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I saw these two playing in the water along peddlers. I don’t know my snakes and wasn’t planning on getting too close. IMG_1088.MOV

I slowly rode peddlers just now and it’s almost ready. East side was good other than a soft spot or two near the rollers. West side had a section I walked as I would have created ruts had it rode through. I’ve left the chain up for now. The west side exit to parmer needs some debris and trash cleanup. I’ll be on the west side tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am for debris and trash clean up if anyone wants to join. There will be a more structured work day posted with more notice to weed wack and dig out the water catch areas.

I think I found the Facebook post of someone who lost a device. I linked this post so he can contact you over here.

Hey guys, my son crashed his hoverboard after it’s 4th use. We’ve tried replacement parts, but the plastic is broken in too many places and we can’t get a refund. Would anyone have use for the motor, battery, or other components? It seems like such a waste to throw out the barely used parts. Let me know if it would be of use for tinkering or other projects. Free to anyone that wants it. Scott

There is another build session this Sunday, December 12th at 930 for anyone that wants to join. It was posted on FB, but some of you don’t watch those groups.

I’ll let him know. I believe he is on this forum, but maybe not as often as some. I’ve told him about your post in case he’d like to speak with you.

I know a lot of you aren’t on Facebook, but there’s an important request from Todd (Endura Race) related to an attack at brushy creek on a trail runner. He is looking for anyone that may have been running a GoPro on Friday, July 30 2021 from around 7am-7:55am in the Dave’s ditch, rim or 183a parking area. If you don’t have Facebook and have any information I’ll connect you with him. Scott

I’m not sure which page it’s on, but I think the log came loose and the plan was to replace it with a wooden small drop. That might still be the plan?

Yesterday I had hopes of a ride Sunday afternoon....then I got at least 2 inches of rain today right along gumdrop and the hope is gone. I also remembered today how much I dislike dodging people on the regional trail, but it was better than no ride.

Great to meet you both and very happy to help. Enjoy the weather!

I’m in for that. I’ll dm you.

I was trying to get out there today since it’s right behind my house, but ran out of time with family stuff. What time Wednesday morning were you thinking?

This was a bunch of work, but glad to be part of the effort. However, with what I saw today, I agree the trails are going to take a lot of time and effort to clear. I look forward to more work days to be able to get back on the bike. Scott

It’s great to see everyone working together on this, original trail builders and new trail stewards. It’s a huge undertaking both building and then maintaining, so both area very appreciated. Keep up the great work....and let us know how to help.

I don’t have one yet, but the entrance going east to west will be where the current wooden gate is and the exit will be at the other wooden gate near rim loop entrance. Currently both wooden gates are preventing entrance/exit. Once the trail is finished the county will remove the barriers so there is access. The biggest takeaway from Ronan’s post would be to use the new trail and not the existing connector which will be closed. He has done a good deal of negotiating and people using that old trail once it is closed will not help the cause. Of course most of the people on here would already respect that which I’m sure is why he directed the original post to the FB crowd.

I know a bunch of people on here aren’t on Facebook, so to save Ronan some time of having to cross post, here is the update he just shared. Any questions I might be able to answer based off of his updates from the Facebook post, otherwise I know he gets on here sometimes. *BRUSHY CREEK UPDATE* Austin Ridge Riders has been working with Williamson County to replace the unsanctioned trail "Up and Over to Rim" with a new sanctioned trail slightly lower down the hill. The route has been finalized and work has already started. The trail should be ready in early January. The old route will be closed once the new one opens. We're going to need everyone's help in keeping the old trail closed and spreading the word about the new one.

Now she is the perfect ride for peddlers and soon to be more rides on SN.

Forgot to take a pic out on the trail, but this was post ride of the new mullet setup on my hardtail. 29x2.6 on the front, 27.5x2.8 on the rear.

I’ll let one of the builders answer for sure, but I think the new climbing trail was built in anticipation of the addition of the frontage road in the future. Not to say it will be in that area of your red line, but since there is potential of that line being impacted, they were thinking ahead.

For those familiar with the lines it might be easier to explain to new people now that the lines are numbered 1-5. I was just there briefly this weekend so I couldn’t rate them in difficulty, but that certain could help. Thank you to put up the signs and marked the official climbing trail to hopefully keep people off the main lines.

I rode to peddlers and checked the turn that stays in the sun all the time just before the rollers and it was still super soft. It was soft enough I attempted to flatten out the ruts someone left. I also hiked up rim and it was extremely soft since it’s in the shade, and there was running water at the first rock crossing. 1/4 notch and double down might dry quicker than what I checked, but I’d guess no for tomorrow morning, but maybe for the afternoon.

I think I’m just going to go and do a regional trail ride and walk to see how the rain is being soaked up. I’ll report back, but it’ll be late today.

With how dry and dusty the trails have been, anyone have an idea on when they have potential for a ride? Usually I can guess fairly well, but the super dry conditions make me think the timeline is shorter.

I don’t know him, but was searching the forum to see if I knew anyone that did. Only user name had “n” instead of “in”. @Chris_n_atx is the person right?

That looks to be peddlers pass, if so then you did the right thing by moving it. edit: quoted the wrong response, was supposed to be to @No.Division post.