Trans-Mass Trail - Page 3

kermita · 03-16-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veesquared

I plan to try this ride in the later part of Spring 2009 . Right after Mud season . I would be glad to lead a group to Allis State Park and do the Northeren section as well if there was interest.

Interested!

Also, does anyone have any GPS maps of dirt roads in central mass/quabin area?

Jimmaaay · 03-27-2009, 11:00 AM

I know this thread is kind of stale but I can't seem to find how to download the gpx files. I really want to do this in the next few weeks.

Can someone point me to the download?

Hulked Up · 03-28-2009, 05:52 PM

For some reason I lost the original file upload when I edited the initial post. I've tried to reattach the gpx file but I get an error message. If someone has any ideas what I'm doing wrong or would like me to send them the gpx file so they can upload it themselves, please send me a PM. I'll email you the file.

kermita · 03-30-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulked Up

For some reason I lost the original file upload when I edited the initial post. I've tried to reattach the gpx file but I get an error message. If someone has any ideas what I'm doing wrong or would like me to send them the gpx file so they can upload it themselves, please send me a PM. I'll email you the file.

It's not just you Hulked UP....I just tried uploading the trans-mass gpx file and also received an error message.

Hulked Up · 03-30-2009, 07:48 PM

Huh. Well, if anyone would like the gpx file, just send me an email.

AugustFalcon · 04-02-2009, 02:15 PM

[Edited on Tues, 10 Nov 2009 to link to updated file.
Edited on 8 Oct 2010 to update link to point to new file location address.]

Here is Hulked-Up's version2 of his Trans-Mass gpx file:

TMTv2.gpx

[EDIT changed link to point to new file location!]

You need to DOWNLOAD THE LINKED FILE

Just clicking on it might work!

If you are using INTERNET EXPLORER V8 then you probably need to RIGHT-Click on the file and then LEFT-click on the "save-target-as" item in the menu that pops up.]

If you have any problems with the download PM me (its on my site)

Brimard · 04-06-2009, 07:02 PM

I've got a road bike but a Subaru for a car...hmmmm...

Great post!

Spinalcracker · 04-13-2009, 05:13 PM

I'm planning to ride this this Thursday 4/16/09 if anybody is interested in riding.

Hulked Up · 04-15-2009, 02:16 PM

Let us know the conditions...I was on the northern part (north of Greenfield) on Sunday and it was pretty muddy in spots. Still "mud season" around here.

Spinalcracker · 04-15-2009, 07:25 PM

I'm bringing the camera so I'll post some picts. I'll be starting at 57 and and Beach Plain Road since I will be coming from Springfield.

Spinalcracker · 04-16-2009, 06:03 PM

Here is the ride report from my Trans Mass ride today.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...17#post9585817

Beez · 04-23-2009, 06:48 AM

dedsmurf and I attempted the TMT awhile back (can't remember the date but it must have been in March

). Anyhoo, I just found my camera today and this photo was on it.

That's dedsmurf. We had to turn around several times due to snow.

Hulked Up · 04-23-2009, 06:21 PM

I'm not surprised for March. A number of the roads are not maintained in the winter and the higher elevation of many roads keeps the snow in there quite a while.

The snow should be all gone now and most of the mud around here has dried up. But it looks like the storm damage will be the big problem this season.

mmg781 · 05-13-2009, 12:24 PM

I have a general GPS navigation question...I'm a bit of a GPS noob so bear with me

For those of you who have ridden the Trans-Mass, are you able to navigate by following Hulked-Up's track log, or do you have to create a route in Mapsource? Since I have no familiarity with this part of Mass, I'd be relying on the GPS to stay on route (I always carry paper maps to cover my ass, but you get the picture). My concern with the Garmin routes is that if I have to detour because of downed trees, etc, the GPS will keep trying to send me back to the most recent waypoint.

Thanks

lateapex31 · 05-18-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brimard

I've got a road bike but a Subaru for a car...hmmmm...

Great post!

