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The R&I has lived through the death of the Bike Mojo forum and will live through the death of this one. It was only two or three weeks ago we had chili dogs at the R&I.

I heard there were 20 or so the other week.

Austin Ridge Riders: Help us reverse Emma Long! This Saturday at 9 AM our Trail Crew will be working with Central Texas Trials Association to reverse the loop direction at Emma Long park. This is also a heads up that the loop will now run clockwise. This will be light work, and we are limiting the workday to ten volunteers so please find additional details and RSVP via this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arrtrailcrew/2076735

@AustinBike leaves and the R&I is dead?

Well, it's happening again! Emma Long Main Loop Direction Change (CCW to CW) this coming weekend. Next Monday (Feb 22nd) the Main Loop START will be at the north end of the parking area. If you encounter anyone on the trail going the wrong way, kindly make them aware of the direction change. 🙂 As before, the park will be closed this weekend (Sat/Sun the 21st & 22nd) for a Trials Competition. Spread the word! 🙂

So, is this place under new ownership?

Cranksgiving is this Saturday and the weather forecast is looking stellar with no rain in the lead up, a high in the low 80s and a gentle breeze. The June Bugs are signed up to volunteer for the morning shift. See y'all there.

https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/austin-ridge-riders-mountain-bike-club-205/ For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region. [Joe Wieck, ARR Trail Coordinator, was supposed to be on this also, but couldn't make it]. Topics Include: The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club Barton Creek Greenbelt How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders Walnut Creek Metro Park work day Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives. Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios Reimers Ranch Park The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation) Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community Closing Comments https://www.americantrails.org/training/natural-surface-trails-as-transportation Natural Surface Trails as Transportation This webinar outlines the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems. Presented by: Jake Carsten, President, Alliance Action Sports Experts (USA) Cullen McMorrow, Vice President, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club

This has sold!! Selling my much loved and cared for XL Nukeproof. Looking for $1,000. Will include a goodies bag that has: spare derauiller hangers, 3 shimano icetech rotors (2x 180mm, 1x 203mm), set of brake pads, fox fork and shock spare parts, spare mud guard, extra fork thru axle, touch up paint and user manuals. Specs: Size XL Rear Shock FOX Float X2 Factory, Kashima coating, 2 position lever, 210x55mm, custom tune Fork FOX 36 Float Factory, FIT GRIP 2, Kashima coating, 51mm offset Fork Travel 160mm Head Tube Diameter Tapered 1.125"-1.5" Headset Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS Handlebar Nukeproof Horizon, aluminum, 800mm, 25mm Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, 31.8mm, black Grips Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Brakes Front: Shimano XT M8020 4 piston, Galfer Wave 203mm rotor Rear: Shimano XT M6100 4 piston, Galfer Wave 180mm rotor Brake Levers Shimano XT M8000 Drivetrain: Shifters Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M6100 Chainguide MRP 1x CS, 28-34 tooth Cranks Shimano XT M8000, 11-Speed, 170mm, 53mm chainline Chainrings 30 tooth Cassette Shimano Deore M5100, 11-51 tooth Rims DT Swiss E1700 Spline, 30mm inner width Hubs Front: DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm Rear: DT Swiss 350 with Shimano freehub, 12x148mm Spokes Straight pull Tires Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" Double Down, Maxxgrip, tubeless Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29” x2.5” Double Down Dual Compound, tubeless Saddle WTB Volt Canyon 200mm dropper, can also include original seatpost: RockShox Reverb 170mm drop

On Dec. 30th, around 9 pm, Josh Prosser was found with serious head injuries on the sidewalk on the west side of Metric Blvd; he died from his injuries several days later. The location was somewhat north of the intersection with Bittern Hollow. For reference, there is a large Catholic church on the northeast corner of the Metric Blvd/Bittern Hollow intersection. There is a large apartment complex on the west side. This is close where Metric crosses over the Walnut Creek Multi-Use Path. Apparently, he was assaulted in the process of being robbed of his e-bike by a thief/thieves. He was riding a foldable forest green MOD City 3 electric bike made by the Austin company MOD BIKES. Although at night, this was a violent crime in a very public location. Family seeking answers after the mysterious death of their loved one in North Austin Family and friends are searching for answers on what exactly happened.

Loving those handlebars. What kind are they? I've gone to more upright bars for the neck but also need some backsweep for the wrists.

Hey, y'all, The Austin Ridge Riders Cranksgiving event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb 7th. Volunteer link: https://www.bikereg.com/cranksgiving-volunteers The link to register for the event as a rider will be posted hopefully on Jan 1 on the Austin Ridge Riders web site, so check there. Happy New Year to those who celebrate Jan 1 and not the Solstice, the actual start of a new year.

Maxxis Minion DHR II 29X2.4 Maxxis Minion DHF 29X2.5 Maxxis Recon 29x2.4 Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.2. I HAVE 2 $25 EA Thanks Tommy

Thank you! Took a while for it to show up but liking it so far. Merry Christmas!

bike looks bad ass. Merry Christmas!

Purging out some duplicate tools. Located in West Round Rock.

My twins are finally sizing up to 26” wheels, although it’s getting harder to convince my daughter to ride bikes. @Shinerider, your hand-me-down Epic is still alive!

Yeah I heard that too. That really sucks. Like I mentioned these guys ride that type of terrain regardless but the fact that there's money on the line changes the types of risks they're willing to take. Redbull should absolutely have some type of program to help these riders when things go bad like this. It's not like they don't have the money. Hard to believe that a drink that tastes so bad and is not good for you could generate that much wealth.

I saw that post, I am super excited. From where I live once the Wyoming Springs Extension is finished, I'll be a hop skip and a jump from riding to Behrens Ranch. The trails there are not especially challenging but are good for logging some miles. With KOM working on them I think we'll get some really fun trails.

Turns out Adolf is paralyzed from the chest down.

Interesting.

Just saw this post from Komtrails on Instagram: komtrails We're thrilled to share that KOM Trails has been officially awarded by the city of Round Rock, during the city council meeting, the Behren Ranch metro bike park. Expect an epic asphalt pump track, cross-country single track, skills trails, jump flow lines, and more. Construction kicks off mid-November. We're honored to bring this bicycle-specific paradise to central Texas. Stay tuned for more updates!

Proud grandpa waited almost 4 years for his first trail ride. Sharing that time with my special dude was Infinitely more satisfying than a clean run through the most challenging technical line.

His and Emil's crashes were the worst I've seen. Rampage is just capitalizing on risks these guys normally take anyway. That doesn't make it better but it is what it is. No different than someone wanting to summit Everest.