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***Razorback is Closed*** RATED The Number 1 mountain bike trail in Florida! And one of the best 50 trails in America! according to MOUNTAIN BIKE magazine readers poll. Source: the Mountain Bike magazine Quarterly issue Winter 2004.
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***Orlando Sentinel article by Eric Michael
some quotes from mountain bike review.... (overall 4.8 rating out of 5)
MTB Kid from Maitland, Fl...
This trail is the best, most exciting, fun, challenging(for others), and best managed. The 9 mile loop contains expert trails with incredible downhills and climbs. The course is just incredibly fun to ride if you are good. Come here if you are a beginner and leave a pro. Do about 2 laps on this course and you've earned yourself some respect. Ride all the downhills and you are King. Make all the climbs, and you are a God among men.
Carlos from Sunrise, Fl...
Finally got a chance to ride this trail. Awesome!!!! very fun and fast, if you need a comparison Razorback is like a 9 mile ride on Snakebite (AKA: Gunrange) at Markham Park. There is even a new Halfpipe section marked "Expert only" just like Markham, only difference being it's about an 80 foot drop rather than Markham's 20 footer.
Mitch from Jacksonville, Fl...
I've been riding Hanna Park once or twice a week for about two months and my confidence level in my biking was getting pretty high. Then I rode here and felt like a beginner all over again. I mean that only in the most flattering of terms.On the day my friends and I rode, the course length was about 8.8 miles. From my understanding, the routes and distances change from time to time due to nearby. That's not a problem though since the trails were well marked and the splits into hard/expert trails were easy to spot. Here's some quick advice: If you aren't sure if you're skilled enough for the expert trails, chances are... you aren't.
Don't worry about the agony of those long, slow uphills. Once you look down those steep, rocky dropoffs you'll forget all about any pain you feel. Especially when you realize you have to negotiate those sharp turns at the end.
The route design worked well too. It started off level and somewhat easy, then grew progressively harder and more difficult and then flattened out again toward then end. Great for aerobic exercise.
Definitely worth the trip for anyone who wants more than a Sunday ride in the park.
A roller coaster ride. With a bit of legpower and balance you can pretty much keep the dabs to less than 5 for the loop. However, the ride is challenging. Your smile will last the whole ride. Who ever designed the track understands course rythym. The first couple miles are zoomers, then the drop/curve/up sections hit you one after another - sort of like bottomless powder skiing. You go down for a gulp, rise for a bit of air and then head back down.
Looking forward to racing this track
Turtle from Pembrook Pines, Fl...
Ok, here it goes... the first thing I noticed was how smooth the trail was. Being from South Florida, all I have to compare it to is Markham Park, Oleta and Quiet Waters. First and foremost, the lack of "taint-busting" rocks and roots made me grin. Since I ride a hard tail, this was very pleasant. I was able to fly, since the single track is very well groomed hardpack. Lost of fast switchbacks... then came "Granny's revenge". WOW!!! For those of us from South Florida, let me say that this is like 8 miles of "Rattlesnake Ridge" at Markham park. The climbs are steep, very very steep, and they turn on themselves while climbing. The drops are... well, just all out fun. Very steep, and smooth. You point your bike on the line, and just FLY!!! I can actually say that I caught myself smiling very big on the drops. Then the pain begins... every epic drop you encounter punishes you with a quad busting climb out. "Granny's Revenge" was so good, I went back and rode it twice. This trail is around a working phosphate mine, so there are tons of "mountains" to climb, and the crew who build these trails are masters at the craft. After Granny's Revenge, there are some other climbs and fast single track... very fun. Once you hit mile 5, (big sign reminding you), you enter an "advanced section". There is a bail out loop for non-experienced riders... I caution you, if you are not up on your handling skills, skip this... there is a steep climb (I did it twice, cause I didnt make the first time... had to go till I cleaned it) and after the steep climb, you ride a little ridge, that is about 50 feet in the air... steep on both sides of you. Then you see it.. I believe the locals call it "Big Gulch". It is intimidating for sure... very steep, very fast, and as soon as you hit bottom, you have to climb right back out. I had enough momentum that I actually got air coming out of the Gulch and landed on the drop on the other side. Pick your line well as you head down this drop... the next couple of miles are just as great... lots of LONG climbs... (read Jet Ski climb for those of you who ride Markham.. only twice as long). The next remarkable section is the XXX or tripple something or other. It is a few steep climbs and a very nice drop. The ride finishes up with some insanely fast single track to stretch the legs. All in all, I stayed with the "long loop" and got 10.93 miles on my computer before I broke the cable. I rode Granny's Revenge twice, and the Advanced Section (Big Gulch) twice, since it was that incredible. My hat is off to the men and women who maintain this park. NO TRASH at all on the trail, and it flows SO SMOOTHLY. I will be dreaming of this for a while... I cant wait till I get back up here for some more fun. If you live in the area, and ride this trail regularly, I envy you. If you live in Florida and havent ridden this trail, then I highly suggest that you do. If you can make each one of these climbs, then you are THE MAN!!! (or WOMAN)!!! Once again, thanks to the "Goneriding Crew" for a job well done. I will be telling everyone I know about this site... God bless and RIDE ON my brothers and sisters!!!
You won't believe your in Florida!
The Destination for Florida Mountain Biking!
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