I just did a big section of the TransMass trail and up into a bit of the Puppydog route to Ascutney, VT in a WRX. We did take some big hits from rocks, etc but no flats or damaged wheels/tires. The roads were awesome and the country stores were too. I will be heading back up to the area in a few weeks on the bike if anyone is interested.

03-27-2009, 11:00 AM	#32
Jimmaaay Ride fast, take chances Joined: Feb 2009 Location: King Philip Country - Wrentham Ma Oddometer: 22	GPX File download I know this thread is kind of stale but I can't seem to find how to download the gpx files. I really want to do this in the next few weeks. Can someone point me to the download? __________________ Jimmaaay! '95 BMW R1100GS '07 KTM300

04-02-2009, 02:15 PM	#36
AugustFalcon Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Waterford, Connecticut U.S.A. Oddometer: 927	[Edited on Tues, 10 Nov 2009 to link to updated file. Edited on 8 Oct 2010 to update link to point to new file location address.] Here is Hulked-Up's version2 of his Trans-Mass gpx file: TMTv2.gpx [EDIT changed link to point to new file location!] You need to DOWNLOAD THE LINKED FILE Just clicking on it might work! If you are using INTERNET EXPLORER V8 then you probably need to RIGHT-Click on the file and then LEFT-click on the "save-target-as" item in the menu that pops up.] If you have any problems with the download PM me (its on my site) __________________ cheers... jack 04 BMW R1100S 02 KTM 250 Exc Racing SmugMug referral code: jXF8ohDWlTm56 AugustFalcon screwed with this post 05-31-2011 at 02:17 PM

04-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#38
Spinalcracker former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,025	I'm planning to ride this this Thursday 4/16/09 if anybody is interested in riding. __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England

04-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#40
Spinalcracker former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,025	I'm bringing the camera so I'll post some picts. I'll be starting at 57 and and Beach Plain Road since I will be coming from Springfield. __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England

04-16-2009, 06:03 PM	#41
Spinalcracker former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,025	Here is the ride report from my Trans Mass ride today. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...17#post9585817 __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England

03-28-2009, 05:52 PM	#33
Hulked Up ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Oddometer: 261	For some reason I lost the original file upload when I edited the initial post. I've tried to reattach the gpx file but I get an error message. If someone has any ideas what I'm doing wrong or would like me to send them the gpx file so they can upload it themselves, please send me a PM. I'll email you the file.

03-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#35
Hulked Up ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Oddometer: 261	Huh. Well, if anyone would like the gpx file, just send me an email.

04-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#37
Brimard Watch the Potholes Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Beantown Oddometer: 93	I've got a road bike but a Subaru for a car...hmmmm... Great post!

04-15-2009, 02:16 PM	#39
Hulked Up ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Oddometer: 261	Let us know the conditions...I was on the northern part (north of Greenfield) on Sunday and it was pretty muddy in spots. Still "mud season" around here.

04-23-2009, 06:48 AM	#42
Beez Given to fly Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Oddometer: 5,501	dedsmurf and I attempted the TMT awhile back (can't remember the date but it must have been in March ). Anyhoo, I just found my camera today and this photo was on it. That's dedsmurf. We had to turn around several times due to snow.

04-23-2009, 06:21 PM	#43
Hulked Up ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Oddometer: 261	I'm not surprised for March. A number of the roads are not maintained in the winter and the higher elevation of many roads keeps the snow in there quite a while. The snow should be all gone now and most of the mud around here has dried up. But it looks like the storm damage will be the big problem this season.

05-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#44
mmg781 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Constitution State Oddometer: 138	I have a general GPS navigation question...I'm a bit of a GPS noob so bear with me For those of you who have ridden the Trans-Mass, are you able to navigate by following Hulked-Up's track log, or do you have to create a route in Mapsource? Since I have no familiarity with this part of Mass, I'd be relying on the GPS to stay on route (I always carry paper maps to cover my ass, but you get the picture). My concern with the Garmin routes is that if I have to detour because of downed trees, etc, the GPS will keep trying to send me back to the most recent waypoint. Thanks

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