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Post by kylekirkman on Jul 9, 2009 21:23:06 GMT -5
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Post by Tim on Jul 9, 2009 21:41:18 GMT -5
Looks like fun. wish they had all these damn trails 15 years ago.  |
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Post by kylekirkman on Jul 9, 2009 21:42:21 GMT -5
suck it up and break a hip. lol
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Post by Tim on Jul 9, 2009 21:57:59 GMT -5
Aw, that's harsh..... ;D
I shouldn't laugh, I am a bit more cautous at this point in life but I'm in much better physical shape.
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Post by kylekirkman on Jul 20, 2009 0:39:08 GMT -5
More French Lick Info............... The Southwest corner of this Image is at the intersection of West County Pike Rd and Red Quarry Rd Just to the Sothwest of West Baden Springs. you can put this into google maps and it will take you to the intersection 38.558536,-86.621844 as of yet there is not 'Trailhead information' and the trails are not open to te public yet. Should be fall of 2009. In the meantime the below map is completed progress so far, with the bottom right, or southeast is the intersection of W County Pike Rd and Red Quarry Rd... Following that image is an overall conception of the trail system.   |
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Post by Eric on Aug 13, 2009 21:10:51 GMT -5
These trails are GREAT!!!! They have about 100 ft of elevation to finish up the 5-6 mile loop.
This place is a lot like Brown County, but with a little more elevation. Right now there is about 4 miles done. Trail needs a lot of tires on it to work it in.
There is a fun elevated rock bridge option to ride, jumps, pumps, dips and a great looking rock crib walled section. I hope to have a picture soon of this part. (was not my camera, remember I am the picture whore :-))
He said it might be done in a month. Even though it beat the crap out of me, I can't wait to go back.
Oh yea and it is 35 min. from Jasper to the trail head!!!! ;D
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Post by Tim on Aug 13, 2009 21:41:24 GMT -5
Darn, I need to move to Jasper. Or buy a trailer with bike racks and split the fuel.  |
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Post by nvmtbrider on Aug 14, 2009 20:55:28 GMT -5
How are you getting in? I thought that it was closed to the public.
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Post by Eric on Aug 16, 2009 11:49:18 GMT -5
Yes, this trail is closed to the public and not officially opened yet.
I was sub contracted as a tread laborer.
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Post by Tim on Aug 16, 2009 11:58:35 GMT -5
It that part of the "dirt enforcment agency" ;D
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Post by Tim on Sept 16, 2009 19:00:40 GMT -5
Copied from News / Notes areaPaul Arlinghaus Wrote: French Lick / West Baden Resort will be opening the first of many mountain bike trails on Saturday October 3rd at 1:00PM. The Trail is named Buffalo Trace due to the Buffalo Trace that ran through the property. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Trace_(road)The trail is spectacular. French Lick hired Alex Stewart and provided the equipment, materials, and labor to build the trail. It is a 6+ mile trail that climbs to the top of the West Side of Mt Airie. With more elevation than Hesitation Point, Alex built a trail with his signature flow. The tread is easy, and the grades are kept at 5%, so beginner riders will be at home on the trail. Advanced riders will finish the climb a bit faster and the when they open up on the descent, will find Alex's rewards for speed. The key to making the most of the French Lick / West Baden experience is to indulge in the whole experience. Eat a meal in the West Badin Resort, hit the pool, have drinks at one of the bars, take in the history, walk the grounds, or pamper yourself at the spa. Its very clear that the Resort is not interested in any thing less than world class. The first trail is just the start and French Lick is committed to expanding the trails until they are a world class mountain bike destination. Please put October 3rd on your calendar and see yet another great trail in Indiana.
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Post by daniel240 on Oct 2, 2009 15:52:44 GMT -5
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Post by Eric on Oct 5, 2009 14:47:31 GMT -5
Trails were in great condition on Sunday. They are currently working on adding a 3 mile extension to add to the smiles.
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Post by marshall on Oct 8, 2009 16:02:16 GMT -5
whats up all been busy as hell lately, working 6 days a week and 10 and 12 hour days...really getting sick of my job...but kat and I went up and rode sunday oct. 4th
The trails were great and we had a blast...considering going back up again if i ever get another day off but thats not looking to be in the near future
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Post by Tim on Oct 8, 2009 16:40:23 GMT -5
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