Rwill July 11, 2023, 12:58 PM
Group ride for 7/11 is on. Roll out from Capital brewery beer garden at 5:40 pm or meet us at the trail head at ~6:00 pm.
I'm wondering if it would be possible to rebuild the A frame ramp that goes over the tree branch to make it wider?
After much hesitation to try it I finally did and had a few successful rides over it.
The last time I tried it, the bike started to roll off the ramp which bumped the front sprocket or chain ring.
My front sprocket got bent to where it had to be replaced.
(I am not 100% sure if the ramp was the cause since I did not notice it bent until after riding it around for a bit longer. It could have been something else but I don't remember anything different hitting the sprockets.)
If this is possible or any interest I would be willing to donate time and/or materials and/or to CORP to create a wider and less intimidating ramp for riders of all skill levels.
I dropped a Honda key fob in the East lot this afternoon, if anyone picked it up please let me know.
augs July 08, 2023, 09:35 PM
Workday to try to finish the new trails is scheduled for July 22. More details on our
events page.
About 230 pm today there was an injured/sick hawk on the trail on the Erdman connector just east of Blackhawk, where the trail swoops down and north a bit. Just a heads up, and maybe the dnr could help. Sounded like he/she had a friend nearby in the woods calling.
I'm planning to do a work-n-ride at the Burdocks Thursday evening from about 5:30 to at least 7:30. The ToDo list is open to suggestions but things that come to mind:
- Trimming is in pretty good shape but there are more lines that could be opened up
- There are a couple logs that could be turned in to features with a few strong backs
- I have little reroute in mind that would work towards an eventual 2 mile loop that is coming together (about 1.75mi so far)
- If we get some moisture on Wed maybe some dirt could be sculpted, there are few spots begging to be turned into proper berms
- I'm curious what would happen if we took a few good whacks at one of those concrete footings that are everywhere...anyone have a big sledge hammer?
- Tweak, tune, & fix existing features
I'll have a few spare tools but bring your own if you have them (string trimmers, blowers, rakes, shovels, saws). Bring your own bike.
augs July 03, 2023, 04:13 PM
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I have been riding the new eastbound return section since it opened, and after riding it many times, I am wondering if the new eastbound section might be a better as a westbound section with the old (current westbound) section then becoming the eastbound? Anyone else think this might be worth a try?
We considered both options. Once the new trail is complete and the old trails are rehabilitated, I think most riders will agree that the current arrangement is the way to go. We're working on scheduling the machine work and another volunteer day to get that done, stay tuned.
I have been riding the new eastbound return section since it opened, and after riding it many times, I am wondering if the new eastbound section might be a better as a westbound section with the old (current westbound) section then becoming the eastbound? Anyone else think this might be worth a try?
When it comes to honeysuckle, it’s often really easy to rip out the whole bush by the roots and you’d be doing the local ecosystem a favor in doing so. Sometimes it doesn’t even require a tool, lean into the bush and the roots just start coming up. A whack at the base with a mattock usually does the trick if it is being stubborn. A whole bush can come out in a minute or two and won’t have to be trimmed several times a year anymore.
Rwill June 20, 2023, 01:58 PM
Group ride for 6/20 is on. Looks like it will be hot. Roll out from Capital brewery beer garden at 5:40 pm or meet us at the trail head at ~6;00 pm.
