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Post by ricdix on Jan 5, 2011 14:33:17 GMT -5
More good news! Amanda Rogers (City of Owensboro Parks Director) called letting us know that work has officially been awarded to Alex Stewart of Spectrum Trail Design. www.spectrumtraildesign.com/Alex's initial goal will be to review, improve and approve the preliminary design, train city employees, detention crews and local volunteers on proper trail building techniques. Training will include a brief classroom session followed by actual hands on field work. (Trail Building!) The plan is to have him come back throughout the project to consult and build as much as our budget will allow. I can not express how exited I am. It's taken a long, long time to get to this point (literally years) Unfortunately, we've lost some really good volunteers along the way. Hopefully we will get them back and gain even more. Work should begin within a couple of weeks concluding late spring/early summer. (weather depending) We'll let you know the actual work days as soon as we can. Thanks for all the help and support along the way. Looking forward to building some sweet single-track! Richard Dixon |
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Post by Tim on Jan 7, 2011 13:23:54 GMT -5
Wow, that is great news! great to see something positive come out of that area. Plus its only 25 miles from here !
Keep us posted!!
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Post by ricdix on Jan 28, 2011 17:12:19 GMT -5
Update: Alex has approved enough corridor to keep us busy for awhile and the city's saw crew is hard at work clearing the way. Hopefully the weather will cooperate so Alex can lead us in an actual trail building day during his next visit. TBD. And incase you missed the news last night, Channel 14 was on site yesterday. Jasmin Embers interviewed Alex and Eddie Atherton with the Parks Dept. Link below.... Enjoy. www.14wfie.com/story/13924165/funding-adds-bike-trails-to-owensboro-park Richard |
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Post by timbarnes on Jan 29, 2011 10:42:33 GMT -5
Richard, just posted the link at HMBA site. Let me know about the work day - I'll try to come down and help. I can bring the HMBA tools if you want me to.
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Post by freerideco on Jan 29, 2011 21:07:45 GMT -5
Very cool. Seems like a great opportunity for local schools to get involved...
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Post by Tim on Jan 31, 2011 12:55:11 GMT -5
Man, I tell ya what,....
Its about time something good is happening in that area.
I'm about as close to there as i am to scales lake.
Owensboro is a great community, I'm happy things are finally moving forward.
Thanks for the updates.
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Post by ricdix on Jan 31, 2011 14:02:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys and thank you Tim.
We might have to take you up on your offer if our tool order doesnt arrive in time.
Richard
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Post by ricdix on Mar 7, 2011 12:06:42 GMT -5
In case you have'nt heard the news..... Alex broke ground last week!
Trying to finalize a Volunteer Agreement between the City and Kymba. Hope to have an official trail day very soon!
Thanks, Richard
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Post by ricdix on Mar 31, 2011 14:25:24 GMT -5
Alex Stewart (Spectrum Trail Design) will be in town this week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday AND we have the green light to host a Kentucky Mountain Bike Association (KyMBA) Volunteer Trail Day!
If your interested in volunteering to help build the new trail system, please join us this Saturday morning April 2nd at 9:30 am. Lets meet at the Ben Hawes Park main parking lot on Booth Field Road. Then carpool to the work site at the end of Medley Road or the end of Over Street Road. TBD
Please bring your own work gloves, eye protection, snacks and drink. Also, you might consider bringing your bike and ride some new sweet single-track before you go home.
Contact me if have any questions.
Thanks,
Richard Dixon
852-3747 home
244-0567 cell
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Post by timbarnes on Mar 31, 2011 21:11:06 GMT -5
Richard, do you need any rhinos to use?
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Post by ricdix on Apr 1, 2011 8:28:48 GMT -5
Tim, thanks for the offer. I believe we'll have enough. Not expecting a huge turnout. The timing is bad due to Spring Break but didnt want to wait since we finally received the green light. Thanks agian, Richard
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Post by daniel240 on Apr 4, 2011 0:10:12 GMT -5
How did the work day go? I wish I could have made it. I'm looking forward to riding/working down there soon!
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Post by ricdix on Apr 4, 2011 13:32:18 GMT -5
Great... We had 10 awsome volunteers. Approx. 1.25 miles of sweet single-track is complete! Keep in mind its hidden. So be sure to ask around if you decide to ride. Otherwise you may spend the day riding around on the double track wondering what the heck? (btw... I believe Alex is working on a map) Take care, Richard More info here: www.kymba.org/forum/index.php?topic=236.0 |
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Post by Tim on Apr 8, 2011 21:02:48 GMT -5
Hey Rich,
keep us updated on any future trail work dates. Hope I can get over this weekend, weather permitting, to check out the progress.
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Post by ricdix on Apr 9, 2011 13:07:38 GMT -5
Will do Tim. May not enough on the ground to justify your drive unless your just really curious. Be sure to let me know if you do.
Alex was back in again this week. He cranked out some really cool stuff. Plus we had Kymba volunteers helping with finish work Wednesday Thursday and Friday evening. Hopefully we'll get this section completely open during his next visit.
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