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Tuesday Night Rides (TNR)
Throughout the Summer and Fall, grab your mountain bike and join us weekly for our Tuesday Night Rides!
Alternating between on-mountain trails and other networks around the area (private trails, neighboring chapters, etc.), this is a great opportunity to connect with other riders, build your skills and learn new trails. All ability levels and riders are welcome! We split into groups according to skill and meet up at the end for a well deserved post-ride beverage! Check here every Sunday Evening to see where we’ll be riding next!
Leaves Ain't Left Yet
10/20/2026 Maples have had us in their thrall all this fall Reds, magentas - they’ve sent us into ecstasy Brought leaf-peeping traffic nearly to a crawl But other colors are still here for us to see Each hue takes its turn at star time The reds will soon have left the building Orange, next, will go in search of a rhyme If not dropping, they all will start wilting Right now the yellows are the most bold Knock your eyes out, as you drive around town But, soon, yellow will mello
Jim Lyall
6 days ago1 min read
TNR at Aqueduct
10/6/2026 Like 2 years ago: Thanks for checking in here To find out what’s up This week, TNR will be at Aqueduct We’ll be dancing those great trails and rockin it, Mama Bikes swaying side-to-side, Like a rumba or samba Singing out praises for the trail crew at WAMBA Meet at 5:45, at the parking lot on Grassy Lane, just off Cox District Road in Woodstock
Jim Lyall
Oct 41 min read
Not This Tuesday
9/29/2026 We talked ‘bout riding Aqueduct, but to our dismay, What with a wet weekend and lots more due this Monday, Conditions are not exactly lining up in our favor ‘Specially if we aspire to being a good neighbor Okay, I just may be an old fuddy duddy But most trails are fragile when they are wet and muddy Some trails can handle the wet traffic just fine If I had fragile trails I wouldn’t want you riding on mine I say we give ALL the trails a much needed rest After the 50,
Jim Lyall
Sep 271 min read
Town Forest TNR Ride
9/22/2026 Oops, I skipped that feature Wanna give it a crack? You can double-back for the double black While I wait for you at the double track I’m down with a kicker and love to pop bumps But as they get bigger I question the jumps Should I avoid or should I engage? Tops on your mind when you ride at my age So, will I engage? To be perfectly fair I have to leave that one up in the air I’m often so cautious That it makes me feel nauseous But these things can abuse you When yo
Jim Lyall
Sep 201 min read
TNR Calendar Turns Toward the Dark Side
9/15/2026 Once you start down the dark path Forever will it dominate your destiny To see what dangers your future hath Upon your bars a light must resting be Hard to see, the dark side is Find you may not, the way to continue But, a lamp-lit route, find you will, with ease And thus, may the course be with you Riding from AOC Trailhead. Meet at 5:45. You might consider bringing a light. Subscribe to TNR to receive weekly emails: tuesday-night-ride-tnr-mtb Don't forget that th
Jim Lyall
Sep 131 min read
TNR OFF Mountain
Generic Happy Bikers 9/8/26 What’s UP? TNR is ON! You IN? I’m DOWN, if there’s an OUTing in the OFFing We arrive at 5:45 Leave at six without pausing Think AHEAD, or you’ll find It’s not RIGHT, but you’re LEFT behind We’re OFF. See ya AROUND Giddy UP Peace OUT! As a favor to our host When we ride private trails Location’s not n the post It goes out Monday in member emails Or become a member of the Ascutney Trails Association chapter of Vermont MTB Association. Your memb
Jim Lyall
Sep 61 min read
Tuesday Night Rest
9/1/2026 Sprinkle, Shower, Downpour That’s what looks to be in store What more could ya hope for? Prob’ly something else And it’s not likely to subside Before the slated Tuesday Ride Enjoy that evening sitting inside Doing something else
Jim Lyall
Aug 301 min read
Enjoy The Ride
Ascutney Trails (West Side) 8/25/2026 They say, “Stop, and smell the roses” But this ain't what the nose shows us It’s kinesthesis that sees this Your sixth sense needs a chance To enjoy the pops, swoops and banks Remember, we came here to dance We'll swing and sway through the Ascutney Trails from the AOC trailhead. Meet there (449 Ski Tow Rd.) at 5:45.
Jim Lyall
Aug 231 min read
Directionally Challenged?
8/18/2026 Left/right, up/down, in/out, which is the way? Follow the map, but it won’t always say Ride up or down, as per your inclination Wrong way won’t mean eternal damnation Should you happen to get all turned around No downside to riding the up side down And, at times, a climb can turn out sublime Though double-black downhills may be your downfall I’m rarely inclined to ride a steep climb But, I’ll assent to a gentle ascent I am not up for drops, most of the time But won’
Jim Lyall
Aug 161 min read
A Goody at Moody
This was many years ago. Who'll be riding Tuesday? This coming Tuesday, we’re going ‘cross the river (Yes, I know that some of you already live there) To Claremont, at 152 Maple Avenue There, find a parking spot, where we will be having you Unload your bikes, mount them, and embark Upon a fun ride, on the trails of Moody Park But please don’t go ride off before I arrive Which should be at approximately 5:45 After the ride, we’ll return ‘cross the river (Okay, not all of us, b
Jim Lyall
Aug 91 min read
TNR Returns
8/4/2026 You wanna ride your bike? Yeah! I wanna ride my bike Don’t wanna swim, run, lift, or hike I get my exercise doing what I like I just wanna ride my bike! We’re gonna ride bikes this Tuesday Night Got a riding site that’s outta sight! If you’re free that evening, I think you might Wanna take this friendly, free invite Come, ride your bike with us that night Cuz, we just wanna ride our bikes! This Tuesday is a members-only, off-mountain ride on private trails. Dues-payi
Jim Lyall
Aug 21 min read
Forecast Forces Cancellation
Photo by Jennifer Hannux 7/28/2026 Looking ahead to the wettest week of the summer If I were somewhat dumber, I would call it a bummer But, when I say the Tuesday Night Ride is off, Don’t deride or scoff We’ve all had enough Yes, after all the riding that we did at the fest I must hereby attest That this is for the best TNR is cancelled. Go get some rest.
Jim Lyall
Jul 261 min read
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