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    Brushy Creek

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    19 hours ago, AntonioGG said:

    I think that's what people have started to do in the low spot at Mulligan, the problem being that more dirt keeps washing down.  So in some cases, I think improving drain down slope will fix the problem.  

    In other longer flat areas, I was thinking ladder bridges, but I am guessing that wood features are a big no-no.

    From what I understand wood features on 1/4 Notch and DD are not really what the county wants. Snail is a whole different story.

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    Hauling Schwag

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    2 minutes ago, Shinerider said:

    Just wondering if you are worried about your phone taking a beating from impacts.  If it's on my body - it is 90% dampened on impacts.

    Took a spill a while back phone was in my pocket landed right on it. Fortunately I have it in a tough case, landed on a rock gouged the case and dented the back of the phone through the case. Phone survived. On body may not be safest place.

    Brushy Creek

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    Rode 1/4 Notch Saturday. Not terrible but not great some large puddles in places. Like Throet said always before a feature you need traction for. I was thinking what if we just turn those low lying areas that stay wet into rock gardens. Go out while it's wet and muddy and just pack largish rocks into the muddy sections. Once everting drys the rocks would be locked into the mud. Any thoughts?

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    Brushy Creek

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    13 hours ago, First Blood said:

    I had no clue there was a new page. Catch me up. What was wrong with the old way. I dont know all the pro's or cons.
    Honey Badger and myself have been out putting some flavor into the flat lands of Peddlers. If it ever dries check it out. More to come as per usual.

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    Welcome aboard!

    Bagel Ride- Saturday Sept 1st

    in Austin Roadies

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    When you said bagel ride I thought we were going to New York🤣. I've done a few large group rides in my time one being the five boroughs tour of NY. Stay close enough to the guy in front of you to save strength by drafting, don't be erratic on your bike, don't always trust the guy in front of you to make good decisions meaning you occasionally need to look up the road a bit and be prepared for anything especially road furniture (islands, signs, roundabouts and always try to cross railroad tracks at 90*). As far as shoulder to shoulder that pretty much sorts itself out as long as you don't get bars, pedals or wheels tangled. Oh and always be aware of wheel overlap of the guy in front of you that's a guaranteed way to meet the pavement personally. 

    Brushy Creek Trail Conditions

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    Brushy is a swamp. Rode the hike and bike today just to get miles. Water is flowing down heavily from Rim. Brushy creek is over it's banks and almost up to the bridge by Mulligan. Didn't actually check any of the trails but have to assume with as hard as it rained yesterday it's gonna be at least three days of sun to get back to ridable conditions.

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    Cross Training / General Health & Fitness

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    7 hours ago, Schrute said:

    Have you thought about using a standing desk for work? Fortunately my job has me on my feet 8 hours a day but my brother in law started to notice that being sedentary was causing him major issues. He converted his desk to a standing desk and I noticed a difference in his physical appearance within 6 months.

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    Standing too much is no good either. Been working on my feet on concrete and asphalt for almost forty years now. Eventually Plantar fasciitis will get you from standing all the time. Talking from experience. It's no fun.

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    Upgrade Path

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    33 minutes ago, mack_turtle said:

    I know how you feel about frugality. other cyclists hate listening to frugal people like us. my wife hates it even more. the only complete new bikes I have ever purchased were a $300 Redline Monocog (bike shop discount) and my cyclocross bike, which was something like 75% off on clearance for $500. I end up with two nice bikes because I plan carefully and perfect it to my liking, one part at a time, but keep it rideable the whole time.

     

    I've never paid full retail for any of my bikes. I've only bought a couple of complete bikes just because they had a close enough spec for what I wanted. I've built most of my bikes from parts. If you don't have to have the latest greatest thing you can save a ton of money. I usually build a bike at the end of the year when all the new upgrades for bikes and components are coming out making the price of the previous years equipment much cheaper. I built my FS with all new parts for about 3.5k the same build from the manufacturer or a shop would have cost me about 6-6.5k. If you shop around and find the deals it can one done. Disclaimer: I do all my own work so that saves a bunch right there.  

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