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Post by daniel240 on Feb 23, 2011 23:10:53 GMT -5
Rode all the trails tonight. Trails were perfect, only 3 or 4 soft spots total. Too bad it's supposed to rain the next few days. There were a lot of leaves covering the new section probably about a 1/4-1/2 mile in. I actually lost the trail twice tonight.
The new cut trail looks great Tim! Thats the biggest root I have ever seen. I'm not sure exactly what turn you are talking about but everything looked good to me. The only part I want to work on is the part before the trails end sign where the trail slopes down then back up around the topside of the tree. At the bottom of this turn you are carrying speed from both directions and the trail needs to be built up a little more, maybe build a small berm. I will get to it next work day.
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Post by timbarnes on Feb 24, 2011 23:19:42 GMT -5
Torrential rain fell in Harmonie throughout the afternoon. The trails are closed and will stay closed at least through the weekend. The six mile road loop would be good ride if the weather clears up. Its got a nice hill in it...
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Post by Tim on Feb 26, 2011 16:06:30 GMT -5
muddy, had a nice ride though, once the tires sunk in and made a nice rut. Just messin'  |
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Post by timbarnes on Feb 27, 2011 19:02:31 GMT -5
 Tim, I bet you stopped riding the trail when the mud balled up so much, it locked up your wheels. (I found clods of dirt that had a nice, smooth indention about the size of a fork tube about a quarter mile in on the Sycamore trail - oddly enough, they were located where the ruts ended)
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Post by Tim on Feb 27, 2011 22:29:14 GMT -5
Tim, congrats on your newest of noble titles !! Volunteer of the year  |
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Post by jimmy on Feb 28, 2011 0:38:37 GMT -5
congrats tim and thanks for all you do.
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Post by daniel240 on Feb 28, 2011 8:20:53 GMT -5
Congrats Tim! You deserve it.
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Post by freerideco on Feb 28, 2011 14:45:47 GMT -5
You da man Tim!!
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Post by timbarnes on Mar 1, 2011 14:19:20 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I enjoy the work and the friendships.
The trails are definitely too wet to ride. Good news is they're trying to dry out today. May be good by Thursday. Rain expected Friday, though.
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Post by daniel240 on Mar 1, 2011 16:31:08 GMT -5
I'm crossing my fingers that it doesnt rain Friday and the trails will be dried up for a night ride!
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Post by timbarnes on Mar 1, 2011 20:37:02 GMT -5
Daniel, me too! 50% chance of rain now...
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Post by timbarnes on Mar 2, 2011 17:02:03 GMT -5
The trails are tacky and can be ridden. There probably are a few soft spots - I didn't get a chance to cover all of the trails, so there may be debris on them. Plan on riding them tomorrow around 11 am to check them out (and have fun).
Daniel, get that 'dale 29er out tomorrow even if you have to ride in the dark. The trails should be perfect later tomorrow. I'd be there but have to go to Louisville tomorrow evening.
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Post by timbarnes on Mar 3, 2011 16:27:10 GMT -5
Rode all the trails today removing debris and a few felled logs. Only had to use the saw three times, so not too bad. The trails are really good now. Unfortunately, the rail will come tomorrow closing them down for the weekend.
There are a few "fall line" ruts forming on both Sycamore and Walnut - probably because of the torrential rain last week - but they aren't deep or dangerous. I'll concentrate on fixing these sections next week if the weather allows.
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Post by daniel240 on Mar 3, 2011 17:40:04 GMT -5
Think I might try to get out there tonight and get a ride in before the rain.
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Post by daniel240 on Mar 3, 2011 23:03:59 GMT -5
I got in a good ride tonight. Trails were perfect! I'm really surprised at how well they are handling all this rain we have been getting. They actually seemed fast to me unlike a week ago when they felt spongy, although that could just be my new 29er that I rode for the first time tonight. I rode to the trails end sign. That new section is getting better and better each time I ride it. It was a little scary when I got to the end and I heard coyotes howling all around me.
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Tim, I bet you stopped riding the trail when the mud balled up so much, it locked up your wheels. (I found clods of dirt that had a nice, smooth indention about the size of a fork tube about a quarter mile in on the Sycamore trail - oddly enough, they were located where the ruts ended)
