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Took a spin out there today and the trail is in excellent condition. The first woods section is windy and has just enough ups and downs to keep things interesting. It is always a treat. Exiting, I weaved through the Longhorns laying down imitating that bull Lyle Lovett sings about chasing the shade all day. The banked turn at the bottom of Gas Pass (formerly "Shit Yer Pants" trail) was new to me. I have to remember to carry more speed next time. Climbed out of the creek after a while and then came back down Mule Trace. Caught a refreshing light rain while in the Oil Well pasture. After that it was across the suspension bridge, up Palisades, on through Roller Coasters and done. After hitting the bike wash and loading up I noticed how one of my beers, a Shiner Ruby Redbird, seemed to be in distress and getting warm. Being trained in beer first aid this was concerning to me and I felt it needed immediate attention. So, I bought a frozen Longhorn Sirloin to toss on top of it and get that crisis under control. It was close I tell ya, real close. Warda always delivers a fun trail, mostly because it is a different kind of fun, it is well maintained. I've been riding out there since just after it opened. That was the first MTB trail I rode, and that set the foundation for, shit, a quarter century or so of riding at the first MTB ranch in beautiful Wardy, Tejas.1 point
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Let me just call it: the R&I will not happen at WC this week. I will be more diligent about posting an urban alternate if the skies clear for Tuesday afternoon/evening.1 point
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Thanks for posting this BTW —alllowed me (along with check of Hydromet) to get a ride in Friday morning.1 point
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Hell, I haven't even been able to get out fishing yet this am, let alone ride anything.1 point
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How did this appear on my front porch?
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Oh, and yeah, I love the quick lace system on my Salomon trail runners. I don’t ever want to have to tie my shoes again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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I'm going to fix this so it displays a popup to confirm you want to mark the forum as read. It already does this on mobile devices, not sure why they decided not to do it all the time. ..Al1 point
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Also, when using the Activity Streams or Unread Content links at the top of the page, you can get to the first unread post by clicking the icon immediately to the left of the thread title: The star icon represents a thread you have posted in. ..Al
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I passed you on Picnic on Monday. I yelled, “No Front Brakes!” Your videos are great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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CJB, very familiar with route from Thumper to Cedar Park. I used this route for years and cross any major roadway at stop lights. Most of my route is west of 183 through Neighborhoods. It is very easy to get to the YMCA and enter the far west end of DD.1 point
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Wife ran the main trail from Zilker this morning and said it was bone dry including the creek crossings. I'd say it's good to go.1 point
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I just got back from being there this past weekend. That place is awesome. You need a week to ride everything there. They're adding trail all the time and Trailforks just can't keep up. Find a local that can show you around. The town is kind of a mini-classic-Austin. Very family friendly, an emerging hipster/creative element, great food and beer, and enough retail/commercial development to keep it from feeling like a small country town. The traffic is way better though.1 point
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Check out kessler if you get too crowded in bentonville. Its basically brushy and greenbelt but with elevation. If you can stick to in town trails, the back 40 would be my first if i were hitting it in the fall. Enjoy!1 point
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The OP of this thread said that there was an event happening in the Bentonville trail area... I was simply giving suggestions of what I know to be good options that are all within an hour or so drive of Bentonville. I was thinking make a day-trip outside of Bentonville on one of the days of the 3-day OZ event, and then ride the local trails on the other days. That way it's not three days of only riding trails with lots of riders on them. It's also just a suggestion.1 point
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Why limit yourself ? I think I could spend an entire month driving around hitting trails in Arkansas1 point
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B/C/G/B Death March 2018. December 29th 8am-ish and all day. 50+ miles and 4000+' feet. details will follow when we get closer to the event. Mark it down. It will be a properly hard ride. Limited number of riders, but there will be a first come, first serve sign up probably after the 2018 DragonSlayer is off my plate.1 point
