM Road and Milford Road. The first left you can take past CVS is the next street you want. It kind of almost runs parallel to GM Road. There is a sign that says Bridge Out. Ride over the bridge, and you will be on Peters Road, heading north. Just a little ways past the bridge, you will see the ball diamonds. Right past the ball diamonds, but before the wood starts is the trail head, at the far north end of the parking lot. It is marked with a beautiful new sign.

Have fun biking up the hill on Kensington.

[Builder-Bill]

Ride Kensington bike path to the north side of park, jump on to road up to Buno rd, head east cross Milford rd,go to South Hill turn left (north),
3 miles up turn left at the first stop light ( GM / Huron rd) take it to peters rd,
ride to last baseball parkng lot( north lot) look for sign.. Also check out this event.. http://mmba.org/viewtopic.php?t=59578&highlight=milford
Bill

[Double T]

Thank You Genrlz and Builder Bill, my question has been answered with two great options. And the June Milford Trail Challenge has left me speechless!
Scott