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Maybe 😁 Here's a short clip going over the new feature we helped make a few weeks back on outer log loop at Walnut. I've got a total of 3 OW riders so far coming this Saturday to help work on the trails at Peddlers. We were ready for the last one but the rain shut it down. I look forward to meeting some of the Brushy Creek crew! 20190426_161731.mp4

I've talked about this on the garage thread before; I think these are the best racks that are available on the market. If you have limited room in your garage and are using wall hanging for your bikes, the Steadyrack allows you to mount your bikes and then swing them to the left or to the right for access. This gives you a much denser packing, I have 3 bikes with 700mm bars in a 5' wide area that also includes the ability to open up a door and get in and out of the garage in that tight space. The original rack holds tires up to 2.4" and the new "MTB specific" version holds them up to 2.8". If anyone wants to check out how their bikes fit they are welcome to swing by. Here's the full review for those that are interested: http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/product-reviews/351-review-new-steadyrack-mtb-wall-rack Most importantly, getting the new rack allowed me to move the bikes around so that I could get a wider space for the door:

Finally got out for a low-impact trail ride on west RJ/and the Ditch... different kind of trail ride though: ...and I still drowned in my own sweat. Tons of riders out though, "Hero" conditions, if you aren't a sweater.

I'm meeting a friend today at Peddlers Pass for a ride at 415 if anyone wants to join. I'll bring an extra board to try for anybody or anywookie who is interested in trying it out

That's cooler than a One Wheel! Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Mostly Carisma with parts from Axial and others. Tamiya battery connectors and paint 😛 It's still knobblies and orange anodized bits, yo. I actually started to do some fishing instead, but didn't want to risk my shoulders.

Bob received the grill, here's a pic from its first outing at R&I West. If anyone feels like chipping in, throw some cash at Nando when you see him. Otherwise, guess I just paid for this thing myself.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bTUNHztAYMeXPZZD8 A variety of local trails including, Gumdrop , Suburban Ninja, BCRT, Candyland, etc.

At this point, I'm going to offer to take the rocks just to have something to throw at all of you.

Cool. I have a kitchen pass. Looking forward to paying some dues. Haven't built/maintained trail since my days as a Boy Scout, except for some brief help at Milburn.

Clearly the work of beavers Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Probably sourced from go-kart tires. I doubt that the OW market developed their own rubber.

They look so fun, but also looks like another option for breaking myself. Hope to see ya'll on Saturday if I make it out

They really have Hoosier tires?!

Dammit! I'm at work for 24 but those look awesome Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Sounds like a job for me then, but I'm working the jobby job on Saturday. Working on Saturday puts the turd in saTURDay.

I'm the organizer, and yes bring your One Wheels (as long as you let me try one). I see the potential of a One Wheel flattening newly dug berms etc. I've used a wheelbarrow full of dirt to flatten trails before, but the One Wheel would be more precise.

The One Wheel crew have moved some serious dirt at Walnut and they really represent. Good bunch to have on a dig crew and they can really smooth the face of a berm with one of their One Wheelers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's awesome that some of the One Wheel crew are coming to help.

And now I see the ranch that is East of the dam is being developed. Ugh. Too many people along that corridor!

I'm getting a little aggregate-ed by this thread so I need to calm down. Maybe I will compose a (rip)RAP song as a diversion.

Thanks! Used the 'Misty Grass of Olson Meadows' as new desktop!

We could mix metaphors and go all Haiku on this ... Stoned in a glass house gathering no moss at all taken for granite

I just saw this post and downloaded the PDF. I have not read it yet. Here is a document I have been using. Ross Martin was a local MTB rider until he earned his Phd and accepted a professorship at Jacksonville State University (I had to google to find him - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ross_Martin7). His dissertation can be found at https://digital.library.txstate.edu/bitstream/handle/10877/8154/MARTIN-DISSERTATION-2017.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Ross did some great research and reporting in scientifically credible papers. His dissertation is extremely helpful to me in defending MTB trails.

Without rehashing everything that has been said recently - my fading memory says this sign was discussed publicly long before it was made or posted. Just like any other volunteer effort, some people liked it, some people hated it but most thought any such sign was a step in the right direction. Just like there will never be complete agreement on trails, trail features, trail difficulty, A thru Z lines, rideable / too wet, etc. there will never be complete agreement on what should be on a sign. A lot of people have put a *LOT* of personal time, energy and money into making some great trails. It amazes me how other people complain about a few peoples' efforts. Some people think that if someone does not contribute to the effort, they don't get a say. My personal opinion is all inputs are welcome. Some will turn into truly great improvements I may not have seen. But most outside suggestions will get filed with all of the other outside suggestions/complaints. So don't expect every suggestion/complaint to be treated as gospel.

Even if it was short, this thread ... ROCKS!

judge wilson sold his land to the WORST builder in the ATX, in my opinion. Their neighborhoods look like shit and have no yards. the fpoor plans are wonky as all get out. That blows for that field to be built out by Milestone.