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Post by freerideco on Mar 20, 2010 9:22:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the input Tim. Our main concern is with the sustainability of the trail. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but roots are a natural reinforcement against soil erosion. We are also concerned with the challenge that the trail provides for riders. The trails here are some of the more challenging trails in the area and we'd like to keep it that way. A letter with these concerns has been drafted and will be sent to the powers that be. In the meantime, if anyone comes across someone doing this, we would appreciate it if you would report them to the park officials.
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Post by freerideco on Mar 19, 2010 9:14:47 GMT -5
FYI, more and more roots and rocks are being cut off the trails at Scales Lake every month. Just this winter, I noticed MANY roots that were cut out. There were even some major roots cut out just this past week. Believe it or not, but there are hardly any roots left on the trail compared to just a couple of years ago. I'm sure you all agree that this has to stop. I know that this concern was voiced last year, but the message obviously was not heard. Lets put our heads together and take action on this pressing issue. Thoughts?
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Post by freerideco on Mar 16, 2010 20:21:59 GMT -5
Trails were perfect last week. They should be good to go by Wednesday or Thursday for sure. As far as I know, they are still closing at 4:30pm daily and 6pm on Saturday.
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Post by freerideco on Mar 11, 2010 20:46:59 GMT -5
The best option is the SIRS lot near the back gate of the park. If you follow 4th St. out of town, the lot is on your left just after you pass the back gate. I always park by the playground. You might get the stink-eye from some of the people passing through but most people don't mind us parking there.
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Post by freerideco on Feb 14, 2010 22:26:52 GMT -5
I'd say these days are best spent at Paoli. Fresh tracks most of the day and no lines.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 30, 2010 17:47:54 GMT -5
Probably xc skiing. Never done it but looks like it could be fun.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 18, 2010 23:58:55 GMT -5
SeXy.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 16, 2010 23:20:43 GMT -5
Too bad the weather sucks for riding. Doing any digging?
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Post by freerideco on Jan 12, 2010 20:11:08 GMT -5
I yield to all cars, foreign and domestic.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 11, 2010 23:31:57 GMT -5
Been riding to work every day. Snow is always fun, but probably won't ride in the rain though. Keep it up Fester.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 10, 2010 11:51:01 GMT -5
No hiking today. Might be able to sneak a ride in later.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 9, 2010 9:22:40 GMT -5
That was very sweet of them to smooth everything out for us. After all, mountain biking is much more pleasant without bumps and obstacles getting in the way all of the time.
I was able to follow it ok, just had to backtrack in a few spots when I missed a turn. I would like to hike it the other direction sometime. If you want, PM your # and I'll give you a heads-up if I'm gonna head out there.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 9, 2010 8:50:37 GMT -5
I like the sound of that. What did the Y do last year?
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Post by freerideco on Jan 8, 2010 2:00:19 GMT -5
I hike-a-biked the new planned route Wednesday evening. Btw, I lost some clear-lensed glasses so if anyone stumbles across them, please let me know. Anyway, I started on the west end of the trail and was able to ride for a little bit. Probably a little less than halfway through, the riding turned to hiking. I was able to follow the trail pretty well. It looked like this trail could be a lot of fun. Possibly a tighter, more technical trail than the main trail next to it. Is that what you guys were thinking? Is the plan to ride west-to-east, east-to-west, or both? It looked like a couple of the climbs riding west-to-east might not be feasible.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 8, 2010 1:42:28 GMT -5
Hey Tim. I know which trail you're talking about by the ball fields. That's pretty much just a longer option for that section. It loops right back in to the main trail. I'm thinking that's probably not part of the new stuff. I believe the new trail they are planning is more on the north side of the park.
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