Dirt Hermit Hovel

08/26/2024

When you thought Hermit life was just about solitude, think again! We're talking dirt, rollers, and berms in the woods, baby!

07/14/2024

Just had to give my lines a little TLC. Berm angles, check. Pinching and pulling? Of course! And now, I'm adding some extra oomph with new features.

07/04/2024

Wishing you a happy 4th! Let's get this slap party started and make everything butter smooth, a perfect amount of rain.

07/03/2024

The base hardened like a superhero in the wooden cribbing for a few days, so I removed the down slope bracing and added more dirt to create a roller berm that's the bomb dot com. I adjusted the entry berm to guide you onto the roller coaster ride of your dreams, ensuring the final ride line is nothing short of perfection.

07/02/2024

Gave that drop the ol' upgrade magic! Smoothed out the entry, berm, and landing for the lower line for a silky ride. Now I'm thinkin' a road gap would be siiiick! Come by and let's shred, dudes!

06/30/2024

Jump, jump, jump! It's like I have jump-building fever and can't stop! Another one is taking shape after the berm on the new line!

06/30/2024

The bunnies are taking over! Our dog discovered a whole litter of them during his morning p*e break, they're so small they could fit in a teacup. Gave them some clover to snack on and now they're hopping around like they own the place!

06/29/2024

Ok were are back up on Trail Forks, after someone had it hidden because hey thought it was on there property.

Dirt Hermit Hovel Mountain Bike, E-Bike trails near Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 5 trails

06/29/2024

Alrighty then! Sturbridge's dirt jump park, Dirt Hermit Hovel, is now open for your jumping pleasure! You can access the trails from Bates Hill, but be sure to park your ride at either the new municipal lot across from the Whistling Swan or over at Altruist Brewing. Don't block the road, homies!

06/27/2024

Shaped up the landing like a pro (and by pro, I mean amateur hour on TikTok), then dug that berm like a dog looking for a bone!

06/25/2024

Did a bit of mowing, and cleaned up the landing of the 10'er Third jump isn't as big as it'll be but it's good for testing. And we have peaches coming ripe

06/24/2024

Moved some dirt around, made the 6ft a rollable delight. Gave the 10ft entry a nice tidy-up, and started building the 15ft monster!

06/23/2024

And the tenner's done, but it needs a lil' firming up. Sixer's feeling good though, and that berm? Sp*ed-hog heaven! New line's coming along niccccely. Sturbridge's new Jump park will be opening soon. It'll be free for everyone. I've set up a patreon if anyone is interested in supporting the work I do. patreon.com/Dirt_Hermit

06/22/2024

I barely managed to snap some pics before the rain turned my phone into a soggy mess. The entry berm and the takeoff of the 6-footer looks promising, with about 70% of the 10'er don . Looks like I'll have to wait for sunnier skies to capture the rest! Bonus Pics of the trail day at riverlands, made a footer of the bike repair station and some slabs for future bridges.

06/21/2024

Calling all dirt enthusiasts! I'm about to conquer the next few jumps, and I'm zeroing in on a trio of table tops - 6', 10', and 15'. Where's a dirty dog like me gonna find all this dirt? Don't fret, my 6-foot creation is complete, and I've started chipping away at that towering 10-footer!

06/19/2024

Calling all dirt enthusiasts! I need your help to create more epic dirt adventures and keep those trails in tip-top shape. Join me on Patreon at patreon.com/Dirt_Hermit and let's get dirty together!

Building and maintaining local trails for mountain bikes.

06/18/2024

Yowch! The temperature was off the charts today, but I still managed to hack my way through the Clear Cut trail. Thanks for the heads up, tweety!

06/13/2024

Let's widen and lengthen that double shark fin chicane, shall we? I mean, who doesn't love a good shark fin or two? But seriously, it was way too sp*edy, even for the likes of Jaws.

06/12/2024

Berm-ageddon! Just expanded another berm to a whopping 15 feet of radius, because why have just a little dirt when you can have a lot?

06/11/2024

Got the berm and step up handled. Now, where's that rain? I need it to tuck my landscaping in like a sweet little baby.

06/10/2024

Widened out the berm to a massive 13-foot radius. Yeah, it's a monster. And added a step up landing, plus some dirt on the back of the kicker for a buttery smooth roll. Not bad for 3 hours of work.

06/09/2024

Jump testing, you say? More like jumping for joy, am I right? Things are definitely hitting the sweet spot!

06/08/2024

We played roller coaster with the middle roller and moved it to the outside, leaving plenty of room for a silky smooth transition that'll put a smile on your face!

06/08/2024

Shaping, spacing, compacting rollers, going to add a few more.

06/07/2024

More slap packing for a berm and table top and adding a few rollers for a more technical and challenging feature.

06/04/2024

A great big bowl of happiness.

06/03/2024

Extended the berm to line up with the shark fin and added some soil to make sure it's stable. Got Beans, summer squash, and sugar baby watermelons planted and they're all growing well.

06/02/2024

Compost application not only benefits cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, beans, and corn, but also improves soil structure and fertility, leading to healthier and more productive plants.

06/01/2024

Ta-da! Behold, some glorious golden hour photos of the track that'll make you go 'woooo!'

05/31/2024

I went full-on ninja mode and built a radical hip jump, then dug out a bitchin' berm, dude!