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Went to Bogue Chitto state park today to ride the bike trails.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 4/27/24 at 6:32 pm
It was my first time, I was surprised by how nice it was. Clean, nice roads, great well kept facilities. Bike trails were awesome. Didn’t bring my discs but the disc golf course looked like it would be a ton of fun. Will definitely be back plenty. I need a new mountain bike 
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Posted on 4/27/24 at 6:51 pm to VanRIch
Bogue Chitto has bike trails?
Didn't know that.
Didn't know that.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 6:53 pm to kengel2
Yeah. A lot of them. And a nice pump track that my son loved. And they’re adding more.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 9:55 pm to VanRIch
We used to go play at Fricke’s Cave there when I was a kid. I hope there’s some sort of memorial to Faith Hathaway in the park. Robert Lee Willie got off easy when they executed him.
Posted on 4/28/24 at 8:00 am to VanRIch
BTW, what bike do yo7 ride now and what may you be looking at for a new one. I live near bike trails and regularly walk but biking looks like something I’d try. The bike needs a good, comfy seat though. 
Posted on 4/28/24 at 1:31 pm to Yewkindewit
I ride a schwinn from academy. It’s been fine for a down the lakefront ride and whatever. But it’s going on 12 years old. I thought it was going to rattle itself apart on the mild bogue chitto trails. It’s also full suspension which is unnecessary for amateur riding and a little more fatiguing than a hardtail. I’m not looking to spend $1k on a new bike but would like something simple and solid.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:12 am to VanRIch
Bogue Chitto recently came up on a trail building podcast I listen to. There are definitely some cool trails there. Ruston, LA just got some new MTB trails as well that are pretty awesome for those of you further north in the state.
It's a great sport. For those of you looking to get into it: it's not cheap. I highly recommend going to an actual bike shop and getting an entry-level hardtail (do NOT buy a cheap full suspension, as it's going to be heavy, unreliable and have ineffective suspension).
Trek Marlin and Specialized Rockhopper are two good entry-level bikes. If you can get a dropper post, upgrade to one as soon as you can. It will greatly increase you enjoyment on the bike.
It's a great sport. For those of you looking to get into it: it's not cheap. I highly recommend going to an actual bike shop and getting an entry-level hardtail (do NOT buy a cheap full suspension, as it's going to be heavy, unreliable and have ineffective suspension).
Trek Marlin and Specialized Rockhopper are two good entry-level bikes. If you can get a dropper post, upgrade to one as soon as you can. It will greatly increase you enjoyment on the bike.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:24 am to VanRIch
That disc golf course is a bitch. They need to make some actual lanes to throw through. Its more like just throw it and hope to not hit a tree.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 11:29 am to tke_swamprat
It’s tough for sure. I throw pretty much forehand only and seem to avoid the trees - might hit a tree or two per round. But my buddy who throws backhand has tagged every tree out there. I can throw under par there but we just play the shortest tees & baskets - just started playing at the end of last summer.
My strategy is to pick out a tree and aim straight for it - that way I’ll never hit it.
My strategy is to pick out a tree and aim straight for it - that way I’ll never hit it.
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 11:30 am
Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:42 pm to VanRIch
Does it cost anything more than just getting in the park? Would a kids street/BMX bike work fine?
Posted on 4/29/24 at 8:22 pm to BobABooey
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We used to go play at Fricke’s Cave there when I was a kid. I hope there’s some sort of memorial to Faith Hathaway in the park. Robert Lee Willie got off easy when they executed him.
Fricke's Cave and the Gravel Pits off Enon Hwy.. We have definitely stomped some of the same dirt/mud as kids..
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:23 pm to Friscodog
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We have definitely stomped some of the same dirt/mud as kids..
And as two north of Dallas suburb residents, we continue to do so.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:46 pm to kengel2
In addition to the asphalt pump tracks for the kids and the long mountain bike trails, there’s a pretty serious jump section too…
My grandkids take their BMX bikes out there.
No extra cost for riding, just the $3/person park entry. My buddy & I split an annual pass once we started going frequently. $80 total for a full year and anyone in my car gets in on the pass.
My grandkids take their BMX bikes out there.
No extra cost for riding, just the $3/person park entry. My buddy & I split an annual pass once we started going frequently. $80 total for a full year and anyone in my car gets in on the pass.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:18 pm to VanRIch
Do they still have horseback riding?
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:32 pm to TigrrrDad
Thank you!
Posted on 5/2/24 at 7:15 am to hogfly
Good to know about Ruston trails. I’ve ridden Caney Lake trails a few times and I’ve never seen more ticks and snakes than on that trail. Hitting brush and vines the entire time. Very tight. Not well maintained as of a couple of years ago. Hope it’s changed.
I’d recommend buying a used mainline bike to start and see if you like it.
I’d recommend buying a used mainline bike to start and see if you like it.
This post was edited on 5/3/24 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:24 pm to BobABooey
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I hope there’s some sort of memorial to Faith Hathaway in the park
They do not
Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:04 pm to VanRIch
For those considering purchasing a mountain bike, I earlier recommended buying a hardtail from a local bike shop. That's good advice, but I will say that the used bike market is absolutely crazy cheap right now. A ton of people got into the sport during COVID and are now unloading their bikes. Supply chain issues have also created an overabundance of new bikes for bike dealers... so those are also cheap.
If you DO decide to look into a used bike... it's hard to know what to look for. Here would be my list:
1) 1x (1by) drivetrain. Meaning a bike that only has 1 chainring in the front. 1x12 or 1x11 would be most common.
2) Disc brakes (not cantilever).
3) I would focus on bikes make in 2019 and later. Modern geometry for bikes is vastly superior.
4) Dropper post. If the bike doesn't have one already, it should be your first upgrade.
5) Tubeless ready rims/tires (or already set up tubeless).
If you ever find something on social media and would like me to look it over and tell you whether it's worth buying or not, I'm happy to do so. A buddy of mine just picked up a 3500 dollar carbon XC race bike for 1k, which lets you know the kind of deals that are out there currently.
If you DO decide to look into a used bike... it's hard to know what to look for. Here would be my list:
1) 1x (1by) drivetrain. Meaning a bike that only has 1 chainring in the front. 1x12 or 1x11 would be most common.
2) Disc brakes (not cantilever).
3) I would focus on bikes make in 2019 and later. Modern geometry for bikes is vastly superior.
4) Dropper post. If the bike doesn't have one already, it should be your first upgrade.
5) Tubeless ready rims/tires (or already set up tubeless).
If you ever find something on social media and would like me to look it over and tell you whether it's worth buying or not, I'm happy to do so. A buddy of mine just picked up a 3500 dollar carbon XC race bike for 1k, which lets you know the kind of deals that are out there currently.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 5:34 am to hogfly
BCSP got some state funding and had professionals build the jump trails. The cross country trail ain't bad either. If you're looking for a used mtb then the big brands are Trek, Specialized and Giant. Kind of like Ford, GM or Chrysler of bikes. There are other brands that are good but hard to go wrong starting on one of those.
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 5:37 am
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