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The 2018 Dragon Slayer “It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder” A grassroots ultra-endurance trail ride Brought to you by EnduraRace LLC USA Cycling permit # 2018-1939 “It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder”. The folks at EnduraRace are up to their usual tricks again and bringing back another soul crushing ultra-marathon trail ride at the IMBA Epic Goodwater. Apart from looking somewhat like a dragon on the map, Goodwater is a bike and body destroying loop of relentless rock-gardens amid technical climbs and descents. One lap alone is punishing. The challenge is to ride three. Each 27mile lap climbs more than 1500’ and few of the climbs are easy. The Dragon is a dangerous trail that is best suited for an intermediate to advanced rider. It is not beginner friendly. The 27-mile-long IMBA Epic Goodwater loop of Lake Georgetown leaving from Russell Park located at 2101 CR 262, Georgetown, TX 78633. Park between the dam and the ranger station outside the park gates. Camping is available at several sites around Lake Georgetown, but the sites at Russell Park are the ones within a short riding distance to the event. http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/Recreation/Camping/ SCHEDULE: May 4th 6pm: 2018 Registration Opens online at www.USACycling.org Guided pre-ride laps 8am-noon on May 19th, May 26th, November 3rd, November 10th same location, weather allowing November 16th, 2018 Online Registration closes at midnight. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION November 18th 2018 Dragon Slayer (event schedule below) · 6:00 am to 10:45 am Check-in and packet pick-up at finish-line · 7:00 am mass start for all distances. Mandatory start time for triple lap riders o Triple lap riders must start second lap by 11:30 am o Triple lap riders must start third lap by 4pm · 9:00 am mass start for double or single lap riders (mandatory for double lap riders) o Double lap riders must start second lap by 1:30 pm · 11:00 am mass start for single lap riders only · 5:30 pm Sundown. Riders starting second or third lap after 1:30 pm must have trail lights installed before being allowed to proceed. Fee: $20. Register online at USA Cycling for the Dragon Slayer The Rules: · In order to be eligible for swag, trophies, and titles, a rider must meet certain timing goals as below: o Single lap riders must finish in 4:30:00 hours o Double lap riders must finish in 9:00:00 hours o Triple lap riders must finish in 13:30:00 hours · Timing begins when a rider starts their first lap. · Riders must wear a helmet when riding a bike. · Riders starting any lap after 1:30pm must have trail lights installed that will last for four hours or longer. · All participants whether spectator, volunteer, or rider will abide by the rules and regulations of USAC and also the USACE Lake Georgetown parkland. · Riders will yield to other trail users. The trail will be open to the public. The route will be marked. · This event is 100% self-supported. · Riders are on their own for crashes, injuries, bail-outs, mechanical failures, etc. so plan accordingly. The Good Stuff: · There will be chances to win prizes for laps completed within the timing goals. The prizes will be awarded immediately. · Finish two or three laps to earn a coveted rock trophy. Finish three laps for the title of Dragon Slayer. · Anyone who finishes the three laps on a Single-speed is a lunatic but their names will live forever in the annals of mountain-bike legend. · We are in the process of putting together two commemorative jerseys as an additional purchase. One design will be available to anyone. The other design will only be available to riders who finished a triple lap in under 13:30:00 hours.1 point
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Cutting down a little hackberry yesterday, I didn't notice a paper wasp nest attached to the trunk, about a foot off the ground. I was nailed on my leg just below the knee and below the second knuckle on my ring finger. Hosed the nest down with wasp spray this morning -- sorry/not sorry little wasps. Hanging nests with polygonal cells = paper wasps. I googled "wasps" this morning and these are paper wasps, not yellowjackets. I've had lots of nests start under the eaves of the house and they had one going by the front porch light, which I discovered when I stepped out the door and was immediately nailed on the head. However, earlier in the week, I noticed a nest getting going on my front porch, attached to a little porch ornament, just a few inches off the ground, so I'm seeing nests close to the ground rather than up in the eaves, but they seem to be the same type of wasp. The stings yesterday were also much more powerful than other wasp stings I've gotten. Had to take Bendryl last night because of itching; both stings are red, swollen and hot to the touch. Really glad it was only two stings. Anyway, might be a good time to go on patrol around your house, look under the eaves, in trees, down low in shrubs and tree branches and wherever and make sure they aren't wasps ready to attack. Might also consider adding a tab or two of Benadryl to your fist aid kit in your CamelBak. On-line first aid recommendations (reputable sources) include washing off sting, ice pack and taking either Benadryl or Claritin to help combat swelling and itching. I can easily imagine numerous stings seriously setting you back.0 points
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Now that Sunday has rolled around all bets are off.0 points
